Athens Music Walk of Fame
Location
Downtown Athens
Athens
GA
30601
Hours of Operation
- Monday : All Day
- Tuesday : All Day
- Wednesday : All Day
- Thursday : All Day
- Friday : All Day
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Athens, Georgia, has been known for its music scene for decades and has spanned generations and many genres of sound. As of September 2020, the community has marked this iconic music heritage with the Athens Music Walk of Fame, a new attraction in downtown Athens that passes by some of Athens' most famous music venues such as the Georgia Theatre and the 40 Watt Club. The inductees include some familiar names such as R.E.M., the B-52's and the Drive by Truckers, but also provide a deeper look into Athens' music heritage with performers such as Hal Johnson, just waiting to be discovered.
The Athens Music Walk of Fame is a two-square-block area in downtown Athens bounded by Pulaski Street, West Washington Street, North Lumpkin Street, and West Clayton Street. The walk passes several renowned music venues in western downtown, including the Morton Theatre, the 40 Watt Club, and the Georgia Theatre
Download the Athens Music Walk of Fame app, which uses proximity beacons to share specific sights and sounds associated with each honoree as users come within about 20 feet of the plaque. An Athens Music Walk of Fame brochure also details the locations.