Greater Nashville. the nashville visitors guide. December 2018 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide December 2018 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

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3 nashville events DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 1, 2019 A Country Christmas Gaylord Opryland Hotel, 2800 Opryland Drive. It s the magic of the season with more than two million twinthis month s feature FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, TUESDAYS through December 11 Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Friday and Saturday in December, plus Tuesdays through December 11. 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. The show moves downtown to its most famous former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the winter months. 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 Emmylou Harris (pictured), Keb Mo, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Chris Janson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. DECEMBER 1 Rudolph s Red Nose Run Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Wear your merry best for Rudolph s costume contest! Runners, walkers, and joggers of all ages and abilities are invited to Music City s most festive 5K. Join fellow elves, grinches, and sugar plum fairies at this family-friendly event. rudolphrednoserun.racesonline.com DECEMBER 1 Nashville Christmas Parade Downtown, Broadway and North First Avenue. The Musical Mile parade will begin at 8:30 am with Grand Marshal Kid Rock with appearances and performances from an array of talent including Craig Wayne Boyd, legendary songwriter Bill Anderson, LeAnn Rimes, Diana DeGarmo and many more. Arrive early and stay late! Come prepared with warm clothes, warm drinks, a cozy blanket and folding chair. nashvillechristmasparade.com DECEMBER 1 Holidays at The Hermitage Andrew Jackson s Hermitage, 4580 Rachel s Lane. Join us for an evening of old holiday traditions and spooky tales, musicians and s mores by the bonfire, and seasonal gift shopping! Doors open at 4 p.m. and close at 9 p.m., and guests are welcome to enjoy some holiday shopping and an evening mansion tour before or after your designated Ghost Story performance. Mansion tours take approximately 40 minutes, so please give yourself plenty of time to enjoy it. thehermitage.com DECEMBER 1, 3, 11, 13, 15, 27, 29 Nashville Predators Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville on Dec. 1 vs. Chicago Blackhawks; Dec. 3 vs. Buffalo Sabres; Dec. 11 vs. Ottawa Senators; Dec. 13 vs. Vancouver Canucks; Dec. 15 vs. New Jersey Devils; Dec. 27 vs. Dallas Stars; Dec. 29 vs. New York Rangers. All games at 7 pm. Check the website for Preds Official Watch Party locations, which include giveaways and raffles for prizes. predators.nhl.com DECEMBER 1-24, Holiday Lights at Cheekwood Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Delight in the joy of the holiday season with one million lights illuminating the gardens. Holiday Lights is a timed-ticketed event with two evening time slots. Arrivals begin at 5 pm and run until 7 pm with late evening arrivals beginning at 7 pm running until 9 pm. See real reindeer, Santa, holiday carolers, and relax at the s mores pits. Seasonal drinks and food truck goodness will be available for purchase. cheekwood.org 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 David B Lile/davidblile.com 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 6 Performing Arts 8 14 Key Info 15 Maps Key Magazine Locations: Arizona Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Houston Memphis Milwaukee Nashville Oklahoma City Palm Springs Tulsa Ghana, West Africa Dining Shopping & Services Attractions Key affiliates are located in Boston, New York City and Pittsburgh. Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. 4

