Greater Nashville. the nashville visitors guide. October 2016 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide October 2016 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

2 EST EXPERIENCE THE Magic of Music LIVE AT THE SCHERMERHORN DAVE WECKL JOHN PATITUCCI ERIC MARIENTHAL FRANK GAMBALE october 11 october 14 FREE DAY of Music BRAHMS SECOND & SIMONE PORTER PLAYS BARBER A E G I S october 22 S C I E N C E S october 28 & 29 FOUNDATION Halloween Movie Night: Phantom of the Opera october 30 october 30 october 31 THE MUSIC OF WHITNEY HOUSTON WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY november 1 November NashvilleSymphony.org

3 nashville events this month s features Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in October. Since 1925, country s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Martina McBride (pictured), Chris Young, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Oak Ridge Boys, Thompson Square, and more! Thursdays Opry Country Classics Emanating from the Ryman Auditorium during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and features performances of the country music the world knows best performed by legends of the genre as well as the rising stars the legends have influenced. Spotlight Artists appearing this month include Crystal Gayle, Connie Smith, Lorrie Morgan, and The Time Jumpers. For tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. October 1 Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. This free multi-cultural festival will feature over 60 dance and music performances on multiple stages. Traditional cultural dances, Aztec dancers, with modern fusion and blues provide a cultural array of entertainment. Food vendors will offer authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, including empanadas, falafels, hot chicken, injer (Ethiopian bread), gyros, and Mexican popsicles. Hands-on children s activities, a teen area, marketplace, and more make this a festival for everyone! celebratenashville.org October 1-2 Fall Fest at The Hermitage 4580 Rachel s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. A spectacular weekend of fun, live music, specialty foods, art and history. Engaging activities for children and adults will provide a memorable historical, cultural and unique experience. thehermitage.com October 1, 2 Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. A short track tradition is back. For the first time in more than a decade-and-a-half, the All-American 400 event will be just that 400 laps around the Speedway. Come out and join us for the best priced sports ticket in Nashville! Admission $10; $8 seniors and children 6-12; $5 military; 5 and under free. Free Bouncy Houses for the kids! Coolers allowed! fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com October 7-9 Oktoberfest Historic Germantown. Join a celebration of German tradition that is fun for the whole family with all things German: music, food, beer, and polka dancing. Treat yourself to delicious food from popular local restaurants and food trucks, plus a special Oktoberfest brew from craft beer local brewers. Free general admission. Wristbands for beer may be purchased on site. Or go VIP for an exclusive Oktoberfest experience! thenashvilleoktoberfest.com October 8 Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem Planetarium Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. That (mostly) 70s Laser Show at 9 pm; The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 10 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com October 9 Jazz on the Cumberland Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First 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, Andy Wilson Gerri Winchell Findley Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. USPS This magazine published by Key Magazine Nashville, under license from Key Magazines, Inc Ivywood Court, Arlington, TX this issue Events 3 7 NASHVILLE TRAVEL AND TOURISM PROFESSIONALS Performing Arts 8 10 Dining Key Info 15 Key Magazine Locations: Arizona Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Houston Memphis Milwaukee Nashville Oklahoma City Palm Springs Tulsa Ghana, West Africa Maps Shopping & Services Attractions Key affiliates are located in Boston, New York City and Pittsburgh. Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. 4

