If you are fan of Opryland U.S.A., the musical theme park that was once nestled in Nashville, Tennessee before it closed, then this is the right video for you! In this video, you’re going to find out the truth behind Opryland’s closure. Opryland was Nashville Tennessee’s number one tourist destination every year it was opened except one. Opryland Theme Park, was a place where music and entertainment collided and it provided unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages.From thrilling rides to live performances, Opryland was more than just a theme park—it was a cultural icon. Explore the grounds of Opryland Nashville, once home to the iconic Grand Ole Opry, and learn about its transformation into Opry Mills Mall. Was this transformation a good idea, or bad idea? In this video, we uncover the reasons behind Gaylord Entertainment's decision to shutter this beloved attraction. We’re going to separate fact from fiction.
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Nashville Scene
Looking Back at the Rushed 1997 Closure of Opryland USA
LAURA BROWN
https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/looking-back-at-the-rushed-1997-closure-of-opryland-usa/article_5cad5fc4-8215-11ed-a845-1f29bb40b636.html
Expedition Theme Park
The Closed History of Opryland USA- A Theme Park Replaced by a mall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw7H2FH38xc&t=448s
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center/overview/
Opry Mills
https://www.simon.com/mall/opry-mills
Grand Ole Opry
https://www.opry.com/experience-the-opry
Washington Post
Troubles in Opryland
Dana Hedgpeth
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/2001/04/13/troubles-in-opryland/5f0e3999-8f9b-41a8-9379-d5a261de312d/
WKRN News 2
Riding that nostalgia wave from Opryland U.S.A.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbwwC4eaq14&t=5s
Derek Fugate
A Look Back at Opryland USA Amusement Park, Nashville, Tennessee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N7fewyUKis
Duke Marsh
Opryland Trip 1981
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2kn5zhZAiQ
Wilton Wanderlust
Opryland USA Theme Park In Video June 1990!-VHS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSzYUWaxUQc
spsimmons
Opryland USA 1994
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecuiU2oo4Eo
The Dinner King
Opryland Chaos Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s90ZXADV-iA
Music Credits
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Chapters
00:00 Opryland U.S.A.
04:14 Opry Mills is a great mall.
09:18 Closing Opryland was a P.R. Disaster
13:55 Closing Opryland lacked due diligence
15:01 Opryland Heroes and Villains
16:14 The Truth about Opryland U.S.A.
19:10 Closing Opryland, the verdict.