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MUSIC CALLS US HOME 4

A WALK TO REMEMBER 8

SONGS FOR ALL SEASONS 10

FACTS & INFORMATION 13

EXPANDING THE PLAYLIST 14

ATTRACTIONS 19Shopping 41Sports & Recreation 44

LODGING 47

EVENTS 62

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NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT 84

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of Nashville, you can sense something special.

This city has a creative soul that finds expression through art, industry and entertainment. It’s a place that has always drawn artists and innovators together to hone their craft.

It comes down to an attitude that can’t be duplicated or imitated. The simple truth is you just can’t clone a classic, but you can make it part of your favorite playlist, and each time you visit, you will experience something new.

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INHERENTLY HIPIt’s doubtful that when the famed Ryman

Auditorium opened its doors in 1892 that anyone could have envisioned the one-of-a-kind facility would be named 2009 Music Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. The incredible acoustics have made it a sought-after stage for everyone from Enrico Caruso, Patsy Cline and Elvis to Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. The Ryman is a perfect example of the city’s staying power – and its star power.

When the downtown auditorium housed the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, the singers would often slip out the back door to wet their whistles in between sets at the honky-tonks along Lower Broadway. Although the performers’ faces may have changed, those same clubs still host young singers with a

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burning desire to make it big.Similarly, the Bluebird Cafe in Green

Hills has been a haven for songwriters for more than 25 years. Some of the names – like Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Melissa Etheridge and Emmylou Harris – are instantly recognizable. Many other songwriters still take the stage to sing the hits you hear on the radio. Every evening when the lights go down, a new audience is introduced to the magic of Music City all over again.

The Grand Ole Opry (the longest running radio show in the world), Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and

the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum – all of these landmarks helped set the stage for Nashville to become Music City, and they still impact today’s artists as Nashville’s story continues to be written.

UNIQUELY NASHVILLEAlthough music may be our most

famous export, the many cultural icons found here play an equal role in shaping the city’s identity and its appeal to the 11 million visitors from around the globe who travel here each year.

Historic sites such as The Hermitage,

“People think of Nashville and immediately think of

country music, but it’s a much bigger melting pot

than anybody will ever know.”

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Home of President Andrew Jackson, and Belle Meade Plantation helped defi ne Nashville’s place in the early history of our country. The lessons continue to impact the city’s role on the nation’s economic and political fronts.

As to be expected in a creative community, the visual and performing arts take center stage alongside music. The former art deco-style downtown post offi ce now houses the renowned Frist Center for the Visual Arts with a kaleidoscope of changing exhibits honoring past masters and rising artists. The world’s only exact-size replica of the Greek Parthenon and a little red brick school building on the campus of Fisk University both hold artistic treasures, including works by Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic E. Church and Winslow Homer. Cheekwood Botanical Garden

and Museum of Art combines the best of both sides of Nashville – manmade and natural beauty. The Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony, which is one of the nation’s most active recording orchestras, now performs at their magnifi cent, new venue, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

All of these local treasures are more than a link to Nashville’s past. They are key to Nashville’s enduring popularity.

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Launched in 2006, this popular landmark pays tribute to those with ties to Nashville

who have made signifi cant contributions to the music industry. Created in collaboration with Music City Inc., Gibson Guitar, Great American Country, the city of Nashville and Metro Parks, candidates are inducted into the Walk of Fame twice a year in a moving ceremony, which is open to the public.

Each new class of honorees underscores the diversity of Nashville’s music scene. Rock, pop, jazz, blues, classical, gospel, Christian contemporary and, of course, country are all well represented in the Walk of Fame.

It is no surprise that many of the inductees are artists – household names familiar to everyone who owns a radio or an iPod. Country and Christian performers who live and work in Nashville are well represented, including Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith, Emmylou Harris, CeCe Winans, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins,

Walk of Fame inductees include stars such as Michael McDonald (left) and a Little Richard and Wynonna Judd (right).

TO REMEMBERA Walk it’s advisable to

walk a mile in his shoes. The same can be said for trying to understand Nashville’s diverse entertainment industry. Luckily, the city has made it easy by creating the Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville’s Music Mile, which connects downtown and Music Row.

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Josh Turner and Steven Curtis Chapman.But there are many artists from other

genres who also have ties to Music City. Solo artist and former lead singer for the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald has lived in Nashville for more than a decade, as has jazz great Kirk Whalum. Legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix spent his formative years in Nashville. Moving here in 1962 after completing a stint in the military, Hendrix perfected his guitar technique in clubs along Jefferson Street and in Printers Alley. Roy Orbison, a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll, moved to Nashville in 1960, creating and recording some of his most memorable hits. Little Richard, who charms audiences with his explosive music and charismatic persona, still lives and records in Nashville.

And while Elvis Presley lived in Memphis, he recorded many of his biggest hits in Nashville. Historic RCA Studio B on Music Row was where he cut Are You Lonesome Tonight? and his iconic holiday album featuring Blue Christmas.

The artists are just part of the Music City story, though. After all, this is a working industry town fi lled with producers,

songwriters, managers and label executives. Frances Preston rose from a receptionist

for WSM radio to become president and CEO of the performance rights licensing organization Broadcast Music Inc. Songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant – who penned Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and Tennessee’s state song, Rocky Top – are widely considered to be the fi rst to make their living solely as songwriters.

Make no mistake, Nashville’s musical heritage runs deep. By 1897, former slave Dr. R.H. Boyd, who was inducted into the Walk of Fame in 2009, had founded the National Baptist Publishing Board here and begun publishing hymns and religious songbooks. And the Fisk Jubilee Singers, an a cappella group founded in 1871 at Nashville’s Fisk University, have served as cultural ambassadors, transcending time and race through their stirring performances.

This is just a sampling of the many talented inductees who line the Walk of Fame. To learn more about those who’ve made a mark on Music City and the world’s music scene, go to www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame.


SPRINGAWESOME APRIL

So many events are scheduled in April that the month can only be described as awesome!

The GMA Dove Awards, Tin Pan South songwriters’ festival, Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nashville Film Festival and the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon kick off a spring blossoming with fun and festivities.

SUMMERA PAIR OF HOT ACTS

The CMA Music Festival takes place in early June, featuring country’s hottest stars

Music City has plenty to sing about. You’ll feel like singing, too,

when you capitalize on special events that are scheduled here

all year long. In addition to these highlights, please see the Events

section on pages 62-66 for a list of other exciting options. For the

very latest on what’s happening during your stay in Nashville, go to

www.visitmusiccity.com.

No matt er the season,

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playing their hits on stages all over downtown.The following month, it’s the annual

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! event at Riverfront Park. Great food and live music are on tap, and as darkness descends, the stars (Wynonna headlined the 2009 event) come out for an evening of entertainment.

The festival culminates with a spectacular fi reworks display and favorite patriotic songs performed by the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. AOL CityGuide ranks the all-day festival No. 1 in the nation.

AUTUMNFULL OUT FALL

From barbecue cook-offs, crafts festivals and cultural celebrations to the African Street Festival, Titans football and Predators hockey games, the fall calendar is full.

In early November, the nationally televised Country Music Association Awards brings together country’s hottest superstars for an evening of full-out entertainment. The semiannual Music City Walk of Fame

Induction Ceremony takes place during CMA week as well.

WINTERHOLIDAY HARMONY

Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Posada de Navidad and more as you bid goodbye to another year in grand style with a full slate of events, concerts, plays and historic celebrations.

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Hotel & Convention Center offers the Radio City Christmas Spectacular® starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes®; the classic Christmas story, A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz; and Louise Mandrell’s Joy to the World Christmas Dinner & Show.

Throughout November and December, lavish lights and elaborate decorations envelop the city in the beauty and magic of the season, inviting all who want to come home to Nashville for the holidays. And don’t forget to ring in the New Year as only Music City can – with great live music!

Left to right: Music City Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, recording artist Taylor Swift, Predators hockey game, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center

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WEATHERNashville is blessed with four distinct

but mild seasons and an abundance of warmth and sunshine.

Avg. Daily High/Low

Spring (March-May) 70 F/47.7 F

Summer (June-August) 88.7 F/67.3 F

Fall (September-November) 71.3 F/49 F

Winter (December-February) 49 F/29.7 F

RELOCATION SERVICESNashville Area Chamber of Commerce211 Commerce St., Ste. 100(615) 743-3000

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 40541, 37204(615) 216-5737

Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce4121 Clarksville Pike, Ste. 8(615) 876-9634

Nashville Downtown Partnership150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G150(615) 743-3090

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSAvenue Bank111 10th Ave. S., Ste. 400 (615) 252-2265

Fifth Third Bank424 Church St., Ste. 700(615) 687-3007

Regions315 Deaderick St.(615) 736-6283

SunTrust401 Commerce St.(615) 748-4967

REALTORSBernice Burns, RE/MAX Elite109 Westpark Drive, Ste. 100Brentwood, (615) 585-9053www.homesbybernice.com

VISITOR INFORMATIONThe Nashville Convention & Visitors

Bureau (CVB) operates two downtown Visitor Information Centers (VIC), offering discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a plethora of brochures and coupons, and concierge assistance.

501 Broadway (615) 259-4747The VIC in the glass tower of the Sommet

Center, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Broadway, has a gift shop and wireless café with a large selection of Nashville souvenirs. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

150 Fourth Ave. N. (615) 259-4730The VIC in the US Bank Building, at the

corner of Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street, features music-themed giftware, art and accessories, as well as free maps. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NASHVILLE CITY MAPSCity maps are available at the VICs, the

Nashville International Airport, the Nashville Convention Center, the Metropolitan Courthouse and in most hotel lobbies.

DISABILITY SERVICESDisability Information Offi ceHoward Offi ce Building, information and referral offi ce: (615) 862-6492

MTA Access RideWheelchair-equipped van service: (615) 880-3970. Call in advance for reservations. $2.50 fl at rate.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICESFOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGERegions BankDowntown and most branches: (615) 748-2941

Nashville International AirportWright Travel Business Center: (615) 275-2660

TRANSLATION SERVICESForeign Language Institute404 James Robertson Pkwy.(615) 741-7579


to do in Music City. The city’s expansive offerings continue to provide new and exciting opportunities for visitors.

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MUSIC CITY SONGWRITING COMPETITION

In 2007, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau debuted a nationwide songwriting competition. Singers Phil Vassar and Josh Turner have served as honorary hosts and spokesmen for this exciting event that encourages amateur songwriters to submit their best work as they compete for a $1,000 cash prize and trip to Nashville. The winner is interviewed on the popular cable television music station GAC and played on Sirius XM Radio’s Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits. The aspiring songwriter will also have the opportunity to experience a songwriting session with a professional songwriter. For more information on the annual competition and entry details, go online to www.themusiccitysongwriter.com.

MUSIC CITY TROUBADOURSVisitors to Music City will also want to

take advantage of the new Troubadours program with special offers, discounts and insider’s access to the latest news from Nashville. Membership is free, and eligibility requirements are simple – you just have to love Music City. To get started, go online to www.visitmusiccity.com/troubadours.

BACKSTAGE TO BACKROADSTake a journey on Nashville’s Trace, one

of the state’s Discover Tennessee Trails. This path takes you down the Natchez Trace Parkway, showcasing the 100 miles of this National Scenic Byway that are located in Tennessee.

Explore the backroads of the lush countryside and discover unique fi ndings along the way. Start at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, and then stop along the way at places such as Historic Leipers Fork, Hohenwald and Columbia, where Hannah Montana: The Movie was fi lmed.

Other possibilities include historic

homes, waterfalls, antique shopping, canoeing, hiking, wineries and state parks. For more information on Nashville’s Trace, go to www.visitmusiccity.com/trace.

SOCIAL NETWORKINGFor updates and information that fi t

your lifestyle, become a friend, follower and fan through Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube. Go online to www.visitmusiccity.com for links to Nashville on these popular social networking sites.

VISITOR SERVICESBe sure to stop by the Visitor Information

Center for the most up-to-date info on new exhibits, attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing. The friendly staff can also assist you with directions, maps and discounts at many of the city’s most popular sites. The main visitor center, in the tower of the Sommet Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, is also home to Sirius XM Radio and a new performance stage, where live music is often scheduled.

Other news of note:The Brenda Lee: Dynamite biographic

exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum runs through June 2010.

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s season includes Wicked, Little House on the Prairie and A Chorus Line.

The Chihuly at Cheekwood exhibit, on display from May 25 through Oct. 31, features spectacular garden installations, indoor chandeliers and an exhibition.

The Nashville International Airport’s recent renovation and expansion offers new shopping and dining choices.

Space Chase at the Adventure Science Center and the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium will entertain the kids.

There are new restaurants and shops in the Gulch, which was recently named by Men’s Journal as one of the 30 Coolest Neighborhoods in America.

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The Arts Company , 215 Fifth Ave. N. , 254-2040 . The Arts Company, a prime art destination in downtown Nashville since 1996 is located in an historic building with a welcoming environment, featuring fresh, original, contemporary artwork. New exhibits monthly, opening during First Art Saturday receptions. Curatorial and project service. www.theartscompany.com

Gallery One , 5133 Harding Pk. , Ste. 1A , 352-3006 . Gallery One showcases the diverse work of more than 30 artists from throughout the country, from emerging talent to the well-established. The gallery is located in historic Belle Meade, near arts and antique shops. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and by appointment. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.galleryone.biz

LeQuire Gallery , 4304 Charlotte Ave. , 298-4611 . The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change quarterly. Work from sculptor, Alan LeQuire, best known for Musica and Athena Parthenos is always on view. Studio tours available. Credit Cards: www.lequiregallery.com

Nashville Association of Art Dealers , P.O. Box 150243, 37215 , 297-0286 . The Nashville Association of Art Dealers is a consortium of art galleries committed to increasing community awareness and support for the visual arts. www.nashvilleartdealers.net

Rymer Gallery , 233 Fifth Ave. N. , 752-6030 . The Rymer Gallery is Nashville’s largest contemporary gallery, featuring works by more than 40 artists from all over the world. Located on Fifth Avenue of the Arts, in the epicenter of Nashville’s central business district. Credit Cards: www.therymergallery.com

Snow Gallery , 1517 Dallas Ave. , 386-9485 . A neighborhood gallery where historical and contemporary art bridge eras and cultures. Rotating current exhibits complement an outstanding collection of rare prints, textiles, sculpture and more. www.snowgallery.net

Tennessee Art League , 808 Broadway , 736-5000 . Nonprofit arts organization with art galleries that feature local and regional exhibits, and a gift shop featuring local artists. www.tennesseeartleague.org

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Arrington Vineyards , 6211 Patton Road , Arrington , 395-0102 . Arrington Vineyards was founded by Kix Brooks in 2005, and is located 25 minutes south of Nashville. We invite you to come experience our award-winning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our covered deck and breathtaking sunsets. Tastings are free. Credit Cards: www.arringtonvineyards.com Advertising Partner , p. 23

Belle Meade Plantation , 5025 Harding Pike , 356-0501 , (800) 270-3991 . Belle Meade Plantation is a 30-acre historic site six miles west of Nashville. In the late 19th century, the farm encompassed 5,400 acres and was one of the largest private estates in Nashville. The farm was a thoroughbred nursery famous for breeding and training championship race horses. Recent Kentucky Derby winners and racing legends can trace their bloodlines back to Belle Meade. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. (last tour at 4 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military . Credit Cards: www.bellemeadeplantation.com Advertising Partner , p. 25

Belmont Mansion , 1900 Belmont Blvd. , 460-5459 . Completed in 1853, Belmont was recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the antebellum South. The home’s mistress, Adelicia Acklen, secretly

Tinney Contemporary , 237 Fifth Ave. N. , 255-7816 . The focus of Tinney Contemporary gallery is to present contemporary artwork from a large portfolio of artists. We present a series of rotating exhibitions throughout the year and participate in the Downtown Gallery Crawl each first Saturday of the month. www.tinneycontemporary.com

Adventure Science Center , 800 Fort Negley Blvd. , 862-5160 . Brings science to life through interactive exhibits such as the Adventure Tower, Body Quest, the new Sudekum Planetarium shows and daily science programs. Encourage your child’s imagination and curiosity through the wonders of science at the Adventure Science Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military . Credit Cards: www.adventuresci.com Advertising Partner , p. 18

Agricultural Museum , Ellington Agricultural Center , 837-5197 . The museum has an extensive collection of home and farm artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also on the property is a log cabin community with a wooded trail and gardens. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Open weekends for special events. Closed holidays. Free. www.tnagmuseum.org

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conspired with both Confederate and Union forces to emerge from the Civil War with her fortune intact. Guided tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. www.belmontmansion.com

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park , 600 James Robertson Pkwy. , 741-5280 , (888) TN PARKS . Tour Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map, a walkway featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary history wall. The park also includes a large carillon, World War II Memorial, 2,000-seat amphitheater and visitor center. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free. www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial/

Historic Carnton Plantation , 1345 Carnton Lane , Franklin , 794-0903 . Home of The Widow of the South, Carnton was a field hospital after the 1864 Battle of Franklin. Restored garden and Confederate cemetery on site. April-October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun.; November-March, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun.; closed most major holidays. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web . Credit Cards: www.carnton.org Advertising Partner , p. 28

The Carter House , 1140 Columbia Ave. , Franklin , 791-1861 . Built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, The Carter House is nationally known for its role in the Civil War. The house was caught in the center of the Battle of Franklin and stills bears the scars of the battle, with more than 1,000 bullet holes still visible. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: Military, Web . Credit Cards: www.carterhouse1864.com Advertising Partner , p. 39

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre , 8204 Highway 100 , 646-9977 , (800) 282-2276 . Nashville’s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years. Evening buffet 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sun. buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web . Credit Cards: www.dinnertheatre.com

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art , 1200 Forrest Park Drive , 353-8000 . Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. The attraction boasts nationally recognized collections of American and contemporary painting and sculpture, a botanical garden named in the top five by Southern Living magazine and year-round family-friendly activities. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web . Credit Cards: www.cheekwood.org Advertising Partner , p. 20

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Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips and overnight spelunking with camping in the cave for groups. Every Saturday at 1 p.m. wild caving without reservations. Tours conducted daily. May-Aug., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept.-April, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web . Credit Cards: www.cumberlandcaverns.com

Falcon Rest Mansion , 2645 Faulkner Springs Road , McMinnville , (931) 668-4444 . In 1896, “Gorilla Pants” manufacturer Clay Faulkner promised his wife “the grandest mansion in Tennessee.” Today, it’s been called Tennessee’s Biltmore by PBS, and some say the 10,000-square-foot Victorian mansion is presided over by a friendly ghost. Tours, gift shop and tea room daily. Lunch available. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.falconrest.com

Fort Nashborough , Riverfront Park , 862-8400 . Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River and built Fort Nashborough. This replica of the original settlement reflects the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Self-guided tour. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun., weather permitting. Free. www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnashborough.asp

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Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum , 222 Fifth Ave. S. , 416-2001 , (800) 852-6437 . In the heart of downtown Nashville’s vibrant entertainment district, the 130,000-square-foot museum offers breathtaking views of the city and is conveniently located within walking distance of major downtown hotels and the Nashville Convention Center. Event space includes an 11,000-square-foot glass-roofed conservatory, four theaters, the elegant Hall of Fame rotunda and 40,000 square feet of gallery space. Admission fee. www.countrymusichalloffame.com Advertising Partner , p. 1 and 27

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge , 3665 Knight Drive , Whites Creek , Weekdays: 242-6201 , Weekends: 876-1029 . Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, hayrides, fishing, campfires, cowboy singing, gunfights, bonfires, hayrides, Wild West shows and campfire supper. Call for reservations. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.acowboytown.com

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Opryland® Resort and Opry Mills in Music Valley. Year-round. Admission fee. www.grandoldgolf.net Advertising Partner , p. 32

Grand Ole Opry , 2802 Opryland Drive , 871-OPRY . What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Fri.; at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Sat.; and at 7 p.m. on Tue. Performances at the Ryman Auditorium Nov. through Feb.; Opry House March through Oct. www.opry.com Advertising Partner , p. 32 and 24

Grand Ole Opry Museum , 2802 Opryland Drive , 871-OPRY . This unique museum pays tribute to the world’s longest-running radio show and its stars with exhibits honoring legends, including Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl, as well as today’s chart-topping artists. www.opry.com

Hatch Show Print , 316 Broadway , 256-2805 . Owned and operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Hatch has been in business since 1879 and is one of the nation’s oldest-known letterpress poster shops. Hatch has created original art for vaudeville, circuses, Grand Ole Opry stars, concerts and sporting events. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Free. www.hatchshowprint.com

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson , 4580 Rachel’s Lane , 889-2941 . Experience an American adventure at the home of our nation’s seventh president, Andrew Jackson. Guides in period costume welcome guests to this grand 1837 mansion. Enjoy tours highlighting slave life on this 1,120-acre farm,

Fort Negley , Adjacent to Adventure Science Center and Greer Stadium , 862-8470 . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fort Negley was the largest and most important Union fortification built after Nashville fell in 1862 during the Civil War. The complex design was built primarily by slaves and free black workers conscripted into service. Free. www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnegley

Frist Center for the Visual Arts , 919 Broadway , 244-3340 . The family-friendly Frist Center is a world-class art complex dedicated to an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources. The center also features the interactive ArtQuest gallery, educational programs, gift shop and cafe. www.fristcenter.org Advertising Partner , p. 22

General Jackson Showboat , 2812 Opryland Drive , 458-3930 . This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Special event cruises are offered throughout the year with holiday shows beginning in mid-November. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com Advertising Partner , p. 26 and 32

George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center , 1950 Cascade Hollow Road , Tullahoma , (931) 857-3124, Ext. 229 . Visit the distillery to discover George Dickel’s award-winning whiskey and its time-honored traditions. The Visitor Center is filled with antiques and special memories. www.georgedickel.com Advertising Partner , p. 29

Grand Old Golf & Go Karts , 2444 Music Valley Drive , 871-4701 . This award-winning miniature golf complex with three courses and a large game room also is the Midstate’s largest go-kart track. Near Gaylord


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Historic Franklin . This beautiful 15-block downtown district features century-old restored buildings. Go back in time with more than 70 retail and specialty shops, art galleries, antiques shops, restaurants and more. www.visitwilliamson.com Advertising Partner , p. 38

Historic RCA Studio B , Tours depart from Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum , 416-2001 . Get an up-close look at The Home of 1,000 Hits, where Elvis, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton and many more made music. From the 1950s through the 1970s, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here. Hours vary; call for details. Admission fee. www.countrymusichalloffame.com Advertising Partner , p. 27

Jack Daniel Distillery , 182 Lynchburg Highway , Lynchburg , (931) 759-6180 . The Jack Daniel Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the country and among the most prestigious listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy distillery tours and observe the famous whiskey-making process perfected in 1866. Multilingual brochures. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. www.jackdaniels.com Advertising Partner , p. 30

Lane Motor Museum , 702 Murfreesboro Pike , 742-7445 . Cars with two heads, two engines or three wheels. These and other oddities make up this unique collection of 150 cars and motorcycles at the home of the largest European collection in the United States. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu.-Mon. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards:

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Laser Quest , 166 Second Ave. N. , 256-2560 . Laser Quest is an interactive adventure game for ages 5-85. Unbeatable fun for social or group outings, student trips, sports teams, family reunions and corporate team-building events. Private bookings available. www.laserquest.com

Lotz House , 111 Columbia Ave. , Franklin , 790-7190 . Guided tour of the Civil War house with fine antiques and stories of the Lotz family during the Battle of Franklin. Discounts: AAA, Web . Credit Cards: www.lotzhouse.com

Military History Branch of The Tennessee State Museum , War Memorial Building, Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street , 741-2692 . The museum features exhibits on America’s involvement in foreign wars from the Spanish American War to World War II. Exhibits showcase weapons, uniforms and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Free. www.tnmuseum.org


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Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre , 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 242-8000 , 902-9566 . A comedic mystery play with live music and dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. Offsite shows available. Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, Military . Credit Cards: www.missmarples.com

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum , 301 Sixth Ave. S. , 244-3263 . Rock, pop, soul, country, blues and jazz all in one place . . . this special venue pays homage to hit-making musicians, whether they were in the limelight or behind the scenes. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web . Credit Cards:

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Nashville Opera , Noah Liff Opera Center , 3622 Redmon St. , 832-5242 . Nashville Opera, Tennessee’s largest professional opera company, is among the most successful regional companies in the nation. It plays to more than 45,000 people annually through its main stage and touring performances. www.nashvilleopera.org

Nashville Shores , 4001 Bell Road , Hermitage , 889-7050 . Nashville Shores is a 385-acre family recreation destination located 10 minutes from downtown. It comprises a water park, 20 group event sites, an event management team, festival areas, marina, mini-golf, boat and Jet Ski rental and other attractions. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, Military, Web . Credit Cards: www.nashvilleshores.com

Nashville Visitor Information Center – Broadway , 501 Broadway , 259-4747 . In the glass tower of the Sommet Center, this VIC has a gift shop with a large selection of exclusive Nashville souvenirs. The Information Center also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of brochures, coupons, concierge assistance, live music and a relaxing atmosphere. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. www.visitmusiccity.com Advertising Partner , p. 16

Nashville Visitor Information Center – Fourth Avenue , 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250 , 259-4731 . In the US Bank Building, this VIC features music-themed giftware, art and home accessories. The Information Center also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of brochures, coupons and concierge assistance. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. www.visitmusiccity.com Advertising Partner , p. 16

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere , 3777 Nolensville Road , 833-1534 . Featuring a wide variety of exotic animals from around the world thriving in natural habitats. The zoo offers animal shows, keeper talks, historic home and


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Johnny & June exhibit at the Ryman and have your picture taken on the Opry’s most famous stage. Backstage tours are also available, and you can record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio. Return at night for a premier concert event. Evening showtimes vary. Discounts: AAA, Military . Credit Cards:

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Sarratt Cinema and Gallery at Vanderbilt University , Sarratt Student Center , Vanderbilt Place near 24th Avenue , 343-6666 . Cinema features second-run, foreign, classic and independent films fall, winter and spring. Gallery features 10 exhibits each year of contemporary art by regional and national artists. Call or visit Web site for schedule. Free. www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt

Scarritt-Bennett Center , 1008 19th Ave. S. , 340-7500 , (866) 420-5486 . A 10-acre, tree-filled oasis in the heart of the city with award-winning collegiate Gothic architecture. Today, Scarritt-Bennett is a conference and retreat center. Outdoor labyrinth, art gallery, self-guided and pre-arranged tours available. Credit Cards:

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Sumner County CVB , P.O. Box 957, 37066 , Gallatin , 230-8474 , (888) 301-7866 . See nine historic sites, two wineries, the former home of Conway Twitty at Trinity Music City USA, shop

farm, Jungle Gym playground, gift shops and concession areas. Admission fee. Discounts: Military . Credit Cards: www.nashvillezoo.org Advertising Partner , p. 34

Opry Mills , 433 Opry Mills Drive , (877) SHOP FUN . Opry Mills is the ultimate shopping adventure, with more than 200 outlet and specialty retailers, dining and entertainment venues under one roof. Featuring Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Harry and David – just to name a few. Complimentary wheelchair rentals. Stroller rentals available. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com Advertising Partner , inside front cover and p. 32

Parthenon , Centennial Park , 2600 West End Ave. , 862-8431 . The world’s only full-scale replica of the famous Greek temple, Nashville’s Parthenon stands in Centennial Park and features the city’s art museum and Athena Parthenos. At almost 42 feet in height, she is the tallest indoor sculpture in the western world. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; June-August: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. www.parthenon.org

Ryman Auditorium , 116 Fifth Ave. N. , Reservations and ticketing: 889-3060 , Administrative offices: 458-8700 . Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a must-see. Take a self-guided tour, see the new


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Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum , Sommet Center , 501 Broadway , 242-4750 . Visitors can play virtual reality one-on-one basketball, strength-train like an Olympic swimmer, hop in a kayak to simulate shooting the rapids on the Ocoee River and learn more about Tennessee’s sports heroes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards: www.tshf.net

Tennessee State Capitol , Charlotte Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Avenues , 741-2692 , 741-0830 . The Tennessee State Capitol, designed by William Strickland, looks much as it did when completed in 1859. One of the oldest working antebellum capitols in the nation, several areas have been restored to their 19th-century appearance. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. Free. www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum , Fifth and Deaderick Street , 741-2692 . Exhibits trace the history of Tennessee and the nation from prehistoric Indians through the Civil War into the early 1900s. The Tennessee State Museum offers special displays on quilts, silver, weapons, paintings and pottery. www.tnmuseum.org

Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum , 636 Farrell Pkwy. , 832-8197 . Built in 1799 by Judge John Overton, Travellers Rest is Nashville’s oldest historic house open to the public. Travellers Rest offers both self-guided and guided tours of the grounds and the historic buildings. Special tours and holiday events are also offered. Ample parking at no cost. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Web . Credit Cards: www.travellersrestplantation.org

A Tribute to the KING: Thru the Years 1953-1977 , Texas Troubadour Theatre , 2416 Music Valley Drive , 758-0098 , (866) 811-2502 . Since 1999, this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of The King’s career. With more than 30 songs and five costume changes, this show thrills audiences of all ages. March-Nov., general admission seating 6:30 p.m. Mon. and Thu.; show 7 p.m. Box office opens at 10 a.m. day of show. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.thenashvilleking.com Advertising Partner , p. 21 and 32

The Upper Room Chapel and Museum of Christian Art , 1908 Grand Ave. , 340-7207 . The Upper Room features international Christian art, including a life-size woodcarving of The Last Supper. Enjoy more than 100 nativity scenes November-January and the Passion story in


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Willie Nelson & Friends Museum & General Store , 2613 McGavock Pike , 885-1515 . A Nashville tradition for 30 years. The attraction features Nashville’s largest souvenir shop and a museum dedicated to traditional country music legends. The museum showcases one of the world’s largest collections of personal items from Willie Nelson and his many friends. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. www.willienelsongeneralstore.com

Wilson County CVB , 233 East Gay St. , Courthouse Annex , Lebanon , 453-9655 , (800) 789-1327 . Organization with a mission to positively impact the area economy through external marketing efforts at select markets. Free. www.visitwilsoncounty.com

Wizard Animation Studios , 1736 Carothers Pkwy. , Brentwood , 373-8388 . Star-in-your-own-movie interactive services for children’s parties and family events. www.wizardfun.com

Yazoo Brewing , 1200 Clinton St. , 320-0920 . Taste award-winning locally brewed ales inside the historic Marathon Motorworks building. Free tours on Saturdays! 4-8 p.m Thu. and Fri.; 2-8 p.m. Sat. www.yazoobrew.com

art plus Ukrainian eggs March-May. Donations encouraged. Free parking. Admission $5 adults. Call for group and senior rates. Free bus and car parking. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. and holidays www.upperroom.org/chapel Advertising Partner , p. 39

Vanderbilt University , Vanderbilt University , 2201 West End Ave., Station B , 322-7311 . Located a mile and a half from downtown Nashville. Vanderbilt is home to more than 300 tree and shrub varieties and was designated a national arboretum in 1988. Buildings on the original campus date to its founding in 1873. www.vanderbilt.edu

Wave Country , 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. , 885-1052 . Dive into this wave action, freshwater pool and water slide complex, including two speed slides dropping from a 40-foot tower. Packing your own picnic is acceptable, and floats can be rented. 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day (weekends only after the first day of school in mid-Aug.). Admission fee. Discounts: AARP . www.nashville.gov/parks

Wildhorse Saloon , 120 Second Ave. N. , 902-8211 . Enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. The full menu showcases Southern and Southwestern taste sensations. It’s always a

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Abernathy Road , 123 Second Ave. N. , 891-3362 . Nashville’s best new cool guy’s shop stocked with true Americana and featuring Tennessee’s best brands of leather and apparel. It’s where men come to dream and where women shop to fulfill those dreams. Come in and soak up the ambiance. www.abernathyroad.com

Berry Hill District , 297-8822 . Pedestrian-friendly shopping neighborhood with locally owned boutiques and restaurants near downtown. www.berryhilldistrict.com

Byrdword Productions , 2832 Logan St. , Ste. J , 394-5901 . Byrdword Productions produced the Emmy Award-Winning PBS documentary The Rise of the Southern Biscuit and wrote the book The Biscuit Dive Guide, a travel guide and recipe book to the best homemade biscuit cafes in Music City and the South. www.theriseofthesouthernbiscuit.com

Designer Renaissance Co. , 2822 Bransford Ave. , 297-8822 . Womens’ consignment, featuring designer and trendy clothing and accessories in fun Berry Hill. Look for the big red purse! www.designerrenaissance.com

The District , 178 Second Ave. N. , Ste. 402 , 400-0178 . Second Avenue, Butler’s Run, Lower Broadway and Printers Alley – don’t miss the heart of Nashville, its trendy shops, popular

restaurants and hip nightclubs. www.thedistrictnashville.org

Ernest Tubb Record Shops , Downtown: 417 Broadway , Opryland Area: 2416 Music Valley Dr. , 255-7503 , 889-2474 . Specializing in hard-to-find classics, traditional country and bluegrass CDs, DVDs, books and souvenirs. Open seven days a week. Downtown location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Call for winter hours. Opryland-area location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Call for winter hours. www.ernesttubb.com

French’s Shoes & Boots , 126B Second Ave. N. , 736-2934 . French’s Shoes & Boots “Bargain Basement” on Second Avenue offers the lowest prices in Nashville on a wide variety of women’s and men’s Western and fashion boots, shoes, sandals, ladies’ handbags and Western wear! www.frenchsshoes.com

Hartmann Factory Store , 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy. , Lebanon , 449-8000 . Enjoy tremendous savings on fine, handcrafted luggage, business cases and personal leather accessories. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. www.hartmann.com

Hill Center Green Hills , Hillsboro Pike and Hillsboro Circle , 252-8100 . Located in Nashville’s most desirable shopping neighborhood, the

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Oshi International Floral Studio , 206 Capitol Blvd. , 972-5425 . Perri Crutcher has been designing for 20 years all over the United States. He returns home to Tennessee after decorating around the world, from such diverse locations as New York, Paris, Istanbul and Asheville, NC. Crutcher’s creative design instincts were honed under the tutelage of top international floral designers, including Ronaldo Maia, Robert Isabel and Christian Tortu. To understand the unique quality of Japanese floral décor, Crutcher studied under the watchful eye of Setuo Kitono, Master of Ikebana and tea flower design. www.oshiflowers.com

Prime Outlets – Lebanon , One Outlet Village Blvd. , Lebanon , 444-0433 , (800) 617-2588 . More than 50 high-end, brand-name outlet stores, including Ann Taylor, Coach, Liz Claiborne, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Eddie Bauer and Jones New York. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.primeoutlets.com Advertising Partner , p. 43

Schakolad Chocolate Factory , 443 Cool Springs Blvd. , Ste. 107 , Franklin , 771-5077 . Our signature chocolates are prepared with the finest ingredients and presented in the time-honored traditions of quality, artistry and innovation. www.schakolad.com

new Hill Center at Green Hills is a vibrant addition to the city’s shopping scene, offering unusual local boutiques, restaurants, nationally recognized retailers and exciting retail discoveries! www.hillcentergreenhills.com Advertising Partner , p. 41

Jefferson Street Shopping District . Visit the historic African-American business district featuring art galleries, souvenir shops, spas and many restaurants.

