Nashville Then: March 1989

National Weather Service meteorologist Doug Boyette calls up a weather map on the computer March 1, 1989. The office, which employs five weather observers and a supervisor, is responsible for local weather forecasts.

George York holds the Colt. 45 commemorating his father, World War I hero Sgt. Alvin C. York, in the Tennessee State Museum display at the War Memorial building on March 1, 1989. The pistol, one of 300, was located and given to the museum at the request of York.

Gallatin High's Malcolm Montgomery (23) gets a shot up over the reach of Clarksville High's Henry Thomas in the TSSAA Region 5-AAA semifinal at Volunteer State in Gallatin on March 1, 1989. Montgomery scored 23 points, but Thomas scored a game high 33 points in leading Clarksville to a 94-82 victory.

Vanderbilt senior Frank Kornet (34) takes a shot against Mississippi State in their 77-58 victory before 15,646 fans at Memorial Gym on March 1, 1989. Kornet, who played his last regular season game, led the team with 20 points.

Vanderbilt junior forward Eric Reid (52) goes past Mississippi State defender Tony Watts for two of his 12 points in their 77-58 victory before 15,646 fans at Memorial Gym on March 1, 1989. Reid pulled down a career-high 13 rebounds.

From high in the FAA control tower at Nashville International Airport March 2, 1989, teacher Mary McHugh, left, watches fellow teacher Charles Sellars send Lakeview Elementary School fourth-graders' space transportation projects plummeting to earth.

Lakeview Elementary School fourth-grade students watch teachers Charles Sellars and Mary McHugh throw their space transportation projects Nashville International Airport on March 2, 1989.

Goodpasture High's Becky Fitzgerald (51) gets off a shot despite the defense of Cheatham County High's Kim Chandler, left, and Angel Allen. Fitzgerald had a game-high 34 points, but Cheatham County won the TSSAA Region 6-AA championship game 64-63 in Goodpasture gym March 2, 1989.

Misty Lamb of unbeaten Shelbyville High, the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, looks for a teammate as Oakland High's Kathy Klika (22) pressures her. Shelbyville won 60-39 in the TSSAA Region 4-AAA championship final at Oakland's gym March 3, 1989.

Floodwaters from the Cumberland River after a weekend of almost-constant rainfall turn neighborhoods along Highway 12 east of Ashland City into a lake March 6, 1989.

A weekend of almost-constant rainfall, which totaled up to 3.32 inches of rain in the area, has the Cumberland River very high in downtown Nashville on March 6, 1989.

Metro Councilwoman Thelma Harper sits beneath the electronic tally board that shows the vote on final reading of a bill allowing Metro to condemn land for testing four potential landfill sites at the Metro Courthouse on March 7, 1989. Property on Neely's Bend, Hadley Bend, Whites Bend and Bells Bend sites may be condemned for testing after the 25-13 vote.

April Gardner (20) of Jo Byrns High pulls down a rebound in front of Annette Aaron of Pickett County High. Gardner pulled down 11 rebounds, but it was enough as Pickett County won 62-60 in the opening game of the TSSAA Class A State tournament at MTSU’s Murphy Center on March 8, 1989.

Mary Frank Fletcher (12) of Jo Byrns High scores two of her 11 points over defender Annette Aaron of Pickett County High. But it was enough as Pickett County won 62-60 in the opening game of the TSSAA Class A State tournament at MTSU's Murphy Center on March 8, 1989.

Tennessee head coach Don DeVoe positions junior guard Ron Taylor during practice on their own floor of Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on March 9, 1989, for their showdown against LSU the next day in the SEC Tournament.

The Cannon County High bench offers silent support as they faced two-time defending champions South Greene High in overtime during the first round of the TSSAA Class AA State tournament at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 9, 1989. The players are Laveta Bassinger, left, Susan Wood, Charlotte Barks and Angie Sissom.

Jubilant Cannon County High players Tara Soloman, Reggie King, Julie Powell and others celebrate their 67-60 overtime victory over two-time defending champions South Greene during the first round of the TSSAA Class AA State tournament at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 9, 1989.

