Why Your Next Wellness Weekend Should Start at TheraPaint
Words by Ashley Locke
Photos by Tausha Dickinson & Kristen Mayfield
When you think of Nashville’s Music Row, your mind might go straight to the sound of strumming guitars, the buzz of recording studios, and the voices that have defined generations. But tucked between those iconic buildings is a place offering a very different kind of creative release. It’s not about harmonies or hit singles—it’s about healing.
TheraPaint, the brainchild of Jackie Laurian Long, is a one-of-a-kind wellness studio where the art isn’t meant for galleries—it’s meant for letting go. Jackie first discovered the power of throwing paint on paper during a season of personal stress. What started as a messy moment in her garage quickly turned into a life-changing experience. It wasn’t therapy, but it felt therapeutic. She could scream and cry and laugh, and just throw it all on the wall.
That feeling—the raw, uninhibited emotional release—is now available to everyone who walks through the doors of TheraPaint. Guests check in and are guided to one of the studio’s private paint rooms, each stocked with paint, protective gear, and permission to get as messy as you need to be. You’re not there to make something pretty. You’re there to let it out.
Whether you’re carrying the weight of grief, navigating a cancer diagnosis, or just trying to survive exam season, TheraPaint gives you a space to process big emotions in a healthy, non-destructive way. It’s not a replacement for therapy, but it’s a powerful tool when you need more than just talking.
There’s no judgment here—just splashes of color, catharsis, and calm. And once you’ve painted your truth across the canvas, you’ll get a Polaroid to remember your creation. You can also spend time in the studio’s meditation garden outside. It’s quiet, grounding, and completely unlike anything else you’ll find in the heart of a city known for getting noisy.
TheraPaint is a permission slip to step away from the pressure to be “fine” and into something real. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be quiet or polished. It can be loud, messy, and colorful. For anyone looking to plan a weekend that prioritizes their emotional, mental, and physical well-being, this might just be your new favorite Nashville experience.
But don’t stop there. Make TheraPaint the centerpiece of your next self-care getaway and explore the city through a different lens—the wellness lens. Because as it turns out, Nashville is a whole lot more than honky tonks and hot chicken.
It’s not a replacement for therapy, but it’s a powerful tool when you need more than just talking.
Your Nashville Wellness Weekend Itinerary
Heart of Wisdom Yoga – Start your day with a restorative yoga session that helps you reconnect with your breath, body, and intention.
E+Rose Café – Fuel up with a cold-pressed juice or a superfood smoothie at this health-conscious café that has wellness built into every bite.
Little Indigo Wellness – Treat yourself to the Ancient Healing Facial, a holistic experience that blends botanicals, energy work, and hot stones.
Float Horizon – Experience the magic of float therapy—weightless, silent, and deeply relaxing. It’s like pressing the reset button for your nervous system.
Radish Kitchen – Grab a fresh, healthy dinner at this local favorite that serves up nourishing salads and seasonal bowls with big flavor.
Radnor Lake State Park – End your day with a reflective hike through one of Nashville’s most peaceful and beautiful parks. Nature has a way of reminding us we’re part of something bigger.
