John Prine's 'You Got Gold' celebration prompts Arnold's comeback in Nashville
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Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine's forever influence on time, space and place will be uniquely feted during the second year of "You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine" events occurring around Nashville from Oct. 8-10, 2023.
To wit, Arnold's Country Kitchen — a popular eatery (beloved by Prine, among many) located in a small cinderblock building at 605 Eighth Ave. S. that announced its closure after 40 years in business on Dec. 30, 2022 — will temporarily reopen on Oct. 9 and 10 for events from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT.
Prine's favorite meatloaf will be served and the venue will also host an official Oh Boy Records pop-up store both days, selling Prine's merchandise and music.
In its second year, "You Got Gold" takes place Oct. 8-10, the Prine family has confirmed. Alongside Arnold's venues across Nashville (yes, even White Castle fast food establishments serving the slider hamburgers Prine also enjoyed), including the CMA Theater (Oct. 8), Basement East (Oct. 9) and Ryman Auditorium (Oct. 10, coinciding with Prine's birthday) will host events.
Tickets for events are available at http://yougotgold.johnprine.com.
"The time I spent with John on the road made one thing very clear - the community he helped create was always, and remains, at the heart of the music, and the work we continue to do every day," Prine's wife Fiona Whelan Prine said in a statement. "I'm so happy that 'You Got Gold' will now become an annual event to ensure that we maintain that connection and grow our beloved community."
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Event proceeds will benefit the Hello in There Foundation, an initiative spurred by Prine's 1971-released ballad and established by Prine's family to, as a statement notes, "honor his memory and continue the love, kindness and generosity he shared with the world by "[identifying and collaborating] with individuals and communities to offer support for people who are marginalized, discriminated against or, for any reason, are otherwise forgotten."
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Arnold's Country Kitchen reopens in Nashville to celebrate John Prine
