Jefferson Street Sound Museum
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Jefferson Street Sound Museum (JSSM) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 established to preserve the music & entertainment history of Jefferson Street and collaborate with public schools, other non-profit services and community organizations in Nashville (including Greater Nashville and surrounding areas) to provide arts and music programs and networking opportunities. Our programs and services target individuals interested and/or gifted in the areas of music with the influence of historic artifacts, sounds and other learning instruments, and those interest in the preservation of a key industry in Nashville’s history.
Located on historic Jefferson Street, the JSS facilities which consist of a music production studio, rehearsal hall and museum that are unique and versatile spaces with a intimate creative atmosphere. Our full service music production studio and band rehearsal staging hall are perfect for major recording projects, band practicing and/or mini show cases.
Our growing museum tribute to the historic night clubbing and entertainment that took place back in the day on Jefferson Street is fast becoming a tourist attraction and is visited weekly by famous musicians, entertainers, media professionals to pay tribute to those whose music has helped to shape the music of tomorrow.
The Mission of JSSM is to preserve the history, honor and educate people about the music and entertainment legacy of Jefferson Street in Nashville while bridging that legacy with education, grassroots programming and cultural interest through exhibits.
The Purpose of JSSM is to connect to local tours, media outlets, local colleges/universities and organizations to bring awareness of the impact of African Americans on the music and entertainment culture of Nashville, as well as create experiences that appeal to the diversity and multiplicity of entertainment for locals and tourist visiting Nashville.