With the historic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville under a significant amount of water due to record flooding over the weekend, performances for the Opry are being moved to various venues around Nashville.
Rains have flooded the entire inside of the Opry House, causing considerable damage and making the site inoperable. Last night’s Opry performance was held at the War Memorial Auditorium in downtown Nashville, while the weekend performances are being moved to the historic Ryman Auditorium. Thursday night's Grand Ole Opry Classics Shows are still being held at the Ryman as previously scheduled. All shows will still begin at 7 p.m.
The Grand Ole Opry was last relocated in 1975, just one year after the opening of the Grand Ole Opry House, this time also due to heavy flooding from nearby Cumberland River. Performances were located at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
“While we ourselves are shaken by the impact of the flooding of the Opry House and throughout the area, it is important that Nashville’s most treasured tradition continues with this week’s shows,” said Grand Ole Opry Vice President Pete Fisher. “We look forward to coming together both as the Opry family and as a great American city just as we have every week for nearly 85 years. Our hearts go out to all of those affected in the Middle Tennessee area.”
All operations, including Opry backstage tours, The Opry Call Center, and The Grand Ole Opry Museum are temporarily suspended. It is undetermined how long the entertainment complex will be shut down.
Those fans planning on attending the Opry performances can stay informed and updated by visiting the Opry website at
www.opry.com.
