Ryman Auditorium, Birthplace of Bluegrass

Title

Ryman Auditorium, Birthplace of Bluegrass

Subject

Historical marker, Birthplace of Bluegrass, Union Gospel Tabernacle, 5th Avenue, Broadway, Grand Ole Opry

Description

Built 1891 as Union Gospel Tabernacle for religious revival meetings. Renamed Ryman Auditorium 1905 for steamboat captain Tom Ryman, the building’s chief contributor. The greatest musician’s, actors, dancers, speakers, made the Ryman “the most famous one-night stand on the road.” Bought 1963 by WSM’s Grand Ole Opry which first performed here in 1941.

Creator

Tom Ryman

Source

Union Gospel Tabernacle

Date

1891-present

Type

Building

Coverage

Location: 5th Avenue

Files

Ryman Auditorium

Collection

Historical Markers

Citation

Tom Ryman, “Ryman Auditorium, Birthplace of Bluegrass,” Nashville Sites, accessed May 17, 2024, https://www.drpethel.com/exhibit/items/show/8.