The former mansion of country music legend Conway Twitty, located in the Nashville area, has been saved from being demolished. The current owners had initially planned to tear it down, but they changed their minds after receiving a strong public backlash.
The luxurious property owned by Twitty in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was not only his estate but also the location of his famous tourist attraction called Twitty City. However, after Twitty passed away in 1993, the property was sold to the Trinity Broadcasting Network, who transformed it into an entertainment complex. Currently, the property is being used as the filming location for Mike Huckabee's show, Huckabee.
The reason why Conway Twitty's home was going to be demolished was because a tornado hit the area in December of 2023, causing damage to the structural integrity of the mansion. Frank Amedia, who represents TBN's real estate division, proposed a plan to the Hendersonville Planning Commission. The plan involved demolishing all the structures on the property, except for the Huckabee Theater, in order to create space for a planned studio expansion and senior living facilities. This plan received a lot of attention from the media.
After the Board of Mayor and Aldermen initially voted against TBN, the television network has made changes to its plans. According to WKRN in Nashville, TBN decided to alter its plans in response to public feedback and a meeting with Joni Ryles, the daughter of Twitty, who had previously expressed opposition to the demolition.
The decision to take action regarding Conway Twitty's house was made after careful consideration, prayers, and discussions with various individuals. Despite the additional expenses involved, the main concern was doing what was deemed right.
TBN has not yet provided detailed information about how they plan to preserve the Twitty Mansion. However, Amedia has expressed his desire to utilize the location in order to pay tribute to the influential legacy of the renowned country musician.
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