April 23rd
Country music clothing designer and Local Nashvillian, Manuel was born on April 23rd, 1938.
April 24th
John Donelson's Party arrives at Fort Nashborough on April 24th, 1780.
April 25th
Greer Stadium opened on April 25th, 1978.
April 26th
On April 26th, 1990,Country Music Executive and Hall of Fame member, Wesley Rose, dies in Nashville at the age of 72.
April 27th
Opryland USA theme park opens on April 27th, 1971.
April 28th
The cornerstone of Vanderbilt University was laid on April 28th, 1874.
April 29th
April 29th, 1984, marked the beginning of the wettest week in Nashville History with over 101/2 inches of rainfall recorded.
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