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Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum showcases the industry’s heritage while honoring a new generation of performers. Young artists appreciate the cool, retro vibe of Hatch Show Print, which has been producing playbills and posters for well over a century, and Historic RCA Studio B celebrates the roots of recording. The Nashville Children’s Theatre is the longest running children’s theater in the country, celebrating 80 years in 2011.

While music is Nashville’s most famous export, we aren’t a one-hit wonder. Artistry in all forms is celebrated here. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art and the Parthenon delight visitors with renowned permanent and traveling collections. The NFL Tennessee Titans and NHL Nashville Predators impress with feats of athletic prowess. Historic homes, including Belmont Mansion, Belle Meade Plantation,

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A great place to start your visit is the historic Ryman Auditorium. Built in 1892, the Ryman rose to national prominence as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. With pitch-perfect acoustics, it’s still a venerated performance hall for top-selling artists of all genres and the reigning Pollstar Theatre of the Year, widely considered the most prestigious award in the concert industry.

Since hitting the airwaves in 1925, the famed Grand Ole Opry has thrilled audiences every weekend. When the Opry began uploading performances to the Internet in 2000, it made the Nashville sound even more accessible to a global audience.

From large venues to intimate clubs, live music is found in every corner of the city. While Bridgestone Arena hosts blockbuster concert events, music lovers will also want to catch incredible performances found at smaller venues. The more intimate settings of The Bluebird Cafe (celebrating 30 years of live music in 2012), The Loveless Barn, Station Inn, Tootsies Orchid Lounge and numerous honky-tonks along Lower Broadway give audiences the feel of an impromptu jam session.

It’s easy to keep up with who is playing in Nashville while on the go. A Live Music Guide app can help you locate live music venues throughout the city and tell you who’s on stage. Users can search by area of town or venue name, and a handy map function will show your location and the live music venue options nearby. The app’s calendar, powered by NowPlayingNashville.com, will search live music events up to 14 days out.

EvEn MorE to LovEUnique attractions blend the city’s

storied past and vibrant present. The

Ryman Auditorium

Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum, and The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson open a window to the past. And the city’s many family-oriented attractions are simply fun for everyone.

EvEnts for EvEry tastESpecial events such as the fan-filled

CMA Music Festival, spectacular Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! event, and the internationally televised Country Music Association Awards add even more star power to the city’s musical offerings. This year is especially big for Nashville’s prolific songwriting community with the 20th anniversary of Tin Pan South, featuring a Who’s Who of songwriters, and the 40th anniversary of the festival’s organizer – the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Monthly tapings of Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits, which can be heard on Sirius XM Radio, provides another


Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

opportunity to hear top lyricists and musicians at various venues throughout town.

Nashville’s lineup of stellar music, great attractions and fun events makes the city one of the world’s most unique destinations. Pack your bags and head to Music City to experience our creative spirit.

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Music City Roots at The Loveless Barn Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center

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Hip &There’s always something new and noteworthy happening in Nashville.

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a nEw CHaptErWhen life hands you lemons, make

lemonade. That was the philosophy of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and Opry Mills (reopening spring 2012) after the historic 2010 flood damaged these iconic properties. Back and better than ever, the Nashville Symphony is once again thrilling audiences from the stage of its elegant hall.

Across town, Gaylord Opryland revealed a sleek, new design and a number of new restaurants and shops. In 2011, Gaylord also debuted its partnership with DreamWorks Animation®, which creates an interactive vacation experience with the much-loved characters of such films as Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda.

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welcome additions for 2012. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, which recently made significant additions to core displays, pays homage to a musical legend in the limited-engagement biographical exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player. Running through June, the exhibit tells the story of Music City’s ultimate Renaissance man, whose signature guitar licks influenced scores of musicians. The museum is also preparing to expand physically; a connector will link the attraction to the new Omni Nashville Hotel, opening in 2013. The museum, which gains additional exhibit space in the project, will also operate the hotel’s 800-seat theater.

The Music City Walk of Fame continues to grow each spring and fall with a new class of inductees. Last year, the honoree count hit 58 when legend Peter Frampton and superstar Keith Urban were among those

recognized at ceremonies unveiling their permanent platinum-and-granite, star-and-guitar sidewalk markers in this landmark tribute along downtown’s Music Mile.

BaCkstagE to BaCk roadsNashville’s Trace, a self-guided driving

trail that is part of the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, takes travelers through eight Middle Tennessee counties that border the Natchez Trace Parkway. From Nashville’s music scene to charming historic town squares, monuments, wineries and music venues, the 102-mile trail features more than 160 points of interest. Seven other trails originate from Nashville.

advEnturEs in sCiEnCEThe Adventure Science Center and

Sudekum Planetarium always have something new to discover. Based on the award-winning PBS cartoon, Cyberchase: The Chase is On! is an out-of-this-world educational exhibit. Also new for 2012 is Science in Toyland, combining hands-on play with problem-solving experiments.

and stiLL MorEVisitors can bite into some fresh fish

at Fish & Co., experience the elegant ambiance of The Patterson House (and head upstairs for delectable dishes at the Catbird Seat) or sample a bit of bistro fare at Table 3 Restaurant & Market in Green Hills. Nashville’s long-awaited Nordstrom is now open with its signature sense of style, as is Vineyard Vines at the Hill Center Green Hills. Fashionistas won’t want to miss David Yurman, Tory Burch and Michael Kors at The Mall at Green Hills and the unique-to-Nashville boutiques around the city.


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The people have spoken.

Rolling Stone magazine gave Nashville the title of Best Music Scene. Nashville was ranked No. 1 for Live Music/Concerts and Bands in Travel + Leisure magazine’s most recent America’s Favorite Cities survey. U.S. News & World Report also ranked Nashville in the top five Best Affordable U.S. Destinations, and Parade magazine lists Nashville as a top 14 city destination for a family road trip.

No matter what the season, Music City is always singing. To find out more about what’s happening throughout the year, go to visitmusiccity.com.

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If it’s April, then it’s an awesome month for fun in Music City. The Tin Pan South songwriters’ festival, Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nashville Film Festival and the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon kick off a spring bursting with festivities.

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Hot fun in the summertime is what’s in store during June, July and August. The CMA Music Festival might just be the hottest ticket in town, as country music stars take the stage for four days in early June. The CMT Music Awards coincide with the downtown festival.

