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In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

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In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

One-hundred and twenty-nine years ago, in 1892, the historic Ryman Auditorium was completed. Although it was known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle at the time, the venue set a precedent in Nashville as a place for music and entertainment. Conceived and created by Thomas Ryman, the Ryman Auditorium was originally intended as a permanent location for revival preacher Samuel Porter Jones -- who had been conducting tent revivals, trying to convert people to Christianity all over the country -- to p...