More For Our "Zoo"

Some terrific news today. Mr. Tommy L. Turner, an accomplished musician and lifelong member of the Jacksonville chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, presented the Nashville Symphony with four family heirlooms:

• A 1915 Gibson F-hole guitar;
• A 1960 Epiphone Classic guitar;
• A Martin ukulele; and
• A dulcimer handmade by Tommy’s father.

These instruments will be used as part of the NSO's Instrument Petting Zoo, which was lost in the flood. Tommy was inspired to make his gift after seeing coverage about a similar donation of a fine violin by Billy Ray Hearn.

Mr. Turner made his donation in person today and brought with him lots of documentation about each instrument. Here he is, at far right, with (from left to right) NSO President & CEO Alan Valentine, Billy Ray Hearn and NSO VP of Education and Community Engagement Mitchell Korn.