Nov 26
James Monroe selling music hall
James MonroeJames Monroe is abandoning his latest business venture after a short run.The Daily News of Bowling Green, Ky., is reporting that the James Monroe Music Hall and Campground in Franklin has already closed and will be auctioned next month. The newspaper quoted sources from the Franklin-Simpson Tourism Commission.
Monroe’s enterprise was located near Franklin.
James Monroe, son of Bill Monroe, opened the venue in April 2006 with a four-day bluegrass festival inside the 700-seat music hall. Performances were given by Bobby Osborne, Mac Wiseman, Ronnie Stoneman and Larry Sparks.
Monroe was also bringing in a mix of country music and bluegrass acts, acts, including several Grand Ole Opry members and other classic country artists.
Dan Ware, director of the tourism bureau, told the Bowling Green newspaper that Monroe was wanting to focus on other business interests.
The property will be divided into two tracts and sold at auction on Dec. 13.
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