Ryman Auditorium
Completed in 1892, the historic Ryman Auditorium was built by Nashville businessman Thomas Ryman and originally called the Union Gospel Tabernacle. Ryman's desire was to build a place where the people of Nashville could hold large-scale indoor revivals, gather and worship. It was renamed Ryman Auditorium upon his death.
In 1943, the Ryman Auditorium became home to the Grand Ole Opry...and the rest is history. From here, the likes of Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Minnie Pearl, Patsy Cline, Roy Acuff and many, many others were launched into world-wide fame.
Today, the Ryman continues to host outstanding artists from all entertainment genres, and is known as one of the best performance halls in the world.
A visit to Ryman Auditorium is a Nashville "must do" with numerous touring options available.
In 1943, the Ryman Auditorium became home to the Grand Ole Opry...and the rest is history. From here, the likes of Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Minnie Pearl, Patsy Cline, Roy Acuff and many, many others were launched into world-wide fame.
Today, the Ryman continues to host outstanding artists from all entertainment genres, and is known as one of the best performance halls in the world.
A visit to Ryman Auditorium is a Nashville "must do" with numerous touring options available.