Greater Nashville. the nashville visitors guide. October 2015 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide October 2015 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

2 Your Nashville Symphony Live at the schermerhorn WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Great Family Event October 9 THE BEST OF BROADWAY WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY October 15 to 17 October 12 Bach s B R A NDE NBUR G C O N C E RTO S October 22 to 25 H A L L OW E E N MOVI E N IGH T DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE October 28 October 29 MIC H A E L FE IN ST E I N The Sinatra Project WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY with the Nashville Symphony SELLING FAST LIMITED SEATS REMAIN October 30 GREAT FAMILY EVENT October 31 at 11 am AEGIS SCIENCES FOUNDATION EST LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE NashvilleSymphony.org 2

3 this month s 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. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Little Big Town, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Carrie Underwood (pictured), Trace Adkins, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Charles Esten, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, Easton Corbin, Kelsea Ballerini, David Nail, Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss, Terri Clark, Charlie Daniels Band, Restless Heart, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. 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. The fall run is happening throughout October. Among those appearing are Chuck Mead, Mandy Barnett, Mo Pitney, and more. For tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. All Month Artober Nashville Celebrate Art throughout the city! Every day in October, there will be arts everywhere, and many of the events are free and perfect for families. Artober Nashville is one of the South s singlelargest cultural celebrations, featuring events in visual and performing arts, music, craft, film and more. There is something for everyone to enjoy. artobernashville.com October 1, 8, 15 Fontanel Concert Cruise-In The Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Classic cars from the 30 s up to modern muscle cars will fill the 25-acre show field from 5:30 8:30 pm. Enjoy great music, grilled burgers and dogs, beer garden, plus raffles. Free entry. fontanelmansion.com October 2-3 Opry Birthday Bash 2804 Opryland Drive. The Grand Ole Opry presented by Humana will celebrate its 90th birthday with a weekend full of Opry shows where country favorites will share the stage with the Opry s birthday cake, plus a special concert, backstage tours, free music in the Opry Plaza, and more! opry.com October 3 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 3 Downtown Art Crawl Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. Various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6 9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play October 3-4 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 3

4 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC Graphic 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 Andy Wilson, Amiee Stubbs 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 Performing Arts 8 13 Nashville Travel and Tourism Professionals Key Magazine Locations: Arizona Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Houston Memphis Milwaukee Nashville Oklahoma City Palm Springs Tulsa Ghana, West Africa Key Info 15 Maps Dining Shopping & Services Attractions Key affiliates are located in Boston, New York City and Pittsburgh. Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. 4

5 October 3, 4 Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slated for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com October 3, 10, 17, 18, 24, 31 Musicians Corner Centennial Park, front area off West End Avenue and 25th Street/Elliston Place. Free family-friendly weekly festival and giant lawn party with stellar music, a mix of Nashville s best food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer Garden serving Nashville s local brews. All ages! 12 5 pm. musicianscornernashville.com October 8, 10, 20, 22, 24 Nashville Predators Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville as the Predators take on the Carolina Hurricanes on October 8 at 7 pm; Edmonton Oilers on October 10 at 6 pm; Tampa Bay Lightning on October 20 at 7 pm; Anaheim Ducks on October 22 at 7 pm; Pittsburgh Penguins on October 24 at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com October 9-11 Southern Festival of Books Legislative Plaza, and Nashville Public Library, 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 9-11 Oktoberfest Historic Germantown. Join a celebration of German tradition that is fun for the whole family with live German music, German food, German beer, and even polka dancing. For a few days, come and treat yourself to delicious food from popular local restaurants and food trucks, plus a special Oktoberfest brew from craft beer local brewers. General admission is free. Wristbands for beer may be purchased on site. Or even better, go VIP for an exclusive Oktoberfest experience! thenashvilleoktoberfest.com events October 10 Music City Bacon and Barrel Festival Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa Parks Blvd. Join us from 6 9 pm as we celebrate two commonly appreciated southern traditions hearty food and distilled spirits. We will bring together 25 of Nashville s best restaurants and a vast array of distilled spirits to savor a weekend of bacon, bbq and all the good things that come from old oak barrels. baconandbarrel.com October 10 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. Join us for a single show or see all three: Fright Light at 8:30 pm (familyfriendly and costumes encouraged); Laser Michael Jackson at 9:30 pm; Pink Floyd s Dark Side of the Moon at 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com October 11, 18, 25 Titans Football Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans as they take on the Buffalo Bills on October 11; Miami Dolphins on October 18; Atlanta Falcons on October 25. All games at 12 noon. titansonline.com October 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 Nashville Jewish Film Festival Belcourt Theatre, Franklin Theatre, Gordon Jewish Community Center, Nashville Children s Theatre. NJFF provides educational, entertaining and thought-provoking Jewish-themed films to the Nashville community. nashvillejff.net October 16 Franklin Wine Festival The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin. Enjoy extensive offerings by Middle Tennessee s finest chefs paired with more than 300 selected wines from around the world, silent and live auction, live entertainment, celebrity wine pourers, and other great surprises. Tickets are $89 in advance, $100 at the door. Designated driver tickets are $35. franklinwinefestival.com October 16, 17 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 5

