“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…”
BBC Travel
From her Appalachian childhood to Nashville and Dollywood, a journey through the Tennessee she loved – and transformed in return.
Where a 13-year-old Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debut
Condé Nast Traveler
For a century, the Grand Ole Opry has been the traditional lodestar of country music. But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.
Dolly Parton's Opry debut; still an iconic venue