Ryman Auditorium, TN

Ryman Auditorium is a 2,362-seat live-performance facility in Nashville, Tennessee, located at 116 5th Avenue North. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. owns and operates the venue, which served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. For its crucial role in the popularization of country music, Ryman Auditorium was included to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and was declared a National Historic Landmark on June 25, 2001.

What makes the Grand Ole Opry different from the Ryman Auditorium?

They are two separate structures/locations. The Ryman is in the heart of Nashville, while Opryland is a little further away. We saw the Grand Old Opry show at the Ryman since the Grand Old Opry is the name of the show, not the location.

What makes the Ryman Auditorium so well-known?

Ryman Auditorium is a 2,300-seat entertainment facility noted for its unrivaled acoustics and is often regarded as the city's most popular venue, presenting world-renowned performers and serving as a site for television and film projects.

When was the Ryman reopened for business?

The Grand Ole Opry's home from 1943 through 1974 was built by Thomas G. Ryman. After falling into ruin after the radio show was relocated to the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman was renovated in 1994 and has since reclaimed its status as one of the country's best performance venues.

What is the ownership of the Ryman Auditorium?

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is a hotel, resort, entertainment, and media company named after Captain Thomas G. Ryman's Ryman Auditorium, which was built as a tabernacle in 1892 and later served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Edward Gaylord founded the hospitality company.