Kraus Gallery at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel , 2100 West End Ave. , 321-0500 . Original paintings by internationally renowned Nashville artist Harold Kraus. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; additional hours by appointment. www.loewshotels.com

Macy’s . In Nashville for vacation or business? A special welcome, plus exclusive savings, await you! Visit Macy’s during your trip, and we’ll help you find the season’s hottest trends. Best of all, you can use our reserved-for-visitors-only Savings Pass to save 11 percent on almost everything in the store. With an ID, simply request a Macy’s Welcome Savings Pass from our gift wrap department. (Some exclusions apply.) www.macys.com/visitor

The Mall at Green Hills , 2126 Abbott Martin Road , 298-5478 . Immerse yourself in the exceptional at Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Cole Haan, BCBG Max Azria, Sephora and 100 other fine shops and eateries. 10 a.m.-9 p.m Mon.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. www.themallatgreenhills.com Advertising Partner , p. 42

The Museum Store at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum , 222 Fifth Ave. S. , 416-2093 . One of the largest inventories of vintage, import and current country music titles anywhere. Unique items you won’t find back home. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Tues. in Jan. and Feb. www.countrymusichalloffame.com

Nashville Farmers’ Market , 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 880-2001 , 880-2000 . The market features restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses, international foods and open-air stalls with fruits, vegetables and plants. Cooking demonstrations on Saturdays, 11 a.m. during the summer. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Opry Mills , 433 Opry Mills Drive , (877) SHOP-FUN . The ultimate shopping adventure, with more than 200 retailers, dining and entertainment venues under one roof. Featuring Bass Pro Shops, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, IZOD, Sun & Ski Sports and more. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com Advertising Partner , inside front cover and p. 32

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Nashville Predators – NHL , Sommet Center , 501 Broadway , Tickets & Information: 770-PUCK , Fax: 770-2309 . After another exciting season, the Nashville Predators are ready to begin their 12th season with their signature, on-the-edge excitement. Group tickets available at a discounted rate. All-Inclusive Zone available with game tickets and all-you-can-eat food and beverage. Suites can also be rented on a game-night basis. www.nashvillepredators.com

Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon , (800) 311-1255 . Entering its 11th year, the marathon welcomes more than 30,000 runners the last Saturday of April. In Music City style, the race features local bands every mile and a post-race concert headlined by some of music’s hottest stars. This certified course is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. www.cmmarathon.com

Fairgrounds Speedway , Tennessee State Fairgrounds , 625 Smith Ave. , 242-2077 . Rated the “No. 1 Short Track in America.”

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Nashville Sounds , 534 Chestnut St. , 242-4371 . The Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, is a great family-friendly entertainment option. www.nashvillesounds.com

Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl , LP Field , 743-3130 . Founded in 1998, this annual postseason college football game pits an SEC team against an ACC rival. The game, nationally televised on ESPN, has become a favorite Nashville – and national – holiday tradition. Tickets go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster in September. www.musiccitybowl.com

Tennessee Titans – NFL , LP Field , One Titans Way , Information Line: 565-4178 . One of 32 teams participating in the National Football League, the AFC South Tennessee Titans play in their 68,800-seat home, LP Field. On the east bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, the stadium is widely known for having “the loudest fans!” Regular-season games run September-December. www.titansonline.com

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collegiate games certainly add to the action. If you want to play, head to one of Nashville’s many recreational venues to get your game on.


the opulent 27,000-square-foot European-inspired spa with 12 private treatment areas featuring a full range of massage, skin renewal, facials, body therapies and nail, hand and foot care and hairstyling. Indoor/outdoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Reservations strongly recommended. Fitness Center: 24 hours. Indoor Pool: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Outdoor Pool: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. www.gaylordopryland.com

Urban Sun Tan Spa , 209 10th Ave. S. , Ste. 227 , 291-6800 . Tanning and automated spa services, along with the sale of retail products that enhance the tanning and spa experience. www.urbantanspa.com

Gaylord Springs Golf Links , 18 Springhouse Lane , 458-1730 , (866) 51-LINKS . 18 holes; par 72 Discounts: AARP, WebDisc www.gaylordsprings.com

Hermitage Golf Course , 3939 Old Hickory Blvd. , Old Hickory , 847-4001 . Two award-winning, championship golf courses offering more than 14,000 yards of challenging golf. The 6,800-yard General’s Retreat Course received the highest rating in Tennessee from Golf Digest. Playing up to 7,200 yards, the 300-acre President’s Reserve was ranked in the Top 10 in the state of Tennessee. On-site golf instruction and Golf Academy led by Class A PGA pros, full food service, golf shop. 36 holes; par 72 www.hermitagegolf.com

Vanderbilt Legends Club , 1500 Legends Club Lane , Franklin , 791-8100 . This 36-hole course features a 19-acre practice facility, clubhouse, boardroom, tournament management, club rentals and golf shop. In addition to the outdoor event pavilion, Legends Grille is available for evening functions. 36 holes; par 71, par 72 www.legendsclub.com

Harpeth Hills Golf Course , 2424 Old Hickory Blvd. , 862-8493 . 18 holes; par 72 www.nashville.gov/PARKS/golf/harpethhills

McCabe Golf Course , 46th Avenue North and Murphy Road , 862-8491 . 27 holes; par 70, par 36

Percy Warner Golf Course , Forrest Park Drive , off Belle Meade Boulevard , 352-9958 . 9 holes; par 34

Shelby Golf Course , South 19th and Fatherland streets , 862-8474 . 18 holes; par 72

Ted Rhodes Golf Course , 1901 Ed Temple Blvd. , 862-8463 . 18 holes; par 72

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Home for Saturday night weekly racing from March-November. www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com

The Nashville area is home to more than 20 colleges and universities that offer sports fans exciting action on nearly a year-round basis, highlighted by Southeastern Conference, Ohio Valley Conference and Atlantic Sun Conference play. Major athletic programs exist at Belmont University, David Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University, among others. Contact each school’s athletic department for specific sports schedules and ticket information.

Dave & Buster’s , 540 Opry Mills Drive , 514-1202 . Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and one-of-a kind fun can be found under one enormous roof. Offering billiards, cosmic bowling and more than 150 video and video-simulated games. More than 6,000 square feet available for private events. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.daveandbusters.com

Metro SkatePark at Two Rivers Park , 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. , 862-8400 . The park offers a state-of-the-art facility for skateboarding, freestyle in-line skating and BMX bike riding. Skaters can perform a range of tricks, from ollies to pop shuvits, on the ramps, pipes, bowls, oververt and other structural components. www.nashville.gov/parks

Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex , 222 25th Ave. N. , 862-8490 . A $20-million, 145,000-square-foot, year-round family center for ice skating, fitness, swimming and tennis (indoor and outdoor courts). Individual passes available. www.sportsplextennis.com

AAA The Nail Place , 22 Arcade , 256-3930 . AAA The Nail Place is conveniently located in the Arcade in downtown Nashville. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Open 9 a.m-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.

Adagio Massage Co. & Spa , 1300 Division St. , 777-0602 . Adagio Massage Co. & Spa provides spa services and serious, results-oriented skin care in a most relaxing environment.

Relâche , 2800 Opryland Drive , 458-1772 . Whether to work off the stresses of the day or for pure pampering, Relâche will meet your needs. Guests will enjoy blissful pampering at

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Two Rivers Golf Course , Two Rivers Parkway and McGavock , near Opryland , 889-2675 . 18 holes; par 72

Vinny Links Golf Course , 2009 Sevier St. , 880-1720 . 9 holes; par 28 Youth Golf Program (open Memorial Day-Labor Day)

Old Hickory Lake , U.S. 31 E. , Hendersonville , 822-4846 . On the Cumberland River, just northeast of Nashville, you will find plenty of Southern hospitality at Old Hickory Lake. With more than 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline, Old Hickory offers plenty of hiking, fishing, boating, skiing and other lake activities. With no lifeguards on duty, swim at your own risk. No swimming allowed near or from boat launches. Old Hickory Lake was named after President Andrew Jackson.

Percy Priest Lake , 3737 Bell Road , 889-1975 . Ten miles east of Nashville, Percy Priest Lake covers an area of 14,400 acres and has 213 miles of shoreline, plus an additional 15,000 acres of land used for recreational purposes. Considered one of the finest largemouth bass lakes in the state of Tennessee, anglers also will enjoy catching crappie, rockfish, bream and catfish. Other activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, canoeing and hiking.

Radnor Lake , 1160 Otter Creek Road , 373-3467 . Radnor Lake State Park is south of downtown Nashville in the Oak Hill community. Wildlife and numerous species of plants are found in abundance. This natural area provides scenic, biological, geological and passive recreational opportunities not typically found in major metropolitan areas. No picnicking or swimming allowed in the park. www.radnorlake.org

862-8400 . Metro Parks and Recreation has a wide variety of facilities and programs across Davidson County. Presently, there are 113 parks on more than 10,570 acres, offering something for everyone, including both passive and active recreation. Nashville’s premier urban park, Centennial Park, was the city’s first wireless park and is also home to the Parthenon. Free. www.nashville.gov/parks

Montgomery Bell State Park Inn & Conference Center , 1000 Hotel Ave. , Burns , 797-3101 , (800) 250-8613 . This 3,850-acre state park offers camping, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, swimming, golfing and many other outdoor recreation activities. www.tnstateparks.com/MontgomeryBell

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Get in the Game No matter what your sport, Nashville

offers a lot of ways to get in the game. Enjoy challenging resort and public golf courses, an array of in door and outdoor tennis facilities and multiple running events, including the annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, drawing 30,000 runners to the starting line each April.

If you prefer the action from the sidelines, then the pros with the NFL Tennessee Titans, NHL Nashville Predators and AAA Nashville Sounds are sure to give you a reason to cheer.

For those who like their sports at lightning speed, there are NASCAR, Indy and ARCA races at area speedways.

With approximately 20 local colleges and universities, collegiate sports are in play every season of the year. Fans will also want to visit the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, paying tribute to the state’s athletic legends.

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Baymont Inn & Suites – North Nashville , North Nashville , 809 Wren Road , Goodlettsville , 859-1771 . This AAA Three-Diamond hotel near RiverGate Mall is within walking distance of 100 restaurants and lounges. Each room has a 32-inch flat-screen HDTV, “sleep beauty” mattress, oversized granite bath and large work area. Complimentary hot breakfast. 47 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government . Credit Cards: www.baymontinns.com

Baymont Inn & Suites – West , West Nashville , 5612 Lenox Ave. , 353-0700 , F: 352-0361 . Just five miles from downtown Nashville off I-40, Baymont Inn & Suites Nashville/White Bridge is a great place to stay to see all area attractions – Grand Ole Opry, Parthenon, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Shop the Nashville Farmers’ Market or Green Hills and Opry Mills malls. 104 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.baymontinns.com

Best Western Downtown Convention Center , Downtown , 711 Union St. , 242-4311 , (800) 627-3297 . Located near the Tennessee State Capitol, in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to the convention center, Sommet Center, restaurants and entertainment venues. Enjoy on-site continental breakfast and convenience store with deli. 100 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

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Best Western Goodlettsville , North Nashville , 100 Northcreek Blvd. , Goodlettsville , 851-1067 . 103 rooms. Amenities: www.bwgoodlettsville.com

Best Western Music Row , Downtown , 1407 Division St. , 242-1631 . Located on Music Row, about one mile from downtown, this hotel has a lounge, outdoor pool, and business and fitness centers. Stays include complimentary breakfast, and all rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. Free parking and free wireless Internet access also available. 75 rooms. Amenities: www.bestwestern.com/musicrow

Best Western Suites , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 201 Music City Circle , 902-9940 , (888) 994-9940 , F: 902-9950 . Conveniently near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and the Gaylord Opryland® Resort, the hotel offers guests a deluxe continental breakfast, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, iron and board, on-site laundry and free parking. 100 suites. Amenities:

Airport East Vista Inn & Suites , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 5770 Old Hickory Blvd. , Hermitage , 889-8940 . Newly renovated hotel, minutes from Nashville International Airport. Ideally situated near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and The Hermitage. Enjoy free hot breakfast and in-room amenities (microwave, refrigerator, iron, ironing board, hair dryer). Mexican restaurant on site. Smoking, nonsmoking, Jacuzzi and honeymoon suite available. 100 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Corporate . Credit Cards:

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Alexis Inn & Suites , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 600 Ermac Drive at Elm Hill Pike Corner , 889-4466 . Conveniently close to Nashville International Airport and Opryland-area attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills. Featuring spacious, affordably priced rooms. Enjoy a hot, deluxe, continental breakfast, newspaper, on-site business services and free parking. 81 rooms, 27 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.alexisinn.com

Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites , Antioch/Hickory Hollow , 1100 Bell Road , Antioch , 731-5990 . Enjoy a top-notch lodging experience at the Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites, a hotel that delivers amenity-rich accommodations, complimentary continental breakfast, travel packages with discounted rates and easy access to downtown Nashville. 40 rooms, 60 suites. Amenities: www.thequartersinn.com

Baymont Inn & Suites – Brentwood , South/Franklin , 111 Penn Warren Drive , Brentwood , 376-4666 , (888) 551-4666 , F: 370-8844 . 2008 Renovation! Located in Brentwood in the large Maryland Farms business park, which includes corporate offices and multiple restaurants. 87 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

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Baymont Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport/Briley , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2350 Elm Hill Pike , 871-0222 . Located near the airport, Opry Mills and Grand Ole Opry. Guaranteed 100 percent

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Country Inn & Suites – Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 590 Donelson Pike , 874-8040 . Enjoy the convenience of an on-site business center plus continental breakfast, free parking, newspaper and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker and iron. 95 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:

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Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow , Antioch/Hickory Hollow , 1001 Bell Road , Antioch , 731-8540 . Nashville’s newest Country Inn & Suites by Carlson. All amenities: hot breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, airport shuttle, two-room Jacuzzi suites and meeting and banquet space. 100 rooms, 40 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.countryinns.com/nashvilletn_south

Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood , Outside Davidson County , 103 E. Park Drive , Brentwood , 371-9200 . Located in the Maryland Farms office complex with easy access to many restaurants. A full business center and 24-hour deli and market are located on site. 145 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.brentwoodcourtyard.com

Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs , South/Franklin , 2001 Meridian Blvd , Franklin , 778-0080 , F: 778-0086 . Courtyard Franklin Cool Springs is a short drive to downtown Nashville, shopping and recreational activities. Perfect for vacations or business trips, the hotel offers spacious rooms with luxurious bedding, flat-screen HDTV, free wireless Internet, fitness center and refrigerators. 122 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

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Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville , North Nashville , 865 Conference Drive , Goodlettsville , 851-3000 . Come enjoy our brand-new, 120-room hotel that serves breakfast and lunch daily. Relax and unwind at our indoor pool. At night you can have a drink at our on-site bar. 113 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: www.goodlettsvillecourtyard.com

Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2508 Elm Hill Pike , 883-9500 , (800) 321-2211 . Spacious guest rooms feature separate living area with refrigerator, microwave, mini-bar, sofa bed and additional television, plus upgraded bedding packages and other in-room amenities. Lounge on-site. 145 rooms, 11 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards:

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Brentwood Suites , South/Franklin , 622 Church St. E. , Brentwood , 277-4000 , (866) 277-4009 . Brentwood Suites is an all-suite AAA Three-Diamond hotel centrally located in Brentwood. 57 suites. Amenities: www.brentwoodsuite.com

Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2435 Atrium Way , 883-0500 , F: 889-4827 . Located near the Grand Old Opry, Nashville International Airport, Opry Mills and area attractions. Free hot Southern breakfast buffet and manager’s reception (5-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.). High-speed Internet, airport shuttle, fitness center, indoor whirlpool, outdoor pool. 133 rooms, 17 suites. Amenities:

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Comfort Inn Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2516 Music Valley Drive , 889-0086 , F: 889-0086 . Clean, comfortable rooms. Located next to Santa Fe Steakhouse and just minutes from the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson Showboat. 121 rooms. Amenities:

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Comfort Inn West , West Nashville , 412 White Bridge Place , 356-0888 , (888) 443-8357 . Conveniently located near all attractions in the Nashville area. Amenities include business services, welcome reception, free parking and continental breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and board, micro-fridge, daily newspaper and data port within the rooms. 65 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Trucker . Credit Cards:

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Comfort Suites Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2521 Elm Hill Pike , 391-3919 , F: 391-5995 . Enjoy all-suite accommodations with a free, hot breakfast buffet and many in-room amenities. On-site laundry facility, free parking, meeting room and whirlpool suites available. 94 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.comfortsuite.com/hotel/tn363

Country Inn & Suites , East Nashville , 3423 Percy Priest Drive , 277-1099 , (800) 456-4000 . Free hot breakfast, high-speed Internet and WiFi, business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, weekday newspaper and in-room amenities, including refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. 30 rooms, 33 suites. Amenities:


Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2424 Atrium Way , 889-8889 , (800) 222-8733 . This boutique-like property features comfortable conversation areas for socializing, games and more. Convenient to Gaylord Opryland® Resort and downtown. Features on-site restaurant, lounge, business center, free parking. Coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, room service, newspaper, free wireless Internet, free airport/area transportation. 138 suites. Amenities:

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Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown , Downtown , 315 Fourth Ave. N. , 244-8200 , (800) 222-8733 . Enjoy breakfast or lunch in our Plaza Café or our outdoor covered patio – Swank’s Martini & Wine Bar featuring live music nightly. Try the Meritage Grille for steaks and seafood, Starbucks, gift shop, business center, indoor heated pool and fitness center. 331 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.nashvilledoubletree.com

Drury Inn & Suites Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 555 Donelson Pike , 902-0400 , (800) 439-1169 . When you’re ready to relax, join us for free evening beverages and snacks. Enjoy one hour of free long distance. Stay connected with free high-speed Internet access in all rooms and wireless Internet in the lobby. Wake up to coffee and a free breakfast. 155 rooms. Amenities:

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Econo Lodge Nashville , North Nashville , 1412 Brick Church Pike , 226-3230 . The Econo Lodge features spacious rooms, easy interstate access and The Broken Spoke Saloon with Songwriter’s Café, plus a continental breakfast and free parking. 132 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.econolodge.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN556

Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown , Downtown , 170 Fourth Ave. N. , 256-0900 , (800) 321-2211 . A stunning, century-old high-rise set in the heart of the historic district is the backdrop for this hotel filled with modern amenities, including an on-site restaurant and lounge. Complimentary HSIA. 181 rooms, 11 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.nashvilledowntowncourtyard.com

Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 125 Music City Circle , 882-9133 . We offer free parking, wireless Internet, indoor pool and transportation to airport and Gaylord Opryland® Resort for a minimal fee. 94 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt-West End , West End/Vanderbilt , 1901 West End Ave. , 327-9900 , (800) 321-2211 . This beautiful, limited-service property has full-service amenities, including a restaurant, room service and complimentary local shuttle. 216 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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Days Inn Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2460 Music Valley Drive , 889-0090 , F: 889-0090 . Clean, comfortable rooms. Located within walking distance of multiple restaurants and just minutes from the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson Showboat. 86 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government . Credit Cards: www.daysinnopryland.com Advertising Partner , p. 32

Days Inn Stadium , Downtown , 211 N. First St. , 254-1551 , (800) 251-3038 . Conveniently located with many in-room amenities. On-site lounge and restaurant. 180 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.daysinn.com

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GuestHouse Inn & Suites , West End/Vanderbilt , 1909 Hayes St. , 329-1000 , (800) 777-4904 , F: 329-4890 . One of Nashville’s most charming small hotels, in the fashionable midtown area and just 1.25 miles from the center of downtown. Complimentary breakfast, including made-to-order waffles. 102 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.nashvilleguesthouseinn.com

GuestHouse International Inn & Suites , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2420 Music Valley Drive , 885-4030 , (800) 214-8378 , F: 885-4347 . Located in the heart of Music Valley. Several great restaurants and attractions within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle to the Airport and Gaylord Opryland® Resort. 184 rooms, 13 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.guesthouseintl.com Advertising Partner , p. 32

Hampton Inn – Brentwood , Outside Davidson County , 5630 Franklin Pike Circle , Brentwood , 373-2212 , F: 370-9832 . The Hampton Inn Brentwood is a beautifully appointed hotel with newly refurbished rooms and public space. 10 minutes from downtown. Free parking on site and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker. 112 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

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Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow , Antioch/Hickory Hollow , 210 Crossings Place , 731-9911 . Enjoy all the fun that Nashville has to offer, but from the tranquil setting of nearby Antioch. The Hampton Inn hotel in Nashville, off I-24 near Hickory Hollow, is just minutes from major attractions. Also offering convenient access to the Nashville International Airport. 86 rooms. Amenities: www.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt , West End/Vanderbilt , 1919 West End Ave. , 329-1144 , (888) 880-5395 . Convenient to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center and near Belmont, Tennessee State and Fisk universities, Meharry Medical College, major corporations, country music’s leading recording studios, downtown Nashville, Titans football and

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 10 Century Blvd. , 871-0033 , (800) EMBASSY . This luxurious, two-room suite hotel offers full, cooked-to-order breakfast, nightly manager’s reception, on-site lounge and restaurant, room service, free parking and in-room amenities. 296 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com Advertising Partner , p. 51

Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt , West End/Vanderbilt , 1811 Broadway , 320-8899 , F: 320-8881 . The Embassy Suites Vanderbilt features an 11-story atrium with 208 spacious, two-room suites. All rates include a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening manager’s reception. Conveniently located in the West End/Music Row area with free shuttle service within two miles of the hotel. 208 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/BNAESES-Embassy-Suites-Nashville-at-Vanderbilt-Tennessee/index.do Advertising Partner , p. 51

Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 911 Airport Center Drive , 872-0109 , (800) 228-2800 . Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, free parking and executive rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. 72 rooms, 21 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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Fairfield Inn – Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 211 Music City Circle , 872-8939 , (800) 228-2800 . One mile from the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland® Resort, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills with upscale outlet shops. Shuttle service to Gaylord Opryland® Resort (minimal fee). Close to golf courses, great restaurants and nightlife. 109 rooms. Amenities:

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Fiddlers Inn , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2410 Music Valley Drive , 885-1440 , F: 883-6477 . Clean, comfortable rooms. Next to Cracker Barrel Restaurant and minutes from the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills.

202 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

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Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 458-2824 . Combining unsurpassed meeting, convention and exhibition space with exceptional service, innovative regional dining options, unique shopping, golf facilities and on-site entertainment venues, Gaylord Opryland


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Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 230 Rudy Circle , 620-2500 , (800) 426-7866 , F: 0-2501 . Visit this newly constructed upscale hotel with inside corridors in the heart of the Music Valley area. Complimentary breakfast, Internet, parking, fitness center, business center and outdoor saltwater pool for all to enjoy! 122 rooms, 36 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: hamptoninn.hilton.com Advertising Partner , p. 57

Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place , West End/Vanderbilt , 2330 Elliston Place , 320-6060 , (888) 880-5395 . Along with traditional guest rooms, the hotel offers a new concept in lodging by providing spacious residential-style suites. Recently awarded the Circle of Excellence Award by Hilton Hotels. Continental breakfast, Cloud Nine beds, free parking and in-room amenities. 157 rooms, 35 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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The Hermitage Hotel , Downtown , 231 Sixth Ave. N. , 244-3121 , (888) 888-9414 . The elegant Hermitage Hotel is one of only 37 hotels in North America with the prestigious Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star rating. It also holds a AAA Five-Diamond rating and has an outstanding restaurant. 119 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 412 Royal Pkwy. , 884-0088 . Just outside of the airport and eight miles from downtown. Rooms feature king or two queen beds, large work desk, two phone lines, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and much more. Restaurant and lounge on site. 110 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Web . Credit Cards: www.nashvilleairport.stayhgi.com

Nashville Predators hockey. 171 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.hamptoninnnashville.com

Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 583 Donelson Pike , 885-4242 . Recently renovated hotel close to downtown and major attractions. Located half-mile from the airport. 111 suites. Amenities: www.hamptoninn.hilton.com

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills , Green Hills , 2324 Crestmoor Road , 777-0001 , F: 986-5200 . Boutique, limited-service hotel located within walking distance of a major shopping mall and 15 restaurants. Rates include complimentary expanded continental breakfast, parking and high-speed Internet access. Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. 97 rooms, 26 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP . Credit Cards: www.hamptoninn.com/hi/nash-greenhills

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown , Downtown , 310 Fourth Ave. S. , 277-5000 , (800) 426-7866 . Nashville’s newest downtown hotel and a recipient of the Best Constructed Hotel Award. Walk to honky-tonks, Sommet Center, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Titans stadium, riverfront and fine dining. Meeting rooms, board room, free parking, complimentary hot breakfast, free newspaper, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, LCD HDTVs and outstanding service. Business center and suite shop also available. 154 rooms, 39 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government . Credit Cards:

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Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna , Outside Davidson County , 2573 Highwood Blvd. , Smyrna , 355-8432 , (800) 486-7866 . This beautiful, new property offers a hot breakfast, on-site convenience store, room service delivery by Ruby Tuesday’s and many in-room amenities, including laptop desks, newspaper and more. Within walking distance to restaurants and 15 miles from

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Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 1111 Airport Center Drive , 883-1366 , (800) HOLIDAY . Conveniently located off I-40. Enjoy the large glass atrium with fireplace and many other amenities. Complimentary shuttle service within a two-mile radius of the hotel, free parking and continental breakfast. 206 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.hiexpress.com

Holiday Inn Express , Downtown , 920 Broadway , 244-0150 . Newly renovated hotel, ideally situated for all attractions, Music Row and Nashville’s nightlife. Enjoy a continental breakfast and many in-room amenities. 287 rooms, 14 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnabw Advertising Partner , p. 54

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North , South/Franklin , 5566 Franklin Pike Circle , Brentwood , 221-5001 . Off I-65 and just minutes from downtown Nashville. Hotel offers complimentary, deluxe continental breakfast; indoor whirlpool, newspaper, free parking and in-room amenities. Stores and restaurants within walking distance. 110 rooms, 47 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government . Credit Cards: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnahs

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2461 McGavock Pike , 829-7777 . The newest addition to the Opryland area. With our world-class service and being adjacent to Gaylord Opryland® Resort, you’ll discover why guests have selected us as their preferred hotel choice in Nashville-Opryland. This state-of-the-art, nonsmoking hotel features many special in-room amenities. 113 rooms, 28 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnamp Advertising Partner , p. 57

Holiday Inn Select – Vanderbilt , West End/Vanderbilt , 2613 West End Ave. , 327-4707 , (888) HOLIDAY , F: 320-4850 . The newly renovated Holiday Inn Vanderbilt features an on-site restaurant and lounge. The hotel is near Vanderbilt University and minutes from great shopping, restaurants, the Parthenon, downtown and Music Row. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and private balconies.

297 rooms, 3 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sl/1/en/hotel/bnavb

Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna , Outside Davidson County , 2631 Highwood Blvd. , Smyrna , 355-6262 . Sixteen miles from downtown Nashville, this new hotel has everything you could need in an upscale, full-service hotel. Guests enjoy five-hole golf putting green, restaurant, lounge and in-room amenities. 112 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.nashvillesmyrna.stayhgi.com

Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt , West End/Vanderbilt , 1713 Broadway , 369-5900 , (877) Stay-HGI , F: 369-5901 . 194 rooms, 98 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

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Hilton Nashville Downtown , Downtown , 121 Fourth Ave. S. , 620-1000 , (800) HILTONS , F: 620-2050 . Enjoy this AAA Four-Diamond, all-suite luxury hotel in the center of downtown Nashville. Expansive atrium lobby, mahogany grand staircase, spacious accommodations, flexible meeting space and more. Beautiful lobby renovation completed in the summer of 2009. 330 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government . Credit Cards: www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BNANSHF-Hilton-Nashville-Downtown-Tennessee/index.do Advertising Partner , p. 52

Hilton Suites Brentwood , South/Franklin , 9000 Overlook Blvd. , Brentwood , 370-0111 , (800) HILTONS , F: 370-0272 . Only eight miles from downtown Nashville, the Hilton Suites is the only full-service, all-suite hotel in Brentwood. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet, valet laundry, indoor pool and whirlpool, fully equipped fitness center, business center and a complimentary shuttle within five miles of the hotel. 203 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

www.brentwood.hilton.com

Holiday Inn – The Crossings , Antioch/Hickory Hollow , 201 Crossings Place , 731-2361 , F: 731-6828 . The Holiday Inn – The Crossings Antioch/Nashville is a full–service Holiday Inn located conveniently off I–24, Exit 60, Hickory Hollow Parkway. Hotel is 1/2 mile from Hickory Hollow Mall, 10 miles from downtown area and 15 miles from the Opryland area. Additionally, we are located 7 miles from Nashville International Airport with a complimentary airport shuttle available from 5 a.m. until midnight daily. Restaurant and lounge in hotel with room service available. 138 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/bnacr

Holiday Inn – Opryland , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2200 Elm Hill Pike , 883-9770 , (800) 633-4427 , F: 391-4265 . Minutes from the Nashville International Airport and downtown and perfect


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specifically created for the Hutton guest. 248 rooms, 52 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

www.huttonhotel.com

Hyatt Place Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 220 Rudy’s Circle , 872-0422 . Hyatt Place is a new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone’s reach. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guest room with a 42” flat-panel, high-definition television, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel. 123 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards:

www.nashvilleopryland.place.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp Advertising Partner , p. 32

La Quinta Inn – Nashville South , South/Franklin , 4311 Sidco Drive , 834-6900 , (800) 531-5900 . The La Quinta Inn is located three miles from Music Row, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and LP Field in downtown Nashville. It is also a mile away from the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and the Nashville Zoo. Some of the many hotel amenities include business services, free parking and continental breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and board, and data port within the rooms. 130 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.lq.com

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel , West End/Vanderbilt , 2100 West End Ave. , 320-1700 . Luxury hits a high note in Tennessee’s only AAA Four-Diamond hotel for 20 consecutive years. Loews delivers a true Music City experience, from the lobby jukebox playing songs of celebrity guests to museum displays by the Country Music Hall of Fame®. 340 rooms, 14 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Nashville-Hotel/Overview.aspx Advertising Partner , p. 58

Mainstay Suites Brentwood , South/Franklin , 107 Brentwood Blvd. , Brentwood , 371-8477 . Only eight miles from downtown Nashville and historic Franklin. Our suites have full kitchens. We offer free breakfast, evening social and wireless Internet. Catering to both corporate and leisure guests. Rates negotiable depending on length of stay. 100 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

www.mainstaysuites.com/hotel-brentwood-tennessee-TN069

Nashville Airport Marriott , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 600 Marriott Drive , 889-9300 , (800) 228-9290 , F: 871-9167 . Conveniently located between downtown Nashville and the Nashville International Airport, we easily adapt to your

Homewood Suites Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2640 Elm Hill Pike , 884-8111 , (800) 491-6864 , F: 884-0011 . This upscale property caters to the extended-stay guest, as well as the business traveler. Located 1 1/2 miles from the Nashville International Airport, firmly in the heart of major corporate office complexes. Complimentary beverage area, complimentary breakfast, coin laundry, gift shop, laundry/valet service, newsstand, on-site convenience store. 121 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

www.homewoodsuites1.hilton.com

Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown , Downtown , 706 Church St. , 742-5550 , (800) CALL-HOME , F: 742-9949 . In the heart of downtown, we offer extensive suites with full kitchens, daily complimentary hot breakfast and an evening reception Monday through Thursday. Make yourself at home with our spa, 24-hour convenience store and on-site business center. 113 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.nashvilledowntown.homewoodsuites.com

Hotel Indigo , West End/Vanderbilt , 1719 West End Ave. , (866) 2-INDIGO . The new Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal, with guest rooms boasting as much as 760 square feet with an art gallery-style entrance. On-site coffeehouse, plush bedding and much more. 140 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.hotelindigo.com

Hotel Indigo Downtown , Downtown , 301 Union St. , 329-4200 . Set to open fall 2009, Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal to Music City. The $30 million hotel project, across from Regions Center, boasts an 1,800-square-foot penthouse, fitness center, 3,000 square feet of meeting space and 18 extended-stay residences. In addition, there is a coffeeshop and Phi Restaurant and Lounge. 96 rooms, 18 suites. Amenities: www.hotelindigo.com

Hotel Preston , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 733 Briley Pkwy. , 361-5900 , (877) 361-5500 . This hip, happening hotel offers a new attitude in Nashville hospitality with luxurious boutique-style accommodations, plush bedding, Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea and amenities, including lava lamps, a bedtime story, artist-in-training kits and more. On-site restaurant, lounge and room service. 196 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.hotelpreston.com

Hutton Hotel , West End/Vanderbilt , 1808 West End Ave. , 340-9333 , F: 340-0010 . Hutton Hotel is Nashville’s newest independent luxury hotel with 248 rooms and 13,600 square feet of meeting space. A unique property providing a wide range of amenities and services


Quality Inn & Suites , North Nashville , 2401 Brick Church Pike , 226-4600 . This recently renovated hotel is great for corporate, motorcoach, convention and leisure guests. Continental breakfast, free parking, microfridge and newspaper. 156 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.qualityinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN337

Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 1112 Airport Center Drive , 889-9090 . Upscale hotel one mile from the airport and convenient to downtown, the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame®. Guests experience warm hospitality, an inviting atmosphere and top-notch services. 180 rooms, 24 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.radisson.com/nashvilletn_airport

Radisson Hotel – Opryland , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2401 Music Valley Drive , 889-0800 , (800) 333-3333 . Only eight miles from downtown Nashville and historic Franklin. Our suites have full kitchens. We offer free breakfast, evening social and wireless Internet. Catering to both corporate and leisure guests. Rates negotiable depending on length of stay. 303 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities:

Credit Cards: www.radisson.com/nashvilletn Advertising Partner , p. 32

travel plans. Complimentary airport transportation, valet parking, car rental services available, full-service business center, Starbucks/retail store, 2 Rivers Grille and Albert’s Lounge. 392 rooms, 12 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

www.nashvilleairportmarriott.com

Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University , West End/Vanderbilt , 2555 West End Ave. , 321-1300 , F: 340-5142 . Adjacent to Centennial Park and the Parthenon, the hotel is located on the historic Vanderbilt University campus on Nashville’s beautiful West End Avenue, with its outstanding dining and shopping. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms. 301 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government . Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnaav

Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville , Downtown , 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 259-4343 , (866) 866-8086 , F: 242-4967 . Music-themed hotel, free parking, complimentary airport transportation, free transportation within five-mile radius of hotel. Outdoor pool and pavilion area for outdoor events. 287 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumnashville

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Renaissance Nashville Hotel , Downtown , 611 Commerce St. , 255-8400 , (800) 327-6618 . AAA Four-Diamond hotel in the center of downtown. Experience delightful luxuries and savvy service. Business services, restaurant, lounge, room service and many in-room amenities. 673 rooms, 24 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

www.renaissancenashville.com

Residence Inn by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs , South/Franklin , 2009 Meridian Blvd. , Franklin , 778-0002 , F: 778-0034 . Residence Inn by Marriott offers suites with full-size kitchens, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet, fitness center, indoor pool and a hot complimentary breakfast. Burn off some stress with a game of basketball on our exclusive sport court, or mix and mingle at our weekday (Mon-Thu) evening social event. 124 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnacl

Residence Inn – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 2300 Elm Hill Pike , 889-8600 , (800) 331-3131 . Five minutes from Gaylord Opryland® and 10 minutes from downtown. Suites feature full kitchens and living areas. HomeTouch breakfast buffet, weekday manager’s reception, free parking and on-site laundry. 168 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

www.marriott.com/bnabn

Ramada Downtown @ The Stadium , Downtown , 303 Interstate Drive , I-24 between Exits 48 & 49 , 244-6690 , (800) 251-1856 . Enjoy our world-famous, guitar-shaped indoor pool and convenient location next to LP Field. 100 restaurants and clubs within one mile, three within one block. Complimentary breakfast and business center. 115 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government . Credit Cards: www.ramadainnstadium.com

Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2425 Atrium Way , 883-5201 , F: 883-5594 . A moderately priced hotel with a full kitchen in 60 percent of the rooms, and refrigerator and microwave in every room. Some rooms can sleep six. 120 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.ramada.com

Ramada Inn Franklin , South/Franklin , 6210 Hospitality Drive , Franklin , 791-4004 . The Ramada Inn and Suites is located near historic downtown Franklin. Whether your visit to Franklin is for vacation, a convention, business or sports, we’ll provide you with great service and accomodations that will exceed your expectations. 121 rooms. Credit Cards:

www.ramadainnfranklin.com

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59 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.nashvillesleepinn.com

Smoke House Mountain Lodge and Conference , Outside Davidson County , 850 West Main St. , Monteagle , (931) 924-2091 . Mountaintop getaway for groups and couples/families. 20 cabins, 85 lodge rooms, restaurant, gift shop and outdoor pavilion. 85 rooms. www.thesmokehouse.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 1100 Airport Center Drive , 884-6111 , (888) 287-9400 . Each suite is up to 25% larger than comparably priced hotels; in-room amenities including coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator, complimentary breakfast and free parking. 150 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnasa

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter , Downtown , 250 Athens Way , 244-5474 , (888) 287-9400 . Enjoy the convenient location near downtown. Free parking and continental breakfast. 78 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnasm

Super 8 – Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 720 Royal Pkwy. , 889-8887 , F: 885-7000 . Featuring a 24-hour airport shuttle, complimentary breakfast buffet and other amenities. Renovated in 2007. 105 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.super8.com

Thrifty Inn , Antioch/Hickory Hollow , 343 Harding Place , 834-4242 , (800) 439-1169 . Convenient to many of Nashville’s finest attractions, restaurants, colleges and malls. This hotel appeals to families and is equipped for business travelers with flexible workspace. Enjoy free continental breakfast daily and a rate that will fit your travel budget. Free parking, meeting/banquet facilities, no-smoking rooms/facilities, television with cable. 108 rooms. Amenities:

Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel , Downtown , 1001 Broadway , 726-1001 , (800) WYNDHAM . The Union Station Hotel, a majestic 1900 train station, has returned to its original elegance and grandeur, with an $11 million renovation. Marvel at the 65-foot original stained-glass, barrel-vaulted ceiling and Romanesque architecture while relaxing in a luxurious room. 125 rooms, 12 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government . Credit Cards: www.unionstationhotelnashville.com Advertising Partner , p. 60

Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna , Outside Davidson County , 1300 Plaza Drive , Smyrna , 355-6161 , F: 355-6556 . Located off I-24 (Exit 66 from I-24W and 66B from I-24E). Go east on Sam Ridley Parkway, past four traffic lights and exit onto Highway 41/70, then turn left. Turn left again at first light. 80 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards:

www.rodewayinn.com

Scarritt-Bennett Center , West End/Vanderbilt , 1008 19th Ave. S. , 340-7500 , (866) 420-5486 . Our sleeping rooms offer a unique, convenient and affordable alternative to standard hotels. On 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Nashville, the Gothic-style buildings and grounds offer a peaceful environment. Walking distance to Music Row, Vanderbilt, restaurants and shops. Free parking. 125 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.scarrittbennett.org

Sheraton Music City Hotel , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 777 McGavock Pike , 885-2200 , (800) 325-3535 , F: 231-1120 . Enjoy an authentic Southern experience at this elegant plantation-style hotel nestled atop 23 beautiful acres and just minutes from downtown and the airport. Each oversized guest room has a private balcony or patio. Restaurant, lounge, room service, free parking, spa services. 410 rooms, 56 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:

www.sheraton.com/musiccity

Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel , Downtown , 623 Union St. , 259-2000 , (800) 325-2525 , F: 742-6057 . Each of our 474 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 upgraded amenities. 474 rooms, 9 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown

Sleep Inn , North Nashville , 3200 Dickerson Pike , 227-8686 . Hotel with meeting space and breakfast. Convenient location to major attractions, stadiums/auditoriums and universities. Cable TV, air conditioning, bus parking and free continental breakfast. 59 rooms. Amenities: www.sleepinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN464

Sleep Inn – Airport , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 3437 Percy Priest Drive , 882-9220 , (877) 822-9820 , F: 882-9251 . Airport Sleep Inn is on I-40 Exit 219, just nine miles east of downtown and three miles away from the airport. Our guests enjoy a free Morning Medley Breakfast every morning as well as a free airport transportation.


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and oriental carpets. Concierge services. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.mulberryhousenashville.com

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 3665 Knight Drive , Whites Creek , Weekdays: 242-6201 , Weekends: 876-1029 . Bathrooms are a five-minute walk from campsites. Free parking. Experience all the fun of the Old West just 10 minutes from downtown. Credit Cards:

www.acowboytown.com

Nashville KOA Kampground , Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2626 Music Valley Drive , 889-0282 , (800) KOA-7789 . Ten miles from downtown Nashville. Dump station, ice, LP gas, laundry, pull-through sites, RV supplies, recreational facilities, showers, sightseeing tours, store, swimming pool, transportation to area attractions. Amenities: www.nashvillekoa.com Advertising Partner , p. 32

Signature Suites Inc. , Antioch/Hickory Hollow , P.O. Box 503, 37011 , Antioch , 332-3411 , (866) 273-9202 . 25 suites. www.comestayawhile.com

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Wingate Inn , Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 800 Royal Pkwy. , 884-9777 . Free parking, continental breakfast and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator. 101 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: www.wingatehotels.com

The Big Bungalow Bed & Breakfast , East Nashville , 618 Fatherland St. , 256-8375 . This is what Nashville’s about. Stay where it’s all happening ... close to all major attractions, including downtown restaurants, nightlife and LP Field. Amenities: www.thebigbungalow.com

Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast , West End/Vanderbilt , 2816 Blair Blvd. , 297-9795 . Elegant accommodations in the heart of Music City. Convenient to West End, downtown, medical facilities and universities. Amenities: www.daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com

Mulberry House , Green Hills , 1100 Clifton Lane , 473-8437 . Private, upscale guest cottage with 1,000 square feet, spacious great room, bedroom, gourmet kitchen, bath and fenced courtyard for a secluded feeling without sacrificing convenience. Contemporary sensibility with original art, bamboo floors

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Airport East Vista Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Alexis Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Baymont Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport/Briley . . 49 Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . 50 Comfort Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Country Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . 50 Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport . . 51 Drury Inn & Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Embassy Suites Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . 53 Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . 54 Holiday Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport . . . . . 55 Homewood Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hotel Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Nashville Airport Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . 57 Residence Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sheraton Music City Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sleep Inn – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . 59 Super 8 – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Wingate Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . 50 Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Holiday Inn – The Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Signature Suites Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Thrifty Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Best Western Downtown Convention Center . . 49 Best Western Music Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown . 51 Days Inn Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown . . . . . . 51 Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown 54 The Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hilton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown . . . . . 56 Hotel Indigo Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville . . 57 Ramada Downtown @ The Stadium . . . . . . . . . 58 Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel . . . . . . . . 59 SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter . . 59 Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel . . 59

The Big Bungalow Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . 60 Country Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills . . . . . . . . . 54 Mulberry House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Baymont Inn & Suites – North Nashville . . . . . 49 Best Western Goodlettsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville . . . . . . 50 Econo Lodge Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sleep Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Best Western Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Comfort Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland . . . . . 51 A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge . . . . 60 Days Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Fairfield Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Fiddlers Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 GuestHouse International Inn & Suites . . . . . . 53 Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . 54 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland . . 55 Hyatt Place Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Nashville KOA Kampground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Radisson Hotel – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport . . . . 58

Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood . . . . . . . . 50 Hampton Inn – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna . . . 54 Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna . . . . . . . 55 Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Smoke House Mountain Lodge and Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Baymont Inn & Suites – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . 49 Brentwood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . 50 Hilton Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 La Quinta Inn – Nashville South . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Mainstay Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ramada Inn Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Residence Inn by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt-West End 51 Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt . . . . . . 53 GuestHouse Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Holiday Inn Select – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hutton Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Loews Vanderbilt Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University . . . 57 Scarritt-Bennett Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Baymont Inn & Suites – West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Comfort Inn West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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NOWPLAYINGNASHVILLE.COMThis Web site, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, offers a calendar of events for Nashville, including sports, arts, music, festivals, dance, family activities and free events. Exclusive ticket discounts, too.www.nowplayingnashville.comAdvertising Partner, p. 23

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS YEAR-ROUNDTUESDAYS MARCH-DECEMBERGrand Ole Opry, Grand Ole Opry House, (800) See-Opry. What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. www.opry.com

YEAR-ROUNDMetro Parks Festivals & Special Events, All Metro area parks, 862-8424. Free concerts, events and performances for all audiences occur year-round across the city’s beautiful park system. Call for schedules. www.nashville.gov/parks

FOURTH WEEKEND EACH MONTH THROUGH JULYTennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 862-5016. The Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market is one of the top 10 flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer a variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing and thousands of other items each month. www.tennesseestatefair.org

THROUGHOUT 2010Frist Center for the Visual Arts, This world-class arts complex presents an ever-changing schedule of national and international exhibits.

The Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection of Fabergé, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Among the world’s most significant compilations of Fabergé pieces, the collection includes 57 rare pieces highlighted by three Russian Imperial Easter eggs and a number of important functional items, fantasy items and floral works. www.cheekwood.org

Nashville Children’s Theatre Performances, An ensemble of professional artists presents meaningful theater for young patrons. Performances in 2010 include The Diary of Anne Frank, Miss Nelson Is Missing and Charlotte’s Web.

Nashville Symphony Presents, The Nashville Symphony schedule includes more than 200 performances, ranging from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor.

THROUGH JUNE 2010 Brenda Lee: Dynamite, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. Brenda Lee is one of the most beloved entertainers in the world, selling millions of records and contributing standards such as I’m Sorry and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. From child star on the Ozark Jubilee and rockabilly teen queen to pop entertainer and finally returning to her country music roots, Lee’s career has seen multiple reinventions. Through it all, she recorded primarily in Nashville with legendary producer Owen Bradley. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum honors Little Miss Dynamite in an exhibit featuring artifacts and multimedia from throughout her exciting career. www.countrymusichalloffame.com

JANUARY 8-9Sprint Sound & Speed: A Celebration of Music & Motorsports, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and Sommet Center, (615) 416-2001. Join NASCAR drivers and country music stars like Richard Petty, Ryan Newman, Alan Jackson and Josh Turner for concerts, autograph sessions, auctions, Q&A sessions and show-car displays. The two-day event benefits both the Victory Junction Gang Camp in North Carolina and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. www.soundandspeed.org

FEBRUARY 2010Music City Soul Series, B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant. The city of rhythm and rhyme has soul, too, and it will prove it in February. Nashville’s best R&B and jazz musicians will take the stage every Thursday night throughout the month for Nashville’s annual Music City Soul Series. The concert series is open to the public. www.musiccitysoulseries.com

FEBRUARY 11-14Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville, Nashville Convention Center, 352-9064. For 20 years, the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville has brought together nationally and internationally renowned experts and exhibitors in the fields of antiques, decorative arts and landscape design. Taking its inspiration from Albert Hadley of Parish-Hadley Associates Inc. in New York, the show offers 150 antique and horticultural booths and many innovative landscaped gardens. In addition, special lectures are offered by experts in their fields who are on the cutting edge in home and garden style. www.antiquesandgardenshow.com

MARCH 13-SEPTEMBER 6 The American Impressionists in the Garden, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Exploring the theme of the garden in American art and society of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this exhibition features paintings depicting European and American gardens by American Impressionist


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MAY 82010 Iroquois Steeplechase, Percy Warner Park322-4814. For more than 65 years, the Iroquois Steeplechase has captivated tens of thousands of spectators from near and far with its traditions, pageantry and energy of sport. It is one of the oldest, most prestigious and most challenging steeplechase races in the country, and tailgating at the races is a springtime tradition in Nashville. www.iroquoissteeplechase.org

MAY 15A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Celebrate Tennessee at a Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival. This festival features award-winning Tennessee wineries offering samples of their favorite wines, live music, gourmet food, free wine and food seminars, and fine artisans. www.nashvilleshores.com or www.atoasttottennessee.com

MAY 25-OCTOBER 31Chihuly at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Chihuly at Cheekwood features thousands of stunning, hand-blown glass sculptures on display throughout the botanical garden, in various ponds and within the Museum of Art and Frist Learning Center. Cheekwood will host

artists, along with bronze sculptures created by American artists for the garden. www.cheekwood.org

MARCH 30-APRIL 3Tin Pan South, Throughout Music City, (615) 256-3354. Celebrate songwriters and their craft at America’s largest music festival dedicated to them. Produced by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the festival brings hundreds of songwriters together for a weeklong educational symposium and approximately 100 performances in various venues around town. www.tinpansouth.com

APRIL 1-30Awesome April, Throughout Music City, (800) 657-6910. For an eighth straight year, Music City celebrates the month of April with Awesome April, promising a major event each weekend. Throughout the month, be in the audience of nationally televised awards shows, take in a potential Oscar-nominated documentary, listen to songwriters perform their award-winning classic hits and relax to the sounds of acoustic guitars. www.visitmusiccity.com

APRIL 15-22Nashville Film Festival, 742-2500. Nashville Film Festival is a cultural institution that inspires, educates and entertains through an annual film festival in April, year-round events and community outreach. www.nashvillefilmfestival.org

APRIL 24Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Throughout Music City, (800) 311-1255. The Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, produced by Elite Racing Inc., blends running with Nashville’s signature product – music. The event features more than 50 bands on 28 stages to entertain runners, walkers and spectators alike. More music awaits at the post-race concert at the Sommet Center. www.cmmarathon.com

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JULY 4Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!, Riverfront Park, (800) 657-6910. Noon-10 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy an evening of free entertainment, fun and fireworks. This annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day party, attracting more than 100,000 revelers. Live music, family activities, food vendors and one of the nation’s best fireworks displays will help you celebrate America’s birthday in style. www.visitmusiccity.com

JULY 4Shores & Stripes Boat Parade, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Sailboats and powerboats will participate decked out in red, white and blue and other patriotic themes on beautiful Percy Priest Lake. www.nashvilleshoresmarina.com

FRIDAYS IN JULY, STARTING JULY 9Dive-In Movies, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Watch movies in a whole new way, lounging in the pool under the moon and stars. Enjoy classic movies on a more than 30-foot-wide, lakeside movie screen. Movies start at dusk, check Web site for movie titles. Included with Nashville Shores water park admission. www.nashvilleshores.com

AUGUST 7Tomato Art Fest, East Nashville, 226-2070. Celebrate all things tomato in Historic East Nashville’s Five Points area. This event brings together great art, good music, delectable food and a barrel of fun, making the sweltering days of August just a little more bearable. www.tomatoartfest.com

SEPTEMBER 3-5Jet-Ski National Championships, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Hundreds of America’s top personal watercraft (PWC) riders compete for the national championship in several classes. www.nashvilleshores.com

a full schedule of programs, including tours, demonstrations and musical performances to coincide with this exhibit. www.cheekwood.org

