The Ryman- Nashville TN

Recently, we took the backstage tour of the Ryman in Nashville.

Growing up on the west side of Kentucky, a day or weekend trip to Nashville was not uncommon. I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have yet to see a show here. I have literally been to hundreds of concerts (including many in Nashville) but I simply haven't timed things out to see a show at this theater.

I did step inside for the 1st time recently. We took the backstage tour where they do not allow photos. If you have been around or toured other entertainment venues, the Ryman looked the same. Nice small dressing rooms with large, well lit mirrors.

We were able to take photos pretty much anywhere but backstage. The place looks like a church. It can hold a little less than 2,500 people.

For $5 you can have a souvenir photo taken on the front of the stage which I thought was pretty cool. If you go to touristy places a lot, $5 is not bad at all. plus, they didn't try to harass you in to getting a photo when you first went in, and then try to sell it to you later. You could go up and do the photo if you wanted, but you didn't have to.

Our tour guide was great, and he talked about seeing many shows there himself growing up. He even said that he once got Hank Williams (the first one!) to sign a program for him!