Patsy Cline Museum Coming To Downtown Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Museum Founders Shannon Miller and Bill Miller, Mayor Megan Barry, and Julie Fudge (Cline’s daughter). Photo: Erin Lee Allender

Bill Miller, founder of The Johnny Cash Museum, has revealed plans for The Patsy Cline Museum in downtown Nashville. It’s his latest business venture following The Johnny Cash Museum and the future opening of Nudie’s Honky Tonk.

Construction will begin in June on the museum honoring Cline. The museum, which will be funded and operated by the Miller family organization, will take up several thousand square feet of space directly above the Johnny Cash Museum at 119 3rd Ave. in Nashville.

The exhibits will include interactive cutting-edge audio and touch screen video technology. The family of Patsy Cline is providing never-before-seen pieces from their personal archive, allowing the museum to host the largest collection of rare Cline artifacts in the world, including many of Cline’s personal possessions, costumes, awards, letters, furniture and photographs.

“Of all the artists in the history of country music, few are as recognized and as recognizable as Patsy Cline. Despite the fact that she passed decades ago, her impact and presence are every bit as big today as ever. She has transcended generations and genres and is indisputably the greatest and most influential female country music artist of all time. She’s a true icon deserving of her own museum. Her fans from around the globe will have a place to come and celebrate her life and legacy. It’s a pleasure and an honor to be working with Patsy’s children on this world-class museum project,” Miller said.

Julie Fudge, Cline’s daughter, adds, “I am very happy to speak on behalf of my brothers, Randy and Chip, and in honor of the legacy of my mother Patsy Cline. Since the passing of our father last fall, this is our first step together in continuing to share Mom’s music, life and story, as we feel Dad would have. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with and experience what Bill will present to old and new fans alike.”

“I’m grateful for Bill Miller’s leadership in helping to preserve and showcase Nashville’s history, and I’m looking forward to visiting the new museum and learning more about the remarkable life and career of Patsy Cline,” said Mayor Megan Barry.