Nashville MusiciansAssociation
AFM Local 257 — Since 1902
AFM Local 257 Nashville
Built for the musicianswho keep Nashville moving.
Contracts, advocacy, benefits, and community for session players, gigging artists, educators, and working professionals across Music City.
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About Local 257
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The Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257, was founded in 1902. Our mission is to promote respect for musicians, the work they do, and the intellectual property they create, in a constantly evolving business en…
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