Member Services
Programs worth a full read
Local 257 is committed to offer our members a variety of meaningful services, including a group health care plan, discounts on auto and life Insurance, access to the AFM's instrument insurance policy, free rehearsal hall and much more.
Healthcare & financial wellness
Sound Healthcare & Financial
Programs built around the realities of freelance and gig work: coverage questions, planning, and support that speaks musician—not corporate HR boilerplate.
If you are sorting health options or need a steady hand on long-term money questions, start here and use the resources Sound Healthcare puts in one place.
Banking built for members
The Tennessee Credit Union
Credit union services are a practical union benefit: competitive rates, member-owned structure, and products that fit everyday money moves between tours, sessions, and slow weeks.
Review the current services overview (PDF) to see what is available and how to connect as a member.
Retirement from covered work
AFM Pension Info
The AFM-EP Fund is a major piece of long-term security for musicians who earn covered contributions. Eligibility, vesting, and plan details all live on the official fund site.
Whether you are new to the fund or catching up after years on the road, the pension portal is the authoritative source for forms and plan communication.
On-site at Local 257
Free Rehearsal Hall
The Cooper Rehearsal Hall is free for current Local 257 members: a real room with stage, lighting, P.A., and hours that match working bands—not a closet with a folding chair.
Book time, see what is included, and plan your next rehearsal without renting a strip-mall unit by the hour.
Coverage for your livelihood
Instrument Insurance
Your instruments and rigs are how you pay rent. Local 257 routes members toward instrument and equipment coverage, liability options, and related plans that match real stage and studio risk.
The benefits hub gathers the full insurance picture in one place—so you are not hunting PDFs across three different menus.
Carrier overview
HUB Insurance
HUB’s instrument program is the document many members hand to their accountant or spouse when someone asks, “Is the rig actually covered?”
Download the current overview for coverage highlights, then loop back to the benefits page if you want the full menu of union-access plans.
Local 257 extras
Other AFM 257 Discounts
Beyond the headline programs, the union stacks member-only savings and partner offers—think everyday costs, not just a single coupon code.
The benefits hub is the index for what is active, how to redeem, and what requires a quick call to the hall.
National union member perks
Union Plus Program
Union Plus extends the relationship past the gig: legal help, travel, retail savings, and programs designed for union households.
It is one of the easiest ways to remind folks why card-carrying membership matters on a Tuesday afternoon—not only on the picket line.
Tools & member web presence
Member Site Links
A curated directory of member sites, tools, and practical bookmarks—sorted for browsing when you need a player, a teacher, or inspiration from peers who keep their pages current.
If you maintain a public site as a 257 member, this is where the local points the wider world.