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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide July 2016 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions Your Adventure Awaits! Music City s Newest, One of a Kind, Must-Do Attraction! Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN SOARadventure.com

2 Concerts at the Schermerhorn with the Nashville Symphony LEGENDS OF MUSIC SERIES july 8 LEGENDS OF MUSIC SERIES TONY BENNETT july 14 & 15 july 26 LEGENDS OF MUSIC SERIES july august 5 LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND august 14 FEATURING YACHT ROCK REVUE and special guests Ambrosia, Player, Robbie Dupree and Matthew Wilder august 17 august 18 2 Located in Downtown Nashville NashvilleSymphony.org

3 nashville events this month s feature SOAR Adventure Tower 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmosphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically. Throughout the Tower you will find one of a kind music themed elements that embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) , soaradventure.com Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in July, plus catch a show on Wednesday nights through August 10. Since 1925, country s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Janson, David Nail, Del McCoury Band (pictured), and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Sundays LIVE! at the Hermitage 4580 Rachel s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Experience the 19th century come to life! Interact with historic figures of all social classes and backgrounds, meet beautiful farm animals and native wildlife, taste authentic southern biscuits, harvest the plantation crops, meet with soldiers from the War of 1812 and the Civil War, learn to duel like a Tennessee gentleman, and so much more! Kick off your Independence Day celebration July 3: Revolutionary War of the Southern Backcountry and explore the revolutionary roots of Tennessee s frontier settlers, 12 noon 5 pm. Meet with Revolutionary-Era frontiersmen, learn about their experiences and participation in the war. Hear the patriotic music of the Revolution, and sit on the porch and hear old stories with Davy Crockett himself! thehermitage.com July 1-3, 7-10, 22-25, 26-29, 30 Nashville Sounds Home Games First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the family out to the ballgame at the city s new minor-league ballpark. The Nashville Sounds home games are July 1-3 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers; July 7-10 vs. New Orleans Zephyrs; July vs. Omaha Storm Chasers; July vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox. nashvillesounds.com July 3 Fireworks at Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road. You ll be seeing two shows in one with the beautiful reflections of color on Percy Priest Lake. Fireworks are included with a season pass or that day s waterpark admission. Fireworks will begin at dusk. nashvilleshores.com July 4 Music City Hot Chicken Festival East Park, 700 Woodland Street. Celebrate the uniquely-nashville dish, Hot Chicken, beginning at 11 am with a parade of fire trucks and free Hot Chicken samples to the first 500 people in line. Live music from local bands all day long while visitors can look on as six teams try their hand at cooking up their version of Hot Chicken in the Amateur Cooking Contest. Other edible options will also be available. The event ends at 3 pm when visitors make their way downtown for the annual fireworks display. hot-chicken.com 3

4 Greater Nashville TM the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN (615) Fax (615) Visit our website: Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. Photos Courtesy of: Media Production Services, Robert Ames Cook Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Angell Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation Tennessee Photographic Services Chris Hollo Photography Gerri Winchell Findley, Julia Johnson Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. USPS This magazine published by Key Magazine Nashville, under license from Key Magazines, Inc Ivywood Court, Arlington, TX this issue Events 3 7 NASHVILLE TRAVEL AND TOURISM PROFESSIONALS Performing Arts 8 10 Dining Key Info 15 Key Magazine Locations: Arizona Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Houston Memphis Milwaukee Nashville Oklahoma City Palm Springs Tulsa Ghana, West Africa Maps Shopping & Services Attractions Key affiliates are located in Boston, New York City and Pittsburgh. Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. 4

5 July 4 Let Freedom Sing! Downtown at Ascend Amphitheater, The Green at Riverfront Park. What better way to celebrate our country s independence than with free live music in the heart of the city built on music? Enjoy a full day of family fun and an incredible fireworks show that has become one of the best July 4th events in the country! Climbing walls, water slides, samples, games, and so much more will keep every member of your family having a great time. An all-star lineup of Sheryl Crow, Maddie & Tae, Erin McCarley, Andrew Combs, Ruby Amanfu, Rayland Baxter, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra are among the musical acts to perform, leading up to the incredible fireworks display accompanied to music from our Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. musiccityjuly4th.com July 4 Red, White & Boom Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Celebrate America s birthday with an unobstructed view of Nashville s downtown fireworks, from our rooftop or lawn. Bring your family and enjoy this exclusive nighttime event, including a live feed of the Nashville Symphony s accompaniment to the fireworks. adventuresci.com events July 7, 14, 21, 28 Family Night Out at Cheekwood Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. This popular summer series is a perfect outdoor activity to gather your family for fantastic performances, kids dance zone. Magical memories are made in the beautiful gardens! July 7: Southern Roots Family Concert featuring the Vickie Vaughn Band; July 14: Cowboy Dan; July 21: Bright Star Theatre presents Upcycled Cinderella; July 28: International Playhouses Night with the Glengarry Highland Dancers. A different food and dessert truck each week! Performances begin at 6:30 pm. cheekwood.org July 8 Red, White & Zoo Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Wander the Zoo trails while enjoying unlimited samples of wine from around the world. The Zoo s Unseen New World, Flamingo Lagoon, cassowary and tortoise exhibits will all be open until sundown with keepers available to answer guests questions. Other activities for the evening include live music, special animal encounters and food available for purchase You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight! Wynonna 2 Hour Musical Biography 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s) 6 Eras of the King s Career 30 Songs 5 Costume Changes 1 Performer! A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again. DJ Fontana, Elvis s longtime drummer Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 pm seating 7:00 pm show Call for Tickets: (615) TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER 2416 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE Great job, heck of a perfrrmance! You just go all out to make sure you do everything just right! Charlie Chase, TV Personality A must-see show! Country Weekly Magazine 5

6 events Tony, Nashville Zoo s Hyacinth Macaw, by zoo guest Valerie Porter. through local vendors. VIP tickets include food bites paired with select wines and unlimited rides on the carousel and Soaring Eagle zip line. Designated Driver tickets available. nashvillezoo.org July 9 Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slated for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com July 9 Red, White and Brew Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane. 3 6 pm. Celebrate America and freedom at this mid-summer fest with red and white wine, local brews, tasty food, music, and a few games. Bring your furry friends to join in on the fun. Proceeds support The Tomorrow Fund, which builds community awareness and responsibility in Middle Tennessee young professionals. cfmt.org July 9 The Glo Run Downtown. 5K Evening Run through a 1980 s themed glowing wonderworld of a course. You will be taking selfies galore in front of huge glowing boomboxes, giant glowing 80s mobile phones, light shows and more. theglorun.com July 9, 16, 23 Big Band Dances Centennial Park Event Shelter. Spend your Saturday nights this summer dancing and listening to live big band music played by some of Nashville s finest musicians. There are two free group dance lessons held 7 7:30 pm and again 8:30 8:50 pm. One savory and one sweet food truck will be on-site. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. nashville.gov July 9 Public Star Party Edwin Warner Park, 2547 Old Hickory Boulevard. Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society from 9 11 pm as they set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy the view of the night sky! (Cancelled for clouds or inclement weather.) bsasnashville.com July 2, 9, 16 Laser Shows at Sudekem Planetarium Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. July 2: The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 8:30 pm, Laser America at 9:30 pm; July 9: Laser Queen at 8:30 pm, Laser Michael Jackson at 9:30 pm; July 16: Dark Side of the Moon at 8:30 pm; Laser Beatles at 9:30 pm; July 23: The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 8:30 pm; Laser Led Zeppelin at 9:30 pm; July 30: Laser Queen at 8:30 pm; Laser Michael Jackson at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $6/members; $8/non-members; available on the day of the event or online. sudekumplanetarium.com July 16 Nashville Rib & Jazz Festival Cumberland Park, 592 South First Street. Jazz & blues artists scheduled to perform include Grammy winner Paul Brown, Latin-jazz group El Movimiento, Eric Essix Trio, The David Wells Project, contemporary jazz guitarist and producer Denny Jiosa, and The Council. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets (to be used on hill only), cooler (no food allowed). Gates open at 2:30 pm, event is from 3 9 pm. musicfestival.city July 16, 23 Summer Saturdays at Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road. Free, special fun-filled activities will spotlight Tennessee farm life, 9 am 2 pm. From wagon rides and horse shows to a grist mill and gardens, there will be different activities each weekend. Groom and ride miniature donkeys, stop by the cabins to see sheep shearing and spinning wheels, have your photo made with a giant ant or praying mantis there will be a smorgasbord of activities! tnagmuseum.org July 16 Nashville Rollergirls Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith Avenue. Roller derby in Music City! Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Presale: $10. Tickets at the door: $15 ages 13+; $10 students with id; $7 seniors 62+, military, children 7-12; free for kids 6 and under; $5 parking. nashvillerollergirls.com July 17 Jazz on the Cumberland Concert Series Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, 6

7 and watch the downtown skyline light up overlooking the Cumberland River. You ll hear some of the area s best local, regional, and national jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and water slides. This is a free evening event (5:30 8 pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge. July 22 Full Moon Pickin Party Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome pm, Tickets: $7 $20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com July Nashville Flea Market The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) Indoors and outdoors! You ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am 5 pm; Saturday 7 am 6 pm; Sunday 7 am 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org July 23 Nashville Zoo s Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road. Chill out with the animals at this annual event with cool activities and icy treats for both guests and animals. Lots of fun events including ice cream eating contests and an inflatable water slide. Included with same day admission, free for members, and some activities have additional fees. nashvillezoo.org July 24 Vintage Base Ball at Carnton Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs or blankets and take in a base ball game played by 1860s rules. boft.org art crawls spend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork. Some venues present live music, and many serve complimentary wine and light hors d oeuvres. July 1 Franklin Friday Art Crawl Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6 9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com July 2 Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and support their work. Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmosphere and participating venues welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Galleries open 6 9 pm, with trolleys making a continuous loop 6 10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play July 2 Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo) Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street along with popups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com July 9 East Side Art Stumble East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and studios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com 7

8 performing arts July at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) Concerts this month: July 1: Seth MacFarlane with the Nashville Symphony; July 3: The Nashville Symphony Celebrates America; July 6-7: The Barbershop Harmony Society presents Pitch Perfected; July 8: LeAnn Rimes with the Nashville Symphony; July 14-15: An Evening with Tony Bennett; July 26: Culture Club; July 29: Dwight Yoakam. For tickets, call the box office at (615) between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org. July at the Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a sixtime winner of Pollstar s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music s Venue of the Year. This month s outstanding lineup: July 2: Noel Gallagher s High Flying Birds; July 7: Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman presents Greensky Bluegrass; July 14: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage; July 17: Melissa Etheridge with Delta Rae; July 19: 98 Degrees with O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera; July 20: Garbage with Kristin Kontrol; July 21: The SteelDrivers with Della Mae; July 23: Dave Barnes with Lucie Silvas and The Shadowboxers; July 28: Ricky Skaggs (pictured), and Kentucky Thunder; July 30: Positive Hits Tour with Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill, Danny Gokey, Capital Kings and Hollyn; July 31: Maks & Val Live On Tour. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) July 1 Disney s The Little Mermaid Z Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks Blvd. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This award-winning fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl, and Part of Your World. circleplayers.net July 1-3, 7-9 November Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by KB Productions. It s November in a Presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith s chances for reelection are looking grim. Though his staff has thrown in the towel and his wife has begun to prepare for her post-white House life, Chuck isn t ready to give up just yet. Amidst the biggest fight of his political career, the President has to find time to pardon a couple of turkeys, and this simple PR event inspires Smith to risk it all in an attempt to win back public support. November is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 5 pm. darkhorsetheater.com, kb-productions.org July 2, 4, 5-9, String City Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. The history of country music told through songs and puppet appearances from the Carter Family, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift, Alison Krauss, and many others. String City: Nashville s Tradition of Music and Puppetry begins with the early days of string-band and gospel music and continues with the birth of the Grand Ole Opry. Marionettes, rod, shadow, animation puppetry, and more were created by Nashville Public Library s Wishing Chair Productions, in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame. Showtimes 10 am and 11:30 am. Recommended ages 6 and up. countrymusichalloffame.org July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fastpaced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $ or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville 8

9 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, th Avenue South. Free admission on Sunday evening at Nashville s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. Cold beer, hot pickin and friends you won t meet until you get here. The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) stationinn.com July 5, 12, 19, 26 The Doyle and Debbie Show Station Inn, th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com July 7-10, FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical CPAC, 10 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, 80 miles east of Nashville. Music, dance, and comedy abound in this Broadway-style world premiere, featuring a vibrant cast (including two puppies) and a 21-piece orchestra composed of educators and students from Tennessee Tech University. FEARLESS! centers on a divorcee and a widower, 60-somethings who befriend each other later in life. Playful dialog, heartfelt songs, and elaborate dance moves bring the story of two lovebirds to life. fearlessthemusical.com July 8, 15, 22, 29 Tales At Twilight Cumberland Park, 592 South First Street.The performance series for children held on Friday evenings 7 8 pm in July, weather permitting. Parents relax and enjoy one of the best views of downtown Nashville, while the kids are thoroughly entertained. July 8: The Happy Racers; July 15: Mr. Chris Hip Hop Dance (learn hip hop dance moves!); July 22: The Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck; July 29: Sir Crazy Pants. nashville.gov July 8, 22, 29 Snap on 2&4 The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. July 8: Joe Davidian Trio; July 22: pianist/composer Pat Coil; July 29: Chester Thompson Trio. Soft drinks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $25, High school and college students: $15. nashvillejazz.org July 9 Barbershop Harmony Society Downtown, various locations. Learn to sing or read along at Harmony University at this interactive music-making party! Join an old-fashioned Gospel sing, listen to great performers, stellar choruses and quartets at this free all-day, family-friendly celebration. 10 am: Gospel Sing, First Baptist Church, Broadway. Join the chorus to sing favorite traditional gospel songs and hymns in perfect harmony. 1 3:30 pm: World Harmony Jamboree, Music City Center. Quartets and choruses from all over the world come together in a parade of barbershop and a cappella entertainment, each bringing their own culturally-inspired unique twist. 1 5 pm: Free Concert Stage, Walk of Fame Park. A continuous parade of quartets, choruses, and other performers. Come and go as you please, no tickets required. 3 3:45 pm: MEGAsing, Walk of Fame Park. Join thousands of the Barbership Harmony Society convention s attendees and enjoy the singular thrill of an event few people get to experience in person. 5:30 6:30 pm: Saturday Night Spectacular, Bridgestone Arena. Reserve your free tickets for a string of world-class performances by top groups that will bring the audience right along with them both figuratively and literally. 6:45 9:30 pm: Quartet Finals, Bridgestone Arena. The ten best quartets in the world duke it out in front of a panel of certified judges and thousands of audience members to earn the right to be crowned the International Quartet Champion. It s the perfect way to end an amazing day of worldclass barbershop activities. barbershop.org July 10 Frozen See and Sing! presented by the Nashville Opera Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. 1:30 pm. Experience opera in new ways in this fun and unique setting. Warm up your pipes and sing Let It Go and your favorite Frozen hits with us! We ll sing along to every song, aided by subtitles, and we ll help melt the kingdom s eternal winter with music. The fun starts with a vocal warm-up led by Nashville Opera singers, who will take you through your free bag of goodies and props to be used throughout the film. Come as you are, or dress up as your favorite character! $20 for Cabaret and Balcony seating, $15 for Orchestra. franklintheatre.com July 13, 20, 27 Music City Roots The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night s weekly, twohour live radio show, showcasing Nashville s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 reserved seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com 9

10 performing arts July 14-17, 21-24, Route 66 Chaffin s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. It s 1969, and one of the Midwest s premier groups, The Chicago Avenue Band is about to embark on a journey down Route 66. Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys & Dinettes and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid, and you ve got the high-octane fun of Route 66. Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the Main Street of America to the California coast and the surf music of the 1960s, this exciting jukebox revue features 34 of the greatest Rock n Road hits of the 20th century including Dead Man s Curve, King of the Road, Little Old Lady from Pasadena, Six Days On The Road, G.T.O., Fun, Fun, Fun, and many more. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com July 15 Music City Improv Centennial Black Box Theater, th Avenue North, Centennial Park. This high octane show features a variety of short and long-form improv, as well as live and video sketch comedy. Every show is unique, so come often and have a blast with us for less than the price of a movie. Tickets: $12/advance, $15/at the door, includes 2 free drink tickets for beer/wine/water. musiccityimprov.com July 16 Opera on the Mountain Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Join us for a BYOB&P (and picnic) evening of songs and stargazing. This family friendly outdoor concert is the perfect Saturday night combination of fresh air, gorgeous music, and good company. The program features Broadway classics, songs from Carmen and Don Giovanni, plus a few special selections just for this evening. You ll have the chance to stargaze through the grand Seyfert telescope (weather permitting). Gates open at 6 pm, concert starts 7:30 pm. nashvilleopera.org 10 July 22, 23, 29, 30 Cinderella Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Wishing Chair Productions invites your family to a musical telling filled with magical surprises, featuring some of Tom Tichenor s most beautiful puppets. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org July 23 Bluebird on the Mountain Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singersongwriters JT Harding, Alyssa Bonagura, and Jon Nite will perform under Dyer s open-air canopy. A $125 carload ticket allows you to bring up to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 6 pm. dyer.vanderbilt.edu July 28 Poet s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. This month features Tennessee award-winning writer/poet Chance Chambers. Free and open to the public. scarrittbennett.org July 29 Frist Friday Concert Series Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy live music, light snacks and beverages as well as the diverse exhibitions on view in the Frist Center s galleries. Louisiana supergroup The Revelers combine swamp pop, Cajun, country, and zydeco into an infectious medley of roots music. Halfbrass is a Nashville-based New Orleans influenced quintet that mixes traditional brass band music with funk, jazz, and rock. Admission: $12; $9 seniors and college students w/id; $7 military; Free for Frist members. fristcenter.org July 30 Music in the Meadow Owl s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening with Nashville singer-songwriter Teresa. Enjoy a hike and meet Owl s Hill s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/ person, $75/car. owlshill.org July 31 Carnton Sunset Concert Series: Journey Tribute Band Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to some of the area s most talented musicians. Food and drinks are available for purchase or bring your own (including alcohol). The gates open at 5 pm with music 6 8 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. boft.org

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12 dining Aquarium Restaurant Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You ll want to make Aquarium part of your next outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com Café Lula at the Ryman 116 Fifth Avenue North Café Lula is now open! Located just outside the Ryman s main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts you in the middle of the excitement. The menu features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours during nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com Cantina Laredo th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) , cantinalaredo.com Claim Jumper Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper s own craft beers. (615) , claimjumper.com Jeannie Seely Diana Murrell 12 Zach Janson 2416 Music Valley Drive Located in Music Valley Village across the street from the Opryland Hotel Bring in this ad for $5 B off Adult Dinner and Show Group Rates Available Fiddle Man Tim Watson

13 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today s superstars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, The Fiddle Man Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) , nashvillenightlife.com Rainforest Café This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children s menu will please your little wild ones. Don t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) , rainforestcafe.com ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) , thesmilingelephant.com Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great downtown views. Open Monday Saturday, 11 am 2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am 5 pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) th Ave. S. (615) Open lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. The Smiling Elephant th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon enter- 360 Bistro Great wine and food 6000 Highway 100 (615) The 404 Kitchen Eats with local flair th Avenue South (615) Chateau West Tres Bien! Very French 3408 West End Avenue (615) Etch Unique delicious creative 303 Demonbreun Street (615) Giovanni Ristorante Splurge worthy Italian th Avenue South (615) Husk Brilliant fresh food 37 Rutledge Street (615) Josephine American bistro cuisine th Avenue South (615) Margot Dining fabulous five stars 1017 Woodland Street (615) Miel Fresh French cuisine rd Avenue North (615) Rolf And Daughters Innovative brilliant food and wine 700 Taylor Street (615) Silo Gourmet farm food 1121 Fifth Avenue North (615) Silly Goose Fresh and delicious 1888 Eastland Avenue (615) The Southern Steak & Oyster Delish 150 Third Avenue South #110 (615) Table 3 Restaurant & Market Fabulous French 3821 Green Hills Village Drive (615) Virago Sushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street (615) where the locals go > > > 13

14 Food, Fun and entertainment for the whole family! OPRY Mills (615) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH DINNER PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM Seats up to 40 Customized Group Menus Wi-Fi Accessible OPRY MILLS MALL (615)

15 key info AIRLINES Air Canada Air France American Airlines American Eagle Delta Airlines Delta Express Frontier Airlines KLM Southwest Airlines United Airlines United Express IMPORTANT NUMBERS Police non-emergency (615) Fire non-emergency (615) CAB COMPANIES Nashville Cab, Allied Cab....(615) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Metropolitan Transit Authority Bus Schedules and Information (615) SPORTING EVENTS TICKETS Nashville Predators NHL (615) 770-PUCK (7825) Bridgestone Center, 501 Broadway Nashville Sounds Baseball (615) 690-HITS (4487) First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way Tennessee Titans NFL (615) Nissan Stadium, One Titans Way VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS 501 Broadway (615) (in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at Fifth and Broadway) 150 Fourth Avenue North (615) (One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau) 15

16 Map 1: Nashville and Surrounding Area Pleasant View Ashland City Pegram Coopertown Joelton Bordeaux Greenbrier Whites Creek Ridgetop Berry Hill Millersville Goodlettsville Madison Nashville White House Old Hickory Shackle Island Hendersonville Lakewood Hermitage Donelson Cottontown Ocana Green Hill Liberty Mt. Juliet Gallatin Old Hickory Blvd Clarksville Pike Whites Creek Ln Briley Pkwy Ellington Pkwy Pike Hydes Ferry Pike Cheatham Co. Dickerson Cheatham Wildlife Refuge Davidson Co. Robertson Co Sumner Co. Wilson Co. Lebanon Pike 40 Gladeville Donelson Pike Briley Pkwy West End Gaylord Springs Golf Club rlotte Pike A A Belle Meade Plantation S A 112 Green Hills Mall State Capitol W 31 E Grand Ole Opry W Rivergate Mall Nashville International Airport The Hermitage E Creek Sycamore Old Hickory Lake Cumberland River A B C D E J. Percy Priest Lake A B C D E Briley Pky 12 Historic Collinsville 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48 Music Valley Drive McGavock Pk Lebanon Pk Briley Pky Opry Mills

17 Oak Hill Cha 255 Harding Pl Oaks Mall 6 Belle Meade Harding Pike Harding Mall Kingston Springs 840 Murfreesboro Pike 11 Nashville Zoo Travellers Rest Bellevue 65 Radnor Lake State Natural Area Forest Hills Hillsboro Pike Percy Warner Park F Harpeth 31 A LaVergne Smyrna Airport 31 River 70 S A Brentwood 96 Smyrna G 441 Cool Springs Galleria Franklin Pike 96 Nolensville Williamson Co Franklin Clovercroft Bingham H 102 Trinity Leipers Fork Pkwy 268 Rutherford Co. 9 Trace Arrington Natchez F Triune G Kirkland Thompsons Station 99 N College Grove E W A Spring Hill Rockvale 41 A 431 Allisona Maury Co. 247 Eagleville H 269 S Locations are approximate. J K J K KEY TO ADVERTISERS A Tribute to The King Grand Ole Opry Rainforest Cafe The Aquarium Restaurant Claim Jumper Restaurant and Saloon Nashville Nightlife Theater The Great Escape (2 locations ) Cat Shoppe and Dog Store Adventure Science Center The Hermitage Lane Motor Museum Carter House Lotz House Museum Carnton Plantation Bike The Greenway Historic Collinsville 17

18 Drexel St Middleton St Fogg St Map 2: Downtown Nashville Locations are approximate Scovel St East Park S 6th St Main St Howerton St Stockyard Blvd Madison St Jackson St 5th Ave N 9th Ave N Phillips St Cumberland 6th Ave N Lcoklayer St Jackson St 11th Ave N 17th Ave N Knowles 14th Ave N Heiman Russell St 21st Ave N S 4th St N 2nd St 22nd Ave N Main St 2nd Ave N 7th Ave N 8th Ave N Jefferson St Scovel St Fatherland St Interstate Dr Main St N 1st St 1st Ave N 4th Ave N Jo Johnston Ave Ireland St 16th Ave N St James Robertson Pkwy Warren St 11th Ave N Meharry Blvd Herman St E 10th Ave N Morrison St Phillips St 14th Ave N Fisk University Courthouse & City Hall 16th Ave N Tennessee State Capitol 12th Ave N Ireland St A B C D E 41 B F Jackson St Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd 40 A S 2nd St Woodland St Gay St Russell St Pkwy Harrison St 17th Ave N S 5th St Robertson Meharry Blvd Shelby Ave S 4th St 24 Fatherland St 3rd Ave N Gay St 41 A 6 Meharry Medical College River Blank St 21st Ave N Alameda St Sylvan St Boscobel St A James Albion St Pl Summer S 2nd St S 1st St 1st Ave N Bank St Deaderick St 10th Cir N 65 Fort Nashborough Nelson Merry St Herman St Morena St Sylvan St Tennessee Supreme Court Clinton St 4th Ave N H Union St Gay St Charlotte Ave Milson St Bridge Shelby Pedestrian Riverfront Park 17th Ave N Hermosa St Pearl St Jo Johnston Ave B S 3rd St Church St 6th Ave N Herman St Canby Ct Crutcher St 2nd Ave N Capitol Blvd Watkins Park 18th Ave N 5th Ave N Polk Ave 13th Ave N 13th Ave N Davidson St Shelby Ave C Commerce St McLemore St 14th Ave N 15th Ave N 10th Ave N 11th Ave N Townsend Dr 19th Ave N Batavia St 3 G N 22nd Ave N 1st Ave S 2 7th Ave N 8th Ave N Hynes St Hynes St Pearl St 17th Ave N Fisk St Jo Johnston Ave Warner St Booker St 4th Ave S Broadway F Junior Achievement St Henry Pl 2nd Ave S 16th Ave N Molloy St 3rd Ave S 19th Ave McGavock St 9th Ave N 12th Ave N Pearl St Porter St 13th Ave N 14th Ave N Lyle Ave 20th Ave N Clifton Ave Church St Felicia St Korean Veterans Blvd. Grundy St 15th Ave N Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd E W K D 24 Merry St McMillin St C Crockett St I N 70 Almond St 8th Ave S 9th Ave S 70 J Cartwright St 70 Pl Charlotte Ave S Ave Peabody St Demonbreun St 23rd Ave N Ave Hermitage Ave Rutledge St L Lea Patterson St Arena Ave Wharf Murphy Ave Leslie Ave South Park 5th Ave S Clark Lea Ave 6th Ave S 7th S 9th Ave S 10th Ave S Industrial Blvd 12th Ave S Academy Pl Middleton St Hayes St Church St Laurel St State State St 20th Ave N 20th Ave S 22nd Ave N 24th Ave N 13th Ave S McGavock St Elm St Lea Ave 7th Ave S Lea Ave Palmer Pl Carroll St Lindsley Ave Pine St 16th Ave N 16th Ave S 18th Ave N 24 19th Ave N Green St Lafayette St 17th Ave S 1 Gleaves St 18th Ave S 21st Ave N 21st Ave S St 23rd Ave N D Fain St Charles E. Davis Blvd th Ave S 19th Ave S Lyle Ave Louise Ave Centennial Park 9th Ave S Overton St Magazine St Division St University Ct 2nd Ave S 4th Ave S Ash St Cannon St Ewing Ave Mansion St Division St Sigler St Music Cir E Music Cir S McCann St Mulberry St S 13th Ave S Roy Acuff Pl 19th Ave S Broadway Elliston Pl Brandau Pl Claiborne St Terrace Pl Cameron S 11 Hawkins Music Cir S 18th Ave S West End Ave 3rd Ave S Vine St th Ave N 25th Ave N 1st Ave S 5th Ave S Carroll St A 65 St South St 14th Ave S 15th Ave S Music Sq E South St 431 Cameron S 6 Oak St 1 block south Adelicia St Vanderbilt University Reidhurst Ave Malory St Perkins St Wharf Ave 6th Ave S 12th Ave 70 S 1 E 41 A 65 S Side Ave Grand Ave 11 Bass St

