North Capitol in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Thomas Ryman and the Union Gospel Tabernacle

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023

1. Thomas Ryman and the Union Gospel Tabernacle Marker

Inscription. In 1889-1890, Thomas Ryman sponsored construction of the Union Gospel Tabernacle, later home of the Grand Ole Opry, 1943-1974.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 36° 10.276′ N, 86° 47.301′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. It is on 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1890 Population (here, next to this marker); Agrarian Reform Movement

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023

2. Thomas Ryman and the Union Gospel Tabernacle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.