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Mar 7, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 7 1983 The Nashville Network Was Launched.

On this day March 7 1983 The Nashville Network officially launched bringing country music programming and Southern culture to television. Known as TNN the network featured a mix of country music performances talk shows motor racing and outdoor lifestyle programs quickly becoming a go-to channel for country fans.

TNN was a major platform for country music in the 80s and 90s airing popular shows like Nashville Now Crook and Chase and Grand Ole Opry Live. Over time the network underwent...

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