MadeFirst

Custom Entertainment Fabrication Company From event planning to scenic design and fabrication we have a creative team that can implement your ideas.

We do metal fabrication, custom staging, scenic painting, set construction, faux finishing, backdrops, foam carving, 3D printing...just to name a few things. We provide production and technical support for theatre, opera, film and television, churches, corporate events, concerts and festivals, exhibits and trade shows, contractors and interior designers.

09/08/2026

MadeFirst West helped out with Little Cinema's F1 booth at D23, fabricating display plinths and an LED-integrated car platform.

Client & design: Little Cinema

09/04/2026

Our MadeFirst West shop fabricated this painted plaster photo moment for The Girls premiere party debut.

Event: Maison Madera
Florals: Cobra Lily
Fabrication: MadeFirst

09/03/2026

Bringing Big Ideas to Life
MadeFirst specializes in building experiences. Whether you arrive with a polished concept or a simple sketch, we’ll transform your vision into a memorable experience that captures attention and inspires engagement.

Our team works with companies nationwide to create one-of-a-kind activations for trade shows, product launches, concerts and sporting events, and branded environments. We’ll oversee every stage of your project with complete in-house design, engineering, and fabrication services. We’ve equipped our 60,000-square-foot Nashville facility with advanced technology, including CNC machining, robotic fabrication, 3D construction, carpentry, paint, and finishing capabilities.

This integrated approach allows us to create visually striking, structurally sound custom experiences built to fulfill your specific goals.

08/25/2026

Whatnot Live in Chicago, IL
July 2026

Client & Design: Way L.A.
Photography: Matt Ryb Pictures
Fabrication: MadeFirst

08/18/2026

We're always looking for talent but right now we're also looking to fill some specific positions. If you have a background in scenic design or experiential marketing, send us an email to [email protected]

08/11/2026

Employee spotlight: meet our Nashville Facilities Manager Corey! He has been with us since the very beginning and is an essential member of the MadeFirst Team 👏 Thank you Corey for everything you do!

08/06/2026

Create an Experience People Will Remember

Traditional advertising still has its place, but today’s consumers are looking for something more engaging than another banner ad or commercial. They want experiences they can participate in, photograph, and share with others.

If you’re ready to create a pop-up shop that draws a crowd, a trade show exhibit that becomes the talk of the convention floor, or a branded activation that leaves a lasting impression, MadeFirst has the creativity, craftsmanship, and technology to bring your vision to life. Reach out today – let’s work together to build something people will never forget.

07/24/2026

Our build for Afterpay's "Play in 4" experience at Fanatics Fest 2026, based around a dynamically moving hoop on a robotic arm

Client & design: Acronym
Fabrication: MadeFirst

07/23/2026

No, it's not AI. It really happened.

Argentina fans pulled down a giant Messi jersey as life-size jerseys were passed through the crowd, honoring what may be his final World Cup.

He can't hang it up if you're still wearing it.

Cheers to the GOAT.

Client & design: Extra Credit
Fabrication & logistics: MadeFirst

07/16/2026

VISA X FIFA Dinner on the Pitch at Met Life Stadium

Bars, pedestals, vases, and tables fabricated by MadeFirst West

Client & Design: David Stark Design
Fabrication: MadeFirst and David Stark Design

Address

3520 Ambrose Avenue
Nashville, TN
37207

Telephone

+16155839113

Website

http://www.madefirst.com/

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