Venue Info, Features and Facilities
Parking:
Self-Parking for all Ryman events is available directly across the street at:
Fifth + Broadway
179 Rep. John Lewis Way N
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
The Ryman is located between Fourth and Fifth Avenues a half block off Broadway to the north. Turn left on Fifth Avenue and we are a half block up on the right. Please note the Ryman does not have a public parking lot and the entrance is located on the Fourth Avenue side of the building.
Parking Information and/or Reservations
Search Policy:
The Ryman uses entrance screening procedures similar to the security standards at many larger venues, arenas, and stadiums across the country. These measures include walkthrough metal detectors, handheld metal-detecting wands, and enhanced bag checks. Guests will be asked to remove certain metal items from their pockets before entering the walkthrough metal detectors. Individuals who are unable to use the walkthrough detectors will have the option to be screened with a handheld metal detecting wand.
Venue’s Official Website:
Fan Reviews
Sound: 4
Entry Process: 5
Venue Staff: 4
Parking: 3
The Ryman is a one of a kind venue, steeped in history and lore. Every music lover should see a show here at some point.
Park in a nearby garage. There are food options all around. A food court is across the street 1 block up the hill.
Sound quality and sightlines diminish as you move back under the balcony. The seating is in church pewes that were made when Americans were much smaller. Don’t try to smoke inside.
The Ryman Auditorium is by far the area’s top venue. The sounds quality is nearly perfect from any seat, the venue staff are amazingly friendly and courteous, and the overall quality of the venue is very high as it is well maintained and protected with excellent maintenance.
Smoking-
All that being said, there is absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING anywhere in the venue. It is a strict policy…but really, when you enter the venue, you’ll acquire the respect for “Mother Church”. The access to the smoking areas is very easy and quick for anyone needing to grab a quick puff or the cig or whatever. Personally, we have used the smoking areas for years for our weed vape, standard one hitter pull, or just your quick cig. Security around the smoking area is present, but frankly they dont care, as long as your not sparking a full bowl with heady smoke rings.
Security-
Security is probably more stringent than most venues. It is a two part entry. First part is where you empty all your pockets into a plastic bin then you walk through a metal detector while someone stands there and watches you. It is a one-at-a-time passage and they have bene known to turn people away for simple possession or over sized bag. The second part is a walk from the metal detectors to the ticket people where you go inside one by one. It is very old school and they mean for it to be that way….That being said, we have snuck most items into the venue through the year without any problems. There is no pat down, no one is going to find your 5th under your shirt, bag in your pocket, or pocket of party favors. It is strictly a metal detector passage entry…smile, put “all” your possessions into the plastic thingy, and walk through non-chalantly and you’re good.
Bathroom- super nice, very clean. very well maintained. touchless handryers (dont pee on those thinking they are the new age urinals), they have locations upstairs and downstairs AND in the VIP area. Lines can go out the door but it won’t take long to get in and out.
Outside the Venue: There is always Broadway if you’re into that kind of thing, but directly across the street from the Ryman is a new place called the “assembly Food Hall”. They have it all….roof top bar/restaurant, multiple quick eateries, donuts, cocktails, chef food, gastro food…it is kinda a funland for adults, great spot for pre-show fun.
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