6 events rich history alive with demonstrations, re-enactors and other interpretive programming. Free, 10 am 4 pm both days. tnstateparks.com 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 17 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 17, 18 Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road. Bluegrass music, wagon rides, Farmer for a Day area for children, country cloggers, a grist mill, traditional crafts for sale, food including homemade cakes and pies, log cabin activities, pony rides, animals to pet, and much more makes this a weekend of family fun! Admission: $6; free for children 4 and under. Free parking. No pets please. Saturday 9 am 5 pm; Sunday 10 am 4 pm, tnagmuseum.org October 18 Jazz on the Cumberland Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music as the Nashville sunset lights up the Cumberland River. Fun for the entire family, with a kid s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and water slides. Local food trucks onsite. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free, plus free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge, 5:30 8 pm. 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 6

7 October 23 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: $5 $20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com October Nashville Flea Market Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 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 haunted fun October 16-18, 23-25, Boo at the Zoo Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Nashville s littlest ghosts, goblins and monsters are invited to don their favorite costume and head to the Zoo for eight nights of delightfully frightful fun, from 5 9 pm each night. Walk the Zoo trail and uncover festive treats (palm oil-free) around every corner. The Fun Zone features carnival games, bounce houses, hay maze and more. The Howl-O-Ween Hayride will take you on a trip through the Zoo s backroads to uncover magical scenes, festive friends and a stop through our famous Bubble Tunnel. Get your picture taken with a princess, meet our talking pumpkin and enjoy an animal show at the Enchanted Village special interactive area. nashvillezoo.org Costumes Welcome at all Events October 24 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, as well as beautiful altar displays, a bustling marketplace, and fine cuisine from local bakeries and restaurants. 10 am 5 pm, (615) , cheekwood.org October 24 Hauntings The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel s Lane. One of oldest traditions at The Hermitage, Hauntings tips its hat to the Halloween season with ghostly tales of mystery and classic frights. Enjoy a ghost tour of the mansion, Presidential Trick or Treat Trail, and a haunted hayride through The Hermitage woods. thehermitage.com October 24 Halloween at Two Rivers Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent 1802 Federal style brick home was once the centerpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend the Saturday before Halloween at this free family community event featuring activities for children, trick or treating, pumpkin painting, story telling, hay rides and lots more. friendsoftworiversmansion.org October 24 Haunted Museum Ghost Story Festival Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick Street. This annual free event from 12 noon 4 pm features a ghost trail through the museum with prizes, crafts and refreshments. At various stops, there will be chilling ghost stories from Tennessee s past, including the Bell Witch, the Cherokee spirit Spearfinger, John Murrell s thumb, and many other scary tales. A popular stop along the trail is on the mezzanine which houses the museum s 3,500-year-old mummy, along with the mummified cat. tnmuseum.org October 24 Pumpkinfest Main Street, Historic Downtown Franklin. Family-friendly entertainment and live music on two stages from 10 am 6 pm, free games and children s activities, pony rides, photos with princesses, and more than 75 arts and crafts booths offering handcrafted fall and holiday products. Sharpen your skills for an extreme pumpkin carving contest, and see the Great Pumpkin from Franklin s sister city, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. Children, adults, and pets: dress up for the costume contest! historicfranklin.com 7

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: Tchaikovsky s First Piano Concerto on October 2 at 10:30 am, Concerto and guitar legend Manuel Barrueco on October 2 at 8 pm and October 3 at 8 pm; The House That Music Built: A Night of Music and Storytelling on October 4 at 7 pm; Aretha Franklin with members of the symphony on October 8 at 7:30 pm; Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions on October 9 at 7 pm; Community Event: Free Day of Music featuring the Nashville Symphony and over 20 other performers throughout the day, on October 10 starting at 10:30 am; Last Comic Standing on October 12 at 7:30 pm; The Best of Broadway with the Nashville Symphony and Stars of the Great White Way on October 15 at 7 pm, October 16 and 17 at 8 pm; Music with a Mission hosted by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers on October 18 at 7 pm; Bach s Brandenburg Concertos on October 22 at 7 pm, October 23 and 24 at 8 pm, October 25 at 3 pm; 2015 Score Prize Event featuring Charles Esten on October 26 at 6 pm; (without orchestra); Don McLean on October 28 at 7:30 pm; Halloween Movie Night: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde silent film with live organ accompaniment on October 29 at 8 pm; Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project on October 30 at 8 pm; Trick or Treat with the Nashville Symphony on October 31 at 11 am. 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 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 includes Beach House with Jessica Pratt on October 4; Ben Rector with Judah & the Lion on October 10; Warren Haynes with Gill Landry from Old Crow Medicine Show on October 13; Patty Griffin (pictured), with Darlingside on October 14; Walk the Moon with HOLYCHILD on October 17; Don Henley with Shawn Colvin on October 18; A Concert for Cumberland Heights: Montgomery Gentry with Aaron Lewis on October 21. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) October 1-4 Gypsy Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Gypsy is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards. Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame. StudioTenn uses a rich combination of talent from Nashville and Broadway to bring classic works of drama and musical theater to life in middle Tennessee, and each production promises the audience a fully immersive, emotional experience. studiotenn.com October 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, 30 Music at the Frist Frist Center Cafe, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy the Contrarian Ensemble, eclectic dance music from the 1300s to the present, on October 1; Shelby Bottom String Band on October 2; Gritty blues and soul from The Al Holbrook Band on October 15; East Side Story on October 16; Dark Circles on October 22; Jazz guitarist Geary Moore on October 23; Classical guitarist Grant Ferris on October pm, fristcenter.org October 2-4, 8-11, Deathtrap Presented by ACT I at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures 8

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11 and a shortage of funds. Suspense mounts steadily as Sidney and his wife scheme to collaborate on a script from one of his students.the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness, and with such an abundance of thrills and laughter, that audiences will be held enthralled until the final, startling moments of the play. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets: $15, students free on Thursday and Sundays. darkhorsetheater.com, act1online.com October 3 Bluebird on the Mountain Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive (off Granny White). Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singer-songwriters Jim Collins, Brett James, and another to be announced will perform under Dyer s open-air canopy. A carload ticket allows you to bring up to 8 people in your car. Tickets required. dyer.vanderbilt.edu October 3, 4 Einstein Is A Dummy Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton. A mind-blowing, hilarious musical comedy tour de force for the whole family! Rooted in Einstein s performing arts own musings about the application of creative thought to scientific method, it is a joyous celebration of the courage to think differently. NCT s amazing artistic team has created an exhilarating, absurdly original theatrical thrill-ride through the cosmos with young Albert and his amazing Cat. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fastpaced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $ or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville October 4, 11, 18, 25 Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, th Avenue South. Free admission every 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 11

12 performing arts October 6 Courtyard Concert Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Take a lunch-time break with live music at the final Nashville Library outdoor concert series season. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Latin band Revolufsion. The performance is free, 11:45 am 1 pm. nashvillepubliclibrary.org October 6, 13, 27 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 7, 18, 28 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 7-11, 15-18, The Music Man The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Meredith Wilson s treasured tale of traveling salesman con man Harold Hillman posing as a boys band director in small town Iowa. Marian, the musically inclined librarian, is not blind to Harold s tricks, and both may find something more than they intended. Fall in love with the music all over again! Thursday Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. thelarrykeetontheatre.org October 8, 10 Turandot Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Containing some of the greatest operatic music ever written, Turandot is the culmination of Puccini s brilliant career.; This grand-scale opera is full of thrilling choruses, thundering orchestrations, and a cast consisting of, well, most of ancient China! This magnificent work features Pavarotti s signature aria, Nessun dorma, and promises to be a landmark event for the Nashville Opera. Sung in Italian with easyto-read projected English supertitles.thursday, October 8; at 7 pm; Saturday, October 10; at 8 pm. nashvilleopera.org 12 October 8, 9 When The Wolves Came In OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is a destination for innovative contemporary art experiences. This month, OZ Arts hosts a suite of new, original, dance works for ensemble that explores the historical legacy of two totemic triumphs in the international history of Civil Rights: the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 20th anniversary of the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa. oznashville.com October 9, 10, 15-18, 23, 24 The Foreigner Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. This perennial favorite from playwright Larry Shue has become an American theater staple. The tale of a mild-mannered English science fiction proofreader who finds himself at a rural fishing lodge in Georgia and on the receiving end of a host of secrets and scandalous tales from other lodge visitors zings from comedy to action en route to a thrilling Act Two climax. pull-tight.com October 9, 17 Music at the Jazz Cave The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Jazz vocalist Kevin Whalum performs on October 9; the Beegie Adair Trio on October 17. Soft drinks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $20, High School & College Students: $10. nashvillejazz.org October Cinderella Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers & Hammerstein s most beloved songs. tpac.org October Nashville Ballet presents Dracula Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Just in time for Halloween, this classic tale of love, lust and blood returns to Nashville Ballet for the first time since Artistic Director Paul Vasterling s choreography resurrects Bram Stoker s characters to explore the conflict between carnal desire and rational thought. Afternoon of a Faun and Satto complement Dracula with their sensual stories of a Faun

