A free weekly American MahJongg class at the Richland Park library branch; tiles provided.
MahJongg Class (Learn to Play) is a beginner class held at Richland Park Branch Library in Nashville, TN. It is free to attend. The class runs weekly. Schedule: Wednesdays 6–8pm. Check Richland Park Branch Library's site for the latest availability and booking.
Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Richland Park Branch Library before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in Nashville
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in Nashville — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Nashville?
Nashville spans free to $300: the Richland Park library class is free, Sports & Social lessons run $30, and private instruction starts at $300 for two hours. The OLLI six-week course is priced at registration and typically lands in the low hundreds for the series.
Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?
No experience is needed at any of them. The library class, Sports & Social lesson night, and OLLI course all assume a first-time player, and the Renaissance Center drop-in has players who teach new tablemates every week.
Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?
The library class and So Bam Fun provide tiles, and Sports & Social brings full sets for lesson night. The current National Mah Jongg League card is provided or explained at every beginner option; you only need your own card once you start playing in leagues.
How long does it take to learn mahjong?
Most beginners are playing a real (slow) game by the third or fourth session. The OLLI six-week format is built around that timeline, and the weekly drop-in tables at Renaissance Center are the fastest way to go from learned to comfortable.
Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?
Anyone — Nashville's scene is unusually mixed. The OLLI course skews 50+, while the Sports & Social mahjong night draws working professionals in their 20s–40s. Free library tables and $300 private parties round out a scene with no age center of gravity.