Ryman, Tootsies, & Hatch
One of my favorite days in Nashville, was the day we walked around downtown. It is such a cool town, lots of historic old places, cool people, and TONS of music. What could be better?
We started out at the Ryman Auditorium. I really am embarrassed to say that I had no idea what this place was. It is the original "Grand ole Opry" and it is SO great! The history that is in that place (especially if you are into music) oozes out of the walls and it is really beautiful. It is where Johnny met June and you can almost here Minnie Pearl holler, " HOW-DEEE!!!!!" It just makes me smile to even think about it. They still do concerts there with people from the Jonas Brothers to Willie Nelson. I am really hoping that we can go back to concert this fall.
Next stop, was "Tootsies" I had heard of it before, but didn't realize what a cool place it was. It's a teenie tiny little bar, that is just across the alley from the Ryman. Tons of artist have
snuck out of the back door of the Ryman and into "Tootsie's" for a little fun. It is also where loads of musicians have started out on the 12 x 12 foot stage. I know those walls could tell some really great stories! Tanya Tucker was actually there in the upper room, we just missed her (she scooted out the back door before we saw her).
The last place we went was "Hatch Show Print" It is one of and probably the most famous press printers in the country. They have done show posters for the "Ryman" for years. They still use the wooden blocks that they lay out in a tray and crank it through the machine. ( i know it is much more complicated, but you will have to just trust me) It is a really cool art form. I would love love love to have one of their prints someday!
This was so fun! I am fascinated with all three places and how they are all in a way a part of each other and also such a big part of some of the music that I love! If your ever in Nashville, you should check it out!
The Outside of the Ryman.
This is what the musicians see just before going out on stage.
Johnny and June, Minnie Pearl, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams....so cool!
Us back stage.
Garrett and I in Tootsie's
Yes, have taken our 13 year old and our 7 month old baby to a bar.
'cause we are good parents! :)
This is the upper room. See all the hand writing on the walls?
And in the picture, that is Tootsie herself!
This is inside the printing place. It is so cool. See all the wood "print blocks"?
This is one of the blocks that they were working on- I wonder what it turned out like?
These are some of the posters. They are so retro and cool!
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