Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Little Jimmy Dickens

1920-2015

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2018

1. Little Jimmy Dickens Marker

Inscription. Little Jimmy Dickens first debuted on the Ryman stage in 1948 and went on to become one of the longest tenured and most beloved members of the Grand Ole Opry. His rhinestone-studded outfit, wild novelty hits, and infectious country humor captured the hearts of millions. A member of the Opry for 49 years (1948-1957 & 1975-2015), Dickens was one of the Opry's greatest ambassadors and a mentor for new generations of performers. His deep reverence for the Opry was best stated by the man himself: "The circle can't be broken." Statue by Ben Watts.

Erected by Grand Old Opry & Ryman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 36° 9.675′ N, 86° 46.708′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Downtown. It is on 5th Ave North, on the left when traveling north. Behind the Ryman. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 5th Ave North, Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

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specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birth of Bluegrass (within shouting distance of this marker); Ryman Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ryman Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Green Ryman (within shouting distance of this marker); Pekka Rinne (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Walker (about 500 feet away); John Robert Lewis (about 500 feet away); Battle of the Bluffs (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2018

2. Little Jimmy Dickens Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2018

3. Little Jimmy Dickens Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2018

4. Little Jimmy Dickens Marker

Little Jimmy Dickens image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 10, 2012

5. Little Jimmy Dickens

Taken by me during a Grand Ole Opry performance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.