The Best Nashville Corporate Events and Team Building Activities

It is important to make sure your workforce feels appreciated and engaged. In fact, studies have shown that there is a “critical link between team building initiatives and a positive workplace culture.” This is especially true for businesses where a majority of employees work hybrid or remote. For business owners, it is difficult to hang on to good workers, with many employees citing lack of engagement as one of their primary reasons for leaving a job.

Nashville Corporate Events

Music City has grown dramatically over the last few years, and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Whether your business is located here or you are in town for the Nashville Convention Center, here is a list of some of the best corporate events and team building activities in Nashville.

Nashville Team Building Activity 1: Axe Throwing

Ready to unleash your inner viking? Axe throwing (or ax throwing?) is a great way for your team to unwind, release some energy, and get to know one another outside of work. The structure is simple; the teams enter a caged space with a wooden target on one end, and are instructed to throw axes at the target. 

Nashville Axe throwing spots usually share a space with a bar and grill, so your team can sip on some cocktails and eat dinner as they play. Bottom line is, axe throwing is a fun challenge and a memorable experience for your team-building activity. 

For some of the best axe throwing in Nashville, head to Bad Axe Throwing near the Gulch or AxeVentures Axe Throwing near Opryland.

Nashville Team Building Activity 2: Escape Room

This team building idea will test your coworker’s teamwork skills. Your group will be locked in a themed room (don’t worry, the door can easily be opened in case of emergencies) and tasked with solving puzzles and uncovering clues to escape. This is a great way to foster creative thinking and to learn how to better work together as a group. 

The Escape Game has some of the best reviews of any Nashville escape rooms, and they have locations in Berry Hill, Downtown, and Opry Mills.

Nashville Team Building Activity 3: Ropes Course

This one can be a bit more of a physical challenge! Ropes courses are a fun and physically active way to engage your team. Many of them offer a variety of activities, including climbing, capture the flag, ziplines, and miniature golf. This is great for competitive teams!

Some of the highest rated ropes courses in Nashville are The Adventure Park, SOAR Adventure Tower, and Adventureworks.

Nashville Team Building Activity 4: Tennessee Whiskey Tour

Here at Tennessee Whiskey Tours, we are a little partial to this corporate event idea. We’ve got a fleet of state-of-the-art, air-conditioned buses ready to pick your group up at your business or hotel and take you to our favorite Tennessee whiskey distilleries. 

We’re pleased to be featured in TravelMag’s list of Best Bourbon & Whiskey Tasting Events in Nashville!

Whether you have a full day free and want to head to Lynchburg for the world-famous Jack Daniel Distillery, or you only have a couple hours and want to hit a local favorite, we can make it happen. We will simplify your corporate event planning and make sure your corporate group is picked up and dropped off on time.

Check out this video to learn more!

A Tennessee Whiskey Tour is perfect for local businesses looking for a memorable team-building experience, or if you’re in town for a conference looking to entertain employees or clients. 

Are you ready to book a whiskey tour for your corporate group? Learn more and reach out here!

Frequently Asked Questions

• How to do Nashville with a large group?

  Scheduling a group activity like an escape room, ropes course, or Tennessee Whiskey tour are all great Nashville group activities.

• What is an example of a team building activity?

  Team building activities are intended to foster engagement and interaction among your team members. Escape rooms, ropes courses, and distillery tours are some examples.

• What are fun activities in the Winter in Nashville?

  When the weather gets cold, there are plenty of fun indoor activities in Nashville. You could visit the Tennessee State Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, or take a bus tour to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery.

• Why is employee engagement important?

  A lack of engagement is one of the top reasons employees leave one job for another. Team building activities can foster engagement and boost employee retention.