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Image 1 of 1: The Jefferson Street Sound Museum in Nashville was established in 2011 by Lorenzo Washington. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich musical and entertainment history of Jefferson Street, which was a vibrant hub for jazz, blues, and R&B from the 1940s through the 1970s. Located near Fisk University, the museum features a collection of historic artifacts and offers insights into the legacy of Jefferson Street's music scene
The Jefferson Street Sound Museum in Nashville was established in 2011 by Lorenzo Washington. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich musical and entertainment history of Jefferson Street, which was a vibrant hub for jazz, blues, and R&B from the 1940s through the 1970s. Located near Fisk University, the museum features a collection of historic artifacts and offers insights into the legacy of Jefferson Street's music scene

The Jefferson Street Sound Museum in Nashville was established in 2011 by Lorenzo Washington. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich musical and entertainment history of Jefferson Street, which was a vibrant hub for jazz, blues, and R&B from the 1940s through the 1970s. Located near Fisk University, the museum features a collection of historic artifacts and offers insights into the legacy of Jefferson Street's music scene

Jefferson Street Sound Museum

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The Jefferson Street Sound Museum in Nashville was established in 2011 by Lorenzo Washington. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich musical and entertainment history of Jefferson Street, which was a vibrant hub for jazz, blues, and R&B from the 1940s through the 1970s. Located near Fisk University, the museum features a collection of historic artifacts and offers insights into the legacy of Jefferson Street's music scene

Title Jefferson Street Sound Museum
Creator Lorenzo Washington
Author Mary Ellen Pethel
Date 2011
Address 2004 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN 37208
Type Building
Coverage Area 4
Source Lorenzo Washington, founder
Contributor Jefferson Street Historical Society
Subject Music; Museum; Civil Rights; Museums; Non-profit Organization; African Americans; LGBTQ; Neighborhoods
Keywords Civil Rights, Education, Community Education, History, Jazz Music, Rock Music, Live Music, African Americans, North Nashville
Rights CC BY 4.0