Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Take your next trip with Atlas Obscura!

Our small-group adventures are inspired by our Atlas of the world's most fascinating places, the stories behind them, and the people who bring them to life.

Visit Adventures
Trips Highlight
Puglia Italy - Matera
Italy • 8 days, 7 nights
Southern Italy: Castles, Caves & Coastal Treasures in Puglia
from
Turkmenistan Gates of Hell Darvaza crater
Turkmenistan • 10 days, 9 nights
Turkmenistan & the Gates of Hell
from
View all trips
Top Destinations
Latest Places
Most Popular Places Random Place Lists Itineraries
Add a Place
Download the App
Top Destinations
View All Destinations »

Countries

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan

Cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Barcelona
  • Beijing
  • Berlin
  • Boston
  • Budapest
  • Chicago
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Mexico City
  • Montreal
  • Moscow
  • New Orleans
  • New York City
  • Paris
  • Philadelphia
  • Rome
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Stockholm
  • Tokyo
  • Toronto
  • Vienna
  • Washington, D.C.
Latest Places
View All Places »
Pinal Airpark
Note the chrysanthemum crests.
Hachiman Bridge
Clarendon War Memorial.
Clarendon War Memorial
This fried chicken is one of Bangkok’s most famous.
Gai Tord Jae Kee
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
Everything at Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe is served in takeout containers.
Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe
The fried green tomato sandwich comes on jalapeño cornbread toast.
Café Reconcile
BBQ shrimp braised in beer are a popular menu item.
High Hat Cafe
The pastries at Lagniappe Bakehouse are worth waking up for.
Lagniappe Bakehouse
Peter Vazquez has been quietly making a name for himself for years.
The Appetite Repair Shop
Recent Stories
All Stories Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
Haleakalā National Park’s summit region, shrouded in the pre-dawn fog.
Beware the Legends Behind These National Park Souvenirs
9 days ago
For Aguilar-Carrasco, nature is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life.
How Can National Parks Be Made Accessible to All? AO Wants to Know.
10 days ago
Podcast: Finding ‘The Great Gatsby’ in Louisville
11 days ago
Here’s which treats you can safely lug home without risking a fine.
Dear Atlas: What International Food Can I Legally Bring Into the U.S.?
12 days ago

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
Places near me Random place
All the United States Tennessee Nashville Welcome to 1979
AO Edited

Welcome to 1979

Located inside a former record pressing plant, this recording studio pays homage to the techniques and gear of a bygone age.

Nashville, Tennessee

Added By
Marcus Gilmer
Email
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list
Tape machines in the recording studio.   Courtesy Welcome to 1979
Tape machines in the recording studio.   Courtesy Welcome to 1979
A console in the recording studio.   Courtesy Welcome to 1979
Recording setup   Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
Recording studio   Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
  Courtesy Welcome to 1979
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

About

Recording studios practically litter the Nashville landscape, from historic Music Row spots to newcomers. Though it opened fairly recently, Welcome to 1979 is quintessential Music City, USA, a place where past and present meet.

Opened in 2008 by Chris and Yoli Mara in a warehouse that was once a record pressing plant, Welcome to 1979 pairs vintage gear with modern recording equipment. Coupled with warm, wood-paneled decor, the studio gives off a laid-back retro vibe, the perfect situation for creative inspiration.

The studio’s clients include acts like Jason Isbell, The Who’s Pete Townshend, and the late legend John Prine. Their unique approach has reeled in music’s best while offering services to anyone who wants to record the songs they carry with them.

Besides recording services, the 13,000-square-foot facility also boasts mastering, vinyl production, and analog to digital transfer services, too, for even the most intense music obsessive. But even if you’re not looking to lay down tracks, the studio still has plenty of reasons to arrange a visit.

Every November, the studio offers a recording summit giving guests the chance to see the record-making process up close. From chats with artists and industry experts to mixing and mastering workshops, it’s a uniquely subversive experience. And twice a year the studio opens its doors to a handful of people for Tape Camp, a two-day workshop on analog recording.

Related Tags

Artists Music History Records Music

Know Before You Go

The studio is appointment-only so call ahead to arrange a tour of the facilities ahead of your trip.

Community Contributors

Added By

marcusdgilmer

Edited By

Michelle Cassidy

  • Michelle Cassidy

Published

October 26, 2021

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos
Welcome to 1979
1110 48th Ave N
Nashville, Tennessee, 37209
United States
36.160697, -86.845005
Visit Website
Get Directions

Nearby Places

The Nations Silo

Nashville, Tennessee

miles away

Bobbie's Dairy Dip

Nashville, Tennessee

miles away

Culture + Co.

Nashville, Tennessee

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Nashville

Nashville

Tennessee

Places 44
Stories 2

Nearby Places

The Nations Silo

Nashville, Tennessee

miles away

Bobbie's Dairy Dip

Nashville, Tennessee

miles away

Culture + Co.

Nashville, Tennessee

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Nashville

Nashville

Tennessee

Places 44
Stories 2

Related Stories and Lists

Nashville Tastes & Tunes

music

Sponsored by Land Rover

Related Places

  • Site Of Strawberry Studios, Stockport

    Stockport, England

    Strawberry Studios

    Paul McCartney, Joy Division, and many others created era-defining music at this former recording studio.

  • The interior of Van Gelder Studio, where dozens of classic jazz albums were made.

    Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

    Van Gelder Studio

    Hundreds of iconic jazz records were made in this church-like space.

  • The Church Studio.

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    The Church Studio

    Songwriter Leon Russell transformed this church into a recording studio used by many legendary musicians.

  • Meridian, Mississippi

    Jimmie Rodgers Museum

    This small museum showcases the Singing Brakeman's yodeling prowess, railroad roots, and country music stardom.

  • Edna Nicole commands the room.

    Clarksdale, Mississippi

    Red’s

    Pay your respects at this juke joint founded by a blues legend of the Mississippi Delta.

  • This intersection played a critical role in blues history.

    Moorhead, Mississippi

    Where the Southern Cross the Dog

    W.C. Handy, sometimes known as the Father of the Blues, drew inspiration for one of his biggest hits from this spot.

  • Check out the wall of fliers for the latest happenings in town.

    Clarksdale, Mississippi

    Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art

    Swing by this iconic record store find out what’s going on in Clarksdale’s live music scene.

  • Kent, England

    The Glimmer Twins

    Two members of the Rolling Stones frozen forever in bronze.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member


Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.