Lafayette – November 07, 2026 -- The Louisiana First Horizon Foundation has committed funding to the Louisiana Music Museum's capital campaign, securing naming recognition for the Walk of Legends Plaza at the planned Downtown Lafayette attraction. The museum is a program of the Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA).
Foundation Takes Naming Recognition for Walk of Legends Plaza
The plaza is an outdoor entrance space along South Buchanan Street, designed to honor Louisiana's musical legends. The Foundation's support goes toward the ongoing capital campaign. The announcement did not disclose the amount.
The Foundation is the private charitable arm of First Horizon National Corporation. It was founded in 2020 and has donated more than $15 million to community needs. Arts & Culture is one of its five impact areas, alongside Education & Leadership, Environment, Financial Literacy and Health & Human Services.
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The museum will use immersive exhibits, storytelling and educational programming to cover Cajun and Creole traditions, jazz, blues, zydeco, gospel and funk.
Jerry Prejean, Acadiana Market President for First Horizon, said the project will create new opportunities for education, tourism and economic growth in the communities the bank serves.
AcA Executive Director Samuel Oliver said the organization is grateful to First Horizon for helping bring the museum to life.
Construction Begins in 2027, Opening Set for 2028
Construction is expected to start in 2027, with the museum slated to open in 2028.