Community revives Nashville Red Grooms carousel

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Nashville was home to a special carousel many years ago. Artist Red Grooms made 36 unique figures for this ride.

This carousel was popular but could not make enough money. So, it was put in storage at the Tennessee State Museum.

Today, many people are asking if the carousel will return. The museum now seeks partners to restore and operate it.

The museum faced delays due to a tornado and the pandemic. The artist, Red Grooms, truly wishes for people to ride his art.

Grooms creates fun art pieces that people can interact with. His carousel lets visitors climb onto a real work of art.

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Who made the figures for the carousel?

Artist Red Grooms made 36 unique figures for this ride.

Why was the carousel put in storage?

The carousel was popular but could not make enough money.

What does the museum want to do with the carousel now?

The museum seeks partners to restore and operate it.

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