Ryman Auditorium’s Annual Community Day Set For May 25

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The Ryman Auditorium will host its annual Ryman Community Day on May 25.

Tennessee residents are invited to enjoy the daytime tour experience free of charge from 9-4 p.m. with a valid Tennessee state ID. Tickets may be reserved in advance here.

As part of Ryman Community Day festivities, PNC Plaza at Ryman Auditorium will come alive with family-friendly offerings, including on-site printmaking from the iconic Hatch Show Print, food trucks and games and activities for children like face painting, caricatures and music crafts from the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab.

The Ryman gift shop will also be open, offering a 10% discount to all guests with a valid Tennessee state ID. Throughout the day, free live music will take place both outside on the PNC Plaza stage and inside on the Ryman stage. The full live music schedule can be found at ryman.com/event/ryman-community-day-2025.

On the Ryman’s daytime tour, guests can experience the history of Nashville’s Mother Church and the legendary artists that have graced its stage. This year, Tennessee visitors can enhance their experience with a guided backstage tour, available for $10 day-of at the box office. Guests can also experience Ryman’s newest exhibit, “Opry 100 at the Ryman” which highlights the 100-year history of the Grand Ole Opry. The new exhibit features exclusive memorabilia and items from Opry members like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and more. The daytime tour experience includes immersive videos and star-studded exhibits, including the famed Rock Hall at the Ryman which debuted in 2022 and currently has brand new items on display that were owned or worn by Eric Clapton, Jon Bon Jovi, Mavis Staples and Sheryl Crow.

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