The Volunteer State Music Heritage Collection

Tennessee's musical identity is etched in every string plucked and every lyric penned. The Heritage Collection is a protected digital and physical archive dedicated to the preservation of these echoes.

The Collection

The Music Heritage Collection is a living archive, meticulously curated to preserve the rare artifacts that define the Volunteer State's influence on the world. Every piece is handled with the artisanal care it deserves, ensuring the story of our icons remains audible and vibrant.

Regarding artifact acquisition and donation, The Volunteer State Music Hall of Fame does not have an acquisition budget and does not purchase items. We rely 100% on contributions from supporters. If you are considering an artifact donation, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Thank you!

Currently our artifact archive "The Volunteer State Music Heritage Collection" holds over 250 items including recordings, books, posters, sheet music and more dating back to 1948. The archive will be held and displayed in the future Hall of Fame building.

Currently in our collection: (Select items only)

The Chuck Wagon Gang “I'll Fly Away” Columbia 78 RPM LP - 1948
Dolly Parton “Jolene” LP - 1974
Kitty Wells "Country Hit Parade" LP - 1956
Loretta Lynn "Coal Miners Daughter" LP - 1971
The Speer Family “The Speer Family Album” LP - 1955
Del Wood “Down Yonder” Tennessee Records 78 RPM LP - 1951
Johnnie & Jack “Tennessee Mountain Boys” LP - 1957
The Blackwood Brothers “Favorite Hymns & Spirituals” 45 RPM Set - 1952
The Happy Goodmans “I'm Too Near Home” LP - 1962
The Downings “Take One” LP - 1969
Connie Smith “Connie Smith” LP - 1964
The Blackwood Brothers “Sunday Meetin' Songs” Songbook - 1959
The Speer Family “The Gospel In Song” LP - 1965 (Hand Signed By Lena Brock “Mom” Speer)
Hank Williams Concert Poster (Replica) - 1952
Tennessee Ernie Ford “Ford Favorites” LP - 1957
Roy Acuff “The Great Speckled Bird and Other Favorites” LP - 1968
Roy Acuff “The Wabash Cannonball/The Great Speckled Bird” 45 RPM - 1960
Eddy Arnold "My World" LP - 1965
Dottie West "Dottie West Sings" LP - 1965
Grandpa Jones "Remembers The Brown's Ferry Four" LP - 1966
Ruby Wright "Dern Ya/A Silly Notion" 45 RPM - 1964
Dolly Parton "Joshua" 45 RPM - 1970

Preserve the Soundtrack of the Volunteer State

The Music Heritage Collection is a living archive. Whether you're visiting our vault in person to explore Tennessee's sonic history or contributing a piece of your own legacy, your involvement keeps our cultural flame burning bright. Every artifact tells a story; help us ensure they are never forgotten.

Donate an Artifact

Artifact Donation Form

Help us preserve the echoes of Tennessee's musical soul. If you possess an artifact of historical significance, please provide the details below for our curation team to review.