Poe's Gym is a must visit gym; it mixes the old school gym feel with a surplus of lifting equipment and friendly staff. I was visiting Nashville and needed a gym to workout in (6 wks from a USAPL competition) and Poe's Gym was more than accommodating. Matt is an amazing owner; he has done it all, from competing at the highest levels, to coaching and running training programs for the Army. He met me at the gym and we talked about fitness goals and life. This is a must for anyone wanting to find a great gym with great people.

Matt has an awesome gym in the Nashville area. I was looking for powerlifting equipment (specifically deadlift bars and heavy dumbbells) and if you’re looking for such equipment, this is the perfect place. If you’re just looking for a place to have a good workout, this is it. Matt is a great guy. He contacted me multiple times to make sure I had everything I needed and that I was making myself at home. He’ll walk you through all the equipment, give you a spot and help any way he can. You can tell he cares about his members and guests. Go to this gym if you’re in or around Nashville.

My wife and I were traveling across the country and stuck to our regular 4x/wk training schedule while doing so. Finding quality gyms for powerlifters like us is tough when traveling and we were incredibly fortunate to find Poe’s Gym and dropped in for a visit. When we arrived, the door was locked but Matt picked up the phone and cautiously asked us “what type of lifting are you looking to do?” and as I replied “we’re powerlifters just passing through looking for a place to train” he was quick to open the facility up to us! Matt and his GM were incredibly hospitable and so were all the members we met. My wife and I spent a few hours here lifting (it was a long one!) and had plenty of good conversation with Matt along the way. If you’re in the area or simply traveling through Nashville looking for a facility for serous strength training then look no further. This gym has the perfect old school vibe with it’s “no frills” selection of equipment. If you’re looking for lavender scented towels and Smith machines, then politely, this is not the place for you. If you like lifting weights in a serious and, most importantly, supportive environment then Poe’s Gym has what you’re looking for. Don’t forget to pick up one of their great looking T-Shirts too!

It's a family environment. I always see the same friendly faces when I come in. Matt is great at getting everyone to get to know each other. Sometimes there's a big powwow in his office where a bunch of us are just chatting about whatever. I'm now in the best shape of my life. Really glad I started coming here!

During a trip to Nashville I had the luck of coming across Poe’s Gym. Matt and Josh were extremely hospitable. The place was clean, had all the equipment one could ask for, and a great atmosphere to lift. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and appreciate them welcoming me into their facility. I hope to come back again on my next trip to the area. Highly recommended.

I’m from out of town and was visiting a friend who lives here in Nashville. Poe’s gym was more than welcoming when I first entered. Matt talked to me asking me where I was from, what I do, and what I was working on. Based off what I told him, he suggested the best equipment for what I was wanting to work on for that day and was an amazing experience. I’m wanting to own a gym in the future and this is how I would imagine it at the peak. Thank you so much Matt, made me feel like family walking through that gym.

Matt is a stand-up guy and this is a great gym for powerlifting. He has every piece of equipment you could need and his energy is infectious as well as motivating. He has worked hard to build a culture that is friendly, supportive and serious about working out. I highly recommend this Poes Gym!

I cannot believe it's taken me over a year to write this place a review. This gym has a been a home away from home for me for about a year and a half now and I cannot say enough good things about it. Unlike many of the other reviewers, I am not a power lifter. I do mostly circuit style training. I love to use weights and machines and Poes has everything I need and more. If you are a power lifter, they have EVERYTHING. The best part about this place is the community. This community welcomed me with open arms and never judged me once. They continuously push me to do better. If you want a gym with good, genuine people and all the equipment you need... Poe's is it.

Was visiting from out of town and was searching for a place to lift, this place was the top hit for "powerlifting gyms in Nashville". Definitely see why this gym is so highly rated. The owner Matt was extremely helpful and personable. The gym itself had everything you could need and had the best atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely return whenever I'm in Nashville!

I cannot recommend this place enough. Matt Poe (owner) and Josh Scott (manager) are truly the highest caliber people this country has to offer. I am a powerlifter from Ohio and was looking for a place to train while on vacation. I am so glad I reached out to Matt Poe at Poes Gym! Matt clearly explained the ins and outs of the gym and made me feel right at home and welcomed. Matt and Josh were there both days I trained making sure I had everything I needed. The gym is clean, organized, structured and most of all filled with equipment to keep your training in check. Communication, cleanliness and passion are just a few qualities this gym excels in. Don’t be afraid to reach out to Matt you won’t be disappointed. #Createseperation

Old School iron meets Southern hospitality. Poe's gym is a welcoming environment for anyone interested in getting stronger and meeting knowledgeable lifters, a truly inspirational gym. For Powerlifters and Strongman competitors a visit to Poe's Gym is an absolute must when you are anywhere near Nashville TN. Be sure to talk to founder Matt Poe and learn from the man himself. I came from California and I'm so glad I found Poe's Gym while visiting Nashville on business because commercial gyms do not have what serious lifters need, but Poe's does!!! Drop-ins are welcomed, egos are checked at the door, chalk is available but AC is not so come prepared for an awesome workout. 5 stars.

Needed a place to train while in Nashville on a vacation. This place is great and Matt is very welcoming. The rules are really enforced here unlike many other gyms where people leave a mess behind them. The other people training were friendly and I didn’t see anyone sitting on equipment texting. Thanks for running a real gym, Matt. I know where I’m coming to get a good pump next time I’m in Nashville.

I’m in Nashville for a week, and needed to find a place to lift and stumbled across Poes. Called the number online and Matt called me right back. He met me up there and showed me around the gym and helped me get set up for the next morning so I could lift early. Best gym I have ever been to!!! Has everything you need, a classic black iron gym. Matt is an awesome guy as well. Super helpful and responsive. Id recommend this gym to anyone, and hope I can come back again someday