Johnny Cash Museum Opens For VIP Tours - Stacy McCloud

NASHVILLE, Tenn - - Right in the heart of music city you will now find a permanent home for all things - Johnny Cash. He would be pleased with what they are doing in his name here says his brother Tommy, who adds that it's hard to not get emotional when he see's pictures from so long ago. It chokes me up. Especially seeing pictures of mama and daddy that I've never seen before.Among the VIP's getting a first look at the museum, was former Vice President of the U.S. Al Gore. Cash and Gore were close friends In fact, Cash campaigned for Gore when he ran for President in 1988. Cash says he has seen a lot of museums but this one is really first class. You can mark my words, this will became one of the major tourist attractions for Nashville.Bill Miller was one of cash's best friends.He and his wife funded the museum and provided much of the memorabilia. They say authenticity was key when they put it together. Of course there are tons of items that highlight Cash's career. A wall of records, awards, hand written lyrics, over 25 stage costumes, even a theater where you can watch his films. But you also get a glimpse into Cash's personal life, starting with his humble beginnings picking cotton, his first toys, report cards and year books. You will also see pictures and memorabilia from his days in the air force and of course lots of items that represent his life at home with his beloved wife June Carter Cash. Probably the most unique items is a salvaged stone wall from their lake house, that burned to the ground several years back. The artifacts themselves tell the story which makes it unique says Bill Miller. Miller says whether you walk in knowing a little or a lot about Johnny Cash, you will leave with a new perspective of the man in black. He was humble but he would be proud. The only regret I have is hat we can't walk through it togetherThe museum opens to the public on Thursday May 30th. For more information you can click HERE! _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WZTV on Facebook:   / foxnashville   WZTV on Twitter:   / foxnashville   Subscribe to WZTV on YouTube:    / @fox17nashville   Daily News Playlist:    • Playlist   For more information, visit https://fox17.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 615.369.1717 Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow. #WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville