Black Nashville
Black history in Music City is deeply rooted, storied, and influential.
- Exhibits @ National Museum of African American Music - Ongoing
- Exhibits @ Tennessee State Museum - Ongoing
- First Friday Night Market @ Nashville Farmers Market - Monthly; First Friday
- Elise Kendrick: Salon Noir @ Frist Art Museum - August 12, 2022-July 31, 2023
- Black History Month @ Throughout Nashville - February
- Shop Jefferson Street @ Jefferson Street - February
- Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - February 25
- August Wilson's Fences @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - March 3-5
- Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - March 21-26
- Cheryl Porter Master Class @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - May 27
- Eric Gales @ 3rd & Lindsley - February 28
- Legends of the Streets Reloaded @ Bridgestone Arena - March 4
- Kountry Wayne @ Ryman Auditorium - March 17
- Buddy Guy @ Ryman Auditorium - March 18
- Kane Brown @ Bridgestone Arena - March 31
- The Jonah People @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center - April 13
- Janet Jackson @ Bridgestone Arena - May 4
- Black Panther in Concert @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center - June 15-18
- Jason Banks @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - April 14-15
- Ali Siddiq @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - April 20-22
- Ms. Pat @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - April 21-22
- Isiah Kelly @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - May 3
- Trevor Noah @ Ryman Auditorium - May 5
- Ian Edwards @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - May 21
- Arnez J. @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - May 25-28
- Tony Baker @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - June 30-July 2
- DL Hughley @ Zanies Comedy Night Club - November 24-26
Black-Owned Businesses & Experiences
Support local Black-owned businesses & Experiences in Nashville.
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
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
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
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
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.
Did You Know?
From legendary performers to influential leaders, learn interesting facts about Nashville's Black History.
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.
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.
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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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