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Fork's Drum Closet
308 Chestnut St
Nashville, Tennessee 37210
Phone: 615-383-8343
Email: sales@forksdrumcloset.com
Web: forksdrumcloset.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1982
Owners: Steve and Debbie Maxwell

Fork's Drum Closet
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About Fork's Drum Closet

Fork's Drum Closet is a drum shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 1982, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Nashville area and one of four in the state. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Fork's Drum Closet has a current Yelp rating of 4.6 with 26 reviews. Steve and Debbie Maxwell are the store owners.

Products and services

Bags and cases, cajons, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, and repairs

Brands sold

Ahead, Aquarian, Attack, Black Swamp, Canopus, Craviotto, Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pork Pie, Pro Mark, Rogers, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, TreeWorks, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Population: 689.4K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 230 *
Metro Stat. Area: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Population: 2.1M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 700 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Nashville from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Nashville area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Fork's Drum Closet maintains a strong competitive position through its established market tenure, strategic location in a major music hub, and comprehensive inventory. Its ability to cater to diverse customer needs, coupled with specialized services and community engagement, positions it as a significant regional player. The major threat it poses to rivals stems from its deeply entrenched market presence and its capacity to serve as a one-stop destination for drummers, making it difficult for new or smaller competitors to capture market share.
Market Tenure and Reputation: Over 40 years of operation (established 1982).
This establishes a long-standing presence and a developed reputation within the drumming community, indicating stability and trust.
Geographic Market Position: Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville is a significant music industry center, providing access to a concentrated customer base of professional musicians, recording artists, and touring personnel.
Inventory Breadth and Depth: Extensive selection of new, used, and vintage drums, cymbals, and percussion.
This caters to a broad spectrum of customer needs, from entry-level to professional and collector-grade equipment, differentiating it from shops with more limited stock.
Specialized Services: Offers drum repair and maintenance services.
Providing in-house repair capabilities adds value for customers, extending the lifespan of their equipment and serving as a recurring revenue stream.
Community Engagement: Hosts clinics, workshops, and events.
These activities foster community loyalty, attract new customers, and position the shop as a central hub for drummers, enhancing its brand presence beyond retail transactions.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Drum Supply House
    Nashville, Tennessee (4 mi)
  2. Nelson Drum Shop
    Nashville, Tennessee (4 mi)
  3. Max Maxwell's Drum Shop
    Jeffersonville, Indiana (160 mi)
  4. Drum Center of Lexington
    Lexington, Kentucky (179 mi)
  5. Memphis Drum Shop
    Memphis, Tennessee (194 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Nashville, Tennessee (2 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Goodlettsville, Tennessee (12 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Brentwood, Tennessee (13 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Franklin, Tennessee (14 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Hendersonville, Tennessee (15 mi)
Sources
forksdrumcloset.com (30), 2025-09-07
yelp.com/biz/forks-drum-closet-nashville
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista