KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Today was a special day for those in the arts and the Boyd family on Rocky Top.

University of Tennessee leaders finally cut the ribbon at the newly constructed J enny Boyd Carousel Theatre . The construction of which was made possible thanks to many donors, including the Boyd family.

And the new theatre is named after Randy Boyd's wife — Jenny.

And on Friday, not ot only did she get to cut the ribbon for the new theatre, but also light the ghost light inside as well.

Jenny said she remembers as a child going to the old Carousel Theatre and seeing her first play.

"It was 'Annie Get Your Gun' — and that was my first play," Jenny said. "This is what is so special. This is the place where children can see their very first play and experience it, and they will never fo

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