ATG Pavilion Opens in North Little Rock

The new attraction honors 21 Arkansas musicians with sculptures, including an 8-foot Johnny Cash statue.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Country

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The ATG Pavilion is now open to the public in North Little Rock, featuring sculptures that honor 21 Arkansas musicians. The pavilion celebrates the state's musical heritage through its artwork.

Why it matters

The pavilion gives residents and visitors a permanent public space dedicated to Arkansas' musical legacy in North Little Rock. It highlights artists from across the state, connecting the city to its musical roots.

The pavilion's centerpiece is an 8-foot sculpture of Johnny Cash, identical to one installed in the National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol. The sculptures honor 21 musicians, including Glen Campbell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Al Green, Levon Helm, and Louis Jordan.

The players

Johnny Cash

Country music legend whose 8-foot sculpture anchors the pavilion and mirrors the statue in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Gospel and blues guitarist from Cotton Plant, Arkansas, honored among the 21 musicians featured in the pavilion.

The details

The pavilion features sculptures honoring musicians with ties to Arkansas, including Glen Campbell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Al Green, Levon Helm, and Louis Jordan. The Johnny Cash statue matches the one at the U.S. Capitol, bringing the state's musical recognition to North Little Rock.

Opened to the public on November 1, 2026.

Culture Shift

The pavilion mirrors the national recognition of Johnny Cash through the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall, bringing similar honors to a regional scale. It reflects a broader trend of communities celebrating their own musical heritage through public art.

Visitors to North Little Rock can now view the sculptures at the ATG Pavilion, which is open to the public. The pavilion offers a free, walk-up opportunity to see tributes to 21 Arkansas musicians in person.

The takeaway

The ATG Pavilion gives residents a lasting place to learn about Arkansas musicians whose work shaped American music. Visiting it is a simple way to connect with the state's musical history.