National Register of Historic Places
Ryman Auditorium
Ryman Auditorium is a historic place in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000819.
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Ryman Auditorium
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About this place
What is Ryman Auditorium?
Ryman Auditorium is a historic 2,362-seat live-performance venue and museum located at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, in the downtown core of Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. It is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Ryman Auditorium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and was later designated as a National Historic Landmark on June 25, 2001, for its pivotal role in the popularization of country music. A storied stage for Rock & Roll artists for decades, the Ryman was named a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark in 2022.
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Listing details
- Name
- Ryman Auditorium
- City
- Nashville
- County
- Davidson County
- State
- Tennessee
- Listed on the National Register
- May 6, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000819
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.16081, -86.77887
When was Ryman Auditorium listed on the National Register?
Ryman Auditorium was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971.
Where is Ryman Auditorium located?
Ryman Auditorium is located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee at approximately 36.16081, -86.77887. See the map above.
Is Ryman Auditorium a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Ryman Auditorium is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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