Mel Tillis sells his theater in Branson

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 11 Jul 2002 4:43 pm

The Associated Press reports that Mel Tillis has sold his theater in Branson, Mo. The country star announced the sale of his 2,600-seat venue and 13 acres of land on Wednesday (July 10). He will perform 135 more shows there, through New Year’s Eve, then he plans to write songs, record with his band, the Statesiders, and make a Christmas album with his family. Tillis has been a mainstay of the Branson scene since 1990. He built the theater he sold this week in 1994. The new owner will lease the theater to the Tri-Lakes Assembly of God, to be used as a church. Sale price was not disclosed. Tillis will split time between homes in Branson, Tennessee and Florida. 07/11/02

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Larry Miller · Post by **Larry Miller** » 15 Jul 2002 4:19 pm

What will Terry do?

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 15 Jul 2002 4:22 pm

Probably just tour a few days a month. He's most likely tired of playing so many shows a year.

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Eddie Lange · Post by **Eddie Lange** » 16 Jul 2002 3:38 pm

I don't think times are gettin tough in Branson, I was just there and there seemed to be PLENTY of people ( or maybe just plenty of traffic!!)