The Ryman Auditorium. Built as a church in 1892. Hosted the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 - 1974. Underwent a multi million dollar restoration and re-opened in 1994.

The acoustics at The Ryman are the 2nd best in the world. The Mormon Tabernacle in salt Lake City has the best. The Ryman was designated " A National Historic Landmark " in 2001

A who's who of Country Music has performed on this stage.
Pollstar Magazine has named The Ryman "Theatre of The Year" in 2003 and 2004.

Travelocity has listed The Ryman as 1 of their "10 Coolest Venues In The World"

A 2 year, $ 8.5 million restoration was begun. Air conditioning was installed. The roof was re-inforced to accommodate a modern sound system and lighting system. Re-opened in 1994 as an intimate concert venue.

The Grand Ole Opry was broadcast from The Ryman from 1943 until 1974. After that, The Ryman sat vacant and fell into dis-repair. In 1992 Emmy Lou Harris gave a series of concerts here, which sparked interest in restoring The Ryman.

"The Mother Church of Country Music"
City Search . com voted The Ryman " 1 of the 5 Best Places to Hear Live Music"

Titled, "Oh Roy"
Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl