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615.687.6400 • NashvilleSymphony.org WITH SUPPORT FROM

january 18 to 20 february 1 to 3

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JANUARY 3New Year Moonlight HikeFor all ages, 7–8 pm: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street. Start off the New Year by making a point to spend more time in na-ture. Join us for a guided moonlight hike and learn why this full moon can be referred to as the full “wolf” moon. Registration required. Call (615) 862-8539 or email [email protected].

JANUARY 6-7Monster Jam Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. The stars of this show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash through. The 2018 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement providing entertain-ment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. monsterjam.com

JANUARY 7, 8Battle of New Orleans Anniversary at The Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane. Join us in commemorating The Battle of New Orleans, a crucial American vic-tory during the War of 1812 and the event that cat-apulted General Andrew Jackson to national fame and recognition. Enjoy free admission Monday, January 8 when we commemorate the battle’s an-niversary with our annual wreath-laying ceremony at President Jackson’s tomb. The ceremony will feature the Tennessee National Guard and guest speaker Brian Kilmeade, broadcaster and au-thor of Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans. Following the ceremony, Mr. Kilmeade will be signing copies of his book in the Hermitage Gift Shop, and will host a talk in the Theatre at 2 pm. thehermitage.com

JANUARY 9, 16, 18, 20, 23, 30Nashville Predators GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville on January 9 vs. Edmonton Oilers; January 16 vs. Vegas Golden Knights;

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FRIDAYS & SATURDAYSOpry at the RymanGrand Ole Opry shows are performed every Friday and Saturday in January. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both leg-endary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com-edy, and more. The show moves downtown to its most famous former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the winter months. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of coun-try music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Emmylou Harris, the Gaither Vocal Band, Carly Pearce, Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Dailey & Vincent, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

DAILYRyman Auditorium Tours116 Fifth Avenue North. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 –1974. The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 and $15. Tickets: (615) 889-3060, ryman.com

Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tours Experience an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Info: (615) 871-OPRY, opry.com

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eventsJanuary 18 vs. Arizona Coyotes; January 20 vs. Florida Panthers; January 23 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning; January 30 vs. Chicago Blackhawks. All games start at 7 pm. predators. nhl.com

JANUARY 13Planetarium Laser ShowsAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Enjoy watching a wide array of music brought to life with incredible fulldome digital imag-ery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! Three laser shows each evening feature a different soundtrack. See a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Michael Jackson Classics at 8:30 pm; The Dark Side of the Moon at 9:30 pm; The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 10:30 pm. adventuresci.org

JANUARY 15-21Nashville Restaurant Week Kick off the new year with a plethora of exciting culinary options at 65 locally owned restaurants in Davidson and Williamson counties. You are invited to explore the best food Nashville’s independent restaurant community has to offer, along with prix fixe menus and unique dishes that are only available during this week. The participating res-

taurants are members of the Nashville Originals, Nashville’s independent restaurant association committed to sustaining Music City’s diverse din-ing culture. The organization believes that the in-dividual creativity of local businesses has helped shape the city’s identity and propel Nashville into the nationally recognized culinary hub that it is today. Diners will have the opportunity not only to test an array of food genres, but also to sup-port homegrown restaurants and get behind the #EatLikeALocal movement. For more information, and menus, visit nashvilleoriginals.com.

JANUARY 18-21Nashville Boat and SportshowMusic City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. Tennessee’s premier boat and sportshow is dock-ing in downtown Nashville for four days of winter relief. Enjoy fun seminars and workshops covering fishing, boat and motor maintenance, repair and upgrades, and much more. Learn the fundamen-tals of boating safety and with top-notch mariners as they share tips on the water with a boating simu-lator experience. It’s all about summer with popular features including Paddle Sports and a Kids’ catch-

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and-release Trout Pond. Hours: Thursday 2–9 pm; Friday 12–9 pm; Saturday 10 am–9 pm; Sunday 11 am–5 pm. Daily admission: $12 adults (13 and old-er); free for children 12 and under. Free for active military with military ID. Check the website for tick-ets and daily promotions. nashvilleboatshow.com

JANUARY 19Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Explore the Farmers’ Market for a most unique Friday night experi-ence from 5–9 pm. Shop and dine with various local artisans, restaurants and shops, locally raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, craft beer, local wine, and more! Free admission. nashvillefarmersmarket.org

JANUARY 20-21Nashville Auto FestNashville Expo Center, 625 Smith Avenue. A com-bination show and swap meet, this event featur-ing original hot rods, trucks and bikes in a variety of categories brings in car lovers and classic cars from all over the country. The Car Corral presents a showcase for buying and selling collector’s cars; the Car Show offers plaques and a total of over

$2,500 in cash awards, and the Swap Meet offers a place to find or sell rare parts. Discount tick-ets are available at all O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores. nashvilleautofest.com

JANUARY 26-28Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jew-elry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states of-fer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. nashvilleexpocenter.org

JANUARY 27Harlem Globetrotters 2018 World TourBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Since forming in the 1920s, the Harlem Globetrotters have en-tertained millions of fans around the world with their trademark blend of athletic precision and razzle-dazzle showmanship. Audiences of all ages continue to delight in the antics of these innova-tors of the alley-oop, 3 man weave, slam dunk and 4 point shot. Games begin at 2 pm and 7 pm. bridgestonearena.com

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Jan. 23: David Rawlings (pictured below); Jan. 24, 25: John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous; Jan. 28: WALK THE MOON. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster out-lets or call (615) 458-8700.

SUNDAY EVENINGSBluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” Showtime 8 pm. stationinn.com

THURSDAY EVENINGSSpeakeasy Swing at RudysRudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Nashville’s only jazz club features 1930s-1940s live music with vintage swing dancing, a New Orleans inspired menu and tipsy cocktails. rudysjazzroom.com

THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYSMusic at the FristFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays and Fridays at 6 pm. fristcenter.org

JANUARY 2, 23, 30The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com

JANUARY 4Nashville House ConcertsWar Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Avenue North. Join radio personality Storme Warren and country artist Joe Denim each month in their make-shift living room, featuring a diverse blend of talent from chart-topping artists, music leg-ends, rising stars, and accomplished songwriters. This month’s special guests: Tim Montana, Love & Theft, Earl Bud Lee, & more! wmarocks.com

JANUARY AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONYSchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Ticket packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hot-line at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: January 12-13: The Earth – An HD Odyssey fea-turing stunning images of Earth taken from NASA missions as the orchestra performs Strauss’ epic Also sprach Zarathustra. This music made an un-forgettable appearance in 2001: A Space Odyssey, and this is your chance to hear it performed live. January 18-20: The Songs of Elvis Presley per-formed by Terry Mike Jeffrey – the singer ex-clusively endorsed by Graceland. Very special guest Priscilla will share stories and memories of Elvis. January 24: The Music of Prince with the Nashville Symphony featuring charismatic front man Marshall Charloff. January 28: Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg will conduct the orchestra and perform as violin soloist in this eclectic pro-gram including contemporary American compos-ers Ellen Taffe Zwilich and Philip Glass, along with George Gershwin’s classic An American in Paris. This concert also pairs music from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with tango master Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, a modern Argentinean take on this classic music. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday. nashvillesymphony.org

JANUARY AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s outstanding lineup: Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27: Opry at the Ryman; Jan. 16, 17: Dwight Yoakam; Jan. 22: Bobby Bones & the Raging Idiots Million Dollar Show;

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David Rawlings & Gillian Welch

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JANUARY 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28HamletTroutt Theater, Belmont University, 2112 Belmont Boulevard. Artistic Director Denice Hicks directs this intimate production of the Bard’s most fa-mous work. Acclaimed actor Sam Ashdown, as Prince Hamlet, will take you on a journey into the minds and hearts of the royal family of Denmark in their darkest time. Thursdays–Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm. nashvilleshakes.org

JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. byebyeliver.com/nashville

JANUARY 12-14, 18-21, 25-28The Full MontyZ. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. A raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gen-der expectations and stereotypes… that takes it all off. circleplayers.net

JANUARY 12, 26Snap on 2&4The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Enjoy a Friday evening with jazz guitarist Mel Deal on January 12, and saxophonist Rahsaan Barber on January 26. Both will perform two sets starting at 8 pm. Soft drinks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $25, High School & College Students: $15. nashvillejazz.org

JANUARY 18-21, 25-28Disney’s Freaky FridayChaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com

JANUARY 18, 20, 27, 28, 31The Snowy Day & Other StoriesNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. Oh, the magic of a snowy day! Follow Peter and his friends as they romp and play, starting snowball fights and making snow angels in this imaginative ode to childhood joys and the challenges of grow-ing up. Packed with humor and fun, this produc-tion uses wonderfully innovative shadow puppetry and live action to celebrate author Ezra Jack Keats’

treasured characters. An adaptation of Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy, and Caldecott winner The Snowy Day, this uplifting story collec-tion encourage us to play and live life to the fullest each day. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

JANUARY 19Music City ImprovThird Coast Comedy Club, Marathon Village, 1310 Clinton Avenue. This high octane show from Nashville’s longest running improv troupe features live and video sketch comedy. musiccityimprov.com

JANUARY 19Faye Woodroof | The Grandmother From Hell Comedy Night!The Lipstick Lounge, 1400 Woodland Street. HBO Comic Relief II Champion headliner Faye Woodroof affectionately dubbed The Grandmother From Hell brings it brutally home with her sassy, naughty, irreverent adult humor re-vealing her unique take on aging body parts, male ego and sexual escapades. Audiences laugh so hard that they’re begging to borrow her Depends. Faye jubilantly returns to The Lipstick Lounge and is excited to have Nashville’s own Mother of Squirrels Mary Jay Berger appear as featured opener along with guest host, Steve Goodie.

JANUARY 19-21Shen YunAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This epic produc-tion immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You’ll explore realms even be-yond our visible world. Featuring classical Chinese dance, one of the world’s oldest art forms, along with patented scenographical effects and all-orig-inal orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlighten-ing wisdom. Traditional Chinese culture, with its profoundly optimistic worldview and deep spiri-tual roots, was displaced by communism in China. Today, only the New York–based Shen Yun is keep-ing this precious heritage alive on stage. And it’s an experience that will take your breath away. tpac.org

JANUARY 20Smokey Joe’s CafeFranklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Leiber and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll, and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In an idealized ‘50’s setting, the classic themes of love won, lost

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JANUARY 25Poet’s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusi-asts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. Free and open to the public. scarrittbennett.org

JANUARY 27Hercules vs VampiresAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Take a 60’s cult movie, set it to a new operatic score, add live sing-ers and orchestra, and you get a fantastic night of over-the-top fun. Patrick Morganelli’s new opera was written to accompany Mario Bava’s 1961 cult movie of the same name, a sword-and-sandal film that is wildly operatic in scope. Follow Hercules on his quest to rescue Dianara from eternal enslave-ment by an evil vampire-master. We’ll project the film in its entirety as the new operatic soundtrack is performed live by opera singers and orches-tra. Sung in English with projected English titles. nashvilleopera.org

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and imagined blend with hilarious set-pieces and slice-of-life emotions. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, Smokey Joe’s Cafe isn’t just great pop music – it’s compelling musical theatre. Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players. Showtime at 12 noon. Tickets $10-$19. franklintheatre.com

JANUARY 23, 25, 30, FEBRUARY 1Inside the Ballet: Attitude – Light/The Holocaust & Humanity ProjectMartin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3622 Redmon Street. Join Mitchell Korn, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music senior lecturer, for an after-noon four-part series that explores the behind the scenes Nashville Ballet’s upcoming performances in February. Korn will lead engaging discussions with the creative experts that make a ballet pos-sible (choreographers, dancers, costumers, etc.) to illustrate how a concept becomes a reality. tpac.org

Kidsville Story Time Inside The Parthenon2500 West End Avenue. Every Saturday from 11–11:45 am, ages 12 and younger will explore a different theme and create a related piece of art. kidsvilleonline.org

Jan. 6: Come hear about the Golden Ratio (1.618) that can be seen in the Parthenon’s ar-chitecture and nature all around us; make your own 2-D Parthenon model.

Jan. 13: Come hear the Greek myth of a nymph that was the goddess of snow and explore the amazing science of snowflakes; make your own snowflake collage.

Jan. 20: Musicians from Nashville’s contemporary classi-cal music ensemble Intersection will interact with kids and explore how new music can expand our minds and ears; make a craft in-spired by the music.

Jan. 27: Come hear about how an archeologist studies history, then practice being an archeologist and as-semble your own archaeology tools kit.

especially for kids Wishing Chair Puppet Productions at the Downtown LibraryNashville Public Library Children’s Theatre, 615 Church Street. Limited free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MORNINGSStory TimeNashville Public Library’s Children’s Theatre, 615 Church Street. Meet the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle and read books. Puppet friends Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, and Jimmy Giraffe make frequent appearances. 30 minutes, showtimes 9:30 am, 10:30, 11:30 am. For ages 0-6.

JANUARY 12, 13, 19, 20Ellingtown Join Duke Ellington, the great master of Jazz as he takes us on a musical journey with puppets of all sorts in this special presenta-tion produced by the Nashville Jazz Workshop in cooperation with Wishing Chair Productions.

Each show is 30 minutes, showtimes 10:30, 11:30 am. Recommended for ages 0-8, but all are welcome.

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ics. Human bodies careen through, around, and above invented hardware accompanied by STREB’s resident DJ and emcee. SEA combines new work with reimagined signature pieces, in-stilling them with new life and energy. oznash-ville.com

JANUARY 30LookIn: Smart PeopleNashville Repertory Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 161 Rains Avenue. Come “look in” at what happens before the curtain goes up. Walk into the private world of rehearsal and learn about the creative process of the director, set designer, and costume designer. View an excerpt of the performance as it is being shaped in the rehearsal process. LookIns are a fun way to see what goes on behind the scenes. This is a free event, but reservations are required. tpac.org

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JANUARY 27A Night of BluegrassThe Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Enjoy an evening of live music with The Jimmy Stewart Band. Bring your own food and beverag-es. Tickets: $12/advance, $15/door, 7:30 pm. the-larrykeetontheatre.org

JANUARY 27, 28STREB: SEA (Singular Extreme Actions)OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts, Nashville’s destination for innovative contem-porary art experiences presents MacArthur “Genius” award-winning Elizabeth Streb’s death-defying spectacle of dance and acrobat-

s pend your evening at an art crawl! Area galleries offer rare opportuni-

ties to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork. Some venues pres-ent live music, and many serve complimen-tary wine and light hors d’oeuvres. These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and sup-port their work.

JANUARY 5Downtown Franklin Friday Art CrawlCharming shops and gal-leries, live music and re-freshments make Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com

JANUARY 6Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive at-mosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway wel-come you to experience downtown Nashville

as a center for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play

JANUARY 6Arts & Music at Wedgewood/HoustonMinutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist

run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street along with popups, begin-ning at 6 pm. am-wh.com

JANUARY 13East Side Art StumbleEast Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and studios stretch across the neigh-

borhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com

JANUARY 27Jefferson Street Art CrawlThe crawl happens up and down Jefferson, starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event en-gages community and highlights art along this historic art corridor as well as the North Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn

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The Arts Company215 Fifth Avenue North. Of Things To Come will feature never-before-exhibited vintage pho-tographs by legendary LIFE photographer Ed Clark of Jackie Kennedy redecorating the White House in 1961, plus debuts of photography, paint-ings, mixed media, and sculpture from artists new to the gallery. Opening reception January 6. theartscompany.com

Belmont Mansion1700 Acklen Avenue. Belmont Mansion was designed and constructed in the mid-1800s as an Italianate villa. It is one of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms and 19,000 square feet, boasting an exquisite collection of artifacts and art. (above right: detail

of a portrait of Nashville socialite Adelicia Acklen.)

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Bennett Galleries2104 Crestmoor Road. Legendary animator/di-rector Ron Campbell will showcase his original Beatles cartoon paintings with other artwork based on his 50-year career in cartoons including Scooby Doo, Rugrats, Smurfs, Flintstones, Jetsons and more. Opening January 12, Reception January 13. bennettgalleriesnashville.com

Centennial Art Center Gallery301 25th Avenue North, Centennial Park. The gal-lery showcases the art of local and regional pro-fessional and emerging artists. New work from the Centennial Art Center staff will open January 16. nashville.gov/cac

Cheekwood1200 Forrest Park Drive. Bryant Fleming was the architect who designed Cheekwood, as well as countless other iconic American landscapes and structures. Estates of Elegance: Bryant Fleming and the American Country Place Era explores the process of creating an American Country Place Era estate, taking visitors on a journey through the development of a place like Cheekwood. Snowbound highlights the intricate sculptural works of artists Walter Martin and Paloma Muñoz, surreal contemporary snow globes and large-scale photographs (through January 19). cheekwood.org

Cumberland Gallery4107 Hillsboro Circle. Intuition & Memory presents work from John Fraser and Robert Treat, two artists who have developed a unique voice within their photography and mixed media work. Opening re-ception January 13. cumberlandgallery.com

Frist Center for the Visual Arts919 Broadway. Chicago-based artist Nick Cave: Feat. (above left) produces sculpture, installation, video and performance. His creations, bursting with color and texture, are optical delights that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. World War I and American Art (through January 21) takes an expansive look at America’s wartime visual culture through the works of more than seventy artists, including George Bellows, Marsden Hartley, Childe Hassam, Jane Peterson, Horace Pippin, John Singer Sargent, and Edward Steichen. fristcenter.org

OZ Nashville6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. With passion, imagina-tion and seemingly boundless enthusiasm, Cano Ozgener presents “A Flair For Color,” a vast array of artworks depicting life as he sees it – bursting with color. Through January 19. ozartsnashville.org

The Parthenon Art Museum2500 West End Avenue. The sixty-three paint-ings in the Cowan Collection are all oils on canvas by American artists, dating 1765-1923. The primary concentration are landscapes and plein-air paintings. The common theme is Impressionism, using pure color to imitate light. Artists include Frederic Church, Albert Bierstadt (above center) and Thomas Moran. conservancyonline.com

Red Arrow Gallery919 Gallatin Avenue. The gallery presents high-caliber exhibits, focusing on contemporary works in all media forms. Take Art Home, a group show, closes January 7, and Transmission by Dan Vax Aalten opens January 13. theredarrowgallery.com

Zeitgeist Gallery516 Hagan Street. States of Matter features sculp-ture created by women, along with recent paintings by Karen Seapker. Opening reception January 6. zeitgeist-art.com

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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com

Café Lula at the Ryman116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts you in the middle of the excitement. The menu features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur-ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com

Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec-tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis-serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa-mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com

Joe’s Crab Shack123 Second Avenue South. Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Come eat at Joe’s and be a part of a fun experience! (615) 242-2722, joescrabshack.com

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand

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menu showcases a continental twist on American classics. Premium cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list complement the award winning cui-sine. Skull’s pays homage to the entertainment of yesteryear with burlesque and live music nightly. Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and comedian Andy Griffith have all graced the original checker-board stage. skullsrainbowroom.com

The Smiling Elephant2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau-rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exqui-site food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com

Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by leg-endary artists and today’s superstars. See stars such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com

Nudie’s Honky Tonk409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his-toric three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos-tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am–3 am daily, this attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com

Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com

Skull’s Rainbow Room222 Printers Alley. Skull’s Rainbow Room is a tribute to David “Skull” Schulman and the former fine din-ing establishments of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Chef Gannon Leary’s critically acclaimed

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Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city. In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, venues and other memorable attractions. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more ar-eas throughout and surrounding Music City.

The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lov-ers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceram-ics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued

cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).

Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.

The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

The Great EscapeFeaturing a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!

Hatch Show Print Store224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-ment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com

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All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.

The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.

The Nashville Collection120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages.

Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ im-pressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Madame Tussauds Wax Attraction. And in true Nashville fashion, live per-formances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.

65 SouthLocated in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including

items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele-vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.

Opry OriginalsLocated in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other.

The Opry Shop2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.

Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex-clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week.

