A CONNECTED FUTURE
My Visit to Leviton’s Nashville Experience Center By RANDY REID
When I arrived at Leviton’s Nashville Experience Center, aptly named Leviton LIVE, I expected a product showcase. What I encountered instead was a facility focused on innovation, user experience, and humancentered design. Spread across 7,000 square feet in a renovated 19th-century brick warehouse, this facility is less about marketing and more about immersion, where lighting, power, and data converge to demonstrate what the built environment can and should be. From the moment I stepped inside, I could feel the intentionality of the space. Acoustic lighting panels from Birchwood hang above, diffusing light while softening sound. Original brick walls, carefully preserved by a landlord who understood their historical value, anchor the interiors with warmth and authenticity. There’s not a drop of sheetrock in sight – just honest materials
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and thoughtful lighting that instantly makes visitors feel both comfortable and inspired.
A Culture of Innovation and Experience Steve Anson, Senior Director of Marketing at Leviton, served as my host and guide, and he wasted no time introducing the company’s philosophy. “Innovation only happens with people,” he said. “It’s not about just having great products. It’s about empowering users, connecting teams, and staying curious.” That mindset is embedded in everything Leviton does. Leviton’s portfolio spans three major verticals: residential, commercial, and industrial. But within those categories are deep specializations. For example, the company’s UX line, part of its Viscor Lighting family, has emerged as a leader in hospital-grade lighting, a niche that