general information
Event Dates
Mar 28, 2008 - Dec 31, 2009
Contact Information
222 5th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37203
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places to stay
Hampton Inn & Suites at the University
Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport
Ramada Airport North - Near Opryland
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Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy, Co-Presented by SunTrust and Ford Motor Company
Few families have had such a major impact on country music as the Williamses. This 5,000-square-foot major exhibition examines the personal lives of Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr. and explores the dynamics that inspired some of the most influential country music ever recorded.
See the connections between these iconic figures and their creative heirs and discover how American music continues to be measured by the standards they set. To tell the story, Hank Williams Jr., Jett Williams, and members of the Williams family have offered over two-hundred rare artifacts never seen by the public, enabling the museum to create an unforgettably compelling saga of love, heartache, and redemption. The voices and music of all family members are heard throughout the exhibit. This major exhibition presents an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of a great American musical dynasty. Come learn more about the family at the foundation of country music.
Family Tradition Curator Videos
Go behind the scenes of Family Tradition: The William Family Legacy, Co-Presented by SunTrust and Ford Motor Company with exhibit curators Carolyn Tate and Michael McCall.
upcoming events
Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Franklin, TN
Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Cookeville, TN
Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Crawford, TN
Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Lawrenceburg, TN
Nov 22, 2009
Mannheim Steamroller
Chattanooga, TN