“I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time.”
—Lyrics from “I Walk The Line” by former Nashville resident, Johnny Cash
MPB SECRETS
- In 1941, Nashville was granted the first FM license in the United States.
- The Goo Goo Cluster was created here.
- Nashville was founded on Christmas Eve in 1779.
- The Grand Ole Opry has broadcast its show every Friday and Saturday night since 1925 making it the longest-running live radio program in the world.






