Greater Nashville. the nashville visitors guide. January 2019 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide January 2019 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

2 Summer at the Schermerhorn Your Nashville Symphony Live at the Schermerhorn MOZART, MENDELSSOHN & SCHUMANN january 22 THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS POINT OF NO RETURN WITH MOUNTAINEER HILAREE NELSON february 7 to 10 FEBRUARY 11 SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING MUSIC VALENTINE S WITH CHRIS BOTTI february 1 & 2 FEBRUARY 9 AT 11 AM FEBRUARY 14 & 15 IGUDESMAN & JOO A Hilarious Concert of Classical Favorites FEBRUARY 17 AT 3:30 PM BEETHOVEN S SEVENTH FEBRUARY 21 TO 23 National Geographic Live presented without orchestra NashvilleSymphony.org WITH SUPPORT FROM

3 nashville events this month s feature FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Friday and Saturday in January. 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. For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. JANUARY 1, 15, 17, 19 Nashville Predators Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville on Jan. 1 vs. Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30 pm; Jan. 15 vs. Washington Capitals; Jan. 17 vs. Winnipeg Jets; Jan. 19 vs. Florida Panthers. All games at 7 pm unless noted. Check the website for Preds Official Watch Party locations, which include giveaways and raffles for prizes. predators.nhl.com JANUARY Orchids in the Mansion Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Orchids will be displayed throughout the historically redecorated mansion and present a series of period room interventions to explore how the Cheek family likely brought nature indoors and decorated their home. Miltoniopsis, Cymbidium, and Phalaenopsis orchids will be featured, among others. Closed Mondays. cheekwood.org THURSDAY NIGHTS Salsa Night at Plaza Mariachi Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pike. Come dance the night away to your favorite Salsa music played by a DJ. The dancing will last from 7:30 pm (with free dance lessons) until 1 am. Plaza Mariachi is your Salsa Club every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night! plazamariachi.com JANUARY 2-13 OtherWorld Encounter The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue. Explore fully interactive art installations tied together through a science fiction theme and an escape game puzzle at this fantasy playland. Visitors can see, touch, swing, play, dance, create, solve and interact with digital art and the newest creative technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality and projection art. Advance ticket purchase required, no walk-ups. $25 adults (13 and older); $16 ages 3-12; Senior/Military 10% Discount. otherworldencounter.com JANUARY 2-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, Museum Highlights Tours TN State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. Our free Museum Highlights tour is a great way to see some never-before-seen artifacts and hear some of the great stories of Tennessee history. Meet on the second level lobby area near the stairs every Tuesday through Sunday from 2 2:45 pm (except for holidays). tnmuseum.org JANUARY 4, 8, 18, 22 The Huckabee Show 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy 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 Mary Glynn Williamson, 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.

5 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 JANUARY 5-6 Monster Jam Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. The stars of this show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through. The 2019 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement providing entertainment tailored perfectly for your family s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. monsterjam.com JANUARY 8 Battle of New Orleans Anniversary at The Hermitage 4580 Rachel s Lane. Join us in commemorating The Battle of New Orleans, a crucial American victory during the War of 1812 and the event that catapulted General Andrew Jackson to national fame and recognition. Enjoy free admission to The Hermitage when we commemorate the battle s anniversary with our annual wreath-laying ceremony at President Jackson s tomb. Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies will be served following the ceremony. The ceremony will feature Tony Turnbow of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association, presenting Facing Down the Firing Squad and Becoming Old Hickory. The program will be followed by a book signing from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Museum Store. From 10 am 4 pm, guests can stop by the Museum and speak to militia and regular soldiers who will share stories of daily life as they served under General Jackson s command. Bring your kids and enjoy 19th-century games and activities inside our Education Building. thehermitage.com JANUARY Nashville Boat and Sportshow Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. Tennessee s premier boat and sportshow is docking in downtown Nashville for four days of winter relief. Enjoy fun seminars and workshops covering fishing, boat and motor maintenance, repair and upgrades, and much more. Learn the fundamentals of boating safety and with top-notch mariners as they share tips on the water with a boating events simulator experience. It s all about summer with popular features including Paddle Sports and a Kids catch-and-release Trout Pond. Don t miss the world s most famous watersports-loving rodent, Twiggy, as she skis behind a radio-controlled boat that cruises around a custom-made heated pool. Hours: Thursday 2 9 pm; Friday 12 9 pm; Saturday 10 am 9 pm; Sunday 11 am 5 pm. Daily admission: $12 adults (13 and older); free for children 12 and under. Free for active military with military ID. Check the website for tickets and daily promotions. nashvilleboatshow.com JANUARY The Home Show Creative Arts Building, Annex and Exhibitors Building, The Fairgrounds Nashville. If you have four walls, we ve got something for you! You can find everything, from whirlpools to flat-screen televisions, from fireplaces to flooring products. The Home Show has been a Middle Tennessee tradition for sixty years, offering a wide variety of activities, including exhibits, demonstrations and seminars. Admission: $8 $18, Children 12 and under free. Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 am 8 pm, Sunday 10 am 5 pm, $5 parking. thefairgrounds.com JANUARY 12 Second Saturday Planetarium Laser Shows Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. A beloved tradition for many planetarium-goers, we offer laser shows all year round with extended evening hours on the Second Saturday of each month! Enjoy watching a wide array of music brought to life with incredible fulldome digital imagery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! Three laser shows feature a different soundtrack. See a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Michael Jackson Classics at 7:30 pm; The Music of Queen at 8:30 pm; Laser Beyoncé (explicit) at 9:30 pm. adventuresci.org JANUARY Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show Banquet Hall Building, The Fairgrounds Nashville. Some of the finest exhibitors in the business will be on hand to answer your questions and delight your eyes with their many intricate pieces of art. Shop the East Coast s #1 Bead Show for the best of the best! Admission & Hours: $5, $5 parking, 10 am 5 pm; thefairgrounds.com 5

