Grand Ole Opry Moves to New Suburban Home
The Grand Ole Opry plans a move from its downtown Nashville Ry Auditorium to a modern suburban venue as part of Opryland U.S.A. a $25 million park. Construction starts this summer and the Opry will leave behind Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and the old gospel tabernacle crowds. Roy Acuff reflects on changes as drums replace fiddles and more listeners tune in nationwide including Tokyo's imitation Grand Ole Opry.
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One-Year-Old with 50 Surgeries Faces Long Road Ahead
In Lexington Jimmy Kerns, age 1, endures more than 50 operations for a rare intestinal condition. A neck heart catheter provides nutrition as doctors monitor bowel growth and possible normal life prospects. Separate item notes Smith's Transfer to acquire Bell Lines for 7 million dollars pending ICC approval.
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