Closure and layoffsPlanned
General Jackson Showboat closure will affect 114 workers
A Tennessee notice lists a planned shutdown and workforce impact.
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Key date
- Planned December 15, 2026
- Reported
- Announcement / report October 20, 2026 · reviewed October 23, 2026
- As of
- October 23, 2026
The General Jackson Showboat in Nashville is scheduled to close on December 15, 2026. A Tennessee notice posted October 20 lists 114 affected workers. WSMV reported the filing on October 21.
Operator Opry Entertainment Group attributed the retirement to ongoing maintenance problems. The state rapid-response team is coordinating services for affected employees. This is a planned shutdown of the showboat operation, not a closure of all of the operator’s attractions.
What is confirmed
- 114 affected workers listed.
Dates and scope
- The announced date is in the future; this event is planned, not completed as of October 23, 2026.
- This article covers the specific event described, not every change at the company.
- Information reviewed October 23, 2026; later developments may not be reflected.
Sources
- www.wsmv.com — reportingwww.wsmv.com — reporting
- comptroller.aem.extglb.tn.gov — reportingcomptroller.aem.extglb.tn.gov — reporting
Corrections and updates
No corrections to date. Sources reviewed October 23, 2026.