• The Ryman Auditorium was named after Thomas Ryman. This is the new entrance and gift shop, built during the restoration of the original building in 1993-94. The new entrance is located on the opposite side from the entrance to the original building.

• We were told that the 'crane' was the state bird of Tennessee. This high-rise construction directly across the street from the historic front of the Ryman prevented photographing the auditorium from that location.

• The Ryman is often referred to as 'The Mother Church of Country Music'.

• Kathy and Brian with a statue of Bill Monroe

• Brian and Doug with a life-size statue of Little Jimmy Dickens

• Ryman Alley

• The alley entrance to Tootsies Orchid Lounge

• The Broadway entrance to Tootsies Orchid Lounge

• A view of some of the Broadway honky-tonks

• These posters are printed by Hatch Show Print, a letterpress printing company founded in 1879. Hatch creates uniquely designed posters for nearly every event held on the historic Ryman stage. This is the poster for the Grand Ole Opry show we attended.

• Kathy, Jeff, and Brian in the Ryman

• We were fortunate that the Grand Ole Opry moves back to the Ryman during November and December while the new Opryland theatre is hosting a holiday program.

• The view of the stage from Doug's seat

• Carson Peters and Iron Mountain - Photos without flash (no video or sound recording) are permitted.