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Phrank's

Nashville, United States

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Nashville's first punk music club, founded in 1980 by Rick Champion. Pioneering role in introducing punk rock.

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Trailblazer in Nashville punk music

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ADDRESSDowntown Nashville, TN

YEARS ACTIVE1980 - Present

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