night at the opry - View this location on map A first visit to nashville should include an evening at the sometimes corny, sometimes brilliant, but always endearing grand ole opry ( 615-871-6779). the world's longest-running radio show, it is broadcast live friday and saturday nights from the grand ole opry house, several miles from downtown, where it moved after outgrowing the ryman. on any given night, you'll see country legends, has-beens, contemporary stars and wannabes, in a format that has changed little since the 1930's. porter wagoner and vince gill are regulars, and you never know when george jones or alan jackson might show up. (the lineup is posted on opry.com on wednesdays.) tickets range from $27.50 to $44.50 ($17.50 for children 4 to 11) and are usually available the day of the show. NYT 2804 opryland drive, Nashville, TN Cultural

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