On Saturday morning Ray went to the Ryman Auditorium. It was one place he really wanted to see. So he was able to go on a tour. In 1943 the Opry found a home at the Ryman. For 31 years the Ryman served as the stage for the Opry's live radio show. It was built in 1892 by Tom Ryman and was opened as the Union Gospel Tabernacle. After Ryman's death in 1904 the Tabernacle was renamed Ryman Auditorium in his honor. The Ryman stage is also known as the birthplace of Bluegrass. Many legends have appeared at the Ryman. In 1974 the Opry moved to its new location. The Ryman Auditorium is a National Landmark. They still have concerts at the Ryman and the Grand Old Opry will do their radio show from the Ryman during the month of November.
The front of the Ryman Auditorium
The wall with the posters of stars who are appearing.
Bronze statue of Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl
Tootsies is lounge across the alley from the Ryman. Many performers would go across to the lounge after they finished at the Ryman and make a surprise appearance. Many still do.
A tour bus Ray saw leaving the Ryman
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