This case tells the story of an iconic and historic Nashville landmark retail establishment which was abruptly closed and placed on the market after nearly 75 years in business. The Ernest Tubb Record Shop was a historic business as well as a small-scale entertainment venue, serving as the site of The Midnite Jamboree radio show. The case demonstrates the challenges of trying to maintain a legacy business during a time of rapid economic change and redevelopment within Nashville. Other key themes are managing business life cycles, succession plans, exit strategies, and economic opportunity cost pressures.