Musical Magic
Unique ideas that motivate and inspire . DCi is the creative solution that powers your event. Tap into our expertise and discover in-person program concepts your attendees are looking for in trending Nashville!
The DCi Difference
As your unparalleled resource, Destination Concepts inc. brings together the best of our industry with intelligent design, thoughtful collaboration and, most importantly, unbridled passion for creating the industry’s most talked-about events. In our over 26 years of business, we’ve built the largest on-the-ground team, while maintaining a boutique-minded approach and heavily investing in organic talent for unmatched value-add.
26+ years of Experience // 18,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
Why Nashville
Nashville is known as "Music City", with an endless supply of live music, museums honoring musical history, art galleries and theatres
Nashville has a trendy, up and coming food scene with chef-driven restaurants and classic dining spots featuring BBQ and hot chicken
The Nashville landscape is sure to impress your guests with rolling hills, blue skies, and a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, and ziplining
The city holds some of the biggest music venues in the U.S. including the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry
Lift
Berry Field Nashville Airport is located 8 miles east of downtown Nashville.
Recommendations
BEST TIME OF YEAR: Spring and Autumn are good times to visit Nashville because the weather is generally comfortable.
Voted one of the best cities in the United States by Travel + Leisure readers, Nashville is home to historic properties boasting over 100 years of service and brand-new hotels offering a sleek take on Music City and everything in between
Travel + Leisure
Grand Ole Opry
Catch a live show or take a guided backstage tour of the nearly one-hundred-year-old, “home of American music”.
Broadway Street
Explore downtown with live music on every corner; you may just find the next big country star on Broadway Street.
Country Hall of Fame
Discover the photographs, artifacts, vintage recordings, and interactive activities of some of your favorite country music legends.
Ryman Auditorium
Explore this iconic modern music venue, one of the most celebrated concert hall.
Strings & Stories
Discover the heart of music history with a Vault Tour at Gibsons Garage.
Kayak Adventures
Adventure along the river with amazing views of the Nashville skyline.
All - Access Pass
Spend the day like a Titan, going behind-the-scenes through the Nissan Stadium and visiting the press box, locker room, T-Rac’s den, and more.
Pedal Bar Tour
Bar hop to Nashville’s most famous spots while getting in a great workout.
Tennessee Whiskey
Tour one of America's oldest distilleries, and learn about techniques passed down through generations. Top off the afternoon with a tasting of premium whiskies led by expert distillers.
Secret Food Tours
Guests will experience Nashville’s culinary delights, gourmet sweets, and historical landmarks
Studio Sounds
Tour this exclusive studio, home to famed record artists from Elvis, to Dolly Parton, and Eddy Arnold.
Candy & Cocktails
With a hands-on class, guests will be able to create your own custom bar while learning the art and history of the original cluster.
Offsite Venues
Louisiana Roots
Inspired by the 70s, this new bar in downtown Nashville combines retro vibes with modern western flair, complete with vibrant décor and groovy music.
Grand Ole Opry
Walk in the footsteps of country’s biggest names like Dolly, Garth, and Reba. A truly iconic venue that sets the stage for a once in a lifetime event.
Hip & Historic
This historic venue built in 1890 has been transformed into a local favorite for live entertainment, made-from-scratch eats, craft beers, and regionally-sourced retail.
Musicians Hall of Fame
Guide your guests as they explore the museum including the GRAMMY Museum Gallery, Elvis Presley’s recording studio, Jimi Hendrix’s guitar, and interactive exhibits.
A Nashville Food Fest
Known locally as Nashville’s Gathering Place, this trending food hall is a buzzing hub of eateries, bars, and live entertainment.
CountryClubSupper
This 19th century inspired club is a dynamic, multicultural destinations for music, entertainment, and mirth.
Offsite Venues
Nashville’s Newest VIP Space
Guests can enjoy views of the Broadway strip and picturesque views from the roof, or a more intimate Nashville experience in the whiskey lounge with chic décor and a live entertainer.
Tennessee Kitchen
This bar and restaurant embodies the spirit of Tennessee, celebrating all things related to love and Morgan Wallen’s authentic music
First Horizon Park
Batter up for one unforgettable night under the stadium lights at First Horizon Park, home of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds!
Casa Rosa
This 19,000-square-foot venue offers stunning views of Honky Tonk Row and is renowned as the most beautiful bar on Broadway!
The Deck
This openair venue offers breathtaking views of Broadway. With space for branded enhancements, this is the perfect spot for a Nashville evening!
Whisky & Oak
Part of a local distillery, this event space offers a historical environment with rich history and industrial chic style.
Finance Executive Council
Nashville, TN | 418 Attendees
DCi provided full scope DMC services for a longtime financial client for their program at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville Over the course of 5-days, attendees were treated to a range of authentic Nashville experiences curated specifically to fit their group.
