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Musicians take center stage at this Nashville museum
The exterior of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN, with a cutouts of musicians on the window and the museum's motto "Come & See What You've Heard."
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
A museum dedicated to those who strum the guitars, play the keys, and pound the drums. That’s the mission of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, which opened its doors 18 years ago this weekend.

The museum’s early days

On June 9, 2006, musicians from all over the country joined founder Joe Chambers for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening jam at the museum’s original 30,000-sqft location at 301 6th Ave. S. The space housed a performance hall, a screening theater, music instruction rooms, and a recording studio.

The museum closed in 2010 to make way for Music City Center, and in the same year, lost instruments to the flood. Despite the setbacks, it doubled in size when it reopened on the first floor of Nashville Municipal Auditorium in August 2013.

Inductees

In late 2007, the Musicians Hall of Fame named its first class of inductees, six groups whose members backed everyone from Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys to Johnny Cash and The Supremes.
  • The Blue Moon Boys
  • The Funk Brothers
  • The Nashville “A” Team
  • The Tennessee Two
  • The Wrecking Crew
  • The Memphis Boys
Since then, it has welcomed 50+ musicians and bands into the Hall of Fame, including the seventh and most recent class of Vince Gill, Ray Stevens, Don McLean, George Massenburg, James William Guercio, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons + Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives.

An upclose image of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum's "Stax" exhibit with a gold framed display case holding a saxophone and trumpet and a photo of Wayne Jackson and Andrew Love.

See Andrew Love’s King tenor saxophone and Al Jackson Jr.’s Ludwig drum set in the Stax exhibit. | Photo via Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Inside the museum

The museum’s galleries stay true to its motto, “Come See What You Heard,” featuring hundreds of instruments, studio equipment, and artifacts dedicated to music scenes across the county: LA, Motown, Muscle Shoals, and Nashville, to name just a few.

You’ll also find a recreation of the Stax Records storefront in Memphis, a gallery exploring the history of the Grammy Awards, and a space dedicated to Jimi Hendrix.
Asked

Which member of The Beatles received the Joe Chambers Musicians Legacy Award?
A. Paul McCartney
B. Ringo Starr
C. George Harrison
D. John Lennon
There will be an answer, let it be
 
Events
Thursday, June 6
  • HART x City Boots Pop-In | Thursday, June 6-Friday, June 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | HART, 2309 12th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a cold beverage while shopping for custom charms and cowboy boots at this pop-up event.
Friday, June 7
  • Pup-a-Palooza | Friday, June 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Hip Donelson Farmers Market, 2705 Lebanon Pk. | Cost of purchase | It’s the biggest market yet with live music, pup-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.
  • DeAndre Hopkins Birthday Celebration | Friday, June 7 | 8 p.m. | Ava Rooftop Bar, 128 2nd Ave. N. | $50 | Producer Tay Keith hosts this birthday party for Titans player DeAndre Hopkins.
Saturday, June 8
  • Zooventures: A Day in the Life | Saturday, June 8 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Nashville Public Library’s Edmondson Pike Branch, 5501 Edmondson Pk. | Free | Learn how animal ambassadors interact with their habitat and survive in this interactive program.
  • Club 90s Presents: 2000s Night | Saturday, June 8 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $25+ | Dance to the decade’s biggest hits across multiple genres.
Sunday, June 9
  • Screenings on the Steps: Pride Month Edition | Sunday, June 9 | 7 p.m. | W Nashville, 300 12th Ave. S. | Free | Join the hotel and the Tennessee Pride Chamber on the Spanish Steps for the second of five outdoor movie screenings celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices and stories.
Monday, June 10
  • Grace Bowers & Friends | Monday, June 10 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $29 | The 17-year-old guitarist will be joined by Maggie Rose, The Cadillac Three, Charlie Worsham, and ~15 more special guests.
Plan Ahead
  • Brew at the Zoo | Friday, June 14 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $45-$105 | Experience the ultimate beer adventure with 60+ craft brew samples from your favorite local breweries, plus live music and after-hours animal encounters.*
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Eat

Sink your teeth into this live-fire culinary experience
A chef skillfully fries a pan of shrimp at the Heritage Fire competition.
Sparks will fly at Heritage Fire, a traveling tasting tour dubbed as the nation’s hottest competition. | Photo provided by Heritage Fire
Fire up the grill, because Heritage Fire is bringing the heat to Nashville on Sunday, June 23.

