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Ryman Auditorium
Ryman Auditorium © Donnie Beauchamp, Nashville CVB

Ryman Auditorium

This National Historic Landmark in downtown Nashville is regarded as the founding home of country music, having been the performance venue for the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. The theatre was originally built in 1892 as a gospel tabernacle and served as an evangelical meeting hall. A stage was built for the Grand Ole Opry broadcasts and such great names as Sarah Bernhardt, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley trod the boards here in their time. Today the Grand Ole Opry has moved on to a new theatre, but the Ryman Auditorium has been restored and is still a popular performance venue where concerts are held regularly. By day the theatre acts as a museum, which visually portrays the stories of its rich history with a series of displays and exhibits.

Address: 116 Fifth Avenue North
E-mail: rymanticketinfo@ryman.com
Website: www.ryman.com
Telephone: Box office: (615) 889 3060
Opening time: Daily 9am to 4pm for museum visiting, and in the evening for various shows