Jefferson Street Sound

02/19/2026

In celebration of Black History month and Jefferson Street Sound Museum being added as a new site on the U.S. Civil Rights trail, the museum is offering FREE admission on February 24th from 11am-4:00pm for WEGO bus riders.

02/03/2026

The JSSMuseum has been honored under the leadership of its visionary and Founder Lorenzo Washington to be added as a new site on the U.S.Civil Rights Trail.

Please visit the Jeffersonstreetsound.com website and select the Civil Rights tab to learn more about the contributions made from the Nashville community.

06/07/2025

Jefferson Street Sound Museum is excited to present THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM celebration! Please see the details below and come out for an exciting event. 💥💥

05/20/2025

https://form.jotform.com/250346223730145

Please click on the link vote for Jefferson Street Sound Museum!!!!

We're officially in the running for Non-Profit of the Year at the 2025 Pride in Business Awards, hosted by the Tennessee Pride Chamber — and it's all because of YOU.

For 14 years the Jefferson Street Sound Museum has helped to promote, preserve and amplify the musical legacies of Historic Jefferson Street!

Last day of voting is Thursday,May 22nd!!!!

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/07/2025

Jefferson Street Sound Museum 4th of July ON THE HILL

Experience an unforgettable 4th of July Celebration at the Penthouse Crown Ballroom Maxwell House Hotel.

Enjoy an evening of comedy, food, fun, fellowship and music and see a panoramic view of the city’s fireworks!

Super Host and Comedian: Mike Drew
Comedians: TTU & Rhonda Sweat
Entertainment: Bobby & The Aristocrats

For sponsorship opportunities contact Karen Coffee at 615-485-4893

05/02/2025

4th of July ON THE HILL - Experience an unforgettable 4th of July Celebration at the Penthouse Crown Ballroom Maxwell House Hotel.

Enjoy an evening of comedy, food, fun, fellowship, and music, and see a panoramic view of the city’s fireworks!

Super Host and Comedian: Mike Drew
Comedians: TTU & Rhonda Sweat
Entertainment: Bobby & The Aristocats

*For Sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen Coffee at (615) 485-4893

04/18/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who attended and supported the 3rd annual Lorenzo Washington gala, as well as the continued support from our community towards the work we do.

Congratulations to all of the honorees, and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

03/15/2025

Students from the Trombone Shorty Foundation visit Lorenzo Washington and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum.

02/08/2025

THANK YOU for the love! Please continue to share: JOIN US! April 3rd, 2025 - Link in Bio for tickets 🎟️
Reception - 6:30pm - 7pm
Dinner, Entertainment, Program - 7pm - 9pm
Other honorees:
James Watkins and
Thomas Cain - Living Legend Award
Sharon Kay and Mike ”Papa” and Irene “Ms. Zeke” Turney - Historic Jefferson Street Star Award.

02/01/2025

JOIN US! April 3rd, 2025 - Link in Bio for tickets 🎟️
Reception - 6:30pm - 7pm
Dinner, Entertainment, Program - 7pm - 9pm
Other honorees:
James Watkins and
Thomas Cain - Living Legend Award
Sharon Kay and Mike and Irene Turney - Historic Jefferson Street Star Award.

01/11/2025

Congratulations to our Founder Lorenzo Washington on winning the Keeping Blues Alive International Award in Memphis TN from the International Blues Association, The Blues Foundation!!👏🏽👏🏽