5 kling lights and outdoor Nativity display, stunningly decorated trees, and much more. Walk through our holiday attraction, Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, 2 million pounds of colorful interactive ice sculptures hand-carved by 40 artisans from China. Nov. 16 Dec. 25: Grammy Award-winner Trace Adkins will entertain with Christmas standards and Celtic classics for a holiday dinner show to remember. Nov. 16 Dec. 28: Cirque Dreams Holidaze will light up the Grand Ole Opry House to delight audiences with new and astonishing acts, colossal costumes, grand music and an encore of memorable signature favorites. Nov. 17 Jan. 1: Ice Skating under the stars on our 7,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink. DECEMBER 2, 6, 22, 23, 30 Titans Football Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. It s football fever in Nashville! Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans Dec. 2 vs. New York Jets at 3:05 pm; Dec. 6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:20 pm; Dec. 22 vs. Washington Redskins at 3:30 pm; Dec. 30 vs. Indianapolis Colts at 12 noon. titansonline.com DECEMBER 6 Christmas Open House Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road. events Ham biscuits, holiday music, homemade cookies, and crafts for purchase are highlights of this annual holiday open house. Free admission, 10 am 2 pm. DECEMBER 7, 8 Porter Flea The Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue. This free indoor Holiday Flea is a modern handmade market that provides open access to more than 100 talented, jury-selected vendors. Thousands of one-of-a-kind gifts, some the city s finest food trucks and the Porter Pantry, an artisan food market stocked with packaged goods from local millers, makers and bakers. Hours: Friday Preview Market 6 9 pm, Saturday 10 am 5 pm. porterflea.com DECEMBER 7, 14, 18 The Huckabee Show 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy news, music, entertainment and fun with former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his special guests! Tickets are free. For ages 16+. Seating at 6:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome! Register online or call 833-HUCKABEE for more info. huckabeetix.tv 5

6 events DECEMBER 8 Carols, Cookies & Crafts Open House TN State Museum, 301 Sixth Avenue North. Tis the season to be jolly! Join the Museum staff for some holiday cheer, 10 am 2 pm. Enjoy carols throughout the day in our Grand Hall, create holiday cards and gifts and decorate your own holiday cookie. All activities are available until supplies run out. tnmuseum.org DECEMBER 8 Battle of Nashville 154th Anniversary: Living History Fort Negley Park, 1100 Fort Negley Boulevard. Don t miss our annual Battle of Nashville 154th Anniversary living history event, 10 am 1 pm. DECEMBER 8, 9 Music City Winterfest Centennial Park. Experience a winter wonderland filled with 100+ craft vendors, train and carriage rides, Santa s Village, kids activities, local choirs and bands, food trucks, beer gardens, snowball fights, and more! Make your own s mores, let your pet off the leash in our pop-up pup park, enter the Winter Beard Competition, play in the kid s zone, and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves! Admission: $5 ages 18+; free for 17 and under. musiccitywinterfest.com DECEMBER 8-9 Dickens of a Christmas Festival Historic Downtown Franklin. Travel back 150 years to the time of Charles Dickens at this free street festival. Some 200 musicians, dancers and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens s stories. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. Dress in Victorian costume encouraged. Come decked out in holiday style to capture your perfect family photo. Hours: Saturday 10 am 5 pm, Sunday 11 am 4 pm. historicfranklin.com DECEMBER 8, Planetarium Holiday Laser Shows Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Enjoy watching a wide array of music brought to life with incredible fulldome digital imagery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! Take holiday lights to an epic new level with a festive laser show that unites modern and classic holiday hits with stunning laser lights. It s electrifying for all ages.adventuresci.org DECEMBER Nashville Flea Market Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, 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. Free admission; parking $5. nashvilleexpocenter.org DECEMBER 21 Winter Solstice Celebration Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Highway 100. Celebrate the changing seasons during our Solstice festival for all ages, 3 6 pm. Participants can create a wreath to take home, enjoy cocoa next to the fire, listen to stories and songs of winter, and walk the forest luminary trail as darkness welcomes the Winter. Lead by Nature Center staff and volunteers. DECEMBER 21 Nashville Farmers Market Night Market 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Shop and dine with local artisans, restaurants and shops, locally raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, craft beer, local wine, and more! All are welcome for live music and family-friendly activities. Free admission, 5 9 pm. nashvillefarmersmarket.org DECEMBER 28 Music City Bowl Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. The annual game begins at 12:30 pm with a variety of activities prior to kick off. musiccitybowl.com DECEMBER 31 Jack Daniel s Music City Midnight: New Year s Eve in Nashville Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Ring in the new year and rock out the old with thousands of your closest friends at one of the world s biggest New Year s Eve parties. This free event boasts a star-packed lineup that includes Keith Urban, Peter Frampton, Judah & the Lion, Caitlyn Smith, Devon Gilfillian, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The traditional Music Note Drop and accompanying fireworks display will ring in the New Year against the backdrop of the iconic State Capitol building and unique view of the Nashville skyline. visitmusiccity.com 6