6 events JANUARY 18 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 JANUARY 19 Moonlight Hike For all ages, 7 8 pm: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street. Join us for a guided moonlight hike and learn why this full moon can be referred to as the full wolf moon. Registration required. Call (615) or shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov. JANUARY Nashville Auto Fest The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue. A combination show and swap meet, this event featuring original hot rods, trucks and bikes in a variety of categories brings in car lovers and classic cars from all over the country. The Car Corral presents a showcase for buying and selling collector s cars; the Car Show offers plaques and a total of over $2,500 in cash awards, and the Swap Meet offers a place to find or sell rare parts. Discount tickets are available at all O Reilly Auto Parts Stores. nashvilleautofest.com JANUARY Nashville Restaurant Week Kick off the new year with a plethora of exciting culinary options at many locally owned restaurants in Davidson and Williamson counties. You are invited to explore the best food Nashville s independent restaurant community has to offer, along with prix fixe menus and unique dishes that are only available during this week. The participating restaurants are members of the Nashville Originals, Nashville s independent restaurant association committed to sustaining Music City s diverse dining culture. The organization believes that the individual creativity of local businesses has helped shape the city s identity and propel Nashville into the nationally recognized culinary hub that it is today. Diners will have the opportunity not only to test an array of food genres, but also to support homegrown restaurants. For more information, and menus, visit nashvilleoriginals.com. JANUARY Barbershop Harmony Society Midwinter Convention Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive. This week the Barbershop Seniors Quartets and Choruses show off what they ve learned over decades of entertaining, and the Next Generation Junior Chorus Invitational and Junior Quartet Contest inspire young singers and music educators with the joy of barbershop singing. (Check the website for contest schedule.) Explore the rich African- American origins of barbershop harmony on Thursday, January 24 at the Heritage of Harmony show, with performances from 3-time GRAMMY Award-winning Fairfield Four, current International champions After Hours, the GRAMMY nominated Fisk Jubilee Singers, and more! Saturday, January 26 will feature the All-Chapter Chorus under the direction of Greg Clancy; our newly-crowned Senior Quartet Champion; special guests the Hall Sisters; and many more BHS medalists and guests. Both shows at 7:30 p.m. barbershop.org JANUARY Nashville Flea Market The Fairgrounds Nashville, 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 JANUARY 26 Harlem Globetrotters 2018 World Tour Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Since forming in the 1920s, the Harlem Globetrotters have entertained millions of fans around the world with their trademark blend of athletic precision and razzle-dazzle showmanship. Audiences of all ages continue to delight in the antics of these innovators of the alley-oop, 3 man weave, slam dunk and 4 point shot. Before every game, you can secure a spot at Magic Pass, the Globetrotters exclusive pre-game event. Magic Pass gives you unprecedented access to the stars of the team, as you learn tricks, shoot hoops, and take photos on the court. After the game, you can take part in a free autograph session. Games begin at 2 pm and 7 pm. bridgestonearena.com 6