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! celebrates America’s birthday with food, family fun and great live music along the banks of the Cumberland River. As darkness descends, headline acts provide an evening of entertainment that culminates with one of the nation’s most spectacular fireworks displays synced to patriotic favorites performed by the Grammy®-winning Nashville Symphony. The event has been named an AOL CityGuide “Top Booms With a View.”

August marks the 35th anniversary of The King’s death. Elvis fans will want to stop in Music City to see what’s on tap during Elvis Week.

autuMnfull-out fall

Handmade crafts, international festivals, Titans football and Predators hockey are all on Nashville’s fall calendar.

As the weather turns cooler, “Country Music’s Biggest Night” celebrates the industry’s hottest stars during the nationally televised Country Music Association Awards in early November. The semiannual Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony also takes place during CMA week.

And speaking of music, you won’t want to miss the World of Bluegrass, the Americana Music Festival or Soundland’s Next Big Nashville either.

October’s Southern Festival of Books offers a free event for reading enthusiasts and today’s greatest authors to interact.

wintErhome for the holidays

Lavish lights and elaborate decorations envelop the city in the spirit of the season. Throughout November and December, Nashville features a full slate of cultural celebrations, concerts, theatrical performances and historic events.

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Hotel & Convention Center features the Radio City Christmas Spectacular® starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes®, ICE! with DreamWorks’ Merry Madagascar and millions of twinkling lights.

Ring out the old and sing in the new – Music City’s Bash on Broadway features a live concert (Rodney Atkins and Phil Vassar are past headliners), fireworks and a 100-foot music drop® as thousands count down the seconds to a Happy New Year.

Although there’s a chill in the air, February’s Music City Soul Series warms the hearts of everyone who loves jazz and R&B.

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a tastE of MusiC CityTo get a true feel for all Music City has to

offer, include stops that capture the cultural and historical vibe of the city. A Taste of Music City tour should include a dash of history, a dollop of art, a serving of outdoor activity and a liberal sprinkling of live entertainment. With so many diverse offerings located throughout the city, one option is to call on the professionals at a local tour company to maximize your sightseeing time.

tHE nasHviLLE soundMusic City certainly lives up to its name

when it comes to showcasing the city’s musical heritage and live performances. While Nashville’s roots are pure country and gospel, every musical genre thrives in today’s vibrant entertainment scene. Many of the city’s attractions offer insight into the city’s rise as a center for songwriting and recording. After spending the day learning more about the city’s musical heritage, enjoy Nashville’s

day With so many ways to play in Music City, it’s easy to create fun-filled days

incorporating history, art, culture, family activities, sports, nature and, of course,

music. With so many choices, the only real question is how can you possibly fit so

much fun into one visit? The answer is, you really can’t. So we hope you’ll come

back again and again to experience all the sights and sounds of Music City.

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abundant nightlife options that bring the creative process to life. Look for the Live Music Venue signs in the shape of a guitar pick all around town for performance venues, and download the free Live Music Venue Guide app, which will help you locate live music venues throughout the city and tell you who’s on stage. Users can search by area of town or venue name, and a handy map function will show your location and the live music venue options nearby. The app’s calendar, powered by NowPlayingNashville.com, will search live music events up to 14 days out.

powEr, prEstigE & HEroEsNashville’s character was forged from

its many characters – men and women of common sense, wisdom, bravery and humor. Colorful stories of daring deeds and adventurous exploits are an indelible part of the city’s rich history. Home to two United States presidents and a host of other pioneers who left their mark on Nashville and our nation, visitors have the opportunity to experience the past as docents and guides breathe life into a bygone era. Options include

Civil War sites, presidential plantations and Tennessee’s history museums.

an artistiC BEntThe city’s vibrant visual and performing

arts add a touch of culture to any itinerary. Home to a renowned Grammy®-winning symphony, acclaimed opera company, professional ballet and numerous theater groups, Nashville’s performing arts community takes a starring role in productions throughout the year. Whether strolling down 5th Avenue of the Arts, visiting one of the city’s major art museums or dropping in on one of the outdoor arts festivals, visitors will enjoy works by celebrated artists, regional favorites and undiscovered talents.

antiquEs & arCHitECturENashville is a thoroughly cosmopolitan

city that still reveres its roots. Nestled among the city’s skyscrapers are examples of architectural styles from an earlier era. One of the nation’s oldest functioning antebellum capitol buildings, the Tennessee State Capitol is a testament to the Greek

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Revival style that is popular throughout the city. Other notable landmarks, including the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and the Parthenon, are as intriguing for their exquisite architecture as for their beautiful collections. When it comes to preserving a bit of the past, numerous antique shops beckon visitors to stop in. Downtown’s Hatch Show Print offers another opportunity to tap into the city’s musical heritage by taking home reprints of original letterpress posters.

As seen on the History Channel’s American Pickers show, Mike Wolfe has recently opened Antique Archeology for visitors to check out his recent picks.

Housed in the old Marathon Motor Works building, this unique store is a great new addition to Nashville.

naturaLLy nasHviLLENashville’s mild Southern climate makes

it an ideal location for flora and fauna of all types to flourish. From Cheekwood Botanical Garden’s picturesque plantings and sculptural art to the flower gardens at the Parthenon to the six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies in the Nashville Music Garden, visitors can find lovely masterpieces outside as well as indoors. The city’s extensive park system, greenways

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and hiking trails, downtown walking tour, and bicycle sharing program make it easy to enjoy Nashville’s natural beauty.

gEt in tHE gaMEMusicians aren’t the only ones who

know how to play in Nashville. The city is home to the NFL Tennessee Titans, NHL Nashville Predators, AAA Nashville Sounds and universities representing different conferences, including the powerful OVC and SEC. For those who prefer participating to spectating, Nashville offers ample opportunities for golfers, runners and tennis players to enjoy their sports. The Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon attracts nearly 30,000 runners annually. Rounding out any sports itinerary should be a visit to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, whose interactive exhibits honor the state’s top professional and amateur athletes.

faMiLy funMany of the city’s art museums and

historic homes offer age-appropriate tours and hands-on activities. The Adventure Science Center is specifically designed with kids in mind, and Nashville Shores makes

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a splash with kids of all ages during the summer months. Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center recently launched a partnership with DreamWorks Animation® to bring many of the studio’s beloved movies to life with character breakfasts and themed events. Other recreational activities range from rock climbing and laser tag to miniature golf and go-karts, and don’t leave out a visit to Nashville’s great zoo.

CuLturaL ConnECtionsNashville’s diversity is celebrated through

festivals, food, crafts and religious and ethnic offerings. Several area attractions and a number of special events throughout the year celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of the various cultures that enrich Nashville. The African American Guide to Nashville provides tour ideas and insights into the journey from slavery to freedom and is available at both downtown locations of the Nashville Visitor Information Center and can also be found online at TAAGTN.net. While there are multicultural celebrations all year long, September and October offer long-standing events such as the African Street Festival, Greek Festival, Oktoberfest and the Celebration of Cultures.

sip and swirLJack Daniel’s and George Dickel are

known the world over for their smooth flavor. The state also has a growing reputation for vineyards producing award-winning wines. The Jack Daniel Distillery, George Dickel Distillery and several of the state’s 33 wineries, including Kix Brooks’ Arrington Vineyards, are located nearby. The drive through the countryside makes a tour a great option for a day trip.


visitor inforMationThe Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau

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, 259-4768, (800) 657-6910The VIC in the glass tower of the Bridgestone

Arena, 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., 259-4730The VIC in the U.S. 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 VIC, the

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

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disability information officeHoward Office Building, information and referral office: 862-6492

mta access rideWheelchair-equipped van service: 880-3970. Call in advance for reservations. $2.50 flat rate.

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foreign currency exchangeRegions Bank Downtown and most branches: 748-2941

Nashville International Airport Wright Travel Business Center: 275-2660

translation servicesTennessee Foreign Language Institute 227 French Landing Dr., Ste. 100, 741-7579

rELoCation sErviCEsNashville Area Chamber of Commerce 211 Commerce St., Ste. 100, 743-3000

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

Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 4121 Clarksville Pk., Ste. 8, 876-9634

Nashville Downtown Partnership 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G150, 743-3090

finanCiaL & BusinEss sErviCEsAdvance Financial 1815 Church St., 329-8933

Avenue Bank 209 10th Ave. S., 744-2871

FedEx Office 2308 West End Ave., 327-2120

Fifth Third Bank 424 Church St., 687-3100

Regions Bank 315 Deaderick St., (800) 734-4667

SunTrust Banks, Inc. 401 Commerce St., 748-4967

HEaLtH-CarE sErviCEs3rd and Church Healthcare 301 Church St., 255-7902

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the arts co., 215 Fifth Ave. of the Arts N., 254-2040, (877) 694-2040. A prime downtown arts destination since 1996, The Arts Co. offers a distinctive Nashville art experience with a welcoming environment in a historic building. Inventive exhibits presented every month during the First Saturday Art Crawl. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. Credit Cards: theartscompany.com

gallery f. @ scarritt-bennett, 1008 19th Ave. S., 320-4651. gallery F. @ Scarritt-Bennett serves as a showcase for emerging and established contemporary and “outsider” artists. Exhibits rotate throughout the year. We are conveniently located in the Music Row/Vanderbilt area. scarrittbennett.org

leQuire gallery, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., 4304 Charlotte Ave., 739-6573, 298-4611. The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change quarterly with work from Alan LeQuire – the nationally recognized sculptor of Musica and Athena Parthenos – always on view. Credit Cards:

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metropolitan nashville arts commission, 800 Second Ave. S., Fourth Fl., 862-6720. City agency that distributes grants to promote and support arts activities, and provides technical assistance for arts organizational growth. artsnashville.org

rymer gallery, 233 Fifth Ave. N., 752-6030. 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: therymergallery.com

sarratt gallery at vanderbilt university, Vanderbilt Pl. near 24th Ave., Sarratt Student Center, 322-2471. Gallery features 10 exhibits a year of contemporary art by regional and national artists. 9 am-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-10 pm

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key to symbolsSat.-Sun. Summer months, holiday and semester breaks: the gallery closes at 4:30 pm each day and is closed on weekends. vanderbilt.edu/sarratt

tinney contemporary, 237 Fifth Ave. N., 255-7816. Tinney Contemporary is a modern art gallery specializing in the sale of affordable, investment-grade artwork for homes and businesses. We represent a diverse portfolio of nationally recognized artists and participate in the First Saturday Art Crawl each month. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. Credit Cards: tinneycontemporary.com

vanderbilt university fine arts gallery, 23rd & West End Ave., 322-0605. Featuring six exhibitions each year. A portion of the gallery space often shows items from the permanent collection of more than 6,000 works of art. This historical collection is the only one of its kind in the area, serving the needs of students and the wider community. Free. vanderbilt.edu/gallery

adventure science center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., 862-5160. Brings science to life through interactive exhibits such as the Adventure Tower, Body Quest, the Sudekum Planetarium shows and daily science programs. 10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 pm Sun. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Credit Cards: adventuresci.com

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adventureworks, 297-2250. Adventures and challenges for individuals, families and groups of all types. Experience the thrill of riding nine ziplines or test your skills on the High Challenge course. Climb up 30 feet and take the Quantum Leap or have your friends pull you up to soaring heights, then fly through the air on our giant swing. Discounts: Government, Web. adventureworks.com


arrington vineyards, 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington, 395-0102. Tennessee’s premier winery. Located only 25 minutes south of Nashville, Arrington Vineyards offers breathtaking views and outstanding wines for tasting. Credit Cards:

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barbershop harmony society, 110 Seventh Ave. N., 823-3993. The largest all-male singing organization in the