Highlights include:
• Transportation and staffing services throughout the duration of the program.
• Design and production of welcome and gala events onsite at the hotel
• An exclusive evening at Category 10, Luke Comb’s new live music venue in the heart of downtown.
• (7) unique daytime excursions that captured the sights, sounds, and flavors of the destinations.
Automotive National Conference
Nashville, TN | 2,000
Attendees
A global automotive brand holds and annual 4-day conference for its U.S. based team. DCi has supported this client on three annual conferences including Anaheim, Austin, and their most recent conference in Nashville. Transportation, onsite events, an EXPO, offsite events, and sustainability/CSR goals are all included. Successfully producing this conference successfully required extensive local destination knowledge and innovative concepts from DCi as nationwide experts.
Highlights include:
• Full first buyout of Nashville’s Food Assembly Hall
• Custom graphic design elements and décor concepts
• A brand-forward Expo Café which embodied company sustainable initiatives
• Local entertainment management throughout the conference and creative décor designs reflecting the music capital of the world
• Final night event with a beautiful country awardsthemed evening
Pharmaceutical Company Meeting
Nashville, TN | 450
Attendees
A pharmaceutical company hosted a meeting where their east and west coast sales reps connected on new product lines. DCi was tasked with sourcing, designing, and producing each meeting component, both on and offsite. The meeting was a tremendous success by combining education, team-bonding, and signature Nashville experiences.
Highlights include:
• Management of all arrivals and departures to and from the meeting hotel
• An engaging offsite experience where guests cruised the Cumberland River on a paddleboat customized with branding element
• Entertainment sourcing and management of an 8-piece band for the offsite event
Networking Event
Nashville, TN | 7,000 Attendees
The Music City Center is set to host an exciting three-day event, featuring an array of activities. Attendees can look forward to an inaugural celebration, community service initiatives, a selection of giveaway gifts, and transportation services throughout the event's duration.
Highlights include
• Full buyout of Ole Red for a private event.
• Managing a puppy park at the Music City Center for attendees to enjoy.
• Organizing a custom guitar-building team activity for a unique bonding experience.
• Arranging for local entertainers to perform throughout the convention center and at Ole Red.
• Coordinating a group tour of the iconic Grand Ole Opry for a taste of musical history.
Annual Conference
Nashville, TN | 500 Attendees
DCi was the sole DMC awarded this program which operates in early 2026 out of the JW Marriott Nashville. The 4-day program will feature a range of experiences designed to emulate the local vibe of the destination and treat all attendees and their guests like Music City Super Stars.
Our creative team is currently developing the perfectly curated series of experiences for this program by tapping our regional experts.
Highlights include
• Transportation services for Executives and attendees
• Management and staffing of Hospitality Desk
• Custom arrival Gifting Suite
• Sourcing and production of conference swag
• Range of Daytime Activity experiences
• Multiple Off-site events at trending venues
• All décor, production, and entertainment for (8) conference events
Automotive Company
Nashville, TN | 350 Attendees
Over the course of six days, three waves of journalists attended the media launch of a new Italian luxury vehicle. Team DCi sourced the hotel and multiple locations to fit the brand, model, and client goals in the selected destination of Nashville. Each thoroughly vetted venue was styled to aesthetic perfection with all three waves being operated identically and to our high standards.
Highlights Include:
• Management and coordination of hotels, arrivals, and departures for all guests
• Sourcing, design, and production of offsite and onsite events
• Offsite vehicle presentation at Peter Nappi Studio, a local Italian shoe designer that aligned with the Italian luxury vehicle brand
• A private dining event at Leiper’s Fork Distillery, a small-batch whiskey distillery
26+ years of Experience // 18,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
2 7 + Years in Business Event Experiences
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18,000+ Full - time Team Members Happy Clients 900 + 100+ 1400+
Part - time Team Members
Award-Winning Culture
DCi has been awarded the Best Place to Work for multiple years.
This reflects our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We value each team member who contributes to DCi's success and growth.
A Well-Rounded Team
You get the right blend of nationwide innovation and regional leaders.
DCi offers limitless creative boundaries enhanced by what makes each destination unique.
DCi Differentiators Creative Solutions Agency
Owner Involvement
Hands-on owners who lead by example mean a finetuned team.
Our motto of “getting to a YES” started at the top and puts smiles on attendees’ faces.
Local Regional Teams
From development to the last departures, you get the best “boots on the ground.”
DCi has produced in 42 states and has the local relationships you need for authentic experiences.
Diversity & Sustainability
As a certified women-owned business by WBENC, we fulfill supplier diversity programs.
We also help you leave the destination better than before. Each proposal identifies solutions that make sustainable events attainable
Exclusive Design Studio
You get services and costsavings unlike any other DMC with our exclusive design studio.
DCi has the talent and the resources across design, entertainment, graphics, printing and more.