5 Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, and watch the downtown skyline light up overlooking the Cumberland River. You ll hear some of the area s best local, regional, and national jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Fun for the entire family, with a kid s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, water slides, and food trucks. Free evening event (5:30 8 pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge. October 13 Fontanel Concert Cruise-In Fontanel Lawn, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Join us for live music, a beer garden, grilled burgers and dogs, as well as one of the most beautiful settings for a car show anywhere! Free entry. Weather permitting, 6 8 pm. fontanelmansion.com October 14 Full Moon Pickin Party Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome pm, Tickets: $7 $20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com October 14, 15 Tennessee History Festival Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Parkway. Interact with civilians, soldiers and other historic figures as they bring Tennessee s rich history alive with demonstrations, re-enactors art crawls area galleries offer a monthly evening to appreciate diverse exhibitions, meet the artists, and support their work. Some venues also feature live music, and many serve complimentary wine and light hors d oeuvres. October 1 Downtown Nashville Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. Downtown galleries open 6 9 pm; trolleys will loop 6 10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play October 1 Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo) Galleries and artist spaces with popups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com events and other interpretive programming. Free, 10 am 4 pm both days. tnstateparks.com October Southern Festival of Books War Memorial Plaza downtown. A free event that offers readers and writers an opportunity to interact, promote and celebrate the joy of reading and lifelong learning. Each year the festival brings to Nashville 200 of the nation s and region s most prominent authors of many genres, and each take part in a solo reading or panel discussion, followed by a book signing. humanitiestennessee.org October Fall Festival and Tennessee State Powwow Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike. Each October the Indians from around the Nation gather to share part of their culture, and perform ceremonial songs and dances. It s a reunion of family and friends, and for tourists to join the celebration of culture still nurtured by the some 10,000 Indians who call Tennessee home today. Treat yourself to the delights of authentic Indian food, such as fry bread, Indian tacos and hominy. Plenty of parking; bring your own lawn chair; dress appropriately (revealing clothing is considered disrespectful). Admission: $6 adults; $3 seniors and ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under. naiatn.org October 14, 18, 22 Nashville Predators Preseason Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL October 7 Franklin Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket will transport guests. 6 9 pm, franklinartscene.com October is Artober Nashville Cultural Celebration for Everyone to Enjoy. Every day in October, there will be arts everywhere! Visual and performing arts, music, craft, film and more. Many are free and for all ages. artobernashville.com October 8 East Side Art Stumble East Nashville. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com 5

6 events hockey in Smashville! October 14 vs. Chicago Blackhawks; October 18 vs. Dallas Stars; October 22 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, all at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com October 15 Centennial Craft Fest Centennial Park. Celebrate the craftsmanship of local artisans and musicians and enjoy a bounty of delectable food vendors, handmade goods from local artisans, and fun activities and crafts at Kidsville. centennialcraftfest.com October 15 Tennessee Beer Festival Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. Over 30 breweries will offer samples from the best local, regional, national, and import breweries in the world, including a selection of different beers and a selection of wine. Live music, artisan booths and plenty of free parking from 12 noon 5 pm; 21+ event; tnbeerfestival.com October 16, 23, 27 Titans Football Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on haunted fun October 14-16, 21-23, Boo at the Zoo Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Nashville s littlest ghosts, goblins and monsters are invited Costumes Welcome at all Events to don their favorite costume and head to the Zoo for delightfully frightful fun. Tickets include trick-or-treating, carousel rides, hayrides and more. 5 9 pm, nashvillezoo.org October 22 Halloween at Two Rivers Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. A free family community event with activities for children, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, storytelling, hayrides and more on the grounds of this beautiful, historic 1859 antebellum mansion. friendsoftworiversmansion.org October 22 Haunted Museum Ghost Story Festival Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick Street. This free event features a ghost trail through the museum with prizes, crafts, refreshments, and chilling ghost stories from Tennessee s past, including the Bell Witch, the Cherokee spirit the Tennessee Titans October 16 vs. Cleveland Browns at 12 pm; October 23 vs. Indianapolis Colts at 12 pm; October 27 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:25 pm. titansonline.com October 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 30 Nashville Jewish Film Festival Belcourt Theatre, 2012 Belcourt Avenue; Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Boulevard. NJFF provides educational, entertaining and thought-provoking Jewish-themed films to the Nashville community. nashvillejff.net October Nashville Flea Market The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) Indoors and outdoors! You ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am 5 pm; Saturday 7 am 6 pm; Sunday 7 am 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org Spearfinger, John Murrell s thumb, and many other scary tales. A popular stop is the museum s 3,500-year-old mummy, along with the mummified cat. 10 am 2 pm, tnmuseum.org October 22 Hauntings The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel s Lane. Enjoy a ghost tour of the mansion, ghostly tales of mystery and classic frights, Presidential Trick-or- Treat Trail, and a haunted hayride through the woods. thehermitage.com October 29 Día de los Muertos Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Celebrate this Hispanic holiday with lively music and dance, vibrant art activities and authentic food, beautiful altar displays, a bustling marketplace, and fine cuisine from local bakeries and restaurants. 10 am 5 pm, cheekwood.org October 29 Pumpkinfest Main Street, Historic Downtown Franklin. Familyfriendly entertainment, live music, free games, children s activities, pony rides, photos with princesses, pumpkin carving contest, arts and crafts booths. Dress the family up for the costume contest! 10 am 6 pm, historicfranklin.com 6

