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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2000
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
1-13079 73-0664379
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
ONE GAYLORD DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37214
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(615) 316-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
A press release issued by Gaylord Entertainment Company on October 19,
2000 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
By: /s/ Denise Wilder Warren
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Denise Wilder Warren
Chief Financial Officer
October 19, 2000
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 19, 2000.
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