Attica, Indiana

Attica is the birthplace of George Dewey Hay, founder of the Grand Ole Opry. “The Solemn Old Judge”, as he became known, always made two suggestions for those who appeared on the Opry stage. It was a philosophy inherent in his hometown people and he grew up with. “Keep it down to earth,” he would say. “Make it from the Heart.” It is as if he spoke to those generations who followed, because in coming to this city that gave him birth, you will find our citizens a pleasant and sincere people, as though they took his suggestions as their own. View More History