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Museum Owner Wants More For Downtown Property

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The founder of a downtown Nashville museum dedicated to musicians said the city has not offered enough money for his property.

Joe Chambers opened the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2006. A year later, he learned it stands in the way of plans for the city's proposed convention center.

Project architects had reportedly considered placing the museum inside the new convention center. Instead, the city has started legal proceedings to seize Chambers' property.

Chambers said the museum property is worth about twice the $4.8 million the city is offering.

The museum inducted its latest group of musicians in October. The group included Chet Atkins, Billy Cox, Dick Dale, Charlie Daniels, Fred Foster, Victor Feldman, Paul Riser and the band Toto.

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