nannerdw Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 My "Don't hold your breath"-O-Meter is showing about 9.999 out of 10 right now. I would love to see something like this actually pan out, but until they actually break ground on this project, I'm not going to get my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETapley0687 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ^ Me too. I think they'll have a minor update on their progress, however I'm rooting for them and hope something happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Considering the volume of chattiness on their FB page, something tells me it's going to be a full plan announcement with a construction schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Considering the volume of chattiness on their FB page, something tells me it's going to be a full plan announcement with a construction schedule. They are definitely giving off that impression, aren't they? I'll be interesting in whatever they announce in a couple of weeks, but until they start clearing land and putting up structures for this park, I am still not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Well this is interesting.... Website is live here! Press Release: Ole South USA, LLC, proposed destination theme park and resort in Tennessee launches innovative crowd funding campaign. The objective of the crowd funding campaign is to raise capital to commission and complete the initial master plan for the theme park. A team of theme park designers is lined up to begin work on the initial master plan. Crowd funding raises capital by offering perks to the general public for their financial support of the project. It’s a new method of raising funds for many start-up ventures. Social networking has opened the door for a broad reach to the general public to secure funding for a variety of projects. Ole South USA is the proposed destination theme park and resort to be built in Middle Tennessee. It will showcase everything great and special about the South and bring back much missed family entertainment to the Middle Tennessee region. The “Join the Crowd” Ole South crowd funding campaign has set a timeframe of 120 days to raise funds to complete the initial master plan. Once the initial master plan is completed, it, along with the completed feasibility study, will be used to secure the major funding and take the project to the next phase of development. People who support Ole South USA during the “Join the Crowd” crowd funding campaign will become a member of the Ole South Pioneer Club and will be elgible for addtional perks once the park opens. The general public can help financially support Ole South USA at the website: Basically they have 6 investment points ranging from $25-$1000, each having different perks. The money would go towards the master plans that will be used to gain the funding needed to actually build the park. Therefore it's buyer beware, in other words you are making a donation, and if the park is built you will get a few special perks for helping them out but no return of actual funds. Ole' South has set a deadline of 121 days from today to raise the capital needed to complete the master plan. Clicky Why you should join the crowd video Edited December 4, 2011 by chadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Looking at the park maps and 'lands' information, they will have: Roller coaster called 'Clingmans Doom' themed after the tallest mountain in TN Stunt Show themed to Davey Crocket Black Bear Habitat Sally Shooting Dark ride with shotguns Horse drawn carriage rides Mighty Mississippi river raft A Lighthouse observation tower 3D Ocean ride 4D Barnyard Frolic Show Drop Tower Roller coaster themed to off roading Petting Zoo Roller coaster themed to stock car racing Upscale Dining Potential ride themed to college football Gardens for Picnics Kiddie Rides To me, the drawings, maps, and whatnot remind me of a Dollywood/Silver Dollver City combination. Edited December 4, 2011 by chadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 They're getting pretty serious about this park concept. I, myself, frown upon it. It seems like a strange idea for some reason. But we'll see where this goes, with today's economy and just the idea overall, it might not go much farther through than the planning stages. I don't know, it's just weird to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'd invest in this project about as much as I'd invest in American Airlines- and for the exact same reasons... But then again, every year we get one good 'it'll happen, sure' park. This is no exception to that rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Pro Tip: I'll sell you magic beans which have a much greater potential return on investment. If anyone has a bunch of trucks, I think we can make this happen. Edited December 4, 2011 by Chroniq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'd invest just for the 4D Barnyard Frolic Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Did they ever give an estimate for their fundraising goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Did they ever give an estimate for their fundraising goal? I don't think so. I'm estimating around 150 million, but that might just be me. It shouldn't be too expensive guessing that there isn't a lot of "huge" rides or coasters. Their themeing is pretty good though, so that might cost a lot... well... somewhat a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 ^Did you read anything on the website? The fundraising is for the completion of the master plan, not to build the theme park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackjack Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 The fundraising goal, at least part 1, is much smaller. I'm almost tempted to invest....just in case. I'll waste $25 somehow today anyway that I haven't planned for, at Target or Walmart or somewhere. And just in case this makes, that would be a cool feeling. I know it goes against all types of conventional thinking, but the fact remains it is a good area....within a 4-6 hour drive of tons of people, and Nashville is an AWESOME city. For people that think it's hicksville, they do have a NFL team and an NHL team, as well as a major D1 college. The music aspect alone brings millions to Nashville yearly, and I'm always enjoyed weekend trips there from Atlanta. In addition, they sold me with the 2, yes 2, dark rides. They key will be lower ticket prices to start. I can't even think of the last "new" park to make it on it's own, we're due. And I really liked the concepts of the lands. It all sounds very intriguing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I just hope they don't get too ambitious with their plans from the start. I think they should focus on the live shows at first, and get some big-name musicians to perform out there. That's part of what made Opryland so great. Just look at how many people show up to Bonnaroo in Manchester every year. Also, no one wants to ride a wooden coaster named "Muddin' ". That's just an awful idea GCI's "Big Fun" ride would be a good fit for this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 The concept plan appears to be unchanged from the one that showed up a few years ago. Although, I do remember a ride being listed before that sounded a lot like Soarin'. But they still have their Finding Nemo and Matterhorn rip-off rides on the list.. I do wish them good luck in raising the money they need. Just not sure if this type of social fundraising campaign will work with this current economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Any park that requires a fundraiser just to complete their master plan will never actually implement their master plan ( or get built) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) ^What I got from the video is the park was pretty much dead in the water and two enthusiasts volunteered to help organize one last ditch effort. I thought the fact that they hired a development team (according to their Facebook updates) would mean there would be a little more substance in this update. However, they are essentially in the same spot as they were a few years ago and don't even have a master plan developed yet. Common sense tells me the park has no chance. But the part of me that really wants a theme park back in Middle Tennessee will continue to hang on to this pipe dream. Edited December 5, 2011 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 This whole thing reminds me of a certain situation that occured last year in Ohio, but at least this group has a professionally built website. Quick, some call the Prince, he's good at raising money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Any park that requires a fundraiser just to complete their master plan will never actually implement their master plan ( or get built) QFT Basically they are saying that they want YOUR money because they don't want to spend their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackjack Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Aren't all companies built with "investors"? Although I do agree it's very odd they want Joe Schmoe to send in $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Aren't all companies built with "investors"? Although I do agree it's very odd they want Joe Schmoe to send in $25. I also agree that it is odd. Usually a master plan and schematic drawings should have already been developed in order to sell the idea to "inverstors". Like most of you I don't expect this to break ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Any park that requires a fundraiser just to complete their master plan will never actually implement their master plan ( or get built) That's what I was going to say. If they're relying on the community to give them some money, good for them, but it won't work out too well. The most they would probably get is around 3 million unless other cities and states can be convinced into giving lots of money. All I'm saying is that I, and probably many others, won't be donating or whatever to a (what would seem to be) bad park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It's definitely very strange. There's no way I'd donate any money to a project like anywhere when they don't even have a master plan. I understand that the design of a master plan is what they are supposedly collecting funds for but there's just way too many questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) Aren't all companies built with "investors"? I don't see them asking for investments, they are looking for donations. Edited January 2, 2012 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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