mission:

Our close-knit organization of independent live music and performance venues, festivals, and promoters are committed to retaining and nurturing the fragile and complex ecosystem of our renowned music scene in Nashville, TN. We seek to enlighten, educate and heighten awareness of what it means to be independent, and in this mission of advocacy and appreciation, we work to ensure many more decades of independent business success and prosperity.

vision:

We envision a continuing and uniquely Nashville-centric music system, not for just original artists, but also the technical and supportive professionals who make the business of music possible, including talent bookers, lighting professionals, sound engineers, stage and production managers, program curators, security specialists, public relations and marketing representatives, promoters, box office staff, and our vast hospitality teams.

values:

We value creativity, collaboration, diversity, and integrity above any other gauge of success. While financial sustainability is necessary to our member’s businesses, values drive day to day decision making over profitability.

goals:

Collectively, our central goal is to stay wholly independent organizations, in control of our own calendars, our employment structures, and all elements of our production and infrastructure to ensure we remain a critical component of the Nashville music ecosystem.

founding members:

A local favorite, 3rd & Lindsley hosts musical acts from around town and around the world. 3rd & Lindsley is located in Nashville's Sobro neighborhood, meaning it's south of Lower Broadway. 3rd and Lindsley hosts local, regional and national acts.
Established in 1982, The Bluebird has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter's venue where the "heroes behind the hits" perform their original songs. Artists such as Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift have had career moments at the club along with countless hit songwriters whose music is represented on a wide-range of charts.
Drkmttr Collective is an all ages music venue and artist space in Nashville, TN.
Exit/In, established in 1971, is the anchor of Elliston Place and reason the strip is known as The Rock Block. Take one look at the Wall Of Fame, on the front of the building, to begin understanding the magnitude of the performances that have taken place at the storied club.
Established in 2006 by owner and songwriter Chris Blair, The Listening Room sought to create a live music community where artists could not only perform their own music, but also share the in-depth stories behind their songs and artistry. What is now an is an iconic music venue in the heart of downtown Nashville, the venue showcases performances from the city’s most well-known songwriters and artists.
After opening in 2017 Rudy's Jazz Room quickly became regionally and nationally recognized in its genre, embodying the history and spirit of traditional jazz clubs where musicians played their hearts out while people gathered to listen, dance, eat, drink and socialize in intimate and casual speakeasies centered around the improvisational art form.n
Established in 1896, Springwater Supper Club & Lounge is the oldest continuously open and operational bar in the great state of Tennessee.
The Station Inn is a listening room in the heart of Nashville, featuring the world’s best bluegrass, roots, classic country, and Americana.
The 5 Spot is East Nashville's live music venue and hang out.
The Basement is a cozy live music venue with a spacious patio hosting an array of alternative, rock & indie artists.
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