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For more than 200 years, music has shaped the history of Nashville. And in return,

Nashville has shaped the very nature of music in America and around the world.

Today, Music City still attracts not only visitors with a song in their hearts but also

thousands of songwriters, musicians, singers, producers and engineers from far

and wide. They are the heroes behind the hits and the true citizens of Music City,

the place and the creative spirit. And you can catch most of them...

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For more than 200 years, music has shaped the history of Nashville. And in return,

Nashville has shaped the very nature of music in America and around the world.

Today, Music City still attracts not only visitors with a song in their hearts but also

thousands of songwriters, musicians, singers, producers and engineers from far

and wide. They are the heroes behind the hits and the true citizens of Music City,

the place and the creative spirit. And you can catch most of them...

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the stage is set, and the curtain is rising as Music City embarks on a new era in the meetings industry.

Already recognized as a premier host city, the renovations at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and construction of the Music City Center and Omni Nashville Hotel downtown are expanding the capacity to welcome even more groups to this world-renowned destination.

At 1.2 million square feet, the Music City Center triples the current downtown convention space and is the centerpiece of an exciting new meeting and event campus that encompasses Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the new Omni Nashville Hotel. Best of all, the campus is literally just steps away from all of downtown’s popular entertainment and dining venues.

The Music City Center, which opens its doors in early 2013, features a 350,000-square-foot exhibit hall with uninterrupted spans of space and an acoustic design allowing it to double as a concert hall. The facility also includes 57 meeting rooms,

a 57,000-square-foot ballroom and 32 loading docks for ultimate flexibility. The project, which is committed to garnering LEED silver certification, seamlessly incorporates green space with a thoroughly modern design aesthetic that includes native limestone facades and a curved roofline mirroring the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee.

Located just across the street, the Omni Nashville Hotel, also opening in 2013, will serve as the headquarters property for the Music City Center. Featuring 800 rooms and suites and an additional 80,000 square feet in meeting and event space, the Omni Nashville will capture the city’s spirit through innovative design and elegantly appointed interiors. The hotel will include retail venues, a large fitness center, multiple dining options, pool and luxurious Mokara spa.

Adding to the excitement, the Omni Nashville will connect to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The famed musical landmark is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion that will increase exhibit areas and dovetail with the museum and hotel

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at various levels. The Country Music Hall of Fame will also operate an 800-seat theater adjacent to the hotel’s meeting space, and music memorabilia will be displayed in designated areas of the hotel.

The current Nashville Convention Center continues to serve guests with its signature attention to detail and customer service. Plans are in the works to transition the center into a Medical Trade Mart after the Music City Center is operational. Nashville’s worldwide reputation as a leader in health-care services, research and management makes it the logical choice to host such an ambitious project. Already, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society has announced it will relocate its headquarters to Nashville as part of the 1.5-million-square-foot project.

On the northeast side of town, the magnificent Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center has undergone a stunning transformation. When the rains came down in Nashville in May 2010, the resulting flood caused damage to the beloved resort. But there has been an incredible silver lining. The Gaylord Opryland leadership team committed to re-imagining public and private spaces to exceed every expectation. The result is simply spectacular.

The Cascades Lobby features a contemporary new look, along with five new restaurants and lounges, and a VIP check-in area with technology additions to enhance customer service. The hotel has also redesigned its presidential suites and completely renovated the Magnolia guest rooms, which are imbued with sophisticated style.

No matter how many times you’ve visited Music City, prepare for an entirely new experience.

even More to loveIn addition to exciting developments with the city’s

premier meeting facilities, Nashville is celebrating a host of other expansions.

The Nashville International Airport sets the right tone from the minute you touch down. A comprehensive renovation project has already brought 30 new dining and retail establishments to the terminal, including homegrown treasures such as Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Noshville and Whitt’s Barbecue. The first phase also included a consolidated central security checkpoint. In 2011, the second phase wraps up with the unveiling of an expanded ticket lobby, renovated baggage claim area and airline gate waiting rooms, updated wall coverings and flooring, enhanced infrastructure and a restroom renovation project.

By the end of 2011, the highly anticipated consolidated rental car facility, CONRAC, should be completed. The 900,000- square-foot facility can house 2,400 rental cars and 10 rental car companies, and features car wash bays and fueling stations.

After doubling its size in 2010, Nashville Shores is at it again. For 2011, the water park added Kowabunga Beach. The four-story-tall water treehouse and “sprayground” has more than 70 interactive features and includes four water slides, bridges, tunnels and a giant bucket that tips hundreds of gallons of water every few minutes. The all-new RV Resort and Campgrounds also opened in 2011 with more than 100 RV sites and cabins, including waterfront sites on the shores of Percy Priest Lake.

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Want to host a meeting with real star power? Music City is singing your tune.

With convention centers located in both attractive resort and vibrant urban settings, meeting planners have two great options from which to choose.

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, located northeast of downtown, features a complete menu of on-site services and amenities in an opulent setting. After floodwaters damaged much of the magnificent property in May 2010, the resort underwent a massive rebuild and debuted spectacular new public spaces and luxurious rooms and suites in time for the holidays. Back better and more beautiful than ever, the hotel and convention center will feel brand new even to those who have visited many times before.

The downtown Nashville Convention Center continues to serve meeting planners with signature style, while construction on the 1.2-million-square-foot Music City Center is well under way and scheduled for completion in early 2013. Opening later that year, the Omni Nashville Hotel with 800 guest rooms and more than 80,000 square feet of meeting space will serve as the headquarters hotel for the new convention center.

Both the downtown and Opryland facilities are just minutes from the Nashville International Airport, which also recently underwent a major renovation. Nashville is centrally located and easily accessible by air or interstate. Located within a day’s drive of 50 percent of the

country’s population, Interstates 40, 24 and 65 all intersect here. The convenient location adds to the city’s overall affordability.

Consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top 25 meeting destinations, Nashville’s hotels are known for their attention to service, yet their rates are generally lower than other markets. And, of course, Music City delivers even more value when factoring in originality, charm and hospitality.

Flexible space, affordable luxury and a worldwide reputation that attracts delegates in droves – it’s no wonder Music City has attained superstar status among meeting planners.

corporate Meetings“Event Logistics Inc. is a global meetings management company, and we have been privileged to manage the meetings for Tractor Supply Co. for many years. The relationship with Nashville’s venues, the CVB and the city has been a wonderful partnership. The ease of travel, flexible meeting space and fantastic entertainment venues make Nashville a meeting location that we are hard pressed to duplicate elsewhere. Topping it off are industry professionals who provide exceptional service filled with warm and Southern hospitality. The meeting attendance grows substantially each year, and we are anxiously looking forward to our move to the new Music City Center in 2014.”

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No matter the industry, planners of corporate meetings will find many beneficial local tie-ins. The city’s diversified economic base, coupled with numerous outstanding meeting facilities and unique function venues, means there is space available that will fit your needs perfectly.

governMent“When we planned our first-time bid to host this conference in Nashville, the Nashville CVB put together a proposal and site visit that blew away all other competition. From that point through the conference, the CVB team provided exceptional support, guidance, ideas and expertise. It helped make our event a huge success and gave our host committee complete confidence that we were providing a unique and outstanding Music City experience to our 1,000 attendees.”

marilyn s. swing, host municipal Clerk international institute of municipal Clerks may 2011, gaylord opryland® resort & Convention Center

Nashville was the first city in America to establish a metropolitan government, which combines both city and county offices. As the state capital, Nashville is home to state government offices, as well as many federal offices.

Multicultural Meetings“Nashville is the home of National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., and we consider the Nashville CVB our extended family, helping make our meetings a great success! They serve with such excitement, grace and ease any time we are in Nashville, and we never wonder if we are coming back.”

marsha t. Dupont, Director of housing national baptist Convention usa inc. January 2011, nashville Convention Center

Nashville has become a model of the American melting pot, as different cultures, heritages, ideas, customs and religions come together harmoniously in Music City.

Multicultural diversity extends to an active American Indian population, a thriving Hispanic community, a growing Middle Eastern and Asian presence, and the largest Kurdish population in the United States.

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Both the city and state have active black and Hispanic chambers of commerce that work closely with the NCVB’s vice president of multicultural meetings.

Fraternal“Nashville was hit with devastating floods in May. The Gaylord Opryland was one of the casualties. So only a month or two before our meeting – and with 8,000 attendees registered – we were faced with a tough decision. But then the Nashville people – in the midst of all their misery – made an incredible effort. They worked night and day for two months to make alternate housing and meeting arrangements. In so doing, they showed us how much they wanted us there. They became so much more than just a host … they became a partner. Somehow, Nashville pulled it off. And, in pulling it off, Nashville showed its commitment to the entire meetings industry.

“When we realized we had to relocate almost 3,000 people who had been booked at the Opryland, we nearly lost hope. But Nashville never did. And this event ended up being one of our most successful conventions ever. Now, we are booked to return.”

Donald “Charlie” palochko, Director of business operations moose international July 2010, nashville Convention Center and area hotels

religious “We bring about 7,000 clergy and lay people together for a five-day event, and we work with a modest budget and a small staff. Our guests often participate because their faith communities have asked them to, so the resources used to get them to Assembly are not just limited, but precious. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau staff gets that.

“Generous with their time, talent and expertise, they helped resource us to promote our event, and to host our brothers and sisters among the Disciples of Christ. They were patient and completely professional. We are a small Assembly by some standards, but we were treated like the most important event to ever come to Nashville. Clearly, Nashville has prioritized hospitality and given the CVB permission to express it on behalf of the whole city. Well done!”

rev. patricia r. Case, program and marketing Director general assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) July 2011, nashville Convention Center and downtown hotels

As home base for many national religious organizations, Nashville is known as a theological center. The city is a model of religious tolerance – with 800 churches, synagogues, mosques and temples, representing more than 60 denominations and religions.

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legal“I want to thank the Nashville CVB and their partners for their welcoming, friendly and professional treatment of our attendees during our 2011 Newer Professionals Forum. I can honestly say our members were amazed by the hospitality and service they received from the CVB team, the hotel and local vendors. I was impressed by the way everyone made us feel as if we were the only group in town. Their on-site support was unparalleled and has definitely earned them a spot on our list of fun, affordable and desired destinations. We will definitely host a meeting in Nashville again!”

Christopher m. brown, Cmp Director of meetings and membership services nalp – the association for legal Career professionals february 2011, sheraton nashville Downtown

sports“The National Wild Turkey Federation held our 35th annual Convention and Sport Show at the Gaylord Opryland ® Resort in Nashville. Eleven of our 35 conventions have been held in Nashville, and we have already signed contracts for 2012-2015. Throughout the years, the NWTF staff and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau have developed a strong partnership. The NWTF’s goal is to flood Nashville with outdoor enthusiasts, and the bureau is willing to do whatever they can to help make this happen.”

shannon tollison, Convention Coordinator the national Wild turkey federation february 2011, gaylord opryland® resort & Convention Center

Future BookingsCommodityClassic february2012,2016,2019

(Natl.CornGrowersAssn./AmericanSoybeanAssn.) Gaylord Opryland

tractorSupplyCo. february2012 Nashville Convention Center

premierhealthcareAlliance June2012 Gaylord Opryland

AfricanMethodistEpiscopalChurch June/July2012 Gaylord Opryland

AcademyofGeneralDentistry June2013 Music City Center

harley-DavidsonMotorCo. August2014 Gaylord Opryland

NationalRifleAssociation April2015 Music City Center

MooseInternational July2015 Gaylord Opryland

NationalScienceteachersAssociation March2016 Music City Center

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pre-convention servicesSite Selection• Collection of meeting specifications• Lead distribution and proposal collection• Site visit coordination• Bid presentations

these are just a few of the services offered by the nCvb’s sales team.

pre-convention MarKeting Promotional Materials• Music City Box Set with everything you need

to plan a great Music City meeting• Music City Meeting Planner Service Kit available

on CD or via download from the Internet• Vacation guides, maps, brochures and postcards

nashville cvB WorldWideThe following offices are available to help provide personal assistance:

U.S. HeadquartersNashville Convention & Visitors Bureau150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219(615) 259-4730, Fax: (615) 244-6278Email: [email protected]

Southern Regional OfficeBrenda P. Dempsey, Director198 McLaren Gates Dr., Marietta, GA 30060(770) 426-5047, Fax: (770) 426-5089Email: [email protected]

Midwest Regional OfficePride Haggerty, Director1516 Christina Ln., Lake Forest, IL 60045(847) 735-0148, Fax: (847) 735-0149 Email: [email protected] Himsel, Regional Sales Manager150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219(615) 259-4781, Fax: (615) 244-6278 Email: [email protected]

Atlantic Regional OfficeMissey Garcia-Smith, Director 150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219(703) 942-5765, Fax: (703) 942-5766Cell: (703) 517-6508, Email: [email protected] Rivera, Director of National Accounts 150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219 (703) 765-0953, Fax: (703) 942-5766 Email: [email protected]

International Branch Office (U.K.)Nashville Convention & Visitors BureauWoodlands, Park StreetHitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9AH UK01462 440784, Fax: 01462 440783Email: [email protected]

• Letters of welcome from public officials• Local news media list• B-roll and DVDs, including six-minute

promotional video, Music Calls Us Home• Digital images of city available for

download via the Internet• Specialized maps and promotional flyers, including

multicultural and international pieces• Electronic “Save the Date” promotional tools with specifically

tailored information and greetings for your delegates via the Internet, as well as customized web pages

• Customized promotional plan by our expert services department• Promotional booth materials

(tabletop display, welcome sign and brochures)

these materials are guaranteed to build excitement among your delegates. the promotional booth materials are available for use at your convention the year prior to your music City meeting. please see page 20 for a list of materials offered.

Become a Music City Brand Champion We challenge you to become a Music City Brand Champion by

finding ways to embrace Nashville’s Music City Brand through marketing and promotional efforts or by including music in your events.

Become a Music City Star PerformerGive a star performance in the Nashville community

through a donation of time, funds or supplies. We challenge you to help make a difference in Music City.

Become a Music City Green ChampionFind ways to incorporate sustainable or green practices in

your meeting, and you could be a Music City Green Champion. If you would like additional ideas or assistance, please contact the Convention Services Department.

Meeting Themes • Hit the Right Notes in Nashville• Live From Music City• Nashville Is Instrumental

(To Your Success)• Nashville: A Sound Investment• Catch the Nashville Rhythm• Command Performance• Opportunity Rocks• Melodies & Memories• Breakthrough Performance• The Stage Is Set (for a Grand Ole Opportunity)

visit the nCvb website at www.visitmusiccity.com, or call (615) 259-4792 for other ideas to set the tone for your meeting.


Bureau services

City Services LiaisonThe Convention Services Department of the Nashville CVB

is happy to act as a liaison with Metro offices to assist with required permits and reservations. Count on our professional staff to help secure street closure permits, security for off-site functions, letters of welcome from public officials, pole banner reservations, city park reservations and airport welcome messages upon request.

Housing BureauThe Nashville CVB uses Passkey as our Internet-based

convention housing system, providing an automated process for managing hotel room blocks.• Based on Internet and database technology, the system allows

you to review actual arrival/departure patterns, booking pace and real-time pickup information – all of which are valuable when negotiating future room blocks.

• Attendees with Internet access can reserve housing online from anywhere in the world. Reservations can also be made by mail, by faxing (615) 259-4126, or by calling (877) 259-4716. All reservations are processed in the local call center, where representatives can also assist your delegates with information about dining, attractions, events and more. Acknowledgments are sent expeditiously via email, fax or mail.

Information SpecialistsDelegates can call toll-free – (800) 657-6910 – or email

[email protected] to reach a NCVB information specialist for up-to-the-minute details on events, attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment and more. The Nashville Vacation Guide and other materials also can be mailed directly to delegates who call for information; packets are available online at www.visitmusiccity.com.

Become our Friend, Follower and Fan at www.visitmusiccity.com/facebook, www.twitter.com/visitmusiccity and www.myspace.com/nashvillemusiccity.

on-site servicesRegistration Personnel Assistance• On-site assistance with stuffing registration packets, registration,

cashiering, room monitoring and badge checking• Specialized skills available, including computer

data entry, cashiering and bilingual staff

Contact the services team at (615) 259-4792 for rates and additional information for booking experienced registration personnel.

Nashville Concierge• A restaurant reservation service is available to give your

delegates a real taste of Nashville.• Concierge also provides maps, brochures, a menu book

and detailed information on all Music City has to offer.

Delegate Discounts Around Town• The Music City Total Access Attraction Pass and special

online offers provide discounts at many of the city’s top venues. Special offers may be downloaded from the NCVB website at www.visitmusiccity.com/meetings/service_it/attendeediscountsdeals.

The Nashville CVB can work with you to provide these discount programs in advance.

oFF-site venues & eventsTune Up Your Off-Site Functions• Please refer to pages 33-37 and our Attractions section on

page 95 for information about special event venues, area attractions, restaurants and entertainment. In addition, see pages 38-39 for more event ideas. And don’t miss out on the city’s Uniquely Nashville special-event venue offerings.

• Refer to the Convention Suppliers section on page 82 for help in creating the perfect function.

For additional ideas, contact the NCVB at (615) 259-4746.

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excitement using a variety of time- and cost-saving techniques. Color images, including those featured on pages 18-19, can be obtained from the NCVB website in high-resolution formats. Click on Meetings/Service Your Meeting/Image Library.

Download a copy of our promotional video, Music Calls Us Home, to assist in your creative marketing efforts.

Information packets and discounts are also available online for your delegates under the Visitors section of the NCVB website.

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If you need assistance from our services staff in advance of their contacting you, please feel free to call (615) 259-4746. These materials may also be ordered online in the Meetings section of the NCVB website www.visitmusiccity.com.

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Weather average average average Daily high Daily low precipitation

Jan. 46f/8C 28f/-2C 4"/10.2cm

feb. 52f/11C 31f/-1C 3.7"/9.4cm

March 60f/16C 38f/3C 4.9"/12.4cm

April 70f/21C 47f/8C 3.9"/9.9cm

May 77f/25C 57f/14C 5"/12.7cm

June 85f/29C 65f/18C 4"/10.2cm

July 89f/32C 70f/21C 3.7"/9.4cm

Aug. 89f/32C 68f/20C 3.3"/8.4cm

Sept. 83f/28C 61f/16C 3.6"/9.1cm

oct. 72f/22C 49f/9C 2.9"/7.4cm

Nov. 59f/15C 40f/4C 4.5"/11.4cm

Dec. 49f/9C 32f/0C 4.5"/11.4cm

local contacts(Area code is 615, unless otherwise noted)

Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 259-4730Nashville CVB Housing Bureau (877) 259-4716ADA Compliance & Information (Metro) 862-8744Airport Authority 275-1675Bridgestone Arena Administration 770-2000 Bridgestone Arena Box Office 770-2040Downtown Partnership 743-3090Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 911Nonemergency (police, fire, ambulance) 862-8600Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 889-1000Grand Ole Opry Ticket Information 871-OPRY (6779)League for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 248-8828LP Field Administrative Office 565-4300MTA (bus information) 862-5950MTA Access Ride (van service for physically disabled) 880-3970Mayor’s Office 862-6000Metro Government General Information 311 or 862-5000Metro Office of Emergency Management 862-8530Music City Star Commuter Rail/ Regional Transportation Authority 862-8833Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce 743-3000Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 216-5737Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 876-9634Nashville Convention Center 742-2000

Nashville Municipal Auditorium 862-6390Nashville Predators (NHL) Administrative Office 770-2300 Ticket Office 770-PUCK (7825)Nashville Sounds Baseball (AAA) 242-4371Nashville Sports Council 743-3120Tennessee Department of Tourism 741-2159Tennessee Department of Transportation (construction alerts/traffic conditions) 511Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Administration 741-0001TEMA Emergency (800) 262-3300Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 293-5007Tennessee Performing Arts Center 782-4000Tennessee Poison Center (Emergency) (800) 222-1222Tennessee State Government General Info 741-3011Tennessee Titans (NFL) Administrative Office 565-4000 Ticket Office 565-4200Ticketmaster 255-9600Visitor Information Center 259-4747Weather/Time Hotline (WKRN–TV) 259-9576

Foreign currency exchangeRegions International Division 748-2941Nashville International Airport (Wright Business Center) 275-2660

at a glanceNashville

populationNashville/Davidson County has a population of 607,000.

The metropolitan area’s population is 1.5 million.

MediaNashville has a host of print, broadcast and online media

outlets. The Tennessean is the region’s largest daily paper (including Sundays). The free City Paper is published Monday and Thursday. Other weekly and monthly publications focus on topics ranging from general news and business to sports, medicine and lifestyles.

In addition, the metro area has multiple television stations, including six network affiliates, public television, religious broadcasting affiliates and nationally viewed cable music channels with production facilities. As expected from Music City, there is a vast array of radio stations covering every type of format.

For a complete list of media contacts, call the NCVB at (615) 259-4703, or visit www.visitmusiccity.com.

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Nashville is one of only six cities in the nation where three interstates connect. I-65 connects the city with Louisville, Indianapolis and Chicago to the north and Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile to the south. Nashville is bisected by I-40, an east-west freeway that also passes through cities that include Asheville, Knoxville, Memphis, Little Rock and Oklahoma City. I-24 crosses the city from the northwest to the southeast, providing convenient travel from St. Louis, Chattanooga and Atlanta.

• Points-of-Interest Maps: Maps outlining major interstate routes and roadways are available at no charge through the Nashville CVB’s Visitor Information Centers, located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway, in the tower of the Bridgestone Arena, and at the corner of Fourth and Commerce in the lower level of the US Bank building.

• Downtown – Parking and Navigation: More than 28,000 parking spaces make it easy to bring a car downtown. Broadway, downtown’s main thoroughfare, bisects numbered avenues into north and south. Most corporate offices and government agencies are north of Broadway. For more downtown parking information, please visit www.parkitdowntown.com.

• Buses: The Metro Transit Authority provides hourly service between downtown and the airport seven days a week. Express trips take only 20 minutes, and local service takes 35 to 45 minutes. One-way fares between the airport and downtown are available for under $2. In town, MTA provides bus service in and out of downtown and throughout the city. All-day, unlimited-ride passes are available for $4.80. Downtown circulator buses, called the Music City Circuit, provide free transportation Monday through Saturday. The Green Circuit carries passengers between downtown and the Gulch, while the Blue Circuit serves key destinations between the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bicentennial Mall. Music City

Flight tiMe to nashville FroM Major u.s. and international cities

U.S. Cities Flight TimeBoston 2 hrs., 30 min.Chicago 1 hr., 30 min.Cincinnati 1 hr.Dallas 1 hr., 55 min.Denver 2 hrs., 30 min. Houston 1 hr., 55 min.Kansas City 1 hr., 30 min.Las Vegas 3 hrs., 25 min.Los Angeles 4 hrs.Miami 2 hrs., 15 min.Milwaukee 2 hrs.Minneapolis/St. Paul 2 hrs.New Orleans 1 hr., 25 min.New York 2 hrs.Philadelphia 2 hrs., 10 min.Phoenix 3 hrs., 45 min.Pittsburgh 1 hr., 30 min.St. Louis 1 hr., 15 min.San Antonio 2 hrs., 20 min.San Diego 4 hrs.San Francisco 5 hrs.Seattle 4 hrs., 20 min.Washington, D.C. 1 hr., 45 min.

International CitiesFrankfurt 9 hrs., 30 min.London 11 hrs., 50 min.Montreal 3 hrs., 20 min.Paris 10 hrs.Rome 11 hrs., 20 min.Sydney 21 hrs., 50 min.Tokyo 15 hrs., 20 min.Toronto 2 hrs.

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Central, the downtown transit station, is located at 400 Charlotte Ave. For more information, call (615) 862-5950, or go online at www.nashvillemta.org.

• Taxis: Please refer to the list of taxi companies on page 91 in the Convention Suppliers section of this guide for phone numbers. Cabs are available from the taxi stand on the ground level of the airport. Nashville features a flat-fee service triangle between the airport, downtown and Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. From point to point, taxi fares are currently set at $25 per cab for up to four passengers; within the triangle, charges should not exceed the flat-rate fare, which should be posted in the rear window of the taxi. For trips outside the triangle, consult the meter rates posted in the cab. Nashville’s taxicab drivers complete a training course sponsored by the NCVB. For more details, contact the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission at (615) 862-6777.

• Commuter Rail: The Music City Star Commuter Rail has six stations along the route between Lebanon and the destination station at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Upon arrival at the Riverfront Park station, passengers can board one of two Metropolitan Transit Authority buses at no additional cost: one circulates downtown, and the other goes to West End/Belmont. Trains operate daily during peak commuter hours, plus a late train on Friday with a 9:30 p.m. departure from the Riverfront Park station. For more information, call customer service, (615) 533-2420 or go to www.musiccitystar.org.

• Nashville International Airport Nashville’s airport is designed to keep you moving, with an easy flow to and from the terminal’s 45 gates. The award-winning airport features a range of dining and retail options, two massage bars, a nail salon, terminal-wide Wi-Fi access, an extensive Arts at the Airport program featuring visual art and live entertainment, a full-service business center with foreign currency exchange – and even meeting space for one last conference before you head home.

Quick Facts About the Airport• The airport code is BNA, which stands for Berry Field

Nashville in honor of Col. Harry S. Berry, administrator of the original airport project in the 1930s.

• Carriers serving Nashville include Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental Express, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Express.

• Nearly 10 million passengers are served annually.

• The 820,000-square-foot terminal is home to seven airlines, including major carriers and their regional partners, which average 346 daily arrivals and departures.

• Flights are available to 62 markets; 42 are nonstop, including: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Toronto and Washington DC.

• Greeting messages for delegates can be arranged by contacting the airport’s Community Affairs/Customer Service Department at (615) 275-1611, or through the NCVB Convention Services Department at (615) 259-4746.

• Airport Information Center: Call (615) 275-1675 or visit www.flynashville.com.

• Airport Customer Service: The airport has a customer

driving to nashvilleCities Miles to NashvilleAtlanta 246Baltimore 707Birmingham 187Charleston 552Charlotte 394Chicago 478Cincinnati 279Cleveland 506Dallas 662Detroit 543Indianapolis 288Jacksonville 600Kansas City 564Lexington 218Little Rock 358Louisville 176Memphis 204Miami 922Milwaukee 615New Orleans 532Oklahoma City 669Orlando 693Philadelphia 811Pittsburgh 575Raleigh 540Richmond 611St. Louis 314Shreveport 563Tampa Bay 710Washington, D.C. 671

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service attendant stationed curbside on the ground level each day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. to provide assistance with transportation needs.

• Shuttles: The Shuttle by Gray Line, (615) 275-1180, is located on the ground level of the airport and offers transportation to major hotels in the downtown, West End and Vanderbilt areas. Service begins at 5 a.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Shuttles depart every 15 to 20 minutes from the airport and every 30 minutes from most hotels. Reservations are not required for service from the airport. One-way tickets are $16; round-trip $25; rates subject to change. Ask about special group rates.

The Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center shuttle, (615) 889-1000, is available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and departs every 20 minutes from the ground level of the airport and from the Cascade and Magnolia lobbies of the hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center information desk on the airport ground level. Rates are $40 per person, round-trip; and $30 per person, one-way. Guests 65 and older and children under 12 receive a discounted rate of $28 round-trip and $18 one-way per person. Children under 4 are complimentary.

Other hotel shuttles are available by using the special hotel telephones on the ground transportation level.

• Car Rentals: All major auto rental agencies are represented. Limousine service should be prearranged. Please refer to the Convention Suppliers section beginning on page 82.

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Your event has found a home … only minutes from downtown Nashville and the Nashville International Airport, the Fontanel Mansion and surrounding property is not just another venue. It is a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of those who don’t just make Nashville tick – but make it hum, stomp and sing. It’s a facility that is truly unique and completely memorable.

The Fontanel Mansion was once the largest log home in the United States. At over 27,000 square feet of usable space, 13 bathrooms and private shuttle service, it is the perfect space for any size group. It includes a large great room, dining room, glass-topped indoor pool and many other great event amenities. Once

the home of Country Music Hall of Fame® member Barbara Mandrell, the mansion and surrounding 136 acres are currently open to the public for tours, concerts, hiking and other activities.

Guests are treated to a true VIP experience with:• Private Shuttle Service• In-House Event Team, Including Production, Catering

& Planning Services• True Southern Hospitality Take a tour of the site and schedule a visit to come tour in

person. In the meantime, think of how you can create your piece of history in this legendary home.

4225 Whites Creek Pk. • Nashville, TN 37189(615) 256-5699 • www.fontanelmansion.com

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Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center invites you to experience the energy and excitement of Music City. On the banks of the Cumberland River, Gaylord Opryland is just minutes from Nashville International Airport and a short drive or riverboat cruise from downtown Nashville.

Boasting newly renovated and redesigned features, Gaylord Opryland has everything you and your attendees need – all in one place. Check out the stylish and inviting Cascades Lobby, Southern Italian fare at Ravello, bold Mexican flavors at Solario, networking and cocktails at The Falls, international libations at The Conservatory Bar and all new Magnolia guest rooms. We have 2,881 stylish guest rooms with high-speed wireless Internet access; a plethora of dining options from casual cuisine to world-class fine dining; full-service spa, salon and fitness center featuring indoor and outdoor pools; unique shopping experiences; live entertainment; and late-night excitement at Fuse Sports Club. Guests will be in awe of the 9 acres of indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls and the indoor river with its own Delta flatboats beneath our glass atriums. And they will revel in the warm, personal service they will experience throughout their stay at Gaylord Opryland.

With more than 600,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Gaylord Opryland is the largest nongaming, in-hotel exhibition space in the world. If you need it – we can do it! From a large exhibition with heavy freight or a general session for 5,000 to a high-end board meeting or small team-building session, we’ve got the expertise to do it all – and do it with ease! Gaylord Opryland boasts the most experienced, knowledgeable and creative team in the business, and we’re ready to help make the complex job of planning a meeting easy – and deliver a meeting that is uniquely memorable and incredibly successful.

Meetings600,000 Square Feet of Meeting, Exhibition & Pre-function

Space Including:• Six Ballrooms• More than 100 Meeting & Breakout Rooms• 263,000-Square-Foot Ryman Exhibit Hall Featuring

17 Loading Docks with Direct Truck Access & Capacity for 1,442 10'x10' BoothsAttrActions, Dining & entertAinMent

More Than 15 Restaurants and Lounges Including: • Old Hickory Steakhouse

• Ravello• Cascades American Café

• Wasabi’s Sushi Bar• Solario

• Jack Daniel’s• Fuse Sports Club• The Conservatory Bar• The Falls Bar• Relâche™ Spa, Salon & Fitness Center• Delta River Flatboats• General Jackson® Showboat• Gaylord Springs® Golf Links• Wildhorse Saloon®• Grand Ole Opry®• Ryman Auditorium®• More Than 14 Specialty Retail Shops On-Site

Number of Rooms: 2,881 • Number of Suites: 174

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Function Room Room Dimensions Sq. Ft. HeightTheaterCapacity

ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

Ballrooms TennesseeBallroom 160'4"x116'6" 18,105 21'2" 1,944 1,140 1,280 PresidentialBallroom 140'10"x208' 29,120 23'5" 3,696 1,890 2,160 Governor’sBallroom 184'5"x99'1" 18,273 17'10" 2,016 1,296 1,280 DeltaBallroom 207'10"x267'1" 55,314 24' 7,050 3,744 3,910 RymanBallroom 99'7"x60'7" 6,033 13' 756 456 390 MagnoliaBallroom 57'10"x57'11" 3,364 16'7" 392 240 250Breakouts MagnoliaMezzanine — 18,394 — — — — PresidentialMezzanine — 16,148 — — — — DeltaMezzanine — 17,824 — — — — DeltaIsland — 5,487 — — — — Ryman — 11,289 — — — —ExhibitHall RymanBExhibitHall 600'x180-210' 113,026 16' — — — RymanCExhibitHall 237'x305-340' 20,746 19' — — — RymanExhibitHall(total) — 263,772 16-19' — — —

2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214-1297 (615) 458-2800 • Fax: (615) 458-2828

[email protected] • www.gaylordopryland.com

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ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

Allen Arena 120' x 110' 13,000 50' 5,500 — 1,000Hall of Fame Room 60' x 24' 1,400 10' 155 96 110Collins Alumni Auditorium — — 30' 861 — —Ezell Conference Room 301 56' x 59' 3,300 10' 310 110 220Ezell Conference Room 363 30' x 56' 1,650 10' 183 93 112Hughes Center Lobby 30' x 110' 3,100 10' 100 — 96Music Hall 60' x 60' 3,000 18' 200 125 160Shamblin Theater — 3,000 — 265 — 220Ward Hall — — 20' 225 — —

To take your events to the next level, maybe it’s time to go back to school … to Lipscomb University! As a place known for its hospitality, Lipscomb and its event planning staff offer the experience and unmatched venue choices to build an unforgettable experience for your participants. Whether it is a concert, a rehearsal, a large dinner or a small private meeting for a few guests, Lipscomb has just the right fit for you, from venues that accommodate up to 5,500 participants down to small conference spaces. In addition to experienced event staff, you have access to on-site catering, a professional audiovisual department and access to hundreds of students to staff your event. With nearby access to both I-440 and I-65, Lipscomb University is easy to reach from just about any direction

without worry about downtown congestion or confusion. Located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, the beautifully landscaped 65-acre campus is large enough to accommodate multiple venues and small enough to keep all your event venues close by each other. Lipscomb’s commitment to an alcohol-free, nonsmoking campus – and to educating responsible, well-grounded young people – makes a visit to campus a pleasant experience to which you can confidently welcome your guests.

Recent clients have included the Nashville Symphony, the Grand Ole Opry, the American Red Cross, Special Olympics, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, SunTrust Bank, the Metro Davidson County Mayor’s Office and the Tennessee Governor’s Office, among others. Join the many satisfied customers by taking your event back to school!

