Nashville Traveler
AnnouncementAugust 1, 2026

Grand Ole Opry Approaching 100 Years: What It Means for Nashville

Grand Ole Opry Approaching 100 Years: What It Means for NashvillePhoto: Bobak Ha'Eri / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

The longest-running radio broadcast in history turns 99 this fall. We look at how the Opry shaped a city — and what its centennial in 2027 will look like.

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