Nashville, TN: Showboat General Jackson

Country: United States of America
State: Tennessee
City: Nashville
Location: Cumberland River (docked at Pennington Bend; 2812 Opryland Drive)

Showboat, built 1985 for the Opryland theme park (which closed in 1997). Launched 20 April 1985. Used mainly for country music concerts, but also for gospel music and musicals. Occasionally used outside Nashville. Capacity: 1200 passengers.

Links: generaljackson.com, Wikipedia

Nashville, TN: Showboat General Jackson Front Text: "Cruisin' on the River"
Reverse Text: "Opryland USA, The General Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee. The General Jackson cruises down the Cumberland River, recalling the days of showboat entertainment. Christened in 1985, the showboat measures 300 feet long and stands four decks high. It is fully air-conditioned with a cocktail lounge, snack bar and gift shop."
Publisher: TMC Thurston Moore Country Ltd., Madison TN
Size: Modern
Sent: from Nashville to Boerne TX, 1989

Nashville, TN: Showboat General Jackson Front Text: "General Jackson", "Victorian Theater"
Reverse Text: "The General Jackson, Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee. The General Jackson's Victorian Theater comes alive with both day and night cruises featuring fantastic food and top notch entertainment."
Publisher: Opryland / Southern Post Card Co., Goodlettsville TN; P335616; 1986
Size: Modern
Not sent.

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