NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WNCN) – The historic Ryman Auditorium is working to expand with an outdoor stage in downtown Nashville.

Owners will present the idea to city planners Tuesday morning.

The proposed stage would be on the Fourth Avenue side of the Ryman, which is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974.

The historic zoning commission signed off on plans for the 16-by-10-foot stage last week.

The Metro Development and Housing Agency will review the plans on Tuesday.

A Ryman spokeswoman told the Nashville Business Journal that the stage would be a “plaza enhancement” offering a permanent spot for artists who play pre-show events.

— WKRN contributed to this report