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8 performing arts October at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) Concerts this month: October 1: (matinee) Peter and the Wolf with the Nashville Symphony and Wishing Chair Productions; (evening) Peter Cetera with the Nashville Symphony; October 2: Music with a Mission, benefiting the Nashville Rescue Mission, featuring Lorrie Morgan, Mo Pitney, Chris Tomlin, Jason Crabb, Ruby Amanfu and more, joined by the Nashville Symphony; October 4: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; October 7, 8: Prokofiev s Fifth & Grieg s Piano Concerto with the Nashville Symphony; October 11: Celtic Thunder; October 14: The Chick Corea Elektric Band; October 22 Free Day of Music: Starting at 11 am, featuring more than 20 performers, including the Nashville Symphony, performances on various stages: Laura Turner Concert Hall, One Symphony Place, Courtyard Stage; October 28: Brahms Second and Simone Porter Plays Barber with Nashville Symphony; October 30: Loreena McKennitt: A Trio Performance, presented without orchestra; October 31: Phantom of the Opera, Halloween movie night with organist. For tickets, call the box office at (615) between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org. October at the Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time 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: October 1: John Prine with Holly Williams; October 2: Ryan Bingham and Brian Fallon & The Crowes; October 3: Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer with Wrabel; October 5: John Hiatt Trio with Rodney Crowell, Richard Thompson & Nate Bargatze; October 6: Opry Country Classics; October 7: Todd Snider s 50th Birthday Celebration; October 8: Kansas; October 9: Switchfoot & Relient K; October 13: Opry Country Classics; October 14: Local Natives; October 15: The Head & The Heart; October 17: Elvis Costello (pictured); October 19: Bob Weir; October 20: Opry Country Classics; October 21: Bill Burr 2 Shows!; October 22: The Trailer Park Boys; October 23: Charlie Puth with Joel Adams and Hailey Knox; October 24: Alessia Cara with Special Guests Ruth B and Nathan Sykes; October 25: Il Divo; October 26: GRiZ with Haywyre and The Geek x Vrv; October 27: Opry Country Classics. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) October 1 Bluebird on the Mountain Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singersongwriters Kent Blazy, Bob DiPiero, and Leslie Satcher will perform under Dyer s open-air canopy. A $125 carload ticket allows you to bring up to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 5 pm. dyer.vanderbilt.edu October 1, 2 Afflicted: Daughters of Salem Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton. The untold tale of the girls of Salem in 1691, who unite in secret society. They ignite a crucible of events that burns out of control, leading straight to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Following each performance, audience members will have the chance to participate in a unique post-show forum to delve into the themes of the play, a trademark of Brooks plays. The resolution of the play will happen in the forum. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, th Avenue South. Free admission on Sunday evening at Nashville s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. Cold beer, hot pickin and friends you won t meet until you get here. The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) stationinn.com 8

