Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess Tennessee Music Pathways Marker

Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess owned and operated the iconic Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Nashville’s Lower Broadway from 1960 to 1978. Under her care, it became a beloved hangout for country musicians and songwriters like Charley Pride, Kris Kristofferson, Roger Miller, and Willie Nelson. Today, Tootsie's remains a landmark of Lower Broadway, continuing its legacy as a hub for live music and country legends.