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Alley between Ryman Auditorium and the rear of Broadway "Honky Tonks", including Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. Prior to September 27, 1963, Ryman Auditorium had no singular owner; it was an independent entity governed by a board of directors. That changed when WSM, Inc., purchased the building for US$207,500 (equivalent to $2,065,076 in 2023).
Ryman Auditorium; Wildhorse Saloon, a downtown nightclub and event venue (undergoing renovation and retheming as of 2023) [citation needed] Ole Red, a downtown nightclub and event venue managed by RHP; WSM Radio, whose studios were located in Gaylord Opryland's Magnolia Lobby from 1984 until 2024
In 1967, the auditorium hosted the Country Music Association's first CMA Awards event, before the ceremonies moved to the Ryman Auditorium the following year. The 3rd GMA Dove Awards were held at the venue on October 9, 1971. David Bowie's performance at the venue on November 30, 1974, was released in part on I'm Only Dancing (The Soul Tour 74).
Bridgestone Arena has a seating capacity of 17,159 for ice hockey, 19,395 for basketball, 10,000 for half-house concerts, 18,500 for end-stage concerts and 20,000 for center-stage concerts, depending on the configuration used. It has also hosted several professional wrestling events and a boxing card since its opening.
Alley between the rear entrance of Tootsie's and Ryman Auditorium. Plastered throughout the venue are photos and memorabilia of past and present individuals that have influenced country music. There are many pictures of country music artists, publicity stills of the greats, the hopefuls, and failures who came to Music City chasing dreams. [4]
Due to the damage incurred to the Grand Ole Opry House during the May 2010 Tennessee floods and because the Ryman Auditorium was unavailable, Allen Arena hosted the June 5 and June 15, 2010 editions of the Grand Ole Opry. [6] In October 2013, the arena held the nationally televised 44th GMA Dove Awards for the Christian music scene. [7]
From 1939 to 1943, the War Memorial Auditorium served as the fourth home of the Grand Ole Opry. The Grand Ole Opry was performed here from about 1939 through 1943, when the Opry moved to the larger Ryman Auditorium. The Opry members who were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family during this time at War Memorial Auditorium include Ernest Tubb ...
Restoration began in 1990, and was completed in 2006. The lobby and auditorium were restored to the original 1926 appearance. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eighty years after first opening its doors, the Gillioz had a grand reopening in October 2006 known as Encore 2006. The historic Gillioz has experienced a ...