RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC. (NYSE:RHP) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July21, 2017, William F. Hagerty, IV notified Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision, effective immediately, to resign as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), as a result of his recent confirmation by the U.S. Senate to the position of U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Mr.Hagerty’s decision to resign is not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board thanks Mr.Hagerty for distinguished service on the Board since February 2016.