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Read our quarterly magazine online at heyzine.com! Our magazines feature the latest Local 257 news, member features, reviews and much more!

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Hall of Fame

As a member of the American Federation of Musicians, you are eligible to nominate up to 10 musicians, two producers, two arrangers and two engineers.

Hall of Fame

Carry-on Law

If you have an instrument issue while traveling let us know. Click here for a guide to the carryon law.

Carry-on Law Finalized

Nashville Cats

Billy Sanford's riffs are on at least one of your favorite records. Tracks like "The Gambler" and "I'm No Stranger to the Rain."

Nashville Cats

Cooper Hall

Our rehearsal hall is free to members and includes full backline. Call 615-244-9514 for more information.

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Nashville Symphony

The celebrated Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony is a large part of what makes Nashville Music City.
Founded in 1946, the 85-member orchestra is today the largest performing arts nonprofit in the state of Tennessee.

Nashville Symphony

NEW! Click Here for QR code to pay service fees or work dues online!

TOP 10 Lower Broadway Bars! Click TOP 10 BARS. Members FREE parking at over 20 Metropolis lots! Click FREE parking to see the map!

Flying soon? Click Travel Tips for Musicians to get the lowdown on carrying on your instrument

Click Nashville Musicians Association Crisis Assistance Fund to donate to our 501(c)3 or to apply for funds

AFM Local 257 is the home of "The Finest Musicians in the World." If you're a pro and not yet a member, come see us. If you're looking for musicians, we can help you. Musicians ARE the reason Nashville is Music City.

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General Membership Meeting Aug. 25

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News: The next General Membership meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This will be

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Music City Audiology August 20, 10am-3pm