Shelbyville High's Sherry Batten, left, looks for a shot after grabbing an offensive rebound during their 77-51 victory over Collierville High during the TSSAA Class AAA State tournament at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 9, 1989.

A crowd of 4,200 fans watch early action of Middle Tennessee State dramatic 82-79 come-from-behind victory over Austin Peay at Municipal Auditorium on March 9, 1989. MTSU improved their record to 22-7 and earned the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Middle Tennessee State’s Chris Ingram takes his turn at snipping down the nets after their dramatic 82-79 come-from-behind victory over Austin Peay at Municipal Auditorium on March 9, 1989. MTSU improved their record to 22-7 and earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Vanderbilt's Barry Goheen, left, and Kentucky's LeRon Ellis are in step as they go after a loose ball as the Commodores defeated Kentucky 77-63 in the SEC Championship Tournament at Tennessee's Thompson-Boling on March 10, 1989. The win marked the school's first SEC tournament win in five years.

Cannon County High star Julie Powell, center, celebrates with teammates Charlotte Banks, left, and Catherine Reed after defeating Happy Valley High 51-46 in the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 11, 1989. Cannon County had lost in the finals the past two years to South Greene High.

Cannon County High's Tracey Smithson, left, and Reggie King (50) hoist the Class AA title trophy after defeating Happy Valley High 51-46 in the TSSAA State Tournament at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 11, 1989. Cannon County had lost in the finals the past two years to South Greene High.

Shelbyville High junior Misty Lamb (14) passes over Oak Ridge High’s Cynthia Dunnigan in the Golden Eaglettes' 55-47 victory over Oak Ridge to win the TSSAA Class AAA State Tournament title at MTSU’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 11, 1989. The USA Today No. 1 nationally ranked Shelbyville finished with a 36-0 record and won their second state title in four years.

Tournament Most Valuable Player Misty Lamb (14) lifts Shelbyville High’s Class AAA state championship trophy after their 55-47 victory over Oak Ridge at MTSU’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 11, 1989. The USA Today No. 1 nationally ranked Shelbyville finished with a 36-0 record and won their second state title in four years.

Middle Tennessee State guard Gerald Harris (14) is ready to make a move while Tharon Mayes (22) of Florida State tries to stop him. The Blue Raiders stunned 14th ranked Florida State 97-83 in the first round of the NCAA Southeast Regional at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym on March 16, 1989.

Mark Meeks of Glitter Salon styles Sonya Mansfield's hair during the third annual Southern Women's Show at the Nashville Convention Center on March 17, 1989.

Nancy Griswold, left, undergoes the body composition, flexibility and strength test offered by West Side Hospital during the third annual Southern Women's Show at the Nashville Convention Center on March 17, 1989. Administering the test are physical therapist Kathryn Lindamood, second from left, and physical therapist assistant students Mike Curtis and Raney Jewell.

Brothers Troy and Tony Martin shares a moment in their father, songwriter Glenn Martin, Co-Heart Music Group publishing company March 17, 1989. The second-generation songwriter brothers have written George Strait's new No. 1 single, "Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye."

Perry County High's Joel Plunkett, left, and East Robertson High's Carlus Groves jockey for position on a free throw attempt as East Robertson claimed a 63-61 victory in the TSSAA Class A semifinal game at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 17, 1989.

East Robertson High senior Carlus Groves puts up the game-winning shot over Perry County High defender Stephen Lebetter in the TSSAA Class A semifinal game at MTSU’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro March 17, 1989. The 63-61 victory allows East Robertson to defend it two straight Class A titles and their bid to win three consecutive Class A titles.

Franklin High senior guard Kevin Anglin (40) just gets his shot over the reach of Shelbyville High's Dewayne Fishback for two of his 19 points in Franklin's 53-51 victory the TSSAA Class AAA semifinal game at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro March 17, 1989.

