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ABOUT

Phrank’s was an early Nashville punk venue associated with Rick Champion in 1980. The Tennessee Encyclopedia records its closure in November that year; this is history, not a place to visit now.

Phrank's TODAY

Historical venue; not a current recommendation.

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

Punk, New Wave. Historical venue.

SOURCES

Details compiled from public sources. Run this venue? Get in touch to confirm or correct the listing.

  1. Nashville audit: tennesseeencyclopedia.net (website)Rick Champion, punk venue and November 1980 closure.
  2. Nashville audit: www.nashvillescene.com (website)Retrospective with participant interviews identifies Broadway basement and January 1980 booking role; does not justify precise downtown/map pin claim.

QUICK FACTS

ADDRESS
YEARS ACTIVE1980 - 1980

LOCATION

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