MAY 29-31Salute to Freedom 2010, Nashville Shores889-7050. Salute to Freedom 2010 observes and recognizes the sacrifices of men and women who have served in the armed forces and their families who have supported them. Events include beach concerts, veterans dinner, raising of largest American flag in Tennessee and more. Fireworks on May 30. Check for rates; Retired and veterans of military and their families receive half-price admission the entire weekend. www.nashvilleshores.com

THURSDAYS, JUNE-JULYBluegrass Nights at the Ryman, Ryman Auditorium, 889-3060. Experience the best in bluegrass from the very stage where bluegrass was born. www.ryman.com

JUNE 10-132010 CMA Music Festival, Downtown Music City, (800) CMA-Fest. The CMA Music Festival is the largest country music party in the world and the ultimate destination for music lovers! The annual, four-day event features more than 70 hours of live musical performances and 30 hours of autograph signing by more than 400 country music artists and celebrities. Buy tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 255-9600. www.cmafest.comAdvertising Partner, p. 66

JUNE 18Summer Solstice, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Middle Tennessee’s young professionals come together to celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year – Midsummer Night’s Eve – with a huge beach party to help local charitable organizations. The 2009 event attracted hundreds of partygoers and collected thousands of dollars for charity. www.nashvilleshores.com

JULY 3Shores & Stripes, Nashville Shores, 889-7050 Enjoy a fireworks show to celebrate our nation’s

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NOVEMBER 18-20’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace, 269-9393. Presented by the Junior League of Nashville, ’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace at The Factory at Franklin is an upscale holiday shopping experience featuring more than 75 vendors from across the country. The juried artisan and retail show offers an exciting array of products, including women’s clothing, jewelry, children’s clothing and gifts, home and garden accents, gourmet food products and culinary treats, and specialty gift items. www.tistheseasonshopping.com and www.jlnashville.org

NOVEMBER 19-JANUARY 2, 2011A Country Christmas, Gaylord Opryland® Resort, (888) 999-OPRY. This Nashville tradition is back with live music, carriage rides, craft shows, photos with Santa and nearly 2 million Christmas lights. It’s everything Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Resort! www.gaylordhotels.com

THANKSGIVING-NEW YEAR’S EVEHoliday Harmony, (800) 657-6910. Nashville has your ticket to Holiday Harmony, bringing together the best of entertainment – from club shows to extravaganzas – sports and fine art. You’ll enjoy beautiful decorations, charming traditions and, of course, incredible music everywhere you go. www.visitmusiccity.com

NOVEMBER 26-JANUARY 2, 2011Season of Celebration, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. A holiday wonderland of Christmas trees, decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating, multicultural activities and musical performances. www.cheekwood.org

SEPTEMBER 10-12Home Decorating & Remodeling Show, Nashville Convention Center, (800) 343-8344. This upscale home show, held each fall at the Nashville Convention Center, affords the ultimate opportunity for product and price-comparison shopping. The show features unique merchandise, numerous show specials and many free drawings. This is everyone’s chance to save time, money and gas. www.nashvillehomeshow.com

SEPTEMBER 25-26TACA Fall Craft Fair, Centennial Park, 385-1904. Celebrating its 30th year, TACA’s Fall Craft Fair is the state’s premier showcase for American fine craft artists. See the works of more than 200 of the nation’s finest craftspeople. The fair offers a chance to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink from an international food court, enjoy live music, view special exhibits and demonstrations and purchase a variety of unique works.

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3World of Bluegrass, Nashville Convention Center, (888) 438-4262. The weeklong bluegrass homecoming includes Bluegrass Fan Fest and the broadcast of the International Bluegrass Awards. Fans from all over the world gather for hundreds of performances on multiple stages, musical workshops, the Grand Master Fiddle Championships and the opportunity to interact with internationally known bluegrass artists.

OCTOBER 10Nashville Symphony Presents Regions Day of Free Music, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Box Office: (615) 687-6400. This celebration will feature more than two dozen performances by a diverse array of local ensembles, all completely free of charge. It’s a valuable opportunity to make great music

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Adventureworks Inc. , 1319 Riverwood Drive , 297-2250 , (866) 731-6060 , F: 226-5406 . Adventureworks is a team-building company that helps corporate groups achieve success through team development, meeting facilitation, clear goals, effective communication and productive conflict. Adventureworks programs are engaging, energizing and fun, from two-hour to multiday retreats. Programs include ropes courses, scavenger hunts and group challenges. www.adventureworks.com

All In One Destinations Inc. , 107 Music City Circle , Ste. 218 , 871-7232 , (800) 421-4422 . Complete vacation tour packages, including a wide variety of Nashville attractions. Individual and group tour packages

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include the Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival and more! Rates vary. Packages include hotel, tours, attractions, shows, some meals and more. Discounts: Web . Credit Cards: www.southernvacations.com Advertising Partner , p. 32 and 69

Anchor Trailways & Tours , 3108 Blevins Road , 860-6800 , (800) 476-2841 , F: 860-0058 . Experience all that Music City has to offer! CMA Music Fest packages for individuals. Complete travel packages for groups, including accommodations, transportation, attractions and more. Grand Ole Opry 85th birthday celebration packages available March-Oct. and CMA Music Awards packages available in Nov. www.anchortrailways.com Advertising Partner , p. 65

Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive , P.O. Box 23766, 37202 , 386-9301 , (800) 223-4581 , F: 386-9332 . A minute with us can save you hours – complete itinerary planning for groups. We’ve been working with groups since 1978: CMA Music Festival, CMA Awards Show, NFL Tennessee Titans, New Year’s Eve at Gaylord Opryland Resort®, Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort®, reserved seats to the


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Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Beyond , P.O. Box 281613, 37228 , 299-5626 , F: 299-5598 . Specialty tours by trained historians focusing on historical, cultural concepts. Sites include Underground Railroad, first park, bank, hospitals, antebellum churches, forts and monuments, antebellum schools and historic colleges, World Center, Greek temple model and more. Services: Available, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages . www.tnvacations.com

Destination Nashville , 835 Wren Road , Goodlettsville , 851-9190 . Destination Nashville is your door to the exciting sites, attractions, venues and resources that represent the distinct character of Music City. www.destinationnashville.com

DiLusso Lifestyle LLC , (877) 37-STYLE . Spend the day with a lifestyle designer and make your dreams come true. Get styled like one of your favorite stars. Choose from various packages. The DreamPackage: a limo ride with a lifestyle designer to the best stores in the city to get the perfect look, hair and makeup, lunch and a photo shoot to end the day – priceless! Email us at [email protected] to schedule your dream day! www.dilussolifestyle.com

Franklin on Foot , Landmark Booksellers , 5054 Saddleview Drive , Franklin , 400-3808 . A costumed guide leads evening ghost tours by candlelight in what some call the most haunted town in Tennessee, historic Franklin, just 15 miles south of Nashville. We also offer historic tours, and with Carnton Plantation, a tour based on The New York Times bestseller The Widow of the South. “I Spy for Children” educates and entertains all at the same time. Don’t miss Franklin on your trip to Nashville! Credit Cards: www.franklinonfoot.com

General Jackson Showboat , 2812 Opryland Drive , 458-3930 . Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River, offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Special event cruises are offered throughout the year with holiday shows beginning in mid-November. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com Advertising Partner , p. 26 and 32

Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tours , 2802 Opryland Drive , (800) SEE-OPRY . Learn the fascinating history of the world’s longest-running radio show with a guided walking tour of the Grand Ole Opry House. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a rare glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of this famous country music show. www.opry.com

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Gray Line Tours , 2416 Music Valley Drive , Ste. 102 , 883-5555 , (800) 251-1864 , F: 883-6710 . Daily 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. from Nashville International Airport every 15 minutes and from hotels in the downtown and West End areas every 30 minutes. Services: Charters . Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:

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Haunted Tavern Tours , Tour starting point varies , 884-3999 , F: 884-5445 . This tour will get you up close with the spirits of Music City in Nashville’s most haunted taverns. At each location, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a beverage and relax while hearing intoxicating tales of the pub’s haunted history. Tours begin nightly at 6 p.m. Services: Receptive Services, Self-Guided Tours, Step-on Guides . Credit Cards: www.hauntedtaverntours.com

Johnny Walker Tours , 2416 Music Valley Drive , Ste. 118 , 834-8585 , (800) 722-1524 . With superior expertise and experience, Johnny Walker Tours highlight Nashville attractions and show the client the true meaning of Music City. Offering complete package planning with individual and group rates in various hotel categories. Includes attraction tickets and sightseeing tours. www.johnnywalkertours.com

Music City Duck Tours , 110 Second Ave. N. , 477-5255 , F: 730-9262 . Historic Tours of Downtown Nashville in an authentic World War ll DUKW amphibious vehicle. We travel through the streets of downtown and then for a splash into the Cumberland River. It’s fun for the whole family and quacky too! Services: Available . Discounts: Military . Credit Cards: www.nashvilleducktours.com Advertising Partner , p. 33

Nash Trash Tours , P.O. Box 60324, 37206 , 227-7300 . Climb aboard the Big Pink Bus for the campiest show on wheels. You’ll see Nashville like never before with the Jugg Sisters, Sheri Lynn and Brenda Kay. For larger groups, they’ll even get off the bus to perform at your event! www.nashtrash.com

Nashville Express Tours , 1700 Decatur Circle , Franklin , (865) 774-6574 , (800) 638-8687 . Custom packages for Nashville, including Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival, A Country Christmas, Sound & Speed, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and off-season packages. www.nashvilleexpress.com

Nashville Ghost Tours & Haunted Tavern Tours , 5806 Avalon Court , Hermitage , 884-3999 . Explore the haunted history of Music City during this 90-minute walking tour. Your historically costumed, lantern-bearing guide will lead you to some of the most haunted locations in downtown Nashville, including the Ryman Auditorium, Printers Alley and the Tennessee State Capitol. www.nashvilleghosttours.com

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your Nashville vacation with a company dedicated to personalized service. Enjoy unique tours, scavenger hunts, hotel and attraction packages, and customized itineraries for groups and individuals. Services: Receptive Services, Available, Step-on Guides . Credit Cards: www.sharinnashvilletours.com

Steve Ellis Tours , (865) 429-5070 . Tour planning is our business. We are a full tour receptive operator with more than 200 years of staff planning experience. Wholesale tours, step-on guides. Members of NTA, ABA, OMCA, TAP, ASTA. Trust our experience, and you won’t be disappointed. www.discountours.com

Sugar Creek Carriages and Ranch , 211 Broadway Ave. , (931) 729-7107 . Stretch limousine tours of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, plus wedding and horse-drawn carriage transportation. www.sugarcreekcarriages.com

Sweet Magnolia Tours , P.O. Box 210247, 37221 , 646-0017 , (800) 235-5295 . Specializing in Southern hospitality, Sweet Magnolia Tours offers complete tour planning for groups and individuals. We offer customized itineraries using a wide variety of hotel choices, attraction tickets, meal planning and step-on guide service. Credit Cards: www.sweetmagnoliatours.com Advertising Partner , p. 74

AAA Auto Club South , 1515 N. Westshore Blvd. , Tampa , (813) 289-1320 . Founded in 1902, AAA is one of the largest membership organizations in the world. Committed to providing safety, security and peace of mind to nearly 50 million members, AAA offers its members an incredible array of outstanding savings and useful services www.aaa.com

Anchor Trailways & Tours , 3108 Blevins Road , 860-6800 , (800) 476-2841 , F: 860-0058 . Complete ground transportation provider available for charter, airport transfers and sightseeing tours. We offer full-size motorcoaches and executive VIP transportation along with an experienced and courteous staff to make your visit an enjoyable one. www.anchortrailways.com Advertising Partner , p. 65

Broadway Limousine , 2926 Franklin Pike , 818-5716 . Broadway Limousine strives to provide the best customer service in our industry. www.broadwaylimollc.com

Gray Line Nashville , 2416 Music Valley Drive , Ste. 102 , 883-5555 . Gray Line of Nashville operates the largest motorcoach fleet in Middle

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Nashville Trolley Tour & All About Nashville Day Pass , Gray Line Visitor Center, corner of Second Avenue & Broadway , 248-4437 . Enjoy a one-hour downtown and Music Row narrated tour aboard an old-fashioned trolley. The All About Nashville Day Pass includes the trolley tour, historic downtown walking tour and tickets to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; trolley tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; All About Nashville Day Pass, available Tue.-Sat. Services: Self-Guided Tours, Available, Step-on Guides . Credit Cards: www.graylinenashville.com/tours.cfm

Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and Barndance Co. Inc. , P.O. Box 620, 37152 , Ridgetop , 859-6310 . Authentic party facility in the hills of Tennessee, only 20 minutes from Nashville. www.smileyhollow.com

The Redneck Comedy Tour , 4624 Skymont Drive , 316-0014 . See Nashville’s hot spots and laugh along the way! www.theredneckcomedytour.com

Segway of Nashville , 119 Third Ave. S. , No. 100 , 244-0555 . Guided Segway tours are the high-tech way to enjoy Nashville on a unique personal transportation device. www.segwayofnashville.com

Sharin’ Nashville Tours , 3421 White Pine Drive , 846-0867 , (800) 636-8687 , F: 846-0870 . Share

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Silver Oak Transportation , 328 Hill Ave. , 714-5466 , (866) 455-2823 , F: 469-7437 . Limousine, bus, sedan and van service for customized tours of Nashville, airport transfers and group events. Services: Charters, Limousine Service, Available, Tour Packages . Credit Cards: www.silveroaklimo.com

Southern Lights Limo Service , 211 Broadway Ave. , (931) 729-7107 . Stretch limousine tours of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, plus wedding and horse-drawn carriage transportation. www.southernlightslimo.com

Stewart Transportation Solutions Inc. , 2814 Columbine Place , 292-6040 . Specializing in the planning and coordination of all types of transportation. We move people from one to 50,000 utilizing only the best vendors with the highest safety records. www.stewarttransportation.com

SuperShuttle International , 612 Hangar Lane , 361-6034 , (800) 258-3826 , F: 361-6025 . We provide airport transportation to all of Nashville and surrounding areas. We will pick you up at your office, home or hotel. We also provide charters from your office, home or hotel. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services: Charters, Receptive Services . Discounts: Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.supershuttle.com Advertising Partner , p. 72

Wise Coaches, Inc. , 1218 Murfreesboro Road , Ste. 105 , 360-9550 , 360-9112 , F: 360-9112 . Wise Coaches, Inc. is a family-owned charter bus company. We offer new model motorcoaches that seat up to 56 passengers. Specialize in corporate outings, church and school groups, sports teams, senior tours, weddings, etc. Services: Charters, Limousine Service, Receptive Services, Available, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages . Credit Cards: www.wisecoachesofnashville.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car/National Car Rental , (800) Rent-A-Car . Nashville Airport – 272-0011; Nashville Downtown Hilton – 242-5675; Nashville West End/Demonbruen – 254-6181; Nashville Opryland – 872-7722. To take advantage of the Convention & Visitors Bureau discount, please utilize discount code 56MM016 and pin# CON. “Pick Enterprise, We’ll Pick You Up.” www.enterprise.com

Thrifty Car Rental , 1201 Briley Pkwy. , 361-6050 , (800) 847-4389 , F: 361-1849 . In the terminal at Nashville International Airport and suburban locations on Briley Parkway, in Brentwood and in Murfreesboro. Discounts: AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.thrifty.com

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Tennessee. The average age of the entire fleet is less than four years old. For transportation in the city of Nashville, the state of Tennessee or across the United States, Gray Line of Nashville can take care of your needs. Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: www.graylinenashville.com Advertising Partner , p. 32, 68 and back cover

InShuttle Transportation Inc. , P.O. Box 330897, 37203 , 255-3519 . Offers passenger transportation for any occasion with a fleet of late model mini-buses and mini-coaches. InShuttle offers charters, day trips and shuttle services. www.inshuttle.com

Jarmon D & Q Transportation , 750 Fonnic Drive , 481-0767 . A premier transportation company servicing Nashville International Airport, the downtown area and Clarksville/Ft. Campbell. www.jarmontransportation.com

Matchless Limousine , P.O. Box 100229, 37224 , 620-5466 , (866) 258-5466 , F: 620-5476 . Matchless Limousine is committed to providing our clients with a luxurious, first-class travel experience. Our fleet is Matchless – Our service is Matchless. Services: Limousine Service, Available . Credit Cards: www.matchlesslimo.com

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority , One Terminal Drive , Ste. 501 , 275-1600 , F: 275-4001 . Nashville International Airport (BNA) is served by 14 airlines, offering 385 daily flights to 82 markets. BNA completed Phase I of its first interior renovation since 1987. The renovation includes a central security checkpoint and concessionaires that reflect local flavor and national brands. www.flynashville.com Advertising Partner , p. 71

The Parking Spot , 560 Donelson Pike , 883-9196 , F: 883-0013 . We provide offsite airport parking, located .25 miles from the airport. Covered and uncovered parking available. Limousines are primarily used to take and pick you up from the airport. Car care services available while you park. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web . Credit Cards: www.theparkingspot.com

Premiere Transportation , 1000 Corporate Centre , 296-9000 . Preferred by royal families, U.S. presidents and high-schoolers. Premiere offers a distinctly unique fleet of luxury coaches.

Signature Transportation , 408-B Harding Industrial Drive , (866) 378-1916 . Our reservation and fleet management software, new limousines, sedans and luxury transportation vehicles such as stretch Hummers and Excursions, plus professional, courteous and experienced chauffeurs, combine to make Signature the recognized leader in its field. www.nashvillelimo.com


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Nashville Transportation (Checker Cab) , 221 Largo Drive , 256-7000 , F: 331-6215 . www.nashvillecheckercab.com

Taxi USA , 1510 Lebanon Pike , 242-7070 . Allied, Nashville and Diamond Cabs. We blend state-of-the-art technology and good old-fashioned service to provide unparalleled service. www.nashvillecab.com

Transportation Licensing Commission , 862-6777 . www.nashville.gov/tlc

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) , Deaderick Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues North , 862-5950 . The Metro Transit Authority now 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 less than $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. Music City Central, the new downtown transit station, is at 400 Charlotte Ave., between Fourth and Fifth avenues North. For more information, call 862-5950 or go online at www.nashvillemta.org. Customer service hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Exact change only for fares. All-day and seven-day passes also available. www.nashvillemta.org Advertising Partner , p. 71

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American Airlines/American Eagle/American Connection , Nashville Metropolitan Airport , One Terminal Drive , (800) 433-7300 . www.aa.com

Continental Express , (800) 525-0280 . www.continental.com

Delta Airlines/Delta Connection , (800) 221-1212 . www.delta.com

Frontier Airlines , (800) 432-1359 . www.frontierairlines.com

Northwest Airlines , (800) 225-2525 . www.nwa.com

Skyway/Midwest Express , (800) 452-2022 . www.midwestexpress.com

Southwest Airlines , 402 BNA Drive , Ste. 410 , 872-7709 . www.southwest.com Advertising Partner , p. 70

United Express Airlines , (800) 428-4322 . www.united.com

US Airways , (800) 428-4322 . www.usairways.com

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Amerigo Italian Restaurant , Italian . West End/Vanderbilt , 1920 West End Ave. , 320-1740 . Amerigo is a locally owned New World Italian Bistro, offering fresh, high-quality food and wine selections. Private dining, group seating, reservations and family-style catering are available for groups of any size. www.amerigo.net

The Aquarium , Seafood . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 516 Opry Mills Drive , 514-8600 . Located in Opry Mills, Aquarium offers sensational food in a unique setting. Guests dine around a 200,000-gallon saltwater tank featuring more than 100 species of tropical fish. Experience Stingray Reef, where you can feed stingrays, enjoy exhibits, games and a carousel. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit Cards: www.nashvilleaquarium.com Advertising Partner , p. 81

B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant , Southern/New Southern . Downtown , 152 Second Ave. N. , 256-2727 . Featuring a variety of great Creole cuisine fused with flavors from around the globe but with unmistakable Southern roots. Sample catfish bites, fried green tomatoes, ribs or pulled BBQ pork capped off with banana bread pudding and highlighted by the blues. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.

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Back Yard Burgers , American . Downtown , 500 Church St. , Ste. 200 , 620-2300 . Specializing in 1/3 lb. Black Angus burgers and gourmet chicken sandwiches made the old-fashioned

way, Back Yard Burgers cooks over an open flame and serves their sandwiches hot off the grill. www.backyardburgers.com

Big River Grille and Brewing Works , American . Downtown , 111 Broadway , 251-4677 . Restaurant/brewery featuring fresh food and fresh beer in a fun, casual atmosphere, including the largest covered patio in downtown Nashville. Private dining available up to 400 people. Reservations accepted . Credit Cards: www.bigrivergrille.com

The Bluebird Cafe , American . Green Hills , 4104 Hillsboro Road , 383-5308 . Become a part of Nashville music history at one of the city’s best-loved live entertainment venues. Menu includes an array of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts. 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows $10.

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Bob Evans Restaurant , American . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 200 Rudy Circle , 889-9266 . Country homestyle restaurant with a unique general store for a completely Southern shopping and dining experience. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. www.bobevans.com Advertising Partner , p. 32

Bound’ry , Eclectic/International . West End/Vanderbilt , 911 20th Ave. S. , 321-3043 . With a divine and eclectic menu featuring global cuisine, the Bound’ry is where all borders meet. See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs bar. Open-air dining available. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Mon.; 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Tue.-Sat. Reservations accepted . Credit Cards:

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Buca di Beppo , Italian . South/Franklin , 1722 Galleria Blvd. , Franklin , 778-1321 . Authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful, family-style Italian dining. www.bucadibeppo.com

Caney Fork Fish Camp , Seafood . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2400 Music Valley Drive , 724-1200 . A family restaurant complete with two fish ponds and two fireplaces. Enjoy freshly prepared food and Southern hospitality.

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Cantina Laredo , Mexican . Downtown , 592 12th Ave. S. , 259-9280 . Cantina Laredo serves authentic gourmet Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. www.cantinalaredo.com

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Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Hotel , American . Downtown , 611 Commerce St. , 255-8400 . In the beautiful Renaissance Nashville Hotel with a bountiful breakfast and lunch buffet. Our dinner menu offers a variety of delicious grill options with a distinct local flavor. Breakfast: 6-10 a.m.; Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: 5-10 p.m.; Live jazz: 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Cupcake Collection , Bakeries . Downtown , 1213 Sixth Ave. N. , 244-2900 . Located in the heart of historic Germantown, the Cupcake Collection features daily, made-from-scratch cupcakes and icing. No lard/shortening. At $1.50, this is a cost-effective cupcake! www.thecupcakecollection.com

Dave & Buster’s , American . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 540 Opry Mills Drive , 514-1202 . From our mouthwatering peppercorn ribeye steak and chargrilled Atlantic salmon to our classic Philly cheesesteak, we have something delicious for everyone. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations not accepted . www.daveandbusters.com

Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House , American . Downtown , 300 Commerce St. , 256-4655 . Featuring pasta and steak, this downtown restaurant is a local favorite. Try the buttery rolls and famous chicken and rice soup. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. www.demosrestaurants.com

Dunn Bros Coffee , Coffeehouse . Downtown , 401 Church St. , Ste. 100 , 252-2567 . Fresh-roasted coffee! Great coffehouse atmosphere, soups, sandwiches, salads, pastries, smoothies and free Wi-Fi. Meeting space also available. Credit Cards: www.dunnbros.com

eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt , American . West End/Vanderbilt , 2100 West End Ave. , 321-1990 . Gracious service and a diverse menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. www.loewsvanderbilt.com

1808 Grille , American . West End/Vanderbilt , 1808 West End Ave. , 340-0012 . Discover the 1808 Grille, a brilliant new Nashville restaurant – ideal for corporate lunches, private dining, romantic dinners or relaxed evenings out. At once elegant, casual, familiar but unique, 1808 Grille is the ideal place to meet, dine and linger.

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freshest regional ingredients served in plush surroundings at The Hermitage Hotel. Hours vary, call for details. www.thehermitagehotel.com/site/dining_capitolgrille.aspx

Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café , Southern . South of Downtown , 407 Murfreesboro Road , 259-2551 . Carol Ann’s is located in the prime business district, just three blocks off of I-40 at the Fesslers Lane exit. People travel from all directions to eat at Carol Ann’s. They know the dining atmosphere is high quality and the food is superb, just like Mom’s. You can dine in or take out. 18-item salad bar also available. www.carol-café.com

Cascades Seafood Restaurant, Gaylord Opryland® Resort , Seafood . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 871-6848 . Enjoy seafood fresh catch features, Australian lobster tails and tempura-battered tiger shrimp surrounded by spectacular waterfalls and lush gardens of the Cascades Atrium at Gaylord Opryland® Resort. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.gaylordopryland.com

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre , American . West Nashville , 8204 Highway 100 , 646-9977 , (800) 282-2276 . Nashville’s oldest professional theater with unlimited buffet and table service. Buffet features a choice of entrées, sides, full salad bar and large selection of desserts. Evening buffet 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sun. buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Reservations required . Credit Cards: www.dinnertheatre.com

Chef’s Market Café & Take Away , Deli/Gourmet Deli . North Nashville , 900 Conference Drive , Goodlettsville , 851-2433 . Offering an amazing selection of daily crafted soups, market salads, leaf salads, chef-prepared gourmet entrées, sandwiches and bakery items, virtually all of which are prepared in our café and catering kitchens. Semiprivate dining available for groups under 50 people. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:

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Cocina Mexican Grill , Mexican . Downtown , 501-A Union St. , 255-4570 . Fast, fresh and genuine Southwestern Mexican grill. Marinated chicken, grilled steak and quality ground beef topped with fresh and wholesome vegetables. Great for vegetarians and vegans, too. You can reserve tables for groups, or call for catering or group delivery. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; close Sun. Credit Cards:

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Cock of the Walk , Southern . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2624 Music Valley Drive , 889-1930 . Enjoy great Southern food and


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Flyte World Dining and Wine , American . Downtown , 718 Division St. , 255-6200 . Flyte World Dining and Wine is an elegant, comfortable fine dining environment which stimulates your passion and curiosity for great food, interesting wines and finely crafted beers. www.flytenashville.com

General Jackson Showboat , American . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2812 Opryland Drive , 458-3930 . Climb aboard for a unique dining and entertainment experience as this 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com Advertising Partner , p. 26 and 32

Hard Rock Cafe , American . Downtown , 100 Broadway , 742-9900 . Hey, hard rockers – you know who you are – come on down and party like a rock star in historic downtown

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar , American . Green Hills , 2210 Crestmoor Road , 269-5861 . Fine American cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.; Bar opens 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended . Credit Cards: www.fscotts.com

Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort , Irish . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 871-6848 . This Victorian-style pub in Gaylord Opryland’s Magnolia section features entertainment most nights and delicious Irish staples such as corned beef and Yorkshire pudding. A fine selection of drafts includes GUINNESS® Extra Stout, Bass Pale Ale and Hard Core Cider. 11 a.m.-midnight. www.gaylordopryland.com

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries , American . Green Hills , 4017 Hillsboro Pike , Ste. 310 , 463-0022 . Burgers made from scratch: hand-pattied, American beef, never frozen, with all toppings freshly prepared daily. Hand-cut fries, twice-cooked in 100 percent pure peanut oil. So good, it’s Zagat rated! www.fiveguys.com

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar , Steak . West End/Vanderbilt , 2525 West End Ave. , Ste. 220 , 342-0131 . Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse &

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Merchants Restaurant , American . Downtown , 401 Broadway , Corner of Broadway and Fourth Avenue , 254-1892 , 254-3012 . Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Merchants Restaurant offers three floors of dining – first-floor casual bar and grille; second-floor fine dining with an intimate/romantic atmosphere; third-floor private group dining. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations recommended . Credit Cards: Group capacity: 135 . www.merchantsrestaurant.com

Miro District Food & Drink , Italian . West End/Vanderbilt , 1922 Adelicia St. , 320-1119 . Miro is located in the Midtown area of Nashville, one block south of Broadway off 21st Avenue. In the late 18th century, Miro District was the territorial name for Nashville and its surrounding region. Decades later, in his short story, In the Miro District, Peter Taylor depicted life in Nashville’s Acklen Park neighborhood as a gentler world known as the Miro District. Today, in this very neighborhood, we bring to life this gentler world once more at Miro District Food & Drink, inspired by the flavors of Italy and the traditions of Tennessee. www.mirodistrictnashville.com

Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre , American . Downtown , 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 242-8000 , 902-9566 . A comedic mystery play with live music and a wonderful served dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. Off-site shows available.

Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Reservations required . Credit Cards: Group capacity: 170 . www.missmarples.com

Morton’s – The Steakhouse , Steak . Downtown , 618 Church St. , 259-4558 . Serving only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts. 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5-10 p.m. Sun.; BAR 12·21 5 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended .

Credit Cards: www.mortons.com

Nashville City Club , American . Downtown , 201 Fourth Ave. N. , 20th Floor , 244-3693 . With over 50 years of experience catering all types of functions, the Nashville City Club is the ideal downtown location to host your next event. Our elegant and versatile space can accommodate

Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. www.hardrock.com Advertising Partner , p. 2

Harper’s , Southern . Downtown , 2610 Jefferson St. , 329-1909 . Located near Tennessee State University, Harper’s offers comfort food such as crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, turnip greens, yeast rolls and bowls of banana pudding. The soul food at this eatery is served up cafeteria-style in the Jefferson Street district. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Hermitage House Smorgasbord , Southern/New Southern . Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 3131 Lebanon Pike , 883-9525 . Southern-style buffet features a variety of salads, vegetables, entrées and desserts, including their specialty, apple fritters. Family-owned and -operated since 1975. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Sat.; 4-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. www.hermitagehousesmorgasbord.com

Jack’s Bar-B-Que , Barbecue . Downtown , 416 Broadway , 228-4600 . North Nashville , 334 W. Trinity Lane , 228-9888 . Proudly serving barbecue from “pit to plate,” featuring the best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis. Call individual restaurant for hours. www.jacksbarbque.com

Jim & Nick’s , Barbecue . West Nashville , 17004 Charlotte Pike , 417-3050 . Our legendary barbecue is fueled by hickory smoke and complemented by a delicate rub and hard-to-peg sauce that doesn’t cover up the flavor of our meats but instead enhances them. 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.jimnnicks.com

Jimmy Kelly’s , Steak . West End/Vanderbilt , 217 Louise Ave. , 329-4349 . This Nashville dining tradition has been impressing guests with its hospitality and great food since 1934. In a historic Victorian mansion. 5 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat. www.jimmykellys.com

Loveless Cafe , Southern/New Southern . West Nashville , 8400 Highway 100 , 646-9700 . Nationally acclaimed and frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike. The quaint country charm and genuine country cooking that have made it a Southern landmark have remained unchanged for 50 years. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Closed Christmas Day. www.lovelesscafe.com Advertising Partner , p. 78

Maggiano’s Little Italy , Italian . West End/Vanderbilt , 3106 West End Ave. , 514-0270 , 514-0271 . There is an old Italian proverb that says, “At the table, no one grows old.” And so it is at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Time stands still


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afternoon tea. 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 4:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; afternoon tea: 2:30-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun. www.gaylordopryland.com

Opry Mills . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 433 Opry Mills Drive , (877) SHOP-FUN . Opry Mills offers more than 20 different eateries to satisfy any appetite. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com Advertising Partner , inside front cover and p. 32

The Palm Restaurant , Steak & Seafood . Downtown , 140 Fifth Ave. S. , 742-7256 . Aged prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian entrées, outstanding service and atmosphere like nowhere else! Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 3-11 p.m Mon.-Fri.; 5-11 p.m. Sat.; 5-10 p.m. Sun. www.thepalm.com

Pancake Pantry , American . Hillsboro Village , 1796 21st Ave. S. , 383-9333 . A Nashville tradition! Try a different breed of pancake at each visit. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Panera Bread , American . Downtown , 401 Commerce St. , Ste. 120 , 401-1171 . Panera Bread is a bakery café offering bread, pastries and bagels baked daily. Sandwiches, soups, salads and a full line of espresso drinks are also offered as well as catering. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. www.panerabread.com

Paradise Park Trailer Resort , American . Downtown , 411 Broadway , 251-1515 . Nashville’s newest 24-hour restaurant and bar. Located on Lower Broadway, the bar is themed after a trailer park, and features homemade burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. 24 hours daily. www.myspace.com/paradiseparknashville

Rainforest Café , Global . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , Opry Mills Mall , 514-3000 . Escape to a tropical adventure full of exotic ambiance, cascading waterfalls, entertaining animatronic gorillas, trumpeting elephants and whimsical butterflies. Menu contains fresh seafood, crisp salads, delicious sandwiches and enticing entrées. End your journey with a “sparkling volcano!” 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. www.landryrestaurants.com Advertising Partner , p. 81

Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel , American . Downtown , 315 Fourth Ave. N. , 244-8200 . At the Doubletree Hotel. Buy a minimum of two entrées for dinner and receive free valet parking for the evening. Spend the night downtown enjoying dinner, theater or a concert! 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. www.doubletree.com

Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill , Barbecue . Downtown , 429 Broadway , 244-7477 . Enjoy live country bands and great barbecue. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily.

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Nashville Coffee & Co. , Coffeehouse . Downtown , 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 278-8764 . Nashville Coffee & Co. features a large variety of locally roasted coffees, specialty coffee drinks and locally made pastries. Credit Cards:

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Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre , Dinner/Breakfast Theater . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2620 Music Valley Drive , 885-4747 . Experience a celebration of country music ... past and present ... while joining us for breakfast or dinner. Breakfast and dinner shows.

