The summer of 2017 welcomes the 17th annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival celebrating the vitality of the Jefferson Street community through its arts, music and food culture. This 2-day event, brought to you by the Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership (JUMP), will kick-off with our annual Bridging the Gap Mixer, in a new location on 5th Ave S. (between Demonbreun and KVB) and a d
ay long music, arts and food festival featuring local and national jazz and blues artists. Food and retail vendors from across the city will converge on the North Nashville community to celebrate the rich history of music that Jefferson Street continues to contribute. With thousands of attendees, each year, the Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues festival builds cultural awareness, attracts diversity and commemorates the historic Jefferson Street Corridor through the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, gospel, soul and R&B. Not just a music festival, this 2-day event pays homage to the historic treasures and challenges that make the Jefferson Street community a unique and vital part of Nashville.
