The Heartbeat of Nashville: Ryman Auditorium

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Nashville Music Row, start by heading northeast on Music Square E toward 17th Ave S. Continue straight, then turn right onto 16th Ave S. Merge onto I-40 E via the ramp on the left. Take exit 209A for 4th Ave N. Keep left at the fork to continue on 4th Ave N. Turn left onto Church St. and then take a right onto 5th Ave N. Ryman Auditorium will be on your left at 116 5th Ave N. Note that parking is available nearby, but may incur costs, typically around $10-$20 depending on the lot.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  For public transportation, you can take the bus from Music Row. Walk to the nearest bus stop on West End Ave, and catch the Route 7 or Route 34 bus towards downtown Nashville. The bus will take you directly to the downtown area. Get off at the stop near 5th Ave N and Church St. From there, it’s a short walk to Ryman Auditorium (116 5th Ave N). The bus fare is approximately $1.70, and you can purchase a ticket at the bus stop or on the bus.

• Rideshare

  You can also use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app, set your pickup location in Music Row, and input 'Ryman Auditorium' or '116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219' as your destination. The ride will typically take around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic, and costs may vary but expect to pay around $10-$15 for the trip.