The Hickory Music Factory (HMF) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2012 by Tony Eltora and Rick Cline. Their vision was to provide students and the community with more meaningful opportunities to learn, create and experience music in addition to fostering an environment of creativity and originality. The Hickory Music Factory places a particular emphasis on youth, and has programs designed to empower them through a variety of musical avenues.