The Tennessee Museum StoreFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel.

Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com

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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Start your Nashville adventure at Middle Tennessee’s premier science center! Adventure Science Center delivers innova-tive, dynamic learn-ing experiences that open minds to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. From awe-inspiring displays of 6.5 million stars under the 63-foot Sudekum Planetarium dome to immersive experiences in the new Virtual Reality studio, the Science Center provides a place where people of all ages can discover science together. Open 10 am-5 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and ticket information is available at adventuresci.org. (615) 862-5160

BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with tidbits of Tennessee history. The wall of history breaks up during the Civil War, representing the breakup of the United States. Then, in 1865, the wall lines back up again, showing reunification after the war end-ed. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains repre-sent one of Tennessee major rivers. The war monu-ment, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.

CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org

CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. The city’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, beautiful gar-dens, dog park, exercise trail and much more.

CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses American, European, and contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, en-tertaining films, interactive displays, and an incred-ible array of costumes and instruments at the larg-est popular music museum in the world. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-com-mercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Package upgrades available, and be sure to include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org

FRANKLIN ON FOOT TOURSDowntown Franklin. Join one of our dynamic tour guides and explore Franklin’s fascinating history and sometimes scandalous past, either by foot or on two wheels. Various tours are available, in-cluding the most popular Ghost Tour. Franklin is just crawlin’ with ghosts – and we’re the ones who know the stories behind each tragic tale. For res-ervations call (615) 400-3808. franklinonfoot.com

FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building. Stop by the gift shop for a fabu-lous array of art prints, books, educational materi-als, art supplies, clothing, blown glass, pottery, and jewelry made by local and regional artisans. The

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GRAND OLE OPRY2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-run-ning live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Being held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville during the winter months, artists sched-uled to appear this month include Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Emmylou Harris, the Gaither Vocal Band, Carly Pearce (pictured), Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Dailey & Vincent, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE TOURS2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

THE HERMITAGEHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13–18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 chil-dren under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and

many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.com

JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote.Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends.Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and leg-end of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the true essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum store. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gour-met cafe foods. Open 9 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fas-cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method of musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org

THE LOTZ HOUSE1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques

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of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. (615) 790-7190, LotzHouse.com

MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX ATTRACTIONOpry Mills. Be the first to take the stage at the new Madame Tussauds Nashville. We are excited to have an attraction in Music City that focuses solely on the lyrical legends that have shaped the musical landscape of America. Our world-renowned wax attraction brings you a multi-sensory experience that makes you the star of the show by allowing you to get up close and personal with some of your favorite musical talents. Built to honor Nashville and its deep roots in America’s music history, this unique Madame Tussauds will take you on a musi-cal journey through time alongside a colorful cast of iconic figures from the worlds of country, rock, pop, jazz and blues. madametussauds.com

NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.

NUDIE’S HONKY TONK 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his-toric three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos-tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am–3 am daily, visitors can see pop culture iconic designs by designer Nudie Cohn like Elvis Presley’s gold lame’ suit and one of his $400,000 Cadillac El Dorado customized “Nudie Mobile” which hangs on the wall. This attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com

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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.

SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.

ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.

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OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don’t Just Visit Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shop-ping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway – Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction that takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. trolleytours.com

THE PARTHENON Centennial Park. This Nashville treasure is recog-nized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses the magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.

THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South, Second Level. Though she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in

1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Country music and remains one of the biggest names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum celebrates the life of the legendary songstress and features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, personal belongings, videos and much more. (615) 454-4722, patsymuseum.com

RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an ener-getic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk.

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RYMAN AUDITORIUM AND RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North. Named Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year many times, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. A must-see for any Nashville visitor, The Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts from more than a century of entertainment history. Dubbed “The Mother Church of Country Music” by Nashvillians, it’s well known by this moniker to-day. Guided tours are available on a limited basis. Visit the Gift Shop as well as Café Lula. For tickets call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. Open seven days a week.

TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Closed Mondays. Free admission. tnmuseum.org

THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha-pel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful gar-den. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery ex-hibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquil-ity of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit chapel.upperroom.org.

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