Experience Black Culture in Nashville

Black history in Music City is deeply rooted, storied, and influential. It has shaped some of the city’s biggest icons, starting with the Fisk Jubilee Singers who pioneered early music in Nashville and are the reason why Music City was crowned its now internationally known nickname. The culture also inspired the birth of Nashville's iconic Hot Chicken first served at the famed Prince’s.

Black-Owned Businesses & Experiences

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery started as a log cabin and 250 acres and grew into a beautiful Greek Revival Mansion and one of the largest thoroughbred horse farms in the South with over 5,400 acres. Every single Horse running in the final day of the Kentucky Derby can trace their linneage to Belle Meade for the past 30 years! Experiences today include 3 different hisotric tours, Wine and Bourbon Experiences, Family Tours, an on-site Winery, 2 restaurants, Gift Shops, Game Court, and

West Nashville

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is the only museum of its kind dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Black music in America. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present. NMAAM is the premier global destination for music lovers of all generations and inspires, educates, and transforms your appreciation of

Downtown - North of Broadway

Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream is Nashville's premier ice cream shop located in historic Germantown! Indulge in our specialty rolled ice cream, creamy milkshakes, and delightful ice cream pops. Explore our wide array of non-dairy and gluten-free options. Intrigued by the art of crafting rolled ice cream? Join us at The Roll Academy, where you'll embark on a hands-on experience to master the art of creating your own delicious rolled ice cream.

Germantown

Nashville's premiere jazz club delivers world-class live music, New Orleans food, local brews, and prohibition era cocktails in an intimate and casual setting. The historic space is furnished with Persian rugs, armchairs, and colorful Moroccan lights giving it the warm feel of a speakeasy. Rudy's signature menu items include authentic New Orleans chicken, andouille and shrimp gumbo, red beans and rice, po-boys, crawfish grilled cheese, creole seafood pies, beignets and more. Open six nights a

The Gulch

Slim & Husky’s Pizza is a fast-casual, gourmet pizza joint serving up artisan pies made with fresh and homemade ingredients. It’s a hip hop-inspired spot founded by three Nashville natives who aim to invigorate less touched areas of the community through employment opportunities, art and music based initiatives and innovative pizza creations! Slim & Husky’s Pizza offers a menu of signature pizzas and cinnamon rolls, build your own pizzas, catering, and delivery through third party vendors.

North Nashville

Voted Best Cake in Tennessee by Yelp and Eat This Not That, The Cupcake Collection story started in the middle of the 2008 recession when founder Mignon Francois took the last $5, she had for dinner one week and turned it into a family legacy with over 5 million cupcakes sold. At The Cupcake Collection, we believe that good cake is connected to great memories and our cupcakes take you back to a nostalgic time or place when you experienced something that was made with love. To us that equals joy,

Germantown

An established women's contemporary clothing, footwear , and accessories store. A strong emphasis on style and service helping women look good and feel good.

12South

We plan, staff, and manage unique wellness enhancements for more transformative, impactful events. Inclusive wellness that engages everyone at your event. Qualified talent that precisely aligns with your unique needs. A proven process that has brought fun, engaging wellness to thousands. About Us: TRILUNA co-founders each left their decade-long careers stretched to the point of burnout and seeking a better way. They found wellness as a solution but quickly realized that what was being sold

Greater Nashville

More Black-Owned Businesses & Experiences

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Art & Artists

Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University
fisk.edu/galleries

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

Food & Drink

8th & Roast
8thandroast.com

400 Degrees Hot Chicken
400degreeshotchicken.com

All People Coffee
allpeoplecoffee.com

Bag Lady's
bagladys.com

Big Al's Deli
bigalsdeliandcatering.com

Big Shakes Nashville Hot Chicken
bigshakeshotchicken.com

Birria Babe
birriababenash.wixsite.com/birriababe

Bungalow 10
bungalow10dining.com

Cal's Country Kitchen
instagram.com/cals_ck

Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles
instagram.com/chicagoschickenandwaffles

Coneheads
coneheadscw.com

Dandgure’s Cafeteria
dansnashvillecafe.com

Dolls
menupix.com/nashville/restaurants/380255464/Dolls-Family-Cafe-Nashville-TN

Dukos Pizza Bar
dukosnashville.com

Ed's Fish House
edsfishhouse.com

EG & MC
eg-mc.com

Elixr Coffee
elixrnashville.com

Ethio Coffee
ethiocoffeehouse.com

Germantown Pub
thegermantownpub.com

Golden Pony
goldenponynashville.com

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant
gojoethiopiancafetogo.com

Helen's Hot Chicken
helenshotchicken.com

HiFi Cookies
hificookies.com

Itz a PhillyThing
itzaphillything.com

Ivory Cotton Bar
ivorycottonbarorganic.com

Jamaicaway
jamaicawayrestaurant.com

Jar 10
jar10nashville.com

Kernels Gourmet Popcorn
kernelsnashville.com

Kingdom Cafe & Grill
kingdomcafe.org

Kool Runnings
koolrjc.com

Lil Cee's
facebook.com/people/Lil-Cees-Restaurant/100063661403607/

Linq Social Kitchen
linqsocialkitchen.com

Mack's Hot Chicken
macks-hot-chicken.business.site

Meridian Street Cafe + Bar
meridianstcafe.com

Minerva Avenue
minervaavenue.com

Nior Kitchen + Cocktails
noironmain.com

Official Wings
officialwingsllc.com

Perfectly Cordial
perfectlycordial.com

pH Craft Cocktails
phnashville.com

Prince's Hot Chicken
princeshotchicken.com

Radical Rabbit
radrab.com

Riddim N Spice
riddimnspice.com

Roasted
roastednashville.com

Rocky's Wing Shack
orderrockys.com

SATURATED Ice Cream
instagram.com/saturatedicecream

ShuggaHi Bakery and Cafe
shuggahibakeryandcafe.com

Silver Sands Cafe
silversandsnashville.com

Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe
shuggahibakeryandcafe.com

Slow Burn Hot Chicken
slowburnhotchicken.com

SuiteTwelve 25
suitetwelve25nash.com

Sunflower Café
sunflowercafenashville.com

Sunset on Belcourt
sunsetonbelcourt.com

Supper Club on Belcourt
ilovesupperclub.com

Swett’s Nashville
swettsrestaurant.com

The Oatstraw Tea Company
oatstrawteacompany.com

The Pepper Pott
thepepperpott.com

The Southern V
thesouthernv.com

Vege-licious
vegeliciousllc.com

White's Fish & BBQ
nshvlftgrfr.wixsite.com/whitesfishandbbq/menu

Willie B's Kitchen & Lounge
thewilliebs.com

Yay Yay's
yayyaynashville.com

Retail

Alkebu-Lan Images
alkebulanimages.com

Clarity
theclarityshop.com

College Crib
collegecrib.com

Downtown Candle Company
downtowncandleco.com

JazzNash Mobile Shoetique
jazzynash.com

Live Above
liveabove.co

N.B. Goods
shopnbgoods.com

Additional

Soul of America Tours
soulofamericatours.com

The TN Tribune
tntribune.com

United Street Tours
unitedstreettours.com

Woodcuts
woodcutsgalleryandframing.com

Jefferson Street Sound Museum in North Nashville

Nashville Black History Facts

From legendary performers to influential leaders, learn how Black History helped shape the city of music.

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.

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.

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