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8 performing arts DECEMBER AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Ticket packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) Become a season ticket holder and receive added benefits! Concerts this month: Dec. 1: The Grinch Christmas & Sing-Along Perfect for the whole family, this concert will celebrate the season with a musical retelling of Dr. Seuss beloved story, along with other holiday favorites, including a singalong bonanza! Dec. 1: Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas with the Nashville Symphony; Dec. 2: Dave Barnes Presents a Very Merry Christmas with Special Guests (without orchestra). Dec. 5: Home Alone in Concert with the Nashville Symphony Experience John Williams delightful score performed live while this hilarious and heartwarming holiday movie is shown on the big screen. Dec. 7: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays Marsalis returns with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to perform swingin renditions of your favorite holiday tunes. (without orchestra); Dec. 9: Celtic Thunder X, Ireland s most sensational singing group (without orchestra). Dec. 10: Jerry Lee Lewis (without orchestra). Dec : Guerrero Conducts Handel s Messiah with the Nashville Symphony and Chorus, performing one of the most inspiring works of music ever written. Dec. 17, 22: Americana duo from Nashville Drew and Ellie Holcomb s Neighborly Christmas (without orchestra). Dec. 18: Michael W. Smith: Christmas with the Nashville Symphony. Dec. 19: An Elvis Christmas with the Nashville Symphony Back by popular demand, veteran singer and multi-instrumentalist Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band perform an evening of The King s most beloved holiday tunes and hits. Dec. 21: Keith & Kristyn Getty Sing! An Irish Christmas. Dec. 23: Oak Ridge Boys Christmas (without orchestra). nashvillesymphony.org. DECEMBER 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: Dec. 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29: Opry at The Ryman; Dec. 2: The Brian Setzer Orchestra with Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones; Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23: Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman with Rodney Crowell; Dec. 9, 10: Andrew Peterson: Behold the Lamb of God; Dec. 18: Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman (pictured); Dec. 24: Moscow Ballet s Great Russian Nutcracker; Dec. 27: Robert Earl Keen s Cosmic Cowboy Christmas Tour with Pat McLaughlin; Dec. 30, 31: Old Crow Medicine Show with special guest The War & Treaty. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman. com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Jazz Sundays Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Avenue. Enjoy live jazz every Sunday from 2 6 pm. tnbrew.com SUNDAY EVENINGS 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. Showtime 8 pm. stationinn.com TUESDAY EVENINGS Acoustic Pickin Party Centennial Black Box Theater, th Avenue North. Bring an acoustic instrument and join the circle, 7 9 pm. All styles of music, including originals. Great for developing chops, and learning new tunes. Bring a couple tunes you d like to play and an open mind. Ages 12 up. nashville.gov WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS The Music of Nashville: A Magical Journey Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. Take a historical 60 year ride through some 8

9 Nashville s favorite holiday tradition! DECEMBER 1-23, 2018 TPAC S JACKSON HALL Tickets at nashvilleballet.com or (615) p r e s e n t i n g s p o n s o r : s u p p o r t i n g s p o n s o r : a d d i t i o n a l s u p p o r t p r o v i d e d b y : 9

