Nashville, Tenn.–A new exhibit on display at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville pays tribute to Paris Native Dr. Bobby Jones.
The 83-year-old music legend has won accolades galore over the course of his career, including Grammy and Dove Awards. The exhibit is called, “Living Legends: Dr. Bobby Jones” and museum-goers will experience displays that celebrate his historic long-running Gospel show on Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the four decades of his career. Dr. Jones has made appearances in Paris over the years, including the dedication of a portrait of him which hangs at the Krider Performing Arts Center and the unveiling of a Tennessee Music Pathways marker honoring him in the downtown Paris Plaza.
A new exhibit is on display at the National Museum of African American Music paying tribute to living legend and Grammy Award winner Dr. Bobby Jones. It will be open from January 17 through mid-April.
NMAAM was born out of a proposal from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce in 2002, as a way to celebrate and preserve African Americans’ influence on music and provide residents and visitors with diverse cultural offerings.
The National Museum of African American Music broke ground in early 2017 and officially opened in 2021. Since its opening, NMAAM has welcomed guests from across the U.S. and is one of Music City’s top a must-see tourist destination.
NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. 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.
The museum is located at 510 Broadway Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Entrances to the museum are located on Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way. Use the entrance on Rep. John Lewis Way for access to the elevator (stairs are at both entrances). Please see a Guest Services representative if you or a member of your party need assistance with the elevator and/or use of a wheelchair.
Photo: Dr Bobby Jones posed on the Downtown Paris Plaza fountain when his Tennessee Music Pathways plaque was unveiled. Shannon McFarlin photo.