The place behind the story
Gruene Hall
Meet the dance hall that made this little opening matter.
Look Again · Gruene Hall
The Willie Door
You know Gruene Hall from the front. Look again.
Find it
Walk around the side toward the back corner.
Head in the direction of The Gristmill. You’ll find a small tin sign nailed to the wall.
The Willie Door — that’s right, the one and only Willie Nelson.
The story
How Willie got his door
Its story begins with the devastating flood of October 17, 1998.
Make a connection…