10 performing arts of Nashville s biggest hits, and the stories behind them! Performed by hot up-and-coming artists who are backed by a fantastic first-call Nashville band, they will bring you to your feet! Tickets available online, day of show or call (615) (more info on page 27, see Back Cover) themusicofnashville.com THURSDAY EVENINGS Speakeasy Swing at Rudys Rudy s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Nashville s only jazz club features 1930s-1940s live music with vintage swing dancing, a New Orleans inspired menu and tipsy cocktails. rudysjazzroom.com THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS Music at the Frist Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, 6 pm. fristcenter.org FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS Ray Stevens Show CabaRay Showroom, 5724 River Road. Ray Stevens and his fabulous A-Team band will take you down memory lane with songs and stories from Ray s legendary career. Showtime 7:30 pm, dinner seating at 6 pm. Come early to experience the rockin Piano Bar with live music from 5 pm until showtime and post show until closing. (615) , raystevenscabaray.com SATURDAY EVENINGS 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. byebyeliver.com/nashville DECEMBER 1 Fan Me With A Brick Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Tennessee Playwrights Studio presents staged readings of this original play, based on actual events. When Victoria sets out to learn more of her family s history, she opens a portal to a past full of loss, pain and indomitable perseverance. Her mother reluctantly joins her, and the two women uncover old wounds that linger unhealed in the present. darkhorsetheater.com DECEMBER 1, 2, 5-9, 12-16, A Christmas Story Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Repertory Theatre presents this all-american holiday classic, based on humorist Jean Shepherd s art crawls area galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork. Some venues present live music, and many serve complimentary wine. These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists and buy and support their work. DECEMBER 1 Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmosphere and participating venues welcome you to galleries open 6 9 pm, with trolleys making a continuous loop 6 10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play DECEMBER 1 Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston 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 DECEMBER 7 Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6 9 pm. franklinartscene.com DECEMBER 8 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 DECEMBER 22 Jefferson Street Art Crawl The crawl happens up and down Jefferson, starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event engages community and highlights art along this historic art corridor as well as the North Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn 10

11 memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s. Ah, the holidays! Spending time with family, enjoying home cooked meals and singing carols. But in Ralphie Parker s family, your mouth gets washed with soap, the neighbor s dogs devour your ovenfresh turkey and those carols are replaced with choruses of You ll shoot your eye out. Because nothing says Christmas like a leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas and sticking your tongue to the frozen flag pole! nashvillerep.org DECEMBER 1, 5-9, 12-15, Elf: The Musical Chaffin s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Based on the beloved holiday film, this fish-out-ofwater musical comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Nashville s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. dinnertheatre.com DECEMBER 1, 2, 6-9, A Christmas Carol, the Musical The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. The theater presents thrilling performances for family audiences and scrumptious dining at an affordable price. thelarrykeetontheatre.org DECEMBER 1, 2, 6-9, A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. For many of us, Christmas isn t Christmas without the opportunity to see some form of this beloved story, but how to keep it fresh? For the first time we present this live 1940s radio broadcast version of the Dickens classic, in which a small group of actors brings the story to life complete with vintage commercials, live sound effects, and musical underscoring to lead Scrooge through his journey of discovering the true meaning of Christmas and of life. pull-tight.com DECEMBER 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, Disney s The Little Mermaid Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. In a kingdom beneath the sea, King Triton s youngest daughter Ariel yearns to have her questions answered about the human world. When she saves the handsome Prince Eric from drowning, Ariel begins to discover her own voice with the help of her friends even after the tricky sea witch silences her. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen s most beloved fairy tales, this classic will be given its own dose of NCT magic. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org 11

