Two Nashville museums have been added to the US Civil Rights Trail: the Jefferson Street Sound Museum and the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.
Jefferson Street Sound Museum | Opened in 2011
The museum highlights Jefferson Street’s history as a cultural and musical corridor, particularly from the 1940s to 1970s, when clubs and venues hosted artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Ray Charles, James Brown, Tina Turner, and Little Richard. The museum offers scheduled tours by appointment during the week and open public tours on Saturdays.
Museum of Christian & Gospel Music | Opened in 2025
Located on Commerce Street, the museum houses the first-ever physical location of the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, as well as interactive spaces celebrating ~200 influential figures.
With these additions, Tennessee is now home to 17 sites along the US Civil Rights Trail, including local landmarks like the National Museum of African American Music and NPL’s Civil Rights Room.
