Patsy Cline Museum to Close This May — Making Way for More Johnny Cash
It’s the end of a Nashville era, y’all. The Patsy Cline Museum — a tribute to one of country music’s most iconic voices — is officially closing its doors on May 15th.
Located above the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Avenue, the Patsy Cline Museum has welcomed fans from all over the world since opening in April 2017. But after seven years of honoring the life and legacy of the “Crazy” hitmaker, it’s about to get the boot — literally.
The space will be repurposed into a 4,000-square-foot expansion of the Johnny Cash Museum, turning what was once a dual tribute into a Cash-only compound.
No official word yet on what will happen to Patsy’s memorabilia — her stage costumes, handwritten letters, and personal treasures — but fans are hoping her legacy finds a new spotlight somewhere in Music City.
Sadly, Patsy isn’t the only country legend to lose museum real estate in recent years. The George Jones Museum also closed down back in 2021 after just six years in business.
And while we’re pouring one out for Nashville institutions, let’s not forget the late, great Music City Party Tub — yes, the infamous hot tub on wheels that drove around downtown until the health department (rightfully) said “No more splashing with strangers during a pandemic.”
From pedal taverns to Patsy’s final bow, some things in this town are just too legendary to last.
So here’s to Patsy Cline — a voice that could crack the Grand Ole Opry ceiling and break hearts with a single note. Her museum may be closing, but her place in country music history? Untouchable.
