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The unexpected closure of Opryland USA in 1997 remains one of Nashville’s greatest losses. The public was promised that part of the park would remain intact — it didn’t. For 25 years, Opryland was the cultural centerpiece of the city. The community is still asking: “Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a mall?”
- Year2025
- Runtime75 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- GenreDocumentary
- DirectorBrandon Vestal
- ProducerRyan Tyrrell
- CastBarry Amato, Bob Whitaker, Bud Wendell, Dari Ann Amato, Stacey Jones, Jessica Maloan, Joe Jerles, Josh Williams, Mack Lunn, Melinda Kolker, Michael Parham, Russ and Becky Jeffers, Ryan Crowder, Shirley Tripp, Tim Hollis, Percy Travis
- CinematographerBrandon Vestal
- EditorBrandon Vestal
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Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: United States of America.
The unexpected closure of Opryland USA in 1997 remains one of Nashville’s greatest losses. The public was promised that part of the park would remain intact — it didn’t. For 25 years, Opryland was the cultural centerpiece of the city. The community is still asking: “Why was Opryland closed and replaced with a mall?”
- Year2025
- Runtime75 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- GenreDocumentary
- DirectorBrandon Vestal
- ProducerRyan Tyrrell
- CastBarry Amato, Bob Whitaker, Bud Wendell, Dari Ann Amato, Stacey Jones, Jessica Maloan, Joe Jerles, Josh Williams, Mack Lunn, Melinda Kolker, Michael Parham, Russ and Becky Jeffers, Ryan Crowder, Shirley Tripp, Tim Hollis, Percy Travis
- CinematographerBrandon Vestal
- EditorBrandon Vestal