Marathon Music Works is a

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and event space located in

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. It is a locally owned and operated venue in the Marathon Village neighborhood.

History and Location

Originally constructed as an auto

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to produce Marathon Automobiles in the early 1900s, Marathon Music Works was repurposed and opened its doors in November 2011 as a concert hall and event venue. Marathon Music Works is situated in the Marathon Village neighborhood. The neighborhood emerged from the buildings that once housed Marathon Motor Works, a pioneering automobile factory that operated from 1910 to 1914. It held the distinction of being the first fully functional automobile manufacturing factory in the

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until

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introduced the Saturn in 1990.

Name and Ownership

The venue's name, Marathon Music Works, was selected through a local community process. Residents of Nashville submitted their ideas, and the chosen name pays tribute to the building's previous use as Marathon Motor Works, an automobile manufacturer.

Notable Performances

Marathon Music Works has welcomed a diverse range of national and international touring artists, establishing itself as a notable music venue. Over the years, the stage has hosted performances by

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Marathon Live Management

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References

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