12 performing arts DECEMBER 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, Nashville s Nutcracker Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville s Nutcracker heralds the return of the holiday season in Music City as young Clara takes audiences on a journey through a spectacular dreamland with her magical Uncle Drosselmeyer. Weaving the awe-inspiring wonder of the classic tale with the city s glittering past, Nashville s Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition guaranteed to delight the young and young-at-heart. Concept, story treatment and choreography by Paul Vasterling, live music performed by the Nashville Symphony. nashvilleballet.com DECEMBER 4 Musicians Corner Christmas City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. Get into the holiday spirit with Musicians Corner as several Nashville artists perform holiday classics. Doors open at 6 pm for 8 pm show. musicianscornernashville.com DECEMBER 4 Making Spirits Bright Vanderbilt Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Avenue. Join Nashville in Harmony for this holiday season with an evening filled with fun, family, and music. NiH is Tennessee s first and only musical arts organization specifically created for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and their allies. With a mission to use music to build community and create social change, NiH brings people together within both the LGBT community and the community at large. nashvilleinharmony.org DECEMBER 4, 11 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: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com especially for kids Wishing Chair Puppet Productions Nashville Public Library Children s Theatre, 615 Church Street. Enjoy 30-minute enchanting productions, free of charge. Limited free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Story Time: Meet the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle and read books with puppet friends Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, and Jimmy Giraffe. Showtimes 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am. For ages 6 and under. Friday & Saturday Mornings: Cinderella, Dec. 14 through Jan. 12. This is a musical telling filled with magical surprises, featuring some of Tom Tichenor s most beautiful puppets. Showtimes 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Recommended for ages 3-12, but all are welcome. SATURDAY MORNINGS Kidsville Story Time The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue. Kids ages 12 and younger will explore a different weekly theme and create a related piece of art. Free, 11 11:45 am. kidsvilleonline.org Saturday Storytime Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 14. Stop in for stories, giggles, and songs every Saturday morning! For children 6 and younger, 10:30 am. parnassusbooks.net 12

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14 performing arts DECEMBER 6 Nashville House Concerts War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Avenue North. This unique Nashville experience is hosted by Sirius XM radio personality Storme Warren, and features a diverse blend of talent from charttopping artists, music legends, rising stars, accomplished songwriters, and more. Every show promises musical performances, imaginative interviews, and unpredictable fun. wmarocks.com DECEMBER 6-8 The Wolves Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by Actors Bridge, a professional theater company dedicated to telling the stories that need to be told in Nashville. Advance tickets $25, $30 at door, students w/ valid ID $15. Free parking. actorsbridge.org, darkhorsetheater.com DECEMBER 6-9 The 7th Annual Winter Concert Presented by The Theater Bug at 4809 Gallatin Pike, New Life Baptist Church. Holiday entertainment for the whole family! Come join 50+ of Nashville s talented young performers for a night of music, dance and fun in their 7th annual Winter Concert. This is a perfect way to celebrate the winter season for all ages. thetheaterbug.org DECEMBER 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, Disney s Beauty and the Beast Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin. You ve seen it as an animated classic, you ve loved it as a live-action film, and this season you ll be wholly enchanted by Studio Tenn s trademark eye-popping spin on Disney s tale as old as time. Bring the whole family to Franklin for the holiday s most magical outing, and delight in the adventures of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true meaning of beauty. studiotenn.com DECEMBER 13 Paul Vasterling s 20th Anniversary Gala Performance Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Honor Nashville Ballet s extraordinary past, exceptional present and groundbreaking future. Join Nashville Ballet for the ultimate evening of celebration commemorating Paul Vasterling s 20th anniversary as Artistic Director. Curating a collection of classical and contemporary works never before seen at Nashville Ballet with a few familiar favorites, Vasterling sets 14 the tone for the company s next 20 years of athleticism, artistry, imagination and innovation all culminating in a truly grand finale featuring a procession of Nashville Ballet artists from School of Nashville Ballet students to the professional company. 6:30 7:30 pm. nashvilleballet.com DECEMBER 14, 15 ink by Camille A. Brown & Dancers OZ Arts, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. ink celebrates the rituals, gestural vocabulary, and traditions that remain ingrained within the lineage of the African Diaspora and reclaims African-Americans narratives by showcasing their authenticity. Using the rhythms and sounds of traditional African and handmade instruments as its center, the work travels through time with elements of Blues, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Swing. oznashville.com DECEMBER The Ornaments present A Charlie Brown Christmas 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill, 818 Third Avenue South. Led by by pianist Jen Gunderman, accompanied by bassist James Haggerty and drummer Martin Lynds, The Ornaments play the classic Guaraldi record live from beginning to end, and host a rotating cast of guest soloists who may bring along a trombone, pedal steel, harmonica, tin whistle, electric guitar, fiddle, saxophone, flute, musical saw and/or accordion. Tickets $12. DECEMBER 20 Poet s Corner with Christina Stoddard Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. Free and open to the public. scarrittbennett.org DECEMBER 21 Music City Improv Third Coast Comedy Club, Marathon Village, 1310 Clinton Avenue. This high octane show from Nashville s longest running improv troupe features live and video sketch comedy. Shows are considered PG-13 and are a mix of short form and long form. musiccityimprov.com DECEMBER 29 Lee Roy Parnell & Friends Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Texas roots musician Lee Roy Parnell is an ace guitarist, distinctive singer and hit songwriter. His music runs the gamut of diversity, combining the influences of blue-eyed soul, Delta blues, roadhouse rock, Southern boogie, Texas swing, and gospel. franklintheatre.com

