Captain Ryman and Hank Williams Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
WKRN reports long-told stories that Thomas Ryman's spirit grumbles at rowdy shows and that Hank Williams has been seen; Nashville Sites covers the same lore. Sources: WKRN; Nashville Sites.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Riverboat captain Thomas Ryman built the Union Gospel Tabernacle, which opened in 1892; it housed the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
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Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The Ryman sells daytime tours most days of the year (Ryman tours). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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