Buffkin / Baker, a retained search firm headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., acquired MusicRowSearch, an executive search firm targeting the entertainment industry. The deal, which closed Tuesday, expands Buffkin / Baker’s service lines and leverage future growth. Terms of the transaction were not announced.

“We have been in growth mode this year, and I am thrilled to have my longtime colleague, Tom Truitt and MusicRowSearch join our firm,” said Craig Buffkin, managing partner of Buffkin / Baker. “This partnership allows us to leverage two of the top industries in the Nashville landscape — health care and the entertainment business. This will open the door to exciting new horizons for our companies.”

MusicRowSearch will retain its brand and maintain its downtown office, adding an office to Buffkin / Baker’s Nashville operations. Truitt will serve as partner and head the firm's entertainment group.

Buffkin / Baker's target sectors include healthcare, higher education, digital media, digital marketing, technology, private club, financial services and nonprofit.