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Nashville Originals , P.O. Box 120668, 37212 , 386-3940 . The association of independent restaurants. www.nashvilleoriginals.com

Nashville Palace , Dinner Theater . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2611 McGavock Pike , 889-1540 . Enjoy dinner in the venue where country superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Menu includes Palace Plates featuring fried chicken and ribs, plus our signature steaks. You never know who you’ll see at the world-famous Nashville Palace. 1 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Thu.-Tue.; 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed. www.nashvillepalace.net Advertising Partner , p. 32

Neely’s Barbecue , Barbecue . North Nashville , 2292 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 251-8895 . This is the famous barbecue family featured on the Food Network shows Down Home With The Neely’s and Road Tasted With The Neely’s. Located in Metro Center inside the Waterfront Plaza. The finest the world over. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Group reservations only . Credit Cards:

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New Orleans Manor , Seafood . Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 1400 Murfreesboro Road , 367-2777 . Southern hospitality, superior cuisine, a great bottle of wine, stimulating conversation with friends in a beautiful setting – the New Orleans Manor experience. www.neworleansmanor.com

Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland® Resort , Steak . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 871-6848 . Winner of the prestigious DiRoNA Award and the Wine Spectator Award, Old Hickory Steakhouse offers a widely varied menu – from signature certified Angus steaks to delectable seafood dishes. Inside the Delta Atrium surrounded by waterfalls and unparalleled vistas. Also serving an elegant


Ristorante Volare, Gaylord Opryland® Resort , Italian . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 871-6848 . Featuring an authentic Italian menu, including traditional soups, freshly made pasta and fine Italian wines in Gaylord Opryland® Resort’s romantic Garden Conservatory. Stop in for veal marsala, parmesan-crusted swordfish or other favorites, and try our signature tiramisu. Sundays feature an elaborate continental brunch . . . voted best brunch in Nashville. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch; 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Fri.; 5-11 p.m. Sat. www.gaylordopryland.com

Rusty’s Sports Bar, Gaylord Opryland® Resort , Sports Restaurant/Bar . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 871-6848 . A favorite for sports enthusiasts, grab a burger and some wings and cheer on your favorite team in this Gaylord Opryland® Resort hot spot, featuring more than 20 televisions. Between the Magnolia Lobby and the Tennessee Ballroom. 11 a.m.-midnight. www.gaylordopryland.com

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse , Steak . West End/Vanderbilt , 2100 West End Ave. , 320-0163 . Offering steaks and seafood to satisfy palates of every kind. 5-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5-9:30 p.m. Sun. www.ruthschris.com

Sambuca , Continental . Downtown , 601 12th Ave. S. , 248-2888 . Dine, drink and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and live music nightly. Entrees include: mozzarella and prosciutto beignets, crab cakes with sun-dried tomato chips, and pan-seared sea bass, just to name a few. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-midnight Thu.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-11 p.m. Sundays. www.sambucarestaurant.com

SoBro Grill , Southern/New Southern . Downtown , 222 Fifth Ave. S. , 416-2096 . SoBro Grill offers a contemporary spin on some of the greatest hits of Southern cuisine, using locally grown produce and made-from-scratch recipes highlighted by live music. In the casual, sunlit atmosphere of the Curb Conservatory at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun.-Sat.; SoBro To-Go: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Sat. www.sobrogrill.com

Sole Mio , Italian . Downtown , 311 Third Ave. S. , 256-4013 . Everything handmade. Over a decade in downtown Nashville. One block from the symphony hall. Fresh pastas, chicken, veal and seafood specials. Voted tops in 25 categories by Citysearch. Private dining room available. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat.; 4 p.m.-midnight Sun. Reservations recommended .

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Swett’s Restaurant , Southern . Downtown , 2725 Clifton Ave. , 329-4418 . Downtown , Nashville Farmers’ Market , 900 Eighth Ave. N. , 742-0699 . Since 1954, Swett’s Restaurant has been the gathering place for Nashville’s political movers and shakers, celebrities and people who just enjoy good, home-style Southern food. The dining spot has been owned by the same black family for more than 50 years. www.swettsrestaurant.com

Two Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott , Continental . Airport/Elm Hill Pike , 600 Marriott Drive , 889-9300 . At the Nashville Airport Marriott, Two Rivers Grille features a contemporary menu of creative cuisine. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. daily. www.marriott.com

Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland® Resort , Sushi . Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive , 2800 Opryland Drive , 871-6848 . Not only a tantalizing treat for the taste buds ... each plate is a miniature masterpiece! Choose from a variety of sushi rolls, nigiri sushi and sashimi, plus traditional sake, sake cocktails, plum wine and Japanese beer. Inside Gaylord Opryland® Resort’s Cascades Restaurant. Noon-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; Noon-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.gaylordhotels.com

Watermark Restaurant , Southern/New Southern . Downtown , 507 12th Ave. S. , 254-2000 . Watermark Restaurant, an independent, fine dining restaurant in downtown Nashville, is recognized for its culinary excellence and warm, professional service. 5-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Bar opens at 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended . Credit Cards:

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Wildhorse Saloon , Barbecue . Downtown , 120 Second Ave. N. , 902-8211 . Enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. The full menu showcases Southern and Southwestern taste sensations. It’s always a party at Wildhorse! 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner , p. 36

Zola , Mediterranean . West End/Vanderbilt , 3001 West End Ave. , 320-7778 . Zola is listed in City Magazine’s top 101 restaurants in America and was featured in Gourmet. Chef Debra Paquette infuses every bite with the right mix of flavors. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.restaurantzola.com

South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar , Southern/New Southern . West End/Vanderbilt , 901 20th Ave. S. , 320-5555 . South Street is the premier open-air restaurant and bar in Nashville. The atmosphere is laid back and inviting with roll-back glass doors for warm-weather fun and a fireplace for cozying up in the winter. Walk up the steps to the newest addition, the Tree House Oyster Bar. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun. Reservations not accepted . Credit Cards: www.pansouth.net

Sports Page , American . Downtown , 419 Union St. , 251-9503 . Visit the Sports Page for lunch and enjoy one of the best burgers Nashville has to offer. Also, the second floor of the Sports Page is very private. It can accommodate 80 seated and up to 110 for standing reception. Making friends is our business, since 1982. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Reservations recommended . Credit Cards: www.sportspageonunion.com

The Stock-Yard Restaurant , Steak . Downtown , 901 Second Ave. N. , 255-6464 . Named One of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the U.S., and serving Nashville proudly since 1979. Serving certified Angus beef, lobster, fresh seafood, ribs and more. Private dining rooms available, strolling balladeer. Complimentary shuttle

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B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant . . . . . 76 Back Yard Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Big River Grille and Brewing Works . . . . . . . . 76 Cantina Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Cocina Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cupcake Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House . . . . . . . 77 Dunn Bros Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Flyte World Dining and Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Hard Rock Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Harper’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Jack’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Merchants Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Morton’s – The Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Nashville City Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Nashville Coffee & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 The Palm Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Panera Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Paradise Park Trailer Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel . . . . . . . . . 80 Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sambuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 SoBro Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sole Mio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sports Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 The Stock-Yard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Swett’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Watermark Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Wildhorse Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant , 152 Second Ave. N. , 256-2727 . Live music nightly showcasing special guests and regularly featured bands – The B.B. King’s All Stars, The B.B. Kingsmen and Burning Las Vegas. Musical performances range from classic blues to smooth jazz to the powerful vocals of the Motown era. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.bbkingclubs.com

The Big Bang , 411 Broadway , Second Floor , 747-5851 , 747-5853 . The Big Bang is Nashville’s only all-request, rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano bar! In the heart of Honky-Tonk Row. You will have a blast! 7 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 5 p.m. Fri.; 6 p.m. Sat. Admission fee. Minimum age: 21 Credit Cards: www.thebigbangbar.com

The Bluebird Cafe , 4104 Hillsboro Road , 383-5308 . One of Nashville’s best-loved live music venues, featuring up-and-coming artists as well as hit songwriters playing their own songs. It is a listening room and requires that people be quiet during the shows. 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows $10. www.bluebirdcafe.net

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre , 8204 Highway 100 , 646-9977 , (800) 282-2276 . Nashville’s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years. Evening buffet 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sun. buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.dinnertheatre.com

Dave & Buster’s , 540 Opry Mills Drive , 514-1202 . Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and one-of-a-kind fun can be found under one enormous roof. Offering billiards, cosmic bowling and more than 150 video and video-simulated games. More than 6,000 square feet available for private events. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.daveandbusters.com

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar , 2210 Crestmoor Road , 269-5861 . Traditional jazz and full menu available in the lounge, with fabulous wine and beer. No cover charge. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.; Bar opens 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free. Credit Cards: www.fscotts.com

FUEL , 114 Second Ave. S. , 379-2120 . FUEL is downtown’s ultimate party destination, playing Top 40 music every night. Enjoy free bottled beer from 8-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. See schedule online. Cover charge varies. Minimum age: 18 Credit Cards: www.fuelbarandnightclub.com

Grand Ole Opry , 2802 Opryland Drive , 871-OPRY . What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Fri.; at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Sat.; and at 7 p.m. on Tue. Performances at the Ryman Auditorium Nov. through Feb.; Opry House March through Oct. www.opry.com Advertising Partner , p. 32 and 24

Grand Ole Opry House , 2802 Opryland Drive , 871-OPRY . Home to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, this 4,400-seat theater is also the site of television specials, concerts and other events. Go online for an upcoming schedule of performances. www.opry.com

Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show , 1122 Eastdale Ave. , 585-2966 . The mid-South’s most authentic oldies show, Moments to Remember. Get lost in the music of the 1950s and 1960s. Free. www.nashvilleoldies.com

Kidbilly Music LLC , 6109 Bresslyn Road , 419-9815 . Admission fee. www.kidbillymusic.com

Layla’s Bluegrass Inn , 418 Broadway , 726-2799 . Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway), Layla’s Bluegrass Inn is home to country, hillbilly, rockabilly, Western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles, appealing to music fans from all over the world. www.laylasbluegrassinn.com

Legends Corner , 428 Broadway , 248-6334 . Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway), Legends Corner features live music all day and night. Check out the vast collection of music memorabilia, including instruments from around the world and hundreds of record albums on the wall. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. No cover. www.legendscorner.com Advertising Partner , p. 12

The Listening Room , 209 10th Ave. S. , Ste. 200 , 259-3600 . The Listening Room Café is Nashville’s newest music venue and has already developed the buzz around town as being the best-sounding room in Nashville. Nice atmosphere that welcomes all ages. Full menu and bar available. Free parking. 8 a.m.-Midnight Mon.-Fri.; 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Sat. Free. www.listeningroomcafe.com



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of concerts, family shows and trade shows. Everyone from rock icons to rodeo cowboys has performed in this 9,654-seat arena. See the Web site for an event schedule. Box office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Credit Cards: www.nashvilleauditorium.com

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater , 2620 Music Valley Drive , 885-4747 , (800) 573-7973 . One of the city’s most popular dinner shows, Nashville Nightlife showcases The Best of Country Music Dinner and Show. Enjoy songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Guest appearances include artists such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Hee Haw’s Steve Hall and Shotgun Red, Tommy Cash and many others. Dinner served 5:30 p.m.; show begins 6:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.nashvillenightlife.com Advertising Partner , p. 32 and 35

Nashville Palace , 2611 McGavock Pike , 889-1540 . This is where Nashville country music superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Located across from Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Grand Ole Opry, you never know who you’ll see when you visit the World Famous Nashville Palace. 1 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre , 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , 242-8000 , 902-9566 . A comedic mystery play with live music and a wonderful served dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. Off-site shows available. Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.missmarples.com

Nashville Children’s Theatre , 724 Second Ave. S. , 254-9103 . Featuring an ensemble of professional artists who bring unique vision and compelling voice to the creation of meaningful theater for young patrons. Showtimes vary, call for details. www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

Nashville Crossroads , 419 Broadway , 313-8012 . Nashville Crossroads is the real deal in live music. Located in the heart of Honky Tonk Row, Crossroads offers a dynamic mix of country, rock and blues. There’s never a cover charge so come on down. What happens in Nashville starts at Crossroads. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. daily.

Nashville Municipal Auditorium , 417 Fourth Ave. N. , 862-6390 . Built in 1962, this centrally located downtown facility hosts a variety

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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Museum, Music City Walk of Fame, Historic RCA Studio B and the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum all provide a behind-the-scenes view of Nashville’s most famous industry.

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Nashville Symphony/ Schermerhorn Symphony Center , One Symphony Place , 687-6500 . Opened in the fall of 2006, this incredible performance venue is among the best acoustically in the world. Located in the SoBro district, the Schermerhorn completes a quadrangle of downtown entertainment venues and is home base for the internationally renowned Nashville Symphony. Credit Cards: www.nashvillesymphony.org Advertising Partner , p. 37

2nd Avenue Live , 154 Second Ave. S. , 242-7232 . Offering the best live music available in Nashville. Watch our web calendar – a wide variety of live music is available, from rocking country to classical jazz. Food service and specials daily. www.2ndavenuelive.com

The Second Fiddle , 420 Broadway , 252-4818 . Part of Honky Tonk Highway, the Second Fiddle features memorabilia tracing the history of country music, walls that pay homage to the Grand Ole Opry and dozens of radios all tuned to AM 650 WSM. Join all your rowdy friends for a taste of the real honky-tonk experience. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. daily. www.thesecondfiddle.com Advertising Partner , p. 12

Sommet Center , 501 Broadway , 770-2309 . The home of the NHL Nashville Predators is also the site of blockbuster events and headliner concerts. Jonas Brothers, Celine Dion, Elton John and Billy Joel are just a few of the headliners that have included the Sommet Center on their tour schedule. Call or go online for a schedule of upcoming events. www.sommetcenter.com

Thu.-Tue.; 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed. www.nashvillepalace.net Advertising Partner , p. 32

Opry Mills , 433 Opry Mills Drive , (877) SHOP-FUN . At 1.2 million square feet, Opry Mills combines the best names in retail with the hottest experiences in entertainment. Team-building activities, theme parties and buyouts at various merchants. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com Advertising Partner , inside front cover and p. 32

Play , 1519 Church St. , 322-9627 . This gay nightclub welcomes all crowds and is Nashville’s only true dance club, with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. www.playdancebar.com

Ryman Auditorium , 116 Fifth Ave. N. , Reservations and ticketing: 889-3060 , Administrative offices: 458-8700 . Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a must see. Take a self-guided tour, see the new Johnny & June at the Ryman exhibit and have your picture taken on the Opry’s most famous stage. Backstage tours are also available and you can record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio. Return at night for a premier concert event. Evening showtimes vary. Credit Cards: www.ryman.com Advertising Partner , p. 36

Sambuca , 601 12th Ave. S. , 248-2888 . Dine and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and live music nightly. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-midnight Thu.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-11 p.m. Sundays. www.sambucarestaurant.com

CMA MUSIC FEST MUSIC CITY ZONEExperience all things Nashville in the Music City Zone at the 2010 CMA Music Fest. The area will feature great Country Music and cross-over artists performing and autographing throughout the day. You’ll also fi nd the festival’s only beer garden, great food, plus interactive “Music Row” displays, free giveaways and more!June 10-13Public Square Park at the end of 1st and 2nd Avenues on your way to LP Field.Vacation ticket packages available at www.visitmusiccity.com


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The Stage on Broadway , 412 Broadway , 726-0504 . Part of Honky Tonk Highway, The Stage features a western look with a musical soul. A large mural of Willie, Waylon, Hank, Cash and Merle covers the wall. Unique guitars hang over the bar. Live music daily open to close. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.thestageonbroadway.com Advertising Partner , p. 12

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) , 505 Deaderick St. , 782-4028 . The Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s three theaters are designed for events ranging from major musicals to corporate meetings to acoustic performances. TPAC is home to the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC Series, Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, Tennessee Repertory Theatre and TPAC Presents Concert Series. Box office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. www.tpac.org Advertising Partner , p. 88

Tootsies Orchid Lounge , 422 Broadway , 726-0463 . The cornerstone of Honky Tonk Highway, Tootsies is an original. Willie Nelson got his first songwriting job after singing here. Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Kris Kristofferson were among early patrons. Today, guests enjoy the same spirit while listening to talented singers and songwriters. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Free. Minimum age: 21 Credit Cards:

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Tribe , 1517 Church St. , 329-2912 . Hip music video bar in the heart of Nashville’s gay/lesbian entertainment district. Voted Nashville’s Best Martini, Best Bartenders & Best Gay Bar by the Nashville Scene, Tribe’s “everybody-friendly” attitude always draws a diverse and fun crowd. And it’s just next door to Play Dance Bar. www.tribenashville.com

A Tribute to the KING: Thru the Years 1953-1977 , Texas Troubadour Theatre , 2416 Music Valley Drive , 758-0098 , (866) 811-2502 . Since 1999, this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of “The King’s” career. With more than 30 songs and five costume changes, this show thrills audiences of all ages. March-Nov., general admission seating 6:30 p.m. Mon. and Thu.; show 7 p.m. Box office opens at 10 a.m. day of show. Admission fee. Credit Cards: www.thenashvilleking.com Advertising Partner , p. 21 and 32

Wildhorse Saloon , 120 Second Ave. N. , 902-8211 . This famous hot spot features three floors of fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. With five bars under one roof, it’s always a party at the Wildhorse. 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner , p. 36

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Country MusicHall of Fameand Museum

Music City StarMusic City StarTrain DepotTrain Depot

Music CityMusic CityWalk of FameWalk of Fame

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SommetCenter

RymanAuditorium

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UnionStationHotel

Holiday InnExpress

Hume-FoggHigh School

U.S.Courthouse

CustomsHouse

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RenaissanceNashville Hotel

VisitorInformation

Center

HamptonInn &Suites

MusiciansHall of Fame& Museum

Rocketown

Metro NashvilleCourthouse

DoubletreeHotel

HermitageHotel

SheratonNashville

Hotel

BestWestern

Hotel

TN PerformingArts Center &

Tennessee StateMuseum

LegislativePlaza

War MemorialAuditorium

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Miss Marple’sRestaurant &

Dinner Theatre

HatchShowPrint

TennesseeArt League& Galleries

Tennessee SportsHall of Fame

JAM E S RO B E RT S O N P KWY

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HomewoodSuites Nashville

Downtown

Honky Tonks

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Hop aboard the trolley

See downtown from a local’s point of view. Tickets can be purchased at the Trolley

Ticket Booth located on Second Avenue beside Hard Rock Cafe.

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