The family of soul legend Otis Redding opened an $11.2 million arts centre in his hometown; the facility gives young musicians recording studios and songwriting spaces

• Image Credit: Greater Macon Chamber of CommerceThe family of soul music legend Otis Redding has opened an $11.2 million arts centre in his hometown of Macon, Georgia, offering young people access to recording studios, songwriting rooms and musical instruments.
• The facility, established by the Otis Redding Foundation, provides a permanent home for the family's longstanding efforts to introduce children to music and creative expression.
• Opened in March 2025, the centre brings together education, performance and technology under one roof, continuing the singer's legacy while giving a new generati