W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School

09/04/2026

Heads up, y'all! W.O. Smith will be closed for Labor Day this Saturday and Monday. So Saturday and Monday folks - you've got another week until your lessons/classes!

09/02/2026

We are thrilled to have teachers and students back in the building!! For those of you who are new, we have a NEW FAMILY orientation happening tomorrow evening. Please plan to attend if you are new to the school! See you tomorrow night

08/26/2026

We share in the nation's grief over the passing of Dolly Parton. Dolly was a country music icon, proud Tennessee native, and a dedicated philanthropist. In 2015, she performed at a Dustin J. Wells Foundation benefit concert. Proceeds from that evening supported W.O. Smith Music School. Rest in peace, Dolly.

Dolly Parton, considered by many to be the all-time queen of country music, and star of movies such as '9 to 5,' died Tuesday in Nashville at 80.

08/24/2026

Huge thanks to Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for championing our vision with a Community Impact Grant. Their support is powering our mission to transform lives through music and helping us build a stronger and more inclusive community. Proud to be a .

08/21/2026

Shout out to the Nashville Predators Foundation! With our recently awarded Helper grant, we were able to replace and update much-needed technologies for the school. Now the school has a new lockable charging station for 6 new iPads, two new gimbal-style cameras, and more. Thank you for all the help! Read more about the grant: https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/helper-grants-blog-w-o-smith-music-school

08/20/2026

Monday night's competition was a smashing success! Thank you to all of our sponsors, board members, staff, bands, judges, attendees, Chiefs, and our extra special guest for making this year's a truly unforgettable one. More on that note in another post! In the meantime, show some love to Creative Artist Agency's The Nashville Bards for taking first place and this 9-foot trophy!

08/17/2026

We are incredibly close to SELLING OUT tonight's finals of the ! Get your ticket NOW for a thrilling night of music, special guests, and insanity! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/wosmithnashvillecommunitymusicschool/event/smittychallenge2026/

08/12/2026

Woah! This just in! W.O. Smith's was featured on WKRN News 2 today. Special shoutout to WKRN Stephanie Langston, one of Tuesday's judges, for featuring us!!!

Round 2 of The Smitty Corporate Band Challenge brought music, compe...

08/12/2026

What a wild last few days! We have FIVE bands that have advanced to the Smitty Corporate Band Challenge Finals at Chief's on Broadway! Join us next Monday at 5:30 pm for a night to remember with bands and a very special guest! Tickets are on sale now at https://www.wosmith.org/smittychallenge2026 - get them soon, we're expecting to sell out!

08/11/2026

Congratulations to RJ & The Steps for making it into the Smitty Band Challenge 2026 finals! All the bands played their hearts out, and it is still anyone's game! Get your tickets tonight to hear the last 3 bands battle it out, and find out which 1 (or 2 or 3!) of the remaining 6 bands will move on to Chief's! Tickets: https://www.wosmith.org/smittychallenge2026