Legends of Tennessee
Music Museum
The Soundtrack of Our Region
The Legends of Tennessee Music Museum is a nonprofit organization preserving this history of regional Tennessee music. The collection, housed in the Carnegie Center, includes over 500 relics celebrating the songwriters and performers from the area. Artists include:
Carl Perkins
Eddy Arnold
Sonny Boy Williamson
W.S. Holland
LOLO
John Kilzer
Denise LaSalle
Jonathan Singleton
“If it weren’t for the rocks in its bed, the stream would have no song.”
— Carl Perkins
Ready to Experience the Legends?
When you purchase tickets to the museum, you will be greeted by one of our trained storytellers who provide firsthand accounts of West Tennessee’s musical innovators. From blues to country to pop, Jackson and the surrounding areas are rich with innovators.
Download the Legends of Tennessee Music Educational Study Guide
Are you a teacher or student? We designed this free study guide and activity book to accompany you on your next visit. Learn about West Tennessee musicians and music history through games, word searches, and even a scavenger hunt.
Follow the Music Path
Listen to Jackson’s music history podcast, Music Path, a locally created journey through the voices that define our region’s history. With insider perspectives, engaging discussions, and never-before-heard stories, learn more about the men and women showcased within the Legends of Tennessee Music collection.