Countless music legends including Johnny Cash, George Strait, Faith Hill, Olivia Newton John, Foreigner and Bon Jovi have recorded in the 8,500-square-foot building

Nashville, TN – Avison Young, a global real estate advisory firm, has been exclusively retained to market the 8,560-square-foot recording studio and facility located at 1033 16th Ave South in the heart of Nashville’s Music Row neighborhood. Long known as the location of Emerald Sound Studio, the building was originally created by David Malloy and Even Stevens and designed by world-renowned studio designer Tom Hidley.

The Avison Young team listing the property includes Principal Mike Jacobs and Vice President Suzanne Ganser of the firm’s Nashville office.

“This iconic recording studio is quintessential Nashville – the history that comes with this property is unparalleled,” said Jacobs. “We’re honored to have been tapped to identify the next owner to carry on its legacy.”

1033 16th Ave South blends modern functionality and historic charm across three state-of-the-art recording studios, multiple ISO and vocal booths, songwriting rooms and lounge areas with advanced sound dampening throughout. The five-story, turn-key building sits on a 0.32-acre lot with ample parking on site, including a bus parking pad. The building, which is in pristine condition, will be delivered fully vacant as the current tenant’s lease expires in the coming months.

The rich history of this studio is unparalleled - numerous Gold and Platinum albums were created on site for countless artists including Johnny Cash, George Strait, Reba, Faith Hill, Olivia Newton John, Foreigner and Bon Jovi. Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love A Rainy Night”, “Driving My Life Away” and “Suspicions” were among the earliest hits recorded at Emerald Studios, who’s discography features over a thousand recordings. Now operating as Benchmark Sound, the studio continues to be the hub of Nashville’s top songwriters for demo recordings and various artists of all genres in the heart of Music Row.