Ryman Auditorium
Live music venue · Downtown
116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Highlights
Historic venue, Mother Church of Country Music, amazing acoustics
Historic venue, Mother Church of Country Music, amazing acoustics
"A historic performance venue originally built as a tabernacle and often called the 'Mother Church of Country Music,' offering a powerful live-show experience and tours that trace its storied past hosting legends across genres." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A storied performance hall known for landmark concerts and tours that provide an intimate look at the city's musical heritage year-round." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Ryman Auditorium, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a historic music venue known for its role in the country music scene. It is one of the places Dolly Parton suggests visitors should explore to appreciate Nashville's musical heritage." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Known for its vibrant country music scene and Southern hospitality, Nashville is a prime destination for cowboy boot enthusiasts. The city's honky-tonk bars and music venues provide the perfect backdrop for Western wear."
"No other Nashville venue can quite compare to the legendary nostalgia at the Ryman Auditorium. For more than a century, the converted tabernacle has been filling its pews and placing on the pulpit the biggest names in music—from Chris Stapleton to the Foo Fighters. This is where Amy Grant & Vince Gill host Christmas at the Ryman each holiday season. There's Opry at the Ryman, Bluegrass Nights in the summer, and Sam's Place in winter months. Watching the reverence performers have for this space is one of the joys of seeing a concert here." - Kristin Luna,Margaret Littman