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 A Pleasant View Coopertown A Robertson Co Joelton 41 Greenbrier Ridgetop Millersville Goodlettsville 31 W W 174 White House Shackle Island Cottontown Sumner Co. Ocana 25 Liberty E Gallatin 25 Creek Rivergate Mall Sycamore Ashland City Pegram Bordeaux Whites Creek 3 Berry Hill Madison Nashville Old Hickory Hendersonville Old Hickory Blvd Clarksville Pike Lakewood Whites Creek Ln Davidson Co. Briley Pkwy Hermitage Donelson Green Hill Mt. Juliet Ellington Pkwy Pike Hydes Ferry Pike Cheatham Co. Dickerson Cheatham Wildlife Refuge Wilson Co. Lebanon Pike 40 Gladeville Donelson Pike Briley Pkwy West End Gaylord Springs Golf Club rlotte Pike Belle Meade Plantation S A 112 Green Hills Mall State Capitol E 6 Grand Ole Opry Nashville International Airport 45 The Hermitage Old Hickory Lake J. Percy Priest Lake Cumberland River A B C D E A B C D E Briley Pky Music Valley Drive 1 McGavock Pk Lebanon Pk Briley Pky Opry Mills 5 16

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 96 Leipers Fork Pkwy 268 Rutherford Co. 246 Trace 46 Arrington 6 Natchez 840 Triune Kirkland Thompsons Station 99 N College Grove E W A Spring Hill Rockvale 41 A 431 Allisona Maury Co. 247 Eagleville 269 F G H S Locations are approximate. J K J Andrew Jackson s Hermitage Lane Motor Museum Carter House Lotz House Museum Carnton Plantation Ray Stevens CabaRay K KEY TO ADVERTISERS 1 Grand Ole Opry 1 Rainforest Cafe 1 The Aquarium Restaurant 1 Claim Jumper Restaurant and Saloon 1 Nashville Nightlife DinnerTheater 2 The Huckabee Show 3 Cat Shoppe and Dog Store 4 Adventure Science Center

