Opryland USA

Opryland USA
Opryland USA logo used from the late 1980s to 1997
LocationNashville, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates36°12′30″N 86°41′43″W / 36.20833°N 86.69528°W / 36.20833; -86.69528
StatusDefunct
OpenedMay 27, 1972;
52 years ago
 (1972-05-27)
ClosedDecember 31, 1997;
26 years ago
 (1997-12-31)
OwnerGaylord Entertainment Company
Slogan"Home of American Music"
"America's Musical Showpark"
"The Original Country Hit!"
"Great Shows! Great Rides! Great Times!"
Area120 acres (0.49 km2)
Attractions
Total27
Roller coasters6
Water rides3

Opryland USA (later called Opryland Themepark and colloquially "Opryland") was a theme park in Nashville, Tennessee. It operated seasonally (generally March to October) from 1972 to 1997, and for a special Christmas-themed engagement every December from 1993 to 1997. During the late 1980s, nearly 2.5 million people visited the park annually. Billed as the "Home of American Music", Opryland USA featured a large number of musical shows along with typical amusement park rides, such as roller coasters. The park was closed and demolished following the 1997 season. On its site was built Opry Mills, an outlet-heavy shopping mall, which opened in 2000.