13 coming of age and the dance between a falling leaf and the God of Wind. nashvilleballet.com October 24 Jazzmania 2015 Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin. Music at the Jazz Party of the Year will be provided by a special 10-piece all-star ensemble from the finest of Nashville Jazz Workshop s faculty and performing artists. The event will include a live and silent auction, featuring Small Works a collection of small canvases with paintings by some of the area s top artists, produced especially for this event. The honorary event chairperson is Beegie Adair, one of the best-known and most revered figures on Nashville s jazz scene for over 40 years. Your $150 ticket includes food and complimentary wine. nashvillejazz.org October 24, 31 Tales of Magic Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde Worlde Theatre s Halloween production is a compilation of three tales Hansel & Gretel, The Magic Kettle and The Magic Ring. Colorful effects and characters, audience interaction, and whimsical humor abound. Saturday mornings at 10 am, $8 general admission. For groups and parties, call (615) Advance tickets at belcourt.org. oldeworldetheatre.com October 29 Charlotte s Web Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton. E.B. White s classic tale has been named the best American children s book of the past 200 years by the Children s Literature Association. NCT s acclaimed stage version of this timeless story has won the hearts of children and their families like no other play in our repertoire. It is deep in the early, just before dawn, and Fern s delightful little runt pig, Wilbur, appears to be headed for the dinner table and not in a good way when he is saved through the remarkable literary efforts of a spider named Charlotte. This long time family classic is a beautiful story of friendship and sacrifice. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org October 30, 31 Of Mice and Men Z. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Circle Players presents this 1937 classic tale written by Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck. Of Mice & Men tells the story of George and Lennie, two displaced migrant ranch workers during the Great Depression. circleplayers.net EXHIBIT NOW OPEN $ 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. CODE: KEYMAG STEP INSIDE The Cosmic Downtown Nashville CountryMusicHallofFame.org 13

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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 1 Historic Collinsville 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48 Music Valley Drive McGavock Pk Lebanon Pk Briley Pky Opry Mills

17 Kingston Springs Bellevue Bingham Leipers Fork Franklin Thompsons Station Spring Hill Belle Meade Forest Hills Oak Hill Harding Pike Cha Harding Pl Murfreesboro Pike Hillsboro Pike Brentwood Clovercroft Trinity Arrington College Grove Allisona Nolensville Triune Kirkland Eagleville LaVergne Rockvale Smyrna Franklin Pike Williamson Co. Pkwy Rutherford Co. Trace Key 46 to Advertisers Historic Collinsville General Jackson Showboat The Great Escape (2 locations ) Cat Shoppe and Dog Store Adventure Science 840 Center The Hermitage Bike The Greenway Lane Motor Museum Nashville Nightlife Theater Natchez 247 Carnton Plantation A Tribute to The King Maury Co Percy Warner Park Cool Springs Galleria 65 Travellers Rest Radnor Lake State Natural Area W N S E Oaks Mall Nashville Zoo A 41 A 31 A 255 Harding Mall A S Smyrna Airport Harpeth River F G H J K Opry Mills Shopping Rainforest Cafe The Aquarium Restaurant Claim Jumper Restaurant and Saloon Carter House Lotz House Museum Locations are approximate. F G H J K 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 A B C D E 41 B F Ireland St 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 6 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 St 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 24 19th Ave N Lafayette St 17th Ave S 1 Gleaves St 18th Ave S 21st Ave N 21st Ave S 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 8 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 1 S E 41 A 65 S Side Ave Grand Ave 11 Bass St

