We were up by 5 AM, dressed, and rode to Madison.
We stopped at Burger King in Madison for 2 cinnamon apple pies, a choice A/G/C, and a Diet Coke. Spent $10.06
The bus arrived around 8:30 AM. Everyone loaded onto bus 1047, driver Mr. B (Basil) on Eagle Christian Tours, Rome, GA. Our guides were Kelley Wolfe and Veronica Woodall.
Our first stop was the Tennessean in Cornesville, TN, where I bought a Diet Coke and a bag of Cheetos. Spent $10.
Our next stop was to tour the backstage area of the Grand Ole Opry.
Our guide told us stories about the Grand Ole Opry and entertainers who have graced the great stage.
We watched a film narrated by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
We got to walk on stage where the performance once stood and looked out over the empty seats of the audience.
We took pictures outside with the famous signs and quitars.
I visited WSM, a commercial AM radio station that broadcasts country music. The former home of Roy Acuff.
We loaded onto the bus and rode to downtown Nashville to eat lunch at the Pharmacy located at Broadway Place next door to the Ryman Auditorium.
Hubby and I split a Pharmacy Burger with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, yellow cheddar, and yellow mustard. Served with tater tots.
After lunch, we walked to the Ryman, stopping to take photos of the statues of entertainers outside.
At 2:30, we entered the Ryman Auditorium & watched "Soul of Nashville" in the theatre.
After the movie, we were taken on a guided tour led by Mason, a very knowledgeable guide who kept us entertained the entire time. Thank you, Mason!
We got to see the Ryman the way entertainers see it when they perform. We got our picture taken standing in front of the microphone.
After touring the Ryman, we began our journey home. We stopped once again at The Tennessean for a restroom break and a cup of Moose Tracks Ice cream.
We arrived at Gabes in Madison around 6:30 PM and shopped, where I bought a tablecloth and some socks.
We stopped at Dollar General in Rogersville, where we bought 6-12 packages of canned Diet Cokes for $27.95. at 8:04 PM and arrived home around 8:30 PM.
Photos:
6434-6437 The Tennessean Cornersville, TN @9:15 AM-9:26 AM
6438-6509 Grand Ole Opry Backstage 10:35-11:56 AM
6510-6514 Nashville Traveling 12:35 PM
6515- Lunch at Pharmacy Burger in the Mall near the Ryman (Assembly Place, Broadway Place, Nashville, TN)
6516-6518 Mall Near the Ryman
6519-6558 touring the Ryman Auditorium Backstage 1:32-3:40 PM
6559-6578 Leaving Nashville @4PM
6579-6580 The Tennessean Cornersville, TN @5:07-5:28 PM
Tickets Opry Backstage Tour Grand Ole Opry House Sat 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Ryman Guided Tour Ryman Auditorium Sat May 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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