19 map G I A B C D E F G H I J K L KEY TO ADVERTISERS The Upper Room Johnny Cash Museum Cotton Eyed Joe Woodcuts Gallery The Smiling Elephant Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering Ryman Auditorium Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum POINTS OF INTEREST Nissan Stadium Bicentennial Mall Chamber of Commerce The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information Municipal Auditorium Nashville Convention Center Ryman Auditorium TPAC/TN State Museum Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Schermerhorn Symphony Center Music City Center Old Town Trolley Tours African American Art Custom-Made Picture Frames A Cut Above the Rest in offering you the best custom framing. We also offer greeting cards, prints, and original fine art. Located on Historic Jefferson Street, just minutes from downtown, next to Fisk University 1613 Jefferson St

20 shopping & services Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city. In addition to great vacation memories, you ll be itching to buy something to take home from Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, venues and other memorable attractions. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more areas throughout and surrounding Music City. Hard to find toys Books, purses, statues Purr-fect Gifts for Cats & their People Rescued Cats & Kittens for adoption PURR (7877) Toys Breed Specific Gifts Where all the cool dogs and their people go WAGS 2824 Bransford Avenue (9247) The Cat Shoppe 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday Saturday 10 am 6 pm; Sunday 1 4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Cotton-Eyed Joe Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) for more information. Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store 222 Fifth Avenue South. There s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you ll find autographed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday Saturday 10 am 6 pm and Sunday 1 4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247). The Great Escape Featuring a huge selection of current and outof-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) ; and near Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) Open 10 am 9 pm, Monday Saturday and 11 am 7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! Hatch Show Print Store 224 Fifth Avenue South. You ll find a wide assortment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com 20

21 The Hermitage Museum Store Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel s Lane, (615) A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum. The Johnny Cash Museum Store 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. Opry Mills Mall Tennessee s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills Entertainment Stage. 65 South Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville television show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style. Opry Originals Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville s famous Lower Broadway area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other. The Opry Shop 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week. Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) Find exclusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week. The Tennessee Museum Store Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel. Woodcuts Gallery and Framing 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) telephone and (615) fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com VISIT NASHVILLE S LEGENDARY DVD, RECORD & COMICS SHOP! The GREAT ESCAPE DVDs CDs Games Comics Used-New-Collectible! Low, low prices! Also: Records, Toys, more... Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 11-7 WEST NASHVILLE NEAR OPRY MILLS VANDY/MUSIC ROW NEED CASH? We 5400 Charlotte Ave. 111-B 105 Gallatin Rd Rd. N. N. Merged w/ w/west Nashville WE PAY PAY TOP TOP DOLLAR Superstore; see info at at left. FOR YOUR ITEMS! 21