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8 performing arts JANUARY 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: Jan : Cosmos An HD Odyssey, Dvor ák s Symphony No. 9, From the New World, accompanied by footage of deep space captured by NASA. These breathtaking visuals will add a whole new dimension to this beloved symphony, which was inspired by American folk music and African American spirituals. Jan.17-19: Chicago The Musical in Concert will be led by conductor Rob Fisher the original and only music director for Chicago on Broadway. Enjoy an unstoppable evening of hit tunes from the longest-running American musical in Broadway history including All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, Roxie, We Both Reached for the Gun and so many more. Jan. 22: The international concert phenomenon, Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy with the Nashville Symphony, returns! Your Nashville Symphony takes you on a breathtaking musical and visual experience featuring Nobuo Uematsu s innovative scores from more than three decades of Final Fantasy, along with images from the popular video game series projected in stunning HD above the stage. nashvillesymphony.org. JANUARY 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: Jan. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26: Opry at The Ryman at 7 pm; Jan. 10: Gregory Alan Isakov with The Milk Carton Kids at 7:30 pm; Jan. 14: Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots 4th Annual Million Dollar Show at 7:30 pm; Jan. 16: Ronnie Milsap: WSM Listener Appreciation Concert at 7:30 pm; Jan. 17: Greensky Bluegrass at 7:30 pm; Jan. 20: Art Garfunkel at 7:30 pm; Jan. 24: Aaron Watson s A Night of Texas at the Ryman with special guests at 7:30 pm; Jan. 31: Tedeschi Trucks Band (pictured) with Brent Cobb at 8 pm. 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 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. January performances will include jazz guitarist Geary Moore, mandolin master Mike Compton, The Contrarian Ensemble, singer-songwriter Tim Gartland, Bassoonery and classical guitarist Michael Roberts. fristcenter.org SATURDAY EVENINGS Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- 8

9 NASHVILLE BALLET PRESENTS BALLET MUSIC POETRY FEBRUARY 8-10 TPAC S POLK THEATER TICKETS AT NASHVILLEBALLET.COM 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 : m e d i a s p o n s o r s : p r e s e n t e d a t : Lucy Negro Redux was supported by New Music USA. To follow the project as it unfolds, visit our project page: newmusicusa.org/projects/lucy-negro-redux 9

10 performing arts paced 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 JANUARY 1, 22, 29 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 JANUARY 3 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 chart-top- ping artists, music legends, rising stars, accomplished songwriters, and more. Every show promises musical performances, imaginative interviews, and unpredictable fun. wmarocks.com JANUARY 10-13, Avenue Q Z. Alexander Looby Theatre, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. A puppet-filled comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life on Avenue Q in New York City. circleplayers.net JANUARY 10-13, 17-20, Julius Caesar Troutt Theater, Belmont University, 2112 Belmont Boulevard. This edgy, fast-paced production will tell the story of the assassination of Rome s charismatic emperor Julius Caesar in a compelling, neo-noir, re-imagining, where conspiracy can only exist in the shadows and dark corners of the city. Thursdays Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm. 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. 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, 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. nashvillepubliclibrary.org THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS Storytime at the TN State Museum TN State Museum Children s Gallery, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. For children 3 to 6 years old, Storytime in the Children s Gallery will include a book reading and craft or other activities. Free, no reservations are required, 10:30 11 am (except for holidays). tnmuseum.org 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. Admission to the Parthenon and all materials are included, free of cost, 11 11:45 am. Jan. 5: Come explore the book, Hooray, a Piñata by Elisa Kleven, presented by Imagination Library in celebration of their founder, Dolly Parton s birthday, then make your own mini birthday piñata. Jan. 12: Come explore myths that different cultures have about the moon as we celebrate the real science of the upcoming lunar eclipse, then make an eclipse spinner. Jan. 19: Musicians from Intersection, Nashville s contemporary classical music ensemble, will interact with kids and explore how new music can expand our minds and ears, then make a craft inspired by the music. Jan. 28: Come learn about the history of mosaic art as we create a group mosaic together that tells the story, then make your own mosaic tile art. kidsvilleonline.org 10

