6. Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave North
Located near many of Nashville's saloons, the Ryman Auditorium served as the gathering point for many prohibitionist gatherings. Originally the building was constructed in 1889-1890 as a result of a fundraising effort undertaken by river magnate Tom Ryman. Known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle back then, it housed many of Jones' revivals and meetings of temperance organizations such as the Anti-Saloon League. In 1904, Tom Ryman died and the auditorium acquired its current name. As the largest event facility in Nashville at the time, the Ryman gradually held less religious events and more conventions and concerts. The Grand Ole Opry which started in 1925, moved to the facility in 1941.
Source
Henderson, Jerry, "Nashville's Ryman Auditorium," Tennessee Historical Quarterly 27 (Winter 1968): 305-28,
Source
Henderson, Jerry, "Nashville's Ryman Auditorium," Tennessee Historical Quarterly 27 (Winter 1968): 305-28,