22 attractions ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in science! From the seven-story Adventure Tower to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features nearly 175 hands-on exhibits focused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Award-winning programs include daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Admission is $14 adults and teens; $11 children ages 2 12; $13 seniors (65+); free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am 5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, $3/members. (615) adventuresci.org BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK 600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers Market. Get a taste of Tennessee s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with Tennessee history. An 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) or 888-TNPARKS. BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALS Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed). 22

23 GET A NEW VIEW OF THE ZOO. SOARING EAGLE NOW OPEN NASHVILLEZOO.ORG / TAKEFLIGHT CARNTON PLANTATION 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am 5 pm on Monday Saturday and noon 5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org CENTENNIAL PARK 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses American, European, and contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday Sunday 9 am 5 pm. (615) , cheekwood.org COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven t seen Nashville if you haven t visited the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early 70s in the exhibit Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City. Other collections on display feature Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, and Zac Brown Band (opening July 22). Guitars from the Bachman-Gretsch Collection is a visually stunning window into the evolution of the instrument, from the early 1930s to the 1980s (closing July 31). Open daily 9 am 5 pm. Upgrade to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-fromscratch meal at Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering. (615) , countrymusichalloffame.org FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS 919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. fristcenter.org 23

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25 GRAND OLE OPRY 2804 Opryland Drive. The world s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Janson, David Nail, Del McCoury Band, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm; Wednesday (through August 10) at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- seat venue and country s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. THE HERMITAGE Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of attractions Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13 18, $10 for children 6 12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) , thehermitage.com HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s Double- Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth-century 40- acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open May 15 October 15, Thursday Sunday 1 5 pm, (931) , historiccollinsville.com 25

26 HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton s Jolene and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am 2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Call (615) or go to countrymusichalloffame.com. 26 Be on the forefront of the antiaging movement! Join a company that has successfully outlined the biomarkers of human renewal and regeneration. Unprecedented Resources Uncompromising Values As Pharmaceuticals Go Natural The Aging Code Has Been Unlocked Cash In On The Next Trillion Dollar Industry Building A Business In The Comfort Of Your Home "By the year 2010, an additional $1 trillion ANNUALLY will be devoted to slow down the effects of aging. - Paul Zane Pilzer One of the world s most accurate economic forecasters page 2 8 JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, to a stone wall from Johnny and June s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am 7 pm seven days a week. (615) , johnnycashmuseum.com LANE MOTOR MUSEUM 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. 100 Years of Leyat, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday Monday, 10 am 5 pm. Admission: Adults (18 64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6 17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) , lanemuseum.org THE LOTZ HOUSE 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor s #1 attraction

27 in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) or visit LotzHouse.com. NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, The Fiddle Man Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) or go to nashvillenightlife.com. attractions NASHVILLE ZOO 3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the everyday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian parrots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your ticket to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between your animal adventures, be sure to take a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, or even step back in time on the walking tour at our Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. (615) , nashvillezoo.org OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don t Just Visit Nashville Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shopping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the attraction that takes you to the attractions. 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) trolleytours.com 27

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29 THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. radnorlake.org RYMAN AUDITORIUM 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music s Venue of the Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as attractions the home of the Grand Ole Opry from For tickets, call (615) , visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from , the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building s construction as you peruse artifacts from more than a century of entertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmosphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both 29

30 attractions mentally and physically. Throughout the Tower you will find one of a kind music themed elements that embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) , soaradventure.com TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday Saturday, from 10 am 5 pm and 1 5 pm on Sundays. Free admission. (615) , , tnmuseum.org TRIBUTE TO THE KING Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again, raved DJ Fontana, Elvis s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly (615) Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com THE UPPER ROOM 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci s The Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city s tumult. Open Monday Friday, 8 am 4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) or visit chapel.upperroom.org. The Upper Room Chapel, Museum, and Bookstore A Space for Prayer and Reflection in the Heart of Music City n View the life-sized woodcarving of Leonardo da Vinci s painting, The Last Supper in our Chapel n Pray in our Agape Garden n Learn through Christian art exhibits in the Museum n Buy books and gifts in our bookstore 1908 Grand Avenue Free car, bus, and van parking. Conveniently located near Vanderbilt University, in midtown Nashville. For special hours visit chapel.upperroom.org x7207 The Upper Room is best known for The Upper Room daily devotional guide, which is currently published in 35 languages and distributed in 100 countries around the world. BRING THIS AD FOR A 10 % DISCOUNT IN THE GIFT SHOP. 30

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