The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is home to several Broadways shows, theatrical performances and the well-known Nashville Symphony Orchestra. The James K. Polk Theatre, one of its three grand venues, hosts live performances. The venue is well-equipped with fantastic audio and lighting systems and an intimate setting that can hold more than 1000 guests at a time. It is also fitted with hearing devices to assist those who require it and wheelchair accessibility.

Named after the U.S president Andrew Johnson, this 256 seater called Andrew Johnson Theatre, is managed by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera and Tennessee Repertory Theater perform here regularly. The seating is circular and provides an interactive theater experience. Apart from this, the theater is also a venue for dance performances, concerts, plays and cultural programs.

Performing plays and musicals with Jewish themes is the passion of this theater near downtown. Throughout the year the company produces award-winning original productions as well as previously published material. A valued part of the Nashville arts community, Shalom also considers writings by local playwrights. Companies around the world have performed work originally produced here, and Nashville's theater community has recognized this professional troupe of actors and singers with numerous awards.