Top local chefs will whip up mouthwatering creations at Historic Stone Hall, where guests can indulge in an all-you-can-eat spread featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Savor succulent proteins cooked to perfection alongside a vibrant array of heirloom vegetables, all enjoyed alfresco-style.

After tasting each dish, guests will cast their votes to crown one chef as Nashville’s “Heritage Hero” champ.
Get the juicy details + snag tickets
News Notes
Opening
  • It’s his life bar. JBJ’s Nashville, a five-stroy bar and restaurant from Jon Bon Jovi and BPH Hospitality, celebrates its grand opening at 405 Broadway on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 12 p.m.
Coming Soon
  • Coworking hub Switchyards has a fourth location in the works, this time in Berry Hill. Memberships at the East Nashville and Germantown clubs are sold out, so if you’re interested in a space with these amenities, circle July 16 on the calendar when new memberships go on sale.
Biz
  • Atlanta-based lifestyle brand Sid Mashburn plans to set up shop in Germantown’s Neuhoff District this fall. The company, which also operates a sister store, Ann Mashburn, specializes in clothing, shoes, and accessories.
Concert
  • Sturgill Simpson (and his new alias, Johnny Blue Skies) will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Oct. 25. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 14. Fun fact: His new album, “Passage Du Desir,” was partially recorded at Nashville’s Clement House Recording Studio.
Arts
  • Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s longtime lyricist and collaborator, will have an art exhibit at Hendersonville’s Monthaven Art and Cultural Center beginning Sunday, June 9. Meet Taupin at the opening reception for “American Resurrection” (2-5 p.m.), and see 25 works on display through Sunday, July 14.
Try This
  • Anything Museum, a “giant inflatable art museum,” will pop up at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The immersive experience by artist Kevin Page invites Nashvillians to celebrate their names with interactive activities. Learn more about the project.
Travel
  • Want to explore Savannah, GA without boarding a plane? Let us explain. The Visit Savannah Mobile Tour will stop at Fifth + Broadway on Sunday, June 23. Enjoy live music, food tastings, and the chance to win prizes from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Answered
  • Yesterday, we quizzed you on the acreage of Warner Parks — and 50% of you were right. The parks span ~3,100 acres. Explore a slice of the park at this month’s Full Moon Pickin’ Party on Friday, June 21 (we recommend getting tickets in advance, as May’s event was a sellout).
Drink Up
  • Own a local beverage business? Offer a drink deal to our readers during Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Whether it’s BOGO smoothies or 20% off wine bottles, drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and let’s get this party poppin’.
Number
  • 27,000: That’s the number of trees that are cut down each day to make toilet paper. This luxury three-ply bamboo toilet paper is changing that. It feels just like regular high-end TP, but doesn’t harm trees. Use code 6AM30 for 30% off through midnight. Learn more + shop.*
Home
  • Did you know you can bring all your debt under one roof by borrowing from your home to pay off high-interest loans, bills, and credit cards? Calculate your payment.*
 
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🍄 Have fun finding fungi

Go on a mushroom art scavenger hunt in Middle Tennessee
A small mushroom sculpture with a red and white polka dotted top tucked away in greenery.
Watch out for mushrooms this weekend. | Art and photo by @acearcanaarts
On Saturday, June 8, you could find one-of-a-kind, mushroom-inspired art on your morning walk.

Game of Shrooms is a global art scavenger hunt that began in 2019. Hundreds of artists sign up to hide unique, fungi-full works in their area and give clues to their whereabouts on social media. This year, several Middle Tennessee artists are on board.

A couple pieces will be stowed around East Nashville and in nearby towns like Franklin, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro. Check out the map of participating artists and follow them on social media — they’ll likely leave hints throughout the day about where their work can be found.

If you find a piece, be sure to tag or message the artist to let them know.
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