A National Historic Landmark, and home to the
Grand Ole Opry for more than thirty years, the
Ryman Auditorium offers some of the best in entertainment opportunities. Known as Nashville's Premier Performance Hall, the
Ryman Auditorium was originally a church named the Union Gospel Tabernacle. The
Ryman Auditorium was the home of the
Grand Ole Opry from 1943 -1974, in which the building gained nationwide recognition as the "Mother Church of Country Music." It has featured pioneering performers such as Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, and Patsy Cline who helped shape the future of country and bluegrass music. During 1994, the
Ryman Auditorium was completely renovated. During the day, tours of the historical facility are offered and at night the auditorium still holds amazing musical performances.
