Nashville Palace
Live country music, dancing, great food and drinks make the Nashville Palace the #1 spot for entertainment and a perfect place for a special event in Music Valley.
Remember, this is the place where the stars hang out... you never know when you'll see a famous face!
We hope you enjoy the brief video tour of the Nashville Palace.
Dinner Show Starring Irlene Mandrell
The Mandrell Sisters with Jet
Irlene Mandrell, the youngest of the famous Mandrell sisters, skyrocketed to fame from her role in the NBC series "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters."
Many fans remember watching her on Saturday Nights during the popular country comedy show "Hee Haw", where she spent eight years as a regular cast member.
Irlene has enjoyed success as an actress, model, entertainer and through her many endorsements, as well as extensive charity work including the Irlene Mandrell Celebrity Shoot. Guests can expect some comedy, a live band, great food and family fun all wrapped into one!
Little Jimmy Dickens
History
The Nashville Palace first opened its doors in 1977 across the street from the Grand Ole Opry. The first year alone, Jerry Reed played more than 30 times and a pretty 17 year old named Lorrie Morgan got first time jitters on the Palace stage.
Mel Tillis and Larry Hamilton
Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Sawyer Brown, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Dean, Eddy Arnold, Jimmy Dickens, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Patty Loveless and many others were also performers or frequent customers.
Dottie West had been scheduled to play the Monday after she was killed in September, 1991. Webb Pierce was such a regular that he had his own cooler in the back of the bar. Porter Wagoner came by often because it wasn't far from his house.
One day in the early '80's, a young man named Randy Traywick came in, wanting to perform but willing just to wash the dishes. He later changed his name to Randy Travis and the rest is history.
Larry Hamilton and Jet
Another youngster, Ricky Van Shelton, also got his start at the Palace. An unknown, Alan Jackson, who then worked in the mailroom at Opryland, used to sleep in his van in the parking lot, waiting for his chance to get on stage.
Today the Nashville Palace has moved down the street one block, but still in the heart of Music Valley. The facility is much larger but the roots are the same. There is a history and pride in country music that everyone that walks through the doors can feel.
Great country music can be heard live daily. And remember...you never know who you might see on stage at the Nashville Palace!
- Lots of FREE parking
- 15,000 square feet under one roof
- Accommodates over 700 people easily
- 2 separate stages
- Large dance floor
- Abundant restroom facilities
- Historic country music artifact decor