Top Nashville Marketing Agencies

Nashville’s thriving economy, driven by its strengths in entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and automotive manufacturing has transformed the city into a dynamic hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge marketing strategies.

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Nashville Industry Strengths & Business Landscape

Nashville may be best known as Music City, but its economy extends far beyond the music industry. The city thrives in entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, education, technology and automotive manufacturing. Notably, the city’s automotive sector is anchored by the Nissan USA Headquarters. Its affordability and the presence of Fortune 500 offices have also fueled a growing startup scene, attracting businesses and fostering innovation.

As Nashville rapidly expands, it has become a hub for entrepreneurship and new opportunities. However, this growth brings challenges, including rising competition, shifting consumer expectations, and the need for businesses to refine their marketing strategies to stand out in an evolving market.

While some agencies specialize in music, entertainment, and hospitality, others focus on healthcare, manufacturing, and the startup ecosystem. Many adopt a sector-agnostic approach, serving clients across industries while harnessing Nashville’s creative energy to craft compelling and impactful marketing strategies.

Local Marketing Trends & Specialities

Nashville agencies emphasize creative storytelling, brand authenticity, and integrated marketing strategies that blend digital innovation with traditional media. The city’s deep connection to music, entertainment, and hospitality drives a marketing landscape where brands leverage influencer partnerships, experiential marketing, and brand activations to create immersive campaigns.

Live music events, festivals, and hospitality experiences serve as natural platforms for engagement, allowing agencies to craft marketing strategies that feel organic and culturally aligned. At the same time, healthcare marketing remains a significant focus, with agencies specializing in patient engagement, medical branding, and digital outreach tailored to one of Nashville’s strongest industries. The intersection of entertainment and healthcare further shapes a unique marketing ecosystem, where creativity and strategic messaging converge to meet the diverse needs of businesses in the city.

Why hire a local marketing agency?

Hiring a marketing agency in Nashville provides businesses with a distinct advantage by offering a deep understanding of the city’s cultural and economic landscape. Agencies here are adept at crafting compelling brand narratives that resonate within the music, entertainment, and hospitality sectors, while also drawing on regional industry insights to create highly effective marketing campaigns.

Their expertise extends beyond storytelling, incorporating strategic partnerships and cross-industry collaborations that enhance visibility and engagement. Additionally, Nashville’s marketing firms benefit from strong network effects, leveraging deep-rooted connections in entertainment, healthcare, and emerging technology sectors to connect clients with key industry players, influencers, and promotional opportunities.

Best 15 Nashville Marketing Agencies

Locomotion Creative

1. Locomotion Creative

Locomotion Creative

Headquarters

Nashville, TN

Founded

1998

Company Size

16

About Locomotion Creative

A leading Nashville marketing firm, Locomotion Creative can give strength, speed and direction to your brand. Whether it’s brand strategy, graphic design, package design, Web design, advertising or all of the above, we work collaboratively with you, leading to powerful ideas while shortening the distance between a marketing challenge and the solution.

Services
Advertising
Branding
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Marketing Strategy
Packaging Design
Public Relations
SEO
Web Design
Sectors
B2B
Consumer Goods
Education
Healthcare
Professional Services
Real Estate
Restaurant
Notable Clients
  • VF Imagewear
  • Duck Head
  • Georgia Boot
  • Johnston & Murphy
  • Tractor Supply Company
  • redpepper

    2. redpepper

    redpepper

    Headquarters

    Nashville, TN

    Founded

    2001

    Company Size

    126

    About redpepper

    redpepper is a creative agency and Innovation Lab. We started evolving in this direction years ago, when agencies everywhere were trying to understand how to keep up with changing technology. This was our way of diversifying. We knew the ever-changing marketing landscape was not something to try to tame, but to make friends with, and to help others do the same by teaching them how to more creatively do business within it.Looking back on what definitely felt risky at the time, we have zero regrets. What we do have are more opportunities to help our clients by applying our creativity in meaningful ways, which is all we really ever wanted to do in the first place.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Sectors
    B2B
    B2C
    Finance
    Food
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Pet
    Professional Services
    Retail
    Technology
    Notable Clients
  • Slack
  • CESAR®
  • IAMS™
  • SHEBA®
  • Varonis
  • FlyteVu

    3. FlyteVu

    FlyteVu

    Headquarters

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Founded

    2015

    Company Size

    28

    About FlyteVu

    FlyteVu connects brands to consumers via the power of Pop Culture & Purpose. We leverage our industry expertise to bring our clients’ vision to life by crafting full-service marketing solutions through compelling storytelling, newsworthy moments, and unparalleled experiences. We connect brands to storytellers and amplify the message to passionate audiences because we believe that music drives emotion and emotion drives sales. We Escape The Ordinary.

    What we do:

    Talent Procurement and Strategy We identify, negotiate, and contract deals on your behalf with artists and influencers to develop a plan that authentically connects your brand to their passionate audience.

    Event Activations We design, create and build scalable consumer-driven experiences from the ground up.

    Music Rights We help you navigate the complex music landscape and work to secure rights and clearances for your campaigns.

