Ryman Auditorium
A red-brick former church built in 1892, known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music.' It has excellent acoustics. You can take a tour during the day and attend a show in the evening.
The Ryman Auditorium was originally the Union Gospel Tabernacle, built in 1892. From 1943 to 1974, it was the home of the Grand Ole Opry, earning it the nickname 'Mother Church of Country Music.' The auditorium retains its wooden pews and stained-glass windows, and its acoustics are considered among the best in the United States. It still hosts rock, folk, comedy, and other concerts, and some Grand Ole Opry shows return here in winter. During the day, you can visit on your own or with a guide, step onto the stage for photos, and watch films. Admission starts at about US$30. It is only one block from Broadway.
Opening hours
Guided tours about 09:00–16:00; evening performances
Nearby sights
- Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks
- National Museum of African American Music
- Printers Alley
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
- Frist Art Museum
- Tennessee State Capitol