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WITH MUSIC THERE’S
ALWAYS A PARTY 24/7/365 6NAVIGATE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS 10
MUSIC TO MY EARS 16
FACTS & INFORMATION 20
ATTRACTIONS 23
SHOPPING 39
SPORTS & RECREATION 47
LODGING 51
EVENTS 63
TOURS & TRANSPORTATION 69
DINING 77
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 92
VISITOR SERVICES 101
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VOLUME 11, July-December 2015
2015 NASHVILLE VISITORS GUIDE
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Cover art byJim SherradenMaster Printer,Hatch Show Print
Founded in 1879,
Hatch Show Print is
a thriving letterpress
poster shop thatprints and sells
posters and is a
historic property of
the Country Music
Hall of Fame® and
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MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH: LET FREEDOM SING!One of the nation’s largest award-winning fireworks displays – featuring GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter
Mikky Ekko and GRAMMY®-nominated country artist Martina McBride.July 4 – Broadway and 1st Avenue – visitmusiccity.com/july4th
ASCEND AMPHITHEATERLive concerts including Eric Church, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more throughout the fall in the new AscendAmphitheater with panoramic views of Nashville’s skyline – summer home of the GRAMMY®-Award winning
Nashville Symphony.Fall 2015 – Ascend Amphitheater – ascendamphitheater.com
LIGHTNING 100’S LIVE ON THE GREEN MUSIC FESTIVALThis free music festival showcases Nashville’s emerging musical talent and well-known national acts.
August - September – Public Square Park – liveonthegreen.net
AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL
One major event that joins legendary Americana artists and fans. Conference includes renownedperformances and expert panels – featuring 165 performances at over nine venues.September 15 - 20 – Events held throughout city – americanamusic.org
Make plans now for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. Coming to Music City in January 2016.
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MUSIC CITY FOOD + WINE FESTIVALThe nation’s top chefs unite with regional food, wine and spirits heroes for a two-day festival
showcasing the best of today’s culinary creations. Hosted by Kings of Leon.September 19 - 20 – Public Square Park – musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com
GAYLORD OPRYLAND’S® A COUNTRY CHRISTMASEnjoy a Nashville tradition at Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center, with two million
Christmas lights, live music, carriage rides, and ICE! featuring amazing lifelike ice carvings.November - January – Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center – gaylordopryland.com
FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWLOne of Nashville’s biggest annual events – brings together the partnership between the Atlantic Coast Confer-
ence (ACC), the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and the Big Ten.December 2015 – LP Field – musiccitybowl.com
JACK DANIEL’S® BASH ON BROADWAY: NEW YEAR’S EVE IN MUSIC CITY
Ring in the new year Music City style – the hottest and biggest street party in the country.December 31 – Downtown Nashville – Broadway and 1st Avenue – visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve
For a complete listing of major events, visit visitmusiccity.com.
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Music City doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to
making your visit a memorable one. A full slate ofentertaining options, including festivals, concertsand celebrations, are all on tap for you to enjoy!BY CINDY SANDERS
Clockwise: Fans enjoy a performance at the CMA Music Festival.
Nashville Ballet presents Nashville’s Nutcracker in December.
ONGOING EVENTSMusic sets the tone for year-round fun. Weekly
shows at the famed Grand Ole Opry feature a roster
of country music royalty. From November to January,
the Opry originates from its former home at the Ryman
Auditorium, which also plays host to concerts throughout
the year. Download the free Nashville Live Music App with
performance listings at 160-plus venues around town.
( visitmusiccity.com/nashvillemusicapp ).
The First Saturday Art Crawl showcases artists
at galleries along 5th Avenue of the Arts, and Oz Arts
Nashville hosts musical and dance productions in aremodeled former cigar warehouse. The Tennessee
Performing Arts Center features live theater from
local, regional and national companies including the
popular Broadway Series. TPAC is also home to the
Nashville Ballet with performances culminating in
the annual Nashville’s Nutcracker performance.
Nashville Repertory Theatre also has its productions
at the downtown venue. The Nashville Symphony
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performs classical and pops concerts at
the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and
the Nashville Opera’s season runs from
October to April. Another venue that has
a roster of live performances is the historic
War Memorial Auditorium.
SUMMERSunshine and summertime are an
unbeatable combination – especially when
you add music, food and fun to the mix. The
summer kicks off with four days of nonstop
performances at the CMA Music Festival
and at Bonnaroo in nearby Manchester
(both June 11-14). Those two not-to-missevents are followed by a birthday bash for
the nation. The free Music City July 4th:
“Let Freedom Sing!” event features one
of the country’s most spectacular fireworks
displays accompanied by live entertainment
throughout the day and night. In fact,
if there’s one thing Music City loves, it’s a
free outdoor concert. Locals and guests alike
flock downtown for Live on the Green,
featuring top indie acts through August
and September at Public Square Park.
The city hit a home run with First
Tennessee Park as the Nashville Sounds’
new downtown baseball stadium (games
run all summer long). Other summer events
include the annual Tomato Art Fest in East
Nashville, Highballs & Hydrangeas at
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum
of Art, Nashville Restaurant Week atlocal eateries around town and the Music
City Festival & BBQ Championship
at Riverfront Park.
AUTUMNNot all of Music City’s hits are on the
radio. The NFL Tennessee Titans and
the NHL Nashville Predators bring the
action to LP Field and Bridgestone Arenathat sports-loving visitors won’t want to
miss. In late September, female athletes
get in the game as thousands line up for
the annual Women’s Half Marathon.
Top to bottom: Carrie Underwood performs at the
Grand Ole Opry. Highballs & Hydrangeas is held at
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of A rt.
The Tennessee Titans draw fans at LP Field.
Opposite: You can count on a lot of act ion at
any of the Tennessee Titans home games.
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The beautiful fall weather is the perfect
backdrop for dozens of special celebrations.
Everyone in the family will enjoy the
Tennessee State Fair, Tennessee
Fall Craft Fair, Southern Festival of
Books and Boo at the Zoo, plus a host
of other Halloween hauntings.
Foodies also love Nashville in the fall as
celebrated chefs take center stage during the
annual Music City Food + Wine Festival
featuring two days of culinary creations set
to the soundtrack of live music. The Music
City Cookoff, Nashville Beer Festival and
Oktoberfest are also guaranteed to
please the palate.
WINTERThe year ends as it begins – on a highnote. In early November, Bridgestone Arena
plays host to two star-studded television
events. The industry’s brightest stars come
together for “country’s biggest night” at
the annual CMA Awards. Later that week,
artists from multiple genres return to the
arena to tape the annual CMA Country
Christmas show, which airs later in
December. For ticket information oneither event, go to cmaworld.com.
By Thanksgiving, Holiday Harmony
is in full swing with attractions and venues
throughout the city featuring seasonal
celebrations. The magical family tradition
of A Country Christmas at Gaylord
Opryland® Resort & Convention
Center includes giant ice sculptures,
events featuring favorite DreamWorkscharacters, musical dinner shows,
snow tubing and an outdoor ice rink.
Although Father Time might be
winding down the clock on 2015, there
is still plenty of excitement to be found.
On Dec. 30, the annual Music City Bowl
brings collegiate football action to LP
Field as an SEC team goes up against a
rival from the ACC or Big Ten.
The next day, thousands gather
downtown for the Jack Daniel’s®
New Year’s Eve Bash on Broadway
featuring an evening of high-energy
concerts followed by the spectacular
Music Note Drop®, triggering fireworks
and confetti cannons as the clock strikes
midnight. Lady Antebellum headlined
last year’s free event.
For information on these other scheduledevents, go to visitmusiccity.com/events.
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DOWNTOWN/SOBRONo other district blends Nashville’s
storied past with its exciting future than the
Downtown/SoBro area. The ever-changing
skyline forms the backdrop for historic
Riverfront Park and Second Avenue.
From there, turn in any direction and a
rich array of dining, entertainment, art and
shopping awaits, including sweets from
Leon’s Candy in historic Butler’s Run. You
can’t go wrong with Goo Goo Clusters, King
Leo Peppermints and other retro treats.
A downtown walking or Segway tour
traces Nashville’s roots from the earliest
days at Fort Nashborough to the city’s
rise to prominence at the Tennessee
State Capitol and Tennessee State
Museum to the rich musical legacy
showcased at the Ryman Auditorium,
NEIGHBORHOODS
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Visitors will find plenty to see and doin the Eighth Avenue neighborhood.
Country Music Hall of Fame® and
Museum, Hatch Show Print and the
Johnny Cash Museum.
Downtown is all about live performance
venues. Catch a Broadway play at the
Tennessee Performing Arts Center,
get swept away by Nashville’s Grammy®
Award-winning musicians at the
Schermerhorn Symphony Center,
discover rising stars and seasoned
performers at the famed Honky Tonks of
Lower Broadway and Printers Alley or
enjoy shows at Bridgestone Arena, which
is also home to the city’s NHL hockey
franchise, the Nashville Predators.
The visual arts also take a starring
role at the galleries and studios along
5th Avenue of the Arts and with the
diverse collections displayed at the
Frist Center for the Visual Arts.
Each of Nashville’s neighborhoods has its own uniquepersonality, but they flow together to create one
very vibrant city. Exploring Music City has neverbeen easier. Interactive maps and videosavailable at visitmusiccity.com/visitors/ neighborhoods allow you to customizeyour trip so you can see all of the
sights and sounds of Nashville’smost popular areas.BY CINDY SANDERS
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Nashville’s creative culture extends to
the dining options located in the heart of
the city, which include The Capitol Grille,
Puckett’s Grocery, Acme Feed & Seed,
B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant
and Merchants. Just south of Broadway,the popular SoBro area has quickly become
a mecca for innovative menus, including
those at Etch, Husk , The Farm House,
Pinewood Social, The Southern Steak
& Oyster and City Winery. And round out
the meal with a special Nashville original
treat from the Goo Goo Shop.
8TH AVENUE/MELROSE/BERRY HILLSouth of downtown, visitors will find wonderful collectibles in Nashville’s Antique
District along Eighth Avenue South. In Berry
Hill, colorful bungalows house locally owned
shops such as Designer Renaissance,
and you can enjoy an adventure game with
friends at The Escape Game Nashville.
Tempting aromas from The Smiling
Elephant,M.L. Rose
andSinema
invite visitors to enjoy regional and global cuisine.
After dinner, the live entertainment at The
Sutler Saloon, Douglas Corner Cafe and
Zanies Comedy Club are sure to bring a smile.
12SOUTHOne of Nashville’s trendiest neighborhoods,
the shops and restaurants of the 12South
district are hip and happening. Whether
decorating your home – or yourself – stylish
stops include Cadeau, White’s Mercantile,
imogene + willie, MODA Boutique and
Judith Bright Jewelry.
If all that shopping worked up an appetite,no worries – 12South is filled with great
options for leisurely dining. Frothy Monkey
serves high-quality beans and brews along
with three meals daily. Comfort food is a
staple at Burger Up and 12South Taproom
& Grill. American farmhouse and regional
cuisine are featured at Josephine, Urban
Grub and Edley’s Bar-B-Que. And chicken
is done right – and in many different ways –
at The Flipside. Satisfy a sweet tooth witha gourmet popsicle at Las Paletas or cool
treat from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.
BELMONT/HILLSBORO VILLAGEBordering Vanderbilt and Belmont
universities, this charming area features
the Hillsboro Village Merchants
Association’s enticing storefronts with
everything from used books and cookware
to upscale dining and the city’s best pancakes.
Who can resist popping into The Impeccable
Pig, Pangaea or A Thousand Faces? In the
evenings, enjoy new and vintage films and
live concert events at the Belcourt Theatre.
Check out culinary favoritesCabana, Fido,
Provence Breads & Café and perennial
favorite Pancake Pantry.
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Opposite: City Winery in Nashville offers dining and
live music in the SoBro district. Top to bottom: You
can’t go wrong with a show at the legendar y Bluebird
Cafe in Green Hills. For something sweet, stop by
downtown’s Goo Goo Shop. Prima offers fine dining in
The Gulch. Get your art on at the David Lusk Gallery.
EAST NASHVILLEThis free-spirited neighborhood is
located just across the river from downtown.
Bordered on one end by LP Field, home of
the Tennessee Titans, the area is a creative
haven with art-filled restaurants set amonglocally owned boutiques.
A visually stunning blend of modern
and historic architecture, East Nashville’s
offerings include everything from hip
coffeehouses and day spas to vintage
apparel and bike stores. Holland House
Bar & Refuge, Pepperfire Hot Chicken,
Eastland Cafe, The Pharmacy Burger
Parlor & Beer Garden, Rumors East,Silly Goose, Lockeland Table and Marché
are just a few of the hangouts that attract
locals and visitors alike.
GERMANTOWN/JEFFERSON STREETThis historic neighborhood north of
downtown is known for its modern twist
on dining. Many Germantown restaurants
feature a farm-to-table sensibility. Inspiredmenus at City House, Rolf and Daughters,
The Mad Platter and Germantown Café
take advantage of the nearby Nashville
Farmers’ Market’s seasonal fare. And
what culinary experience would be complete
without ending on a sweet note courtesy
of The Cupcake Collection, which
has been featured on ABC’s The Chew.
The area is also home to First
Tennessee Park where the NashvilleSounds now make their home. Rounding
out the sights and sounds of Germantown
are Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park ,
a 19-acre urban park tracing Tennessee
history, and shops with unique items like the
finely crafted leather goods at Peter Nappi.
While you’re in the neighborhood, don’t miss
one of the musical events scheduled at the
Nashville Jazz Workshop.
GREEN HILLSThis neighborhood features upscale
shopping options from small boutiques to
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internationally renowned designers. The
Mall at Green Hills and nearby Hill Center
cover the range from A to Z – literally. Shop
Anthropologie, Burberry, David Yurman,
Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton,
Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany
& Co., Tory Burch, Vineyard Vines andZ Gallerie. Flagship stores include Macy’s,
Dillard’s and Nordstrom. Enjoy dinner at
Table 3 Restaurant & Market and then
stop by the world-famous Bluebird Cafe
where legends and newcomers showcase
their songwriting skills.
THE GULCHThe Gulch, one of the city’s most rapidly
developing areas, links downtown to Music
Row. Terrific dining and retail venues are
nestled among high-rise residential and office
space, making this a great place to live, work
and play. Adele’s and the opulent new Prima
join other restaurants with global influences
including Cantina Laredo, Sambuca and
Watermark . And you can enjoy a “Mouthfulof the South” at Party Fowl Chicken.
MStreet Nashville owns and operates a
number of the area’s most popular restaurants
including Virago, Whiskey Kitchen, Kayne
Prime, Moto and Saint Añejo.
Shopping with a distinctly urban vibe is
available at Two Old Hippies and high-end
boot company Lucchese. The intimate 404
Kitchen features a menu of locally sourcedfood and is connected to a boutique hotel with
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five well-appointed rooms. Bar Louie, Hops
+ Crafts and the legendary Station Inn,
which has offered live music for more than four
decades, round out neighborhood offerings.
WEST END/VANDERBILT/MIDTOWNMidtown easily mixes business with
pleasure. The neighborhood offers a broad
range of hotels, restaurants and local
shops, and is home to Centennial Park ,
an urban green space where events take
place throughout the year, and you can
see the world’s only exact-size replica
of The Parthenon.
Casual dining options include The Row,Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Soulshine Pizza
Factory and the gastropub Tavern. Creative
menus are served up at The Catbird Seat,
Bound’ry, 1808 Grille and Mason’s.
Cap off the evening with craft beers and
signature cocktails at The Patterson House,
Broadway Brewhouse or Blackstone Brewery
followed by a stop at one of the area’s fun
late-night clubs.
OPRYLAND/MUSIC VALLEY Anchored by the Gaylord Opryland®
Resort & Convention Center, the hotel is
famous for its Southern hospitality and range
of options under one roof, including places
to eat such as Old Hickory Steakhouse,
Ravello, Solario Cantina and Fuse
Sports Bar. The complex is also home
to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry,
General Jackson Showboat and Opry
Mills, which features more than 200 stores,
an IMAX theater, and dozens of dining and
entertainment options.
Across from the resort, Music Valley
Drive helped define the Nashville sound
and features family-friendly dining and
entertainment at John A’s, Cock of
the Walk , Nashville Nightlife DinnerTheater, Nashville Palace, Miss
Jeanne’s Mystery Dinner Theatre
and Willie Nelson and Friends
Museum and General Store.
Nashville’s neighborhoods are filled
with great sights and sounds – and also
incredible dining. The city’s culinary
scene is so hot, Nashville is regularly
featured in food magazines and has
been hailed as one of the Top 10
Hottest Travel Destinations for Food.
The Nashville Neighborhood
Foodie Tour package is a guided
four-hour tour of neighborhoods
where dining has risen to an art form.
Participants are free to explore and
sample dishes from areas like 12South,
The Gulch, Hillsboro Village and
Germantown. For information on
this and other great food tours, go
to the Trip Planning section under
visitmusiccity.com/visitors,and click on Vacation Packages.
Bonus Track
Opposite: Cadeau carries a wide array of interesting
gifts. Fido features a delicious mix of organic and local
foods on its menu. The Cultural Festival at Centennial
Park celebrates the city’s diversity. Right: Stop by The
Flipside for chicken any way you like it – and drinks.
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BY JESSICA MOZO
Bands play for the crowd during the Tootsies Orchid Lounge 53rd Birthday Celebration.
If you’re used to shelling out hundreds
of dollars to see your favorite artists inconcert, Nashville will probably surpriseyou. Of course, Music City does hostbig-name artists in sold-out concertsyear round, but what sets our city apart
is that much of the music here can beenjoyed without spending a dime.
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Free music plays 24/7 in Nashville, and
all the music lover has to do is stroll around
downtown to take it in. No-cover honky tonks
line both sides of Broadway, known as Honky
Tonk Highway. Free music venues such
as The Second Fiddle, Whiskey BentSaloon and Tootsies Orchid Lounge keep
the music going from about 10 a.m. until 3 in
the morning – and that’s just the beginning.
NASHVILLE’S FREE MUSIC EVENTSCall it Southern hospitality, but you
also won’t pay a thing to hear music at many
of Nashville’s annual events, including the
Jack Daniel’s® New Year’s Eve Bashon Broadway and the Music City July
4th: “Let Freedom Sing!” celebration.
These events feature top-named artists,
with past performances by Lady Antebellum,
Gavin DeGraw, Billy Currington, Hank
Williams Jr. and Ashley Monroe.
Country music fans from all over
the world flood downtown every June for
the CMA Music Festival, but you don’t
have to be a ticket-holder to catch some
amazing shows. Seven stages throughout
downtown entertain passers-by with free
live music every day of the festival, and
they often showcase up-and-coming artists
on their way to making it to the big stage.
The hip, urban neighborhood of East
Nashville transforms into a tomato-lover’s
paradise each August when it hosts the free
Tomato Art Fest, where many people (andtheir pets) come dressed as tomatoes. The
whimsical event kicks off with a Friday-night
concert, and live music stages are sprinkled
throughout the art vendors selling their wares.
Blues music is on tap at the festival’s
Grand Ol’ Porker Stage. General admission
for the two-day event is just $10.
Come September, the Music City Food
+ Wine Festival is a feast for the senses,
allowing festival-goers to indulge in signaturedishes from world-renowned chefs with
a side of live music. Country music queen
turned Food Network star Trisha Yearwood
was a featured culinary artist in 2014.
Top to bottom: A crowd gathers to hear live music
at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Runners line up
for the annual St. Jude Countr y Music Marathon & 1/2
Marathon. A variety of performers entertain crowds at
Live on the Green at Public Square Park. Opposite:
Kellie Pickler performs at Riverfront Park during the
annual CMA Music Festival.
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In October, Nashville’s Germantown
neighborhood gets back to its roots with
Oktoberfest, now in its 36th year. The free
German festival has three live music stages,
and food and beer vendors galore.
Every April, Nashville runners take
to the streets of Nashville for the St. Jude
Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon,
where live bands perform along each mile of
the race course. They play everything fromalternative and punk rock to blues, jazz and,
of course, country. Runners have been
known to break out their dance moves
along the course.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIESLive on the Green, a popular free
concert series, is held Thursday evenings
in August and September at Public Square
Park in front of the courthouse. The
concerts highlight both local and
nationally known performers.
Downtown workers, moms groups,
seniors and others bring their lunch to
the Nashville Public Library on Tuesdays
from August to October when it hosts a
free lunchtime Courtyard Concert series.
Held in the library’s second-floor RobinsonCourtyard, the informal concerts let
spectators get an up-close musical experience
with local musicians and songwriters.
You don’t want to miss Musicians
Corner, a program that presents free family-
friendly musical events in Centennial Park
on Saturdays in May, June, September and
October. The weekly lawn parties attract
people of all ages and include main and acoustic
stage performances along with kids’ activities,
food trucks, a beer garden and giveaways.There’s even a “Dog of the Day” award.
Jazz fans shouldn’t miss Music in
the Vines, a free outdoor jazz event in the
courtyard of Arrington Vineyards, located
30 minutes south of Nashville. Held on
Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday
afternoons from April through December,
Music in the Vines invites guests to come
enjoy the scenic vineyard grounds withfamily and friends while listening to music
and drinking award-winning wines. Arrington
Vineyards opened in 2007 and is co-owned
by country music star Kix Brooks, who
occasionally makes an appearance.
And last but not least is Frist Fridays,
a popular summertime concert series for
just $10 a person. Live music, snacks and
beverages are on tap, as well as a chance to
see the rotating exhibitions in the FristCenter for the Visual Arts galleries.
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VISITOR INFORMATION/TRIP PLANNING 800-657-6910/615-259-4700
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
operates a Customer Service Center to
assist with planning and booking your trip
to Music City. Visitor assistants can help
guests choose hotels, book rooms or vacation
packages, and provide details on upcoming
events. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday, or book rooms online at visitmusiccity.com/placestostay.
VISITOR CENTER LOCATIONS501 Broadway
615-259-4747/866-830-4440
150 Fourth Ave. N.
615-259-4730/800-657-6910
Two Visitor Centers offer discounted
attraction tickets, brochures, coupons and
concierge assistance. The Broadway locationin the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena,
at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and
Broadway, has the Music City Marketplace,
a music-themed gift shop with a large
selection of unique Nashville gifts. Open
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The second center is at the corner of Fourth
Avenue North and Commerce Street. Open8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
DISABILITY SERVICESDisability Information Office
Howard Office Building, information
and referral office: 615-862-6492
MTA Access Ride
Wheelchair-equipped van service:
615-880-3970. Call in advance forreservations. $2.50 flat rate.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICESForeign Currency Exchange
Regions Bank
Downtown and most branches: 615-748-2941
Nashville International Airport
Wright Travel Business Center:
615-275-2660
Translation Services
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute
227 French Landing Dr., Ste. 100615-741-7579
CONNECTING TO THE MUSIC A free Nashville Live Music
App (visitmusiccity.com/
nashvillemusicapp), available
for all mobile devices, locates live
music venues throughout the city
and tells you who’s on stage. Users can search
by area of town or venue name, and a handymap function will show your location and the
live music venue options nearby. No app? No
problem. Look for the series of guitar-pick
sidewalk signs that indicate where great live
music can be found. For more information,
go to visitmusiccity.com/livemusic.
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The Arts Company , 215 Fifth Ave.,
615-254-2040, 877-694-2040. A prime
downtown arts destination since 1996.
Offering a distinctive Nashville art
experience with a welcomingenvironment in a historic building.
Inventive exhibits presented every
month during the First Saturday
Art Crawl. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat.
theartscompany.com
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and
Museum of Art , 1200 Forrest Park
Dr., 615-356-8000, 877-356-8150.
This 55-acre botanical garden and
art museum, located on the historic
Cheek estate, boasts nationally
recognized collections of American
and contemporary painting and
sculpture, a botanical garden and
year-round, family-friendly activities.
9 am-5 pm Tue.-Sun. cheekwood.org
David Lusk Gallery , 516 Hagan St.,
615-780-9990. Located in Nashville’s
invigorating Wedgewood-Houston
neighborhood, the gallery represents
innovative and diverse artists from
around the country, working across
a wide range of artistic practices. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat.
davidluskgallery.com
ART GALLERIES Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery ,224 Fifth Ave. S., 615-577-7711.Offers historic restrikes of original
posters from the Hatch collection, as
well as Master Printer Jim Sherraden’s
monoprints – contemporary
interpretations of the classic
wood blocks from Hatch Show Print.
9:30 am-6 pm Sun.-Wed., 9:30 am-
8 pm Thu.-Sat. hatchshow print.com
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Haynes Galleries , 1600 Division St.,
Ste. 140, 615-312-7000. A fine art
gallery specializing in the best of
American and contemporary Realism.
Presenting a distinguished roster of
artists, including American masters
of the 19th and 20th centuries, andthe premier and emerging Realists
of the 21st. 10 am-4 pm Tue.-Sat.
haynesgalleries.com
LeQuire Gallery & Studio ,
4304 Charlotte Ave., 615-298-4611.
The gallery features contemporary
paintings, drawings and sculpture
with an emphasis on figurative work.
Exhibits change quarterly, with work
from Alan LeQuire – the nationally
recognized sculptor of Musica and Athena Parthenos – always on view.
10 am-3 pm Tue.-Sat. lequiregallery.com
Metropolitan Nashville Arts
Commission , 800 Second Ave. S.,
615-862-6720. Find a comprehensive,
mobile cultural guide to Nashville at
artsnashville.toursphere.com. Locate
public art; cultural destinations;
driving, walking and biking tours;
maps and much more.
8:30 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.
artsnashville.org
O Gallery , 1305 Clinton St., Ste. 120,
615-319-7892. A full-service art gallery
presenting mostly the multifaceted
works of Olga Alexeeva. Located in
Marathon Village. ogalleryart.com
The Rymer Gallery , 233 Fifth Ave. N.,
615-752-6030. Nashville’s largest
contemporary gallery, featuring worksby more than 40 artists from all over
the world. Located on 5th Avenue of
the Arts, in the epicenter of Nashville’s
central business district. 11 am-6 pm
Tue.-Sat. therymergallery.com
Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt
University , Main Lobby, Sarratt
Student Center, 615-322-2471.
Featuring 10 exhibits a year of
contemporary art by regional
and national artists. 9 am-9 pmMon.-Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat.-Sun.
vanderbilt.edu/sarrattgallery
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Sherrick & Paul Gallery ,
438 Houston St., Ste. 255.
Focusing on contemporary mid-
career to established artists such
as Marcel Dzama, William Eggleston,
Katy Grannan, Vivian Maier, Damian
Stamer and Wendy White amongothers. sherrickandpaul.com
Tinney Contemporary , 237 Fifth
Ave. N., 615-255-7816 . Nashville’s
premier modern art gallery,
specializing in museum-quality art
for private and corporate collections.
We welcome visitors to view our
rotating exhibitions of art by local
and international artists. 11 am-5 pm
Tue.-Sat. tinneycontem porary.com
Zeitgeist Gallery , 516 Hagan St.,#100, 615-256-4805. A contemporary
art gallery featuring works by
established and emerging artists in
a variety of media. Local, regional,
national and international artists in
small ensemble exhibitions and
themed group showings and
performances. 11 am-5 pm
Tue.-Sat. zeitgeist -ar t.com
Adventure Science Center ,
800 Fort Negley Blvd., 615-862-5160.
Delights big and small kids alike, and
sparks their curiosity to learn more
about the world around them. Home
to the world-renowned Sudekum
Planetarium, offering a wide array
of thrilling shows. 10 am-5 pm daily.
adventuresci.org
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Adventureworks , 1300 Narrows of
the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs,
615-297-2250. Adventures for
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individuals, families and groups of all
types. A nationally recognized leader
in experience-based team building
and outdoor recreational adventure.
Experience the thrilling zipline tour
nestled in 40 acres of old-growth
forest. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. adventureworks.com
Antique Archaeology Nashville ,
1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,
615-810-9906 . Mike Wolfe of
the History Channel’s top-rated
program, American Pickers, opened
the second Antique Archaeology
location in Marathon Village,
a turn-of-the-century automobile
factory. The new store features
antiques, vintage items, folk art and
Antique Archaeology merchandise. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.
antiquearchaeology.com
Belcourt Theatre , 2102 Belcourt
Ave., 615 -846 -3150. The leading
exhibitor of independent, foreign
and repertory film programming in
Nashville, and an intimate music
venue. The theater has been
nationally recognized and is an
original member of the Sundance
Art House project. Hours dependon showtimes. belcourt.org
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State
Park , 600 James Robertson Pkwy.,
615-741-5280. Tour Tennessee via
a 200-foot granite map, a walkway
featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains
representing the major rivers of
Tennessee and an extraordinary
history wall. Also includes a
2,000-seat amphitheater and
a visitor center. 6 am-10 pm.
tn.gov /environment /parks
/Bicentennial
Black 13 Tattoo , 209 10th Ave. S.,
Ste. 208, 615-750-3741. The main
goal is to provide a wide array
of quality work and exceptional
customer service for clients, all
within a comfortable and welcoming
environment. Hours by appointment.black13tattoo.com
Cumberland Caverns ,
1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd.,
McMinnville, 931-668-4396 . Discover
Tennessee’s largest show cave and
U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year
round, seven days a week, with scenic
walking tours, adventure trips and
overnight spelunking with camping
in the cave. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.
cumberlandcaverns.com
Dabble Studio , 615-678-8784. Painting
parties, cooking classes, combo
paint-and-cook classes. Customized
events provide unique hands-on
learning that’s fun and social. See
our website calendar and come
dabble with us! dabblestudio.com
Dave & Buster’s , Opry Mills Mall,
540 Opry Mills Dr., 615-970-3800.
Create your own experience where
great food, signature drinks andone-of-a-kind fun can be found under
one enormous roof. Offering billiards,
cosmic bowling and more than
150 video games. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu.,
11-1 am Fri.-Sat. daveandbusters.com
The Escape Game , 510 E. Iris Dr.,
615-878-3135. A real- life adventure
game designed for small groups
of two to eight people. Your goal
is simple: Work together as a team,
testing your wits and skills, to escape
from a locked room in 60 minutes.
nashvilleescapegame.com
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Grand Old Golf & Go Karts , 2444
Music Valley Dr., 615-871-4701. Play
one of our three award-winning
miniature golf courses, ride side by
side on the mid-state’s fastest outdoor
go-kart track or try one of the 25
flavors at Chuck’s Sno Cones. Check
website for hours. grandoldgolf.net
Advertising Partner, p. 35
Grand Ole Opry , 2804 Opryland
Dr., 800-SEE-OPRY . The show that
made country music famous presents
the new stars, superstars and legends
all on one stage. Check website for
show schedule. opry.com
Advertising Partner, p. 31
Grand Ole Opry Backstage
Pass Tours , 2804 Opryland Dr.,
800-SEE-OPRY . Guided tours of
the Grand Ole Opry House offer
an up-close look at country’s most
famous show, including themed
dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance,
the Opry stage and more. Tours
available daily Feb.-Oct., depending
upon concert schedules. opry.com
Advertising Partner, p. 31
Hatch Show Print , 224 Fifth Ave. S.,
615-577-7710. Since 1879, this thriving
letterpress shop has produced iconicposters for artists ranging from Elvis
Presley to Widespread Panic. Take
the official tour and print your own
poster. Step Inside The Shop. 9 am-6
pm Sun.-Wed., 9 am-8 pm Thu.-Sat.
hatchshow print.com
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and p. 27
Historic RCA Studio B ,615-416-2001. Music City’s only studio
tour provides a glimpse into the heart
of the Nashville sound during one of
its most exciting periods. Step Inside
The Hits. Tours depart daily from
the Country Music Hall of Fame®
and Museum. studiob.org
Advertising Partner, p. 24, p. 25
and p. 27
Laser Quest , 166 Second Ave. N.,
615-256-2560. An interactive
adventure game for all ages.
Unbeatable fun for social or group
outings, student trips, sports teams,
family reunions and corporate team-
building events. Thirty or more play
together, available rain or shine,
private bookings available. 6-9 pm
Tue.-Thu., 4 pm-12 am Fri., 11-12 am
Sat., 2-7 pm Sun. laserquest.com
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch , 8000 Hwy.
13 S., Hurricane Mills, 931-296-7700.
Situated just an hour outside ofNashville in the beautiful countryside,
the ranch offers a full-service RV park,
primitive camping, outdoor pool,
canoeing and paddleboats, wrangler
camp and fishing. 9 am-5 pm
Mon.-Sun. lorettalynn.com
Lost River Cave & Valley ,
2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green,
KY, 270-393- 0077 . DiscoverKentucky’s only underground boat
tour, just one hour north of Nashville.
The cave offers a delightful escape
into Kentucky’s Cave Country, with
hiking trails, a seasonal butterfly
habitat, gem mining sluice and
charming Wildflower Gifts. 8:30 am-
6 pm Mon.-Sun. lostrivercave.com
Advertising Partner, p. 36
Marathon Village , 1305 Clinton St.,
615-327-1010. One of Nashville’s most
creative communities – including
Marathon Music Works, Antique
Archaeology and Corsair Artisan
Distillery. marathonvillage.com
Music City Indoor Karting LLC ,
400 Davidson St., #403,
615-242-3275. Located in downtown
Nashville, we have really fast karting
around our 1/4-mile indoor track with
high-tech electric karts. Corporate
groups, birthday parties and more.
11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri.,9 am-10 pm Sat., 12-9 pm Sun.
musiccityindoorkarting.com
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Music City Walk of Fame Park ,
Demonbreun between Fourth & Fifth
Aves., 866-584-MUSIC. A landmark
tribute to those from all genres of
music who have contributed to the
world through song or other industry
collaboration and made a significant
contribution to the music industry
with connection to Music City.
visitmusiccity.com /walkoffame
Music City Ziplines by
Adventureworks at Fontanel ,
4125 Whites Creek Pk., 615-724-1600.
New and experienced zippers will
enjoy soaring through the shaded
forest canopy of Fontanel on
eight different ziplines, up to 85 feet
high and ranging from 200 to 700 feet
in length. Professional tour guideshelp you ride for up to two hours at
speeds up to 35 miles per hour.
fontanel.com
Musica , Music Row Roundabout.
At 40 feet high, Musica is the largest
bronze figure group in America. This
group of nine colossal bronze figures
celebrates the energy and diversity
of the music industry in Nashville.
alanlequire.com /musica
Nashville Armory ,
4290 Kenilwood Dr., 615-730-8054.
Featuring 15,000 square feet of retail
showroom, classrooms and state-
of-the-art indoor shooting range.
Our facilit y ranks as one of the
largest and most advanced firearm
facilities in the country. 9 am-8 pm
Mon.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun.
nashvillearmory.com
Nashville Farmers’ Market ,
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,615-880-2001. Open year round.
Craft and flea market open every
weekend. Restaurants, specialty
shops, greenhouses and open-air
stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables
and plants. 8 am-6 pm Mon.-Sun.
nashvillefarmersmarket.org
Nashville Jazz Workshop ,1319 Adams St., 615-242-5299.
Provides a home for jazz, ensuring
a continuing community presence for
this original American art form. Offers
performances by top jazz artists for
the local area and around the country.
nashville jazz.org
Nashville Public Library ,
615 Church St., 615-862-5760.
Located in the heart of downtown,
the 300,000-square-foot main librarybuilding designed by Robert A.M.
Stern Architects is open to the public.
9 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm
Sat., 2-5 pm Sun. library.nashville.org
Nashville Shores , 4001 Bell Rd.,
615-889-7050. A 385-acre family
recreation destination located on
Percy Priest Lake, 10 minutes from
downtown. It comprises a water
park, ropes courses and ziplines,
RV campground, lakeview cabins,
marina, boat rentals and more. Mid-May through mid-Sept.; hours vary.
nashvilleshores.com
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere ,
3777 Nolensville Pk., 615-833-1534.
Featuring a wide variety of exotic
animals from around the world. In
addition, the zoo offers animal
shows, keeper talks, a carousel, a
historic home and farm, the Jungle
Gym playground, gift shops and
concession areas. 9 am-6 pm.nashvillezoo.org
Old Tyme Vintage Photos ,
203 Second Ave. N., 615-649-8243.
A tradition here in Tennessee. Come
and make memories that will last
forever for the entire family. We bring
the Wild West, Victorian and 1980s
hip-hop for all to enjoy. 2-9 pm Fri.,
12-10 pm Sat., 12-6 pm Sun.
oldtymevintagephotos.com
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. ,
1628 Fatherland St., 615-262-3007 .
Handcrafted by native Nashvillians
in the heart of Music City, Olive &
Sinclair is proud to be the paramount
bean-to-bar chocolate maker in the
South and the only one in Tennessee.
10 am-5 pm Thu.-Sat.
oliveandsinclair.com
Opry Mills , 433 Opry Mills Dr.,
615-514-1100, 877-746-7386 .
Tennessee’s largest outlet, value
shopping, dining and entertainment
destination. Retail mix includes Bass
Pro Shops, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue
OFF 5TH, J.Crew, Tommy Bahama
and many more. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-
Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. oprymills.com
Advertising Partner, inside front
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The Parthenon , Centennial Park,
2500 West End Ave., 615-862-8431.
The world’s only full-scale
reproduction of the famous Greek
temple, Nashville’s Parthenon stands
in Centennial Park and features both
the city’s art museum and Athena
Parthenos. 9 am-4:30 pm Tue.-Sat.,
12:30-4:30 pm Sun. (June-Aug.)
parthenon.org
Rocketown , 601 Fourth Ave. S.,
615-843-4001. A faith-based teenentertainment center with all -ages
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venues, an indoor skate park and
coffee bar. Venues are available to
rent for private events. 3-9 pm Mon.,
3-7:30 pm Tue., 7:30-9 pm Wed.-Thu.,
3 pm-12 am Fri., 9-12 am Sat.,
1-7 pm Sun. rocketown.com
Ryman Auditorium , 116 Fifth Ave.N., 615-458-8700. Take a self-guided
tour and have your picture taken
on the Opry’s stage. Or, take the
backstage tour and record your own
CD in the Ryman Recording Studio.
Return at night for a premier concert!
9 am-4 pm. ryman.com
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Schermerhorn Symphony
Center , One Symphony Pl.,
615-687-6500. Home to the Nashville
Symphony and recognized worldwide
for its acoustical excellence and
diverse concert programming.
Public and private tours are offered
twice weekly. Most performances
start at 8 pm. Box office: 10 am-6 pm
Mon.-Fri., 10 am-2 pm Sat.
schermerhorncenter.com
Sips n Strokes , 1112 Divison St.,
256-338-6333. Bring your favorite
beverage and paint along with one of
our talented instructors as they guideyou step by step from blank canvas
to finished masterpiece. Available
for private parties and off-site events!
sipsnstrokes.com
Southern Belle Biscuit Company ,
Couchville Pike, 615-484-8033.
Hands-on biscuit-making classes
for visitors are offered in small groups.
It’s an upscale culinary experience.
See website for information and
booking dates.southernbellebiscuit.com
Tennessee State Fairgrounds ,
500 Wedgewood Ave., 615-862-8980.
Home of the Tennessee State Fair,
Nashville Speedway and Nashville
Flea Market, the property maintains
eight buildings with more than
120,000 square feet of indoor
space for meetings and events
with abundant parking.
nashvilleexpocenter.org
The Trails at Fontanel , 4125 Whites
Creek Pk., 615-724-1600. Featuring
3.5 miles of dog-friendly hiking trails
that connect to a mile of paved metro
parks greenway for foot and bike
traffic. Hiking is free to the public
and open from sunup to sundown.
fontanel.com
Treetop Adventure Park at
Nashville Shores , 4001 Bell Rd.,
615-889-7050. An aerial adventure
course set in the woods of Nashville
Shores Lakeside Resort. Featuring
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obstacles, including suspended
bridges, 10 ziplines, cargo nets,
ladders, Tarzan jumps and more.
Seasonal hours March-Nov. nashville
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Wave Country , 2320 Two Rivers
Pkwy., 615-885-1052. One of the
area’s only wave-action swimming
pools. Also featured are three
water flumes and two speed slides.
There’s even a kiddie pool with water-
dropping features and a children’s
playground. 11 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.
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Wildhorse Saloon , 120 Second
Ave. N., 615-902-8200. Three floorsof fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy
delicious dining and learn the latest
dance steps on the largest dance
floor in town. With five bars under
one roof, it’s always a party at the
Wildhorse. 4:30-10 pm Mon., 11 am-
10 pm Tue.-Sun., late night Fri.-Sat.
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Arrington Vineyards & Winery ,
6211 Patton Rd., Arrington,
615-395-0102. Located only
25 minutes south of Nashville,
Tennessee’s premier winery offers
breathtaking views and outstanding
wines for tasting. 11 am-8 pm Mon.-
Thu., 11 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat., 12-6 pm
Sun. arringtonvineyards.com
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The Black Abbey Brewing Co., LLC ,
2952 Sidco Dr., 615-775- 0070. We
take an artisanal approach to beer,
crafting unique and approachable
ales from the highest-quality
ingredients. Our beers are created,
not made. Right here in Nashville.
3:30-8 pm Thu.-Fri., 2-8 pm Sat.
blackabbeybrewing.com
Corsair Artisan Distillery ,
1200 Clinton St., #110, 615-200-0320.
An independent craft distillery
handcrafting small batches of spirits
and whiskey using classic pot stills.
Visitors are welcome for tours of the
distillery, with tasting room visits for
the 21-and-up crowd. Opens 3:30 pm
Tue.-Fri., 12:30 pm Sat.
corsairartisan.com
George Dickel Distillery ,
1950 Cascade Hollow Rd., Tullahoma,
931-857-3124. Visit the distillery to
discover George Dickel’s award-winning whiskey and its time-honored
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traditions. Then, on to the visitors’
center, filled with antiques and
special memories. 9 am-4 pm Tue.-
Sat. (except major holidays); last tour
starts at 3:30 pm. georgedickel.com
Jack Daniel Distillery ,
182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg,
931-759-6357 . The oldest registered
distillery in the United States and
on the National Register of Historic
Places. Visitors receive personally
guided tours of the distillery and
observe the famous Tennessee
whiskey-making process.
9 am-4:30 pm daily. jackdaniels.com
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Natchez Hills Winery Tasting Room
at Fontanel , 4125 Whites Creek Pk.,615-724-1600. Free wine tastings of
Old World, handcrafted, small-batch
wines from Natchez Hills Winery
in Hampshire. Housed within a
4,000-square-foot space with
a music stage and outdoor patio.
fontanel.com
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery ,
1414 Clinton St., 615-913-8800.
Offers tours and tastings daily (except
Mondays) of nationally acclaimed
whiskeys that were created from
original family recipes of the
Nelson brothers’ great-great-great
grandfather and native Tennessean,
Charles Nelson, in the pre-prohibition
era. 11 am-6 pm Tue.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm
Sun. greenbrierdistillery.com
TailGate Brewery , 7300 Charlotte
Pk., 615-457-1424. A production craft
brewery in West Nashville that is open
to the public every day, has an artisan
food menu, is all ages, hosts dailyspecial events and free tours on
weekends. 3-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 3-11 pm
Fri., 12-11 pm Sat. tailgatebeer.com
Tennessee Brew Works ,
809 Ewing Ave., 615-200-8786 . Finely
tuned craft beer brewed in Nashville.
We are a production microbrewery
dedicated to producing and enjoying
high-quality craft beer while
appreciating music and the many
other fine traditions and charms
of Tennessee. 4-8 pm Thu.-Fri.,
2-8 pm Sat. tnbrew.com
Whisper Creek® Tennessee
Sipping Cream® , 900 44th Ave. N.,
Ste. 100, 615-569-1968. SPEAKeasy
Spirits is an artisan distillery that spans
more than 10,000 square feet and
features a state-of-the-art lab, distilling
and bottling equipment. Whisper
Creek® Tennessee Sipping Cream®
is the distillery’s flagship brand. Tours
begin at 5 pm Mon., Wed. and Fri.tennesseesip pingcream.com
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In this fast-paced, high-energy show, John Beardsley
sings 30 songs, has five costumes, tells you about six
eras of The KING’s career, covering the ‘50s, ‘60s and
‘70s. Wynonna says, “You were AWESOME!” and Country
Weekly says, “Check out John and his MUST SEE show!”
Call for tickets. Mondays and Thursdays March-October.
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Located 25 minutes south of Nashville in Tennessee’s
Wine Country. We invite you to experience our award-
winning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our
covered deck, and breathtaking sunsets. Bring a
picnic! We’re open daily for wine tastings.
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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage:
Home of the People’s President ,
4580 Rachel’s Ln., Hermitage,
615-889-2941. Since opening in
1889, President Andrew Jackson’sHermitage has welcomed more
than 15 million guests. Located only
minutes from downtown Nashville,
this National Historic Site consists
of 1,120 gorgeous acres of family fun
for all ages. 8:30 am-5:30 pm daily.
thehermitage.com
Belle Meade Plantation ,
5025 Harding Pk., 615-356-0501.
This historic plantation mansion’s
grounds now function as a museum.
The plantation consists of 30
remaining acres and features
a winery, visitors’ center, cabins,
dairy, carriage house and stable.
9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun.
bellemeadeplantation.com
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Belmont Mansion ,
1900 Belmont Blvd., 615-460-5459.
Built in 1850 by Adelicia Acklen
– one of the wealthiest women
in America – the mansion wasrecognized as one of the most
elaborate and unusual homes
in the South. 10 am-4 pm
Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun.
belmontmansion.com
The Carter House , 1140 Columbia
Ave., Franklin, 615-791-1861. This
registered historic landmark was
built in 1830 by Fountain Branch
Carter. The home was the site of
one of the bloodiest battles during
the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864.
9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.
battleoffranklintrust.org
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Fort Nashborough , Riverfront Park .
Nashville was founded when James
Robertson led his group of pioneers
across the frozen Cumberland River
and built Fort Nashborough. This
replica of the original settlement
reflects the lifestyle of frontier
pioneers in the late 1700s. 9 am-4 pmMon.-Sun. nashville.gov/Parks-and-
Recreation/Historic-Sites/
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Fort Negley , Adjacent to Adventure
Science Center & Greer Stadium.
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, this was the largest
and most important Union fortification
built after Nashville fell in 1862 during
the Civil War. Winter hours (Sept.-
May): 12-4 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-4 pmSat.; summer hours (June-Aug.):
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12-4 pm Tue.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm Fri.-Sat.
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Historic Carnton Plantation ,
1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin,
615-794-0903. Home of The Widow
of the South, Carnton was a fieldhospital after the 1864 Battle of
Franklin. Restored garden and
Confederate cemetery on-site.
9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.
battleoffranklintrust.org
Advertising Partner, p. 40
Lotz House Civil War Museum ,
1111 Columbia Ave., Franklin,
615-790-7190. Take a guided tour
of this Civil War house, featuring
fine antiques and stories of the Lotz
family during the Battle of Franklin.
9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun.
lotzhouse.com
Advertising Partner, p. 40
Tennessee State Capitol ,
Charlotte Ave. between Sixth &
Seventh Aves., 505 Deaderick St.,
615-741-2692. Designed by William
Strickland, the historic Tennessee
State Capitol looks much as it did
when it was completed in 1859.
One of the oldest working antebellumcapitols in the nation, several areas
have been restored to their
19th-century appearance. 10 am-5 pm
Tue.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. (Currently
under renovation.) tnmuseum.org
Travellers Rest Plantation
& Museum , 636 Farrell Pkwy.,
615-832-8197 . Built in 1799 by
Judge John Overton, Travellers Rest
is Nashville’s oldest historic house
open to the public. Both self-guided
and guided tours of the grounds
and historic buildings are offered.
10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun.
travellersrestplantation.org
Two Rivers Mansion ,
3130 McGavock Pk., 615-885-1112.
One of the last of the elaborate
antebellum country homes built in
the Nashville area, and one of the
earliest and best-preserved of the
ornate Italianate houses in Middle
Tennessee. Hours depend on eventschedule. Tour hours differ each
month. friendsoftworiversmansion.org
Country Music Hall of Fame®
and Museum , 222 Fifth Ave. S.,
615-416-2001. Experience country
music’s past and present through
dynamic exhibits, priceless artifacts,
live music and more in the heart of
Music City. Visit Historic RCA StudioB and iconic Hatch Show Print, both
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properties of the museum. Unique
group packages available. 9 am-5 pm
daily. countrymusichalloffame.org
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and p. 27
Fontanel Mansion , 4125 Whites
Creek Pk., 615-724-1600. Formerlyowned by Barbara Mandrell and
decorated much like it was when
she lived there, the magnificent
27,000-square-foot estate is Nashville’s
only country music landmark that offers
visitors a unique view into the home life
of a country music legend. 9 am-3 pm
daily. fontanel.com
Frist Center for the Visual Arts ,
919 Broadway, 615-244-3340. A
world-class art center dedicated
to presenting an ever-changing
schedule of exhibitions from local,
regional, national and international
sources. Also features the interactive
ArtQuest gallery, gift shop and
cafe, all surrounded by gorgeous
architecture. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-
Wed. and Sat., 10 am-9 pm Thu.-Fri.,
1-5:30 pm Sun. fristcenter.org
Advertising Partner, p. 29
The Johnny Cash Museum ,
119 Third Ave. S., 615-256-1777 .Officially authorized by the estate of
Johnny Cash, the museum features
the largest and most comprehensive
collection of Johnny Cash artifacts
and memorabilia in the world.
Located in the heart of downtown
Nashville. 10 am-7 pm daily. Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
johnnycashmuseum.com
Advertising Partner, p. 30
Lane Motor
Museum , 702
Murfreesboro
Pk., 615-742-
7445. Discover
the largest
European
collection in the United States.
Featuring 150 rare and unique cars
and motorcycles. Only 3 miles from
downtown, free parking on-site. 10 am-
5 pm Thu.-Mon. lanemuseum.org
Military History Branch of the TN
State Museum , War Memorial Bldg.,
615-741-2692. The Military Museum
is a branch of the Tennessee State
Museum. Exhibits deal with America’s
overseas conflicts, beginning with
the Spanish-American War in 1898
and ending with World War II in 1945.
10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. tnmuseum.org
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Musicians Hall of Fame and
Museum , Nashvi lle Municipal Auditorium, 401 Gay St.,
615-244-3263. Located downtown
in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium,
the Musicians Hall of Fame is the
one and only museum that honors
the talented musicians who played
on the greatest recordings of all time.
10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat.
musicianshalloffame.com
National Corvette Museum ,
350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY,
270-781-7973. More than 70
Corvettes, special sinkhole and
cave exhibit, KidZone, cafe, gift
shop, conference center and
motorsports park. Less than 1 hour
north of Nashville on I-65, across
from GM plant. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.
corvettemuseum.org
Advertising Partner, p. 36
National Museum of African
American Music , 211 Seventh Ave.
N., Ste. 310, 615-301-8724. Project
under development. Will feature
exhibits highlighting musical
instruments, great vocalists,
genres, and hands-on music
creation and production. nmaam.org
Tennessee Agricultural Museum ,
440 Hogan Rd., 615-837-5197 . The
museum has an extensive collectionof home and farm artifacts from the
19th and early 20th centuries. Also on
the property is a log cabin community
with a wooden train and gardens.
9 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. tnagmuseum.org
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame ,
501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena,
615-242-4750. A state-of-the-art,
interactive tribute to Tennessee’s richsports history. Featuring two theaters
and many interactive stations, with
more being added every month.
10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. tshf.net
Tennessee State Museum ,
505 Deaderick St., 615-741-2692,
800-407-4327 . One of the largest
museums in the nation. Interpretive
exhibits begin 15,000 years ago
with prehistoric people and continue
through the early 1900s, with an
extensive and impressive Civil War
collection. Guided tours available
Mon.-Fri. beginning at 9 am.
Closed Sat-Sun. tnmuseum.org
Advertising Partner, p. 32
The Upper Room Chapel and
Museum , 1908 Grand Ave.,
615-340-7207, 877-899-2780 Ext.
7207 . The chapel, home of the daily
devotional guide, features an
international collection portraying
Biblical figures, stories, nativityscenes, paintings and sculptures.
The tranquil setting offers a relaxing,
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inspirational visit. Group-friendly,
free parking. 8 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.
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Willie Nelson and Friends Museum
and General Store , 2613 McGavock
Pk., 615-885-1515. Nashville’s largest
souvenir shop. The museum is
dedicated to traditional country
music legends, showcasing one
of the world’s largest collections ofpersonal items from Willie Nelson
and his many friends. 8:30 am-9 pm
Mon.-Sat., 8:30 am-8 pm Sun.
willienelsongeneralstore.com
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Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre ,
8204 Hwy. 100, 615-646-9977,
800-282-2276 . Nashville’s first
professional theater. Serving upgreat buffets and Broadway plays
for more than 40 years. Box office
9 am-8 pm Tue.-Sat., shows Thu.-Sat.
dinnertheatre.com
General Jackson Showboat ,
2812 Opryland Dr., 615-458-3900.
Evening cruises, which include an
elegant three-course dinner and
a fabulous stage production, and
midday cruises, which offer one
of Nashville’s only daytime countrymusic shows and a delicious lunch
buffet, on the scenic Cumberland
River. Midday boards 11:15 am,
departs noon, returns 2:30 pm;
evening boards 6:15 pm,
departs 7 pm, returns 10 pm.
generaljackson.com
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Miss Jeanne’s Mystery Dinner
Theatre , 2416 Music Valley Dr.,
615-902-9566 . An interactive mystery
play with live music, comedy and
dinner. Each table becomes a team
PERFORMING ARTS
to bribe suspects with play money to
solve the crime. It’s an evening of
laughter and smiles! Reservations
required. 7-10 pm. missjeannes.com
Nashville Ballet , 3630 Redmon St.,
615-297-2966 . Presenting a varied
repertoire of classical ballet and
contemporary works, accompanied
by the Nashville Symphony and noted
songwriters and music artists. Hours
depend on performance schedule.nashvilleballet.com
Nashville Children’s Theatre ,
25 Middleton St., 615-254-9103.
Performs live, professional theater for
kids and families, and has a national
reputation for excellence. Hours
depend on showtimes. nashvillect.org
Nashville Nightlife Dinner
Theater , 2416 Music Valley Dr.,
Ste. 139, 615-885-4747,
800-573-7973. Voted Music Valley’sNo. 1 country music dinner show.
Enjoy songs made famous by
legendary artists and today’s
superstars. Groups welcome.
Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner,
show begins at 6:30 pm.
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Nashville Opera , Noah Liff
Opera Center, 3622 Redmon St.,
615-832-5242. Tennessee’s largestprofessional opera company is
among the most successful regional
companies in the nation. It plays to
more than 45,000 people annually
through its main stage and touring
performances. Hours depend on
showtimes. nashvilleopera.org
Nashville Repertory Theatre ,
Tennessee Performing Arts Center,
505 Deaderick St., 615-244-4878.
A professional, regional theater
committed to consistently delivering
thought-provoking productions that
expand the creative capacity of
audience and artists though the
dynamic connection unique to
live theater. nashvillerep.org
Nashville Symphony ,
Schermerhorn Symphony Center,
One Symphony Pl., 615-687-6400.
This Grammy® Award-winning
symphony offers more than 140
performances annually with a broad
range of classical, pops, jazz and
children’s concerts. Hours depend
on concert schedule. Free tours
at 12 pm most Wed. and Sat.
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OZ Arts Nashville , 6172 Cockrill
Bend Cir., 615-350-7200.
A contemporary space designed
to house modern art installations
and host the city’s most elite events.
ozartsnashville.org
Tennessee Performing Arts
Center (TPAC) , 505 Deaderick St.,
615-782-4000. Four theaters are
designed for events ranging from
major Broadway musicals to
rock ‘n’ roll concerts. Hours
depend on showtimes. tpac.org
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A Tribute to the KING: Thru the
Years 1953-1977 , Texas Troubadour
Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Dr.,615-758-0098, 866-811-2502. This
high-energy, live musical biography
starring John Beardsley transports
the audience through six eras of
The King’s career. With more than
30 songs and five costumes, this show
thrills audiences of all ages. 6:30 pm
seating, 7 pm show Mon. and Thu.,
March-Oct. Box office opens 10 am
day of show. thenashvilleking.com
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Located in Nashville’s most desirable
shopping destination, Hill Center
Green Hills is a mixed-use outdoor,
lifestyle center anchored by
Anthropologie and Whole Foods
with more than 20 specialty
shops and several restaurants.
hillcentergreenhills.com
Jefferson Street United Merchants
Partnership (JUMP) , 1215 Ninth Ave.
N., Ste. 201, 615-726-5867 . A historic
African-American business and
shopping district featuring an eclectic
mix of options ranging from art
galleries to salons. jum pnashville.com
Marathon Village , 1305 Clinton St.,
615-327-1010. One of Nashville’s most
creative communities – including
Marathon Music Works, Antique
Archaeology and Corsair Artisan
Distillery. marathonvillage.com
Music Valley Merchants
Association , 2613 McGavock Pk..
Live music, shopping, camping,
food, fun and more. Some of the
most unique Nashville attractions are
located here, too. The place people
roam to have fun Nashville-style!
nashvillemusicvalley.com
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Nashville Farmers’ Market ,
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 615-880-2001.
Open year round. Craft and flea market
open every weekend. Restaurants,
specialty shops, greenhouses and
open-air stalls with fresh fruits,
vegetables and plants. 8 am-6 pm
Mon.-Sun. nashvillefarmersmarket.org
And The Bead Goes On ... ,
Dickson, 615-417-8259. Features
Nashville guitar string jewelry,
handcrafted in Tennessee by
the Randall family. Our collection
includes bracelets and necklaces
in a variety of designs and mediums.
Antique Archaeology Nashville ,
1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,
615-810-9906 . A lifelong picker,
Mike Wolfe of the History Channel’s
top-rated program, American Pickers,
opened Antique Archaeology in
a turn-of-the-century automobile
factory, Marathon Village. The store
features antiques, vintage items,
folk art and Antique Archaeology
merchandise. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat.,
12-5 pm Sun. antiquearchaeology.com
Belle Meade Framers ,
4322 Harding Pk., Ste. 105,
615-298-5149. Specializing in custom
picture framing, professional design,custom mirrors and large-volume
SPECIALTY SHOPS
Artisan Guitars , 230 Franklin Rd.,
Ste. 11-GG, Franklin, 615-595-2544.
Not your average guitar shop. Proudly
representing some of the world’s
finest acoustic guitar builders of thiscentury, luthiers who are artists in
every sense of the term. 10 am-6 pm
Mon.-Wed., 10 am-5 pm Thu.-Sat.
artisanguitars.com
Barbershop Harmony Society ,
110 Seventh Ave. N., 615-823-3993.
Music-related gifts, CDs and videos.
8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. barbersho p.org
Country Music Hall of Fame® and
Museum Store , 222 Fifth Ave. S.,
615-416-2001. Offering exhibition-related merchandise, such as T-shirts,
mugs and Hatch Show Print posters.
You’ll also find original books and
music, as well as official museum and
Studio B merchandise. 9:30 am-6 pm
daily. countrymusichalloffame.org
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The Johnny Cash Museum ,
119 Third Ave. S., 615-256-1777 .
Dedicated to the life and music career
of the late Man in Black and featuresmemorabilia, interactive exhibits
and an event space. Shop the
on-site museum store for the largest
selection of Cash merchandise.
10 am-7 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas Day.
johnnycashmuseum.com
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Opry Originals , 300 Broadway,
800-SEE-OPRY . Located in the heart
of downtown Nashville’s famousLower Broadway, 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.
10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 1 1 am-7 pm
Sun. sho p.o pry.com
The Opry Shop , 2804 Opryland Dr.,
800-SEE-OPRY . Enjoy the Grand Ole
Opry experience anytime with a stop
at The Opry Shop, located within the
Grand Ole Opry House. Opens at 10 am daily. sho p.o pry.com
Two Old Hippies , 401 12th Ave. S.,
615-254-7999. Fun lifestyle boutique
located in The Gulch, of fering a
collection of hip clothing, jewelry,
accessories, unique gifts and
rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, as well
as premium guitars in our guitar
vault. Great shopping experience
for the whole family. 10 am-9 pm
Mon.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun.twooldhip pies.com
BOOKS & MUSICCoolSprings Galleria , 1800 Galleria
Blvd., Franklin, 615-771-2050. The
premier shopping center in the Middle
Tennessee area, featuring food,
entertainment and shopping with a500-seat food court, five department
stores and more than 165 specialty
stores. Located 15 miles south of
Nashville. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat.,
12-6 pm Sun. coolspringsgalleria.com
Lebanon Premium Outlets ,
One Outlet Village Blvd., L