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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
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
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 located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded 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 27 reviews. The store owners are Steve and Debbie Maxwell.

Products and services

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

Brands sold

Aquarian, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Mapex, Noble & Cooley, Paiste, Pearl, and Tama

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 robust competitive position within the drum retail market. Its long-standing operational history, diverse product offerings, and comprehensive service model establish it as a significant market presence. The combination of a public showroom in a key music city and an established e-commerce channel provides a major competitive strength, enabling broad market penetration and sustained revenue generation.
Key Advantages
Operational history since 1982.
This demonstrates a sustained market presence and deep industry knowledge, cultivating a strong reputation and customer trust over several decades.
Extensive inventory including new, pre-owned, and vintage gear, complemented by services such as lessons, rentals, and repairs.
The broad product selection caters to diverse customer needs, while integrated services create multiple revenue streams and enhance customer engagement.
A public showroom in Nashville, Tennessee, integrated with an active e-commerce presence on Reverb.
The physical location capitalizes on local foot traffic and impulse sales in a prominent music market, while the online platform extends market reach beyond regional boundaries.
Provision of discounted pricing and community-focused events.
These initiatives enhance affordability and foster community engagement, contributing to customer loyalty and repeat business.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 13
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 (17), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/forks-drum-closet-nashville
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2690), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4138), 2025-11-11