Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Is Coming to Nashville
It will be the museum’s first music-themed attraction, “Soundtrack of America,” and will celebrate iconic musicians.
Madame Tussauds wax museum is heading to Music City!
Set to open in spring 2017, the new location will be located in Nashville’s Opry Mills mall, Music Row reports. It will be the museum’s first music-themed attraction, “Soundtrack of America,” and will celebrate iconic musicians. Fans can expect over 45 figures, including Carrie Underwood and Johnny Cash.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open the first Madame Tussauds in Tennessee in a little over a year,” Ben Thompson, Merlin’s senior marketing director of new openings and acquisitions, said in a statement. “This fun and unique attraction will highlight milestone moments from historical to contemporary music — both from around the country and in Nashville.”
“Opry Mills has always been a top tourist destination in Music City,” explained Gregg Goodman, president of The Mills, a Simon Company. “We are beyond excited to be the home of the first-ever music-themed Madame Tussauds. The team at Merlin is sure to deliver a project that will exceed even the wildest of expectations.”
Madame Tussauds is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments plc. Other U.S. locations include Hollywood, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Orlando.