11 Give yourself the royal treatment and upgrade with the Winter Shakespeare Royal Package, offering reserved seating, curbside parking, pre-show reception, refreshments, backstage tour, and more! nashvilleshakes.org JANUARY 11-13, 17-20, The Romancers Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. darkhorsetheater.com, act1online.com JANUARY 17-19, 24-27, 31 Who s On First? Chaffin s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Take four friends, a strange lamp, a gun, a rubber chicken and a party that repeats itself over and over! Nashville s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. chaffinsbarntheatre.com JANUARY 17-19, 25-27, 30 Ghost Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. Castle Crenshaw, a.k.a. Ghost, has been running his entire life, but for all the wrong reasons. Then one day he meets Coach, an Olympic medalist who sees his unique raw talent. Can Ghost achieve the speed he needs for success, or will his past finally catch up with him? A world premiere especially developed for Nashville Children s Theatre, based on the book Ghost by Jason Reynolds. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org JANUARY 18 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 JANUARY 18, 19 Disney s 101 Dalmatians Kids Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Disney s classic animated tale of kidnapping villains and courageous puppies is adapted in this fur-tastic musical adventure. Based on the classic animated film, Disney s 101 Dalmatians Kids is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney s most outrageous villain, and some of the most adorable 11

12 performing arts heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences. Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players. franklintheatre.com JANUARY Shen Yun Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You ll explore realms even beyond our visible world. Featuring classical Chinese dance, one of the world s oldest art forms, along with patented scenographical effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom. Traditional Chinese culture, with its profoundly optimistic worldview and deep spiritual roots, was displaced by communism in China. Today, only the New York based Shen Yun is keeping this precious heritage alive on stage. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other. tpac.org JANUARY 22, 24, 29, 31 Inside the Ballet: Lucy Negro Redux Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3622 Redmon Street. Join Mitchell Korn, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music senior lecturer, for a lecture series that takes participants behind the scenes of one of Nashville Ballet s upcoming performances. Korn will lead engaging discussions with the creative experts that make a ballet possible to illustrate how a concept becomes a reality. A world premiere by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling, Lucy Negro Redux explores the mysterious love life of literary great William Shakespeare through the perspective of the illustrious Dark Lady for whom many of his famed sonnets were written. Based on the book by Nashville poet Caroline Randall Williams, the contemporary ballet explores themes of love, otherness, equality and beauty as the narrator embarks on a journey to discover her own power and worth. Featuring an original score by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens with spoken word performed by Williams, Lucy is an imaginative drama brimming with wit and relevancy. nashvilleballet.com JANUARY 24 Poet s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. Over the years, various themes have surfaced: religious and faith based; 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. JANUARY 4 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 JANUARY 5 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 JANUARY 5 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 JANUARY 12 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 JANUARY 26 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 12

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14 performing arts emotions including love, hate, hurt, frustration, etc; personal reflections and observations of life; nature; resistance to the isms of society. Our initial purposes were to provide a space for poets to read their work in an informal setting, to talk about their poems, and to be in dialogue with the audience. Audiences have included family, friends, former students, other poets, and many simply interested in hearing good poetry. Free and open to the public. scarrittbennett.org JANUARY 25-27, 31 On Golden Pond 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. This 1979 play that was adapted to a beloved movie in 1981 takes us into the marriage of Ethel and Norman Thayer as they return to their summer home for the 48th year. When they are visited by their middle-aged daughter, who leaves her teenage son with them for the summer, family wounds are uncovered while the boy quickly becomes the grandchild the elderly couple have longed for and lessons are learned in all three generations. pull-tight.com JANUARY 29 LookIn: Topdog/Underdog Nashville Repertory Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 161 Rains Avenue. Come look in at what happens before the curtain goes up. Walk into the private world of rehearsal and learn about the creative process of the director, set designer, and costume designer. View an excerpt of the performance as it is being shaped in the rehearsal process. LookIns are a fun way to see what goes on behind the scenes. This is a free event, but reservations are required. tpac.org JANUARY 31 Second Hand Wings Presented by The Theater Bug at 4809 Gallatin Pike, New Life Baptist Church. The Theater Bug is excited to announce this new original play by Cori Anne Laemmel with music by Cori Anne Laemmel and Laura Matula. Secondhand Wings will be presented under the mentorship of The Rainbow Squad, East Nashville s first middle school LGBTQ+ group, as well as adult members of the trans community. The show is an allegory about trans youth, and was lovingly created together with members of the trans community of all ages and their families. thetheaterbug.org Breast cancer kills MORE THAN 41,000 people each year in the U.S. Join us in working to reduce U.S. breast cancer deaths by 50% by Breast Cancer is #unacceptable komencentraltennessee.org 14

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16 Map 1: Nashville and Surrounding Area Pleasant View Ashland City Pegram Coopertown Joelton Bordeaux Greenbrier Whites Creek Ridgetop 3 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. Davidson Co. Dickerson Cheatham Wildlife Refuge 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 Old Hickory Lake J. Percy Priest Lake E Creek Sycamore Cumberland River A B C D E A B C D E Briley Pky Music Valley Drive 1 McGavock Pk Lebanon Pk Briley Pky 4 6 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 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 S Locations are approximate. H J K J Adventure Science Center Andrew Jackson s Hermitage Lane Motor Museum Carter House Lotz House Museum Carnton Plantation 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

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 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 3 2 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 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 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 where the locals go 360 Bistro Great wine & food 6000 Highway 100 (615) The 404 Kitchen Eats with local flair th Avenue South (615) Grille Stylish & sophisticated 1808 West End Avenue (615) Adele s Layers of Passion 1210 McGavock Street 615) Eastland Cafe Savor & leave satisfied 97 Chapel Avenue (615) Etch Unique delicious creative 303 Demonbreun Street (615) Giovanni Ristorante Splurge worthy Italian th Avenue South (615) Josephine American Bistro Cuisine th Avenue South (615) Kalamata s Fresh Greek 3764 Hillsboro Pike (615) Husk Brilliant fresh food 37 Rutledge Street (615) Margot Dining fabulous. Five Stars 1017 Woodland Street (615) Miel Fresh French Cuisine rd Avenue North (615) Park Cafe Fresh, local 4403 Murphy Road (615) Pinewood Social Meet, Mix, Mingle 33 Peabody Street (615) Rolf And Daughters Innovative brilliant food & wine 700 Taylor Street (615) Silly Goose Fresh & Delicious 1888 Eastland Avenue (615) Silo Gourmet Farm Food th Avenue North (615) Sinema Dynamic dining th Avene South (615) The Southern Steak & Oyster Delish 150 3rd Avenue (615) Table 3 Restaurant & Market Fabulous French 3821 Green Hills Village Drive (615) Tin Angel Fab Food 3201 West End Avenue (615) Virago Sushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street (615)

21 the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.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 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 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 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 top-rated 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. (above: detail of a portrait of Nashville socialite Adelicia Acklen.) 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 Gerri Winchell Findley 24

25 America s Journey in Nashville s Backyard Visit the home of the 7th President Walk through the story and history of Jackson and his property, including the Greek revival-style mansion, the museum featuring the acclaimed Andrew Jackson: Born for a Storm exhibit, and the retreat of the gardens and grounds. Open Daily Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building. Stop by the gift shop for a fabulous array of art prints, books, educational materials, art supplies, clothing, blown glass, pottery, and jewelry made by local and regional artisans. The café is open for brunch, lunch, snacks, and dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings. fristcenter.org Grand Ole Opry The world s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. The Opry will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville during the winter months. 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 25

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27 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.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 Nashville Public Library Civil Rights Room Main Library, 615 Church Street. The materials exhibited here capture the drama of a time when thousands of African-American citizens in Nashville sparked a nonviolent challenge to racial segregaattractions 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 Madame Tussauds Wax Attraction Opry Mills. Visit Nashville s only interactive Music themed wax attraction focusing solely on the lyrical legends that have shaped the musical landscape of America and beyond. Our world-renowned wax attraction offers a multi-sensory experience that makes you the star of the show by allowing you to get up close to some of your favorite musical talents in wax. Built to honor Nashville and its deep roots in America s music history, this unique Madame Tussauds will take you on a musical journey through time alongside a colorful cast of iconic figures from the worlds of country, rock, pop, jazz and blues. madametussauds.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, 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. 27

28 attractions 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 tion in the city and across the South. Visitors can sit at the symbolic lunch counter and read the Ten Rules of Conduct carried by the protesters during the sit-ins and examine the timeline of local and national events. Black and white photographs surround the room, illuminating dramatic events in this period of Nashville history. See parents leading their first-grade children past angry protesters, a bombing meant to intimidate those who were challenging segregation, and a peaceful confrontation between Mayor Ben West and African- American student leaders. library.nashville.org 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 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

29 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, 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. 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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