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10 performing arts October 4 Courtyard Concert Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Catch the Library s final live music Tuesday outdoor free concert, 11:45 am 1 pm. Marcela Pinilla Band brings Latin music with rumba and flamenco influences as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring lunch and enjoy this season s final concert. nashvillepubliclibrary.org October 4, 25 The Doyle and Debbie Show Station Inn, th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com October 5, 12, 26 Music City Roots The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night s weekly, twohour live radio show, showcasing Nashville s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 reserved seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com October 6, 8 Nashville Opera presents Don Giovanni Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Mozart takes on the libertine adventures of Don Juan, and John Hoomes brings modern relevance to this ageless story! Examining good and evil (and the lies people tell themselves), Don Giovanni masterfully mixes comedy and drama as we follow the lascivious Don Giovanni from one conquest to the next. Mozart s incredible music propels the story to its breathless finale, because every party must come to an end and everyone must pay for their sins. Or do they? This strikingly visual production offers a different take on the traditional tale, making it even more relevant to today s audience! nashvilleopera.org October 6-9, 13-16, Annie Get Your Gun The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Irving Berlin s classic musical follows the adventures of the traveling Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, including sharp shooter Annie Oakley who is navigating 10 the trials of love and show business. This humorous and heart warming show has some of Broadways best known songs There s No Business Like Show Business and Anything You Can Do. Thursday Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. thelarrykeetontheatre.org October 7, 8, 13-16, 21, 22 Macbeth Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. William Shakespeare s shortest tragedy remains one of his most beloved and compelling due to its rich characters and lasting themes. Something wicked this way comes. Fair is foul and foul is fair. Out, out, brief candle. October is the perfect time to transport you to the Scottish heath and a dark world of prophesies, pitched battles and gloomy castles. An enterprising man s fierce ambition and impatience, spurred on by the ruthless grasping of his wife, lead him into a spiraling series of intrigues, crimes, terror and madness. pull-tight.com October 7-9, 13-16, Annapurna Z. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. Presented by Tennessee Women s Theater Project. Twenty years ago, in the middle of the night, Emma walked out on her husband, the rough-hewn cowboy poet Ulysses. Now she shows up at his filthy trailer in the Colorado Rockies, to discover that he s a mess: hooked up to an oxygen tank, wearing just an apron, and frying breakfast sausage. Their reunion, an alternately funny and touching mixture of old battles and enduring compassion, stirs up the worst and best elements of their former bond. twtp.org October 14, 15 Ellington Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Duke Ellington, the great master of Jazz, takes us on a musical journey with puppets of all sorts in this special presentation, produced by the Nashville Jazz Workshop in cooperation with Wishing Chair Productions. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org October Nashville Ballet presents Something Wicked James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Choreography and story interpretation by Nashville Ballet s artistic director Paul Vasterling, performed with live music. Unearth the wickedness of human nature as Macbeth embarks on a power-hungry quest to the throne. No one is safe as Macbeth spins an intri-

11 cate web of murder, greed and deceit not even himself. But is he truly in command of his own fate? Or are three witches in the background really pulling the strings? First presented in workshop form during 2013 s Emergence, Something Wicked comes this way just in time for Halloween. Age appropriate for middle schoolers and up due to mature themes and violence. nashvilleballet.com October 22, 29 Humpty Dumpty s Halloween Adventure Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde Worlde Theatre s Humpty Embarks on a journey through the country of Eggland, where he encounters the diabolical chef Gesundheit and his helper Achoo, who have eggs-cellent plans. Cool special effects and costumes, comedy, movement and mime magic. Interactive live theater for the whole family. oldeworldetheatre.com October 27 Poet s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. This month features poet and creative artist Kelly Cass Falzone. Free and open to the public, 7 8 pm. scarrittbennett.org October 27, 29 Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton. A terrible thing has happened to Junie B.! Someone took her new black furry mittens! And they kept them! They didn t even put them in the Lost and Found at school. A fun story about fairness and finders keepers, losers weepers! nashvillechildrenstheatre.org October Stuff Happens Z. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. Circle Players presents this political satire about the events leading to the post 9/11 invasion of Iraq. The political figures in Stuff Happens are real, conveying our various perspectives about the war and events which have dominated international headlines for several years. circleplayers.net October Failure: A Love Story Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Actors Bridge, a professional theatre company, presents this fantastically macabre and sweetly philosophical whimsical fable. A perfect Halloween adventure! Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. Shows at 7 pm. actorsbridge.org You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight! Wynonna 2 Hour Musical Biography 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s) 6 Eras of the King s Career 30 Songs 5 Costume Changes 1 Performer! A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again. DJ Fontana, Elvis s longtime drummer Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 pm seating 7:00 pm show Call for Tickets: (615) TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER 2416 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE Great job, heck of a perfrrmance! You just go all out to make sure you do everything just right! Charlie Chase, TV Personality A must-see show! Country Weekly Magazine 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19 G I A B C D E F G H I J K L map KEY TO ADVERTISERS The Upper Room Johnny Cash Museum Cotton Eyed Joe Woodcuts Gallery The Smiling Elephant Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering Ryman Auditorium Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum POINTS OF INTEREST Nissan Stadium Bicentennial Mall Chamber of Commerce The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information Municipal Auditorium Nashville Convention Center Ryman Auditorium TPAC/TN State Museum Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Schermerhorn Symphony Center Music City Center Old Town Trolley Tours African American Art Custom-Made Picture Frames A Cut Above the Rest in offering you the best custom framing. We also offer greeting cards, prints, and original fine art. Located on Historic Jefferson Street, just minutes from downtown, next to Fisk University 1613 Jefferson St Known worldwide as The Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium was a house of worship before it became home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to Today, the church-turned-concert hall captures the soul of Nashville and stands as one of the most awarded and storied performance venues in the world. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TOURS DAILY 9 AM - 4 PM 116 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE For updated tour, shop, and cafe hours or to shop online, visit ryman.com 19

