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Culinary Schools in Nashville

Nashville might be primarily known for its music -- but musicians and music fans have to eat, too. In Music City, that means foodies want as much soul in their food as they do in their music. Real Southern cookin', soul food, and amazing barbecue are staples in this culinary destination. With one of the top-10 Restaurant Week celebrations in the country, according to "The Daily Meal", Nashville has a vibrant foodie culture. This celebration is put on every September by Nashville Originals, a group of local restaurateurs promoting locally-owned restaurants and classic Tennessee cooking. Other fantastic local food and drink happenings include Cupcake-Palooza in March, the Iron Fork competition in April, a television show called "Pour Taste", and even a play about drinking in Nashville called "Bye Bye Liver".

Good for the Soul Food: Culinary Schools in Nashville, TN

Attending culinary arts school in Nashville, students have a chance to work with these amazing soul-food chefs, who aren't just forming new communities around locally-owned restaurants, they're also appearing in hot new cookbooks and publications nationwide. Yes, even Food & Wine magazine has been taking note of the culinary delights coming out of Music City -- from beautiful breakfast sandwiches to classy coconut saffron cakes. Nashville is also seeing a rise in gourmet food trucks, which is great news for anyone looking to start off in the foodie business. As a whole, the state employed 257,800 people in the restaurant industry in 2011 and expects to employee more than 280,000 by 2021. In fact, restaurant jobs currently represent 10 percent of employment positions in the state, according to the National Restaurant Association. Potential students looking to become a part of this growing food culture should get cookin' and check out the list of Nashville culinary schools below.

Additional Resources for Culinary Arts Students
The Nashville Originals: a group of local restaurateurs
The Daily Meal and the Nashville Originals Restaurant Week
Nashville Scene: Bites Food Blog

Note: This list also contains schools that accept culinary students from Nashville.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Programs:

Culinary Arts (AA)
Culinary Arts (D)
Baking & Pastry (D)

Campus Locations:

Nashville

Other Nashville, Tennessee Culinary Schools