Mar 26, 2026 – June 11, 2026: Vanderbilt University has shared with us a multi-layered artistic endeavor grounded in research on the Lovell-Quitman archive.
Dec 20, 2025 – Mar 20, 2026: The National Museum of African American Music celebrates its 5th anniversary by showcasing 5 artifact collections through its Roots and Streams project.
May 31, 2025 – Dec 5, 2025: Discover the Dom Flemons exhibition display held at the Westin Hotel Nashville Lobby.
May 10, 2025 – Dec 16, 2025: The Jubilation! exhibit celebrates the enduring legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers—a vocal ensemble that helped introduce African American spirituals to the world.
Aug 27, 2024 – May 2, 2025: A exhibition of works by Dr. David Ikard, Vanderbilt Professor of African American Diaspora Studies, exploring the deep connection between African American life and musical expression.
Jun 7, 2024 – Aug 20, 2024: An exhibition highlighting moments from the first Black Music Month celebration at the White House in 1979.
Feb 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024: Explore the Eugene Carrier Collection, featuring 46 B.B. King tour posters and a glimpse into the legendary pianist’s decade-long journey with the King Orchestra.
Oct 12, 2023 – Jan 25, 2024: Striking images and interpretations by Atlanta native, Shannon McCollum, celebrated for documenting the city’s rise in mainstream hip hop over the past 25 years.
Jul 6, 2023 – Oct 5, 2023: The This Is Hip Hop: East Coast exhibition showcased André Leroy Davis’ iconic illustrations, highlighting his work for The Source, album art, and Hip Hop visual culture.
Apr 6, 2023 – Jun 29, 2023: This exhibition featured Traci Bartlow’s photographs from Bay Area Hip Hop in the 1990s through concerts, portraits, and iconic moments that shaped the region’s legacy.
Jan 19, 2023 – Mar 30, 2023: This exhibition showcased Raymond Boyd’s iconic 1980s photographs of Hip Hop artists touring the Midwest.
Oct 21, 2022- Jan 12, 2022: A showcase of 33 vibrant works by George Clinton, highlighting the eclectic artistry and visual genius of the Prime Minister of Funk.
Sept 8, 2022 – Oct 14, 2022: Breland’s Cross Country exhibition featured 14 unique artworks by BIPOC artists, each inspired by a track from Breland’s debut album, blending music and visual storytelling.
Apr 25, 2026 – June 17, 2026 The Sequence is a hip hop group formed in Columbia, South Carolina in 1979 by childhood friends Angie Stone, Blondy, and Cheryl the Pearl.
Jan 19, 2026 – April 24, 2026: The McCrary Sisters are a Nashville-based gospel group formed in 2010, known for their powerful harmonies and energetic sound rooted in their church upbringing.
Sep 13, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026: NMAAM celebrated 5-time GRAMMY winner, Keb’ Mo’, and his influence on Americana music.
Jun 6, 2025 – Dec 24, 2025: Our Uncovering Roots: The War and Treaty exhibition celebrated Michael and Tonya Trotter with four iconic stage and promotional outfits, paired with the music that inspired each look.
Apr 26, 2025 – May 20, 2025: The Uncovering Roots: Valerie June exhibition showcased the artist’s performance outfits, notable albums, and celebrated her unique blend of folk, gospel, soul, and blues.
Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 19, 2025: The Living Legends: Shannon Sanders exhibition honored the Nashville icon’s legacy, showcasing his GRAMMY, Emmy, and Dove Award–winning contributions to music and culture.
Sept 17, 2024 – Jan 13, 2025: The National Museum of African American Music celebrated Professor Alice Randall’s groundbreaking influence on African American representation in contemporary country music.
Apr 5, 2024 – Sept 9, 2024: The Uncovering Roots: Allison Russell exhibition highlighted the GRAMMY-winning artist’s journey through Folk, Bluegrass, and Country with objects marking milestones in her career.
Jan 20, 2024 – Mar 29, 2024: The Living Legends: Lorenzo Washington exhibition honored the Jefferson Street Sound Museum founder, showcasing artifacts that preserved Nashville’s Jazz, Soul, and R&B history.
Nov 16, 2023 – Jan 8, 2024: The State of Hip Hop exhibition showcased three decades of Nashville Hip Hop through artifacts, media coverage, and highlights from producers like Street Symphony and R.A.P. Ferreira.
Sept 7, 2023 – Nov 9, 2023: We celebrated James Brown’s legacy with The James Brown Exhibit, showcasing his music, style, and social impact as the Godfather of Soul.
Jun 19, 2023 – Aug 31, 2023: We honored Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands, celebrating their century-long legacy and Grammy-winning contributions to music.
Apr 16, 2023 – Jun 12, 2023: We celebrated New Edition’s 40th anniversary with an exhibit featuring their iconic tour attire and honoring their four-decade impact on R&B and pop music.
Jan 15, 2023 – Apr 9, 2023: We honored gospel legend Dr. Bobby Jones with a Living Legends exhibition highlighting his four-decade career and his lasting impact as an educator, broadcaster, and faith leader.
Sept 27, 2022 – Dec 27, 2022: In September 2022, we celebrated Hip-Hop icon Lil Wayne on his 40th birthday with a special exhibit showcasing over 25 personal artifacts.
May 28, 2026 – June 16, 2026: The National Museum of African American Music had the honor of unveiling a Donation Corner display featuring American soul singer MAJOR.
Mar 28, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026: NMAAM celebrates the local father-daughter duo who won the 2026 GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album.
Mar 19, 2026 – May 27, 2026: The Christenberry/Bolton Family donated a collection of sheet music arranged by Harry Thacker Burleigh.
Dec 3, 2025 – Mar 19, 2026: Season 12 winner of NBC’s singing competition show, The Voice, donated memorable items from his winning journey.
Sep 13, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025: NMAAM showcased a generous donation provided by the innovative Country Rock band known as Ghost Hounds during their Americanafest performance.
Jul 19, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025: NMAAM celebrated Megan Piphus, four-time Emmy Award-winning producer, ventriloquist, and the first full-time black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street….
Feb 22, 2025 – Jul 18, 2025: R&B star Rodriquez “Jacquees” Broadnax returned to Nashville for the premiere of his documentary Call Me Que.
Nov 12, 2024 – Feb 15, 2025: On November 12, 2024, Grammy Award-winning artist Leon Bridges returned to Music City for a highly anticipated three-night residency…
Sept 7, 2024 – Nov 5, 2024: The National Museum of African American Music received a special donation from the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama.