Greater Nashville. the nashville visitors guide. June 2017 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide June 2017 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions

2 Summer e at the Schermerhorn JONNY LANG ann wilson of june 11 june 13 JOHNNY MATHIS with the Nashville Symphony june 19 june 23 MARK O CONNOR with the O Connor Band & the Nashville Symphony july 2 july 16 LIVE AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER with the nashville symphony june 24 july 8 MOVIES AT THE SCHERMERHORN with the nashville symphony june 16 june 30 july 6 & NashvilleSymphony.org WITH SUPPORT FROM

3 nashville events this month s feature DAILY Ryman Auditorium Tours 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from Guided tours* will take you on a journey with a knowledgeable guide through backstage dressing rooms and tell you insightful stories about the stars who have graced the Ryman stage. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery, the gift shop and stop in Cafe Lula at the Ryman for a bite to eat. Self-guided tours are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages Backstage tours are $30 and $25 for children. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) See Page 8 for lineup. *when available TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in June, plus catch a show on Wednesday nights beginning June 14 through August 9. 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 Blake Shelton (pictured), Trace Adkins, Dustin Lynch, Sara Evans, Eric Paslay, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, Kelsea Ballerini, Thompson Square, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. JUNE 2, 3, 8-10, 23, 24 Musicians Corner Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. It s Music City s 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. Acoustic Friday nights 5 9 pm; Saturday afternoons 12 noon 5 pm; plus a special June 8 Thursday evening concert from the Nashville Symphony. musicianscornernashville.com JUNE 3 National Trails Day Statehood Hike Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Parkway. Join a park ranger at 10 am on a one-mile walk around the mall and state capitol, and learn more about Tennessee s rich history. Walk will include multiple stairs and steep climbs. Meet under the train trestle at the Visitors Center, 15 minutes before hike start time. tnstateparks.com JUNE 3, 10, 15, 17, 23, 24 Planetarium Laser Shows Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Escape the heat and settle into the summer laze as you enjoy watching a wide array of music brought to life with incredible fulldome digital imagery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! Three laser shows each evening feature a different soundtrack. See a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Showtimes are at 8 pm, 9 pm and 10 pm, except the Second Saturday Laser Shows on June 10: Michael Jackson Classics at 8:30 pm; Queen at 9:30 pm; ElectroPop at 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com JUNE 4, 11 Dragon Music Sunday Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park) in Hillsboro Village, 2400 Blakemore Avenue. Grab a blanket or some chairs and gather for this annual concert event where the local world-renowned musician/ artists play for neighbors! 4 6:30 pm JUNE CMA Music Festival Downtown. The ultimate destination for Country Music fans from around the globe, featuring non-stop concerts, autograph signings, celebrity 3