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 Knowles Phillips St Cumberland 6th Ave N Lcoklayer St Jackson St 11th Ave N 17th Ave N 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 10th Ave N Herman St Morrison St Phillips St 14th Ave N A B C D E K Fisk University Courthouse & City Hall 16th Ave N Tennessee State Capitol 12th Ave N Ireland St Jackson St Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd 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 Fatherland St 3rd Ave N Gay St Meharry Medical College River Blank St 21st Ave N Alameda St Sylvan St Boscobel St James Albion St Pl Summer KEY TO ADVERTISERS 1 The Upper Room 2 Johnny Cash Museum 2 Patsy Cline Museum 3 Cotton-Eyed Joe 4 Skull s Rainbow Room 5 The Smiling Elephant 6 Nudie s Honky Tonk 7 Joe s Crab Shack F Ryman Auditorium A B C D D E F G H I J K 41 B E 41 A A 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 Union St Gay St Charlotte Ave Milson St Bridge Shelby Pedestrian Riverfront Park 17th Ave N Hermosa St 2nd Ave N Church St Pearl St Jo Johnston Ave B S 3rd St 6th Ave N Capitol Blvd Herman St Canby Ct Crutcher St Watkins Park 18th Ave N 5th Ave N Polk Ave 13th Ave N 13th Ave N Davidson St Shelby Ave Commerce St McLemore St 14th Ave N 15th Ave N POINTS OF INTEREST Nissan Stadium Bicentennial Mall Chamber of Commerce Bridgestone Arena Nashville Visitors Information Municipal Auditorium Ryman Auditorium TN Performing Arts Center Frist Art Museum Music City Center Schermerhorn Symphony Center TN State Museum Old Town Trolley Tours 10th Ave N 11th Ave N Townsend Dr 19th Ave N N Batavia St 22nd Ave N 1st Ave S 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 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 24 Merry St McMillin St C Crockett St 1 24 N 70 Almond St 8th Ave S 9th Ave S 70 Cartwright St 70 Pl Charlotte Ave S Ave Peabody St Demonbreun St 23rd Ave N Ave Hermitage Ave Rutledge St 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 Green St Carroll St Lindsley Ave Pine St 16th Ave N 16th Ave S 18th Ave N 19th Ave N 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 F 6 4 D C HG 5 H J I 24 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 70 5 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

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20 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 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 Joe s Crab Shack 123 Second Avenue South. Joe s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the mainland that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Come eat at Joe s and be a part of a fun experience! (615) , joescrabshack.com Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand 20

21 Crab. BOOZE. GOOD VIEWS. Book your group party of 15 or more today! 123 2nd Ave. South, Nashville, TN joescrabshack.com 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 such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Hee Haw s Shotgun Red, Rising Star Zach Janson, 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 $47.95, show only is $30. Tour groups welcome. (615) , nashvillenightlife.com Nudie s Honky Tonk 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old historic three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, costumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am 3 am daily, this attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com menu showcases a continental twist on American classics. Premium cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list complement the award winning cuisine. Skull s pays homage to the entertainment of yesteryear with burlesque and live music nightly. Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and comedian Andy Griffith have all graced the original checker-board stage. skullsrainbowroom.com 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 entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) , thesmilingelephant.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 Skull s Rainbow Room 222 Printers Alley. Skull s Rainbow Room is a tribute to David Skull Schulman and the former fine dining establishments of Nashville s historic Printers Alley. Chef Gannon Leary s critically acclaimed th Ave. S. (615) Open lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. 21

22 shopping & services 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. 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 has items 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. 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. Call 279-WAGS (9247). 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 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. 22 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 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. The Nashville Collection 120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages. 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

23 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 Madame Tussauds Wax Attraction. 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 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. 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 23

24 attractions ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Start your Nashville adventure at Middle Tennessee s premier science center! Adventure Science Center delivers innovative, dynamic learning experiences that open minds to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. From awe-inspiring displays of 6.5 million stars under the 63-foot Sudekum Planetarium dome to immersive experiences in the new Virtual Reality studio, the Science Center provides a place where people of all ages can discover science together. Open 10 am-5 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and ticket information is available at adventuresci.org. (615) ANDREW JACKSON S HERMITAGE 4580 Rachel s Lane. Andrew Jackson s Hermitage is one of the largest, most visited presidential homes in the United States and one of Nashville s top-rated attractions. Located only minutes from downtown and Gaylord Opryland resort, this is a must-do when visiting Music City. This 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark and Tennessee s toprated historic home features over 10 historic buildings, a seasonal wagon tour, walking trails, beautiful gardens and grounds, and much more. The Hermitage mansion is considered to be the most accurately preserved early presidential home in the country. In recent years, new interpretive initiatives and programs have enhanced the experience of some 225,000 annual visitors. For tickets, directions, and additional information visit thehermitage.com BELMONT MANSION 1700 Acklen Avenue. Belmont Mansion was designed and constructed in the mid-1800s as an Italianate villa. It is one of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms and 19,000 square feet, boasting an exquisite collection of artifacts and art. belmontmansion.com BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK 600 James Robertson Parkway. 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 an inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. 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. A designed landscape on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown Nashville. The city s premier park features the iconic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 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. cheekwood.org COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history of America s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments at the largest popular music museum in the world. Sing Me Back Home, the museum s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Open daily 9 am 5 pm. Package upgrades available, and be sure to 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-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering. (615) , countrymusichalloffame.org 24