    Media Services We amplify your message through earned and paid media to build awareness and drive impressions. We ensure you are getting the most out of media placements and partnerships.

    Branded Content We develop and produce digital content that tells a story and inspires your audience to engage.

    Technology Integration We identify relevant technologies and distribution platforms to expand the reach of your campaign.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Creative
    Event Marketing
    Influencer Marketing
    Marketing Strategy
    Media Buying & Planning
    Public Relations
    Sectors
    Education
    Entertainment
    Health & Wellness
    Non-Profit
    Notable Clients
  • Thistle Farms
  • Turnip Green Creative Reuse
  • Volunteers for Ukraine
  • American Red Cross
  • Auburn U Miracle Network Dance Marathon
  • FoxFuel Creative

    4. FoxFuel Creative

    FoxFuel Creative

    Headquarters

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Founded

    2015

    Company Size

    9

    About FoxFuel Creative

    We believe creativity is best when it is simple, honest and based on strategy. Through collaboration with our client's experience and our marketing expertise, we guide solutions between sophistication and rebellion.

    Services
    Branding
    Copywriting
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Email Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Notable Clients
  • Barge Design Solutions
  • Ascension Health
  • BASF
  • Energy Land & Infrastructure
  • SVMIC
  • Lasting Media

    5. Lasting Media

    Lasting Media

    Headquarters

    Brentwood, Tennessee

    Founded

    2017

    Company Size

    4

    About Lasting Media

    We are a creative media agency located in Nashville, TN. A team of innovative marketing, design, web and media production experts. Our mastery of these disciplines is what makes us effective. Our ability to integrate them seamlessly is what makes us unique. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and excellence, we push the boundaries of what is possible in the digital space.

    Services
    Branding
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Email Marketing
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Web Development
    Sectors
    Entertainment
    Non-Profit
    Notable Clients
  • Blurry Creatures
  • VeggieTales
  • Moms For Liberty
  • Universal
  • Spotify
  • Girlilla Marketing

    6. Girlilla Marketing

    Girlilla Marketing

    Headquarters

    Nashville, TN

    Founded

    2008

    Company Size

    18

    About Girlilla Marketing

    We are Girlilla Marketing: a female-led digital marketing agency established in 2008 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. Our job is to elevate & market your brand online.

    Services
    Advertising
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Email Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Influencer Marketing
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Sectors
    Entertainment
    Notable Clients
  • Dead & Company
  • Darius Rucker
  • Blondie
  • Kristin Chenoweth
  • Willie Nelson
  • 5by5 Agency

    7. 5by5 Agency

    5by5 Agency

    Headquarters

    Brentwood, Tennessee

    Founded

    2014

    Company Size

    40

    About 5by5 Agency

    5by5 is a full service strategic digital and marketing agency located in Nashville and Dallas. We are born from one simple but heartfelt belief – organizations driven by change deserve access to the best marketing strategies, tools, and implementation available anywhere. We are a collective group of artists, designers, doers, storytellers and strategic thinkers who deliver exceptional strategy, best-in-class creative and effective execution to provide optimal results. Some of the change maker clients we serve include LifeWay, Cook Systems, Awana, World Vision, Optical Lab Software Solutions (OLSS), Food for the Hungry, Trevecca Nazarene University, WIN Warehouse and Compassion International.

    Services
    Content Marketing
    Conversion Rate Optimization
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Email Marketing
    Market Research
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Web Development
    Sectors
    Education
    Entertainment
    Finance
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Retail
    Sports
    Notable Clients
  • MediaShout
  • Lincoln Health System
  • Opis Senior Services
  • StoryBrand
  • Faith Family Medical Center
  • BRND House

    8. BRND House

    BRND House
    About BRND House

    BRND House is a full service digital marketing, public relations and branding agency with offices in Nashville and New York City. We develop well-designed, market-leading brands that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful and propel businesses towards their next level of success.Implementing strategies based on in-depth analysis and creative, ambitious thinking, each one of our departments has a full team working collaboratively and seamlessly to get the best results for our clients. Our high level of client retention is based on the simple fact that we deliver extraordinary products, campaigns and assiduously track results, coverage and ROI.BRND House offers deep media relationships, extensive experience, understanding of the marketplace, and methods of seamless media integration that can provide the strategic counsel needed to position clients as must-stay, must-visit and must-dine destinations. BRND House will not only develop the look and feel of an extraordinary product, but will help conceive and promote an experience.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Event Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Influencer Marketing
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Web Design
    Sectors
    Hospitality
    Restaurant
    REACH

    9. REACH

    REACH

    Headquarters

    Nashville, TN

    Founded

    2011

    Company Size

    13

    About REACH

    REACH is a boutique experiential marketing agency with deep roots in the music industry. Building on our team’s talent and expertise in music touring, promotion and production, REACH was established to focus on our passion for creating unique opportunities to engage and entertain consumers. We thrive to connect artists and brands to their fans and consumers through memorable live entertainment and strategic experiential marketing campaigns. REACH is proud to deliver influential and direct interactions with the ever powerful buying public where they live, work and play.

