Apr 27, 2022 - News
Cannery Row will stick to music
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Music industry veteran Brent Hyams has been hired to operate music venues inside the Cannery Row building, the longtime home to the Mercy Lounge complex.
What we're watching: Mercy Lounge announced last year its lease wouldn't be renewed after nearly 20 years in the space.
- DZL, which owns the Cannery Row building, vowed at the time to maintain the space as music venues.
- The facility will undergo upgrades beginning in June and reopen later this summer, the company announced. The final Mercy Lounge concerts will be in May.
Why it matters: It's been a tumultuous time for independent music venues in Nashville.
- Earlier this year, 3rd and Lindsley's owner confirmed they're exploring relocation.
- And the longtime operators of Exit/In could be forced out after that building was sold last year. The new owners have also vowed to maintain Exit/In as a music venue, but it's in question if the club will remain independent.
- Corporate giants Live Nation and AEG have invested heavily in Nashville's live music industry in recent years, making it difficult for independent clubs to succeed.
What he's saying: "This is a legacy opportunity for me as someone who has both been a fan of the Cannery and worked within Nashville's music industry," Hyams said.
- Hyams previously worked at the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
