The Possum Hunters Tribute Album
Behind the scenes of the making of this historic album.
In 1925, Dr. Humphrey Bate and His Possum Hunters became the first string band to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. As 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of both the Possum Hunters and the Opry—and the 50th anniversary of the Sumner County Museum—we’re celebrating with something special.
In partnership with Volunteer State Community College, the Sumner County Museum is producing an album of original Possum Hunters songs, performed by local bluegrass band The Luggnutts, which includes descendants of the original members.
The album supports historic preservation efforts across Sumner County, a region central to the roots of traditional country music.
What you can expect to hear from: ‘A Century of Pickin’.
Keeping history meaningful and interesting
in Sumner County.
Preservation - Education - Building Community
Thank you to our
Museum Corporate Sponsors
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SUMNER COUNTY MUSUEM
What is the Sumner County Museum?
March through November
Tuesday through Friday • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please call or email if you’d like to visit outside of these operating hours.
December through February
Open by appointment (please email contact@sumnercountymuseum.org to arrange)
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Suggested donation of $5/person
183 West Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
(behind historic Trousdale Place)
615-451-3738
We are proudly donation-based. Your support keeps Sumner County’s rich history alive for generations to come.
Our Mission
To make the history of Sumner County meaningful and attractive to a broad audience by collecting, studying, exhibiting, and interpreting through educational programming, special exhibits, publications and research.
Our Vision
To be a vibrant cultural, social, and economic centerpiece of Sumner County while being regarded as a leader in preservation and top tourist destination.
