About Ryman Hospitality Properties

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. was established as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes on January 1, 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating growth-oriented, urban-focused hotel assets and resorts. It owns four high-end consumer networks consisting of managed resorts under the internationally renowned Marriott International's Gaylord Hotels brand, totaling 7,811 rooms. These four resorts, part of Gaylord's hotel portfolio, include the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center near Orlando, Florida; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas; and the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, D.C. area. In addition to these resorts, Marriott also manages other assets, including the Gaylord Springs Golf Links and a 303-room hotel adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland property. The company has a rich history spanning nearly 90 years in entertainment and media, operating notable assets such as the Grand Ole Opry and its iconic Ryman Auditorium, located in Nashville's historic downtown district, as well as WSM-AM, the radio home of the Opry. Ryman Hospitality's operations are divided into three main segments: Hotels, encompassing ownership and operation of hotel properties; Opry and Attractions, which includes the Grand Ole Opry, WSM-AM, and Nashville-based attractions; and Corporate and Other, covering corporate expenses. Originally founded in 1956, the company underwent corporate restructuring in 1997 and later converted from a C corporation to a REIT in 2013. Corporate headquarters are located at One Gaylord Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. More information can be found on their website: http://www.rymanhp.com