Musicians Hall Of Fame Rehomes Downtown Nashville’s Chet Atkins Statue
Pictured (L-R): c.g.p., John Knowles; artist/comedian, Ray Stevens; sculptor, Russell Faxon; President of the American Federation of Musicians Nashville Chapter, Dave Pomeroy; CEO, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Linda Chambers; country music artist and c.g.p., Steve Wariner. Photo: Jacquelyn Marushka
The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum hosted a ceremony on June 9 to unveil the beloved Chet Atkins bronze statue, which was recently displaced from its home of 23 years at the corner of 5th and Union in downtown Nashville. The statue will now reside at the museum.
The ceremony to celebrate the most photographed statue in Nashville was hosted by the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum’s CEO, Linda Chambers, and country artist, legendary guitarist and Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee, Steve Wariner.
Other special guests at the unveiling of the likeness of the guitar master included Dave Pomeroy, President of the American Federation of Musicians Nashville Chapter; Russell Faxon, sculptor; John Knowles, certified guitar player, and singer, comedian and Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee Ray Stevens.
