Live Production Leader
Award Winning
Live Production Leader
Nic Dugger is a 14-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and founder of TNDV: Television, a premier provider of mobile production facilities. A Jackson, Tennessee native, Nic began his career at 12 and honed his craft at Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned two Student Emmy nominations.
His work with the JASON Project led to a staff producer role at National Geographic, where he contributed to groundbreaking live broadcasts from active volcanoes, the Peruvian rainforest, and beneath the ocean. In 2004, he launched TNDV, which has grown into a fleet of 33 HD and 4K mobile units serving major networks like PBS, CMT, NBC, and ABC.
Recognized as Nashville’s Overall Small Business of the Year (2016) and a “40 Under 40” honoree (2017), Nic is also an MTSU Distinguished Alumnus, a Television Academy Rising Star Award recipient, and a board member of Leadership Music and The Nashville Filmmakers Guild. In addition to a very full schedule as a live television director, Nic currently serves as Executive Director of the Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards.
Nic Dugger is a 14-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and founder of TNDV: Television, a premier provider of mobile production facilities. A Jackson, Tennessee native, Nic began his career at 12 and honed his craft at Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned two Student Emmy nominations.
His work with the JASON Project led to a staff producer role at National Geographic, where he contributed to groundbreaking live broadcasts from active volcanoes, the Peruvian rainforest, and beneath the ocean. In 2004, he launched TNDV, which has grown into a fleet of 33 HD and 4K mobile units serving major networks like PBS, CMT, NBC, and ABC.
Recognized as Nashville’s Overall Small Business of the Year (2016) and a “40 Under 40” honoree (2017), Nic is also an MTSU Distinguished Alumnus, a Television Academy Rising Star Award recipient, and a board member of Leadership Music and The Nashville Filmmakers Guild. In addition to a very full schedule as a live television director, Nic currently serves as Executive Director of the Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards.
EXPERTISE
Multi-Camera Production
Seamless live switching and direction for concerts, broadcasts, and events, capturing every angle with clarity and precision.
Live Streaming & Broadcast
End to end streaming solutions from corporate events to global concerts, delivered in real time to any platform.
Post Production
Editing and finishing for multicam shoots, highlight reels, and full event masters, crafted to broadcast and streaming standards.
Audio Production & Mixing
Live and post-event mixing that ensures crystal-clear sound, from speech to music, tailored for streaming, broadcast, or archival.
Visual Integration
On-screen graphics, motion packages, and branding elements integrated into live shows and streams with broadcast polish.
Technical Direction
Designing production workflows, integrating systems, and ensuring smooth technical delivery across complex, multi-format events.
Having worked with Nic for over 18 years, I generally have the same conversation at the front end of any project.
Martin Fischer
Vice President Production
Opry Entertainment Group
We have worked with Nic for 5 or 6 years now, and the experience we have with him literally gets better every time.
Our show has grown into a major national event, due in large part to Nic’s tireless efforts and willingness to find a way to make it happen.
Ben Bennett
Nic Dugger is at the top of my list.
I have personally had the honor to work around the world with thousands of professionals in my career, and will say that among all the people I have worked with, Nic Dugger is at the top of my list. He has a stellar reputation in the industry, and quite, honestly.. I am proud to know and work with him. His commitment to client satisfaction is unrivaled, and that is hard to find in today’s day and age.
Robert Swope
Director, Producer
Sunrise Entertainment
My experiences with Nic, his team, and his equipment have all been very positive.
Tedd Kidd
Director, Producer
Interested in working together?
I’m happy to answer any questions and provide an estimate for your project.