Ryman Auditorium, Performance venue in downtown Nashville, United States.
The Ryman Auditorium combines Victorian Gothic architecture with wooden church pews and stained glass windows across its 2362-seat concert hall.
Thomas Ryman established this venue in 1892 as a gospel tabernacle, which later became the residence of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974.
The building earned recognition as a National Historic Landmark for its role in popularizing country music through radio broadcasts and live performances.
Visitors can select from multiple daily guided tours, including backstage access, or explore the venue independently through self-guided experiences.
The auditorium's wooden pews from 1892 remain intact, creating specific acoustics that musicians recognize as different from modern concert venues.
Location: Nashville
Inception: 1892
Founders: Tom Ryman
Architects: Hugh Cathcart Thompson
Official opening: 1892
Address: #116 5th Avenue North 37219
Website: https://ryman.com
GPS coordinates: 36.20681,-86.69209
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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