Curb College
on Music Row
The future of entertainment
and media lives here
A leader in entertainment education for more than 50 years, Belmont University offers students unprecedented access and countless opportunities, all in the heart of Music City: Nashville. Now, Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business is setting an even higher standard with plans for significant expansion to its historic facilities on the internationally-renowned Music Row.
Thanks to a catalyzing lead gift from benefactor Mike Curb, Belmont’s Curb college has started renovations of 34 Music Square East and begun plans for the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility next door. We are now embarking on the next phase of fundraising to make this dream a reality.
This project preserves the area’s rich history – keeping music on the legendary Music Row – while providing innovative, world-class spaces for entertainment education and collaboration. These facilities will give birth to tomorrow’s entertainment leaders and foster deep connections for Nashville’s music, sports, film and media industries. Join us in building the future of entertainment & media.
Curb College
on Music Row
The future of entertainment
and media lives here
A leader in entertainment education for more than 50 years, Belmont University offers students unprecedented access and countless opportunities, all in the heart of Music City: Nashville. Now, Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business is setting an even higher standard with plans for significant expansion to its historic facilities on the internationally-renowned Music Row.
Thanks to a catalyzing lead gift from benefactor Mike Curb, Belmont’s Curb college has started renovations of 34 Music Square East and begun plans for the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility next door. We are now embarking on the next phase of fundraising to make this dream a reality.
This project preserves the area’s rich history – keeping music on the legendary Music Row – while providing innovative, world-class spaces for entertainment education and collaboration. These facilities will give birth to tomorrow’s entertainment leaders and foster deep connections for Nashville’s music, sports, film and media industries. Join us in building the future of entertainment & media.
THE FUTURE IS TAKING SHAPE…
CAN YOU HELP US BRING THIS VISION TO LIFE?
THE FUTURE IS TAKING SHAPE…
Curb College reflects the real-world connectivity and intersection between music, film, television, media, journalism, publishing and sports. We are a college that teaches its students the power of a collaborative community – a community that has fueled the growth of both Nashville and Belmont.
For 50 years, we have been developing diverse leaders of purpose and character in the entertainment industry who are shaping our culture for the better – the next 50 years is when Belmont becomes the standard for entertainment education. This expansion makes this aspiration a reality.
CAN YOU HELP US BRING THIS VISION TO LIFE?
Key Initiatives
Center for Mental Health in Entertainment
Center for Live Entertainment
400-Capacity Venue
15 Dedicated Songwriting Rooms
Phase One
2024-2025
- Renovating the historic Buddy Lee Attractions/Capitol Records building (34 Music Square East)
- Adding 17,000 square feet of songwriting rooms, listening spaces, live sound classrooms and student lounges
- Including new, updated space for Nashville’s Leadership Music offices, continuing Curb College’s industry investment
Inside Phase One
Entry 1
Belmont on Music Row – BLA Renovation
Entry 2
Belmont on Music Row – BLA Renovation
Lobby
Belmont on Music Row – BLA Renovation
Lounge
Belmont on Music Row – BLA Renovation
Elevator Lobby & Student Collaboration
Belmont on Music Row – BLA Renovation
Listening Room
Belmont on Music Row – BLA Renovation
Phase Two
2026-2028
- Develop a new 70,000 square foot building behind Belmont’s existing Music Row footprint
- Facility will integrate all facets of the entertainment industry
- Includes a 400-capacity performance venue
- Networking and gathering spaces for students and industry professionals
- A coffee shop & cafe
- Content capture rooms
- Underground parking
Inside PHASE TWo
Lobby
Belmont on Music Row
Venue
Belmont on Music Row
Center for Mental Health
Belmont on Music Row
Brittany Schaffer
Curb College Dean
“For 50 years, our faculty, staff and world-class facilities have made Belmont a top destination for future music executives, engineers, artists and songwriters, and we recognize the importance of keeping our entertainment curriculum and facilities in lockstep with industry needs. This planned expansion on Music Row will allows us to deepen our integration with the industry, creating an unprecedented immersive experience for our students while driving innovation alongside our partners in the entertainment landscape.”
TIMELINE
Summer 2024
Renovations Begin on Phase One
Summer 2025
Renovations Complete
Summer 2026
Groundbreaking on Phase Two