One University Park Dr. • Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 966-7070 • Fax: (615) 966-7071

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Acuff Theater (Theater) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2804 Opryland Dr. 871-7633, 871-5766, opry.com

An1,800-seat,multi-usetheaterattheGrandoleopryentertainmentcomplex.featuringafullylightedstage,flysystem,elaboratesoundsystem,twovIpsuitesandalobbyreceptionarea.twoconcessionstands,cateringservices,security,hostessandtechnicallaborarealsoavailable.maximum Capacity: 1,800

AvailableSpace MeetingCapacity BanquetCapacity ReceptionCapacity

Lobby 150 275

Stage 200 375

Theater 1,800

Belcourt Theatre (Attraction) West End/Vanderbilt 2102 Belcourt Ave. 846-3150, belcourt.org

theBelcourttheatreistheleadingexhibitorofindependent,foreignandrepertoryfilmprogramminginNashville.Itisalsoamuchsought-afterandintimatemusicvenue.thetheaterhasbeennationallyrecognizedandisanoriginalmemberoftheSundanceArthouseproject.maximum Capacity: variable


The 1925 Hall 350

The 1966 Hall 375

Bridgestone Arena (Arena) Downtown 501 Broadway 770-2000, bridgestonearena.com

thehomeoftheNhlNashvillepredatorsisalsothesiteofblockbustereventsandheadlineconcerts.maximum Capacity: 20,000


Main Exhibit Floor 2,500 3,000

Meeting Rooms 2&3 30 130

Curb Event Center (Arena) Hillsboro Village 2002 Belmont Blvd. 460-8500, belmont.edu

A4,800-seatconcert,sportsandentertainmentvenue.perfectforcorporateeventsfromfiveto5,000.maximum Capacity: 5,800


Arena 5,000 1,200 2,800

Arena & Floor 5,800

Maddox Grand Atrium 400 240 1,000

Vince Gill Room 75 75 200

Ezell Center at Lipscomb University (Education Conference Facility) Green Hills 3901 Granny White Pk. 966-7070, venues.lipscomb.edu

the77,000-square-foot,$10.5millionEzellCenterfeaturestelevisionstudios,achapel,boardrooms,computerlabsandlecturehalls.thethird-floorconferencecenteroffersrollingwhiteboards,tables,chairsandwallsthatcanquicklycreateseveralspacesforbreakoutgroups.thefacilityisequippedforadvancedtechnologies.on-sitecateringavailable.lipscombisanalcohol-freecampus.maximum Capacity: varies


General Space 300 220 350

Grand Ole Opry House (Theater) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2804 Opryland Dr. 871-7633, 871-5766, opry.com

hometothelongest-runningliveradioshow,theopryhouseisalsothesiteofnumerousliveperformances,corporatemeetings,televisedconcertsandspecialevents.thefacilityhasapermanentstage,completelightingandaudioequipment,alargelobbyandbalconyarea.maximum Capacity: 4,372Advertising Partner, p. 38


Lobby/Portico 1,200

Stage 175 250

Theater 4,372

it’s easy to meet in Music city. there’s no shortage of venues that offer outstanding meeting and function space, including the latest in technical capabilities.

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Nashville Convention Center …The Nashville Convention Center is the centerpiece of the

Downtown Convention Complex – including the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and the Nashville International Airport, which is served by all major airlines, provides hundreds of flights daily and is only minutes away from the convention center. These features make the Nashville Convention Center a facility that is drawing record-breaking attendance.

The Nashville Convention Center, which has a pedestrian connector to the 20,000-seat Bridgestone Arena and a sky-lit concourse to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, contains the following features for your next meeting, convention or trade show:

• 118,675-Square-Foot Exhibit Hall that Can Be Divided into Three Sections

• 27-Foot Ceiling Heights

• Eight Columns on 90-Foot Centers

• Accommodations for 615 Large Exhibit Booths

• 9,000 Delegates at a General Session or 6,000 at Banquet

• 25 Meeting Rooms, Including an 11,000-Square-Foot Ballroom (Plus an Additional 15 in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel & an Additional Eight in the Bridgestone Arena)

• Terrace & Lobbies with More Than 13,000 Square Feet of Pre-Function Space

Music City Center is now booking for 2013!We heard your demand for a “bigger stage” for your bigger

meetings, not just bigger in size, but also bigger in style. In recent years meeting and event planners have told us they

would like to see in downtown Nashville a facility with larger exhibition halls, more meeting space, larger number of hotel rooms in a headquarter hotel.

You asked for it, and we have delivered! Starting in 2013, Nashville will respond by providing an

incredibly polished venue that will shock and awe your audience.The new Music City Center will provide:

• 1.2 Million Square Feet of Flexible Meeting & Exhibition Space

• A LEED-Certified Facility with an Ongoing Commitment to Environmentally-Sound Sustainability Practices

• Technologically-Advanced Communications Throughout the Facility

• 350,000 Gross Square Feet of Space

• 57 Meeting Rooms

• 57,500-Square-Foot Ballroom with Permanent Stage

• 18,000-Square-Foot Junior Ballroom

• 1,800 Space Parking Garage

601 Commerce St. • Nashville, TN 37203-3724(615) 742-2000 • Sales Office: (615) 742-2016 • Fax: (615) [email protected] • www.nashvilleconventionctr.com

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Greer Stadium (Sports Venue) Downtown 534 Chestnut St. 242-4371, Ext. 151, nashvillesounds.com

therenovatedGreerStadiumishomeoftheNashvilleSoundsbaseballteam,AAAaffiliatetotheMilwaukeeBrewers.Enjoypicnicbuffetsunderaprivatetentorononeofthreedecks.upto20peoplecanviewgamesfromtheskyboxesatopthestadium.parkingareasavailable.maximum Capacity: 10,139


Four Picnic Areas 2,000 500 each 500 each

Stadium 10,139

Tented Area 1,500 1,500

Howard C. Gentry Complex at Tennessee State University (Conference Facility/Sports Venue) Downtown 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. 963-5721, tnstate.edu

theGentryComplex,dedicatedtohowardC.GentrySr.,isafacilityforhealth,physicaleducation,athleticsandspecialevents.thebuildingcontainsa10,000-seatbasketballarena,220-yardindoortrack,pilates,adancestudio,offices,facultyandstudentlounges,classroomsanda35-meter,eight-lane,olympic-sizeswimmingpool.theexterioraccommodationsincludetenniscourts,playingfields,abaseballdiamondandparkingfor2,000cars.maximum Capacity: varies


General Space Seating Capacity for 10,500

Inman Conference Center at Belmont University (Conference Facility) Hillsboro/Belmont 1900 Belmont Blvd. 460-8064, belmont.edu/inmancc

Astate-of-the-artfacilityonthetopleveloftheGordonE.InmanCenter,featuringlecturehalls,breakoutrooms,apre-functionarea,anelegantlyappointedboardroomandampleparkinginthecenter’sundergroundgarage.maximum Capacity: 150


Frist Lecture Hall 150 128

Lobby Pre-function area

Room 404 16

Room 405 24

Room 406 16

Room 407 16

Room 409 75 64

Room 410 75 64

Lipscomb University (Arena) Green Hills 3901 Granny White Pk. 966-7070, venues.lipscomb.edu

lipscombuniversityoffersavarietyofvenuesandprofessionalsupportstafftofityoureventneeds.maximum Capacity: 5,534Advertising Partner, p. 32


Arena 5,534 1,000

Collins Auditorium 860

Ezell Conference Spaces 300 200 250

Hall of Fame Room 150 110 150

Shamblin Dinner Theater 260 180 180

Lost River Cave (Special Event Facility) 2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY

(270) 393-0077, lostrivercave.com/caverentals

EventsofanysizebecomelegendarywhentheybeginwithaceremonyorcocktailpartyonthebridgeorattheButterflyhabitat.youandyourguestsbecomepartofthehistoryoftheGrandoldCave.theeventpackageprovidesaccesstotheentirepark.thehistoricbandstandandbarfromthe1930snightclubprovidetheperfectsettingforanygathering.maximum Capacity: 1,000


General Space 350 1,000

LP Field™ (Arena) Downtown One Titans Way 565-4300, titansonline.com

lpfield™isthehomeoftheNfl’stennesseetitans.Completedin1999,itseatsapproximately68,798fans,includingabout12,000clubseats.fanscanwatchreplaysontwogiantvideoscreensonthescoreboardsoneitherendofthestadium.lpfield™alsodoublesasamusicvenue,hostingnumerousconcertseachyear,mostnotablyservingasthemainstagefortheCMAMusicfestival.theexcitementandpassionoflpfield™echoesacrosstheCumberland.maximum Capacity: 68,798


Club Lounges Variable, please call for details

Margaritaville (Special Event Facility) Downtown 322 Broadway 208-9080, margaritavillenashville.com

“It’smorethanarestaurant,it’sastateofmind”–andagreatplaceforgroupstopartydowntown.whetheryourgroupisapreshowdinnerfor10orarestaurantbuyoutfor650,Margaritavillewillshowyouagoodtime.maximum Capacity: variableAdvertising Partner, p. 36


General Space 10-650

Memorial Gymnasium at Vanderbilt University (Sports Facility) West End/Vanderbilt 210 25th Ave. S. 322-1793, vucommodores.com

homeofthevanderbiltCommodores,MemorialGymnasiumfeatures19,000squarefeetofhardwoodfloorspace,whichcanbeusedforsportingevents,concerts,largemeetings,banquets,tradeshowsorexhibits.Ninesuitesseating20to45areavailable,aswellastheelegantlyappointedAdmiral’sRoomoverlookingthefloor.Cateringservicesavailableoroutsidecateringallowed.Callforinformation.maximum Capacity: 14,168


Admiral’s Room 150

Arena Floor 1,200

Meeting Rooms 24-45

Run of Facility 10,000 14,168


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152 Second Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 256-2727 www.bbkingclubs.com

Fun, food and music. B.B. King’s Blues Club is Nashville’s premier party destination! For more information, please contact our sales and marketing

manager at (615) 256-2727 or email at [email protected]. Let the good times roll!

• Come jam with us nightly to music inspired by the King of Blues, Queen of Motown and Soul of Funk.

• Great casual dining atmosphere – B.B. King’s offers a variety of great Southern comfort food fused with flavors from around the globe.

• Reservations welcome for parties of two to 1,100 with a variety of private and semiprivate rooms. Now featuring a gorgeous new private dining room, accommodating groups of up to 200.

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322 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37201(615) 208-9066 • www.margaritavillenashville.com

“It’s more than a restaurant, it’s a state of mind” and a great new place for groups to party downtown. Whether your group is a preshow dinner for 10 or a restaurant buyout for 650, Margaritaville will show them a good time. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, the main floor of the historical building has been restyled like a “honky tonk” in the tropics. Designed for events, the second level is a spectacular setting for social or business entertaining. Both floors are performance-ready with stages and professionally engineered audiovisual to host celebrity artists or corporate presentations. The restaurant menu is island-inspired with a Southern accent; event menus are custom tailored for your group’s profile. Located on the corner of Fourth and Broadway, it’s just across from the famous Ryman Auditorium.

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Nashville Municipal Auditorium (Special Event Facility) Downtown 417 Fourth Ave. N. 862-6390, nashvilleauditorium.com

Convenient,comfortableandaffordable,thedowntownNashvilleMunicipalAuditoriumisagreatchoiceforhostingyourmeetingorevent.Inadditiontothe9,432-seatarena,theauditoriumoffersa63,000-square-footexhibithallwithaseparateentrance.maximum Capacity: 9,654Advertising Partner, p. 38


Arena 4,500 3,000 3,000

Exhibit Hall 2,500 9,432 2,500

Nashville Public Library (Conference Facility) Downtown 615 Church St. 862-5760, library.nashville.org

this$52million,300,000-square-footmodernlibraryfeaturesclassicalarchitecture,anauditoriumwithstageandAvequipment,anda4,043-square-footmultipurposeroomthatcanbedivided,plussmallermeetingrooms.Cateringprepkitchenon-site.maximum Capacity: 600


Auditorium 236

Meeting Rooms 20

Multipurpose Room (divides in half)

300 270 600

Noah Liff Opera Center (Attraction) Downtown 3622 Redmon St. 832-5242, nashvilleopera.org

Nashvilleopera,tennessee’slargestprofessionaloperacompany,isamongthemostsuccessfulregionalcompaniesinthenation.Itplaystomorethan45,000peopleannually,throughitsmainstageandtouringperformances.maximum Capacity: variablebyroom


Grand Lobby 150 70 150

Opera Studio 270 250 270

Patron Room 45 30 45

One Century Place Conference Center (Conference Facility) Airport/Elm Hill Pike 26 Century Blvd. 872-6440, meetatwillis.com

thecenter’s20,000squarefeetofflexiblespaceeasilyaccommodatesgroupsfrom10to350.Soundproofing,ergonomicallydesignedchairs,individualclimateandlightingcontrols,andtackablewallsurfacesareavailable.theamphitheaterfeaturestieredseating,greatacoustics,andfront-andrear-screenprojection.ComplimentarywirelessInternetaccessavailableinmeetingspacesandcommonareas.freeparking.Nashville’sonlymemberoftheInternationalAssociationofConferenceCenters.maximum Capacity: 350


Amphitheater 220

Atrium 350 350

one eleven (Special Event Facility) Downtown 111 Broadway 695-5229, oneeleven.com

StageaspectaculareventwithunmatchedviewsofdowntownNashville.oneeleven,therooftopeventvenueattheintersectionofBroadwayandSecondAvenue,provides4,800squarefeetofmodernspaceforentertainingupto300people.thefacility,whichiswithineasywalkingdistanceofmostdowntownhotels,includesthreeuniqueareas–anobservationdeck,glass-enclosedpenthouseandcoveredpatio.outsidecateringallowed.maximum Capacity: 300


General Space 35-96 up to 280 300

The Pinnacle at Symphony Place (Attraction) Downtown 150 Third Ave. S. 695-5222, pinnaclesymphonyplace.com

locateddirectlyacrossfromtheSchermerhornSymphonyCenter,thepinnacleatSymphonyplaceisthehomeofBassBerry&Sims–thehighlyacclaimedNashvillelawfirm–aswellastheheadquartersofpinnaclefinancialpartners.maximum Capacity: variable


Pinnacle 22nd Floor 1,500-2,000

Pinnacle 7th Floor Green Space 250

Pinnacle Lobby 200

Scarritt-Bennett Center (Special Event Facility/Conference Facility) West End/Vanderbilt 1008 19th Ave. S. 340-7500, (866) 420-5486, scarrittbennett.org

featuresGothicarchitectureon10tree-filledacresintheheartofNashville.Includeslodging(125singlerooms),aculturalmuseum,outdoorgarden,labyrinthandchapel.Idealforsmallconferences,retreats,boardmeetings,trainingsessionsandmealfunctions.Individualreservationsalsowelcome.on-sitecateringavailable.maximum Capacity: 300Advertising Partner, p. 65


22 Meeting Rooms 10-200 130 200

Auditorium 180

Laskey Great Hall 250 250 250

Wightman Chapel 300

Tennessee State University Office of Events Management (University Facilities/Special Event & Conference Facilities) Downtown 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. 963-5721, tnstate.edu

Multiplespacesonboththedowntownandmaincampusonthecity’snorthwestsideareidealformeetings,concerts,events,banquetsandreceptions.theGentryComplexfeatures24,090squarefeetofexhibitspace.Aportablestageisavailable.maximum Capacity: 9,500


Agricultural Research Center 250 300

Atrium 250 300

Avon Williams Campus 200

Elliott Hall 275 400

Gentry Complex Seating Capacity for 10,500

Kean Hall 3,500

Vanderbilt University Office of Conferences (University Facilities/Special Event & Conference Facilities) West End/Vanderbilt P.O. Box 1677, Station B 343-8699, meetatvanderbilt.com

Spanning333acresneardowntown,availablespaceincludesmeetingrooms,classrooms,auditoriums,ballroomsandathleticfacilities.Duringsummerbreak,theuniversitycanoffer5,000bedsinavarietyofresidentialaccommodations,rangingfromtraditionalroomstosuites,lodgesandapartments.maximum Capacity: variableupto45,000Advertising Partner, p. 42


Ballrooms 200-700 200-700 300-1,600

Classrooms Variable

Memorial Gymnasium 14,000

Vanderbilt Stadium 45,000

Various Facilities 25-1,500 25-600 25-1,650


60313Are you looking for a facility with affordable meeting space and

a customer service-oriented staff? Then the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is the venue for you!

Centrally located in downtown Nashville, the auditorium is within walking distance of major hotels, restaurants and entertainment.

The auditorium features a newly renovated, 9,432-seat arena and a 63,000-square-foot exhibit hall with separate entrance that can be utilized independently.

Past users include Markiewicz International, TN Baptist Convention, Teenmania, JamFest and many more. To reserve the NMA, contact GM Bob Skoney (615) 862-6390, Ext. 223 or Sales Manager Sharon Hill at (615) 862-6390, Ext. 228.

417 Fourth Avenue N. • Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) [email protected] • [email protected]

www.nashvilleauditorium.com

great options For oFF-site Functions

Help your delegates experience everything Nashville has to offer by hosting events with true Music City style. The following ideas capitalize on the diverse sights and sounds that make this city unique. For more ideas and information on area attractions and venues, please turn to the Uniquely Nashville section of this guide or go to www.visitmusiccity.com.

taKe center stageGrand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium

If walls could talk, what a tale the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry House could tell. With nearly 70 years combined experience as home of the Grand Ole Opry, many a legend has stepped on these stages to thrill a packed house.

Now, your delegates can dine where Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Alan Jackson have broadcast some of their biggest hits. It’s truly magical to hold a function in the venues where so much American music history has been made. In addition to concert performances, the historic stages are the perfect setting for a seated meal or standing reception.

Add to the ambiance by having Hatch Show Print, one of the nation’s oldest letterpress shops, create a program, commemorative poster or playbill for your event’s menu. Hatch has advertised everything from sporting events to concerts to world expositions for more than 130 years.

the great deBate: Fiddles vs. violinsCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Nashville has long recognized the differences between a fiddle and a violin are simply a matter

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The Grand Ole Opry House is the undisputed home of country music. It has housed many special concerts and awards shows, including the CMA and Stellar Awards. It’s also been home to a vast array of international companies from Sherwin-Williams to Chick-Fil-A.

Let your group take the stage! Host an intimate dinner on the Opry’s stage; utilize the 4,400-seat theater’s state-of-the-art HD video, lighting and audio systems for an unforgettable meeting; or create a truly unique experience by inviting your group to an exclusive Opry show customized just for you.

2804 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 231-1503 • [email protected] • Lauren Simpson, Events Manager

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Make your event a historic occasion! Built in 1892, the Ryman Auditorium has been hosting the world’s most celebrated artists and entertainers for over a century. As home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, the Ryman gained fame as “The Mother Church of Country Music” and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2001. With its original wood pews, elegant stained glass windows and legendary stage, the Ryman offers a distinctive site for your event in the heart of Music City. For rental information, call (615) 458-8700 or visit www.ryman.com/rentals.

116 Fifth Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37219(615) 458-8700 • www.ryman.com

of mood and attitude. What better way to showcase the juxtaposition of sounds from this incredibly diverse stringed instrument than by hosting a party set among two of the city’s famed musical icons?

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, a monument to fiddlers past and present, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the elegant home to Nashville’s famed symphony, are located across the street from each other, allowing for easy flow between the two settings.

oF gardens and galleries – an evening With the artsFrist Center for the Visual Arts, the Parthenon, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

Take advantage of Nashville’s mild climate and add a twist to your evening of art by combining indoor exhibits with outdoor gardens.

Cheekwood’s gardens and Mustard Meadow are the perfect setting for sweet tea, mint juleps and Southern delicacies under a starry sky. Strolling musicians add just the right note as guests mingle between the Cheek Mansion, which houses the art collection, and the lush lawns.

Similarly, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts features an outdoor garden and patio area perfect for staging a jazz band and martini bar befitting the center’s art deco architecture and ambiance.

Nearby, the Parthenon, with its beautiful statuary and downstairs gallery, is the centerpiece of Centennial Park with expansive lawns and sunken gardens. The setting simply begs for a Mediterranean menu.

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4580 Rachel’s Ln. • Nashville, TN 37076 (615) 889-2941 Ext. 212 • www.thehermitage.com

The tradition continues. Just likeAndrew and Rachel Jackson did in the 1800s, The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, still welcomes guests today. With over 1,100 acres, The Hermitage offers meeting accommodations for groups of 20 to 2,000 and will provide that perfect indoor or outdoor setting for any occasion. This National Historic Landmark provides many opportunities to host unique receptions, including tenting on the historic grounds; a rustic Cabin-by-the-Spring; Tulip Grove, the historic home of Andrew’s nephew; or the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center, which includes an auditorium and lobby. The Hermitage also offers private and after-hour tours, horse-drawn wagon interpretive tours, catering partners and personalized service. There’s something about meeting at The Hermitage that will make for an unforgettable event.


Aaron Douglas Gallery at Fisk University (Attraction) Downtown 1000 17th Ave. N. 329-8500, fisk.edu

NamedafterfamedharlemRenaissancepainterAaronDouglas,thegalleryfeaturesworksfromdonorsandfacultyartists.Enjoyever-changingexhibits.maximum Capacity: 100


General Space 100

Adventure Science Center (Attraction) Downtown 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 862-5160, adventuresci.com

hands-onlearningenvironmentperfectforspouseandfamilyprograms,aswellasevents.SkylineRoomprovidesfullviewofdowntown.Anexcitingexpansionadded12,000squarefeetofexhibitspaceanda160-seatplanetariumwitha60-footfulldomewithdigitalprojectioncapabilities.thetennesseeEngineeringCenterhasadditionaleventandmeetingspace.maximum Capacity: 3,000


Classrooms 20-50

Jack Wood Hall 200 144 144

Run of Facility 2,500

Space Chase Wing 500

Sudekum Planetarium 166

Aerial (Special Event Facility) Downtown 411 Broadway 251-9882, aerialnashville.com

ArevelationindowntownNashville.Asleek,powder-coatedbartopwithindoorandoutdoorbaraccess,high-endaudiovisual,valetoptions,apersonalcateringserviceandaband/DJarea.theinteriorofthespacecanbecraftedanddesignedinanyfashionsodesiredbythehostingparty.Aerialrunsthegamutofhavingtheabilitytohost10gueststoupwardsof300guestswithouteverfeelingoverlycrowdedorlosingitsintimatefeel.maximum Capacity: variable


General Space 300

Arrington Vineyards (Attraction) South/Franklin 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington 395-0102, arringtonvineyards.com

ArringtonvineyardswasfoundedbyKixBrooksin2005.Avislocated25minutessouthofNashvilleamongthebeautifulhillsofArrington.weinviteyoutocomeexperienceouraward-winningwines,spectacularvineyardviewsfromourcovereddeckandbreathtakingsunsets.tastingsarefree.maximum Capacity: 120


Cellar Patio 100 100

Wine Courtyard 120 120

Belle Meade Plantation (Historic Home) West Nashville 5025 Harding Pk. 356-0501, (800) 270-3991, Ext. 25, bellemeadeplantation.com

Nineteenth-centurythoroughbredstudfarmand1853mansionopenfortours.theBoxwoodGardenand1892CarriagehouseandStablesarepopulareventsites,hostingmorethan80privateeventseachyear.outsidecateringandalcoholallowed.thereisafullyfunctioningwinerywithatastingroom.Guestscantourtheproperty,purchasewines,visitourgiftshopanddineatourrestaurant.Belleisanon-siteSouthernrestaurantthatisalsoavailableforrental.maximum Capacity: 600


Carriage House 140 250 300

Carriage House, Stables & Paddock

250 up to 500

Gardens & Lawn 300

Belmont Mansion (Historic Home) Hillsboro/Belmont 1900 Belmont Blvd. 460-5459, belmontmansion.com

Nineteenth-centurymansionbuiltbyAdeliciaAcklen,oneofthewealthiestwomeninAmerica;adjacenttoMusicRowonthecampusofBelmontuniversity.theGrandSalonisconsideredthemostelaboratedomesticantebelluminteriorintennessee.Receptions,toursandspouseprograms.Noalcoholallowedonpremises.maximum Capacity: 200


Grand Salon 90 180

Mansion 140 200

The Bluebird Cafe (Club) Green Hills 4104 Hillsboro Rd. 383-1461, bluebirdcafe.com

world-famouslisteningroomwheremanycountrystars,includingGarthBrooksandtaylorSwift,havebeendiscovered.privateeventsforgroupsupto100offerintimateperformances,cateredmealsandwillbedesignedtomeetyourgroup’sneeds.maximum Capacity: 100



nashvilleUniquely

in addition to the convention facilities listed on pages 33-37, these one-of-a-kind venues offer meeting and special events options found only in Music city.


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Cadillac Ranch (Club) Downtown 305 Broadway 742-9078, cadillacranchnash.com

SituatedintheheartofdowntownNashville,CadillacRanchoffersfourdifferentvenuesinoneconvenientlocation.


Cadillac Ranch (down) 600

Cadillac Ranch (up) 400

Karma Lounge 250

Rock Bar 150

Wanna Be’s 150

Carnton Plantation (Historic Home) South/Franklin 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin 794-0903, battleoffranklintrust.org

fromtwoAmericanpresidentstosocialitesatsoirees,Carntonplantationhasbeenagatheringplaceformorethantwocenturies.Makeyoureventapartofourtradition.our1847restoredgardencanhostyourpartyunderthestar-speckledsky.youreventwillgodowninhistory.maximum Capacity: 3,000


Garden 1,000 1,000 1,000

Grounds 3,000 3,000 3,000

Porch 50 50 50

Centennial Sportsplex (Sports Venue) West End/Vanderbilt 222 25th Ave. N. 862-8480, centennialsportsplex.com

featuringanaquaticcenterwithtwoindoorpools,icearenawithtworinksandafitnesscenter.Greatforhostinggroupeventsorforusebyindividualdelegatesforasmallfee.thecomplexhasuStA-approvedindoorandoutdoortennisfacilitieswithpermanentseatingfor2,500atStadiumCourt.maximum Capacity: 2,500


Ice Rinks 1,000

Natatorium 2,500

Other Interior Areas 50

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre (Theater) West Nashville 8204 Hwy. 100 646-9977, (800) 282-2276, dinnertheatre.com

Nashville’sfirstprofessionaltheater.ServingupgreatbuffetsandBroadwayplaysformorethan40years.maximum Capacity: 296


Backstage 70 70 70

Mainstage 296 296 296

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art (Attraction) West Nashville 1200 Forrest Park Dr. 356-8000, cheekwood.org

Cheekwoodisa55-acrebotanicalgardenandartmuseumlocatedonthehistoricCheekestate.thisuniquesettingoffersfourbuildings,eachwithitsowncharacter,forspecialevents.Amixofindoorandoutdoorspacescanbeconfiguredtomeetyourneeds,fromsmallmeetingstoverylargecorporateevents.fromtheultimateinelegancetocasualchic,Cheekwoodisperfectformeetings,cocktailreceptions,luncheons,dinnersandmore.finecateringandprofessionaleventmanagementavailable.maximum Capacity: variableupto800


Indoor 15-300 30-300 30-400

Outdoor Variable Variable

Commodore Ballroom at Vanderbilt Student Life Center (Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt 310 25th Ave. S. 343-0371, vanderbilt.edu/studentlifecenter

Builtin2005,this$11.4millionfacility,locatedintheheartofthevanderbiltcampus,featuresa9,000-square-footballroom,2,500-square-footBoardoftrustRoom,DvD,vCRs,lCDprojectors,soundsystems,videoconferencing,teleconferencingandtheatricallighting.thefacilityallowsoutsidecaterersfromanapprovedlistorwillarrangemenusandcateringforyou.maximum Capacity: 1,200


Ballroom (divides into three sections)

778 520 1,200

Board of Trust Room 60-250 100 450

Meeting Rooms 1-3 25-50

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum (Attraction) Downtown 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2001, (800) 852-6437, countrymusichalloffame.org

IntheheartofdowntownNashville’svibrantentertainmentdistrict,the130,000-square-footmuseumoffersbreathtakingviewsofthecityandisconvenientlylocatedwithinwalkingdistanceofmajordowntownhotelsandtheNashvilleConventionCenter.Eventspaceincludesan11,000-square-footglass-roofedconservatory,the213-seatfordtheater,theeleganthalloffameRotundaand40,000squarefeetofgalleryspacetotour.on-sitecateringisavailableforgroupsupto2,200.maximum Capacity: 2,200Advertising Partner, p. 1


Board Room 40

Crump Terrace 70 200

Curb Conservatory & Courtyard 400 600

Entire Building 700 2,200

Ford Theater 213 50 60

Library 70 200

Rotunda 160 300

SunTrust Community Room 80 40 80

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge (Special Event Facility) Whites Creek 3665 Knight Dr., Whites Creek Weekdays: 242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029, acowboytown.com

located10minutesfromdowntownNashville,Meadowlarklodgehasspectacularviews,multiplerockfireplacesandthreebreakoutrooms.AdjacenttothelodgeisACowboytown,aneventfacilityrecreatingtheoldwest,featuringcampfirecookoutswithlivecowboymusic,family-friendlycomedygunfights,hayrides,CowboyComedyDinnerShow,horsebackriding,saloon,picnics,hikingandfishing.maximum Capacity: 2,000


A Cowboy Town 2,000

Cookouts/Picnics 2,000

Meadowlark Lodge 50 125 150

Outdoor

The Rattlesnake Saloon (indoor facility)

50 50 100

Fontanel Attractions (Attraction) Whites Creek 4225 Whites Creek Pk., Whites Creek 724-1600, fontanelmansion.com

locatedonasprawling130+acresisauniqueentertainmentvenueofferingtoursofBarbaraMandrell’sformermansion,privateevents,anoutdoormusicvenue,thefarmhouseRestaurant,amuseumandhikingtrails.maximum Capacity: variableAdvertising Partner, p. 29


Entire Mansion Variable Variable Variable


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Hold your summer conference, camp or retreat at Vanderbilt. With cozy “smart” classrooms, exquisite ballrooms and auditoriums holding up to 1,100, we can host your group – large or small. On-site residential accommodations, dining and tech services make us your affordable choice. Take advantage of a unique venue just three miles from downtown Nashville, and never miss a beat!

2301 Vanderbilt Pl. • VU Sta. B#351677 Nashville, TN 37235 • (615) 343-8699

[email protected] www.meetatvanderbilt.com

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One Symphony Place • Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 687-6602 • Fax: (615) 687-6530

[email protected] • www.nashvillesymphony.org

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, home to the Nashville Symphony, is the premier venue for special events. The state-of-the-art Laura Turner Concert Hall sets new standards for live music in an acoustical environment. The finest audio and lighting systems are available to meet any technical requirements.

The concert hall’s main floor easily converts to reveal a 5,700-square-foot parquet floor perfect for receptions, galas and conferences. Additional multifunction spaces, plus a beautiful garden, allow for special events for 10 to 2,000. Our on-site executive chef and full catering kitchen also set new standards for culinary excellence.

Let us orchestrate your next special event and make it worthy of a standing ovation.

getting sirius aBout songWriting

Sirius XM is North America’s No. 1 satellite radio company with live broadcasts daily from studios in Nashville and five other major cities in the United States and Canada. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sirius XM have partnered to turn music into an interactive event.

Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits, produced by the Nashville CVB and broadcast on Sirius XM Radio, is a special opportunity for groups to experience the city’s most celebrated industry in a very personal manner. Taped at venues around town, the broadcast features songwriters from different genres sharing their influences and personal stories alongside a sampling of their hits in an intimate “in-the-round” setting.

In a city where creativity is revered, the songwriting experience can also be used as a uniquely Nashville team-building opportunity. After all, this isn’t just where hits are played, it’s where they are made.

Participating songwriters will work with your group to pen original music and lyrics, or you can challenge delegates to take what they learned from the program and channel that inspiration during breakout sessions the next day. Colleagues can work together to create their own masterpiece with the best or most humorous outcomes featured as part of your meeting’s grand finale.

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts (Attraction) Downtown 919 Broadway 244-3340, fristcenter.org

locateddowntownintheformerartdecopostoffice,thisartscenterisagreatoptionforspouse/familyprogramming,aswellasforoff-siteevents.Auditorium,RechterCommunityRoom,privatediningroomandturnerCourtyardavailableformeetings,lectures,mealfunctionsandreceptions.thefacilityalsofeaturesastageandstate-of-the-artAvsystem.on-sitecateringavailable.maximum Capacity: 1,500


Courtyard 350 500

Indoor Areas 20-240 20-240 10-1,500

Private Dining Room 20

The Frontier Room Downtown 306 Broadway 401-2580, whiskeybentsaloon.com

historicBroadway’spremiermusicvenueandeventspace.thismultilevelvenueoffersafull-servicesaloon/barwithlivemusiconthemainfloordaily.there’salsoaprivateloftthatprovidesNashville’struevIpexperience.thefrontierRoomatwhiskeyBentofferstheabilitytocreateanyeventyoucanimagine.maximum Capacity: 300



Gaylord Springs Golf Links (Sports Venue) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 18 Springhouse Ln. 458-1332, (866) 51-LINKS, gaylordsprings.com

Antebellum-styleclubhouseoffersoutstandingmeetingspacewithpanoramicviewsofthegolfcourse.professional,on-sitecateringstaffforeventplanning.tournamentmanagementisavailableforgolfoutingsonthe18-hole,links-stylecourse.maximum Capacity: 500,tournamentCup:144


Clubhouse 100 400 500

General Jackson Showboat (Attraction) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2812 Opryland Dr. 458-1332, generaljackson.com

the“grandestshowboatintheworld”featuresatwo-storydinnertheateronthefour-deckpaddlewheeler.Severalprivateareas,suchasthepaddlewheelloungeandheritagehall,areavailableforsmallfunctions,aswellasBoatwiderentalforlargergroups.maximum Capacity: 1,100


Boatwide 1,100

Heritage Hall 80 60 80

Other Private Areas 35-300

Victorian Theater 800 600 800

Grand Ole Opry Museum (Museum) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2804 Opryland Dr. 458-1332, 871-5766, opry.com

Ahigh-techmuseumwithinteractivedisplaysandspecialcollectionsofoprymemorabilia.maximum Capacity: 150


General Space 80 150

Grand Ole Opry Plaza (Parks/Open Space) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2804 Opryland Dr. 871-7633, 871-5766, opry.com

Nearly100,000squarefeetoflandscapedspaceconnectingtheGrandoleopryhouse,GrandoleopryMuseumandAcufftheater.theplazacanbeusedonitsownorinconjunctionwithotherfacilitiesforlargerevents.maximum Capacity: 1,500


General Space Variable 1,500

Hard Rock Cafe Downtown 100 Broadway 742-9900, hardrock.com

theReverbRoom,ourprivate-eventspaceonthesecondfloorofthehardRockCafe,comfortablyseats100guests/400reception-style.thisstate-of-the-artconcertvenuewithunbelievableaudioandvisualcapacityfeaturesanadjoiningoutdoorterrace,knownastheledge,withsweepingviewsofBroadwayandtheCumberlandRiver.theReverbRoom’sstagehasbeengracedbymanyofthebiggestnamesinmusic,andboaststhebestsoundinMusicCity.Ifyou’relookingforavenueunlikeanythingyou’veseenbefore,looknofurtherthanthehardRockCafe.maximum Capacity: 550Advertising Partner, p. 2


Acoustic Room 56 50

Main Floor 212 275

Music City Room 66 90

Reverb Room (full upstairs) 168 400

Hermitage Golf Course (Sports Venue) Hermitage 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory 847-4001, hermitagegolf.com

featuring36holesontwocourseswithprofessionaltournamentmanagementteam,proshop,drivingrange,grill,clubhouse,banquetroom,meetingspace,outdoorpavilionandfull-servicecateringon-site.RecentlynamedoneofGolf Digest’stop10coursesinthestate.maximum Capacity: 350


Champion’s Room 150 150

Conference Room 12-14

Pavilion 175 350

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson (Historic Home) Airport/Elm Hill Pike 4580 Rachel’s Ln. 889-2941, thehermitage.com

thisNationalhistoriclandmarkwashometopresidentAndrewJackson.Manyopportunitiesexisttohostuniquereceptionsonthe1,100-acreplantation,includingtentinginthe18th-centuryheirloomgardens.Cabin-by-the-Springcanbesetforindoordiningandreceptionswithabandanddancingontheveranda.tulipGrove,the1836homeofAndrewJacksonDonelson,isanelegantsiteforeventswithitsGreekRevivalfacade.the1824hermitageChurchisidealforweddingsorreligiousevents.maximum Capacity: 5,000Advertising Partner, p. 39


Cabin-by-the-Spring 150 150 200

Cafe 100 100 100

Hermitage Church 125

Indoor 25-240 100-150 200-250

Iron Gate Terrace 300 400

Lawns, Garden 5,000 5,000

Tulip Grove 125 200


Jubilee Hall at Fisk University (Special Event Facility) Downtown 1000 17th Ave. N. 329-8500, fisk.edu

thefirstpermanentbuildingintheunitedStatesforthehighereducationofAfrican-Americans,thehallisalsohometothefamedEdmundhavellpaintingoftheJubileeSingers,whichwascommissionedbyQueenvictoriaofEnglandafterhearingaperformanceduringtheirworldtourinthe1870s.today,Jubileehall’sAppletonRoomcanbeusedforseminars,luncheons,banquetsandreceptions.ItfeaturesapermanentstagewithfullAvequipment.on-sitecateringavailable.maximum Capacity: 450


Appleton Room 300 150 450

Lane Motor Museum (Attraction) 702 Murfreesboro Pk. 742-7445, lanemotormuseum.org

privateeventsatlaneMotorMuseumareheldamongadisplayofmorethan150ofthemostuniquecarsandmotorcyclesintheunitedStates.the40,000-square-footexhibitareafeaturesawarehouse-styleinteriorwithexposedbrickwallsandoriginalwoodflooring.locatedonly3milesfromdowntownNashville,themuseumiseasilyaccessedfromallpointsinthecity.maximum Capacity: variable


General Space 60 300 1,000

The Loveless Cafe/The Loveless Barn (Attraction/Restaurant) West Nashville 8400 Hwy. 100 646-9700, Ext. 3, lovelesscafe.com, lovelessbarn.com

therewasatimewhenpeopleusedtoslowdownandenjoylife...thattimestillexistsatthelovelessCafe,namedbyUSA TodayasatopDown-homeDiningSpot.frequentedbycelebrities,worldtravelersandlocalappetitesalike,thelovelessCafehasbeencookingupscratch-madebiscuits,homemadepreserves,friedchickenandcountryham,alongwithotherSouthernfavorites,since1951.featuringtheunparalleledhospitalityofthelovelessCafeandmorethan8,500squarefeetofindooreventspace,thelovelessBarnistheidealprivatevenue.whetheryouselectacasual,family-stylemealoffriedchickenandbiscuits,oranelegantplateddinnerofroastedfiletofbeef,theteamofprofessionalsfromthelovelessBarnwillmakeyournexteventonethatyourguestswillrememberforalifetime.Reservationsforpartiesof12ormorearesuggestedforSaturdayandSunday.maximum Capacity: 2,000


Barn 450-500 320 1,000

Cafe – Large Dining Room 80 80

Cafe – Patio & Courtyard 80 125

Run of Property 2,000

Metro Parks (Parks/Open Space) Throughout the City Centennial Park Office 862-8400, nashville.gov/parks

Greenways,pools,recreationfacilitiesandurbanspaces.RiverfrontparkdowntownandCentennialparkonwestEndaretwopopularparksitesforevents,butmanyotheroptionsareavailable.pleasecall.maximum Capacity: 10,000,variesbypark


General Space Tenting Allowed

10,000 Variable

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre (Theater) Downtown Corner of Gleaves & 600 Ninth Ave. S. 902-9566, 242-8000, missjeannes.com

Acomedicmysteryplaywithlivemusicandawonderfuldinner.Eachtablebecomesateamtodecipherclues,bribesuspectswiththeirMissMarple’scurrencyandtrytosolvethecrime.wecancometoyou.off-siteshowsavailable.maximum Capacity: 200



Music City Queen (Attraction) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2812 Opryland Dr. 458-3930, generaljackson.com

triple-deckerpaddlewheeleravailableforexclusivecharter.Createyourown“rockin’ontheriver”eventwithmusic,acasinopartyoranelegantdinnersetinabygoneera.maximum Capacity: 300


Boatwide 300

Inside 70 160 200

Nashville City Club (Special Event Facility) Downtown 201 Fourth Ave. N., 20th Fl. 244-3693, nashvillecity.com

DowntownBusinessClubwithbreathtakingcityviews,personalserviceandmemorableexperiences.GreattohostadinnerorspecialeventwhileoverlookingallofNashville.full-service,customeventvenuewithon-siteeventprofessionalandexecutivechef.maximum Capacity: 500


Donelson/Jackson Room 15 15 15

Library 15 20 30

Main Banquet Hall 200 175 250

Southern Banquet Halls 100 70 100

Nashville Event Space (Special Event Facility) Downtown 497-6802, nashvilleeventspace.com

Acollectionofunique,metropolitanvenuesinthedowntownNashvillearea.maximum Capacity: variesbyvenue


aVenue 250 750

Cellar One + Riverview Courtyard 200 350

Market Street Emporium 90 120

Nashville Farmers’ Market (Special Event Facility) Downtown 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 880-2001, 880-2000, nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Nashville’spublicmarketdatesbackto1828andisopendailywithfreshproduce,flowersandon-sitedining.Intheevenings,it’sagreatsiteforprivateevents,withfouropen-airsheds,20010’x30’stalls,300parkingspacesand18,000squarefeetofindoorspace.maximum Capacity: 1,000


General Space 30 Variable 1,000

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre (Theater) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2620 Music Valley Dr. 885-4747, (800) 308-5779, nashvillenightlife.com

this10,000-square-footfacility,locatedjust1milefromtheGaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter,featuresa“BestofCountry”dinnertheatershowandisalsoavailableforprivaterentals.thetheaterincludesstage,soundandlightingequipment,afullbar,dancefloorandfullystaffedkitchenthatcanprovidecustomizedbuffets;outsidecateringalsoallowed.Eventstaffcanbookentertainment.maximum Capacity: 300



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Nashville Palace (Restaurant/Club) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2611 McGavock Pk. 889-1540, nashvillepalace.net

thefamedNashvillepalacefeatureslivecountrymusic,dancingandgreatdiningthatisjustrightforaspecialevent.featuresincludethreestages,soundandlightsystem,full-servicecateringandbar,plusampleon-siteparking.visitors,localsandthestarsallenjoyaneveningofentertainmentattheNashvillepalace.maximum Capacity: 700



Nashville Shores (Attraction) Airport/Elm Hill Pike 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage 889-7050, nashvilleshores.com

NashvilleShoresisa385-acregrouprecreationdestinationlocated10minuteseastofdowntownonJ.percypriestlake.Itcomprisesawaterpark,20groupeventsites,aneventmanagementteam,festivalareas,marina,mini-golf,boatandJetSkirental,andotherattractions.maximum Capacity: 10,000


Cedar Glade 100-3,000 3,000 3,000

Grand Patio 50-500 500 500

Run of Facility 10,000

ShadyPoint 50-3,000 3,000 3,000

Suntan Lagoon Deck 100-1,500 1,500 1,500

Sycamore Pavilion 50-1,500 1,500 1,500

Willow Creek Village 20-200 200 200

Nashville Visitor Information Center (Special Event Facility) Downtown 501 Broadway

259-4747

locatedonthegroundfloorofBridgestoneArenaintheheartofdowntownNashville.thevisitorInformationCenteristheperfectplaceforanygroupseekinga“uniquelyNashville”event.theexistingMusicCitydecorwillturnupthevolumeonanyevent,leavingyourguestsfeelinglikerockstars.maximum Capacity: variable



Nashville Zoo (Attraction) South/Franklin 3777 Nolensville Rd. 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org

featuringawidevarietyofexoticanimalsfromaroundtheworldthrivinginbeautiful,naturalhabitats.Inaddition,thezoooffersanimalshows,keepertalks,acarousel,ahistorichomeandfarm,theenormousJungleGymplayground,giftshopsandconcessionareas.maximum Capacity: variable


Historic Home Lawn Variable Variable

Jungle Room 30 40-50 50-75

Jungle Terrace 150 250 400

Outdoor Spaces: Festival Field Variable Variable

Safari Room 35 25-40 50-75

The Gallery 50 80 150

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120 Second Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37201(615) 902-8222 • www.wildhorsesaloon.com

Wildhorse Saloon – located on historic Second Avenue downtown – has three floors of action-packed fun from live entertainment, free line dance lessons, great Southern smokehouse cuisine to free pool. We offer many options of meeting and private event space all customized to fit your needs. Come in for a site visit and try Executive Chef Laurie’s wonderful new catering menu. For more information, contact Dena Tidwell at (615) 902-8222 or at [email protected], or online at www.wildhorsesaloon.com.


Opry Mills (Retail Complex) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 433 Opry Mills Dr. (877) SHOP-FUN, oprymills.com

At1.2millionsquarefeet,opryMillscombinesthebestnamesinretailwiththehottestexperiencesinentertainment.team-buildingactivities,themepartiesandbuyoutsatvariousmerchants.Reopeningin2012.Callformoredetails.maximum Capacity: 10,000


Entertainment Court 2,000

Run of Mall Variable Variable 10,000

Parthenon (Attraction/Museum) 2600 West End Ave., Centennial Park 862-8431, parthenon.org

tennessee’scentennialbirthdaypresent,theparthenonistheworld’sonlyfull-scalereplicaoftheancientGreektemple,completewitha42-footindoorstatueofAthenaandamazingarchitecturalfeatures.theparthenonisavailableafterhoursforevents,utilizingthebuilding’suniqueartgalleriesplusoutdoorplazaarea.usageisthroughsupportmembershipandistaxdeductible.



Robert’s Western World (Club) Downtown 416 Broadway 244-9552, robertswesternworld.com

thelegendaryRobert’swesternworldistheperfectlocationtoenjoyapieceofNashville’sbest–andmaybeevenseeafamousfaceortwo.votedtheNo.1honky-tonkinMusicCityforfouryearsinarowbyNashville Scenereaders,youwillnotgowrongwhenyouhostyoureventatRobert’s.BooktheentirebarorourSho-BudBalconyBarforyourreception,holidayparty,rehearsaldinner,corporateeventoranyspecialgatheringinthisfunatmosphereintheheartoflowerBroadway.maximum Capacity: 210


Balcony 60

Main Bar 150

The Rotunda at the Faye & Joe Wyatt Center for Education (Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt Peabody College/Vanderbilt University 322-8408, peabody.vanderbilt.edu/x6667.xml

thewyattCenteristhekeyhistoricbuildingonthepeabodylawn.thisbeautifulvenueoffersawell-appointedlobby,banquethallandsupportspacesoftenusedbyinternationalandupscaleclientsvisitingNashvilleandvanderbilt.Caterersmustbeapproved.maximum Capacity: 250


Atrium 175 200

Lobby 150

Other Spaces 10-42 40

Rotunda 215 150 250

Ryman Auditorium (Theater) Downtown 116 Fifth Ave. N. Reservations and ticketing: 458-1332, Administrative offices: 458-8700, ryman.com

originallybuiltasachurchin1892,theRymanAuditoriumlaterbecameatheater,hostingsuchperformersasSarahBernhardt,CharlieChaplin,MaewestandKatharinehepburn.from1943-74,theauditoriumwashometotheGrandoleopry,featuringsuchpioneeringperformersashankwilliams,BillMonroeandpatsyCline.theauditorium’sacousticsarewidelyrecognizedasbeingamongthebestintheworld.Renovatedin1994,the2,363-seathallwasdesignatedaNationalhistoriclandmarkin2000.theRymanisopenasamuseumandfeaturesconcertsfromthebiggeststarsofallgenres,aswellasprivateevents.maximum Capacity: 2,362Advertising Partner, p. 39


Full Auditorium 2,362 250-800

Stage 90-100 120

Upper Lobby 120

VIP Vestibule 75

Schermerhorn Symphony Center (Special Event Facility/Concert Hall) Downtown One Symphony Pl. 687-6500, nashvillesymphony.org

EnjoytheacousticallyexcellentandarchitecturallystunninghomeoftheNashvilleSymphony.utilizingthelatesttechnology,thehallcanbeconvertedinapproximatelyonehourfromtieredseatstoaflatparquetfloorperfectforreceptions,seatedfunctionsorexhibits.featuringstate-of-the-artaudioandlightingcapabilities,additionalmultipurposespacesandanoutdoorfunctionarea.fullon-sitecateringcapabilities.maximum Capacity: 2,000Advertising Partner, p. 42


Balcony Lobby 128 120 225

Boardroom 50 60

Giarratana/Novare Green Room 40 55

Laura Turner Concert Hall 1,860 400 500

Main Lobby 120 100 200

Martha Rivers Ingram Garden Courtyard

250 360 400

Mike Curb Family Music Education Hall

175 170 225

Run of Facility 1,860 600 2,000

Watson Founders Hall 70 80

West Lobby 100 200

The Second Fiddle (Club) Downtown 420 Broadway 252-4818, thesecondfiddle.com

Anytimethedoorsareopen,there’sabandplayingyourfavoritecountryhits,fromMerletoMartina.theSecondfiddleispartofNashville’sfamedhonkytonkhighwayalonglowerBroad.Completebuyoutsavailableforspecialevents;outsidecateringallowed;fullsoundsystemandstagingon-site;staffcanarrangeliveentertainment.maximum Capacity: 150



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Sirius XM Music City Theatre (Theater) Downtown 501 Broadway 259-4730, visitmusiccity.com/radioshow

IntheheartofdowntownNashville,theSiriusxMMusicCitytheatreislocatedinsidetheBridgestoneArenatoweroverlookingthehistoricRymanAuditoriumandthecity’sworld-famoushonky-tonks.thetheateristheperfectsettingforsmallmeetings,presentationsoranintimatemusicalperformance.Built-instage,high-endaudiovisualandcateringservicesareavailable.maximum Capacity: 54


Theater 54

Smiley Hollow (Special Event Facility) North Nashville P.O. Box 620, Ridgetop 859-6310, smileyhollow.com

whenplanningaconventioninNashvilleandyouwantthetasteoftherealSouth,thereisnoplacebetterforathemepartythentheoldfashionedSmileyhollowhayrideandBarndanceCo.maximum Capacity: 5,000


General Space 2,500 5,000

Studio A (Special Event Facility/Studio) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2804 Opryland Dr. 871-7633, 871-5766, opry.com

BeapartofNashvillehistorybyhostinganeventinthestudiowherethelong-runningprogramHee Hawwasoncefilmed.Inadditiontocontinuingtelevisionproduction,StudioAisalsonowavailableforreceptions,privateparties,dinnersandevents.locatedinthesamebuildingasthefamedGrandoleopry,StudioAgivesguestsabehind-the-sceneslookatthecity’sentertainmentindustry.maximum Capacity: 500



Tennessee Engineering Center at Adventure Science Center (Conference Facility) Downtown 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 862-5160, adventuresci.com

featuring2,700squarefeetofflexiblespaceforboardmeetings,lectures,receptionsorpresentations.freeparking,state-of-the-artAvequipment,hospitalityarea,warmingkitchen,distance-learningcapabilities.maximum Capacity: 250



Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) (Theater) Downtown 505 Deaderick St. 782-4000, tpac.org

threetheatersunderoneroofcanaccommodatemajormusical,dance,theatricalandconcertperformances,aswellasspecialeventsandmeetings.Jacksonandpolktheatersfeatureprosceniumstages.Johnsonisa“blackbox”theater.thespaciouslobbiescanbeusedformeetingsandevents.maximum Capacity: variable


Jackson Hall 2,472 Variable w/Lobbies

Variable w/Lobbies

Johnson Theater 264

Polk Theater 1,075

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum (Attraction) Downtown 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena 242-4750, tshf.net

Sportsfromteamtoextreme...themuseumfeatures7,500squarefeetofinteractiveexhibitsanddisplays.twotheaters.MeetingspaceavailableintheadjacentBridgestoneArena.maximum Capacity: 200


General Space 200

Tennessee State Museum (Attraction) Downtown 505 Deadrick St. 741-2692, tnmuseum.org

thetennesseeStateMuseumisoneofthelargestmuseumsinthenation.Interpretiveexhibitsbegin15,000yearsagowithprehistoricpeople,withspecialsectionsonAmericanIndians,pioneers,theAntebellumageandtheCivilwar.Checkthewebsiteforchangingexhibitions.maximum Capacity: 500


Lower Lobby 125 100 300

Run of Facility 500

Upper Lobby 200

Tootsies Orchid Lounge (Club) Downtown 422 Broadway 726-0463, tootsies.net

thecornerstoneofhonkytonkhighway,tootsiesisanoriginal.willieNelsongothisfirstsongwritingjobaftersinginghere.Meltillis,patsyClineandKrisKristoffersonwereamongearlypatrons.today,guestsenjoythesamespiritwhilelisteningtotalentedsingersandsongwriters.maximum Capacity: 225


Downstairs Bar 75

Run of Facility 225

Upper Bar & Patio 150

Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum (Historic Home) South/Franklin 636 Farrell Pkwy. 832-8197, travellersrestplantation.org

thefacilityincludesafullcateringkitchenpluslovelygrounds.Guestscantourthehistorichomebuiltin1799byJudgeJohnoverton,lawpartnerandlifelongfriendofpresidentAndrewJackson.maximum Capacity: 300


Education Center 150 125 150

Gardens 75-200

Lawns 150-300

Two Rivers Mansion (Historic Home) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 3130 McGavock Pk. 885-1112, tworiversmansion.com

An1850sItalianatemansionon14acres.thebackporchisperfectforstagingmusicwiththelevelbackyardasalargedancefloor.Cateringkitchenavailable.Somefurnishingson-site.Dressingroomsavailable.maximum Capacity: variable


Double Parlor 85

Home 40-85 125 Variable w/use of outdoor

spaces


love Music city? there’s an app For thatBob Dylan once famously observed, the times they are a changin’, but the singer/songwriter couldn’t possibly

have foreseen just how much would change in the span of a generation.

At the time he recorded his seminal album Nashville Skyline, it was unimaginable that people around the world would one day download music from that session with a few keystrokes, or that they would want to learn more about the city that served as his muse in the same way.

Now, with the rise of smartphones, it has never been easier to access information on Music City. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has custom-built a mobile website with instant access to key information, including events, sights and sounds, lodging and dining. Users can even book hotel rooms and purchase travel packages.

The mobile site is available at www.visitmusiccity.mobi. To maximize functionality for users, the NCVB has developed a tutorial that can be accessed at www.visitmusiccity.com/mobile.

There are several other ways to keep up with the latest news from Nashville while on the go. A live music app can help you locate live music venues throughout the city and tell you who’s

on stage. Users can search by area of town or venue name, and a handy map function will show your location and the live music venue options nearby. The app’s calendar, powered by NowPlayingNashville.com, will search live music events up to 14 days out.

Check out Visit Music City on Facebook to find out about the latest promotions and share trip ideas with others. Or, follow Nashville on Twitter @visitmusiccity for timely tweets on

what’s happening right now. And don’t miss a beat of the city’s diverse playlist at www.youtube.com/nashvillemusiccity.

Vanderbilt Legends Club (Sports Venue) South/Franklin 1500 Legends Club Ln., Franklin 791-8100, legendsclub.com

this36-holecoursefeaturesa19-acrepracticefacility,clubhouse,boardroom,tournamentmanagement,clubrentalsandgolfshop.Inadditiontotheoutdooreventpavilion,legendsGrilleisavailableforeveningfunctions.fullbanquetandcateringservices.maximum Capacity: 250


Boardroom 8-10

Grille 100 250

Pavilion 200 200

War Memorial Auditorium (Auditorium/Hall) Downtown Corner of Union & Seventh, 301 Sixth Ave. N. 782-4000, tpac.org

historiclandmarkmanagedbythetennesseeperformingArtsCenter.thefacilityisonthegroundsofwarMemorialplaza.Near-perfect66’x33’acousticalstageisidealforacapellaperformances,concerts,broadcasts,liverecordingsandspeakers.flexiblespaceaccommodatescabarettables,reservedseatingoropenfloorformeetings,banquetsandmore.maximum Capacity: 1,661


Hall 1,661 400 400

Lobby 50 Flexible w/ War

Memorial Plaza

(booked separately)

War Memorial Plaza (Park/Open Space) Downtown 301 Sixth Ave. N., Ste. G-3 532-4826

Renovatedoutdoorspacedowntown.perfectforseateddinners,receptions,liveentertainmentanddancing.Canbetented.maximum Capacity: variableupto2,000


General Space Variable Variable up to 2,000

Wildhorse Saloon (Attraction/Club) Downtown 120 Second Ave. N. 802-8222, wildhorsesaloon.com

Kickupagreattimewithaward-winningbarbecueoracustommenu,liveentertainmentandalargedancefloor.Eventareasareonthreelevelswithprivatediningavailable.theclubcanbepairedwithRiverfrontparkforlargerevents.maximum Capacity: 1,600Advertising Partner, p. 45


Club 1,600 500 (Main Floor)

1,600

Riverview Room 150 100 150

Scan the code for more about the CVB’s mobile site and live music app.


61195Plan your next convention in downtown Nashville. The

convenience of one. The entertainment value of many.The next time you plan a convention, meet and stay where

Nashville plays – downtown Music City. From hotels and restaurants to exhibit space and entertainment, we’re here to help you successfully plan every step of the way. You’ll work with your choice of name-brand hotels in conjunction with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, who are ready to offer you and your group convenient one-stop shopping for meetings, conventions and trade shows, whatever the size.

Contact the Downtown Nashville Convention Collection and get right in the middle of all the fun.

• ConventionCenterExhibitSpace: 119,000squarefeet

• ArenaCapacity: 17,000seats

•AuditoriumCapacity: 9,600seats

c/o Nashville Convention Center • (615) 742-2000 • Fax: (615) 742-2014 www.conventionnashville.com

Contact: Brian Ivey, Nashville Convention Center • (615) 742-2053

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Renaissance Nashville Hotel (673 rooms) • Nashville Convention Center (118,675 sq. ft.) Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel (474 rooms) • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel (338 rooms) • Days Inn at the Stadium (180 rooms)

Doubletree Hotel Downtown Nashville (337 rooms) • Hilton Garden Inn (194 rooms) • The Hermitage Hotel (122 rooms) Hilton Nashville Downtown (330 rooms) • Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville (289 rooms)

Bridgestone Arena (43,000 sq. ft.) • Downtown Courtyard by Marriott (190 rooms) • Hutton Hotel (248 rooms)Ramada Inn & Suites Across Titans Stadium (120 rooms) • Union Station Hotel (124 rooms)

Best Western Downtown Convention Center (100 rooms) • Nashville Municipal Auditorium (63,000 sq. ft.)Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University (307 rooms) • Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown (113 rooms)

Holiday Inn Express Downtown (285 rooms) • Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown (154 rooms)

Morethan3,000committablesleepingroomsandmorethan240,000squarefeetofcontiguousmeetingandexhibitspaceareavailableinthecenterofdowntown.

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ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

Symphony I 42' x 67' 2,814 18' 375 180 240Symphony II 42' x 67' 2,814 18' 375 180 240Symphony III 42' x 67' 2,814 18' 375 180 240Lyric Room 25' x 49' 1,225 10' 90 70 70Kissam 19' x 18' 342 10' 32 20 20Sarratt 24' x 24' 576 10' 50 32 40Neely 31' x 24' 744 10' 80 60 60Carmichael 27' x 20' 540 10' 50 32 40McTyeire 35' x 27' 945 10' 110 70 70Branscomb 20' x 16' 320 10' 24 16 20Rand 20' x 20' 400 10' 30 16 20Calhoun 27' x 17' 459 10' 50 30 30Kirkland 27' x 20' 540 10' 60 32 40Bernard Boardroom 22' x 19' 418 10'Gold Room 21' x 26' 546 10' 50 30 40Platinum Room 25' x 28' 700 10' 70 50 50

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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is committed to providing your attendees with a true Music City experience from the moment they arrive, with everything from welcome beverages to uniquely local lobby exhibits showcasing what makes Music City’s appeal so special.

Nestled in Nashville’s trendy West End corridor, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is one of only 52 hotels nationwide and the only hotel in the state of Tennessee to enjoy AAA’s Four Diamond rating for over 26 consecutive years. It’s no wonder with Loews’ famous services and three dedicated Certified Meeting Professionals on property. Not to mention meeting facilities equipped to let groups of 12-1,200 get down to business comfortably, 340 newly renovated guest rooms and Nashville’s best attractions in close proximity.

Of course, harmony is achieved by giving your attendees reasons to sing their praise, including Wi-Fi Internet access, flat-screen TVs,

300 thread-count linens, supremely comfortable robes, mini-bars and the newest Keurig pod coffee makers delivering Emeril’s special java blend in under a minute.

And when catered galas aren’t on the agenda, attendees are free to enjoy the delicious fare at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse or Eat. For nighttime fun, cocktails and live entertainment abound at Drink, featuring “Live From Loews,” where guests might just spot the next big music star. And for downtime with perks, visit Nina Kuzina Fine Art Gallery to see internationally recognized Nashville artists and the Loews Vanderbilt gift shop for fun Nashville memorabilia. Number of Rooms: 340 Number of Suites: 13

2100 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 320-1700 • (800) 336-3335 Fax: (615) 320-5019 • www.loewshotels.com

Permanent Boardroom Table, Seating for 12


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ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

First FloorGrand Ballroom 177' x 101' 17,877 18'6" 2,100 1,150 1,500East Ballroom 59' x 101' 5,959 18'6" 650 380 450Center Ballroom 60' x 101' 6,060 18'6" 700 410 480West Ballroom 58' x 101' 5,858 18'6" 580 340 410Second FloorMusic City Ballroom 46' x 66' 3,020 11' 325 175 250Fisk Room 64' x 36' 2,304 9' 250 100 180Fisk One 30' x 36' 1,080 9' 135 55 80Fisk Two 34' x 36' 1,224 9' 160 80 100

Facilities & Destinations magazine has recognized the Renaissance Nashville Hotel as one of the country’s best convention hotels with its prestigious Hotels on the Elite List award, which is given to the finest meeting and conference facilities in the United States. The hotel’s superlative facilities have also helped it earn Successful Meetings magazine’s Pinnacle Award and Convention South magazine’s Readers’ Choice award.

The hotel offers 673 elegant guest rooms, 24 beautiful suites, 54 private-access club-floor rooms and 31,000 square feet of function space. The 18,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom is ideal for large sessions and banquets. The hotel is physically connected to the Nashville Convention Center, which is adjacent to the 20,000-seat Bridgestone Arena. The hotel and connected convention center

offer 45 meeting rooms with over 205,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The hotel features a full-service restaurant, a high-entertainment bistro/lounge, extended lobby area/ lounge, Starbucks®, indoor heated pool, fitness center and 24-hour in-room dining. You can walk to the excitement of downtown’s famous entertainment and dining district, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Ryman Auditorium, the Titans’ (NFL) home stadium, Frist Center for the Visual Arts and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The Renaissance Nashville Hotel – you’ll be able to explore, uncover and discover.

Number of Rooms: 673 Number of Suites: 24

611 Commerce St. • Nashville, TN 37203-3725 • (615) 255-8400 Reservations: (800) 327-6618 • Sales: (615) 525-4149 • Fax: (615) 493-4054

www.renaissancenashville.com

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ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

Third FloorBelmont Room 68' x 37' 2,564 8'6" 290 165 180Belmont Three 24' x 39' 936 8'6" 105 63 70Belmont Three/Two 47' x 37' 1,787 8'6" 200 114 130Belmont Two 23' x 37' 851 8'6" 95 51 60Belmont Two/One 44' x 37' 1,628 8'6" 185 102 120Belmont One 21' x 37' 777 8'6" 90 51 60Ryman Room 53' x 28' 1,484 9' 180 99 140Ryman One 27' x 28' 756 9' 85 42 60Ryman Two 26' x 28' 728 9' 85 42 60Fourth FloorCountry 18' x 24' 432 9' 50 24 30Rhythm & Blues 24' x 24' 560 9' 64 38 50Rock & Roll 24' x 24' 560 9' 64 38 50Gospel 24' x 24' 560 9' 64 38 50Bluegrass 24' x 24' 560 9' 64 38 50Jazz 24' x 24' 560 9' 64 38 50Classical 24' x 24' 560 9' 64 38 50

There are an additional 25 separate function rooms and 175,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space attached to the hotel in the Nashville Convention Center.

LEVEL 4LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

LOBBY LEVEL


60577


ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

Capitol Ballroom* 89' x 120' 10,680 22' 1,000 600 800Ballroom 1 or 4 89' x 40' 3,560 22' 275 170 220Ballroom 2 & 3 89' x 40' 3,560 22' 275 170 220Ballroom 1 & 2 89' x 60' 5,340 22' 500 250 360Ballroom 3 & 4 89' x 60' 5,340 22' 500 250 360Ballroom 1, 2 & 3 89' x 80' 7,120 22' 775 375 500Ballroom 2, 3 & 4 89' x 80' 7,120 22' 775 375 500Davidson Room* 69' x 30' 2,070 9' 200 100 140Davidson Room A or B 34'5" x 30' 1,035 9' 90 40 70Boardroom 12' x 22' 264 7'6" — —Suite 3 24' x 24' 576 10' 40 20 40Suite 4, 5 or 6* 55' x 26'5" 1,558 7'6" 150 75 110Suite 4, 5, 6, 7, A or B 27'5" x 26'5" 729 7'6" 80 35 60Suite 7 55' x 26'5" 1,558 7'6" 100 50 100Suite 11 28' x 20' 560 10' — —Pinnacle Ballroom — 2,815 9' 40 140Legislative Terrace — 1,732 — — — 130*Rooms are divisible

20 ppl conf.

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The Sheraton Nashville Downtown is centrally located in the heart of downtown, across the street from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, two blocks from the Nashville Convention Center and three blocks from the Bridgestone Arena. The hotel is also within walking distance to LP Field™, home of the Tennessee Titans, and the city’s business, entertainment and dining district. The hotel overlooks the Tennessee State Capitol and the Legislative Plaza.

Rated among the finest accommodations in the city, each of our 472 elegantly appointed rooms, including nine executive suites, provides a panoramic view of the Nashville skyline and scenic countryside beyond. As an added convenience, our entire hotel is nonsmoking, while specified concierge floors offer you evening turndown service, daily newspapers, breakfast and hors d’oeuvres. Wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all guest rooms.

Reconnect over a meal in our newly renovated Speakers Bistro, serving New Southern cuisine. Relax with your favorite beverage in Sessions Lounge featuring a Starbucks™ kiosk in the morning and a full complement of beverages in the evening.

For your relaxation and recreation, The Gym features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, as well as an indoor swimming pool.

Choose from 25,000 square feet of meeting space including Nashville’s only rooftop revolving ballroom, the Pinnacle. We offer a variety of room sizes and configurations to suit your specialized needs for meetings from 12-1,000. Number of Rooms: 472 Number of Suites: 9

623 Union St. • Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 259-2000 • (800) 325-3535 • Fax: (615) 742-6057

www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown

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Gaylord Opryland is moving to a new beat. Here you’ll find exquisite guest rooms; world-class dining; a luxurious spa; nonstop entertainment; and new experiences around every corner. Gaylord Opryland represents the best of world-class elegance with the highest levels of personal service all served up with a fun, exciting new rhythm and style.

Gaylord Opryland boasts 2,881 guest rooms and suites, including the recently renovated and redesigned Magnolia corridor. Each room pampers you with the highest quality bedding, high-speed wireless access and trend-setting decor, immersing guests in a modern oasis of style and comfort. Guests will enjoy new tastes and culinary experiences in our innovative restaurants featuring brand-new Ravello and Solario. From casual fare to world-class fine dining, it’s all right here.

Entertainment abounds at Gaylord Opryland – you’re in Music City, after all! Live music can be found throughout the atriums and lounges, as well as at the resort’s many special attractions and events. And, for late night excitement, Fuse Sports Club ignites Nashville’s nightlife – with an enticing combination of music, cocktails and an electric atmosphere.

When your guests are ready for recreation and relaxation, they’ll love the options at Gaylord Opryland, including the European-style of Relâche™ Spa; Gaylord Springs® Golf Links; three sparkling swimming pools; unique specialty retail shops; and 9 acres of incredible, climate-controlled atriums brimming with lush gardens, cascading waterfalls, winding paths and an indoor river with its own Delta flatboats.

With 600,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, it’s no wonder Gaylord Opryland is the premier meetings destination in Nashville. If you need it – we can do it! From a large-scale exhibition with heavy freight or a general session for 5,000 to a high-end board meeting or small team-building session, we’ve got the expertise to do it all – and do it with ease!

And with all this … what your guests will remember most is the warm, personal service they will experience throughout their stay at Gaylord Opryland. With an exciting new spirit, the award-winning Gaylord Opryland is proud to be part of Nashville’s vibrant meetings and tourism industry.

Please refer to the venue section for our expanded listing.Number of Rooms: 2,881 • Number of Suites: 174

2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214-1297 (615) 458-2800 • Fax: (615) 458-2828

[email protected] • www.gaylordopryland.com

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ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

Volunteer 108'x69' 7,453 16' 800 500 600Armstrong1&2 35'x35' 1,225 16' 112 60 80Armstrong 35'x64' 2,240 16' 224 160 180Boone 35'x64' 2,240 16' 224 160 180Crockett 35'x64' 2,240 16' 224 160 180Armstrong&Boone 70'x64' 4,480 16' 448 320 340Boone&Crockett 70'x64' 4,480 16' 448 320 340Donelson 25'x23' 550 9' 50 25 40Robertson 25'x23' 550 9' 50 25 40Ryman1,2&3 21'x35' 735 9' 70 44 50McKissack1,2&3 21'x35' 735 9' 70 44 50JubileeBoardroom 27'x19' 513 9' — — —BredesenTerrace 28'x90' 290 12' 240 150 220RymanTerrace 28'x64' 1,792 — — — 180

Location and Luxury…The Hilton Nashville Downtown is perfectly placed in the heart

of Music City. Located steps away from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Bridgestone Arena, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville Convention Center and the “entertainment district,” while only a few mere blocks to LP Field™ and famous Music Row.

Nashville’s only all-suites luxury hotel with AAA Four Diamond award status. Expansive atrium lobby with beautiful mahogany grand staircase, spacious accommodations and meeting space. Each guest suite features the Serenity comfort bed, luxurious linens and a private parlor equipped with all the modern conveniences of home.

The 15,000 square feet of meeting space includes a grand ballroom, boardrooms, 10 flexible meeting rooms, pre-function areas and the newly renovated Bredesen Terrace, overlooking the downtown skyline. Over 1,000 people can be easily accommodated in this comfortable, well-appointed space that boasts state-of-the-art audiovisual.

You can dine in one of four restaurants and lounges, including the world-renowned Palm restaurant, THE Sportsgrille – the place for food, beverage and sports, or meet friends and associates in the Parkview Café and Lounge to enjoy live entertainment or at MarketStreet for a traditional Southern breakfast. Number of Suites: 330

121 Fourth Ave. S. • Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 620-1000 Fax: (615) 620-2050 • www.nashvillehilton.com

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ClassroomCapacity

BanquetCapacity

West End Boardroom 18' x 24' 486 11' — — 16Mid Town Room 27' x 23' 621 11' 60 39 40Hillsboro 1 39' x 24' 936 13' 72 54 60Hillsboro 2 29' x 24' 696 13' 56 42 50Hillsboro 3 31' x 24' 744 13' 56 42 50Hillsboro 100' x 24' 2,400 13' 208 132 160Vista Ballroom A 41' x 30' 1,230 17' 146 84 80Vista Ballroom B 41' x 30' 1,230 17' 146 84 80Vista Ballroom C 41' x 41' 1,681 17' 220 105 120Vista Ballroom D 41' x 41' 1,681 17' 220 105 120Vista Ballroom 83' x 83' 7,000 17' 500 450 500

At Hutton Hotel, there’s no such thing as routine business. A Conde Nast Traveler Hot List property in the heart of West End, we invite you to reward clients and colleagues with a refreshing escape from ordinary Nashville meeting facilities. Select from a unique array of venues – each featuring contemporary designs and state-of-the-art equipment. For increased focus and privacy, reserve a Forum Room … an exclusive option with living quarters, private boardroom, 50-inch flat screen for presentations, audio and video conferencing, and full-service catering. Host your next gathering at our Nashville conference center and treat your guests to a luxurious, yet unpretentious, destination. Our four-diamond facilities and services include:

• 13,600 square feet of elegantly appointed event space

• 7,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, with panoramic windows overlooking downtown Nashville

• Nine flexible meeting rooms

• Executive Boardroom

• Forum Room, with living quarters, private boardroom, 50-inch flat screen for presentations, audio and video conferencing, and full-service catering

• State-of-the-art fiber optic, electrical, lighting and sound systems

• Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access

• Conference concierge, to assist with all your meeting needs

• First-class catering with a dedicated banquet kitchen

NumberofRooms:247•NumberofSuites:53

1808WestEndAve.•Nashville,TN37203(615)340-9333•www.huttonhotel.com

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Cumberland Ballroom 70' x 90' 7,500 30' 900 400 500Nashville Ballroom 124' x 66' 7,812 12' 950 550 700Salon A, B, C, F, G, H (each) 22' x 31' 682 12' 75 40 50Salon ABC or FGH (combined) 66' x 31' 2,046 15' 230 100 170Salon D or E (each) 66' x 31' 2,046 15' 250 110 180Salon DE (combined) 63' x 66' 4,092 15' 500 250 370Capitol Ballroom 44' x 28' 3,432 11' 250 180 240Capitol I or II (each) 44' x 39' 1,716 11' 250 180 240Jackson 17' x 32' 544 10' 50 30 30Chattanooga 17' x 32' 544 10' 50 30 30Knoxville 17' x 32' 544 10' 50 30 30Memphis 17' x 32' 544 10' 50 30 30

Great Space. Great Service. Great Location. That’s music to your ears.

With over 25,000 square feet of meeting space conveniently located on one level, the Nashville Airport Marriott® creates the perfect setting for successful business meetings, memorable social gatherings and exquisite wedding receptions. Enjoy the convenience of wireless Internet access in all public areas and meeting rooms. Our full service, on-site catering and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment will ensure a flawless event.

Conveniently located minutes from Nashville International Airport (BNA) and downtown Nashville, the hotel features upgraded amenities including a spacious indoor/outdoor swimming pool, modern fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle and delectable Southern cuisine at the 2 Rivers Grille. Now, that is music to everyone’s ears!

Number of Rooms: 380 • Number of Suites: 12

600 Marriott Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214-5010(615) 889-9300 • Fax: (615) 889-9315 • www.nashvilleairportmarriott.com

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The Sheraton Music City blends the charm of an elegant Southern mansion with technology and amenities that surpass expectations. Situated on 23 lush acres, offering 410 oversize guest rooms and 32,000 square feet of event space, the Sheraton Music City is the second-largest freestanding convention hotel in the Nashville area. Perfect for meetings of 10-1,300, this hotel offers 31 separate breakout rooms centrally located on one floor, a lush outdoor courtyard perfect for receptions and lunches, and the stunning 11,200-square-foot Plantation Ballroom.

This property combines a tradition of service excellence with a state-of-the-art facility to create a guest experience that is unmatched in Nashville. The hotel’s commitment to a positive guest experience is underscored by the achievement of 10 Meetings & Conventions magazine’s Gold Key awards and customer satisfaction scores that lead the industry.

Sheraton Music City offers a wide variety of amenities

beginning with oversized guest rooms, each with a private balcony or patio. Enjoy a cocktail in the Veranda Lounge or sample the many culinary delights at the popular Old Hickory Grill. Business and concierge services are available, as well as Link @ Sheraton, a totally new way for guests to stay connected with friends, family and work while away from home. Don’t forget the hotel’s complimentary fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, free parking and complimentary airport shuttle service.

Regardless of your reason for visiting Nashville, the Sheraton Music City and its friendly staff will oversee every detail, ensuring that your stay is both productive and enjoyable. Located within minutes of downtown Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and Nashville International Airport, Sheraton Music City is the perfect destination for meetings and events of all types.


777 McGavock Pk. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 885-2200 • (800) 325-3535 • Fax: (615) 231-1120

www.sheraton.com/musiccity

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61191Meetings are stylish at Hotel Indigo – Nashville. Enjoy the

colorful, trendy atmosphere of Hotel Indigo – Music Row or the elegant, historic feel of Hotel Indigo – Downtown. Each hotel has ample square footage of versatile and high-tech meeting space. Rooms are equipped with flat-panel wall-mounted screens and computer hook-up capability. Wireless Internet access is also a plus. Natural lighting and no pillars or obstructions make the space ideal for mid-sized groups. Additional function space includes a sky-tower terrace overlooking the Nashville skyline and a two-bedroom penthouse suite boasting 3,000 square feet. Delicious catering menus are fulfilled in house. Our hotels offer an open and inviting residential atmosphere of relaxation. Hardwood and original terrazzo floors and area rugs in the guest rooms, and public spaces make for a clean and refreshing experience. Oversized beds complete with high-quality linens, fluffy pillows and cozy duvets will give you a restful night’s sleep. Wake up each day by using our open, spa-inspired showers, which

are complete with deluxe Aveda products, and then sip on a cup of Starbucks coffee served out of each lobby. Visit our restaurants serving libations that will make your mouth water. While quenching your thirst at our lobby bar, enjoy our nightly live music from some of our famous local singers and songwriters. You can even satisfy your artistic side by checking out our SEVEN Art Gallery. Complimentary 24-hour fitness center, business center and Wi-Fi in guestrooms are standards. Hotel Indigo – designed to be more than a beige box and delivering an experience unlike any other.

Nashville – Music Row Number of Rooms: 140 Suites: 40 Nashville – Downtown Number of Rooms: 97

Nashville – Music Row • 1719 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 329-4200 Nashville – Downtown • 301 Union St. • Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 891-6000

(866) 2-INDIGO • www.hotelindigo.com

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Southern Grand Ballroom 41' x 96' 3,888 11' 500 270 385Carolinas Ballroom 33' x 54' 1,756 11' 224 120 180Ballroom Foyer — 1,767 — — — —Embassy Boardroom 17' x 29' 478 11' — —Georgia Boardroom 17' x 29' 478 11' 60 27 36Alabama Boardroom 18' x 24' 444 11' 52 24 36Arkansas Boardroom 18' x 24' 444 11' 52 24 367 Governor Suites 13' x 38' 490 — — — —Atrium Terrace 20' x 45' 900 — — — —

Here you’ll find the perfect balance of comfort and functionality – with more than 14,000 square feet of flexible event space accommodating meetings up to 300. Guests enjoy a spacious two-room suite and lush open-air atrium where you can spread out

and unwind. Experience our complimentary amenities including daily cooked-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception†. Other amenities include high-speed Internet access, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, free parking, free airport transportation, self-service business center, restaurant and lounge, Hilton HHonors® Points & Miles™*. Just minutes from Nashville International Airport and a short drive to downtown Nashville’s entertainment and business district.

10 Century Blvd. • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 871-0033 • (800) EMBASSY • Fax: (615) [email protected] • www.nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com

Number of Suites: 296©2011 Hilton Hospitality Inc. †Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age. *HHonors membership, earnings and redemption of points are subject to HHonors terms and conditions. Normal rules for earning HHonors points and airline miles apply.

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The largest Holiday Inn Express in the United States (U.S.) is ready to welcome you to downtown Nashville with its 10,000 square feet of meeting space and 287 guest rooms with 14 suites. Renovated in 2008, the Holiday

Inn Express Nashville Downtown is ready for your next meeting, retreat or special event. Updates included stylish new sleeping rooms, plasma TVs, microwaves and refrigerators, VIP suites, and a brand-new fitness center. In addition to the updates to our rooms, our lobby and outside patio are freshly designed, and all areas of the hotel are equipped with free wireless Internet.

Enjoy the recently relaunched Holiday Inn Express brand that you have come to know and love, and enjoy full-service amenities and Southern hospitality for your next group in Nashville!

Broadway and 10th Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203(615) 244-0150 • Fax: (615) 251-4591 • [email protected] • www.hiexndt.com



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Entertainment District 52' x 70' 3,800 11' 440 220 300Amphitheater 69' x 44' 3,000 10' — 85 —Arts District 27' x 37' 1,050 10' 100 60 60Business District (Board Room) 27' x 15' 450 10' — — 18Overflow Room 38' x 50' 1,700 10' 80 40 70

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The Holiday Inn Opryland/Airport provides the level of service and amenities expected from a business-class hotel. Our newly renovated hotel has 383 guest rooms, including executive-level accommodations, an impressive business center and over 8,000 square feet of meeting space available for your

event in Music City. An indoor pool, whirlpool, dry sauna and workout facility are a few things available for your free time and enjoyment. We also offer Ivories nightclub with live entertainment nightly, Jackson’s Veranda restaurant with action food stations, and the Terrace bar for a relaxing light lunch or drinks in our impressive five-story atrium.

2200 Elm Hill Pike • Nashville, TN 37214(615) 883-9770 • Fax: (615) 391-4521 • www.hinashville.com

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Nashborough Ballroom 78' x 54' 4,200 12' 400 250 350 Three Individual Sections 26' x 54' 1,400 12' 150 85 100Cumberland or Hickory 25' x 18' 450 7'6" 40 24 30Mississippi or Harpeth 25' x 18' 450 7'6" 40 24 30Ocoee 25' x 18' 450 7'6" 40 24 30Tennessee 38' x 18' 684 7'6" 75 24 30Executive Boardroom 12' x 18' 216 7'6" Permanent Boardroom 10

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Parthenon Ballroom 94' x 50' 4,700 12/16' 350 324 400A 31' x 26' 806 12' 65 42 50B 31' x 26' 806 12' 65 42 60C 52' x 30' 1,560 16' 130 75 150D 31' x 26' 806 12' 65 42 50E 31' x 26' 806 12' 65 42 50Acorn Ballroom 63' x 40' 2,520 13'6" 280 120 200A, B, C (each) 40' x 20' 800 13’6" 80 42 60Crescent Room (widest portion of room) 56' x 24' 1,000 12' 65 45 70Chancellor’s Boardroom 20' x 14' 280 12' — — —

The Marriott at Vanderbilt University would be pleased to welcome your group to the Music City, where friendliness and hospitality are still second nature. We are located in the heart of West

End – just outside downtown Nashville – with a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife just beyond our doors.

Your attendees will be pampered by a boutique-style hotel where outstanding service is our number one priority. We happily provide a specialized Marriott event manager to ensure your conference is perfect from start to finish. Your Marriott awaits …

2555 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 321-1300 • Fax: (615) 321-1400 • www.marriottvanderbilt.com



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This upscale Nashville hotel is ideally situated just one mile from Nashville International Airport, providing guests with comfortable accommodations in a convenient location. Guests of the

Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport enjoy a wealth of on-site amenities, including complimentary airport shuttle service, heated indoor pool, fitness center, business center and free wireless Internet throughout the hotel, as well as easy access to popular local attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Stay at the Radisson and enjoy the exceptional service and Southern hospitality that make us one of the best Nashville hotels. Number of Rooms: 180 • Number of Suites: 24


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Volunteer Ballroom 76' x 25' 1,900 9' 220 100 150Nashville Room* 26' x 25' 650 9' 60 36 40Knoxville Room* 26' x 25' 650 9' 60 36 40Memphis Room* 21' x 25' 515 9' 40 24 32Chattanooga Room 22' x 26' 572 9' 60 35 40Gatlinburg Room 22' x 26' 572 9' 60 35 40Heckuva Deck Outdoors 1,600 — — — 120Brentwood Boardroom 24' x 12' 288 9' — — 12Franklin Boardroom 24' x 12' 288 9' 24 16 12

*Rooms can be combined. Call for dimensions and capacity.

1112 Airport Center Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 889-9090 • www.radisson.com/hotels/tnnashvl

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The Union Station Hotel, a majestic 1900 train station, has returned to its original elegance and grandeur with an $11 million reno-vation. Let this National Historic Landmark transport you to a world

of first-class service and luxury. Marvel at the original 65-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling and rare base-relief sculptures adorning the lobby.

Enjoy timeless accommodations in one of the 125 spacious guest rooms and suites. Each has been dramatically renovated and is exquisitely decorated with unique architectural personality.

Twelve thousand square feet of versatile meeting and event space accommodating up to 500 guests, ideal for grand celebrations or intimate affairs. Located in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Frist Center and mere blocks to the Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Convention Center, Ryman Auditorium and Vanderbilt University.

1001 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 726-1001 • Fax: (615) 248-3554 • www.unionstationhotelnashville.com



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Grand Lobby 103' x 54' 5,340 65' 500 — 320McKinley’s 42' x 52' 2,347 18' 216 126 180Major’s 44' x 39' 1,718 18' 180 104 170Louisville/Nashville 48' x 53' 2,550 11' 180 80 170Montfort/Lewis 48' x 18' 875 11' 100 62 80Mercury 40' x 17' 925 10' 100 48 50Coach 15' x 17' 256 10' — — —

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1008 19th Ave. S. • Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 340-7500 • (866) 420-5486Email: [email protected] • www.scarrittbennett.org

Historic Scarritt-Bennett Center is the perfect place for your next meeting, confer-ence or retreat. The gothic architecture, beautiful grounds and warm hospitality provide a peaceful environment.

• 25 Meeting/Break-out Rooms (Capacity 4-300) – Auditorium

• Affordable Residence-hall Style Overnight Accommodations for up to 139

• 10 Park-like Acres of Relaxing Grounds

• Excellent On-site Catering

• Walking Distance to Music Row, Vanderbilt and Area Restaurants

• Minutes from Downtown Entertainment Districts, Convention Center and Arena

• 15 minutes to Nashville Airport

• Complimentary Parking

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231 Sixth Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 345-7120 www.thehermitagehotel.com

Get a taste of Tennessee tradition. Southern hospitality and all the comforts of home combine at The Hermitage Hotel, in the center of downtown Nashville.

Opened in 1910, The Hermitage Hotel has been woven into the history and memories of Nashville and her residents for more than 100 years. With a deep respect for Nashville and Tennessee, The Hermitage Hotel is committed to preserving the region’s heritage and practicing the traditions that make hospitality synonymous with the South.

Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, staying at The Hermitage Hotel will make your trip more fun, more beautiful and much more memorable. The Hermitage Hotel is Tennessee’s only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel.

seeing starsAlthough Nashville is one

of the world’s most famous entertainment capitals, it’s also home base for many artists who live, work and play here.

While it’s easy to see entertainers headlining performances at live music venues around town, it’s also possible to do some stargazing while dining out, shopping or sightseeing.

Possible star-sighting opportunities include a trip to the famed Grand Ole Opry, The Bluebird Cafe, Tootsies Orchid Lounge or other downtown honky-tonks; visiting the Music City Walk of Fame; and even dropping by the Visitor Information Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, where artists pop in and out for live interviews on Sirius XM Radio.


Alexis Inn & Suites 600 Ermac Dr. at Elm Hill Pk. Corner • 889-4466 • alexisinn.com • Rooms: 108 • Suites: 27 • King Beds: 44 • Double Beds: 34

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Boardroom 300 8’ 20 15

Best Western Suites 201 Music City Cir. • 902-9940 • bestwestern.com/prop/43134 • Rooms: 100 • Suites: 100 • King Beds: 28 • Double Beds: 72


ConferenceRoom 23’x27’ 600 10’ 40 40 24

Club-Hotel Nashville 2435 Atrium Way • 883-0500 • nashvilleclubhotel.com • Rooms: 134 • Suites: 16 • King Beds: 35 • Double Beds: 83


Boardroom 18’x12’ 216 10’ 10terraceRoom 27’x22’ 595 10’ 50 36 50

Comfort Inn – Music City 2407 Brick Church Pk. • 226-3300 • choicehotels.com/hotel/tn389 • Rooms: 118 • Suites: 88 • King Beds: 49 • Double Beds: 69


thefletcher 12’x24’ 288 9’ 20 20 20thetalbot 24’x48’ 1,200 9’ 40 40 40

Comfort Suites Airport 2521 Elm Hill Pk. • 391-3919 • comfortsuite.com/hotel/tn363 • Suites: 94 • King Beds: 47 • Double Beds: 27


MeetingRoom 54’x23’ 1,062 8’ 100 55 55

Country Inn & Suites – Airport 590 Donelson Pk. • 874-8040 • countryinns.com/nashvilletn_airport • Rooms: 94 • Suites: 20 • King Beds: 61 • Double Beds: 33


MeetingRoom 20’x12.5’ 250 9’ 25 16

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Nashville South 400 Collins Park Dr., Antioch • 731-8540 • countryinns.com/nashvilletn_south • Rooms: 100 • Suites: 40 • King Beds: 28 • Double Beds: 37


BanquetRoom 18’x75’ 2,400 8’ 300 200 250Boardroom 20’x46’ 500 10’ 6-8 6-8 6-8SmallMeetingRoom 20’x20’ 400 8’ 60 30 40

Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport 2508 Elm Hill Pk. • 883-9500 • marriott.com/bnaca • Rooms: 145 • Suites: 11 • King Beds: 86 • Double Beds: 48


MeetingRoomA&B* 44’x25’ 1,100 9’ 70 54 70MeetingRoomAorB 22’x25’ 550 9’ 40 27 36

Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown 170 Fourth Ave. N. • 256-0900 • nashvilledowntowncourtyard.com • Rooms: 192 • Suites: 11 • King Beds: 132 • Double Beds: 60


BoardroomA 11’x23’ 253 14’ 6-seatboardroomBoardroomBorC 13’x26’ 338 12’ 10-seatboardroomCashier 28’x25’ 700 8’ 60 32 30ExchangeBallroom* 60’x26’ 1,570 9’ 160 100 100ExchangeAorB 30’x26’ 785 9’ 90 50 50teller 22’x23’ 500 8’ 40 26 40vault 20’x20’ 400 14’ 50reception

Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland 125 Music City Cir. • 882-9133 • marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnaco-courtyard-nashville-at-opryland • Rooms: 94 • Suites: 7 • King Beds: 40 • Double Beds: 54


MeetingA 25’x30’ 550 9’ 25 25 25

Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt/West End 1901 West End Ave. • 327-9900 • courtyard.com/bnawe • Rooms: 226 • Suites: 7 • King Beds: 142 • Double Beds: 73


BanquetRoomA 24’x42’ 1,000 9’ 75 45 60BanquetRoomB 19’x28’ 500 9’ 30 18 32

Days Inn Stadium 211 N. First St. • 254-1551 • daysinn.com • Rooms: 180 • King Beds: 61 • Double Beds: 119


Boardroom 24’x24’ 576 9’ 40 25 25CumberlandRoom 60’x64’ 4,000 9’ 250 200 200SkySuite 14’x30’ 420 40Skyview 36’x42’ 3,367 200

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DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown 315 Fourth Ave. N. • 244-8200 • nashvilledoubletree.com • Rooms: 337 • Suites: 35 • King Beds: 119 • Double Beds: 183


Brentwood/franklin* 23’x50’ 1,150 8’ 80 40 60Brentwood 27’x23’ 621 8’ 40 20 30franklin 23’x23’ 529 8’ 40 20 30CumberlandBallroom* 70’x100’ 7,000 14’ 900 375 550CumberlandNorth 52’x70’ 3,640 14’ 475 200 275CumberlandSouth 48’x70’ 3,360 14’ 425 175 225Jackson 40’x27’ 1,080 8’ 80 40 80SalonE 33’x70’ 2,310 14’ 220 100 160SalonsA&B* 46’x70’ 1,400 14’ 160 80 80SalonAorB 23’x35’ 750 14’ 80 40 40SalonsC&D* 44’x70’ 3,080 14’ 420 190 240tennesseeBallroomA&B* 46’x36’ 1,656 10’ 180 90 120tennesseeAorB 36’x23’ 828 10’ 90 45 60

Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport 2424 Atrium Way • 889-8889 • nashvilleairportsuites.doubletree.com • Suites: 138 • King Beds: 100 • Double Beds: 38


Chattanooga 23’x21’ 485 9’ 30 20 30Knoxville 28’x19’ 609 9’ 30 20 30Memphis 16’x18’ 288 9’ 10-seatconf.suiteNashville 11’x17’ 187 9’ 10-seatconf.suitetennesseeA&B* 25’x44’ 1,100 9’ 80 65 70tennesseeAorB 25’x22’ 550 9’ 30 25 30

Drury Inn & Suites Airport 555 Donelson Pk. • 902-0400 • druryhotels.com/properties/nashvilleairport.cfm • Rooms: 155 • Suites: 25 • King Beds: 50 • Double Beds: 50


large#111 42’x27’ 1,134 60 28 30Small#218 24’x15’ 360 15Small#318 24’x15’ 360 15Small#418 24’x15’ 360 15

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport 10 Century Blvd. • 871-0033 • nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com • Suites: 296 • King Beds: 208 • Double Beds: 88

Advertising Partner, p. 62Function Room Room Dimensions Square Footage Ceiling Height Theater Capacity Classroom Capacity Banquet Capacity

7GovernorSuites 13’x38’ 490AlabamaBoardroom 18’x24’ 444 11’ 52 24 36ArkansasBoardroom 18’x24’ 444 11’ 52 24 36Atriumterrace 20’x45’ 900CarolinasBallroom* 33’x54’ 1,756 11’ 224 120 180EmbassyBoardroom 17’x29’ 478 11’ permanentboardroomGeorgiaBoardroom 17’x29’ 478 11’ 60 27 36SouthernGrandBallroom* 41’x96’ 3,888 11’ 500 270 385

Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt 1811 Broadway • 320-8899 • nashvilleatvanderbilt.embsuites.com • Suites: 208 • King Beds: 136 • Double Beds: 72


MusicRowBoardroom 13’x21’ 273 9’totalCommodore* 42’x35’ 1,470 10’6” 150 85 120CommodoreAorB 21’x35’ 735 10’6” 60 35 50totaltitan* 26’x36’ 936 9’ 80 36 50titanAorB 13’x36’ 468 9’ 45 15 40

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr. • 458-2800 • gaylordopryland.com • Rooms: 2,881 • Suites: 174 • King Beds: 661 • Double Beds: 2,051

Notes: Total Exhibit Space: 288,972 square feet

Advertising Partner, p. 30 and 56Function Room Room Dimensions Square Footage Ceiling Height Theater Capacity Classroom Capacity Banquet Capacity

DeltaBallroom* 208’x267’ 55,314 24’ 7,050 3,744 3,910DeltaA 124’x207’ 25,556 24’ 3,102 1,656 1,700DeltaB,CorD 123’x206’ 25,338 24’ 3,102 1,584 1,700Governor’sA&E* 61’x99’ 6,052 18’ 784 432 400Governor’sB 61’x99’ 6,056 18’ 784 432 400Governor’sBallroom* 99’x185’ 18,273 18’ 2,016 1,296 1,280Governor’sSouth 97’x99’ 9,603 18’ 1,176 648 560Governor’sNorth 86’x99’ 8,514 18’ 1,176 648 560Governor’sC&D 61’x99’ 6,039 18’ 748 432 400Governor’sChamber 30’x133’ 3,973 10’5” 469 258 300SectionA 23’x29’ 671 10’5” 70 30 50SectionBorC 25’x30’ 740 10’5” 80 45 50SectionD 30’x30’ 892 10’5” 105 60 60SectionE 29’x30’ 865 10’5” 405 60 60


presidentialA&B* 67’x141’ 9,380 23’ 1,110 624 600presidentialBallroom* 141’x208’ 29,120 23’ 3,696 1,890 2,160presidentialSouth 109’x140’ 15,260 23’ 1,748 972 960presidentialNorth 99’x140’ 13,680 23’ 1,820 864 960presidentialC&E* 73’x141’ 10,360 23’ 1,221 648 600presidentialChamberA 41’x48’ 1,826 10’ 204 96 140presidentialChamberB 51’x50’ 2,121 10’ 189 129 150presidentialD* 67’x141’ 9,465 23’ 1,120 594 600presidentialE 73’x70’ 5,180 23’ 561 324 300RymanBallroom* 99’7”x60’7” 6,033 13’ 756 456 390RymanA 30’5”x39’7” 1,204 13’ 144 66 60RymanB 30’5”x19’8” 598 13’ 56 30 20RymanC 30’5”x40’3” 1,224 13’ 144 63 60RymanD 30’2”x39’7” 1,194 13’ 144 63 60RymanE 30’2”x19’8” 593 13’ 56 30 20Rymanf 30’2”x40’3” 1,214 13’ 136 63 60RymanChamber* 30’x59’ 1,685 8’ 150 84 100ChamberA,BorC 19’x29’ 560 8’ 45 24 30RymanExhibithall* 263,772RymanB* 600’x180’-210’ 113,026 16’RymanC 477’x305’-340’ 150,755 19’tennesseeBallroom* 117’x160’ 18,105 21’ 1,944 1,140 1,280tennesseeA&B 49’x115’4” 5,766 21’ 330 180 400SectionAorB 49’x57’11” 2,892 21’ 620 360 200tennesseeC 62’x119’ 6,534 21’ 728 456 450tennesseeD&E* 48’8”x116’6” 5,746 21’ 560 396 400

Delta island roomsBoardroom 30’x30’ 758 17’ 16-seatboardroomDeltaIslandA-C* 28’x69’ 1,951 12’6” 182 96 140DeltaIslandD 24’8”x24’5” 602 12’6” 55 18 40DeltaIslandE 28’2”x43’6” 1,225 11’ 147 63 80DeltaIslandf 21’2”x44’11” 951 12’5” 110 48 70

Delta mezzanineBayouA&B* 58’x59’ 3,592 11’ 450 240 280BayouC&D* 59’x65’ 3,612 11’ 480 264 280BayouE 41’x65’ 2,619 11’ 308 159 190CanalA-D* 45’x130’ 5,990 11’ 700 405 440SectionA 41’x45’ 1,945 11’ 231 114 120SectionB 31’x45’ 1,376 11’ 168 90 120SectionC 30’x45’ 1,389 11’ 184 96 80SectionD 28’x45’ 1,245 11’ 161 72 80CanalE 31’x66’ 2,011 11’ 236 132 150

magnolia mezzanineBelleMeadeA&B 40’x20’10” 800 9’11” 74 42 50BelleMeadeC&D 39’x20’ 800 9’11’ 57 42 50BelmontA 19’x32’10” 627 9’5” 48 33 50BelmontB 19’x31’ 589 9’5” 45 27 50BelmontC 19’x30’ 570 9’5” 45 27 50Cheekwood*A/B/C 57’2”x42’ 2,475 11’ 260 147 170SectionAorC 17’7”x42’ 714 11’ 66 48 40SectionB 21’7”x47’2” 924 11’ 112 42 50CheekwoodD&E 19’2”x20’9” 380 10’ 24 18 20Cheekwoodf 20’3”x40’10” 820 11’ 105 42 60CheekwoodG&h 38’4”x40’9” 1,558 11’ 180 102 120hermitageA&B* 57’x43’ 2,451 14’ 280 168 150hermitageC&D* 60’x79’ 4,680 13’10” 600 500 300hermitageE 25’x40’ 1,000 13’11” 108 63 60MagnoliaBallroom 58’x58’ 3,364 16’ 392 240 250MagnoliaBoardroomA 18’11”x32’4” 608 11’ 16-seatboardroomMagnoliaBoardroomB 18’8”x40’9” 779 11’ 80 42 50

presidential mezzanineJackson*A/B 36’4”x44’8” 1,623 10’5” 154 75 120lincolnA 33’x46’ 1,548 10’4” 184 87 110lincolnB 20’x30’ 588 10’5” 56 27 40lincolnC-E* 34’x86’ 2,906 10’4” 396 168 210presidentialBoardroomA 40’x37’ 1,365 10’ 144 60 90presidentialBoardroomB 17’8”x38’5” 679 10’ 57 36 40washingtonA 15’x20’ 298 9’ 24 9 10washingtonB 45’x83’ 3,707 11’ 440 225 240

GuestHouse International Inn & Suites 2420 Music Valley Dr. • 885-4030 • guesthouseintl.com • Rooms: 185 • Suites: 13 • King Beds: 13 • Double Beds: 147


valleyBallroom* 64’x43’ 2,509 8’ 175 200valleyNorth 27’x43’ 1,187 8’ 100 80valleySouth 27’x34’ 902 8’ 60 50

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Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport 583 Donelson Pk. • 885-4242 • hamptoninn.hilton.com • Rooms: 111 • Suites: 31 • King Beds: 23 • Double Beds: 34


Boardroom 14’x18’ 252 8’ 10-seatboardroomlobbyMeetingRoom 16’x20’ 320 8’ 24 21

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills 2324 Crestmoor Rd. • 777-0001 • nashgreenhillssuites.hamptoninn.com • Rooms: 97 • Suites: 26 • King Beds: 46 • Double Beds: 25


BelleMeadeRoom 18’x50’ 900 19’ 100 60 72CheekwoodBoardroom 19’x20’ 380 9’ 10-seatboardroomIroquoisRoom 22’x24’ 528 9’ 50 20 32

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown 310 Fourth Ave. S. • 277-5000 • hamptondowntownnashville.com • Rooms: 154 • Suites: 39 • King Beds: 71 • Double Beds: 83


Ballroom 52’x48’ 1,248 12’ 120 80 80Ensemble 26’x24’ 624 12’ 80 40 40Interlude 26’x24’ 624 12’ 80 40 40opusBoardroom 19’x30’ 510 12’ 12-seatboardroom

Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland 230 Rudy Cir. • 620-2500 • hamptoninn.hilton.com • Rooms: 122 • Suites: 36 • King Beds: 18 • Double Beds: 68


Boardroom 28’x13’ 364 9’ 10-seatboardroomCumberland 28’x41’ 1,148 9’ 100 50 60

Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt 1919 West End Ave. • 329-1144 • hamptoninnnashville.com • Rooms: 171 • Suites: 1 • King Beds: 90 • Double Beds: 81


Suite116 30’x20’ 600 8’ 8-seatboardroom

The Hermitage Hotel 231 Sixth Ave. N. • 244-3121 • thehermitagehotel.com • Rooms: 120 • Suites: 4 • King Beds: 96 • Double Beds: 24


Governor’sSalon 16’x24’ 394 8’ 20 30GrandBallroom 36’x68’ 2,484 17’ 280 150 230performingArtsSuite 17’x48’ 906 8’ 70 35 50StateRoom 17’x21’ 361 12’ 20 30veranda 14’x99’ 1,386 22’ 160 100

Hilton Nashville Downtown 121 Fourth Ave. S. • 620-1000 • www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BNANSHF-Hilton-Nashville-Downtown-Tennessee/index.do • Suites: 330 • King Beds: 182 • Double Beds: 148


Armstrong* 35’x64’ 2,240 16’ 224 192 180Armstrong1or2 35’x35’ 1,225 16’ 112 70 80BooneorCrockett 35’x64’ 2,240 16’ 224 160 180JubileeBoardroom 25’x19’ 513 9’ 12-seatboardroomMcKissack1,2or3 21’x35’ 735 9’ 70 44 50McKissackterrace 28’x90’ 2,520 220RobertsonorDonelson 25’x23’ 575 14’ 112 36 40Ryman1,2or3 21’x35’ 475 9’ 70 44 50Rymanterrace 64’x28’ 1,792 180volunteerBallroom* 108’x69’ 7,452 16’ 800 540 630A* 39’x69’ 2,691 16’ 250 150 180B 39’x69’ 2,691 16’ 250 150 180C 39’x69’ 2,691 16’ 250 150 180

Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport 412 Royal Pkwy. • 884-0088 • nashvilleairport.stayhgi.com • Rooms: 110 • King Beds: 63 • Double Beds: 47


Cordellhull&oldhickory(combined) 47’x27’ 1,269 9’ 90 65 80CordellhullMeetingRoom 24’x26’ 624 9’ 50 32 40oldhickoryMeetingRoom 24’x26’ 624 9’ 50 32 40

Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt 1715 Broadway • 369-5900 • nashvillevanderbilt.hgi.com • Rooms: 194 • Suites: 24 • King Beds: 96 • Double Beds: 98


AdeliciaExecutiveBoardroom 12’x6’ 312 12’ 12-seatboardroomBroadwayBallroom 44’x90’ 3,960 16’ 400 180 275Division 30’x44’ 1,320 16’ 170 60 120MusicSquarewest 30’x44’ 1,320 16’ 150 60 120prefunction 12’x112’ 1,344 16’ 100RoundabouthospitalitySuite 24’x38’ 912 12’ receptionof40SalonsDivision&MusicSquarewest 16’ 120 240SalonswestEnd&Division 16’ 120 240Skylineterrace 11’x27’ 297 18’westEnd 30’x44’ 1,320 16’ 150 60 120


Holiday Inn – The Crossings 201 Crossings Pl. • 731-2361 • ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/bnacr • Rooms: 138 • King Beds: 83 • Double Beds: 55


Crossroads 50’x25’ 1,250 10’ 80ExecutiveBoardroom 20’x15’ 300 12-seatboardroomNashville/tennesseeRooms 41’x22’ 902 10’ 80 60 50

Holiday Inn – Vanderbilt 2613 West End Ave. • 327-4707 • holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/bnavb/hoteldetail • Rooms: 300 • Suites: 3 • King Beds: 170 • Double Beds: 130


CentennialA,BorC 38’x21’ 798 9’ 80 45 45CentennialBallroom(combined) 38’x61’ 2,318 9’ 200 135 150parthenonRoom 37’x26’ 962 7’ 70 35 50vanderbilt 24’x26’ 624 9’ 48 24 30

Holiday Inn Express 920 Broadway • 244-0150 • ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnabw • Rooms: 285 • Suites: 14 • King Beds: 145 • Double Beds: 140


Amphitheater 69’x44’ 3,000 10’ 85ArtsDistrict 27’x37’ 1,050 10’ 100 60 60BusinessDistrict 27’x15’ 450 10’ 15-seatboardroomEntertainmentDistrict 52’x70’ 3,800 11’ 440 220 300overflowRoom 38’x50’ 1,700 10’ 80 40 70

Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport 1111 Airport Center Dr. • 883-1366 • hiexpress.com • Rooms: 206 • King Beds: 132 • Double Beds: 74


Boardroom 13’x9’ 247 8’ 8-seatboardroomDavidson 40’x26’ 1,040 24’ 80 49 56Donelson 27’x21’ 567 7’5” 40 24 24Jackson 27’x21’ 567 7’5” 40 24 24

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland 2461 McGavock Pk. • 829-7777 • hiexpress.com/opryland • Rooms: 113 • Suites: 28 • King Beds: 25 • Double Beds: 53


MeetingSpaceA 80’x21’ 1,680 9’ 100MeetingSpaceB 40’x21’ 840 9’

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Lenox 5612 Lenox Ave. • 353-0700 • holidayinn.com • Rooms: 105 • Suites: 3 • King Beds: 30 • Double Beds: 55


20-seatBoardroom 15’x25’ 375 8’

Holiday Inn Opryland Airport/Briley Parkway 2200 Elm Hill Pk. • 883-9770 • hinashville.com • Rooms: 383 • King Beds: 183 • Double Beds: 200


Atrium/terrace 100Cumberlandorhickory 25’x18’ 450 7’6” 40 24 100ExecutiveBoardroom 12’x18’ 216 7’6” 10-seatboardroom 10Mississippiorharpeth 25’x18’ 450 7’6” 40 24 30NashboroughBallroom* 78’x54’ 4,212 12’ 500 250 350threeIndividualSections 26’x54’ 1,404 12’ 150 85 120ocoee 25’x18’ 450 7’6” 40 24 30tennessee 38’x18’ 684 7’6” 75 40 60

Homewood Suites Airport 2640 Elm Hill Pk. • 884-8111 • homewoodsuites1.hilton.com • Rooms: 121 • Suites: 106 • King Beds: 107 • Double Beds: 14


CapeRoom 13.5’x26’ 345 10’ 10-seatboardroomMandarinRoom 17’x50’ 850 12’ 75 40tealRoom 20’x25’ 500 10’ 30 15

Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown 706 Church St. • 742-5550 • nashvilledowntown.homewoodsuites.com • Suites: 113 • King Beds: 101 • Double Beds: 12


hendrickRoom 53’x28’ 1,484 16’ 175 70 100MissionsBoardroom 13’x18’ 234 10’ 12-seatboardroom

Hotel Indigo Downtown 301 Union St. • 329-4200 • hotelindigo.com • Rooms: 97 • Suites: 1 • King Beds: 89 • Double Beds: 7


Boardroom 369 14SalonA 749 82 52 62SalonBC* 1,254 138 86 104SalonB 744 80 50 60SalonC 510 56 34 42SalonD 378 42 26 30

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Hotel Indigo Music Row 1719 West End Ave. • (866) 2-INDIGO • hotelindigo.com • Rooms: 139 • Suites: 45 • King Beds: 40 • Double Beds: 38


Country 33’x14.4’ 473 8’ 74 46 56Rhythm&BluesBallroom 42’x17’ 716 8’ 80 50 60BluesBallroom 21’x8’ 358 8’ 40 24 30RhythmBallroom 21’x8’ 358 8’ 40 24 30tejano 33’x17’ 567 8’ 62 38 46

Hotel Preston 733 Briley Pkwy. • 361-5900 • hotelpreston.com • Rooms: 200 • Suites: 4 • King Beds: 71 • Double Beds: 125


Build&Network 25’x33’ 575 10’ 60 30 40Create 34’x31’ 1,050 10’ 100 50 80GatherBallroom* 88’x50’ 4,400 10’8” 500 200 3501,2,3,4 22’x50’ 1,100 10’8” 100 50 80think 14’x22’ 308 10’ boardroom

Hutton Hotel 1808 West End Ave. • 340-9333 • huttonhotel.com • Rooms: 247 • Suites: 53 • King Beds: 154 • Double Beds: 37


hillsboro* 101’x24’ 2,424 13’ 200 160 165hillsboro2 29’x24’ 696 13’ 75 48 55hillsboro3 31’x24’ 744 13’ 75 48 55hillsboro1 39’x24’ 936 13’ 75 48 65MidtownRoom 27’x23’ 621 11’ 60 39 40vistaBallroom* 83’x83’ 7,000 17’ 500 450 500vistaBallroomC 41’x41’ 1,681 17’ 220 105 120vistaBallroomA 41’x30’ 1,230 17’ 146 84 120vistaBallroomD 41’x41’ 1,681 17’ 220 105 120vistaBallroomB 41’x30’ 1,230 17’ 146 84 120westEndBoardroom 18’x24’ 486 11’ 16

Hyatt Place Nashville Airport 721 Royal Pkwy. • 493-5200 • nashvilleairport.place.hyatt.com • Rooms: 83 • King Beds: 57 • Double Beds: 26


MeetingRoom 900 8’ 60 45 60

Hyatt Place Opryland 220 Rudy’s Cir. • 872-0422 • nashvilleopryland.place.hyatt.com • Rooms: 123 • Suites: 123 • King Beds: 83 • Double Beds: 40


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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 2100 West End Ave. • 320-1700 • loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Nashville-Hotel/Overview.aspx • Rooms: 340 • Suites: 14 • King Beds: 210 • Double Beds: 130


BernardBoardroom 19’x22’ 418 10’ 12-seatboardroomBranscomb 16’x20’ 320 10’ 24 16 20Calhoun* 17’x27’ 459 10’ 50 30 30Carmichael* 20’x27’ 540 10’ 50 32 40GoldRoom 21’x26’ 546 10’ 50 30 40Kirkland* 20’x27’ 540 10’ 60 32 40Kissam* 18’x19’ 342 10’ 32 20 20lyricRoom 25’x49’ 1,225 10’ 90 70 70Mctyeire* 27’x35’ 945 10’ 110 70 70Neely 24’x31’ 744 10’ 80 60 60platinumRoom 25’x28’ 700 10’ 70 50 50Rand 20’x20’ 400 10’ 30 16 20Sarratt* 24’x24’ 576 10’ 50 32 40SymphonyBallroom* 67’x126’ 8,442 18’ 1,125 540 750SymphonyI 67’x42’ 2,814 18’ 375 180 240SymphonyII 67’x42’ 2,814 18’ 375 180 240SymphonyIII 67’x42’ 2,814 18’ 375 180 240

Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt University 2555 West End Ave. • 321-1300 • marriott.com/bnaav • Rooms: 307 • Suites: 6 • King Beds: 179 • Double Beds: 128


AcornBallroom* 63’x40’ 2,520 13’6” 280 120 200A 40’x20’ 800 13’6” 80 42 60B 40’x20’ 800 13’6” 80 42 60C 40’x20’ 800 13’6” 80 42 60Chancellor’sBoardroom 20’x14’ 280 12’CrescentRoom 56’x24’ 1,000 12’ 65 45 70parthenonBallroom* 94’x50’ 4,700 16’ 350 324 320A 31’x26’ 806 12’ 65 42 50B 31’x26’ 806 12’ 65 42 50C 52’x30’ 1,560 16’ 130 75 110


D 31’x26’ 806 12’ 65 42 50E 31’x26’ 806 12’ 65 42 50pre-function 128’x16’ 1,900

Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. • 259-4343 • millenniumhotels.com/millenniumnashville • Rooms: 287 • Suites: 4 • King Beds: 98 • Double Beds: 185


CrownBallroom 84’x58’ 5,000 16’ 400 150 250Embassy* 27’x39’ 1,053 10’ 100 70 80Embassy1/2 27’x19’6” 527 10’ 50 40 40forum* 27’x39’ 1,053 10’ 100 70 80forum1/2 27’x19’6” 527 10’ 50 40 40GrandeBallroom* 76’x98’ 7,448 16’ 1,000 600 660GrandeBallroom2/3* 76’x64’ 4,864 16’ 700 375 430GrandeBallroom1/3 76’x32’ 2,432 16’ 300 175 200International 27’x39’ 1,053 10’ 100 70 80JacksonExecutiveBoardroom 18’x25’ 470 9’ 20-seatboardroomJohnsonExecutiveBoardroom 18’x25’ 470 9’ 20-seatboardroomovertonExecutiveBoardroom 18’x25’ 470 9’ 30 20 25polkExecutiveBoardroom 18’x25’ 470 9’ 30 20 25promenadepre-function 15’x178’ 2,670 10’ exhibitarea

Nashville Airport Marriott 600 Marriott Dr. • 889-9300 • nashvilleairportmarriott.com • Rooms: 392 • Suites: 12 • King Beds: 148 • Double Beds: 196


CapitolBallroom 45’x78’ 3,432 11’ 250 180 240CapitolIorII 44’x39’ 1,716 11’ 120 80 120Chattanooga 17’x32’ 544 10’ 50 30 30CumberlandBallroom 70’x90’ 7,500 30’ 900 400 500Jackson 17’x32’ 544 10’ 50 30 30Knoxville 17’x32’ 544 10’ 50 30 30Memphis 17’x32’ 544 10’ 50 30 30NashvilleBallroom* 124’x66’ 7,812 12’ 950 550 700SalonsA,B,Corf,G,h 66’x31’ 2,046 15’ 230 100 170SalonsA,B,C,f,G&h(each) 22’x31’ 682 12’ 75 40 50SalonsD&E(combined) 63’x66’ 4,092 15’ 500 250 370SalonsDorE 66’x31’ 2,046 15’ 250 110 180

Nashville Convention Center 601 Commerce St. • 742-2000 • nashvilleconventionctr.com

Notes: Total Exhibit Space: 118,675 square feet


exhibition hall & lobbyfullExhibithall* 450’x270’ 118,675 27’ 9,000 4,000 6,000westorEastExhibithall 150’x270’ 39,950 27’ 3,000 1,400 2,000CenterExhibithall 150’x270’ 38,775 27’ 3,000 1,400 2,000Center&westhall 300’x270’ 78,725 27’ 6,000 2,700 4,000Center&Easthall 300’x270’ 78,725 27’ 6,000 2,700 4,000level1lobby 14,700 10’8” 160level2lobby 12,923 10’8” 144level3lobby 13,287 10’8” 120

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Room101 10’x20’ 200 10’8” westhallManager’soffice

Room102 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room103-4* 59’x41’ 2,419 10’8” 250 144 128Room103 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room104 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room105-6* 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 80 52 64Room105 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 24 32Room106 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 28 32Room107 19’x41’ 779 10’8” 76 48 40Room108-9* 59’x41’ 2,419 10’8” 250 144 128Room108 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room109 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room110-11* 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 80 52 64Room110 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 24 32Room111 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 28 32

Room112 16’x21’ 336 8’ EasthallManager’soffice

mezzanine level meeting roomsRoom201 32’x39’ 1,248 10’8” 125 72 72Room202 28’x33’ 924 10’8” 60 48 56Room203 29’x33’ 957 10’8” 84 52 64Room204 49’x65’ 3,185 15’ 350 200 200Room204-5 108’x65’ 7,020 15’ 850 440 504Room204-6 168’x65’ 10,920 15’ 1,350 680 624Room205 59’x65’ 3,835 15’ 500 240 280

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Room205-6 119’x65’ 7,735 15’ 1,000 480 608Room206 59’x65’ 3,835 15’ 500 240 280Room207 19’x41’ 779 10’8” 76 48 40Room208 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room209-10* 59’x41’ 2,419 10’8” 250 144 128Room209 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room210 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 125 72 64Room211-12* 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 80 52 64Room211 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 24 32Room212 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 24 32Room213-14* 29’x41’ 1,189 10’8” 80 52 64Room213 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 24 32Room214 29’x20’ 580 10’8” 40 24 32Room215 400 10’8” 21 12 24

Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 Fourth Ave. N. • 862-6390 • nashvilleauditorium.com


Arena 194’x168’ 33,868 100’ 9,432 4,500 1,200Exhibitionfloor 250’x250’ 63,000 11’6” 500 200 3000MeetingRoomA-31 18’x45’ 810 10’ 50 30 40MeetingRoomE-31 35’x40’ 1,400 10’ 60 35 45MeetingRoomM-27 21’x34’ 714 10’ 50 30 40MeetingRoomM-28 17’x48’ 816 10’ 50 30 40open-Airplaza 240’x160’ 38,400 2,500 1,000

Omni Nashville Hotel 405 Franklin St. • 742-2298 • omnihotels.com • Rooms: 800 • Suites: 80


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One Century Place Conference Center 26 Century Blvd. • 872-6440 • meetatwillis.com


101 14’x18’ 237 10’ 10-seatboardroom102 15’x22’ 308 10’ 12-seatboardroom103 20’x28’ 536 10’ 33 18 21104 26’x64’ 1,590 13’ 123 70 63104A 26’x28’ 781 13’ 55 32 28104B 26’x36’ 809 13’ 57 34 35105 16’x30’ 343 10’ 15109 18’x27’ 560 10’ 33 22 28110 28’x26’ 725 10’ 72 30 35111 16’x18’ 242 10’ 8-seatboardroom112 14’x18’ 237 10’ 10-seatboardroom201 13’x24’ 213 10’ 25 12 14202 24’x28’ 597 10’ 65 30 28204 12’x18’ 213 10’ 20 10 7205 24’x30’ 640 10’ 60 26 28Amphitheater 64’x64’ 4,007 14’ 0 200

Quality Inn & Suites 2401 Brick Church Pk. • 226-4600 • qualityinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN337 • Rooms: 160 • King Beds: 41 • Double Beds: 109


CumberlandRoom 22’x32’ 704 9’ 74 48 58tennesseeBallroom 33’x69’ 2,277 12’ 239 157 189

Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport 1112 Airport Center Dr. • 889-9090 • radisson.com/nashvilletn_airport • Rooms: 180 • Suites: 24 • King Beds: 42 • Double Beds: 106


DecksCorD 85’x17’ 1,600 9’ 120 80 130franklinBoardroom 24’x12’ 288 9’ 14-seatboardroomKnoxvilleorf 22’x26’ 572 9’ 50 32 40Nashville 26’x25’ 650 9’ 60 36 48volunteerBallroom 76’x25’ 1,900 9’ 220 100 150

Radisson Hotel – Opryland 2401 Music Valley Dr. • 889-0800 • radisson.com/nashvilletn • Rooms: 286 • Suites: 5 • King Beds: 71 • Double Beds: 210


Bellevue 24’x39’ 1,073 9’ 100 51 70Brentwood 24’x43’ 1,184 9’ 110 63 70DonelsonRoom* 48’x43’ 2,368 9’ 160 84 130DonelsonA 21’x43’ 1,073 9’ 100 51 70DonelsonB 27’x43’ 1,313 9’ 110 60 70EnclosedAtrium 60’x90’ 5,000 370McGavockBallroom* 90’x45’ 4,170 10’ 450 204 290A,BorC 22’x44’ 968 10’ 100 48 70D 23’x55’ 1,265 10’ 110 60 80pennington 23’x44’ 1,033 9’ 110 51 70pre-functionArea 20’x42’ 840


Ramada Inn & Suites Across Titans Stadium 303 Interstate Dr. • 244-6690 • ramadainnstadium.com • Rooms: 120 • Suites: 5 • King Beds: 60 • Double Beds: 60


ContinentalRoom 40’x27’ 1,080 8’ 100 40 50

Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport 2425 Atrium Way • 883-5201 • ramada.com • Suites: 120 • King Beds: 73 • Double Beds: 47


NashvilleRoom 12’x19’ 228 8’ 25 12 12tennesseeRoom 41’x25’ 1,025 9’ 75 50 55

Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce St. • 255-8400 • renaissancenashville.com • Rooms: 673 • Suites: 24 • King Beds: 247 • Double Beds: 410


Exhibithall 270’x450’ 118,675 27’ 9,000 4,000 6,000MezzanineBallroom 65’x168’ 10,920 15’ 1,350 680 824

level 1GrandBallroom* 177’x101’ 17,877 18’5” 2,100 1,150 1,500EastBallroom 59’x101’ 5,959 18’5” 650 380 450CenterBallroom 60’x101’ 6,060 18’5” 700 410 480westBallroom 58’x101’ 5,858 18’5” 580 340 410

level 2fiskRoom* 64’x36’ 2,304 9’ 250 100 180fiskRoomone 30’x36’ 1,080 9’ 135 55 80fiskRoomtwo 34’x36’ 1,224 9’ 160 80 100MusicCityBallroom 46’x66’ 3,020 11’ 325 175 250

level 3BelmontRoomone 21’x37’ 777 8’5” 90 51 60BelmontRoomthree 39’x24’ 936 8’5” 105 63 70BelmontRoomtwo 23’x37’ 851 8’5” 95 51 60RymanRoom* 53’x28’ 1,484 9’ 180 99 140RymanRoomone 27’x28’ 756 9’ 85 42 60RymanRoomtwo 26’x28’ 728 9’ 85 42 60

level 4Bluegrass,Gospel,Rock&Roll,Rhythm&Blues,Classical&JazzRooms

24’x24’ 560 9’ 64 38 50

Country 18’x24’ 432 9’ 50 24 30

Residence Inn – Nashville Airport 2300 Elm Hill Pk. • 889-8600 • marriott.com/bnabn • Suites: 168 • Double Beds: 168


tennesseeBoardroom 20’x18’ 360 9’ 30 25

Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave. S. • 340-7500 • scarrittbennett.org • Rooms: 139 • King Beds: 128 • Double Beds: 11


SkinnerChapel 20SusieGrayDininghall 27.5’x92’ 2,530 20’ 130wightmanChapel 300

bennettDogwoodRoom 16.5’x19.5’ 321 11’ 30 8RaintreeRoom 37’x53’ 1,961 12’ 160 90 110

fondren hallfondren21 15.5’x21’ 325 10’ 20 20fondren21-23 56.5’x65.5’ 1,231 10’ 60 60fondren22 20’x28.5’ 570 10’ 40 35fondren23 21’x16’ 336 10’ 20 20fondren24 15’x16’ 240 10’ 20 20harambeeAuditorium 40’x59.5’ 2,380 184

laskey buildingClyde&Maryhall 22’x31.5’ 693 15’ 40 40 30Greathall-103 24.5’x57’ 1,835 12’ 80 44 80Greathall-104 22.5’x57’ 1,254 12’ 80 44 80Greathall-105 21’x59’ 1,239 12’ 60 40 56Greathall-Entire 68.5’x57’ 3,876 12’ 250 150 250Kreitner 22.5’x25’ 562 9.5’ 40 30laskeyA 30’x39.5’ 1,185 9’ 60 56 70laskeyB 37’x39.5’ 1,461 9’ 60 56 70laskeyC 31.5’x49.5’ 1,559 9’ 80 64 90owenBookRoom 8’x10’ 80 9.5’ 8 8

scarritt hallInternationalRoom 37’x53’ 1,961 12’ 50 50 50

Sheraton Music City Hotel 777 McGavock Pk. • 885-2200 • sheraton.com/musiccity • Rooms: 410 • Suites: 50 • King Beds: 170 • Double Beds: 240


BelleMeade 50’x60’ 3,000 10’ 192 66 170Belmont 23’x34’ 782 10’ 90 36 60

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BelmontAnte 19’x23’ 460 10’ 50 18 30Cheekwood 23’x34’ 782 10’ 20-seatboardroomCheekwoodAnte 19’x23’ 460 10’ 50 18 30Generalshood&thomasRooms(each) 21’x27’ 567 9’ 60 24 30plantationBallroom* 59’x186’ 11,160 16’ 1,300 450 800hermitageBallroom* 59’x114’ 6,900 16’ 800 270 500hermitageA 33’x35’ 1,155 16’ 108 39 70hermitageB 26’x35’ 945 16’ 88 30 50hermitageC 44’x60’ 2,700 16’ 286 108 180hermitageD 35’x59’ 2,100 16’ 270 81 150Kingsley&Edgewood(each) 20’x30’ 600 10’ 80 24 40McGavock’sBallroom* 77’x81’ 4,618 12’ 500 180 300McGavock’sA 33’x47’ 1,137 12’ 99 36 60McGavock’sB 48’x47’ 2,112 12’ 259 78 150McGavock’sC 19’x29’ 567 12’ 64 24 40oaklands&Evergreen(each) 23’x35’ 713 10’ 90 30 50plantationlobby 52’x98’ 4,896 12’ 300tulipGroveBallroom* 59’x70’ 4,200 12’ 500 162 300tulipGroveEorf 35’x59’ 2,100 12’ 270 81 150twoRivers 34’x40’ 1,360 10’ 150 90 100

Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel 623 Union St. • 259-2000 • sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown • Rooms: 474 • Suites: 9 • King Beds: 230 • Double Beds: 235


CapitolBallroom* 89’x120’ 10,680 22’ 1,000 600 800Ballroom1or4 89’x40’ 3,560 22’ 275 170 220Ballroom1&2 89’x60’ 5,340 22’ 500 250 360Ballroom2&3 89’x40’ 3,560 22’ 275 170 220Ballroom3&4 89’x60’ 5,340 22’ 500 250 360Ballroom1,2&3 89’x80’ 7,120 22’ 775 375 500Ballroom2,3&4 89’x80’ 7,120 22’ 775 375 500DavidsonRoom* 69’x30’ 2,070 9’ 200 100 140DavidsonAorB 34’6”x30’ 1,035 9’ 90 40 70ExecutiveBoardroom 17’x24’ 408 7’6” 12-seatboardroomlegislativeterrace 1,732 130pinnacleBallroom 78’x14’ 2,813 9’ 40 20 140Suite11 28’x20’ 560 10’ 10-seatboardroomSuite3 24’x24’ 560 9’ 40 20 40Suite4,5or6* 55’x26’6” 1,558 7’6” 150 75 110Suite4,5,6,7,AorB 27’6”x26’6” 779 7’6” 80 35 60Suite7* 55’x26’6” 1,558 7’6” 100 50 100

Sleep Inn 3200 Dickerson Pk. • 227-8686 • sleepinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN464 • Rooms: 59


MeetingRoom 22’x36’ 500 50 30 30

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter 250 Athens Way • 244-5474 • marriott.com/bnasm • Suites: 78


MeetingRoom 23’x14’ 322 8’ 16 16 16

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport 1100 Airport Center Dr. • 884-6111 • marriott.com/bnasa • Suites: 150


MeetingRoomA 21’x15’ 315 9’ 30 22

Super 8 – Airport 720 Royal Pkwy. • 889-8887 • super8.com • Rooms: 103 • King Beds: 49 • Double Beds: 51


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Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel 1001 Broadway • 726-1001 • unionstationhotelnashville.com • Rooms: 125 • Suites: 12 • King Beds: 72 • Double Beds: 39


Coach 15’x17 256 10’ 10-seatboardroomGrandlobby 103’x54’ 5,340 65’ 500 320louisville&Nashville 48’x53’ 2,550 11’ 180 80 170Majors 44’x39’ 1,718 18’ 180 104 170McKinley 42’x52’ 2,347 18’ 216 126 180Mercury 40’x17’ 925 10’ 100 48 50Montfort/lewis 48’x18’ 875 11’ 100 62 80

Wingate by Wyndham – Nashville Airport 800 Royal Pkwy. • 884-9777 • wingatehotels.com/05109/hotel • Rooms: 101 • Suites: 3 • King Beds: 73 • Double Beds: 28


Boardroom 220 9’ 10-seatboardroomMeetingRoom 620 9’ 40 32 30


Brentwood Suites 622 Church St. E., Brentwood • 277-4000 • brentwoodsuite.com • Rooms: 57 • Suites: 57 • Double Beds: 57


MeetingRoom 635 70 40 50

Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood 103 E. Park Dr., Brentwood • 371-9200 • brentwoodcourtyard.com • Rooms: 145 • Suites: 13 • King Beds: 90 • Double Beds: 42


MeetingRoomA 25’x26’ 637 9’ 40 30 36MeetingRoomB 25’x36’ 637 9’ 40 30 36

Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs 2001 Meridian Blvd., Franklin • 778-0080 • marriott.com/bnacc • Rooms: 126 • Suites: 8 • King Beds: 56 • Double Beds: 56


MeetingRoom 28’x24’ 630 8’ 35 30 35

Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville 865 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville • 851-3000 • goodlettsvillecourtyard.com • Rooms: 113 • Suites: 7


Ballroom 44’x25’ 1,960 155 99 104MeetingRoomA 40’x21’ 840 75 36 48MeetingRoomB 40’x28’ 1,120 80 63 56

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna 2573 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna • 355-8432 • hamptoninn.com • Rooms: 83 • Suites: 20


ConferenceRoom 36’x28’ 1,000 10’ 55 55 55MusicCity 28’x18’ 504 11’ 20 15 20Nashville 28’x24’ 672 11’ 25 20 20NashvilleMusicCity 28’x42’ 1,176 11’ 60 60 60

Hampton Inn – Brentwood 5630 Franklin Pk. Cir., Brentwood • 373-2212 • nashvillebrentwood.hamptoninn.com • Rooms: 112 • King Beds: 57 • Double Beds: 51


oldhickoryMeetingRoom 22’x23’ 506 10’ 35 21 20

Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Franklin Cool Springs 9150 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin • 656-2700 • nashvillefranklincoolsprings.hgi.com • Rooms: 131 • Suites: 6 • King Beds: 83 • Double Beds: 42


ExecutiveBoardroom 13’x17’ 221 10’ 12-seatboardroomSalonA 34’x25’ 850 13’ 80 40 60SalonB 34’x26’ 884 13’ 80 40 60SalonC 34’x26’ 884 13’ 85 45 60visionCoolSpringsBallroom 34’x77’ 2,618 13’ 230 125 175

Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna 2631 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna • 355-6262 • nashvillesmyrna.stayhgi.com • Rooms: 112 • Suites: 2


BloominlillyGardenBallroom* 27’x78’ 2,106 10’ 200 175 110Bloomin 27’x26’ 702 10’ 70 60 35Garden 27’x26’ 702 10’ 70 60 35lilly 27’x26’ 702 10’ 70 60 35

Hilton Suites Brentwood 9000 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood • 370-0111 • brentwood.hilton.com • Suites: 203 • King Beds: 169 • Double Beds: 34


Ballroom 48’x24’ 1,152 9’ 90 64 100ConferenceSuites 12.67’x22’ 281 8’ 10-seatboardroomDogwoodBoardroom 18.42’x20’ 370 9’ 15-seatboardroomlaurel 23’x24’ 552 9’ 45 32 50Mulberry 25’x24’ 600 9’ 45 32 50willow 23’x24’ 552 9’ 45 32 42

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North 5566 Franklin Pk. Cir., Brentwood • 221-5001 • ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnahs • Rooms: 110 • Suites: 47 • King Beds: 45 • Double Beds: 65


BelleMeade 34’x31’ 1,054 8’ 110 72 87Belmont 34’x31’ 1,054 8’ 110 72 87twoRiversConferenceRoom 15’x25’ 375 8’ 10conf.only

Hyatt Place Brentwood 202 Summit View Dr., Brentwood • 661-9477 • hyattplacenashvillebrentwood.com • Rooms: 124 • King Beds: 70 • Double Beds: 48


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Best Western Downtown Convention Center711 Union St. • 242-4311, bestwestern.com/downtownconventioncenter • King Beds: 26 • Double Beds: 75

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Comfort Inn Opryland2516 Music Valley Dr. • 889-0086, comfortinnopryland.com • King Beds: 21 • Double Beds: 100

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Comfort Inn West412 White Bridge Pl. • 356-0888, comfortinn.com

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Condos in Cool SpringsP.O. Box 2588, Brentwood • 445-6516, condosincoolsprings.com

Country Inn & Suites – Airport East 3423 Percy Priest Dr. • 277-1099, countryinns.com/hotels/tnnasair • King Beds: 43 • Double Beds: 20

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Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast2816 Blair Blvd. • 297-9795, daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com

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Days Inn Opryland2460 Music Valley Dr. • 889-0090, daysinnopryland.com • King Beds: 26 • Double Beds: 60

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Econo Lodge Nashville1412 Brick Church Pk. • 226-3230, econolodge.com

12210

Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport911 Airport Center Dr. • 872-0109, marriott.com

9321

Fairfield Inn – Opryland211 Music City Cir. • 872-8939, marriott.com/bnaop • King Beds: 37 • Double Beds: 72

109

Fiddlers Inn2410 Music Valley Dr. • 885-1440, fiddlers-inn.com • King Beds: 60 • Double Beds: 142

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Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place2330 Elliston Pl. • 320-6060, hamptoninnnashville.com • King Beds: 58 • Double Beds: 64

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Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow210 Crossings Pl. • 731-9911, nashvillei24.hamptoninn.com • King Beds: 53 • Double Beds: 34

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Mt. Juliet 565 S. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet • 553-5200, hiexpressmj.com • King Beds: 52 • Double Beds: 30

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Smyrna2565 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna • 893-9992, hiexpress.com

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Jellystone Park of Nashville2572 Music Valley Dr. • 889-4225, nashvillejellystone.com

Mainstay Suites Brentwood107 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood • 371-8477, mainstaysuites.com/hotel-brentwood-tennessee-TN069

100100

Nashville KOA2626 Music Valley Dr. • 889-0282, koa.com

Ramada Inn Franklin

6210 Hospitality Dr., Franklin • 791-4004, ramadainnfranklin.com • King Beds: 18 • Double Beds: 23

4515

Red Roof Inn – Airport510 Claridge Dr. • 872-0735, redroof.com

120

Red Roof Inn – Sidco Drive4271 Sidco Dr. • 832-0093, redroof.com

85

Sleep Inn – Airport 3437 Percy Priest Dr. • 882-9220, nashvillesleepinn.com • King Beds: 13 • Double Beds: 40

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Two Rivers Campground2616 Music Valley Dr. • 883-8559, tworiverscampground.com

Wyndham Nashville2415 McGavock Pk. • (800) 989-6901, extraholidays.com

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Jim Oliver’s Smokehouse 850 W. Main St., Monteagle • (931) 924-2091 • thesmokehouse.com • Rooms: 85 • Suites: 3 • King Beds: 10 • Double Beds: 68


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AlexisInn&Suites.......................66

Club-hotelNashville.....................66

ComfortSuitesAirport ....................66

CountryInn&Suites–Airport ..............66

CourtyardbyMarriott–NashvilleAirport......66

DoubletreeGuestSuites–NashvilleAirport....67

DruryInn&SuitesAirport.................67

EmbassySuitesNashvilleAirport ............67

fairfieldInnNashville–Airport.............77

hamptonInn&Suites–Airport.............69

hiltonGardenInn–NashvilleAirport.........69

holidayInnExpress–NashvilleAirport........70

holidayInnoprylandAirport/Brileyparkway....70

homewoodSuitesAirport.................70

hotelpreston..........................71

hyattplaceNashvilleAirport...............71

NashvilleAirportMarriott ..................72

oneCenturyplaceConferenceCenter ........73

Radissonhotel–NashvilleAirport...........73

RedRoofInn–Airport ....................77

ResidenceInn–NashvilleAirport............ 74

SheratonMusicCityhotel................. 74

SpringhillSuitesbyMarriott–NashvilleAirport........................75

Super8–Airport.......................75

wingatebywyndham–NashvilleAirport ......75

CountryInn&SuitesbyCarlsonNashvilleSouth .........................66

hamptonInn–hickoryhollow ..............77

holidayInn–theCrossings................70

BestwesternDowntownConventionCenter ....77

CourtyardbyMarriott–NashvilleDowntown...66

DaysInnStadium.......................66

DoubletreebyhiltonNashvilleDowntown......67

hamptonInn&Suites–NashvilleDowntown...69

thehermitagehotel.....................69

hiltonNashvilleDowntown .................69

holidayInnExpress ......................70

homewoodSuitesNashvilleDowntown.......70

hotelIndigoDowntown...................70

MillenniumMaxwellhousehotel–Nashville...72

NashvilleConventionCenter................72

NashvilleMunicipalAuditorium.............73

omniNashvillehotel.....................73

RamadaInn&SuitesAcrosstitansStadium.... 74

RenaissanceNashvillehotel................ 74

SheratonNashvilleDowntownhotel ..........75

SpringhillSuitesbyMarriott–MetroCenter....75

unionStation–Awyndhamhistorichotel .....75

CountryInn&Suites–AirportEast..........77

SleepInn–Airport......................77

hamptonInn&Suites–Greenhills..........69

ComfortInn–MusicCity ..................66

CourtyardbyMarriott–Goodlettsville........76

EconolodgeNashville....................77

QualityInn&Suites ......................73

SleepInn..............................75

BestwesternSuites.....................66

ComfortInnopryland....................77

CourtyardbyMarriott–Nearopryland........66

DaysInnopryland .......................77

fairfieldInn–opryland ...................77

fiddlersInn ............................77

Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter................67

GuesthouseInternationalInn&Suites........68

hamptonInn&Suites–opryland...........69

holidayInnExpresshotel&Suites–opryland ..............................70

hyattplaceopryland .....................71

JellystoneparkofNashville................77

NashvilleKoA..........................77

Radissonhotel–opryland.................73

RamadaInn&Suitesopryland–Airport...... 74

twoRiversCampground..................77

wyndhamNashville ......................77

hamptonInn&Suites–Nashville/Smyrna.....76

hiltonGardenInn–Nashville/Smyrna........76

holidayInnExpress&Suites–Mt.Juliet......77

holidayInnExpress&Suites–Smyrna.......77

Jimoliver’sSmokehouse..................77

BrentwoodSuites.......................76

CondosinCoolSprings...................77

CourtyardbyMarriott–Brentwood..........76

CourtyardbyMarriott–franklin/CoolSprings....................76

hamptonInn–Brentwood .................76

hiltonGardenInn–NashvillefranklinCoolSprings.............76

hiltonSuitesBrentwood...................76

holidayInnExpresshotel&Suites–BrentwoodNorth ........................76

hyattplaceBrentwood...................76

MainstaySuitesBrentwood................77

RamadaInnfranklin.....................77

RedRoofInn–SidcoDrive................77

CourtyardbyMarriott–vanderbilt/westEnd.....................66

DaisyhillBed&Breakfast .................77

EmbassySuitesNashvilleatvanderbilt........67

hamptonInn&Suites–vanderbiltEllistonplace...................77

hamptonInn–vanderbilt.................69

hiltonGardenInn–vanderbilt..............69

holidayInn–vanderbilt ...................70

hotelIndigoMusicRow ...................71

huttonhotel...........................71

loewsvanderbilthotel...................71

MarriottNashvillevanderbiltuniversity........71

Scarritt-BennettCenter ................... 74

ComfortInnwest.......................77

holidayInnExpressNashvillelenox ..........70

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nashville convention & visitors Bureau MeMBer hotels

followingisalistofNCvBmemberhotelsinDavidsonandsurroundingcountieswith75roomsormore(totalnumberofroomsinparentheses).theproperty’slocationispinpointedbyacorrespondingnumberontheadjacentmap.

1. AlexisInn&Suites(108) 2. BestwesternDowntownConventionCenter(101) 3. BestwesternSuites(100) 4. Club-hotelNashville(134) 5. ComfortInn–MusicCity(118) 6. ComfortInnopryland(121) 7. ComfortSuitesAirport(94) 8. CountryInn&Suites–Airport(94) 9. CountryInn&SuitesbyCarlsonNashvilleSouth(100)10. CourtyardbyMarriott–Brentwood(145) 11. CourtyardbyMarriott–franklin/CoolSprings(126)12. CourtyardbyMarriott–Goodlettsville(113)13. CourtyardbyMarriott–NashvilleAirport(145)14. CourtyardbyMarriott–NashvilleDowntown(192)15. CourtyardbyMarriott–Nearopryland(94)16. CourtyardbyMarriott–vanderbilt/westEnd(226) 17. DaysInnStadium(180)18. DaysInnopryland(86)19. DoubletreebyhiltonNashvilleDowntown(337)20. DoubletreeGuestSuites–NashvilleAirport(138)21. DruryInn&SuitesAirport(155)22. EconolodgeNashville(122)23. EmbassySuitesNashvilleAirport(296)24. EmbassySuitesNashvilleatvanderbilt(208)25. fairfieldInn–opryland(109)26. fiddlersInn(202) 27. Gaylordopryland®Resort

&ConventionCenter(2,881)28. GuesthouseInternationalInn&Suites(185)29. hamptonInn&Suites–Airport(111)30. hamptonInn&Suites–NashvilleDowntown(154)31. hamptonInn&Suites–Nashville/Smyrna(83)32. hamptonInn&Suites–opryland(122)33. hamptonInn&Suites–

vanderbiltEllistonplace(157)34. hamptonInn–Brentwood(112)35. hamptonInn–hickoryhollow(87)36. hamptonInn–vanderbilt(171) 37. thehermitagehotel(120)38. hiltonNashvilleDowntown(330)39. hiltonGardenInn–NashvilleAirport(110)40. hiltonGardenInn–

NashvillefranklinCoolSprings(131) 41. hiltonGardenInn–Nashville/Smyrna(112)42. hiltonGardenInn–vanderbilt(194)43. hiltonSuitesBrentwood(203)44. holidayInn–theCrossings(138)45. holidayInn–vanderbilt(300)46. holidayInnExpress(285) 47. holidayInnExpress&Suites–Mt.Juliet(82)48. holidayInnExpress–NashvilleAirport(206)49. holidayInnExpresshotel&Suites–

BrentwoodNorth(110)

50. holidayInnExpresshotel&Suites–opryland(113)

51. holidayInnExpressNashvillelenox(105)

52. holidayInnoprylandAirport/Brileyparkway(383)

53. homewoodSuitesAirport(121)

54. homewoodSuitesNashvilleDowntown(113)

55. hotelIndigoDowntown(97)

56. hotelIndigoMusicRow(139)

57. hotelpreston(200)

58. huttonhotel(247)

59. hyattplaceBrentwood(124)

60. hyattplaceNashvilleAirport(83)

61. hyattplaceopryland(123)

62. loewsvanderbilthotel(340)

63. MainstaySuitesBrentwood(100)

64. MarriottNashvillevanderbiltuniversity(307)

65. MillenniumMaxwellhousehotel–Nashville(287)

66. NashvilleAirportMarriott(392)

67. omniNashvillehotel(800)

68. QualityInn&Suites(160)69. Radissonhotel–NashvilleAirport(180)70. Radissonhotel–opryland(286)71. RamadaInn&Suites

AcrosstitansStadium(120)72. RamadaInn&Suitesopryland–Airport(120)73. RenaissanceNashvillehotel(673) 74. ResidenceInn–NashvilleAirport(168)75. Scarritt-BennettCenter(139)76. SheratonMusicCityhotel(410)77. SheratonNashvilleDowntownhotel(474)78. SpringhillSuitesbyMarriott–

MetroCenter(78)79. SpringhillSuitesbyMarriott–

NashvilleAirport(150)80. Super8–Airport(103)81. unionStation–

Awyndhamhistorichotel(125)82. wingatebywyndham–NashvilleAirport(101)

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all areacodesare( 615 )unlessotherwisenoted v is i tmusicci t y.com 83

American Airlines/American Eagle/ American Connection One Terminal Dr., Nashville International Airport (800) 433-7300, aa.com Advertising Partner, inside back cover

Delta Airlines/Delta Connection (800) 221-1212, delta.com

Southwest Airlines 402 BNA Dr., Ste. 410 872-7709, southwest.com Advertising Partner, p. 24

Chris Lisle Lighting Design 5019 Timber Trail Dr., Mt. Juliet 330-6008, chrislisle.com

Middle Tennessee Audio Visual 871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Ste. 200, Smyrna 459-9030, mtavinc.com

Brantley Sound/BSA, Inc. 115 Duluth Ave. 256-6260, brantleysound.com Advertising Partner, p. 92

Durrell Sports Audio 801 Fifth Ave. S. 313-8877, durrellsports.com

Gary Musick Productions 885 Elm Hill Pk. 259-2400, garymusick.com Advertising Partner, p. 92

Nashville Audio Visual 853 Elm Hill Pk. 300-3749

Spectrum Sound, Inc. 1040C Acorn Dr. 391-3700, spectrumsound.net

Swank Audio Visuals 2100 West End Ave. (877) 792-6528, swankav.com

Thrifty Car Rental 1201 Briley Pkwy. 361-6050, (800) 847-4389 thrifty.com

Amerigo Italian Restaurant 1920 West End Ave. 320-1740, amerigo.net

Chef’s Market Café & Take Away 900 Conference Dr., Ste. 9, Goodlettsville 851-2433, chefsmarket.com

The Cupcake Collection 1213 Sixth Ave. N. 244-2900, thecupcakecollection.com

A Dream Come True Catering P.O. Box 100442 259-0848, adctcatering.com

Dunn Bros Coffee 401 Church St., Ste. 100 252-2567, dunnbros.com

Freshii 530 Church St., #405 364-3600, freshii.com

Levy Restaurant 501 Broadway 770-2407, levyrestaurants.com

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audio production

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Maggiano’s Little Italy 3106 West End Ave. 514-0270, maggianos.com

Nashville Weiner Co. 530 Third Ave. S., Ste. 2 499-1063, nashvilleweiner.com

Sole Mio 311 Third Ave. S. 256-4013, solemionash.com Advertising Partner, p. 106

Tennessee Wedding & Event Specialists Association (TWESA) P.O. Box 330962 770-7060, twesa.com Advertising Partner, p. 92

TomKats, Inc./The Loveless Cafe 641 Fogg St. 256-9596, (800) 322-9591 tomkats.com

American Cellular 1120 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin 263-7001

Bearcom Wireless 740 Cowan St. 986-9103, bearcom.com

Wireless Plus, Inc. 1136 Myatt Blvd., Madison 333-0108, themotorolashop.com

Clarksville Montgomery County CVB 25 Jefferson St., Ste. 300, Clarksville (931) 647-2331, clarksvillecvb.com

The Cumberland Apartments 555 Church St. 248-8555, thecumberlandapartments.com

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 40541 216-5737, nashvillehispanicchamber.com

Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 4121 Clarksville Pk. 876-9634, nashvilleblackchamber.org

Nashville Downtown Partnership 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-150 743-3090, nashvilledowntown.com

Sumner County CVB P.O. Box 957, Gallatin 230-8474, sumnercvb.com

Williamson County CVB 108 Fourth Ave. S., Ste. 203, Franklin 790-5334, visitwilliamson.com

Wilson County CVB 233 E. Gay St., Lebanon 453-9655, visitwilsoncounty.com

Hartmann Factory Store 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 449-8000, hartmann.com

Crew One Productions 750 Cowan St. 242-4433, crew1.com

Fern Expositions & Event Services 125 Fernco Dr. 256-0357, fernexpo.com Advertising Partner, p. 88

cellular phone & radio rentals

coMMunity resources

corporate giFts & BasKets

creW/laBor services

airlines 83

audio & video production/ lighting services 83

audio production 83

Car rentals 83

Caterers 83

Cellular phone & radio rentals 83

Community resources 83

Corporate gifts & baskets 83

Crew/labor services 83

Destination management Companies 85

entertainment – music Companies 85

entertainment – production services 87

event rental – general items 87

exhibitor services 87

financial services 89

floral Design & rentals 89

food & beverage services 89

health Care services 89

legal services 89

lighting services 89

limousine services 89

office equipment, Computer & space rentals 89

photographers 89

printing & graphic production 89

promotional & specialty gifts 89

public relations – advertising agencies 89

publications 91

security 91

signs – banners 91

spa services 91

speakers – facilitators 91

special event planners 91

staging services 91

taxi services 91

team building 91

temporary staffing services 93

tour Companies 93

transportation services 93

video production 94


60437

LetusshowyouMusicCity! GaylordOprylandTransportationServicesisyourone-stop-shopforallofyourtravelingneedswhileyouareinNashville.Whetheryouarepartofalargegrouporareonafamilyvacation,GaylordOpryland®hastheidealtransportationoptionforyou.Becauseourfocusisonprovidingapositive,memorableandflaw-lessexperience,eachofourguestsistreatedlikeaVIP. FromthetimeyouarriveinMusicCitytothetimeyouleave,GaylordOprylandTransportationcancoordinateallofyourtransitneeds.Withafleetoften56-passengermotorcoachbuses,fourminibusesand10privatesedans,groupsofallsizescanbeaccommodated.Transportyourmeetingattendeesonaspecialgroupcharter,takeyourfamilytoanyofNashville’sgreatattractionsandhotspotsorpickupyourspecialguestsinstylewithanyofthevehiclesavailableinourself-owned,full-servicefleet.

GaylordOprylandTransportationprovidesmeet-and-greetser-vicesattheairport,welcomingyourguestswiththeindividualizedattentiontheydeserve.Travelthecityinluxuryinoursedanandlimousineservice.Transferyourgrouptoanylocation–onourpropertyoroff–withavarietyofexclusiveshuttleandspecialtransportationservices.Or,letusplanyourdayoffuninMusicCitywithanyofourtourprograms.ChoosefromtoursthatshowcasethebestofNashville,includingtheWildhorseSaloon,GeneralJacksonShowboat,RymanAuditorium,GrandOleOpry,CountryMusicHallofFame®andMuseum,JackDanielDistillery,historicmansions,legendaryMusicRowandmuchmore. Withaward-winninghospitalityandsignatureservice,thehighexpectationsyouhaveforyourvisittoNashvillewillbeexceededwithGaylordOprylandTransportationServices.Ourgoalistomakeyourexperienceconvenient,economicalandreliable.Withus,everymomentwillbespecial.

2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 458-8091 • (800) 336-3335 • Fax: (615) 458-5866

Email: [email protected] • www.gaylordopryland.com

•

Gaylord Transportation and Tours



IATSE Local #46 211 Donelson Pk., Ste. 202 885-1058, iatse.46.com wehaveservedNashvilleandMiddletennesseesince1897.wearetheprofessionalsourceforyourlaborneeds.ourtalent

includeslightingdirectors,grips,gaffers,electricians,audiotechnicians,carpenters,riggers,utility,CDldrivers,certifiedforkliftdrivers,tradeshowdecorators,freighthandlersandI&Dspecialists.weoffercompetitivebids,payrollservicesandmore.whentheshowmatters,youwantthebest!

All In One Destinations, Inc. 107 Music City Cir., Ste. 218 871-7232, (800) 421-4422 southernvacations.com

Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville 851-9190 destinationnashville.com wecustomdesignprogramsthatreward,entertainand

inspire–withstyle.ourlegendaryservicehasearnedourplaceaspreferredDMCforGaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenterandexclusivepartnerofGlobalEventspartners(GEp).Nashville’sonlyADME-accreditedDMC.CertifiedwBENC.Advertising Partner, p. 85

Event Logistics, Inc. 111 Broadway, Ste. 200 871-4555 eventlogistics.com

destination ManageMent coMpanies

EventGenuity P.O. Box 17425 301-4804, Ext. 10 eventgenuity.com Advertising Partner, p. 90

Grand Avenue Global Events 460 Metroplex Dr., Ste. 112 866-9073, grandaveevents.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover and 93

The Key Event Group 3815 Hilldale Dr. 352-6900 thekeyeventgroup.com letouraward-winningserviceandexperiencedteamexceed

yourhighestexpectations.Specializinginevents,customtours,transportationandentertainmentformorethan30years.

Well-Planned Events, Inc. 4731 Trousdale Dr., Ste. 9 732-0760 wellplannedevents.com Advertising Partner, p. 90

Wise Coaches, Inc. 1312 Central Ct., Hermitage 391-3505, wisecoachesofnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 86

Wright Travel 2505 21st Ave. S., Ste. 500 783-1111, wrightravel.net

Accurate Staging Nashville 840 Cowan St. 369-2175 accuratestaging.com

entertainMent – Music coMpanies

Adroit Records 513 Belair Way 750-3400, adroitrecords.com

Ambassador of Music City 111 Whitsett Rd., #A4 333-9434, davidandersenmusic.com

Barbershop Harmony Society 110 Seventh Ave. N. 823-3993, (800) 876-SING barbershop.org

The Bazel Group, Inc. 9 Music Sq. W. 847-1105, thebazelgroup.com

The Big Bang 411 Broadway, Second Fl. 747-5851, 747-5853 thebigbangbar.com

Billy Montana P.O. Box 194 973-8723 billymontana.com

Black River Entertainment 12 Music Cir. S. 780-3077, blackriverent.com

Blue Tone Music 401 Page Rd. 352-6358, (800) 435-8995 bluetonemusicusa.com Advertising Partner, p. 94

Broadway Entertainment 420 Broadway 251-6812, honkytonkrow.com

Capitol Records 3322 West End Ave. 269-2000, capitolrecords.com

60852

2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 458-9190 • Fax: (615) 458-9199301 Demonbreun St., Ste. 1505 • Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 255-9196 • Fax: (615) 255-9197

835 Wren Rd. • Goodlettsville, TN 37072 • (615) 851-9190 • Fax: (615) 851-0941

Destination Nashville specializes in unique events, entertainment and impeccable coordination of tours and transportation, along with a host of other meeting needs.

We are Nashville’s only ADME-accredited and WBENC-certified destination management company, working with clients to achieve their business goals and objectives for meetings, events and conventions here in Nashville. Keeping these objectives in mind, we design meeting rooms and events to fit each client’s individual needs. Some of our solutions include community give-back programs and team-building exercises.

“OUTSTANDING IN OUR FIELD,” our legendary service has earned us a place as the preferred DMC vendor for Gaylord Opryland® Resort, as well as the exclusive Nashville partner for Global Events Partners.



Country Music Association One Music Cir. S. 244-2840, cmaworld.com

Digital Row, LLC P.O. Box 117, Greenbrier 300-7027, digitalrowstore.com



GMA – Gospel Music Association 1205 Division St. 242-0303, gospelmusic.org

International Entertainment Buyers Association 9 Music Sq. W. 251-9000, ieba.org

Kidbilly Music, LLC 6109 Bresslyn Rd. 419-9815, kidbillymusic.com

McGhee Entertainment 21 Music Sq. W. 327-3255

Prime Source Entertainment Group 2829 Dogwood Pl. 269-8500, primesourceproductions.com

Rabbit Hole Recording 4821 Blue Springs Dr. (314) 941-6719, rabbitholerecording.com

Redlight Management 124 12th Ave., Ste. 600 redlightmanagement.com

Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Pl. 687-6500, nashvillesymphony.org Advertising Partner, p. 42

Songs from the Heart P.O. Box 111401 498-7591, jamesdeanhicks.com

Sony BMG 1400 18th Ave. S. 301-4310, sonybmg.com

Sony/ATV Nashville 8 Music Sq. W. 726-8300, sonyatv.com

Vector Management 1607 17th Ave. S. 269-6600 vectormgmt.com

Active Entertainment, LLC 1059 Quarry Rd., Mt. Juliet 453-0757 activeentertain.com


Fern Expositions & Event Services 125 Fernco Dr. 256-0357 fernexpo.com Advertising Partner, p. 88

entertainMent – production services


George P. Johnson 4000 Centre Pointe Dr., La Vergne 768-3223, gpj.com

Party Animals 5543 Edmondson Pk., #85 941-3177, partyanimalstn.com

Playing by Air Productions P.O. Box 128413 (888) 584-4532 playingbyairevents.com

Pyro Shows, Inc. 701 W. Central Ave., Ste. 2, LaFollette (423) 566-5729, (800) 662-1331 pyroshows.com

TMG Production Service P.O. Box 12995 742-2300, (800) 951-5090 tmgnashville.com

Well-Planned Events, Inc. 4731 Trousdale Dr., Ste. 9 732-0760, wellplannedevents.com Advertising Partner, p. 90

Blinker Lite Safety, Inc. P.O. Box 90421 783-0700, blinkerlite.com


Classic Party Rentals 1375 Heil Quaker Blvd., La Vergne 641-1111, classicpartyrentals.com



Liberty Party Rental 1080 Lavern Cir., Hendersonville 822-4392, (800) 660-7761 libertypartyrental.com Advertising Partner, p. 90

Music City Tents & Events 619 Norris Ave. 298-9222

Sunbelt Rentals 1805 Lebanon Rd. 242-2030, sunbeltrentals.com


Abbott Self Storage 3020 Charlotte Ave. 320-5700


event rental – general iteMs

exhiBitor services

The Clean-Up Men 801 Inverness Ave., #A-11 403-1579, thecleanupmen.com

Convention Production Services 325 Deep Woods Cir. 319-0647, conventionproductionservices.com

Expo Plus 1055 Research Center Dr., Atlanta, GA (404) 699-0650, expoplus.com

Fern Expositions & Event Services 125 Fernco Dr. 256-0357, fernexpo.comfern exposition &

event services is a leading national service Contractor providing convention, exposition and corporate meeting services. Advertising Partner, p. 88

Freeman Decorating Services 1701 Lebanon Pk. Cir. 391-5522, freemanco.com



Gray Line Tours 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102 883-5555, (800) 251-1864 musiccitytours.com Advertising Partner, p. 22 and 88

Heritage Exposition Services 620 Shenandoah Ave., St. Louis, MO (314) 534-8500, heritageexpo.com

J & J Services, Inc. 504 Autumn Springs Ct., Ste. 18, Franklin 599-7778, jandjservices.com

Living Well Events P.O. Box 813, McMinnville (931) 259-6718

One Century Place Conference Center 26 Century Blvd. 872-6440, meetatwillis.com

Phillips Brochure Distributing P.O. Box 110374 371-9020, inandaround.com

Pinnacle South, LLC 114 W. Solomon St., Griffin, GA (770) 227-3476, pinnaclesouth.net

Pitney Bowes, Inc. 501 Mainstream Dr. 254-9181, pb.com

The Production Solutions Company Group 1443 Donelson Pk. 515-3409, tpsgav.com

Reveal, Inc. 2633 Thompson Station Rd., Thompson Station 513-1647, revealexhibits.com

Show Pros International, LLC P.O. Box 230699, Las Vegas, NV (702) 450-7984, showprosintl.com

SMS Holdings 7135 Charlotte Pk. 399-1839, smsholdings.com

Towne Park (954) 448-6572, townepark.com


61064

125 Fernco Dr. • Nashville, TN 37207 • (615) 256-0357 • (888) 621-3376 Fax: (615) 256-0490 • [email protected] • www.fernexpo.com

Fern Exposition & Event Services is a full-service general services contractor, providing trade show and event services nationwide. Founded in 1909, Fern is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced contractors. Fern uniquely provides personal attention to shows and events of all sizes and in all markets.

Services include: show and event planning, show logistics, graphic design and production, custom and modular exhibit design and rental, installation and dismantling labor, rigging, furnishings, material handling, freight services, electrical and other utilities, marketing fulfillment, and more.

60659

2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102 • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 883-5555 (800) 251-1864 • Fax: (615) 883-6710 • www.graylinetn.com

Gray Line of Tennessee features the newest motor coach and mini-coach fleet in Nashville. When it comes to your meeting transportation, you expect the best. That’s why Gray Line of Tennessee is the number one choice of meeting planners.

• Group Sightseeing Tours

• Convention Shuttles

• Airport Shuttles

• Spouse Programs

• Pre/Post-Vacation Packages

• Private Charters




Wondergraphics 809 Second Ave. S. 248-9400, wondergraphics.net Advertising Partner, p. 94

Avenue Bank 111 10th Ave. S., Ste. 400 252-2265, avenuenashville.com

Fifth Third Bank 424 Church St., Ste. 700 687-3007, 53.com

Regions Bank 315 Deaderick St. 736-6283, regions.com

Suntrust Bank 401 Commerce St. 748-4967, suntrust.com

Ann L. Teasley Interiors 7159 Old Hickory Blvd. 876-3956, conventionflorist.com

Emma’s Flowers and Gifts 2410 West End Ave. 327-0202, emmasflowers.com

OSHi International Floral Studio 206 Capitol Blvd. 972-5425, oshiflowers.com


Ajax Turner 1501 Corporate Pl., La Vergne 244-2424, ajaxturner.com

D & D Events 1725 Eagle Trace Dr., Mt. Juliet 456-3891

DET Distributing 301 Great Cir. Rd. 244-4113

MJ Beverage Service 1538 Demonbreun St. 426-3056

Royal Cup 1010 Firestone Blvd., La Vergne 641-3144, royalcupcoffee.com

Standard Candy Company 715 Massman Dr. 889-6360, (800) 226-4340 googoo.com

Sysco Nashville One Hermitage Plaza 350-1981, robertorrsysco.com

TW Wilson & Son – A HOPCO Co. P.O. Box 40663 256-1234

Yazoo Brewing 910 Division St. 891-4649 yazoobrew.com

Financial services

Floral design & rentals

Food & Beverage services

3rd & Church Health Care 301 Church St. 255-7902 musicvalleymedicalcenter.com

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz 211 Commerce St., Ste. 800 726-5600, bakerdonelson.com

Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings, LLP 1600 Division St., Ste. 700 244-2582, babc.com

Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin 315 Deaderick St., Ste. 1100 244-4994, gsrm.com

Bandit Lites, Inc. 1600 J.P. Hennessy Dr., La Vergne 641-9000, banditlites.com


Christie Lites (407) 856-0016 christielites.com

Gaylord Transportation & Tours 2800 Opryland Dr. 902-8016, gaylordopryland.com Advertising Partner, p. 84

Grand Avenue Limousine & Luxury Transport Services 460 Metroplex Dr., Ste. 112 866-9073, grandavenuelimo.com


Atiba Software, LLC 1720 West End Ave., Ste. 300 353-1921, atiba.com

Better Business Equipment Co., Inc. P.O. Box 3549, Brentwood 255-6485, bbesolutions.com

International Office Products 578-7988, eziop.com

Catch the Moment 533 Church St., Ste. 112 779-3928 catchthemoment.com

Rutherford Photography Co. 1027 Elm Hill Pk. 242-5953 rutherfordphotography.com

Schenk Photography 294 Lake Terrace Dr., Hendersonville 264-9471, schenkphotography.com


health care services

legal services

lighting services

liMousine services

oFFice equipMent, coMputer & space rentals

photographers

FedEx Office 212 Broadway 244-1000, fedex.com

Fierce Creative Agency 530 Church St., Ste. 200 (514) 523-9937 fiercecreativeagency.com

Imagen, LLC 851 Fesslers Ln. 885-1355, Ext. 1017 imagenanything.com

Lithographics, Inc. 1835 Air Lane Dr. 889-1200, 883-1483 lithographicsinc.com

The R.H. Boyd Co. 6717 Centennial Blvd. 350-8000, rhboydpublishing.com

Tru Color Litho, Inc. 511 Houston St. 742-1281, trucolorlitho.com


Active Creations, LLC 1122 Gregory Dr., Gallatin 452-2626, active-creations.com

Circuit Entertainment 604 Gallatin Ave., Ste. 110 262-4853, circuitentertainment.net

Luckenbach Branding and Promotions (469) 323-2758, luckenbachbranding.com

Music City Networks/MerchMo 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 400 224-8552, merchmo.com

Nashville Guitar Bar 507-9022, nashvilleguitarbar.com

RN’B Parts 5301 Virginia Way, #205, Brentwood 585-9912, rbirden.geigermall.com

Stone Media P.O. Box 32, Whites Creek 473-2200, stonespecialtyproducts.com

Geiger & Associates Public Relations 846 Junwin Ct., Tallahassee, FL (850) 942-6685

Gish Sherwood & Friends, Inc. 4235 Hillsboro Pk. 385-1100, gish.com

Hall Strategies 222 Second Ave. N. 242-8856, hallstrategies.com

Kinnard & Associates P.O. Box 17542 941-8396 kinnardandassociates.com

McNeely Pigott & Fox 611 Commerce St., Ste. 2800 259-4000, mpf.com

Sacks & Co. 1807 1/2 21st Ave. S. 227-7675, sacksco.com

printing & graphic production

proMotional & specialty giFts

puBlic relations – advertising agencies


60442

1080 Lavern Cir. • Hendersonville, TN 37075(615) 822-4392 • Fax: (615) 822-3011 • www.libertypartyrental.com

An extraordinary resource for an unforgettable event.

• Unique Lounge Seating

• Dance Floors

• Custom Stages

• Catering Equipment

• White & Clear Top Tents

• Tables & Chairs

• China

• Glassware

• Flatware

• Linen

• & More!

60508INNOVATIVE. More than 20 years creating and managing

dynamic experiences sets us apart from the competition. RESPONSIVE. We have raised the level of the “wow” factor for attendees delivering successful events for our customers. FLEXIBLE. Our clients say it best, “no one knows Nashville better.” EXTRAORDINARY.

• Our events showcase innovation, creativity – distinctive Nashville touches.• We know the right people and the right places!• An ‘insider’s view’ to the finest and most exclusive venues to design a true

Nashville experience.• Already have themes and activities in mind? Perfect. If not, let us inspire you! Our unique,

cost-effective solutions are customized to your vision. From a single component to orches- trating a grand event with a multitude of working parts, we are here to lend our expertise.

YOUR EXPERIENCED, ENTHUSIASTIC NASHVILLE TEAM!

4731 Trousdale Dr., Ste. 9 • Nashville, TN 37220 (615) 732-0760 • www.wellplannedevents.com

60653

EventGenuity is an integrated strategic events and entertainment company. We help our clients tell their story, manage costs and deliver results for meetings and events. Together, we will paint pictures, light fires and set your eagles soaring.

• Strategic Events

• Entertainment

• Production

• Transportation

• Event Staffing

(615) [email protected]

www.eventgenuity.com



Seigenthaler Public Relations 115 29th Ave. S. 327-7999, seig-pr.com

Streamliner Creative Group 43 W. Broad St., Cookeville (931) 372-0570, streamlinercg.com

White, Thompson 1808 Patterson St. 321-1033, brainwoo.com

At Home Tennessee Magazine 671 N. Ericson Rd., Cordova (877) 684-4155, athometn.com

Getaway Media P.O. Box 292516 885-0700, getaway-media.com

Journal Communications, Inc. 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 400, Franklin 771-0080, jnlcom.com

Market America P.O. Box 7069, Gadsen, AL (256) 413-7667

Southern Living 3399 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Ste. 1650, Atlanta, GA (404) 888-1957, southernliving.com

Where Guestbook and Maps 1140 Hammond Dr., Bldg. I, Ste. 9250, Atlanta, GA (678) 259-9275, wheretraveler.com

Comprehensive Security, LLC 330 Franklin Rd., Ste. 135-A-136, Brentwood 973-5512

Contemporary Services Corp. 501 Broadway 255-5150, contemporaryservices.com

Hayes Security, LLC 1160 S. Gallatin Rd., Ste. 122, Madison 860-1122, hayessecurityonline.com

Rock Solid Security, Inc. 548 Rosedale Ave. 254-4357, 244-3241 rocksolidsecurity.com

Crafton Signs 200 E. Trinity Ln. 226-8000

Fastsigns 5308 Mt. View Rd., Ste. E, Antioch 731-3700, fastsigns.com/210


Joslin & Son Signs 630 Murfreesboro Rd. 255-3463, joslinsign.com


Adagio Massage & Spa Co. 1300 Division St., Ste. 206 777-0602, adagiomassageco.com

Relâche 2800 Opryland Dr. 458-1772 gaylordopryland.com

puBlications

security

signs – Banners

spa services

Boyens Group 9615 Brunswick Dr., Brentwood 776-1257, boyens.com

Center for Nonprofit Management 44 Vantage Way, Ste. 230 259-0100, cnm.org

Robin Crow – Professional Speaker 2465 Old Charlotte Pk., Franklin 791-5030, robincrow.com

Dave Ramsey’s Speakers Group 1749 Mallory Ln., Brentwood 620-6300, daveramsey.com/speakers

Life Design 2201 Eighth Ave. S., #304 463-8458, coachmark.com

Palmer Solutions 601 Ward Cir., Old Hickory 541-901

Premiere Speakers Bureau 109 International Dr., Ste. 300, Franklin 261-4000, premierespeakers.com

The Rise of the Southern Biscuit 2832 Logan St., Ste. J 394-5901, theriseofthesouthernbiscuit.com

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge 3665 Knight Dr., Whites Creek Weekdays: 242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029 acowboytown.com

Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville 851-9190 destinationnashville.com wecreateuniqueeventsbydesigningenvironmentsand

freshexperienceswhilestirringemotionsandsenses.ourlegendaryservicehasearnedourplaceaspreferredDMCforGaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenterandexclusivepartnerofGlobalEventspartners(GEp).Nashville’sonlyADME-accreditedDMC.CertifiedwBENC.Advertising Partner, p. 85



The Key Event Group 3815 Hilldale Dr. 352-6900 thekeyeventgroup.com

Nashville Event Design 2416 Music Valley Dr. 562-3535, nashvilleeventdesign.com

Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and Barndance Co., Inc. P.O. Box 620, Ridgetop 859-6310, smileyhollow.com

Point Of Contact Concierge Services 433 Barkley Ct. 213-1280, pocconcierge.com

Purity Dairy 360 Murfreesboro Rd. 244-1970, (800) 947-MILK puritydairies.com

speaKers – Facilitators

special event planners





IATSE Local #46 211 Donelson Pk., Ste. 202 885-1058, iatse.46.com

Klance Staging, Inc. 1375 Jefferson St., Pacific, MO (636) 271-3400 klanceunlimited.com

Liberty Party Rental 1080 Lavern Cir., Hendersonville 822-4392, (800) 660-7761 libertypartyrental.com Advertising Partner, p. 90

NorthStar Studios 3201 Dickerson Pk. 650-6000 northstarstudios.tv

PSAV 623 Union St. 259-2000

StagePost 255 French Landing Dr. 248-1978, stagepost.com

American Music City Taxi 729 Calhoun Ave. 742-3030, musiccitytaxi.com

Nashville Transportation (Checker Cab) 221 Largo Dr. 256-7000, nashvillecheckercab.com

Taxi USA of Tennessee 1510 Lebanon Pk. 242-7070, nashvillecab.com

Adventureworks 1223 Phillips St. 297-2250 adventureworks.com

Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville 851-9190 destinationnashville.com Strengthenmanagementandleadershipskillsinaunique

andfunenvironment.Engageincorporatesocialresponsibilitywhilebuildingcommunityandenhancingteamspirit.ourlegendaryservicehasearnedourplaceaspreferredDMCforGaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenterandexclusivepartnerofGlobalEventspartners(GEp).Nashville’sonlyADME-accreditedDMC.CertifiedwBENC.Advertising Partner, p. 85

staging services

taxi services

teaM Building


60448At Stewart Transportation Solutions, we’re the people

who specialize in providing real transportation solutions to meet your budget. We take your complicated manifests and turn them into simplified plans. When you need to move people and you don’t have time to figure out how, when or why, call us! From a single sedan move to thousands of people – we manage your transportation every step of the way. With more than 20 years in the Nashville market – you

can bet we know our stuff. Learn more about the interesting ways we can help simplify your transportation at www.stewarttransportation.com. We make transportation easy!

2814 Columbine Place, Ste. 100 • Nashville, TN 37204(888) 292-6040 • www.stewarttransportation.com

61019

Nashville’s most respected name for meeting and special event production, Gary Musick Productions (GMP) has been creating and producing chart-topping events since 1980. From general sessions and awards ceremonies to theme parties and multimedia productions, GMP is your meeting and event production partner across Tennessee and around the world.

885 Elm Hill Pike • Nashville, TN 37210(615) 259-2400 • Fax: (615) [email protected]

garymusick.com

60420

www.TWESA.com is the event planners’ resource guide and directory of Tennessee professional vendors for all of your event requirements. Members include, but are not limited to venues, rentals, catering, floral and decor, videography and photography, lighting and A/V, linen, transportation and planners.

P.O. Box 330962 • Nashville, TN 37203(615) 770-7060 • [email protected] • www.twesa.com

61166

115 Duluth Ave. Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 256-6260 www.brantleysound.com

BSA Inc. is a company that has built its reputation on the relationships it establishes with each client over the course of 28 years. Our resources include:

• Sound/Lighting/Video

• Teleprompting

• Pipe & Drape

• Generators

• Scenic/Staging

• Sub Flooring

• Equipment Rentals




Immediate Connections, Inc. 4525 Harding Rd. 620-4545, immediateconnections.com

Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250 259-4730, visitmusiccity.com

PUSH Models Marketing and Promotions 2870 Peachtree Rd., #179, Atlanta, GA (404) 956-4400, pushmodels.com

Starr Show & Event Floor Management 4005 Garrin Ct., Spring Hill 732-9991, showandeventfloormanagement.com

Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive P.O. Box 23766 386-9301, (800) 223-4581 arthenry.com

Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville 851-9190 destinationnashville.com wedesignuniqueandcustomizedtourswithyourguestsinmind.

Attendeeswillenjoyfull-andhalf-daysightseeingandinteractiveexcursionswiththeeaseofonline,mail-inorfaxregistrationoptions.ourlegendaryservicehasearnedourplaceaspreferredDMCforGaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter

teMporary staFFing services

tour coMpanies

andexclusivepartnerofGlobalEventspartners(GEp).Nashville’sonlyADME-accreditedDMC.CertifiedwBENC.Advertising Partner, p. 85

Flair Tours P.O. Box 17372 361-3737, flairtours.net



Johnny Walker Hospitality 107 Music Valley Cir., Ste. 100 331-3565

The Key Event Group 3815 Hilldale Dr. 352-6900 thekeyeventgroup.com

Music City Biplanes Tours, Inc. P.O. Box 90745 463-7500, musiccitybiplanetours.com

Nashville Express Tours 1700 Decatur Cir., Franklin (865) 774-6574, (800) 638-8687 nashvilleexpress.com

Nashville Ghost Tours & Haunted Tavern Tours 884-3999 nashvilleghosttours.com

Segway of Nashville 119 Third Ave. S., No. 100 244-0555, segwayofnashville.com

Sharin’ Nashville Tours 3421 White Pine Dr. 846-0867, (800) 636-8687 sharinnashvilletours.com

Steve Ellis Tours and Receptive, LLC P.O. Box 383, Pigeon Forge (865) 429-5070, discountours.com

Sweet Magnolia Tours P.O. Box 210247 646-0030, (800) 235-5295 sweetmagnoliatours.com


AAA Auto Club South 1515 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL (813) 289-1320, aaa.com

Anchor Trailways & Tours 3108 Blevins Rd. 860-6800, (800) 476-2841 anchortrailways.comComplete ground transportation provider available for charter, airport transfers and sightseeing tours. We offer full-size motorcoaches, 25-passenger and executive vip transportation, along with an experienced and courteous staff to make your visit an enjoyable one. as a Department of Defense Certified transportation provider, you won’t find a safer travel partner.

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Central Parking Systems 937 Church St. 259-3898, parking.com

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InShuttle Transportation, Inc. P.O. Box 330897 255-3519 inshuttle.com

Jarmon D & Q Transportation 570 Alfred Thun Rd., Clarksville (931) 647-6331 jarmontransportation.com

Johnny Walker Tours 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 118 834-8585, (800) 722-1524 johnnywalkertours.com

Matchless Limousine P.O. Box 100229 620-5466, (866) 258-5466 matchlesslimo.com

Metro Livery 1311 Vultee Blvd. 360-2929 metrolivery.com

Nashville International Airport One Terminal Dr., Ste. 501 275-1600, flynashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 26

Parking Management Co. 306 42nd Ave. N. 352-0415, parkingmgt.com

Premiere Transportation 109 International Dr., Ste. 300, Franklin 296-9000, (877) 771-0588 myluxurybus.com

Signature Transportation 1306 Antioch Pk. (877) 255-0033, nashvillelimo.com

Stewart Transportation Solutions, Inc. 2814 Columbine Pl. 292-6040 (888) 292-6040 stewarttransportation.com Advertising Partner, p. 92

Wise Coaches, Inc. 1312 Central Ct. Hermitage 391-3505 wisecoachesofnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 86

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Fresh Well Media 5304 Woodlands Trace 730-5512 freshwellmedia.com

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The Arts Co. 215 Fifth Ave. N. 254-2040, theartscompany.com theArtsCo.exhibitsinaprimedowntownartdestination.Newexhibitsmonthly,openingduringfirstArtSaturdayreceptions.Curatorialandprojectservice.

LeQuire Gallery 3900 Hillsboro Pk., 4304 Charlotte Ave. 739-6573, 298-4611 lequiregallery.com thegalleryfeaturescontemporarypaintings,drawingsandsculpturewithanemphasisonfigurativework.ExhibitschangequarterlywithworkfromAlanleQuire–thenationallyrecognizedsculptorofMusicaandAthena Parthenos–alwaysonview.

Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission 800 Second Ave. S., Fourth Fl. 862-6720, artsnashville.org Cityagencythatdistributesgrantstopromoteandsupportartsactivities,andprovidestechnicalassistanceforartsorganizationalgrowth.

art galleries Rymer Gallery 233 Fifth Ave. N. 752-6030, therymergallery.com theRymerGalleryisNashville’slargestcontemporarygallery,featuringworksbymorethan40artistsfromallovertheworld.wearelocatedonfifthAvenueoftheArts,intheepicenterofNashville’scentralbusinessdistrict.

Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Pl. near 24th Ave. Sarratt Student Center 322-2471, vanderbilt.edu/sarratt SarrattGalleryfeatures10exhibitsayearofcontemporaryartbyregionalandnationalartists.

Scarritt-Bennett Center – Gallery F 1008 19th Ave. S. 320-4651, scarrittbennett.org Servesasashowcaseforemergingandestablishedcontemporaryand“outsider”artists.Exhibitsrotatethroughouttheyear.weareconvenientlylocatedintheMusicRow/vanderbiltarea.Advertising Partner, p. 65

Tennessee Art League 808 Broadway 736-5000, tennesseeartleague.org

Nonprofitartsorganizationwithartgalleriesthatfeaturelocalandregionalexhibits,andagiftshopfeaturinglocalartists.

Tinney Contemporary 237 Fifth Ave. N. 255-7816, tinneycontemporary.com thetinneyContemporaryisNashville’spremiermodernartgallery,representingabroadspectrumofmuseum-qualitycollectedartists.wewelcomevisitorstoviewourrotatingexhibitsofbeautifulart.weareintheheartofdowntownneareasyparking.

Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery 23rd & West End Ave. 322-0605, vanderbilt.edu/gallery thefineArtsGalleryfeaturessixexhibitionseachyear.Aportionofthegalleryspaceoftenshowsitemsfromthepermanentcollectionofmorethan6,000worksofart.thishistoricalcollectionistheonlyoneofitskindinthearea,servingtheneedsofstudentsandthewidercommunity.

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 862-5160, adventuresci.com BringssciencetolifethroughinteractiveexhibitssuchastheAdventure Tower,Body Quest,theSudekumplanetariumshowsanddailyscienceprograms.

Antique Archaeology Nashville 1300 Clinton St. 397-7233, antiquearchaeology.com Alifelongpicker,MikewolfeofthehistoryChannel’stop-ratedprogram,American Pickers,openedthesecondAntiqueArchaeologylocationinaturn-of-the-centuryautomobilefactorycalledtheMarathonvillage.thenewstorefeaturesantiques,vintageitems,folkartandAntiqueArchaeologymerchandise.

Arrington Vineyards 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington 395-0102, arringtonvineyards.com Arringtonvineyardsistennessee’spremierwinery.locatedonly25minutessouthofNashville,Arringtonvineyardsoffersbreathtakingviewsandoutstandingwinesfortasting.

Belcourt Theatre 2102 Belcourt Ave. 846-3150, belcourt.org theBelcourttheatreistheleadingexhibitorofindependent,foreignandrepertoryfilmprogramminginNashville.Itisalsoamuchsought-afterandintimatemusicvenue.thetheaterhasbeennationallyrecognizedandisanoriginalmemberoftheSundanceArthouseproject.

Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Pk. 356-0501, (800) 270-3991, Ext. 25 bellemeadeplantation.com BelleMeadeplantationoffersanunmatchedenvironmentforyournextmeeting.Checkoutourwebsitetolearnmoreaboutourcorporaterentalpackages.

Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Blvd. 460-5459, belmontmansion.com Builtin1850byAdeliciaAcklen–oneofthewealthiestwomeninAmerica–itwasrecognizedasoneofthemostelaborateandunusualhomesintheSouth.theelegantGrandSalon,withitsregalstaircase,maybeusedforspecialeventsanddiningfunctionsafterhours.

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tourtennesseeviaa200-footgranitemap,awalkwayfeaturingthe95counties,31fountainsrepresentingthemajorriversoftennesseeandanextraordinaryhistorywall.

Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin 794-0903, battleoffranklintrust.org homeofThe Widow of the South,Carntonwasafieldhospitalafterthe1864Battleoffranklin.RestoredgardenandConfederatecemeteryon-site.

The Carter House 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin 791-1861, carterhouse1864.com Builtin1830byfountainBranchCarter,thehomewasthesiteofoneofthebloodiestbattlesduringtheCivilwaronNov.30,1864.thisregisteredhistoriclandmarkhasbeenopentothepublicsince1953andservesasamemorialtotheCarterfamily,aswellasthecountlessheroesoftheBattleoffranklin.

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Hwy. 100 646-9977, (800) 282-2276 dinnertheatre.com Nashville’sfirstprofessionaltheater.ServingupgreatbuffetsandBroadwayplaysformorethan40years.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Dr. 356-8000, cheekwood.org Cheekwoodisa55-acrebotanicalgardenandartmuseumlocatedonthehistoricCheekestate.theattractionboastsnationallyrecognizedcollectionsofAmericanandcontemporary

paintingandsculpture,abotanicalgardennamedinthetop10bySouthern Livingmagazineandyear-round,family-friendlyactivities.

Cooter’s Place Nashville 2613 McGavock Pk. 872-8358, cootersplace.com Dukes of HazzardmuseumandthemestoreoperatedbyBen“Cooter”JonesfeaturestheGenerallee,props,memorabiliaandpersonalappearancesbyoriginalcastmembers.

Corsair Artisan Distillery 1200 Clinton St., #110 321-9109, corsairartisan.com CorsairArtisanisanindependentcraftdistilleryhandcraftingsmallbatchesofspiritsandwhiskeyusingclassicpotstills.Corsairwelcomesvisitorsfortoursofthedistillery,withtastingroomvisitsforthe21-and-upcrowd.

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2001, (800) 852-6437 countrymusichalloffame.org the130,000-square-footmuseumoffersbreathtakingviewsofthecityandisconvenientlylocatedwithinwalkingdistanceofmajordowntownhotelsandtheNashvilleConventionCenter.Eventspaceincludesan11,000-square-footglass-roofedconservatory,fourtheaters,theeleganthalloffamerotundaand40,000squarefeetofgalleryspace.on-sitecateringisavailableforgroupsof30to2,300.Advertising Partner, p. 1

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge 3665 Knight Dr., Whites Creek Weekdays: 242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029 acowboytown.com

Guestswillfeellikethey’vesteppedintotheoldwest.ACowboytownfeaturescowboycookoutswithlivemusicandold-timegunfightsonSaturdaynights.Alsoavailable:horsebackriding,tours,hayrides,saloon,fishingandmore.openwed.-Sun.

Cultural Museum at Scarritt-Bennett Center 1104 19th Ave. S. 340-7481, scarrittbennett.org/museum.htm themuseumfeaturespermanentexhibitsontraditional,historicandmoderncultures,aswellasaninternationaldollcollection.A$1-per-persondonationisrequestedatthelibrary’sfrontdesk.Advertising Partner, p. 65

Cumberland Caverns 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd., McMinnville (931) 668-4396 cumberlandcaverns.com Discovertennessee’slargestshowcaveandu.S.Naturallandmark.openyearround,sevendaysaweek,withscenicwalkingtours,adventuretripsandovernightspelunkingwithcampinginthecave.CumberlandCavernsisthehomeofBluegrassundergroundconcertseries.

Disciples of Christ Historical Society 1101 19th Ave. S. 327-1444, (866) 834-7563 discipleshistory.org housedinahistoricbuildingwithbeautifularchitectureandstainedglass,thesocietyholdsthelargestcollectionofStone-Campbellmaterialintheworld.

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1862duringtheCivilwar.thecomplexdesignwasbuiltprimarilybyslavesandfreeblackworkersconscriptedintoservice.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway 244-3340, fristcenter.org thefristCenterislocatedinanelegantartdecobuildingandpresentsexcitingvisualartfromaroundtheworld.thecenter’sauditoriumaccommodates225theater-style,200forabanquetor275forareception.Receptionsofupto490canbehostedintheornatelobbyadjacenttotheauditorium.Seasonally,thecourtyardisavailableforavarietyofevents.full-servicecateringandeventplanningservicesareavailable.

General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Dr. 458-1332, generaljackson.com theGeneralJacksonShowboat,agrandfour-deckpaddlewheeler,offersmiddayandeveningcruisesonthescenicCumberlandRiver.Eveningcruisesincludeanelegantthree-coursedinnerandafabulousstageproduction.MiddaycruisesofferoneofNashville’sonlydaytimecountrymusicshowsandadeliciouslunchbuffet.privatechartersalsoavailable.

George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center 1950 Cascade Hollow Rd., Tullahoma (931) 857-3124, Ext. 229 georgedickel.com GeorgeDickelmanufacturessomeoftennessee’sfinestsippin’whiskey.GeorgeDickelwillhostyourmeeting,andafterwardsyourgroupcanenjoyaprivatetourofthedistillery.GeorgeDickelissuretocreateauniqueandmemorableexperienceforyourgroup.

Grand Old Golf & Go Karts 2444 Music Valley Dr. 871-4701, grandoldgolf.net playoneofourthreeminiaturegolfcourses,eachreflectinganaspectoftennessee’scharacterandvarietyofterrain.Racesidebysidewithyourfamilyandfriendsaroundourhairpinturnsonthemid-state’slargesttrack.

Grand Ole Opry 2802 Opryland Dr. Grand Ole Opry House 871-OPRY, opry.com theGrandoleopryalwaysfeaturesthebestincountrymusic.withacastthatincludesDierksBentley,littleJimmyDickens,lorettalynn,vinceGill,trishayearwoodandmanymore,theoprygivesaudiencesthechancetowatchcountrymusichistoryasitunfolds.Advertising Partner, p. 38

Grand Ole Opry Museum 2804 Opryland Dr. 458-1332, 871-5766 opry.com thestoryofhowtheGrandoleoprybecamethecornerstoneofcountrymusicistoldinthismuseumthatpaystributetotheworld’slongest-runningradioshow.thestoryoflegendaryoprymemberssuchasRoyAcuffandMinniepearl,aswellastoday’soprysuperstars,istoldthroughaseriesofelectronicdisplaysandinteractivevideodevices.

Hatch Show Print 316 Broadway 256-2805 hatchshowprint.com ownedandoperatedbytheCountryMusichalloffame®andMuseum,hatchhasbeeninbusinesssince1879andisoneofthenation’soldest-knownletterpresspostershops.hatchhascreatedoriginalartforvaudeville,circuses,Grandoleoprystars,concertsandsportingevents.

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson 4580 Rachel’s Ln. 889-2941, thehermitage.com JustlikeAndrewJacksondidinthe1800s,thehermitagestillwelcomesgueststoday.withmorethan1,100acres,thehermitageoffersmeetingaccommodationsforgroupsof20to2,000andwillprovidethatperfectindoororoutdoorsettingforanyoccasion.thisnationalhistoriclandmarkprovidesmanyopportunitiestohostuniquereceptions.Advertising Partner, p. 39

Falcon Rest Mansion 2645 Faulkner Springs Rd., McMinnville (931) 668-4444, falconrest.com thehistoryisfun,thehome-cookedfoodisdeliciousandthevictoriansettingisbreathtakingatfalconRestMansioninMcMinnville,halfwaybetweenNashvilleandChattanooga.thevictorianCarriagehouseeventsfacilityreflectsthedecorofthe1896mansionandaccommodatesgroupsformeetings,dinners,weddingsandreceptions.Anadjacentlandscapedcourtyardprovidesanequallyelegantsettingforoutdoorevents.foraspecialtreat,scheduleaninteractiveentertainmentshowthatmakesstarsofthepeopleinyourgroup,basedontherealhistoryofthemansionandarea.thead-lib,no-pressureformatisgreatforteam-buildingorasanexcursionforspousesduringameeting.Mealsandtoursofthemansion,calledtennessee’sBiltmorebypBS,areincluded.

Fontanel Attractions 4225 Whites Creek Pk., Whites Creek 724-1600, fontanelmansion.com locatedonasprawling130+acresisauniqueentertainmentvenueofferingtoursofBarbaraMandrell’sformermansion,privateevents,anoutdoormusicvenue,thefarmhouseRestaurant,amuseumandhikingtrails.Advertising Partner, p. 29

Fort Nashborough Riverfront Park 862-8400 nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnashborough.asp NashvillewasfoundedwhenJamesRobertsonledhisgroupofpioneersacrossthefrozenCumberlandRiverandbuiltfortNashborough.thisreplicaoftheoriginalsettlementreflectsthelifestyleoffrontierpioneersinthelate1700s.

Fort Negley Adjacent to Adventure Science Center & Greer Stadium 862-8470, nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnegley listedontheNationalRegisterofhistoricplaces,fortNegleywasthelargestandmostimportantunionfortificationbuiltafterNashvillefellin

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Historic Manskers Station 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville 859-3678, manskersstation.org historicManskersStationisalivinghistorysitefeaturingManskersfort,anauthenticreconstructionofafrontierlogstationtypicalofearlyCumberlandsettlements,andtheBowenplantationhouse,completedin1787.theBowenhouseisamongMiddletennessee’soldestbrickresidences.RevolutionarywarveteranCapt.williamBowenandhiswife,Mary,builtthehome.

Historic RCA Studio B 222 Fifth Ave. S. 242-5167, countrymusichalloffame.org visithistoricRCAStudioB,thehomeof1,000hits.Getanup-closelookatwhatwasoncethesecondhomeofmusiclegendsElvispresley,ChetAtkins,Dollypartonandmore.Morethan35,000songswererecordedhere,includingIt’s Now Or Never,Only The LonelyandI Will Always Love You.Nowyoucanseehowandwheremanyofthegreatestperformersofthe1950sthroughthe1970smadetimelessmusicandrecordinghistory.

J&P Outings 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin 521-6414, jpoutings.com Specializinginhot-airballooningforcorporateeventsandfamilygroupfunctions:familyreunions,bridalpartyactivities,specialcelebrations,corporateoutings,entertainingvIpsoremployees,tetheredflightsandcorporateadvertisingprograms–wetakeourcustomerstoanewlevel.

Jack Daniel Distillery 182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg (931) 759-6357, jackdaniels.com JackDanielDistilleryistheoldestregistereddistilleryintheunitedStatesandisontheNationalRegisterofhistoricplaces.visitorsreceivepersonallyguidedtoursofthedistilleryandobservethefamoustennesseewhiskey-makingprocess.Advertising Partner, p. 28

Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show 1122 Eastdale Ave. 585-2966, nashvilleoldies.com Moments to Rememberisthemid-South’smostauthenticoldiesshow.Getlostinthemusicofthe1950sand1960s.

Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pk. 742-7445, lanemotormuseum.org

privateeventsatlaneMotorMuseumareheldamongadisplayofmorethan150ofthemostuniquecarsandmotorcyclesintheunitedStates.the40,000-square-footexhibitareafeaturesawarehouse-styleinteriorwithexposedbrickwallsandoriginalwoodflooring.locatedonly3milesfromdowntownNashville,themuseumiseasilyaccessedfromallpointsinthecity.

Laser Quest 166 Second Ave. N. 256-2560, laserquest.com laserQuestisaninteractiveadventuregameforages5to85.unbeatablefunforsocialorgroupoutings,studenttrips,sportsteams,familyreunionsandcorporateteam-buildingevents.thirtyormoreplaytogether,availablerainorshine,privatebookingsavailable.

Lost River Cave 2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY (270) 393-0077, lostrivercave.com/caverentals DiscoverKentucky’sonlyundergroundboattour,justonehournorthofNashvilleonI-65,Exit22.lostRiverCaveoffersadelightfulescapeintoKentucky’sCaveCountry,withhikingtrails,aseasonalbutterflyhabitat,gemminingsluiceandcharmingwildflowerGifts.openallyear,sevendaysaweek.

Lotz House 1111 Columbia Ave., Franklin 790-7190, lotzhouse.com GuidedtouroftheCivilwarhouse,whichisontheNationalRegisterofhistoricplaces,withfineantiquesandstoriesofthelotzfamilyduringtheBattleoffranklin.thehousesitsonthecenterofthebattlefieldandstillbearsthescarsfromthebattle.wealsoofferaguidedwalkingtourofthefranklinBattlefield.

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre Corner of Gleaves & 600 Ninth Ave. S. 902-9566, 242-8000 missjeannes.com Acomedicmysteryplaywithlivemusicandawonderfuldinner.Eachtablebecomesateamtodecipherclues,bribesuspectswiththeirMissMarple’scurrencyandtrytosolvethecrime.wecancometoyou.off-siteshowsavailable.

Music City Biplanes Tours, Inc. P.O. Box 90745 463-7500 musiccitybiplanetours.com SeeNashvillefromthefrontseatofouropen-cockpit,classicwacobiplane.weoffer15-minute,30-minuteand60-minuteridesaroundNashvilleandMiddletennesseeinourwacobiplane,flyingfromJohntuneAirportinwestNashville.

Music City Queen 2812 Opryland Dr. 458-3930, generaljackson.com themajesticMusicCityQueenisavailableforspecialevents,charters,boardmeetings,awardceremonies,specialthemedeventsandcompanypicnics.oryoumaywishtoplanawedding,weddingreception,familyreunionorspecialparty.Besuretoaskaboutourscheduleofthemedcruises.

Nashville Children’s Theatre 25 Middleton St. 254-9103 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org NashvilleChildren’stheatre,anonprofitprofessionaltheater,wasfoundedin1931bytheJuniorleagueofNashvilleandisrecognizedastheoldestchildren’s

theaterintheunitedStates.NashvilleChildren’stheatrewasrecentlyrankedoneofthetopfivechildren’stheatersintheu.S.byTimemagazine.

Nashville Comedy Theater 544-5386 nashvillecomedytheater.com weprovidequalityimprovcomedyshows,improvtrainingcoursesandcorporateentertainment.

Nashville Dinner Theatre 209 Printers Alley 889-4000 nashvilledinnertheatre.com Nashville’sonlyhistoricdowntowndinnertheatervenue.freeparking.Dinnerandshowonly$40.featuringconcerts,Broadway,comedy,livemusicandSoutherncuisine.

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre 2620 Music Valley Dr. 885-4747, (800) 308-5779 nashvillenightlife.com Dinewiththestars!EnjoyafullSouthernbuffetwithallthetrimmingsanda90-minutecountrymusicvarietyshow.MeetandgreetthestarsoftheGrandoleopry,suchastommyCash,StevehallandShotgunRedfromHee Haw,JohnnyCounterfit,JeannieSeelyandCindyMooreasMinniepearl,tonameafew.thisvenueisalsoavailableforprivatepartiesandspecialevents.

Nashville Pedal Tavern Demonbreun & Division St. 390-5038, nashvillepedaltavern.com Anewspinonpubcrawls.A16-personbaronwheels.

Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage 889-7050, nashvilleshores.com NashvilleShoresisa385-acrefamilyrecreationdestinationlocated10minutesfromdowntown.Itcomprisesawaterpark,20groupeventsites,aneventmanagementteam,festivalareas,marina,mini-golf,boatandJetSkirental,andotherattractions.

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Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Rd. 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org featuringawidevarietyofexoticanimalsfromaroundtheworld.Inaddition,thezoooffersanimalshows,keepertalks,acarousel,ahistorichomeandfarm,theJungleGymplayground,giftshopsandconcessionareas.

National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY (270) 781-7973, corvettemuseum.org featuringinteractiveexhibits,drivingsimulators,acafe,conferencecenter,uniquecardisplaysandCorvetteraffles.

National Museum of African American Music 1506 Church St., Ste. 230 301-8724, nmaam.com theNationalMuseumofAfricanAmericanMusicwillfeatureexhibitshighlightingmusicinstruments,greatvocalists,genres,andhands-onmusiccreationandproduction.openingin2012.

Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Dr. (877) SHOP-FUN, oprymills.com opryMillscombines200discountandspecialtyretailers,themerestaurantsandentertainmentvenuesunderoneroof.Includingoff5thSaksfifthAvenueoutlet,Anntaylorloft,Barnes&Noble,

lizClaiborneoutletandAquariumRestaurant.Specialgroupprogramsoffered.Reopeningin2012.Callformoredetails.

Purity Dairy 360 Murfreesboro Rd. 244-1970, (800) 947-MILK puritydairies.com thesweetestvisitorcenterintennesseefeaturesashortpresentation,anewmovieaboutourmilkandicecreamprocesses,andlotsoftastypurityicecream.Callfirst.

Redneck Comedy Tour 316-0014, theredneckbus.com SeetheNashvillehotspotsandlaughalongtheway!

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. Reservations and ticketing: 458-1332 Administrative offices: 458-8700 ryman.com Byday,theRymanofferstoursthatshowcasethelegendarystarswhohavegracedherstage.Intheevenings,theRymancontinuestohostconcertsfeaturingthebiggestnamesinshowbusinessyearround.Advertising Partner, p. 39

Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave. S. 340-7500, (866) 420-5486 scarrittbennett.org

A10-acre,tree-filledoasisintheheartofthecitywithaward-winningcollegiateGothicarchitecture.today,Scarritt-Bennettisaconferenceandretreatcenter.outdoorlabyrinth,artgallery,self-guidedandpre-arrangedtoursavailable.Advertising Partner, p. 65

Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Pl. 687-6500, nashvillesymphony.org EnjoytheacousticallyexcellentandarchitecturallystunninghomeoftheNashvilleSymphony.utilizingthelatesttechnology,thehallcanbeconvertedinapproximatelyonehourfromtieredseatstoaflatparquetfloorperfectforreceptions,seatedfunctionsorexhibits.featuringstate-of-the-artaudioandlightingcapabilities,additionalmultipurposespacesandanoutdoorfunctionarea.fullon-sitecateringcapabilities.Advertising Partner, p. 42

Tennessee Agricultural Museum Ellington Agricultural Center 837-5197, tnagmuseum.org themuseumhasanextensivecollectionofhomeandfarmartifactsfromthe19thandearly20thcenturies.Alsoonthepropertyisalogcabincommunitywithawoodentrainandgardens.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena 242-4750, tshf.net thisstate-of-the-art,interactivemuseumpaystributetotennessee’srichsportshistory.honoreesincludepeytonManning,wilmaRudolph,tracyCaulkinsandtimMcCarver.themuseumfeaturesvirtual-realitybasketball,twotheatersandmanyinteractivestations.Availableforgrouptoursandcanberentedforprivatepartiesorreceptions.

Tennessee State Capitol Charlotte Ave. between Sixth & Seventh Aves. 741-2692, tnmuseum.org DesignedbywilliamStrickland,thehistorictennesseeStateCapitollooksmuchasitdidwhenitwascompletedin1959.oneoftheoldest-workingantebellumcapitolsinthenation,severalareashavebeenrestoredtotheir19th-centuryappearance.

Tennessee State Museum 505 Deadrick St. 741-2692, tnmuseum.org thetennesseeStateMuseumisoneofthelargestmuseumsinthenation.Interpretiveexhibitsbegin15,000yearsagowithprehistoricpeopleandcontinuethroughtheearly1900s,withanextensiveandimpressiveCivilwarcollection.Checkthewebsiteforchangingexhibitions.

Tommy’s Tours 2120 Lebanon Pk., Ste. 29 335-2863, tommystours.com ComedicsightseeingtoursofdowntownNashvilleandcelebrities’homes.

Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum 636 Farrell Pkwy. 832-8197, travellersrestplantation.org Builtin1799byJudgeJohnoverton,travellersRestisNashville’soldesthistorichouseopentothepublic.travellersRestoffersbothself-guidedandguidedtoursofthegroundsandthehistoricbuildings.Specialtoursandholidayeventsarealsooffered.Amodernmeetingfacilitycanaccommodateupto150attendees.Afullkitchenisavailable.

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soMething to sing aBoutThe people have spoken.

In Travel + Leisure magazine’s recent America’s Favorite Cities survey, Nashville was awarded several honors, including No. 1 for Live Music/Concerts and Bands.

No matter what the season, Music City is always singing. Go to www.visitmusiccity.com to find out more about what’s happening throughout the year.

springAwesome April

If it’s April, then it’s an awesome month for fun in Music City. The Tin Pan South songwriters’ festival, Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nashville Film Festival and the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon kick off a spring bursting with festivities.

suMMerHot Events

Hot fun in the summertime is what’s in store during June, July and August. The CMA Music Festival might just be the hottest ticket in town, as country music stars take the stage for four days in early June. The CMT Music Awards coincide with the downtown festival.

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! celebrates America’s birthday with food, family fun and great live music along the banks of the Cumberland River. As darkness descends, headline acts provide an evening of entertainment that culminates with one of the nation’s most spectacular fireworks displays synced to patriotic favorites performed by the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. The event has been named an AOL CityGuide Top Booms With a View.

autuMnFull Out Fall

Handmade crafts, international festivals, Titans football and Predators hockey are all on Nashville’s fall calendar.

As the weather turns cooler, “Country Music’s Biggest Night” celebrates the industry’s hottest stars during the nationally televised Country Music Association Awards in early November. The semiannual Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony also takes place during CMA week.

And speaking of music, you won’t want to miss the World of Bluegrass, the Americana Music Festival or Next Big Nashville either.

September’s National Folk Festival – here for a three-year run that began in 2011 – offers a free lineup of traditional music in downtown Nashville for three days. The longest-running music festival in the nation will celebrate its 75th anniversary in Music City in 2013.

WinterHome for the Holidays

Lavish lights and elaborate decorations envelop the city in the spirit of the season. Throughout November and December, Nashville features a full slate of cultural celebrations, concerts, theatrical performances and historic events.

Ring out the old and sing in the new – Music City’s Bash on Broadway features a live concert (Phil Vassar headlined in 2010), fireworks and an 80-foot Guitar Drop® as thousands count down the seconds to a Happy New Year.

Although there’s a chill in air, February’s Music City Soul Series warms the hearts of everyone who loves jazz and R&B.

thishigh-energy,livemusicalbiographystarringJohnBeardsleytransportstheaudiencethroughsixerasoftheKing’scareer.

The Upper Room Chapel and Museum of Christian Art 1908 Grand Ave. 340-7207, (877) 899-2780, Ext. 7206 upperroom.org/chapel thechapelfeaturesan8’x17’woodcarvingofThe Last Supperanda20’stained-glasswindowwithaChristianfellowshiptheme.themuseumdisplaysnativityscenes,illuminatedmanuscripts,Bibles,artifactsandpaintings.Group-friendlywalking.

Vanderbilt University 2201 West End Ave., Station B 322-7311, vanderbilt.edu located1.5milesfromdowntownNashville,thecampusisaparklikesetting.vanderbilt

ishometomorethan300plantvarietiesandwasdesignatedanationalarboretumin1988.Buildingsoncampusdatetoitsfoundingin1873.

Wave Country 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. 885-1052, nashville.gov/parks oneofthearea’sonlywave-actionswimmingpools.Ridethewavesorjustletthemlapatyourfeet.waveCountryalsofeaturesthreewaterflumesandtwospeedslides.there’sevenakiddiepoolwithwater-droppingfeaturesandachildren’splayground.

Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. 802-8222, wildhorsesaloon.com Enjoytheaward-winningmenu,thebestinliveentertainmentandalarger-than-lifedancefloor.thewildhorseSaloonoffersspaceforspecialevents,including

aprivatebanquetroom,amezzaninelevel,thecontemporarythirdfloorortheentireclub.Advertising Partner, p. 45

Willie Nelson & Friends Museum & General Store 2613 McGavock Pk. 885-1515, willienelsonmuseum.com ANashvilletraditionfor31years.theattractionfeaturesNashville’slargestsouvenirshopandamuseumdedicatedtotraditionalcountrymusiclegends.themuseumshowcasesoneoftheworld’slargestcollectionsofpersonalitemsfromwillieNelsonandhismanyfriends.

Yazoo Brewing 910 Division St. 891-4649, yazoobrew.com tasteaward-winninglocallybrewedalesinhistoricMarathonMotorworks.GuidedtoursonSaturdays.


CoolSprings Galleria CoolSpringsGalleriaisanupscaleshoppingmallwithfivedepartmentstores,morethan165specialtyshopsanda500-seatfoodcourt.located15milessouthofNashville,it’stheperfectplacetogetalittleshoppingdone.

Lebanon Premium Outlets locatedlessthan30milesfromNashville,lebanonpremiumoutlets®offersimpressivesavingsatmorethan60designerandbrand-nameoutlets,includingAnntaylor,BananaRepublic,BrooksBrothers,Coach,Gap,Nike,poloRalphlauren,tommyhilfigerandmore.offI-40,Exit238.

The Mall at Green Hills thismallfeaturessomeofthefinestspecialtystoresintheareawithpotteryBarn,MAC,origins,Aveda,bebe,Benetton,BetseyJohnson,Coach,harold’s,lillieRubin,talbotswoman,tiffany&Co.andmanymore.locatedonthecornerofhillsboroandAbbottMartinroads.hours:Mon.-Sat.10am-9pm,Sun.12-6pm.

Opry Mills visitNashville’spremiershopping,diningandentertainmentdestination.opryMillscombines200discountandspecialtyretailers,themerestaurantsandentertainmentvenuesunderoneroof.Includingoff5thSaksfifthAvenueoutlet,Anntaylorloft,Barnes&NobleBooksellers,lizClaiborneandBuild-A-Bearworkshop™.Specialgroupprogramsoffered.Reopeningin2012.Callformoredetails.

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RiverGate Mall fashion,funandfoodforeveryonewithfourdepartmentstores,150storesand15eateries.located10milesnorthofNashville,RiverGateisagreatplacetoshop.

Berry Hill District Bransford Ave. & Thompson Ln. 297-8822, berryhilldistrict.com

Boswell’s Music City Harley-Davidson 180 Second Ave. N., 401 Fessler’s Ln. 242-7078, boswellsharley.com

The Cocoa Tree 1200 Fifth Ave. N., Ste. 104 255-5060, thecocoatree.com

Designer Renaissance Co. 2822 Bransford Ave. 297-8822, designerrenaissance.com

The District 178 Second Ave. N., Ste. 402 400-0178, thedistrictnashville.org

French’s Shoes & Boots 126B Second Ave. N. 736-2934, musiccityboots.com

High Note Liquors 2471 McGavock Pk., #B 885-8286

Hill Center Green Hills 4039 Hillsboro Pk. 252-8101, hillcentergreenhills.com

Jefferson Street Shopping District 1215 Ninth Ave. N. 726-5867, jumptojefferson.com

Macy’s 3813 Hillsboro Pk. 383-3300, visitmacysusa.com

Metropolitan Wines 401 Church St. 248-9463, metrowinenashville.com

specialty shopping

Music Valley Merchants Association 2416 Music Valley Dr. 400-9919 visitmusiccity.com/musicvalleymerchants

Nashville Farmers’ Market 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 880-2001, 880-2000 nashvillefarmersmarket.org

OSHi International Floral Studio 206 Capitol Blvd. 972-5425, oshiflowers.com

The Peanut Shop 19 Arcade 256-3394, nashvillenut.com

Schakolad Chocolate Factory 443 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 107, Franklin 771-5077, schakolad.com

Ernest Tubb Record Shops 417 Broadway, 2416 Music Valley Dr. 255-7503, ernesttubb.com

The Museum Store at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2093 countrymusichalloffame.comAdvertising Partner, p. 1

Frist Center Gift Shop 919 Broadway 744-3990, fristcenter.org

Hartmann Factory Store 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 449-8000, hartmann.com

Music City Marketplace 501 Broadway, 150 Fourth Ave. N. 259-4747, 259-4730

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theNashvilleareaishometomorethan20collegesanduniversitiesthatoffersportsfansexcitingactiononalmostayear-roundbasis,highlightedbytheSoutheastern,ohiovalley,AtlanticSunandSunBeltconferences.NashvillealsoplayshosteachDecembertotheMusicCityBowl,whichpitstheSECagainsttheACCincollegefootballaction.logontomusiccitybowl.comformoreinformation.

Harpeth Hills Golf Course 2424 Old Hickory Blvd. 862-8493, nashville.gov/PARKS/golf/harpethhills 18holes;par72

McCabe Golf Course 46th Ave. N. & Murphy Rd. 862-8491 27holes;par70,par36

Percy Warner Golf Course Forrest Park Dr., off Belle Meade Blvd. 352-9958 9holes;par34

Shelby Golf Course South 19th & Fatherland St. 862-8474 18holes;par72

Ted Rhodes Golf Course 1901 Ed Temple Blvd. 862-8463 18holes;par72

Two Rivers Golf Course Two Rivers Pkwy. & McGavock, near Opryland 889-2675 18holes;par72

Vinny Links Golf Course 2009 Sevier St. 880-1720 9holes;par28youthGolfprogram(openMemorialDay-laborDay)

Gaylord Springs Golf Links 18 Springhouse Ln. 458-1332, (866) 51-LINKS gaylordsprings.com 18holes;par72

Hermitage Golf Course 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory 847-4001, hermitagegolf.com 36holes;par72

Vanderbilt Legends Club 1500 Legends Club Ln., Franklin 791-8100, legendsclub.com 36holes;par71,par72

862-8400, nashville.gov/parksMetroparksandRecreationhasawidevarietyoffacilitiesandprogramsacrossDavidsonCounty.

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Nashville Sounds 534 Chestnut St. 242-4371, nashvillesounds.com theSoundsareNashville’sAAAaffiliatetotheMilwaukeeBrewers,andtheyareNashville’soldestsportsfranchise.theywerethe2005pacificCoastleagueChampionsand2006and2007DivisionChampions.

Tennessee Titans – NFL One Titans Way, LP Field Information line: 565-4178, titansonline.com theAfCSouthtennesseetitansbeginanothersold-outseasoninthemuch-heraldedhomeoftheNfl’s“loudestfans.”

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena 242-4750, tshf.net payingtributetotennessee’srichsportshistorywithexhibitsonsportsfromteamtoextreme.Museumfeatures7,500squarefeetofinteractivedisplaysandtwotheaterswithstreamingvideo.

Nashville Predators – NHL 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena Tickets and information: 770-PUCK, nashvillepredators.com

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Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (800) 311-1255, cmmarathon.com themarathonwelcomesmorethan30,000runnersthelastSaturdayofApril.InMusicCitystyle,theracefeatureslocalbandseverymileandapost-raceconcertheadlinedbysomeofmusic’shotteststars.thiscertifiedcourseisaqualifierfortheBostonMarathon.

Women’s Half Marathon (727) 502-9202, womenshalfmarathon.com theWomen’s Running Magazinewomen’shalfMarathonSeriesisthenation’slargestwomen’shalfmarathonseries.thewhMSeriesawardsallhalfmarathonfinishersanindustryfirst,patent-pendingtwo-in-onemedalandcharm.finishersalsoreceiveadesignergoodiebagandtechtee.AlleventsintheSept.seriesbeginwithatwo-daywomen-specifichealthandfitnessexpoandfinishwithanoutdoorparty,completewithfood,musicandwhitelinentablecloths.Eacheventalsoincludesa5Krun.

Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex 222 25th Ave. N. 862-8490, sportsplextennis.com year-roundplayon19courts,bothindoorandoutdoor.theRutheliaBuchiIndoortennisCenterfeaturesfourhardcourts.oneoftheoutdoorcourtsfeaturesstadiumseatingfor2,500.Callforratesandhours.

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1808 Grille (American) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 1808 West End Ave. 340-0012, 1808grille.com

Amerigo Italian Restaurant ( Italian) Private Dining: 60 West End/Vanderbilt 1920 West End Ave. 320-1740, amerigo.net

Aquarium (Seafood) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive Reopening in 2012. Call for more details. 516 Opry Mills Dr. 514-8600, nashvilleaquarium.com

B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 200 Downtown 152 Second Ave. N. 256-2727, bbkingclubs.comAdvertising Partner, p. 36

Barefoot Charlie’s (American) Private Dining: n/a North Nashville 125 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville 431-2859, barefootcharlies.net

Big River Grille and Brewing Works (American) Private Dining: 400 Downtown 111 Broadway 251-4677, bigrivergrille.com

The Bluebird Cafe (American) Private Dining: n/a Green Hills 4104 Hillsboro Rd. 383-1461, bluebirdcafe.com

Boswell’s Grill (American) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Elm Hill Pike 401 Fesslers Ln. 256-0737, boswellsharley.com

Bound’ry (Eclectic/International) Private Dining: 150 West End/Vanderbilt 911 20th Ave. S. 321-3043, pansouth.net

Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 220 Printers Alley 242-5837, bourbonstreetblues.com

Buffalo Billiards Parlor (Pub Fare/Brewery) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 154 Second Ave. N. 313-7665, buffalosnashville.comAdvertising Partner, p. 112

Burger Up (American) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 2901 12th Ave. S. 279-3767, burger-up.com

Cabana (Continental) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 1910 Belcourt Ave. 577-2262, cabananashville.comAdvertising Partner, p. 109

Caney Fork River Valley Grille (Seafood) Private Dining: 56 Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2400 Music Valley Dr. 724-1200, caneyforkrestaurant.com

Cantina Laredo (Mexican) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 592 12th Ave. S. 259-9280, cantinalaredo.com

Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel (Continental) Private Dining: 30 Downtown 231 Sixth Ave. N. 345-7116 thehermitagehotel.com/site/dining_capitolgrille.aspxAdvertising Partner, p. 65

Cascades American Café, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (American) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordopryland.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

Chef’s Market Café & Take Away (Deli/Gourmet Deli) Private Dining: n/a North Nashville 900 Conference Dr., Ste. 9, Goodlettsville 851-2433, chefsmarket.com

Cocina Mexican Grill (Mexican) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 501-A Union St. 255-4570, cocinamexican.com

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these nashville-area restaurants have been arranged alphabetically. the maximum capacity of a restaurant’s largest private room is noted, however many restaurants will be able to accommodate venue buyouts and larger groups. many of these eateries can work with you to create a special event for your group.

Wasabi’s at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center

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Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Nashville Hotel (American) Private Dining: 32 Downtown 611 Commerce St. 255-8400Advertising Partner, p. 52

The Cupcake Collection (Deli/Gourmet Deli) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 1213 Sixth Ave. N. 244-2900, thecupcakecollection.com

Dan McGuinness Irish Pub ( Irish) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 1538 Demonbreun St. 252-1991 danmcguinnesspub.com/nashville

Dave & Buster’s (American) Private Dining: 250 Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive Reopening in 2012. Call for more details. 540 Opry Mills Dr. 514-1202, daveandbusters.com

Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 300 Commerce St. 256-4655 demosrestaurants.com

Dick’s Last Resort (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 154 Second Ave. N. dickslastresort.com

Dunn Bros Coffee (Coffeehouse) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 401 Church St., Ste. 100 252-2567, dunnbros.com

eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt (American) Private Dining: 80 West End/Vanderbilt 2100 West End Ave. 321-1990, loewsvanderbilt.comAdvertising Partner, p. 51

El Rey Mexican Restaurant (Mexican) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 139 Second Ave. N. 726-8862

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar (American) Private Dining: n/a Green Hills 2210 Crestmoor Rd. 269-5861, fscotts.com

The Falls Bar & Lounge, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (American) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordhotels.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

The Family Wash (American) Private Dining: n/a East Nashville 2038 Greenwood Ave. 226-6070, familywash.com

Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center ( Irish) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordopryland.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries (American) Private Dining: n/a Green Hills 4017 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 310 463-0022, fiveguys.com

West End/Vanderbilt 2020 West End Ave. 320-3678

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Steak) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 2525 West End Ave., Ste. 220 342-0131, flemingssteakhouse.comAdvertising Partner, p. 106

Freshii (Deli/Gourmet Deli) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 530 Church St., #405 364-3600, freshii.com

Seared scallops with shrimp hash at Fish & Co.


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Sole Mio … where the taste of Northern Italy and Music City met and fell in love! Divine homemade Italian cuisine for over 16 years. One block from the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Private rooms, catering available.

• Great “date” location

• Monthly charity events

• Buon Appetito!

311 Third Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37201

(615) 256-4013www.solemionash.com

60581

Experience a true taste of Nashville by dining in one of this city’s architectural treasures. Named “One of the Top 10 Steakhouses in the U.S.,” the Stock-Yard serves the finest in USDA prime beef, seafood, lobster and more. Private rooms available for groups of 10-300.

COmPlimENTArY ShUTTlES AvAilAblE.

901 Second Ave. N.Nashville, TN 37201

(615) 255-6464www.stock-yardrestaurant.com

60894

FLEMING’S PRIVATE DINING

• For Parties, Dinners, Meetings & Other Important Occasions

• Prime Steak, Fresh Seafood & 100 Wines by the Glass

• Morning & Afternoon Functions

• AV Services, Including Wi-Fi & TANDBERG Video Conferencing

Please ask for our Private Dining Director to discuss your special event.

2525 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN(615) 342-0131

[email protected] www.flemingsteakhouse.com

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601 12th Ave. S. • Nashville, TN 37203(615) 248-2888 • www.sambucarestaurant.com

Located in the heart of the very trendy Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville’s only rockin’ dinner club. Sambuca serves American food, live music nightly and has a roof-top patio that overlooks the Nashville skyline. Choose an intimate, private booth for your dining experience, or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see and be seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week, which is as diverse as the American food, from soft rock, pop, top 40 hits and even country with a spice. Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, business luncheon, or networking happy hour? From 20-200, we cater to any size group.

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Fuse Sports Bar at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (Sports Restaurant/Bar) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 889-1000, gaylordopryland.com

The Garden Café at the Hermitage (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Elm Hill Pike 4580 Rachel’s Ln., I-40, Exit 221 889-2941, thehermitage.comAdvertising Partner, p. 65

Giovanni Ristorante ( Italian) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 909 20th Ave. S. 760-5932, giovanninashville.com

Hard Rock Cafe (American) Private Dining: 40 Downtown 100 Broadway 742-9900, hardrock.comAdvertising Partner, p. 2

Holland House Bar & Refuge (New American) Private Dining: 100 East Nashville 935 W. Eastland Ave. 262-4190, hollandhousebarandrefuge.com

Hooters Restaurant (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 184 Second Ave. N. 244-4668, hootersrmd.com

Incredible Dave’s (American) Private Dining: n/a Outside Davidson County 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville

Jack’s Bar-B-Que (Barbecue) Private Dining: 75 Downtown 416 Broadway 254-5715, jacksbarbque.com

Jim & Nick’s (Barbecue) Private Dining: n/a West Nashville 7004 Charlotte Pk. 417-3050, jimnnicks.com

Jimmy Kelly’s (Steak) Private Dining: 80 West End/Vanderbilt 217 Louise Ave. 329-4349, jimmykellys.com

John A’s (American) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2421 Music Valley Dr. 885-1540, johnasrestaurant.com

Lenny’s RJ Subshop (Deli) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2288 Lebanon Pk. 231-1055, lennys.com

The Listening Room Café (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 200 259-3600, listeningroomcafe.com

The Loveless Cafe/The Loveless Barn (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 95 West Nashville 8400 Hwy. 100 646-9700, Ext. 3 lovelesscafe.com, lovelessbarn.com

Maggiano’s Little Italy ( Italian) Private Dining: 160 West End/Vanderbilt 3106 West End Ave. 514-0270, maggianos.com

Margaritaville Private Dining: n/a Downtown 322 Broadway 208-9080,

margaritavillenashville.comAdvertising Partner, p. 36

Martin’s BBQ Joint (Barbecue) Private Dining: n/a Outside Davidson County 7238 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville 776-1856, martinsbbqjoint.com

McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant ( Irish) Private Dining: n/a Donelson 2740 Old Lebanon Rd. 885-7262, mcnamarasirishpub.com

Merchants Restaurant (American) Private Dining: 135 Downtown

401 Broadway Corner of Broadway & Fourth Ave. 254-1892, 254-3012 merchantsrestaurant.com

Meritagé Grille, Doubletree Hotel (American) Private Dining: 65 Downtown 315 Fourth Ave. N. 244-8200, doubletree.com

Midtown Café (Continental) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 102 19th Ave. S. 320-7176, midtowncafe.comAdvertising Partner, p. 109

Morton’s – The Steakhouse (Steak) Private Dining: 90 Downtown 618 Church St. 259-4558, mortons.com

Music City Bar & Grill (American) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2416 Music Valley Dr., #161 883-2367, musiccitybar.com

Seafood Martini at Sambuca


Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre (Dinner/Breakfast Theater) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2620 Music Valley Dr. 885-4747, (800) 308-5779 nashvillenightlife.com

Nashville Originals Private Dining: n/a P.O. Box 120668 386-3940, nashvilleoriginals.com

Nashville Palace (Dinner Theater) Private Dining: 725 Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2611 McGavock Pk. 889-1540, nashvillepalace.net

Neely’s Barbecue (Barbecue) Private Dining: n/a North Nashville 2292 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 251-8895, neelysbbq.com

Nooley’s (Cajun) Private Dining: n/a North Nashville 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., #102 259-9818

Old Hickory Grill Restaurant, Sheraton Music City (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 180 Airport/Elm Hill Pike 777 McGavock Pk. 885-2200 sheratonmusiccity.comAdvertising Partner, p. 60

Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (Steak) Private Dining: 100 Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordopryland.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

Opry Backstage Grill (American) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2401 Music Valley Dr. radisson.com/nashville-hotel-tn-37214/ tnnashop/dinings

The Palm Restaurant (Steak & Seafood) Private Dining: 70 Downtown 140 Fifth Ave. S. 742-7256, thepalm.com

Pancake Pantry (American) Private Dining: 60 Hillsboro Village 1796 21st Ave. S. 383-9333, thepancakepantry.com

Panera Bread (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 401 Commerce St. 401-1171, panerabread.com

Paradise Park Trailer Resort (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 411 Broadway 251-1515, myspace.com/paradiseparknashville

The Patterson House (American) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 1711 Division St. 636-7724, thepattersonnashville.com

Puckett’s 5th & Church (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 500 Church St. 770-2772, puckettsgrocery.com

Puckett’s in Historic Downtown Franklin (Southern) Private Dining: n/a South/Franklin 120 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin 794-5527, puckettsgrocery.com

Rainforest Café (Global) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive Reopening in 2012. Call for more details. Opry Mills Mall 514-3000, landryrestaurants.com

Ravello, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center ( Italian) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordhotels.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill (Barbecue) Private Dining: 64 Downtown 429 Broadway 244-7477

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Steak) Private Dining: 60 West End/Vanderbilt 2100 West End Ave. 320-0163, ruthschris.com

Saffire (American) Private Dining: n/a South/Franklin 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin (514) 599-4995, saffirerestaurant.com

Sambuca (Continental) Private Dining: 35 Downtown 601 12th Ave. S. 248-2888, sambucarestaurant.comAdvertising Partner, p. 106

Santa Fe (Steak) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2520 Music Valley Dr. 885-7852, santafecattleco.com

Savarino Cucina ( Italian) Private Dining: n/a Hillsboro Village 2121 Belcourt Ave. 460-9878

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61036

www.sunsetgrill.com • www.cabananashville.com • www.midtowncafe.com

Three unique Nashville dining choices for two-600 people.

• Lunch, Dinner & Late Night

• Breakfast & Brunch

• Meetings, Parties & Receptions

• Complimentary Shuttle Service

• Online Reservations Available

• Locally Owned & Operated

You may call our events contact for more information: Angela Hammitt, (615) 414-0850.

Sunset Grill • Cabana • Midtown Cafe

Scoreboard Bar & Grill (Sports Restaurant/Bar) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2408 Music Valley Dr. 883-3866, scoreboardbar.net

Shoney’s Restaurants (American) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Elm Hill Pike 546 Donelson Pk. 883-8110, shoneys.com

Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2645 McGavock Pk. 885-0568

Solario, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (Mexican) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 889-1000, gaylordopryland.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

Sole Mio ( Italian) Private Dining: 80 Downtown 311 Third Ave. S. 256-4013, solemionash.com Everythinghandmade.Morethan

16yearsindowntownNashville.oneblockfromtheSchermerhornSymphonyCenter.freshpastas,chicken,vealandseafoodspecials.votedtopin25categoriesbyCitysearch.privatediningroomavailable.Advertising Partner, p. 106

South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 901 20th Ave. S. 320-5555, pansouth.net

The Stock-Yard Restaurant (Steak) Private Dining: 250 Downtown 901 Second Ave. N. 255-6464, stock-yardrestaurant.comAdvertising Partner, p. 106

Stoney River Legendary Steaks (Steak) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 3015 West End Ave. 340-9550, stoneyriver.com

Sunset Grill (Continental) Private Dining: 80 Hillsboro Village 2001 Belcourt Ave. 386-3663, (866) 496-3663 sunsetgrill.comAdvertising Partner, p. 109

Symphony Cafe Private Dining: n/a Downtown One Symphony Pl. 687-6400, nashvillesymphony.orgAdvertising Partner, p. 42

Table 3 Restaurant & Market (French) Private Dining: n/a Green Hills 3821 Green Hills Village Dr. 739-6900, table3nashville.com

Taco Mamacita (Mexican) Private Dining: n/a Music Row 1200 Villa Pl. 730-8552, tacomamacita.com

The Tin Roof (Pub Fare/Brewery) Private Dining: n/a Downtown

1516 Demonbreun 313-7103 tinroofbars.com

2 Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott (Continental) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Elm Hill Pike 600 Marriott Dr. 889-9300, marriott.comAdvertising Partner, p. 59

Two Twenty Two Grill (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 80 Downtown 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2096

Varallo’s Chile Parlor & Restaurant (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 239 Fourth Ave. N. 256-1907, varallos.com

Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (Sushi) Private Dining: n/a Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordhotels.comAdvertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

Whiskey Bent Saloon (American) Private Dining: n/a West End/Vanderbilt 306 Broadway 401-2580, whiskeybentsaloon.com

Wildhorse Saloon (Barbecue) Private Dining: 100 Downtown 120 Second Ave. N. 802-8222, wildhorsesaloon.comAdvertising Partner, p. 45


Boswell’sGrill.........................104

theGardenCaféatthehermitage .......... 107

oldhickoryGrillRestaurant,SheratonMusicCity....................108

Shoney’sRestaurants...................109

2RiversGrille,NashvilleMarriott ...........109

McNamara’sIrishpub&Restaurant ......... 107

B.B.King’sBluesClubandRestaurant .......104

BigRiverGrilleandBrewingworks.........104

BourbonStreetBluesandBoogieBar........104

BuffaloBilliardsparlor ...................104

Cantinalaredo........................104

CapitolGrille,hermitagehotel .............104

CocinaMexicanGrill....................104

CommerceStreetGrill–RenaissanceNashvillehotel...............105

theCupcakeCollection ..................105

Demos’SteakandSpaghettihouse .........105

Dick’slastResort ......................105

DunnBrosCoffee......................105

ElReyMexicanRestaurant................105

freshii...............................105

hardRockCafe ........................ 107

hootersRestaurant..................... 107

Jack’sBar-B-Que...................... 107

thelisteningRoomCafé ................. 107

Margaritaville......................... 107

MerchantsRestaurant ................... 107

MeritagéGrille,Doubletreehotel........... 107

Morton’s–theSteakhouse ............... 107

thepalmRestaurant ....................108

paneraBread.........................108

paradiseparktrailerResort...............108

puckett’s5th&Church..................108

Rippy’sSmokin’Bar&Grill...............108

Sambuca............................108

SoleMio.............................109

theStock-yardRestaurant...............109

SymphonyCafe ........................109

airport/elM hill piKe

donelson

doWntoWn

thetinRoof..........................109

twotwentytwoGrill ....................109

varallo’sChileparlor&Restaurant ..........109

wildhorseSaloon......................109

thefamilywash .......................105

hollandhouseBar&Refuge.............. 107

theBluebirdCafe......................104

f.Scott’sRestaurant&JazzBar...........................105

fiveGuysfamousBurgersandfries........105

table3Restaurant&Market..............109

pancakepantry ........................108

SavarinoCucina.......................108

SunsetGrill ...........................109

tacoMamacita........................109

BarefootCharlie’s......................104

Chef’sMarketCafé&takeAway...........104

Neely’sBarbecue......................108

Nooley’s.............................108

Aquarium............................104

CaneyforkRivervalleyGrille ..............104

CascadesAmericanCafé,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............104

Dave&Buster’s........................105

thefallsBar&lounge,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............105

findley’sIrishpub,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............105

fuseSportsBaratGaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter............... 107

JohnA’s............................. 107

lenny’sRJSubshop.................... 107

MusicCityBar&Grill.................... 107

NashvilleNightlifeDinnertheatre...........108

Nashvillepalace.......................108

east nashville

green hills

hillsBoro village

Music roW

north nashville

opryland area/ Music valley drive

oldhickorySteakhouse,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............108

opryBackstageGrill....................108

RainforestCafé........................108

Ravello,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............108

Santafe .............................108

ScoreboardBar&Grill ...................109

Shoney’sRestaurants...................109

Solario,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............109

wasabi’s,Gaylordopryland®Resort&ConventionCenter...............109

IncredibleDave’s ....................... 107

Martin’sBBQJoint..................... 107

puckett’sinhistoricDowntownfranklin ......108

Saffire...............................108

1808Grille...........................104

AmerigoItalianRestaurant................104

Bound’ry .............................104

Burgerup ............................104

Cabana ..............................104

DanMcGuinnessIrishpub ................105

eat,therestaurantatloewsvanderbilt......105

fiveGuysfamousBurgersandfries........105

fleming’sprimeSteakhouse&wineBar.....105

GiovanniRistorante..................... 107

JimmyKelly’s......................... 107

Maggiano’slittleItaly................... 107

MidtownCafé......................... 107

thepattersonhouse ....................108

Ruth’sChrisSteakhouse.................108

SouthStreetoriginalCrabShackandAuthenticDiveBar..................109

StoneyRiverlegendarySteaks............109

whiskeyBentSaloon ....................109

Jim&Nick’s.......................... 107

thelovelessCafe/thelovelessBarn ...................... 107

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south/FranKlin

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Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway 770-2000, bridgestonearena.com

Curb Event Center 2002 Belmont Blvd. 460-8500, belmont.edu

Grand Ole Opry House 2804 Opryland Dr. 871-7633, 871-5766 opry.com Advertising Partner, p. 38

The Loveless Cafe/ The Loveless Barn 8400 Hwy. 100 646-9700, Ext. 3 lovelesscafe.com, lovelessbarn.com

Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 Fourth Ave. N. 862-6390, nashvilleauditorium.com Advertising Partner, p. 38

Noah Liff Opera Center 3622 Redmon St. 832-5242, nashvilleopera.org

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. Reservations and ticketing: 458-1332 Administrative offices: 458-8700 ryman.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Pl. 687-6500, nashvillesymphony.org Advertising Partner, p. 42

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 505 Deaderick St. 782-4000, tpac.org

War Memorial Auditorium Corner of Union & Seventh, 301 Sixth Ave. N. 782-4000, tpac.org

Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. 802-8222, wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner, p. 45

Cadillac Ranch 305 Broadway 742-9078, cadillacranchnash.com

Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree 2416 Music Valley Dr. 255-7503, ernesttubb.com

The Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.com Advertising Partner, p. 1

country

Layla’s Bluegrass Inn 418 Broadway 726-2799, laylasbluegrassinn.com

B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant 152 Second Ave. N. 256-2727, bbkingclubs.com Advertising Partner, p. 36

Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar 220 Printers Alley 242-5837, bourbonstreetblues.com

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar 2210 Crestmoor Rd. 269-5861, fscotts.com

Bluegrass

Blues/jazz/sWing

Jazz & Jokes 174 Third Ave. N. 242-5653, jazzandjokes.com

Acuff Theater 2804 Opryland Dr. 871-7633, 871-5766 opry.com

Belcourt Theatre 2102 Belcourt Ave. 846-3150, belcourt.org

Blair School of Music 2400 Blakemore Ave. 322-7656, vanderbilt.edu/blair Advertising Partner, p. 112

concerts/venues

nightliFe & entertainMentkey to symbols LiveMusic EarthFriendly


Grand Ole Opry 2802 Opryland Dr. Grand Ole Opry House 871-OPRY, opry.com Advertising Partner, p. 38

Legends Corner 428 Broadway 248-6334, legendscorner.com

Nashville Crossroads 419 Broadway 313-8012, nashvillecrossroadsbar.com

Nashville Palace 2611 McGavock Pk. 889-1540, nashvillepalace.net

Robert’s Western World 416 Broadway 244-9552, robertswesternworld.com

The Second Fiddle 420 Broadway 252-4818, thesecondfiddle.com

Sessions Lounge at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville Hotel 623 Union St. 259-2000, sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown Advertising Partner, p. 54

The Stage on Broadway 412 Broadway 726-0504, thestageonbroadway.com

Tootsies Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway 726-0463, tootsies.net

Whiskey Bent Saloon 306 Broadway 401-2580, whiskeybentsaloon.com

Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. 802-8222, wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner, p. 45

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Hwy. 100 646-9977, (800) 282-2276 dinnertheatre.com

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre Corner of Gleaves & 600 Ninth Ave. S. 902-9566, 242-8000 missjeannes.com

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre 2620 Music Valley Dr. 885-4747, (800) 308-5779 nashvillenightlife.com

Dan McGuinness Irish Pub 1538 Demonbreun St. 252-1991, danmcguinnesspub.com/nashville

Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr. 871-6848, gaylordopryland.com Advertising Partner, p. 30 and 56

McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 2740 Old Lebanon Rd. 885-7262, mcnamarasirishpub.com

Nashville Children’s Theatre 25 Middleton St. 254-9103 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

dinner theaters

irish

perForMing arts

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 505 Deaderick St. 782-4028, tpac.org

A Tribute to the KING: Through the Years 1953-1977 2416 Music Valley Dr. Texas Troubadour Theatre 758-0098, (866) 811-2502 thenashvilleking.com

Hard Rock Cafe 100 Broadway 742-9900, hardrock.com Advertising Partner, p. 2

The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Rd. 383-1461, bluebirdcafe.com

Old Hickory Grill Restaurant, Sheraton Music City 777 McGavock Pk. 885-2200, sheratonmusiccity.com Advertising Partner, p. 60

The Big Bang 411 Broadway, Second Fl. 747-5851, 747-5853 thebigbangbar.com

Buffalo Billiards Parlor 154 Second Ave. N. 313-7665, buffalosnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 112

Dave & Buster’s Reopening in 2012. Call for more details. 540 Opry Mills Dr. 514-1202, daveandbusters.com

Ivories Nightclub, Holiday Inn Opryland/Airport 2200 Elm Hill Pk. 883-9770

Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show 1122 Eastdale Ave. 585-2966, nashvilleoldies.com

Margaritaville 322 Broadway 208-9080, margaritavillenashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 36

Paradise Park Trailer Resort 411 Broadway 251-1515 myspace.com/paradiseparknashville

Sambuca 601 12th Ave. S. 248-2888, sambucarestaurant.com Advertising Partner, p. 106

The Tin Roof 1516 Demonbreun 313-7103, tinroofbars.com

Veranda Lounge, Sheraton Music City Hotel 777 McGavock Pk. 885-2200, sheratonmusiccity.com Advertising Partner, p. 60

The Wine Loft 503 12th Ave. S. 891-2967 thewineloftgulch.com

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60385

Private and class instruction in 27 areas of music to pre-college, university and adult students. Host venue for performing ensembles on campus and throughout Nashville. Six hundred-seat Ingram Hall and 275-seat Turner Recital Hall available for rental to not-for-profits.

2400 Blakemore Ave. Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 322-7651http://blair.vanderbilt.edu

61017

Great food and fun times in a historical setting! We offer 20 HDTVs so you can keep up with your favorite team, game, or event. Pool your game? Eleven tables are waiting for you! Full-service bar (including wines and 36 beer taps). Plan a party in our backrooms, which overlook the Cumberland River and Titans’ Stadium. Open daily 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

154 Second Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 313-POOL (7665)

[email protected] www.buffalosnashville.com

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