Eric Talbot, 2½, keeps dry while dad Bryan keeps going during the AIDWALK Nashville that drew 150 participants March 18, 1989, despite the rainy, cool weather. Walkers, runners and a few folks in wheelchairs made the 6.2-mile trek from the Vanderbilt University's track through downtown Nashville and back to raise money for AIDS research.

East Robertson High guard Tyrone Dotson (10) yells at his teammates as head coach David Collie looks on in their bid to win three consecutive TSSAA Class A titles. They are playing Oliver Springs High in the championship game at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro March 18, 1989.

East Robertson High senior center Carlus Groves (33) makes his move inside past Oliver Springs High's Paul McDonald (24) for two of his game-high 36 points in their 83-62 win during the TSSAA Class A championship game at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 18, 1989. Groves, Class A Mr. Basketball, hit 18 of 21 shots to go along with 17 rebounds.

East Robertson High guard Tyrone Dotson (10) looks to pass around Keith Duggins of Oliver Springs High (32) during East Robertson's 83-62 TSSAA Class A state championship victory at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 18, 1989.

East Robertson High players celebrate after picking up the gold ball trophy for winning their unprecedented third straight Class A title at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 18, 1989.

Middle Tennessee State's Kevin Wallace, right, puts the defense pressure on Dirk Katstra of Virginia, but it wasn't enough as the Blue Raiders fall 104-88 in the second round of the NCAA Southeast Regional before a crowd of 13,543 at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym on March 18, 1989.

Middle Tennessee State head coach Bruce Stewart shouts instructions to his players, but it wasn't enough as the Blue Raiders fall 104-88 to Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Southeast Regional before a crowd of 13,543 at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym on March 18, 1989.

Middle Tennessee State's Mike Buck (20), the hero of the first-round win over Florida State, shakes hands with Virginia's Matt Blundin (30) after the Cavaliers eliminated the Blue Raiders with a 104-88 win in the second round of the NCAA Southeast Regional before a crowd of 13,543 at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym on March 18, 1989.

Whites Creek High's Corey Allen attempts to shoot despite the defense pressure from Franklin High guard Kevin Anglin. Allen scored 13 points for Whites Creek, but Anglin scored 25 for Franklin to win the TSSAA Class AAA title 43-42 at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 18, 1989.

White Creek High's Brian Ward (22) is being hounded by Kevin Anglin, left, and Jay Johnson of Franklin High. Anglin scored 25 points for Franklin to win the TSSAA Class AAA title 43-42 at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 18, 1989.

CeCe and BeBe Winans perform "Heaven," the title tune from their new LP, during a sold-out concert at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center on March 19, 1989. The show was the first big benefit for the Association for Retarded Citizens.

Co-host BeBe Winans sings "Heaven," the title tune to his and sister CeCe's new LP, during a sold-out concert at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center on March 19, 1989.

Take 6, who walked off with two Grammy Awards in February after less than a year in professional music, performs before a hometown crowd during a sold-out concert at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center on March 19, 1989.

A trio of workers prune some of the 2½ acres of grapes vines growing in front of the English Tudor style Beachhaven Vineyard and Winery in Clarksville on March 22, 1989.

Judge William O. Beach, owner of the Beachhaven Vineyards and Winery in Clarksville, examines a glass of his cabernet sauvignon wine March 22, 1989. Beach, who served as both country judge and criminal judge of Montgomery County before his retirement in 1982, was a charter member of the Tennessee Viticultural and Oenological Society in 1973.

Construction workers hoist part of a 140-foot steeple to its new home atop the World Baptist Center at 1800 Whites Creek Pike on March 23, 1989. Designed as the headquarters for the National Baptist Convention USA Inc., the center will open in June when an estimated 40,000 Baptists descend on Nashville for the dedication.

Tennessee point guard Dena Head (11) works her way up court, leaving Virginia defender Tammi Reiss behind. The No. 1 ranked Lady Vols smashed Virginia 80-47 in the NCAA East Regional semifinals at Western Kentucky's Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 23, 1989.

