The Ryman Auditorium is said to be haunted by various spirits, including its founder, Thomas Ryman, country music legends like Hank Williams Sr., a Confederate soldier, and unidentified "male in gray". Reported paranormal activity includes disembodied footsteps, doors closing on their own, unexplained stomping noises, disembodied singing, and ghostly apparitions on stage or backstage. Some accounts suggest a spirit interferes with shows by causing loud noises when performers act inappropriately. The man who built the Ryman Auditorium is believed to haunt the venue, sometimes with loud noises interfering with shows. Hank Williams Sr.: The famous singer is said to appear backstage as a white mist or on stage, and his voice can sometimes be heard. A spirit of a Confederate soldier has been seen within the building. A male spirit, never seen during performances but during rehearsals or after shows, is another reported apparition. Disembodied footsteps, stomping, and doors that close by themselves are commonly reported. The sounds of disembodied singing, often attributed to Hank Williams, are also a reported phenomenon. Reports include ghostly apparitions and mists, particularly on stage. Some spirits, like Ryman's, are said to make loud noises or interfere with performances if performers are considered "bawdy" or misbehave.