This Week in Nashville History

September 24th
In 1997, Brenda Lee, Harlan Howard and Cindy Walker are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

September 25th
Professional Baseball Player, David Weathers was born in Lawrenceburg on September 25th, 1969.

September 26th
Carlene Carter born "Rebecca Carlene Smith," Madison, Tennessee on September 26, 1955. Carlene is the daughter of Carl Smith, and June Carter.

September 27th
The National Life and Accident Insurance Company, owner of the Grand Ole Opry, purchased the Ryman Auditorium, and renamed it the "Grand Ole Opry House," on September 27, 1963. The purchase price was $207,500.

September 28th
Professional Baseball Player, Roy Joseph Cullenbine was born on October 18th, 1913 in Nashville. His final game was played on September 28th, 1947.

September 29th
Lorrie Morgan and Sammy Kershaw get married on this day in 2001.

September 30th
WSM TV channel 4 begins broadcasting in Nashville on September 30th, 1950.

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