Tennessee senior Bridgette Gordon (30) gets her shot off over Virginia defender Audra Smith. The No. 1 ranked Lady Vols smashed Virginia 80-47 in the NCAA East Regional semifinals at Western Kentucky’s Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 23, 1989.

Special guest Dolly Parton, right, is welcomes by Lorianne Crook, left, and Charlie Chase on the set of "Crook and Chase" on March 24, 1989. Parton has been finishing work on her next album.

Jesus, portrayed by Bill Hart, center, shares his Last Supper with his apostles during the annual Passion play presented by the Grace Church of the Nazarene on Pennington Bend Road on March 24, 1989. It is one of the more noted observances of Easter in the Nashville area.

Jesus, portrayed by Bill Hart, rises above the faithful during the annual Passion play presented by the Grace Church of the Nazarene on Pennington Bend Road on March 24, 1989. It is one of the more noted observances of Easter in the Nashville Area.

With picture-perfect weather, some of the thousands of folks wait in line for the debut of Opryland U.S.A. theme park’s new $7 million ride, Chaos, on opening day of the 18th season March 25, 1989.

Californian Jody Inman gives his sister Tiffany a lift while they wait in line for the debut of Opryland U.S.A. theme park’s new $7 million ride, Chaos, on opening day of the 18th season March 25, 1989.

Stephanie Nadeau, center, and daughters Jessica, 12, left, and Kate, 6, of Nashville, enjoy a break during their visit to opening day of the 18th season of the Opryland U.S.A. theme park on March 25, 1989, while the painted grizzly behind them looks like he wants a snack also.

Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt expresses her feelings to her team during their 94-80 victory over Long Beach State in the NCAA East Regional championship game at Western Kentucky's Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 25, 1989.

Tennessee senior Shelia Frost, left, wrestles with Long Beach State's Angeliaue Lee for the ball. The Lady Vols went on to a 94-80 victory in the NCAA East Regional championship game at Western Kentucky's Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 25, 1989.

Tennessee fans at Western Kentucky's Diddle Arena on March 25, 1989, spell out the next destination for the Lady Vols, the Final Four in Tacoma, Washington, after their 94-80 victory over Long Beach State in the NCAA East Regional championship game.

Tennessee senior Sheila Frost, a Pulaski native, waves to the crowd as she prepares to help cut down the net after the Lady Vols 94-80 victory over Long Beach State in the NCAA East Regional championship game at Western Kentucky's Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 25, 1989. Frost, along with fellow seniors Bridgette Gordon and Melissa McCray, became the first senior class in the history of collegiate women's basketball to earn Final Four berths in each year of their eligibility.

Rosanne Cash, left, speaks to her father, Johnny Cash, who is receiving a B'nai B'rith's Anti-Defamation League honor that will be renamed the Johnny Cash Americanism Award, during ceremonies at the Doubletree Hotel on March 30, 1989.

Figure skater Holly Blair, 18, foreground, and Michael Anderson, 12, both of Memphis, rest while waiting at Nashville Ramada Inn on March 31, 1989, for their ride to take them to the airport. They have a flight to Reno, Nevada, for the 1989 International Winter Special Olympics.

The new Islamic Center on 12th Ave. S. is holding it opening ceremony for nearly 300 local Muslims on March 31, 1989. Officials there say it is Nashville's first true mosque.

Nearly 300 pair of shoes wait at the door during the opening ceremony for the new Islamic Center on 12th Ave. S., March 31, 1989. The $180,000 building was designed by a local Muslim architect and is the first mosque built expressly to serve Nashville's growing population.

Nearly 300 local Muslims hear Islamic scholar Ahmad Sakr, a Muslim scholar from Chicago, during ceremonies to mark the opening of their new mosque, the Islamic Center, on 12th Ave. S., March 31, 1989.

Michael Stipe, lead singer for the rock band R.E.M., performs "Pop Song 89" as the group kicks off its concert before about 10,000 fans at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 31, 1989. R.E.M. performed most of its new album "Green," as well as selections from earlier discs.