See Inside Alan Jackson’s New Nashville Museum

Country music fans now have a new way to celebrate Alan Jackson’s remarkable career and learn more about the moments that helped his journey with the opening of his new museum located in downtown Nashville.

The Alan Jackson Museum can be found at 121 3rd Avenue South just off the popular Broadway strip. Since opening its doors in June, the unique space has welcomed locals and visitors from around the world to get an up-close look at the journey that took him from rural Georgia to massive stardom.

The exhibit features nearly 600 artifacts and memorabilia from Jackson’s personal life and decades-long music career, displayed in glass topped cases and floor-to-ceiling wall displays. Visitors can learn more about just about everything from Jackson’s early years, his relationship and marriage to his wife, Denise, and the steps he took to pursue his dream of becoming a country music singer.

Among the items on display is a paper bag filled with songs that Jackson brought with him when he moved to Nashville, the chair he sat in while writing early hits like “Here In The Real World” and clothing items drawn from album covers, television appearances, and music videos, including the boots, jeans and water-ski from his “Chatthoochee” music video.

Plus, many of the trophies that the hitmaker has earned throughout his career are available for viewing, such as Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards, along with recognitions celebrating his songwriting achievements and inductions into prestigious music halls of fame.

Beyond his musical achievements, the museum offers a more personal look at Jackson’s life. Childhood keepsakes, including a tricycle, school report cards, a sketchbook, his first cowboy hat and his first pair of boots, give fans a glimpse into his upbringing.

The collection also includes meaningful gifts presented to the Georgia native as a token of gratitude for his song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” which reflected on the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Among these items are a piece of metal from the World Trade Center, a piece of stone from the Pentagon and an honorary chief’s helmet from the New York City Fire Department.

Alan Jackson’s many notable live performances are another important part of the museum experience. One featured event is the final concert of his career, held at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium this summer. The performance is set to be celebrated beyond the museum, through a live album titled Alan Jackson: The Last Show — One More for the Road — The Finale, Live from Nashville, TN as well as in an upcoming NBC television special.

While visiting the museum, fans can also head to Jackson’s Silverbelly Distillery located on the building’s first floor. Together, the two attractions offer a unique experience as the world’s only whiskey distillery and country music museum.

Visitors of any age can choose to explore the space on their own with a general admission ticket or take part in the “Alan Jackson Experience,” which includes a guided tour of the Museum and Distillery, a Silverbelly flight tasting, a “bottle your own” experience, and access to the Distillery’s “Vault.”

There is also an option to purchase a VIP ticket to the museum, which offers general admission to the museum as well as a Silverbelly flight tasting.

The Alan Jackson Museum is open at 121 3rd Avenue South 10:00am-5:00pm, seven days a week. Tickets and info can be found at alanjacksonmuseum.com.