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27 FRIST ART MUSEUM 919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building. fristcenter.org GRAND OLE OPRY The world s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Being held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville during the winter months, artists scheduled to appear this month Emmylou Harris, Keb Mo, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini (pictured), Luke Combs, Chris Janson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more! Shows: Tuesday (through December 11), Friday, Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE TOURS 2804 Opryland Drive. 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 featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. 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. (615) , countrymusichalloffame.com THE HUCKABEE SHOW Huckabee Theater, 30 Music Village Boulevard,15 minutes north of Nashville, in Hendersonville, TN. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy news, music, entertainment and fun with former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his special guests! You must be 16 years of age to attend a live taping. Tickets are free. Register and get show taping dates online or call 833-HUCKABEE for more information. Seating is at 6:30 pm. Tapings are weekly. Walk-ins are welcome! huckabeetix.tv 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. attractions 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 true essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum store. 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 9 am 6 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 of 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 in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. (615) , LotzHouse.com THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE : A MAGICAL JOURNEY Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. [ These are great performers! Mickey Gilley] Join the incredible cast and band in a historical 60 year ride through some of Nashville s biggest hits, and the stories behind them! From Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, George & Tammy, Conway & Loretta, Kenny & Dolly, through Wynonna, Garth Brooks, 27

28 attractions George Strait, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, this show brings exciting entertainment unlike any other. Performed by hot up-andcoming artists who are backed by a fantastic firstcall Nashville band, they will bring you to your feet! Tickets available online, day of show or call (615) themusicofnashville.com 28 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 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, Hee Haw s Shotgun Red, Rising Star Zach Janson, 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 $47.95, show only is $30. Don t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) or go to nashvillenightlife.com. NUDIE S HONKY TONK 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old historic three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, costumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am 3 am daily, visitors can see pop culture iconic designs by designer Nudie Cohn like Elvis Presley s gold lame suit and one of his $400,000 Cadillac El Dorado customized Nudie Mobile which hangs on the wall. This attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com 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

29 It s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! celebrate the holidays at the hermitage Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) trolleytours.com THE PARTHENON Centennial Park. This Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses the magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM 119 Third Avenue South, Second Level. Though she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Country music and remains one of the biggest names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum celebrates the life of the legendary songstress and features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, personal belongings, videos and much more. (615) , patsymuseum.com 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 AND RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS 116 Fifth Avenue North. Named Pollstar s Theatre of the Year many times, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. A must-see for any Nashville visitor, 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. Dubbed The Mother Church of Country Music by Nashvillians, it s well known by this moniker today. Guided tours are available on a limited basis. Visit the Gift Shop as well as Café Lula. For tickets call (615) , visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. Open seven days a week. MARY GLYNN WILLIAMSON 29

30 attractions TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The 19th-century, Greek Revival historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in Free guided tours leave from the first floor Information Desk every hour, with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk. TN STATE MUSEUM 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. The new 137,000-square-foot Tennessee State Museum is designed to bring history to life. It includes a Tennessee Time Tunnel chronicling the state s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum s permanent collection, Study of Corner of Canal Street by Red Grooms,1993 a hands-on children s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Located in the heart of Nashville at the corner of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Street, the new Museum sits at the foot of Capitol Hill at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. No admission charge. tnmuseum.org 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. 30

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