In the late 1950's, my grandparents owned a small restaurant on lower Broadway, a block down 5th. Avenue from the Ryman Auditorium- - - -the Opry Corner Cafe'. Lots of the country music bunch at the time would drop in between sets on stage for a quick meal, or go across the street to Tootsie's Orchid Lounge for a drink or three. My aunt was the only pianist with a regular spot on the Opry, from the early 1950's to the mid-80's- - - -Del Wood.
Jerry
