Music City Pulse Podcast

Lorenzo Washington never imagined that he would one day be the curator of a museum, however that’s one of the many hats he wears today. This hat fits easily and comfortably as it came about naturally through a passion for his community. Lorenzo is the founder and creator of Jefferson Street Sound Museum. Nashville’s Jefferson Street has a deep musical history and was at one time an epicenter for R&B, blues, and jazz. Lorenzo witnessed this flourishing musical era firsthand. Many of the musicians and artists who called Jefferson Street home are his friends. Jefferson Street Sound Museum has exhibits, memorabilia, instruments, and autographed pictures that were mostly donated to him by these friends. A piano from Marion James and a guitar strap from Billy Cox are just two of the items one will discover at this museum that is also still Lorenzo's home. Lorenzo welcomes tours and hosts performances at Jefferson Street Sound. There is also a recording studio to capture the current sounds coming off Jeffers