Nashville, TN venue guide
Plan your visit to Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Ryman does not publish a numeric bag-size limit. Oversized bags and backpacks are prohibited, and every bag, including purses, may be searched. Outside food and drinks, cans, bottles, and weapons are also barred.
Entrances
The public entrance is on the Fourth Avenue side of the building. Concert guests need a valid ticket or credential, pass through walk-through weapons screening, and then have the ticket scanned. The venue does not publish a standing door-open time.
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Ryman does not publish a numeric bag-size limit. Oversized bags and backpacks are prohibited, and every bag, including purses, may be searched. Outside food and drinks, cans, bottles, and weapons are also barred.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Ryman Auditorium directions and security pages.
Wheelchair seating is offered on the main floor and balcony for every public event, limited to one accessible seat plus one adjacent companion seat, with extra guests seated as close as availability allows. A lobby elevator reaches the balcony, complimentary wheelchair escorts are available at entries, service animals are welcome, and sign-language interpretation can be requested with three weeks' notice.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Ryman Auditorium accessibility page.
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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116 5th Ave. N, Nashville, TN, 37219
Ryman does not publish public-transit routes or nearby stop names. Its directions page covers driving from I-40 and names Lyft as the official rideshare partner.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Ryman Auditorium directions and parking page.
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Lobby bars and concession stands on each floor sell drinks plus snacks such as popcorn, candy, and pretzels during shows. Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Ryman Auditorium places to eat page.
Restrooms are in the upper and lower lobbies, and all of them are wheelchair accessible. Upper-lobby restrooms are open only during concerts and sit next to the concessions counter.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Ryman Auditorium accessibility page.
An on-site Ryman Retail Store (Ryman Shop) sells venue merchandise; the gift shop manager is listed on the contact page. Icon membership merchandise packages can be picked up at the Retail Store during daytime business hours and before or during select shows.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Ryman Contact / Ryman Icon FAQ
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