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world, with 30,000 members focused on building better lives through singing. barbershop.org

belcourt theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., 383-9140. The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville. It is also a much sought-after and intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House Project. Showtimes vary, call for details. belcourt.org

belle meade plantation, 5025 Harding Pk., 356-0501, (800) 270-3991 Ext. 25. Our restaurant is one of the locals’ favorites. If the locals love it, then you know it’s great. We feature fantastic Southern cuisine with a kick. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Government. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. bellemeadeplantation.com


belmont mansion, 1900 Belmont Blvd., 460-5459. Built in 1850 by Adelicia Acklen – one of the wealthiest women in America – it was recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. The elegant Grand Salon, with its regal staircase, may be used for special events and dining functions after hours. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. belmontmansion.com

bicentennial capitol mall state park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., 741-5280, (888) TNPARKS. 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 am-10 pm daily. Free. tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial

bitchstraps.com studio, 172 Second Ave. N., Ste. 304, 915-0354. High-quality leather guitar straps and music accessories made locally. The perfect gifts for hard-to-buy-for musicians. We are the only recording studio in downtown Nashville. bitchstraps.com

carnton plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., 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. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., noon-5 pm Sun. Closed most major holidays. battleoffranklintrust.org


the carter house, 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 791-1861. Built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, the home was the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864. This registered historic landmark has been open to the public since 1953 and serves as a memorial to the Carter family, as well as the countless heroes of the Battle of Franklin. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., noon-5 pm Sun. Closed most major holidays. Admission fee. Discounts: Government. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. carterhouse1864.com


chaffin’s barn dinner theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977, (800) 282-2276. Since 1967, Chaffin’s has been Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Rated one of the top tourist attractions in Nashville and open year round with evening and matinee performances. Price includes

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all-you-care-to-eat buffet and free parking. Doors open at 6 pm, buffet is served until 7:30, show starts at 8. Sunday matinee: doors open at noon, buffet is served until 1:30 pm, show starts at 2. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. dinnertheatre.com

cheatham county visitors and recreation bureau, 108 N. Main St., Ashland City, 792-6722. Do you love the outdoors? Cheatham County is Nashville’s playground! Located just 20 minutes from downtown Nashville, Cheatham County houses 22,000 acres of Tennessee’s largest wildlife management area. Offering hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, hunting, paddling, ziplining, archery and much more. 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. cheathamchamber.org

cheekwood botanical garden and museum of art, 1200 Forrest Park Dr., 356-8000. Experience Cheekwood’s renowned botanical garden or sculpture trail with works by nationally and internationally celebrated artists. The Museum of Art houses collections of American contemporary painting and sculpture, English and American decorative arts and traveling exhibitions. Family activities year round and family-friendly dining. Unique gift shop. 9:30 am-4:30 pm Tue.-Sat., 11 am-4:30 pm Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Government. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. cheekwood.org

clarksville montgomery county convention and visitors bureau, 25 Jefferson St., Ste. 300, Clarksville, (931) 647-2331, (800) 530-2487. Visit Clarksville, the fifth-largest city in Tennessee. Enjoy a stroll along the Riverwalk, visit Beachaven Winery, experience history at Historic Collinsville or Ft. Defiance, or visit Fort Campbell Army Installation. clarksvillecvb.com

cooter’s place nashville, 2613 McGavock Pk., 872-8358. Dukes of Hazzard museum and theme store operated by Ben “Cooter” Jones features the General Lee, props, memorabilia and personal appearances by original cast members. Discounts: Government. Credit Cards:

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corsair artisan distillery, 1200 Clinton St., #110, 321-9109. An independent craft distillery handcrafting small batches of spirits and whiskey using classic pot stills. Corsair welcomes visitors for tours of the distillery, with tasting room visits for the 21-and-up crowd. 4-8 pm Thu.-Fri., 2-8 pm Sat. corsairartisan.com

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. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards:

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cumberland caverns, 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd., McMinnville, (931) 668-4396. Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year round, seven days a week, with scenic walking tours, adventure trips

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Caters to Groups. cumberlandcaverns.com


disciples of christ historical society, 1101 19th Ave. S., 327-1444, (866) 834-7563. Housed in a historic building with beautiful architecture and stained glass, the society holds the largest collection of Stone-Campbell material in the world. discipleshistory.org

falcon rest mansion, 2645 Faulkner Springs Rd., 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: Caters to Groups. falconrest.com

fontanel attractions, 4225 Whites Creek Pk., Whites Creek, 724-1600. Located on a sprawling 130+ acres is a unique entertainment venue offering tours of Barbara Mandrell’s former mansion, private events, an outdoor music venue, The Farm House Restaurant, a museum and hiking trails. fontanelmansion.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 am-4 pm Tue.-Sun., weather permitting. Free. nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnashborough.asp

fort negley, Adjacent to Adventure Science Center & 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. nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnegley

franklin on foot, 114 E. Main St., Franklin, 400-3808. Experience Franklin’s beauty, charm and history on a walking tour by enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides. Options include history, ghosts, crime, the Civil War, cemeteries and children’s tours. franklinonfoot.com

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Finding the music The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s mobile website allows instant access to key information, including events, attractions, nightlife, lodging and dining. Users can even book hotel rooms and purchase travel packages. The mobile site is available at visitmusiccity.mobi.

A new, free live music app helps locate live music venues throughout the city and tells who’s on stage. Users can search by area of town or venue name, and use an augmented reality function to show the live music options nearby. The app’s calendar, powered by NowPlayingNashville.com, includes events up to 14 days out. Download the app by searching “Nashville Live Music” in your app store.

Check out Visit Music City on Facebook to learn about the latest promotions and share trip ideas with others. And follow Nashville on Twitter @visitmusiccity for the latest happenings.

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frist center for the visual arts, 919 Broadway, 244-3340. A nonprofit art-exhibition center dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, state and regional artists, as well as major national and international exhibitions. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Wed. and Sat., 10 am- 9 pm Thu. and Fri., 1-5:30 pm Sun. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. fristcenter.org


general Jackson showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3900. A grand four-deck paddlewheeler, the General Jackson offers midday and evening cruises on the scenic Cumberland River. Evening cruises include an elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production. Midday cruises offer one of Nashville’s only daytime country music shows and a delicious lunch buffet. Private charters also available. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. generaljackson.com


george dickel distillery, 1950 Cascade Hollow Rd., Tullahoma, (931) 857-4110. 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. 9 am-4 pm Tue.-Sat.; last tour leaves at 3:30 pm. Credit Cards: dickel.com


grand old golf & go karts, 2444 Music Valley Dr., 871-4701. Play one of our three miniature golf courses, each reflecting an aspect of Tennessee’s character and variety of terrain. Race side by side with your family and friends around our hairpin turns on the mid-state’s largest track. Year round. Admission fee. grandoldgolf.net


grand ole opry, 2802 Opryland Dr., Grand Ole Opry House, 871-OPRY, (800) SEE-OPRY. Featuring the best in country music. With a cast that includes Dierks Bentley, Little Jimmy Dickens, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood and many more, the Opry gives audiences the chance to watch country music history as it unfolds. Shows 7 pm Fri.-Sat., additional seasonal performances 9:30 pm Sat., Tue. shows March-Dec. Admission fee. Discounts: Government, Web. Caters to Groups. opry.com


grand ole opry museum, 2804 Opryland Dr., (800) SEE-OPRY. The story of how the Grand Ole Opry became the cornerstone of country music is told in this museum that pays tribute to the world’s longest-running radio show. The story of legendary Opry members such as Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl, as well as today’s Opry superstars, is told through a series of electronic displays and interactive video devices. Admission fee. 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 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm Sat. Free. hatchshowprint.com

the hermitage, home of president andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Ln., 889-2941. Just like Andrew Jackson did

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in the 1800s, The Hermitage still welcomes guests today. With more than 1,100 acres, The Hermitage offers meeting accommodations for groups of 20 to 2,000 and will provide that perfect indoor or outdoor setting for any occasion. This National Historic Landmark provides many opportunities to host unique receptions. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. thehermitage.com


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, antique shops, restaurants and more. visitwilliamson.com


historic mansker’s station, 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville, 859-3678. Living history site 15 minutes from Nashville. Features the Bowen House, built in 1787; Mansker’s Fort, a reconstruction of a 1780 log fort station; and a visitors center and museum. Visitors will see how Longhunters lived a life of survival on the Tennessee frontier, juxtaposed with estate living in the Civil War era. 9 am- 4:30 pm. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards:

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historic rca studio b, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 242-5167. Visit historic RCA Studio B, The Home of 1,000 Hits. Get an up-close look at what was once the second home of music legends Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton and others. More than 35,000 songs were recorded here, including It’s Now Or Never, Only The Lonely and I Will Always Love You. Now you can see how and where many of the greatest performers of the 1950s through the 1970s made timeless music and recording history. Admission fee. countrymusichalloffame.org


J&p outings, 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, 521-6414. Specializing in hot-air ballooning for corporate events and family group functions: family reunions, bridal party activities, special celebrations, corporate outings, entertaining VIPs or employees, tethered flights and corporate advertising programs – we take our customers to a new level. jpoutings.com

Jack daniel distillery, 182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg, (931) 759-6357. The oldest registered distillery in the United States is on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive personally guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous Tennessee whiskey-making process. 9 am- 4:30 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. jackdaniels.com


lane motor museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pk., 742-7445. Private events at Lane Motor Museum are held among a display of more than 150 of the most unique cars and motorcycles in the United States. The 40,000-square-foot exhibit area features a warehouse-style interior with exposed brick walls and original wood flooring. Located only 3 miles from downtown Nashville, the museum is easily accessed from all points in the city. 10 am-5 pm Thu.-Mon.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. lanemotormuseum.org


laser Quest, 166 Second Ave. N., 256-2560. An interactive adventure game for ages 5 to 85. Unbeatable fun for social or group outings, student trips, sports teams, family reunions and corporate team-building events. Thirty or more play together. Private bookings available. laserquest.com

lost river cave, 2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY, (270) 393-0077. Discover Kentucky’s only underground boat tour, just one hour north of Nashville on I-65, Exit 22. Lost River Cave offers a delightful escape into Kentucky’s Cave Country, with hiking trails, a seasonal butterfly habitat, gem mining sluice and charming Wildflower Gifts. Open all year, seven days a week. lostrivercave.com/caverentals


lotz house, 1111 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 790-7190. Guided tour of the Civil War house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, with fine antiques and stories of the Lotz family during the Battle of Franklin. The house sits on the center of the battlefield and still bears the scars from the battle. We also offer a guided walking tour of the Franklin Battlefield. Admission fee.

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manuel american designs, inc., 1922 Broadway, 321-5444. An exclusive tailor to the stars for more than 50 years. Manuel made Johnny Cash the Man in Black and put Elvis in gold lamé. Showroom open daily. Fittings by appointment. manuelcouture.com

military history branch of the tennessee state museum, Fifth Ave. & Deaderick St., War Memorial Bldg., 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 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. Free. tnmuseum.org

miss Jeanne’s mystery dinner theatre, Corner of Gleaves & 600 Ninth Ave. S., 902-9566. A comedic mystery play with live music and a served dinner. Each table becomes a team to bribe suspects with Miss Jeanne’s currency and try to solve the crime and win a dorky prize. Off-site shows available. BYOB. 7 pm Sat. shows; weekdays TBA. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. missjeannes.com

music city biplane tours, P.O. Box 90745, 463-7500. See Nashville from the front seat of our open-cockpit, classic Waco biplane. Flying from John Tune Airport in west Nashville, we offer rides over downtown, many country music sites and the scenic Cumberland River. By reservation. Admission fee. Credit Cards: musiccitybiplanetours.com

music city Queen, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3930. Available

for special events, charters, board meetings, award ceremonies, special themed events and company picnics. Or you may wish to plan a wedding, wedding reception, family reunion or special party. Be sure to ask about our schedule of themed cruises. generaljackson.com

music city Walk of fame, Walk of Fame Park, Demonbreun between Fourth & Fifth Aves., (866) 584-MUSIC. On Nashville’s Music Mile, a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song or other industry collaboration, and made a significant contribution to the music industry. visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame

music valley merchants association, 2416 Music Valley Dr., 400-9919. Live music, shopping, camping, food, fun and more. Some of the most unique Nashville attractions are located here, too. Once home to historic buffalo on Rudy’s Farm in the 1960s, the largest herd west of the Mississippi River, Music Valley is now the place people roam to have fun Nashville-style. visitmusiccity.com/musicvalleymerchants


Musica, Music Row Roundabout. At 40-feet-high, Musica is the largest bronze figure group in America. Unveiled in 2003, this group of nine colossal bronze figures celebrates the energy and diversity of the music industry in Nashville.

nashville children’s theatre, 25 Middleton St., 254-9103. NCT celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2011, making it the oldest professional children’s theater in the country. Providing live theater for kids and families, as well as year-round drama classes, NCT has a national reputation

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for being generally awesome. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

nashville nightlife dinner theater, 2620 Music Valley Dr., 885-4747. One of the city’s most popular dinner shows, Nashville Nightlife showcases the Best of Country dinner and show. Enjoy songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Guest appearances include Opry star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and many others. Dinner served 5:15 pm, 6:30 pm showtime. Admission fee. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. nashvillenightlife.com


nashville pedal tavern, Demonbreun & Division St., 390-5038. A new spin on pub crawls. A 16-person bar on wheels. nashvillepedaltavern.com

nashville shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050. 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, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. nashvilleshores.com

nashville visitor information center – broadway, 501 Broadway, 259-4747. In the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, this VIC has a gift shop with a large selection of exclusive Nashville souvenirs. Also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of brochures, coupons, concierge assistance, live music and a relaxing atmosphere. 8:30 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun. Free. visitmusiccity.com

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nashville visitor information center – fourth avenue, 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250, 259-4730. In the U.S. Bank building, this VIC features music-themed giftware, art and home accessories. Also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of brochures, coupons and concierge assistance. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. visitmusiccity.com

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nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk., 833-1534. Discover amazing animals thriving in natural habitats set along shaded pathways. The zoo offers an exotic escape without ever leaving the city limits. Kids will love our huge Jungle Gym, Wild Animal Carousel or the Wilderness Express train. 9 am-6 pm March 15-Oct. 14, 9 am-4 pm Oct. 15-March 14. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Government. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvillezoo.org


national corvette museum, 350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY, (270) 781-7973, (800) 538-3883. More than 70 Corvettes on display, special exhibits, interactive pit crew challenge, educational driving simulators, Corvette store and cafe. Monster Mash, Breakfast with Santa, September 11 exhibit, Country Music Stars and Cars exhibit. Sit in a Corvette and register to win one. 8 am-5 pm. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards:

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national museum of african american music, 1506 Church St., Ste. 230, 301-8724. Will feature exhibits


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highlighting music instruments, great vocalists, genres, and hands-on music creation and production. Opening in 2013. nmaam.com

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. nashvilleopera.org

old fashioned smiley hollow hayride and barndance co., inc., P.O. Box 620, Ridgetop, 859-6310. Authentic party facility in the hills of Tennessee, only 20 minutes from Nashville. smileyhollow.com

opry mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN. Reopening spring of 2012. Call for more details. Visit Nashville’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Opry Mills combines 200 discount and specialty retailers, theme restaurants and entertainment venues under one roof. 10 am-9:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. oprymills.com

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parthenon, 2600 West End Ave., Centennial Park, 862-8431. Tennessee’s centennial birthday present, the Parthenon is the world’s only full-scale replica of the ancient Greek temple, complete with a 42-foot indoor statue of Athena and amazing architectural features. The Parthenon is available after hours for events, utilizing the building’s unique art galleries and outdoor plaza area. Usage is through support membership and is tax deductible. 9 am-4:30 pm Tue.-Sat., 12:30-4:30 pm Sun. June-Aug. Admission fee. parthenon.org

redneck comedy tour, 316-0014. See the Nashville hot spots and laugh along the way. theredneckbus.com

the rise of the southern biscuit, 3545 Couchville Pk., Hermitage, 394-5901. Munch on biscuit samplings as you watch the Emmy-winning film The Rise of the Southern Biscuit at one of our classic Southern venues. Then roll up your sleeves and roll out the dough with author/filmmaker Maryann Byrd as she teaches you to make a biscuit. theriseofthesouthernbiscuit.com

ryman auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., 889-3060. Bring your group to the Ryman – most famous as the former home of the Grand Ole Opry. Take a backstage tour through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of our rich musical past. Browse the many exhibits on display and even have your picture taken on the stage graced by countless legends for more than a century. 9 am-4 pm. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. ryman.com


sarratt cinema at vanderbilt university, Vanderbilt Pl. near 24th Ave., Sarratt Student Center, 343-6666. Cinema features second-run, foreign, classic and independent films fall, winter and spring. Call or visit website for schedule. Free. 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


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schermerhorn symphony center, One Symphony Pl., 687-6500. 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: Caters to Groups. nashvillesymphony.org

sumner county cvb, P.O. Box 957, Gallatin, 230-8474, (888) 301-7866. See nine historic sites, two wineries, the former home of Conway Twitty at Trinity Music City USA, shop and eat on the historic square and visit the area’s outdoor shopping complex. sumnercvb.com

tennessee 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 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. Open weekends for special events. Closed holidays. Free.

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tennessee sports hall of fame & museum, 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, 242-4750. This state-of-the-art, interactive museum pays tribute to Tennessee’s rich sports history. Honorees include Peyton Manning, Wilma Rudolph, Tracy Caulkins and Tim McCarver. The museum features virtual-reality basketball, two theaters and many interactive stations. 10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat. Admission fee. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. tshf.net

tennessee state capitol, Charlotte Ave. between Sixth & Seventh Ave., 741-2692, 741-0830. Designed by William Strickland, the historic Tennessee State Capitol looks much as it did when it was completed in 1859. One of the oldest working antebellum capitols in the nation, several areas have been restored to their 19th-century appearance. 9 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. Free. tnmuseum.org

tennessee state museum, 505 Deaderick St., 741-2692, (800) 407-4324. One of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s, with an extensive and impressive Civil War collection. Check the website for changing exhibitions. 10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun.; closed Mondays and Christmas, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday. tnmuseum.org


tommy’s tours, 2120 Lebanon Pk., Ste. 29, 335-2863. Comedic sightseeing tours of downtown Nashville and celebrities’ homes. tommystours.com

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. A modern meeting facility can accommodate up to 150 attendees. A full kitchen is available. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Web. Credit Cards:

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a tribute to the king: through the years 1953-1977, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Texas Troubadour Theatre, 758-0098, (866) 811-2502. This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of The King’s career. With more than 30 songs and five costume changes, this show thrills audiences of all ages. 6:30 pm seating, 7 pm show Mon. and Thu. March-Nov. Box office opens 10 am day of show. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. thenashvilleking.com


the upper room chapel & christian art museum, 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207, (877) 899-2780 Ext. 7206. The chapel features an 8-foot by 17-foot wood carving of The Last Supper and a 20-foot stained-glass window with a Christian Fellowship theme. The museum displays nativity scenes, illuminated manuscripts, Bibles, artifacts and paintings. Group-friendly walking. Free bus and car parking. 8:30 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-1 pm Sat. Closed Sun. and holidays. Free. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. upperroom.org/chapel


vanderbilt university, 2201 West End Ave., 322-7311. Located 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville, the campus is a parklike setting. Vanderbilt is home to more than 300 plant varieties and was designated a national arboretum in 1988. Buildings on campus date to its founding in 1873. vanderbilt.edu