    Services
    Branding
    Corporate Communications
    Creative
    Event Marketing
    Experiential Marketing
    Marketing Consulting
    Marketing Strategy
    Media Buying & Planning
    Public Relations
    Social Media
    Sectors
    Automotive
    Entertainment
    Hospitality
    Non-Profit
    Sports
    Travel
    Notable Clients
  • Toyota
  • Rock N Roll Marathon
  • MuttNation Foundation
  • Turner Network Television
  • Townsquare Media
  • GS&F

    10. GS&F

    GS&F

    Headquarters

    Nashville, TN

    Founded

    1978

    Company Size

    108

    About GS&F

    GS&F is a results-driven, fully integrated Nashville agency that works to discover the one truth about a brand that will connect with consumers in a real and meaningful way.What makes your brand different and what’s true about it isn’t always the same thing. Others may copy what you do, but the one simple truth that makes you authentic is yours and yours alone. It’s what defines you. And it’s our job to look deeper to find the authenticity in your brand and create ideas around it that will rally, inspire and move consumers to action.

    Services
    Branding
    Copywriting
    Creative
    Influencer Marketing
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    Reputation Management
    SEO
    Social Media
    Web Development
    Sectors
    Automotive
    Construction
    Dental
    Food
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Manufacturing
    Professional Services
    Retail
    Sports
    Notable Clients
  • Bridgestone Motorcycle
  • LP Building Solutions
  • Bridgestone Arena
  • Muserk
  • Oasis Center
  • Bohan Advertising

    11. Bohan Advertising

    Bohan Advertising

    Headquarters

    Nashville, TN

    Founded

    1990

    Company Size

    149

    About Bohan Advertising

    Established in 1990, Nashville-based bohan Advertising is an independent, full-service advertising and marketing agency. We are straight-talking, advertising experts that grow the brands we serve by creating ideas that work. What makes us different? Nimbleness, no egos and our clients always have a seat at the table. We have major clients in tourism/hospitality, healthcare, retail and restaurants. Accolades include Advertising Age Silver Award for Agency Culture, Advertising Age Southeast Small Agency of the Year and Modern Healthcare Agency of the Year.

    Services
    Advertising
    Branding
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Media Buying & Planning
    Public Relations
    Web Design
    Web Development
    Sectors
    Healthcare
    Restaurant
    Retail
    Notable Clients
  • Amazon
  • BCBS
  • Cheekwood
  • Dollar General
  • Long John Silver's
  • Parachute Media

    12. Parachute Media

    Parachute Media

    Headquarters

    Nashville, TN

    Founded

    2012

    Company Size

    5

    About Parachute Media

    Parachute Media is a Nashville-based creative agency with an emphasis on digital and social media. We are visual storytellers that connect the dots between the essence of a brand and the behaviors of online consumers to drive business results. We strive to have our clients view us as their in-house team rather than a distant, third-party agency.

    Civitas Agency

    13. Civitas Agency

    Civitas Agency

    Headquarters

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Founded

    2021

    Company Size

    4

    About Civitas Agency

    Based in Nashville, Tennessee, our firm's experience in digital media, creative communications & public affairs allow us to craft campaigns that drive authentic connections between brands and people — the kind of connections that influence widespread adoption & action in an ever-changing media environment.

    Services
    Advertising
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Public Relations
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Web Development
    Sectors
    AdTech & MarTech
    B2B
    Economic Development
    Government
    Hospitality
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Retail
    Travel
    Notable Clients
  • Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
  • Under Armour
  • Jack Daniel's
  • Barrett Firearms
  • Kimber Firearms
  • Good Circle Marketing

    14. Good Circle Marketing

    Good Circle Marketing

    Headquarters

    Gallatin, TN

    Founded

    2021

    Company Size

    7

    About Good Circle Marketing

    We help small to medium-sized businesses’ internal marketing systems thrive through strategy development, tactic assistance, and outsourced leadership so they can do their Good Work more efficiently and effectively.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Marketing Consulting
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    Reputation Management
    SEO
    Web Design
    Web Development
    Sectors
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Small Business
    Notable Clients
  • ShalomZone
  • WFG
  • Gallatin
  • ReStore
  • Red Tulip
  • CMS Nashville

    15. CMS Nashville

    CMS Nashville

    Headquarters

    Nashville , Tennessee

    Founded

    1997

    Company Size

    16

    About CMS Nashville

    Corporate Marketing Solutions, was developed specifically for those companies and brands interested in developing relationships within the music industry. CMS has deep relationships in the music industry with artists, songwriters, labels, event management, and radio. We provide our clients with customized solutions for any budget from entry level to cross-platform programs inclusive of full tour sponsorship, artist endorsements, brand integration, product placement in music videos, event sponsorship and hospitality with the biggest names in the business.

    Services
    Branding
    Event Marketing
    Influencer Marketing
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    Sectors
    Alcohol & Spirits
    Automotive
    CPG Marketing
    Entertainment
    Food
    Hospitality
    Retail
    Sports
    Notable Clients
  • Anheuser Busch
  • Aventon Bikes
  • Marathon Petroleum
  • Crocs
  • Werner Co.-Knaack-Weather Guard