NPT: Memories of Nashville: Opryland USA

For more than 26 years, a 212-acre area of eastern Davidson County in Tennessee was The Home of American Music and so much more to millions of music and thrill-ride fans. Opryland, USA, which opened in 1972, was the first major theme park dedicated to live performances, and as any kid who rode the Grizzly River Rampage or the Wabash Cannonball can attest to, howls of laughter and screams of joy were an important part of the experience.

Nashville Public Television gives fans of the park, and viewers throughout Middle Tennessee, a chance to journey back to the park with MEMORIES OF OPRYLAND, the latest installment in the Memories of Nashville series. This segment of the documentary looks at the great rides that made Opryland worth a visit as well as Opryland's biggest fan: Roy Acuff.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Opryland USA
• Opryland Themepark
• Opryland
• Nashville
• Wabash Cannonball
• Delta Demon
• Flume Zoom
• Tin Lizzies
• Grizzly River Rampage
• Rockin' Rollercoaster
• Rockin Roller coaster
• Roy Acuff
• Grand Ole Opry

[ballenberkley]

Exactly they were morons when they got rid of this place , they really messed up the culture and heritage of nashville WE WANT OPRYLAND BACK !

[scorpiogirl100]

i agree...whoever the guy was that decided to tear it down and make a mall should be tied to a stake, and have the ENTIRE state of TN stone him to death!

[melissawilson777]

Gaylord was the one who sold it and let it be torn down. He never wanted the park. They tied the purchase of the hotel to the park. So sad. I always hoped my daughters would get to perform there like I did...

[beckigreen]

I think Opryland would be so successful now,because of American Idol. American Idol could have had a tie-in with the park. They could have contestants perform there and give concerts.

[lanegjones]

@scrowfan41 No it wasnt they just said Dolly is opening another one soon

[lanegjones]

@stacia03demarco98 Your wish was granted today by Dolly Parton

[m31ee]

A cheaper less fun version is coming back now. Thank you Dolly Parton.

[lanegjones]

@SyluxLockjaw its a good mall anddolly parton announced today its opening back up by the mall

[SyluxLockjaw]

Opry Mills isn't even a good mall.

[ELLDEE321]

i worked at opryland in the summer of '91. it was fun job.i miss that place

[stacia03demarco98]

TOO MANY GREAT MEMORIES MISS IT ALOT WANT IT BACK!!!!!

[KuyaBillRomjue]

AWESOME PARK, what a shame such a unique place was replaced with a damn Shopping Mall! Malls are a Dime a Dozen, a Great Theme Park is Priceless. It all comes down to the CEO's Greed... At least we have the memories. Gaylord will never make a dime off of me in that Shopping Mall...