Wave country, 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., 885-1052. One of the area’s only wave-action swimming pools. Ride the waves or just let them lap at your feet. Wave Country also features three water flumes and two speed slides. There’s even a kiddie pool with water-dropping features and a children’s playground. 4-6 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-5 pm Memorial Day-Labor Day. Weekends only after the first day of school in mid-Aug. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP. nashville.gov/parks

Wildhorse saloon, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8200. Enjoy the award-winning menu, the best in live entertainment and a larger-than-life dance floor. The Wildhorse Saloon offers space for special events, including a private banquet room, a mezzanine level, the contemporary third floor or the entire club. 11 am-12:30 am Sun.-Thu., 11 am-2:45 am Fri.-Sat. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. wildhorsesaloon.com


Willie nelson & friends museum & general store, 2613 McGavock Pk., 885-1515. A Nashville tradition for 31 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 am-7 pm Mon.-Thu., 9 am-8 pm Fri.-Sat., 9 am-6 pm Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards:

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Wilson county cvb, 233 E. Gay St., Lebanon, 453-9655, (800) 789-1327. Organization with a mission to positively impact the area’s economy through external marketing efforts at select markets. visitwilsoncounty.com

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antique archaeology nashville, 1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130, 810-9906. Mike Wolfe from History Channel’s American Pickers opens his second Antique Archaeology location. 10-6 Mon.-Sat., 12-5 Sun. Credit Cards:

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barbershop harmony society, 110 Seventh Ave. N., 823-3993. The largest all-male singing organization in the world, with 30,000 members focused on building better lives through singing. Visit our shop for music, apparel and gifts. barbershop.org

berry hill district, Bransford Ave. & Thompson Ln., 383-3672. Pedestrian-friendly shopping neighborhood with locally owned boutiques and restaurants near downtown. berryhilldistrict.com

bitchstraps.com studio, 172 Second Ave. N., Ste. 304, 915-0354. High-quality leather guitar straps and music accessories made locally. The perfect gifts for hard-to-buy-for musicians. We are the only recording studio in downtown Nashville. bitchstraps.com

boswell’s music city harley-davidson, 180 Second Ave. N., 401 Fessler’s Ln., 242-7078. As a Nashville landmark,

Boswell’s Music City Harley-Davidson is located in the heart of historic downtown, supplying the latest in Harley-Davidson gifts and apparel, along with vintage motorcycles and photographs that display Nashville motorcycling heritage for more than 90 years. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4 pm Sat., 11 am-3 pm Sun. boswellsharley.com

butler’s run, 138 Second Ave. N.. This tall breezeway between First and Second avenues is home to retail shops that offer visitors candy, souvenirs, jewelry, gifts and memorabilia. Located just north of Broadway, it is named after the owner’s dog, Butler.

the cocoa tree, 1200 Fifth Ave. N., Ste. 104, 255-5060, (866) 955-5060. Located in the historic Germantown neighborhood, The Cocoa Tree is Nashville’s first artisan chocolate cafe. Chocolatier and owner Bethany Thouin has created more than 20 signature truffle flavors and unique chocolate desserts and confections. thecocoatree.com

coolsprings galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, 771-2128. Features more than 165 specialty stores, Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears, and a 500-seat food court. Enjoy

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shopping at Coach, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Talbots, Express and more. Located 15 miles south of Nashville, it’s the perfect place to shop. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., noon- 6 pm Sun. Discounts: Web. coolspringsgalleria.com


designer renaissance co., 2822 Bransford Ave., 297-8822. Women’s consignment, featuring designer and trendy clothing and accessories in fun Berry Hill. Look for the big red purse. designerrenaissance.com

the district, 178 Second Ave. N., Ste. 402, 400-0178. Located on the banks of the Cumberland River, these charming Victorian buildings house chic restaurants, hip nightclubs and trendy shops with everything from jewelry to clothing, to local art and nostalgic Americana. thedistrictnashville.org

emma’s flowers and gifts, 2410 West End Ave., 327-0202. A full-service, family-owned retail flower provider since 1938. Housed in the pink building on West End Avenue, close to Centennial Park. emmasflowers.com

ernest tubb record shops Downtown – Broadway, 417 Broadway, 255-7503. Opryland/Music Valley, 2416 Music Valley Dr., 889-2474. Historic landmark institution in Nashville’s country music history. Ernest Tubb’s Green Hornet Tour Bus on display and open for viewing. Midnite Jamboree, which is free and open to the public, still broadcasts each week after the Grand Ole Opry on WSM AM 650 from the Texas Troubadour Theatre. Hours vary according to season. Discounts: AARP, Web. Credit Cards: ernesttubb.com


french’s shoes & boots, 126B Second Ave. N., 736-2934. Offering the lowest prices in Nashville on a wide variety of women’s, men’s and kids’ Western and fashion boots, shoes, sandals, ladies’ handbags and Western wear. Shop our “buy one get two free” selection. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: musiccityboots.com

hartmann factory store, 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon, 449-8000. Enjoy up to 70 percent off on fine handcrafted luggage, business cases and personal leather accessories. 9 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. hartmann.com

high note liquors, 2471 McGavock Pk., #B, 885-8286. Friendly staff, good selection and a wide variety of liquors and wines.

hill center green hills, 4039 Hillsboro Pk., 252-8101. Located in Nashville’s most desirable shopping neighborhood, the Hill Center Green Hills is a vibrant addition to the city’s shopping scene, offering unusual local boutiques, restaurants, nationally recognized retailers and exciting retail discoveries. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: hillcentergreenhills.com


hillsboro village, 21st Ave. & Wedgewood. Conveniently located near Vanderbilt and Belmont universities, Hillsboro Village is a collection of specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants perfect for a day’s stroll. A four-block radius with all the makings of its own village, this quaint Nashville neighborhood has rejuvenated the community and attracted young professionals for living and playing. hillsborovillage.com

imogene + Willie, 2601 12th Ave. S., 292-5005. A Nashville-based fashion company that specializes in denim. We believe in the integrity of American-made products; therefore, much of our inventory is made inside our store, a 1950s gas station that we retrofitted to house a showroom and a sewing area. 11 am-7 pm Mon.-Fri., 11 am-6 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. imogeneandwillie.com

