War Memorial Auditorium, Neoclassical performing arts center in downtown Nashville, United States
The War Memorial Auditorium features a crescent-shaped stage measuring 66 feet by 52 feet with a current capacity of 2000 spectators.
Constructed in 1925 at a cost exceeding 2.5 million dollars, the venue served as the fourth home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1939 to 1943.
The central courtyard displays the Victory statue named Youth by Belle Kinney Scholz and contains inscriptions commemorating principles of American freedom.
The facility offers multiple setup configurations, including theater-style seating for 1661 persons and banquet arrangements accommodating 400 guests on the orchestra level.
Three United States Presidents have delivered speeches at this National Register of Historic Places venue, which stands directly in front of Tennessee State Capitol.
Location: Nashville
Architects: Edward Bennett Dougherty
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Capacity: 2000
Address: 301 6th Avenue North 37219
Website: https://wmarocks.com
GPS coordinates: 36.16435,-86.78375
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:48
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