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Discover a piece of Knoxville, Tennessee history with this original Showtime newspaper section from The Knoxville News-Sentinel, dated Sunday, May 8, 1988. This vintage ephemera offers a fascinating glimpse into the local entertainment scene of the late 1980s.
The front page prominently features an article about opera in Knoxville colleges and a story on the Cumberland County Playhouse's 'A Homestead Album'. The reverse side boasts a full-page advertisement for the iconic 'Marlboro Country Music' concert, showcasing legendary artists Merle Haggard, The Judds, and Ricky Van Shelton, live at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Wednesday, May 11, 1988. This unique item captures the vibrant music and cultural landscape of the era, making it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of country music, Knoxville history, or vintage advertising. It's an excellent addition to any collection of 1980s music memorabilia or local historical documents.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, may have some creasing, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and use.
Measures approximately 13.75 by 12 inches
1988 Knoxville News Showtime Opera Merle Haggard The Judds Ricky Van Shelton Ad
$26.99
The front page prominently features an article about opera in Knoxville colleges and a story on the Cumberland County Playhouse's 'A Homestead Album'. The reverse side boasts a full-page advertisement for the iconic 'Marlboro Country Music' concert, showcasing legendary artists Merle Haggard, The Judds, and Ricky Van Shelton, live at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Wednesday, May 11, 1988. This unique item captures the vibrant music and cultural landscape of the era, making it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of country music, Knoxville history, or vintage advertising. It's an excellent addition to any collection of 1980s music memorabilia or local historical documents.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, may have some creasing, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and use.
Measures approximately 13.75 by 12 inches