Nashville,
Tennessee.
Music City.
Gadget Repair Expo 7.0 takes over Music City Center on March 30 & 31, 2027 — two blocks from Lower Broadway, in the middle of one of the most walkable downtowns in the country.
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Music City Center.
Built for Big Shows.
Nashville's convention center is the largest event venue in Tennessee, sitting in the SoBro district just south of Broadway between 5th and 8th Avenue.
353,143 sq ft exhibit hall
Downtown SoBro2.1 million sq ft
16 acres in downtown SoBro
353,143 sq ft
32 loading docks
57,500 sq ft
Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom
60 rooms
90,000 sq ft of meeting space
1,800 spaces
Covered, 24/7 security
100+ pieces
Throughout the building
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
700 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
701 Demonbreun St — 1,800 covered spaces
Walk to the Show
From Your Room.
The SoBro corridor between Broadway and Korean Veterans Boulevard puts a cluster of hotels within a few minutes' walk of the convention center. No shuttle required.
Omni Nashville Hotel
Connected to Music City Center — about a 2 minute walk
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Steps from the 5th Avenue entrance
Hilton Nashville Downtown
Short walk, across from Bridgestone Arena
AC Hotel by Marriott Nashville Downtown
SoBro, minutes on foot
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Walkable SoBro location
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Walkable, free hot breakfast
Residence Inn by Marriott Nashville Downtown
Suites for longer stays
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Next to the convention center
Sheraton Music City — Group Rates Below Online Prices
Our room block at 777 McGavock Pike is open for March 28–30, 2027, with a complimentary round-trip shuttle to Nashville International (BNA) daily from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Book, modify or cancel any time.
Hot Chicken,
Barbecue, Broadway.
Downtown Nashville is dense with food. These are the places people actually walk to between sessions and after the floor closes.
Smoked ribs
Pulled pork
Hot chickenHattie B's Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken, the city's signature dish
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
West Tennessee whole-hog barbecue downtown
Merchants Restaurant
Historic Broadway building, two floors of dining
Etch
Chef-driven modern dining a few blocks from the venue
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Southern plates with live music
The Gulch & 12 South
Two nearby neighborhoods packed with restaurants
Everything Else
Is Two Blocks Away.
Music City Center sits inside walking distance of the city's biggest attractions.
Lower Broadway — two blocks northDowntown skyline viewsCountry Music Hall of Fame
Directly across from Music City Center — one of the most visited music museums in the world.
Ryman Auditorium
The Mother Church of Country Music, about a 10 minute walk from the venue.
Lower Broadway
Two blocks north. Neon, honky-tonks and live music on every floor, all day and night.
Bridgestone Arena
Predators hockey and major concerts, minutes on foot from the convention center.
Pedestrian Bridge & Riverfront
Best skyline views in the city, especially at sunset over the Cumberland River.
Grand Ole Opry & Opryland
A short drive northeast — a full evening if you're staying an extra night.
Fly In. Walk Everywhere.
Nashville International Airport is a straight shot from downtown, and once you're here the whole event district is on foot.
20–25 minutes from BNA to the venueNashville International (BNA)
About 8–12 miles from Music City Center. Driving time is typically 20–25 minutes depending on traffic.
Rideshare & taxi
Rideshare from BNA generally runs $25–$50. Pickup is at the Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.
WeGo Route 18 express bus
$2 express service from the airport to the 5th Avenue entrance of Music City Center in roughly 15 minutes.
Driving & parking
The venue garage sits at 701 Demonbreun Street with 1,800 covered spaces, EV charging and accessible parking. Rates start at $15 for up to 5 hours.
The Expo Ends.
The Connections Don't.
Evening events, entertainment and Nashville's stages take over once the floor closes. It is where half the business actually gets done.
Book Early. Nashville Fills Up.
Lock in your GRE 7.0 registration, then grab a room in SoBro while the walkable hotels still have availability.