19 map A B C D E F G H I J K L KEY TO ADVERTISERS The Upper Room Johnny Cash Museum Cotton Eyed Joe Woodcuts Gallery The Smiling Elephant The Wildhorse Saloon Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering Cantina Laredo 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 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 OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 4 PM SOUL OF NASHVILLE NOW PLAYING! Be immersed in the Ryman s magical history during this one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill. 19

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 can make Aquarium part of your next 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 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. 20

21 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 The Smiling Elephant th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. 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 both with great views of downtown. Open Monday Saturday, 11 am 2:30 pm. Two Twenty Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am 5 pm. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) or fax (615) Wildhorse Saloon Historic Second Avenue, downtown. Three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events th Ave. S. (615) Open lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. 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. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, 360 Bistro Great wine and food 6000 Highway 100 (615) The 404 Kitchen 2213 Eats 8th with Ave. local S. flair (615) th Avenue South (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 Open Dining lunch fabulous and dinner five stars 1017 Woodland Mon.-Fri. Street Open (615) for dinner Sat. Miel Fresh French cuisine rd Avenue North (615) Merchants Vestige of generations past 401 Broadway (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 > > > 21

22 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. 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 111-B 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 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 5400 Charlotte Ave NEAR OPRY MILLS 111-B Gallatin Rd. N VANDY/MUSIC ROW Merged w/west Nashville Superstore; see info at left. NEED CASH? We PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR ITEMS! 22

23 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-inmarket 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 you can t get anywhere else including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the all new activity station! Open seven days a week. Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop 120 Second Avenue North, (615) This nationally recognized store offers a vast selection of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia. 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 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) 23

24 attractions Adventure Science Center 8800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2 12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am 5 pm daily. (615) , adventuresci.org 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. Free tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) or 888-TNPARKS. Bike the Greenway Bicycle Rentals Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed). 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. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org. SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LINE DANCING WildhorseSaloon.com Centennial Park 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. Cheekwook Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes American art, American and British decorative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek Mansion itself. Each spring brings a new outdoor installation, and this year the dramatic sculptures in 24

25 Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape will be on display throughout the estate s historic grounds and Museum of Art. 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 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 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. Peruse artifacts and memorabilia of one of country music s most influential female artists in the exhibit Trisha Yearwood: The Song Remembers When. Luke Bryan: Dirt Road Diary will examine the singer-songwriter s roots and rise to stardom. Fans will see stage clothes, instruments, awards, photos and memorabilia from Bryan s personal collection. Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City will explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early 70s. Flyin Saucers Rock & Roll: The Cosmic Genius of Sam Phillips will take an indepth look at the social and cultural impact of the music from the innovative Sam Phillips, Sun Records, and the Memphis recording era. Open daily 9 am 5 pm. Admission: $24.95 ages 13+; $14.95 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering. (615) , countrymusichalloffame.org General Jackson Showboat Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) or buy online at generaljackson.com. Encounter, experience, explore... history at Andrew Jackson s presidential home. From mansion to slave cabin and throughout 1120 acres of much more at the home of America s seventh president you ll be face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage. One of America s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN

26 26 Be on the forefront of the antiaging movement! Join a company that has successfully outlined the biomarkers of human renewal and regeneration. Unprecedented Resources Uncompromising Values As Pharmaceuticals Go Natural The Aging Code Has Been Unlocked Cash In On The Next Trillion Dollar Industry Building A Business In The Comfort Of Your Home "By the year 2010, an additional $1 trillion ANNUALLY will be devoted to slow down the effects of aging. - Paul Zane Pilzer One of the world s most accurate economic forecasters page 2 8 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 Little Big Town, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Charles Esten, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson (pictured), Easton Corbin, Kelsea Ballerini, David Nail, Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss, Terri Clark, Charlie Daniels Band, Restless Heart, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday shows through December at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass 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 February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of 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 $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students 13 18, $9 for children 6 12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (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

27 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, nineteenthcentury 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 Thursday through 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. 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. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. 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. The 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 at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in attractions 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 not your typical car museum! Open Thursday Monday, 10 am 5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6 17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org. DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT BREATHTAKING VIEWS MOUTHWATERING CUISINE GeneralJackson.com

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29 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. 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 $43.95, show only is $26. Don t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) attractions or go to nashvillenightlife.com. Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. 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 magnifi- 29

30 30 attractions cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. Radnor Lake State Park 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin. 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. 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. 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, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com Tennessee State Museum 505 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. Closed Mondays. 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, which is recommended, call (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. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 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 upperroom.org/chapel. Wildhorse Saloon Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) or go to wildhorsesaloon.com.

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