Audio Video Experience (AV Experience) is a custom smart home and audio video integration company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, serving residential and commercial clients across Nashville and the Middle Tennessee region. Founded in 2009 by Craig Trice, the company designs, installs, and supports systems for home automation, home theater, lighting control, audio, surveillance, and motorized window treatments. AV Experience works with more than 50 manufacturer partners and reports over 10,000 completed projects. Rather than selling a single brand, the company positions itself as a brand-agnostic integrator that matches technology to each space, handling projects in-house from consultation through programming, calibration, and ongoing support.
Services
Audio Video Experience designs and installs a full range of smart home and audio video systems for homes and businesses, including:
- Smart home automation, controlling lighting, security, climate, entertainment, and motorized shades through platforms such as Savant and Elan/Nice
- Home theater systems built with professional-grade projection and Dolby Atmos surround sound, using brands such as JVC, Sony, Barco, and Pro Audio Technology (systems starting at $15,000 to $20,000)
- Lighting control, with whole-home systems designed around Lutron for scheduled scenes, dimming, and energy management
- Whole-home audio
- Outdoor sound systems and TVs, including weather-resistant speakers, landscape audio, and outdoor televisions built for Middle Tennessee conditions
- Surveillance systems, including HD cameras, smart intercoms, mobile alerts, and remote monitoring
- Motorized window treatments, including smart blinds and shades integrated with automation and voice control
For full home theater and cinema buildouts, the company also manages the general contractors needed to construct the room, and partners with builders and interior designers to integrate systems during new construction.
About
Audio Video Experience was founded in 2009 by Craig Trice, who brings 35 years of industry experience. The company states that it does not use outside installation labor, handling every project in-house from consultation through programming, calibration, and ongoing support. AV Experience reports more than 10,000 completed residential and commercial projects and works with over 50 manufacturer partners, including Savant, Elan/Nice, Lutron, Sonos, and Barco. Each project begins with a consultation to assess the space, priorities, and how the client uses the home or business, after which the company recommends specific products while leaving the final equipment decision to the client. The company also offers Synchrony financing.
Credentials
Audio Video Experience and its founder list the following credentials and certifications:
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) A+ accreditation
- Google Guaranteed
- ISF and THX Ultra 2 calibration certifications (Craig Trice)
- CEDIA membership
- Manufacturer certifications from Lutron, Savant, and Elan/Nice
- In-house installation and support team (no outside installation labor)
Location & Contact
Audio Video Experience is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
- Address: 330 Franklin Road, Suite 135A, Brentwood, TN 37027
- Phone: (615) 819-2137 and (888) 718-7879
- Email: [email protected]
Service area: Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Columbia, Spring Hill, Nolensville, and Chattanooga, with additional service noted across Middle Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.
Additional Information
Audio Video Experience offers free consultations and detailed quotes following an on-site assessment, with Synchrony financing available. The company serves both individual homeowners and commercial spaces, ranging from single-room installations to fully integrated smart buildings. Its entry-level systems start at $15,000 to $20,000, with final pricing varying by the number of rooms, equipment selected, and level of automation. AV Experience works on both new construction, where wiring and device placement are planned during the building phase, and existing homes, using retrofit solutions, wireless technology, and low-voltage wiring. The company maintains a blog and operates dedicated service-area and systems pages covering automation, home theater, lighting, whole-home audio, outdoor sound, and surveillance.