Club Baron, now known as the Elks Lodge, was built in 1955 by local pharmacist, Jackson H. Brown. It was one of many clubs in the area including the Del Morocco and Club Waikiki. The building was also used as a secondary location for Brown's pharmacy business and was the only skating rink in Nashville that would admit African Americans. Some of the famous musicians to perform there were Jackie Wilson (1934-1984), Etta James (1938-2012), Little Richard (1932-2020), and Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). The building is now owned by the Elks Lodge and is sometimes used by local politicians to host political and social events.
Elk's Lodge Club Baron
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Club Baron, now known as the Elks Lodge, was built in 1955 by local pharmacist, Jackson H. Brown. It was one of many clubs in the area including the Del Morocco and Club Waikiki. The building was also used as a secondary location for Brown's pharmacy business and was the only skating rink in Nashville that would admit African Americans. Some of the famous musicians to perform there were Jackie Wilson (1934-1984), Etta James (1938-2012), Little Richard (1932-2020), and Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). The building is now owned by the Elks Lodge and is sometimes used by local politicians to host political and social events.