4 Greater Nashville TM the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN (615) Fax (615) Visit our website: Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. Photos Courtesy of: Media Production Services, Robert Ames Cook Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Angell Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation Tennessee Photographic Services Chris Hollo Photography, Gerri Winchell Findley Andy Wilson, Julila Johnson Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. USPS This magazine published by Key Magazine Nashville, under license from Key Magazines, Inc Ivywood Court, Arlington, TX this issue Events 3 6 NASHVILLE TRAVEL AND TOURISM PROFESSIONALS Performing Arts 8 11 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 events, and more! Daily concerts on multiple stages, outdoor activities, free stuff, interactive games, surprises and more! The Chevrolet Riverfront Stage returns with a packed lineup to keep attendees rocking from 10 am 5:15 pm each day. The Chevrolet Park Stage, in Walk of Fame Park, will entertain crowds from 10:30 am 4:55 pm. A top Festival destination to discover new artists, Gildan Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Cafe, Broadway and First Avenue, is the musical sweet spot between The Buckle on Broadway and Riverfront with shows 10:30 am 4:30 pm daily. cmafest.com JUNE 8, 11, 27, 28 Nashville Symphony Community Concerts Various locations. The Nashville Symphony will present free community concerts at area parks as part of their mission to bring music to everyone in Middle Tennesse. Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and immerse yourself in an evening of popular classic favorites. Centennial Park on June 8; Crockett Park on June 11; Hadley Park (near Tennessee State University) on June 27; Southeast Park Greenspace (adjacent to Ford Ice Center) on June 28. nashvillesymphony.org JUNE 9 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 JUNE 10 City of Hope Celebrity Softball First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. For 27 years, some of Country Music s biggest and hottest celebrities help City of Hope s mission to cure and prevent cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Reba McEntire will perform the National Anthem. nationalevents.cityofhope.org JUNE 10 Nashville Rollergirls Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7pm. Admission: $15 ages 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. nashvillerollergirls.com events JUNE 11 32nd Annual Purity Miss Martha s Ice Cream Crankin First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road. Sample all the homemade ice cream you can eat, and support the mission of the Martha O Bryan Center to empower children, youth, and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship. Kid s activities, live music, rain or shine 3 5 pm. marthaobryan.org JUNE 13-20, Nashville Sounds Home Games First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the family out to the ballgame at the city s new minorleague ballpark located in Sulphur Dell north of downtown. The Nashville Sounds home games are June vs. Iowa; June vs. New Orleans; June vs. Round Rock; June 30 vs. Oklahoma City. nashvillesounds.com JUNE 16 Nashville Farmers Market Night Market 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Experience the Farmers Market for one of the most unique Friday night experiences in Nashville on the third Friday of each month, 5 8 pm. Enjoy a shopping and dining experience with lots of local food artisans, locally owned restaurants and shops, locally raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, craft beer, local wine, and more! Free admission. nashvillefarmersmarket.org JUNE 16, 17 Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival This year s event kicks off Friday with a Bridging the Gap Mixer on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge with live music 7 pm 1 am. The musicfilled festival takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall Amphitheater on Saturday. Festival-goers can enjoy jazz, blues and R&B from local artists and national headliners, Rose Royce and Shirley Murdock. The 12 noon 10 pm musical event features multiple stages set throughout the Bicentennial Mall filled with vendors, food trucks, a customized Children s Pavilion (12 noon 3 pm), and much more. nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com JUNE 17 Taste of Music City Public Square Park, Deaderick Street. Allinclusive, one-price-admission food tasting extravaganza. Enjoy food, wine and beer with a focus on local flavors, plus live music throughout 5

6 events the event. Admission includes all food and beverage samples provided. tasteofmusiccity.com JUNE Nashville Flea Market Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 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 JUNE 24 Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. Check the website for gate times and when the green flag will fall. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com JUNE Nashville PRIDE Concert and Festival Public Square Park, Third & Union Streets. Tennessee s largest LGBT Pride Festival features multiple stages, great food, VIP area, Youth area, Kids Zone, and over 150 vendors. Various ticket packages are available. nashvillepride.org JUNE 25 Carnton Sunset Concert Series Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to some of the area s most talented musicians. The summer season opens with Jaggered Edge a Rolling Stones Tribute. Gates open at 5 pm, music from 6-8 pm. Tickets: $10/advance, $12/gate for adults; $5 for children (6-15). Food and drinks are available for purchase or bring your own (including alcohol). boft.org art crawls spend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork. Some venues present live music, and many serve complimentary wine and light hors d oeuvres. These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and support their work. JUNE 2 Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6 9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com JUNE 3 Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Galleries open 6 9 pm, with trollies making a continuous loop 6 10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play JUNE 3 Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street along with popups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com JUNE 10 East Side Art Stumble East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and studios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com JUNE 24 Jefferson Street Art Crawl The crawl happens up and down Jefferson, starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event engages community and highlights art along this historic art corridor as well as the North Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn 6

7 ADVENTURE RESTAURANT GROUP TOURS EDUCATION PROGRAMS BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS GROUP MENUS GIFT SHOP Opry Mills Exit 11 Off Briley Parkway aquariumrestaurants.com OPRY MILLS Rainforestcafe.com #Rainforestcafe OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH DINNER PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM Seats up to 40 Customized Group Menus Wi-Fi Accessible OPRY MILLS MALL (615)

8 performing arts JUNE AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) Concerts this month: June 1-3: Copland s Third featuring Fanfare for the Common Man with the Nashville Symphony; June 9: Boney James; June 11: Jonny Lang with Guthrie Brown; June 13: Ann Wilson of Heart, presented without orchestra; June 16: Movies at the Schermerhorn: DreamWorks Animation in Concert with the Nashville Symphony; June 19: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers; June 23: Johnny Mathis The Voice of Romance 2017 with the Nashville Symphony; June 24: Symphony Under the Stars at Ascend Amphitheater: The Music of Led Zeppelin with the Nashville Symphony; June 30: Movies at the Schermerhorn: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in concert with the Nashville Symphony. The Nashville Symphony will also perform Symphony Under the Stars Community Concerts, a series of free outdoor community concerts at area parks on June 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 27 and 28. 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 nashvillesymphony.org. JUNE 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: June 1: Opry Country Classics; June 2, 3: Four Voices: Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers; June 4: Sam s Place: Music for the Spirit; June 5: Darius Rucker and Friends; June 6: O Charley s presents Stars for Second Harvest; June 7: Marty Stuart s Late Night Jam; June 9: Paul Shaffer and the World s Most Dangerous Band; June 17: DanTDM; June 22: Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring Vince Gill (pictured); June 24: Punch Brothers; June 29: Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring Earls of Leicester. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS Music at the Frist Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays and Fridays at 6 pm. fristcenter.org JUNE 1 The Odd Couple Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. The Darkhorse is host to a variety of theater groups who perform new works, classical theater, live music, dance and multimedia shows. Neil Simon s The Odd Couple is presented by The Girl Has No Name. darkhorsetheater.com JUNE 1-3 Emergence Nashville Ballet Studio A, 3630 Redmon Street. Emergence offers a first glimpse into the creative works of some of today s most fearless artists. An experimental lab in the black-box theater setting of Nashville Ballet s intimate studio, choreographers and musicians boldly create without inhibition to showcase the beginning of raw, unfiltered works. Watch new art unfold before you, then hear from the artists themselves about what inspired their works. nashvilleballet.com JUNE 1-4, 9, 10 Legally Blonde 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. This delightful musical follows the transformation story of sorority girl Elle Woods, who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. After discovering the law can be used to help others, she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal to use her newfound skills defending a workout queen in a murder trial. The show opened on Broadway in 2007, was nomi- 8

9 nated for several Tony awards, and has since been performed all around the world. pull-tight.com JUNE 2, 3 Pat Coil Rudy s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Pianist, synthesist, organist, composer, studio musician, artist, producer, arranger, musical director and educator Pat Coil will be joined by drummer Josh Hunt and bassist Jim Ferguson for 2 evenings of live jazz at Nashville s newest jazz club, located in the Gulch. Cover: $8, Showtime: 8 pm. rudysjazzroom.com JUNE 2-4, 8-11, Saturday Night Fever Z. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. This musical adaptation of the 70s classic film is the story of a talented, streetwise kid from Brooklyn who attempts to escape his dead-end life through dancing. The score to Saturday Night Fever includes many disco-era hits by the Bee Gees. circleplayers.net JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24 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 JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 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 JUNE 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 JUNE 7, 14, 21 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 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 9

10 performing arts music scene, from country to Americana. $15 reserved seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com JUNE 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, Sister Act Chaffin s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com JUNE 9-11, 15-18, Pippin Holy Trinity Community Church, 6727 Charlotte Pike. Get ready for a new vision of Stephen Shcwartz s greatest Broadway hit before Wicked, that is. Pippin tells the story of a young man looking for meaning in life. Along the way he tries war, sex, politics, and domestic life. Meanwhile, The Players are striving to show us a more nefarious story with Pippin as the main attraction. streettheatrecompany.org JUNE 9-11, 15-18, Reefer Madness, The Musical Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. Now in its twenty-seventh season, ACT 1 has performed productions of more than a hundred of the world s greatest plays. Performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets: $15. High school and younger students free of charge for Thursday evening performances and Sunday matinees. darkhorsetheater.com, tickets.act1online.com JUNE Tony Awards Viewing Party James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Celebrate the hottest shows on Broadway at a special viewing party for the 71st Tony Awards, and watch the 2017 awards ceremony broadcast on the big screen. Grab a comfortable seat, or mix and mingle, and see how your predictions line up with the night s big winners. We ll provide the food, door prizes, and a cash bar to make this a fun and exciting way to enjoy Broadway s biggest night with your fellow theatre lovers. Doors open at 6:30 pm for 7 pm program. General admission, seating is not guaranteed. tpac.org JUNE 15-18, 22-25, 29-JULY 1 Mary Poppins The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Jackof-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the practically perfect nanny who advises that Anything can happen if you let it. Dedicated to the presentation of high-quality productions suitable for family audiences at an affordable price, The Larry Keeton Theatre presents thrilling performances and scrumptious dining. Thursday Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Dinner seating is one hour prior to start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org JUNE 24 Music in the Meadow Owl s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening with Femke Weidama, Latin Grammy Winner, producer and composer. Enjoy a hike and meet Owl s Hill s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/person, $75/car owlshill.org JUNE 30 The Long Players Perform Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. The Long Players are Bill Lloyd (Foster & Lloyd), Steve Allen (20/20), Steve Ebe (Human Radio), and Brad Jones (record producer), plus a stellar rotating roster of Nashville s exceptional vocalists and musicians. Named the Long Players for playing front-to-back renditions of classic albums, each performance is true to the original recording. The band will pay tribute to beloved American rock icons Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, in celebration of the 40th anniversary year of their debut album. fristcenter.org JUNE Dixie s Tupperware Party Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Not Your 10

11 Mother s Tupperware Party! Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway, the UK and Australia by storm! Join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good old-fashioned Tupperware Parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most upto-date products available for purchase, see for yourself how Ms. Longate became a member of the illustrious #1 Tupperware Seller in the World Club, as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products! Adult content. tpac.org JUNE 15 FALL Dance & Mary Mooney Art OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is Nashville s destination for innovative contemporary art experiences. FALL (Nashville s first aerial contemporary dance company), presents a new work examining overcoming obstacles and personal limits. Mary Mooney, Nashville-based visual artist and self-taught jewelry designer, will paint a number of large, museum-grade acrylic canvases in, around and throughout the performance. Bao Down Food Truck & Oliver s Icebox will be on-site. oznashville.com JUNE 22 Poet s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by this month s featured local poet, Karissa Sorrel. scarrittbennett.org JUNE Something Rotten! Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. From the director of Aladdin and the co-director of The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten! is Broadway s big, fat hit! (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world s very first musical! tpac.org especially for kids Kidsville Story Time Inside The Parthenon 2500 West End Avenue. Every Saturday from 11 11:45 am, ages 12 and younger will explore a different theme and create a related piece of art. conservancyonline.com June 3: What s your muse? We will hear the Greek mythology tale of the source of inspiration, the Muses, and create our own muse game. June 10: Come celebrate Father s Day with the story of Zeus, the father of the Greek mythology gods, and create a Father s Day gift! June 17: Musicians from Intersection, Nashville s contemporary classical music ensemble, will interact with kids and explore how new music can expand our minds and ears. Then make a craft inspired by the music June 24: Come hear about Tall Tales of the South along with the Gone South photography exhibit, and make a tall tale self-portrait! At the Downtown Library Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Limited free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org JUNE 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Story Time with Wishing Chair Productions Meet the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle and read books. Puppet friends Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, and Jimmy Giraffe make frequent appearances at Story Time, every Tuesday and Wednesday. Who knows who will show up in the Puppet House? Presented in the Children s Theatre on the Main Library s 2nd floor. 30 minutes, showtimes 9:30 am and 10 am. JUNE 9, 10, 16, 17 The Frog Prince Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Wishing Chair Productions fun, musical, marionette production, with original songs by Brian Hull and Sarah Hart, tells the story of a lonely frog, a spoiled princess and a golden ball. This show features the Tom Tichenor Marionettes. 30 minutes, showtimes 10:30 and 11:30 am. 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 graband-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 12

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 such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Hee Haw s Shotgun Red, Rising Star Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Tour groups welcome. (615) , nashvillenightlife.com Nudie s Honky Tonk 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old historic three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, costumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am 3 am daily, this attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com 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. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) , thesmilingelephant.com th Ave. S. (615) Open lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. 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 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

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

16 Map 1: Nashville and Surrounding Area A Pleasant View Coopertown A Robertson Co Joelton 41 Greenbrier Ridgetop Millersville Goodlettsville 31 W W 174 White House Shackle Island Cottontown Sumner Co. Ocana 25 Liberty E Gallatin 25 Creek Rivergate Mall Sycamore Ashland City Pegram Bordeaux Whites Creek 3 Berry Hill Madison Nashville Old Hickory Hendersonville Old Hickory Blvd Clarksville Pike Lakewood Whites Creek Ln Davidson Co. Briley Pkwy Hermitage Donelson Green Hill Mt. Juliet Ellington Pkwy Pike Hydes Ferry Pike Cheatham Co. Dickerson Cheatham Wildlife Refuge Wilson Co. Lebanon Pike 40 Gladeville Donelson Pike Briley Pkwy West End Gaylord Springs Golf Club rlotte Pike Belle Meade Plantation S A 112 Green Hills Mall State Capitol E 6 Grand Ole Opry Nashville International Airport 45 The Hermitage Old Hickory Lake J. Percy Priest Lake Cumberland River A B C D E A B C D E Briley Pky 12 Historic Collinsville 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy Music Valley Drive 1 McGavock Pk Lebanon Pk Briley Pky Opry Mills 5 16

17 Oak Hill Cha 255 Harding Pl Oaks Mall 6 Belle Meade Harding Pike Harding Mall Kingston Springs 840 Murfreesboro Pike 11 Nashville Zoo Travellers Rest Bellevue 65 Radnor Lake State Natural Area Forest Hills Hillsboro Pike Percy Warner Park F Harpeth 31 A LaVergne Smyrna Airport 31 River 70 S A Brentwood 96 Smyrna G 441 Cool Springs Galleria Franklin Pike 96 Nolensville Williamson Co Franklin Clovercroft Bingham H 102 Trinity 96 Leipers Fork Pkwy 268 Rutherford Co Trace 46 Arrington 6 Natchez Triune 31 F Kirkland Thompsons Station 99 N College Grove E W A Spring Hill Rockvale 41 A 431 Allisona Maury Co. 247 Eagleville 269 G H S Locations are approximate. J K J K KEY TO ADVERTISERS Grand Ole Opry Rainforest Cafe The Aquarium Restaurant Claim Jumper Restaurant and Saloon Nashville Nightlife Theater Madame Tussauds Wax Attraction 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 A Tribute to The King 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 Knowles Phillips St Cumberland 6th Ave N Lcoklayer St Jackson St 11th Ave N 17th Ave N 14th Ave N Heiman Russell St 21st Ave N S 4th St N 2nd St 22nd Ave N Main St 2nd Ave N 7th Ave N 8th Ave N Jefferson St Scovel St Fatherland St Interstate Dr Main St N 1st St 1st Ave N 4th Ave N Jo Johnston Ave Ireland St 16th Ave N St James Robertson Pkwy Warren St 11th Ave N Meharry Blvd Herman St E 10th Ave N A B C D E Morrison St Phillips St 14th Ave N Fisk University Courthouse & City Hall 16th Ave N Tennessee State Capitol 12th Ave N Ireland St Jackson St Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd A S 2nd St Woodland St Gay St Russell St Pkwy Harrison St 17th Ave N S 5th St Robertson Meharry Blvd Shelby Ave S 4th St Fatherland St 3rd Ave N Gay St Meharry Medical College River Blank St 21st Ave N Alameda St Sylvan St Boscobel St James Deaderick St Albion St Pl Summer KEY TO ADVERTISERS 1 The Upper Room 2 Johnny Cash Museum 2 Patsy Cline Museum 3 Cotton Eyed Joe 4 Woodcuts Gallery 5 The Smiling Elephant 6 Nudie s Honky Tonk G Ryman Auditorium 41 B F A 6 A S 2nd St S 1st St 1st Ave N Bank St 10th Cir N 65 Fort Nashborough Nelson Merry St Herman St Morena St Sylvan St Tennessee Supreme Court Clinton St 4th Ave N Union St Gay St Charlotte Ave Milson St Shelby Pedestrian Bridge Riverfront Park 17th Ave N Hermosa St 2nd Ave N Church St Pearl St Jo Johnston Ave B S 3rd St 6th Ave N Capitol Blvd Herman St Canby Ct Crutcher St Watkins Park 18th Ave N 5th Ave N Polk Ave 13th Ave N 13th Ave N Davidson St Shelby Ave Commerce St McLemore St 14th Ave N 15th Ave N 10th Ave N 11th Ave N POINTS OF INTEREST A Nissan Stadium B Bicentennial Mall C Chamber of Commerce D Bridgestone Arena D Nashville 4 Visitors Information E Municipal Auditorium F Nashville Convention Center G Ryman Auditorium H TPAC/TN State Museum I Frist Center for the Visual Arts J Music City Center K Schermerhorn Symphony Center Old Town Trolley Tours H C Townsend Dr 19th Ave N Batavia St 3 G N 22nd Ave N 1st Ave S 2 6 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 1 24 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 I Lea Patterson St Arena Ave Wharf Murphy Ave Leslie Ave South Park 5th Ave S Clark Lea Ave 6th Ave S 7th S 9th Ave S 10th Ave S Industrial Blvd 12th Ave S Academy Pl Middleton St Hayes St Church St Laurel St State State St 20th Ave N 20th Ave S 22nd Ave N 24th Ave N 13th Ave S McGavock St Elm St Lea Ave 7th Ave S Lea Ave Palmer Pl Green St Carroll St Lindsley Ave Pine St 16th Ave N 16th Ave S 18th Ave N 24 19th Ave N Lafayette St 17th Ave S 1 Gleaves St 18th Ave S 21st Ave N 21st Ave S St 23rd Ave N D Fain St Charles E. Davis Blvd th Ave S 19th Ave S Lyle Ave Louise Ave Centennial Park 9th Ave S Overton St Magazine St Division St University Ct 2nd Ave S 4th Ave S Ash St Cannon St Ewing Ave 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

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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. The Cat Shoppe 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday Saturday 10 am 6 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Cotton-Eyed Joe Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area 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. The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday Saturday 10 am 6 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247). 20 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 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 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.

21 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. The Nashville Collection 120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages. Opry Mills Mall Tennessee s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear 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 handson 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: $14 adults and teens; $11 ages 2 12; $13 seniors (65+); free under age 2. Open 10 am 5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features stateof-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets: $6, $3/members. (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). 22 CARNTON PLANTATION 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am 5 pm on Monday Saturday and noon 5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org CENTENNIAL PARK 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown Nashville. The city s premier park features the iconic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. CHEEKWOOD 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 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 Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Dustin Lynch, Sara Evans, Eric Paslay, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, Kelsea Ballerini, Thompson Square, and more! Shows: Tuesday,

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24 attractions Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, plus Wednesday nights beginning June 14 through August 9. 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 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 $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13 18, $10 for children 6 12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) , thehermitage.com HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s Double- Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth-century 40- acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open May 15 October 15, Thursday Sunday 1 5 pm, (931) , historiccollinsville.com 24

25 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. For ticket information 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 true essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum store. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 9am 7pm 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 25

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27 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. MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX ATTRACTION Opry Mills. Be the first to take the stage at the new Madame Tussauds Nashville. We are excited to be bringing an attraction to Music City that focuses solely on the lyrical legends that have shaped the musical landscape of America. Our world-renowned wax attraction opened the newest location in Music City this April at Opry Mills. This multi-sensory experience will make you the star of the show by allowing you to get up close and personal with some of your Your Adventure Awaits! Bring Your Friends and Family to Soar Adventure Tower! Music City s Newest, One of a Kind, Must-Do Attraction! attractions favorite musical talents. Built to honor Nashville and its deep roots in America s music history, this unique Madame Tussauds will take you on a musical journey through time alongside a colorful cast of iconic figures from the worlds of country, rock, pop, jazz and blues. madametussauds.com NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Hee Haw s Shotgun Red, Rising Star Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $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. Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN SOARadventure.com 27

28 attractions 28 Be on the forefront of the antiaging movement! Join a company that has successfully outlined the biomarkers of human renewal and regeneration. Unprecedented Resources Uncompromising Values As Pharmaceuticals Go Natural The Aging Code Has Been Unlocked Cash In On The Next Trillion Dollar Industry Building A Business In The Comfort Of Your Home "By the year 2010, an additional $1 trillion ANNUALLY will be devoted to slow down the effects of aging. - Paul Zane Pilzer One of the world s most accurate economic forecasters page 2 8 NUDIE S HONKY TONK 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old historic three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, costumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am 3 am daily, visitors can see pop culture iconic designs by designer Nudie Cohn like Elvis Presley s gold lame suit and one of his $400,000 Cadillac El Dorado customized Nudie Mobile which hangs on the wall. This attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don t Just Visit Nashville Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shopping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the attraction that takes you to the attractions. 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) trolleytours.com THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM 119 Third Avenue South, Second Level. Though she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Country music and remains one of the biggest names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum celebrates the life of the legendary songstress and features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, personal belongings, videos and much more. (615) , patsymuseum.com

29 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 a must-see for any Nashville visitor. If the hallowed walls could talk, the remarkable story they would tell is unmatched in entertainment history. For tickets call (615) , visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS 116 Fifth Avenue North. 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. Dubbed The Mother Church of Country Music by Nashvillians, it s well known by this moniker today. 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 embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) , soaradventure.com 29

30 attractions 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, Celebrating the 1000th show! 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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32 JUNE 1-3, 2017 NASHVILLE BALLET STUDIO A 3 CHOREOGRAPHERS 3 MUSICIANS UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES TICKETS: $35 AT NASHVILLEBALLET.COM