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

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

22 attractions ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in science! From the seven-story Adventure Tower to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features nearly 175 hands-on exhibits focused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Award-winning programs include daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Admission is $14 adults and teens; $11 children ages 2 12; $13 seniors (65+); free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am 5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, $3/members. (615) adventuresci.org BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALS Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed). 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 GET A NEW VIEW OF THE ZOO. SOARING EAGLE NOW OPEN NASHVILLEZOO.ORG / TAKEFLIGHT 22

23 $ 2.00 OFF MUSEUM ADMISSION SHOW THIS AD TO RECEIVE Discount applies to adult general admission only. Not valid on discount packages. No other discounts apply. Must be presented at time of purchase. CODE: #DylanCashExhibit PRESENTED BY: STEP INSIDE The Music Downtown Nashville CountryMusicHallofFame.org 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 BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses American, European, and contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday Sunday 9 am 5 pm. (615) , cheekwood.org COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven t seen Nashville if you haven t visited the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. 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. Current exhibits include Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City; Blake Shelton, Zac Brown Band, Alabama, and Charlie Daniels. 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 FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS 919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. Free music Thursday and Friday evenings. fristcenter.org GRAND OLE OPRY 2804 Opryland Drive. The world s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Chris Young, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Oak Ridge Boys, Thompson Square, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. 23

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25 GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- seat venue and country s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. (615) 871-OPRY, opry.com THE HERMITAGE Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13 18, $10 for children 6 12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted attractions free with ID. (615) , thehermitage.com HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s Double- Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth-century 40- acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open May 15 October 15, Thursday Sunday 1 5 pm, (931) , historiccollinsville.com HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton s Jolene and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am 2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Call (615) or go to countrymusichalloffame.com. 25

26 attractions JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, to a stone wall from Johnny and June s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am 7 pm seven days a week. (615) , johnnycashmuseum.com LANE MOTOR MUSEUM 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. 100 Years of Leyat, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday Monday, 10 am 5 pm. Admission: Adults (18 64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6 17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) , lanemuseum.org THE LOTZ HOUSE 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) or visit LotzHouse.com. 26

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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 28p age 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, The Fiddle Man Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) or go to nashvillenightlife.com. NASHVILLE ZOO 3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the everyday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian parrots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your ticket to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between your animal adventures, be sure to take a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, or even step back in time on the walking tour at our Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. (615) , nashvillezoo.org OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don t Just Visit Nashville Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shopping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the attraction that takes you to the attractions. 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) trolleytours.com THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest

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

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

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