In the center of the stage at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry Theater is a distinctive light-colored wooden ring. This isn’t just a design quirk. This is a physical piece of music history.
The tree came from the Ryman Auditorium stage. For 30 years, this building was the home of the Opry family. Exhibitions were held here between 1943 and 1974. Lyman still stands in Nashville today. It is widely known as the mother church of country music.
The connection distance between venues is 8 feet
The concrete blocks are 8-foot sections. Cut directly from original Lyman floorboards. This part was then installed in the middle of the stage of the modern Opry Theater.
This creates a direct connection between the two venues. You can stand on the present stage and touch the layers of the past.
Why should wood be protected?
The Ryman has hosted countless legendary shows. Retaining parts of the stage honors this heritage. The spirit of the old place is preserved in the new space.
Fans often ask about their relationship. The answer is literal. The Opry House has a section of the Ryman.
Visit the Opry House
If you’re heading to the Grand Ole Opry House now, watch below. The circle is there. It’s where the history and the present of country music meet.
The Ryman Auditorium remains a landmark. The Opry House continues this tradition. Trees connect them.
