The Ryman Auditorium

Home to the original Grand Ol’ Opry show The Ryman is steeped in Nashville history.  Completed in 1892 it was originally built as a tabernacle.  It has been the setting for everything from daily church services, Russian ballet, opera singers, John Phillip Sousa’s Band, a circus, political debates, theatre and the setting for numerous memorial services.  After a short film on the history, we wandered the halls and just sat in the auditorium, imagining what it would have been like to experience all the history held within its walls.  Standing on the stage brought another round of excitement and chills as I stood there looking out into the auditorium lights.  Another great day in the city of Nashville.