National Museum of African American Music

Black Nashville

Black history in Music City is deeply rooted, storied, and influential. It has shaped some of the city’s biggest icons, starting with the Fisk Jubilee Singers who pioneered early music in Nashville and are the reason why Music City was crowned its now internationally known nickname. The culture also inspired the birth of Nashville's iconic Hot Chicken first served at the famed Prince’s.

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Special Events
Concerts
Comedy
Black-Owned Businesses & Experiences

Support local Black-owned businesses & Experiences in Nashville.

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Art & Artists

Omari Booker
omaribooker.com

James Threalkill
theartscompany.com/james-threalkill

Michael McBride
michaeljmcbrideart.com/contact

The Moving Canvas
facebook.com/TheMovingCanvas

Norf Art Collective
facebook.com/norfstudios

Woodcuts Gallery
woodcutsfineartgallery.com

Xpayne
xpayne.com

Food & Drink

All People Coffee
allpeoplecoffee.com

City Farm Co.
cityfarmco.com

Coneheads
coneheadscw.com

Dandgure’s Cafeteria
dansnashvillecafe.com

Ed's Fish House
edsfishhouse.com

Germantown Pub
thegermantownpub.com

Helen's Hot Chicken
helenshotchicken.com

HiFi Cookies
hificookies.com

Ivory Cotton Bar
ivorycottonbarorganic.com

Jamaicaway
jamaicawayrestaurant.com

Kernels Gourmet Popcorn
kernelsnashville.com

Riddim N Spice
riddimnspice.com

ShuggaHi Bakery and Cafe
shuggahibakeryandcafe.com

Sunflower Café
sunflowercafenashville.com

Swett’s Nashville
swettsrestaurant.com

The Oatstraw Tea Company
oatstrawteacompany.com

The Southern V
thesouthernv.com

Vege-licious
vegeliciousllc.com

Willie B's Kitchen & Lounge
thewilliebs.com

Local Musicians

Adia Victoria
adiavictoria.com

Brian Brown
instagram.com/worldofbrown/?hl=en

Darius Rucker
dariusrucker.com

Fisk Jubilee Singers
fiskjubileesingers.org

Kane Brown
kanebrownmusic.com

Mickey Guyton
mickeyguyton.com

The New Respects
thenewrespects.com

Yola
iamyola.com

Retail

Alkebu-Lan Images
alkebulanimages.com

Clarity
theclarityshop.com

Downtown Candle Company
downtowncandleco.com

JazzNash Mobile Shoetique
jazzynash.com

Live Above
liveabove.co

N.B. Goods
shopnbgoods.com

Nashville Public Library Civil Rights Room
February 1-28
Black History Month Events

Nashville's calendar is filled with events celebrating Black History Month. From art exhibits to musical performances, Music City is honoring the contributions of African Americans to our society.

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National Museum of African American Music
Did You Know?

From legendary performers to influential leaders, learn interesting facts about Nashville's Black History.

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Fisk University
Nashville's Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Discover stories behind Nashville's Historically Black Colleges and Universities that gave educational opportunities for many African Americans who were once legally denied an education.

Explore Nashville's Historic Black Colleges & Universities
United Street Tours
Ways to Explore Black History in Nashville

Take a tour or explore historic sites and attractions to learn the significant role that African Americans played in the growth and development of Nashville.

Explore Nashville's Black History

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Nashville Black Artists

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View the online African American Guide to Nashville at TAAGTN.net.

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