In the heart of downtown Nashville, where music and history meet on every corner, two of the city’s most enduring landmarks, Noelle Nashville and Ryman Auditorium, the revered Mother Church of Country Music and most famous home of the Grand Ole Opry, announce the debut of the Ryman Vinyl Suite. Launching during the Opry’s 100th anniversary year and CMA Awards season, this one-of-a-kind suite offers guests a tangible connection to Nashville’s live music tradition through original memorabilia, archival photography, and a curated vinyl collection celebrating the Ryman’s storied past.
“The magic of Nashville’s music scene lies in its ability to transport you—to make you feel like you’re part of something timeless and alive,” says Ben Thiele, Managing Director, Noelle Nashville. “The Ryman Vinyl Suite captures that spirit. Inspired by the Ryman, we are able to offer guests an experience that goes far beyond a hotel stay. It’s a chance to live inside Nashville’s musical story, surrounded by the artifacts and sounds that shaped American music history.”
Designed by Sarah Stacey Interior Design with the Ryman as inspiration, the suite features vintage concert posters, well-worn guitar picks, pennant flags, exclusive photographs of performers who graced the legendary stage and more. The dramatic centerpiece is a vinyl wall installation showcasing playable records, album covers, and authentic pieces from Nashville’s musical legacy, inviting guests to not only observe but engage with the music that helped define the city.
A Suite That Celebrates Nashville’s Musical Soul
The Ryman Vinyl Suite invites guests to step into a spacious king bed suite, filled with history. At its heart lies a cozy listening lounge where visitors can unwind and explore the suite’s curated vinyl collection. A vintage-style gramophone and Crosley record player offer dual pathways to experience these recordings, celebrating the tactile joy of analog listening. The suite channels Nashville’s enduring spirit through vintage aesthetics and intimate nods to the legends who have graced the Ryman’s stage, creating a sensory experience that transcends typical accommodations.
Every detail pays homage to the golden era of sound. The vinyl wall serves as both visual anchor and auditory experience, featuring playable records and authentic memorabilia that feels intimately personal, like stepping into the private collection of a lifelong Nashville music devotee. The suite is infused with retro and vintage décor and includes a “listening lounge” that invites guests to relax and rediscover the magic of analog sound. With over 100 records to choose from, two record players, a Bluetooth gramophone, and a Marshall speaker, guests can fully immerse themselves in the warmth and authenticity of vinyl. Headphones are also available for a more personal listening experience, letting each guest curate their own soundtrack to the stay. Custom stained-glass windows mirror the Ryman’s distinctive facade, bringing the Mother Church’s architectural soul directly into the hotel.
Drawing from the Ryman’s legacy, the suite grants guests access to archival photography and items tied to past performers, creating an authenticity that’s rare and unforgettable. From concert posters to performance photographs, each piece connects directly to the venue that helped launch countless careers and define American music. Among the suite’s most remarkable features are exclusive artifacts that tell the story of the Ryman’s architectural and musical evolution, including:
- Washburn Guitar: Crafted from the Ryman’s original oak pews, Washburn produced only 243 of these extraordinary instruments—each a playable piece of music history displayed as a centerpiece on the suite’s vinyl wall installation. The instrument hanging in The Ryman Vinyl Suite was signed by B.B. King himself.
- Exclusive Archival Photography: Rare images from the Ryman’s archives capture legendary performers who defined American music, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Minnie Pearl. These photographs offer an intimate glimpse into the moments that shaped the Mother Church’s legacy.
- Stained Glass: The Ryman Vinyl Suite mirrors the Ryman Auditorium’s distinctive stained glass windows, which cast a warm, kaleidoscopic glow over the pews and stage. Installed during the building’s 1892 construction, these windows reflect the venue’s origins as a house of worship, originally known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle.
- Wardrobe Applique: The ornate balcony pattern from the Ryman has been hand-drawn onto the suite’s wardrobe as a tribute to the venue’s intricate late 19th-century craftsmanship. Its geometric and floral motifs mirror the rhythm and harmony found in music itself.
Needle On the Record: A Complete Ryman Experience
Available now, the suite is bookable by itself or as part of Noelle’s enhanced experience “Needle on the Record,” a bespoke package that brings the Ryman’s legacy directly to guests. The experience includes two tickets to a daytime tour of the legendary Ryman Auditorium, a signature letterpress show print to commemorate the visit, and an in-room Old Fashioned crafted with Big Machine Distilling—all enjoyed from the comfort of a private vinyl listening lounge. Nightly room rates start at $959. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to check in.