Jefferson street shopping district, 1215 Ninth Ave. N., 726-5867. Historic African-American business and shopping district featuring options ranging from art galleries to salons. jumptojefferson.com

lebanon premium outlets, One Outlet Village Blvd., Lebanon, 444-0433. Located less than 30 miles from Nashville, Lebanon Premium Outlets offers impressive savings at more than 60 designer and brand-name outlets, including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Gap, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Off I-40, Exit 238. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 10 am- 7 pm Sun. Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Caters to Groups. premiumoutlets.com/lebanon

macy’s, 3813 Hillsboro Pk., 383-3300. In Nashville for vacation or business? A special welcome plus exclusive savings await you. Visit Macy’s 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 the gift wrap department. (Some exclusions apply.) Credit Cards: visitmacysusa.com

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the mall at green hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., 298-5478. Featuring some of the finest specialty stores in the area with MAC, Origins, Aveda, bebe, Benetton, Betsey Johnson, Coach, Lillie Rubin, Talbots Woman, Tiffany & Co. and many more. Located on the corner of Hillsboro and Abbott Martin roads. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., noon-6 pm Sun. themallatgreenhills.com


manuel american designs, inc., 1922 Broadway, 321-5444. An exclusive tailor to the stars for more than 50 years. Manuel made Johnny Cash the Man in Black and put Elvis in gold lamé. Showroom open daily. Fittings by appointment. manuelcouture.com

metropolitan Wines, 401 Church St., 248-9463. Located in the heart of downtown, inside the historic L&C Tower, Metropolitan Wines is a fine wine and spirits store within walking distance of the area’s hotels and residences. We offer a great selection of local Tennessee wines. 9 am- 11 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-11 pm Sat. metrowinenashville.com

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. 9:30 am-5:30 pm daily. Closed Tue. in Jan. and Feb. countrymusichalloffame.com

nashville farmers’ market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 880-2001, 880-2000. Adjacent to the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the farmers market has 10 restaurants, an international food market, two nurseries and 208 open-air spaces for farmers, artisans, producers and all types of merchants. Open year round. Flea market every Fri.-Sun. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and more. 8 am-6 pm daily. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvillefarmersmarket.org

nordstrom, 2130 Abbott Martin Rd., 850-6700. One of the nation’s leading fashion specialty retailers with 214 U.S. stores located in 28 states. nordstrom.com

opry mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN. Reopening spring of 2012. Call for more details. Visit Nashville’s

premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Opry Mills combines 200 discount and specialty retailers, theme restaurants and entertainment venues under one roof. 10 am-9:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. oprymills.com


oshi international floral studio, 206 Capitol Blvd., 972-5425. Perri Crutcher has been designing for 20 years all over the world, from such diverse locations as New York, Paris, Istanbul and Asheville, N.C. Discounts: Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: oshiflowers.com

the peanut shop, 19 Arcade, 256-3394. Located in the Arcade in downtown Nashville, The Peanut Shop has been serving Music City since 1927. Once the home of Planters Peanuts, the nuts are fresh-roasted and salted daily. Step into the past and enjoy the taste of fresh-roasting nuts, including cashews, almonds, pecans and nuts smothered in milk and dark chocolate. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. nashvillenut.com

rivergate mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville, 859-3458. Featuring more than 150 stores, Dillard’s, Sears, Macy’s, JCPenney and 15 eateries. Enjoy awesome dining and extreme fun at Incredible Dave’s, with bowling, games and more. Located 10 miles north of Nashville, RiverGate Mall has something for the entire family. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., noon-6 pm Sun. Discounts: Web. rivergate-mall.com

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. schakolad.com

simply the best $10 boutique, 176 Second Ave. N., 251-0004. Everything in the store is $10. The District’s premier shopping destination for jewelry, hats, fashion, accessories, sunglasses and gifts. tendollarboutique.com

valley market, 2425 Music Valley Dr., 885-9494. The prime location in the heart of Music Valley makes this the perfect stop for gasoline and other last-minute needs.

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nashville sounds, 534 Chestnut St., 242-4371. The Sounds are Nashville’s AAA affiliate to the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are Nashville’s oldest sports franchise. They were the 2005 Pacific Coast League Champions and 2006 and 2007 Division Champions. nashvillesounds.com


franklin american mortgage 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 in September through Ticketmaster. musiccitybowl.com

tennessee titans – nfl, One Titans Way, LP Field, Information line: 565-4178. The AFC South Tennessee Titans begin another sold-out season in the much-heralded home of the NFL’s loudest fans. titansonline.com

nashville predators – nhl, 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, Tickets & information: 770-PUCK. The Nashville Predators offer a season of 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. nashvillepredators.com

country music marathon & 1/2 marathon, (800) 311-1255. 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. cmmarathon.com

The Nashville area is home to more than 20 colleges and universities that offer sports fans exciting action on almost a year-round basis, highlighted by the Southeastern, Ohio Valley, Atlantic Sun and Sun Belt conferences. Nashville also plays host each December to the Music City Bowl, which pits

the SEC against the ACC in college football action. Log on to musiccitybowl.com for more information.

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. nashville.gov/parks

thomas f. frist centennial sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N., 862-8490. Year-round play on 19 courts, both indoor and outdoor. The Ruthelia Buchi Indoor Tennis Center features four hard courts. One of the outdoor courts features stadium seating for 2,500. Call for rates and hours. sportsplextennis.com

adagio massage co. & spa, 1300 Division St., 777-0602. Provides spa services and serious results-oriented skin care in a most relaxing environment.

relâche, 2800 Opryland Dr., 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 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, nail, hand and foot care, and hairstyling. Indoor/outdoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa: 7:30 am-8 pm daily. Reservations strongly recommended. Fitness center 24 hours. Indoor pool: 6 am-10 pm. Outdoor pool: 9 am-9 pm. gaylordopryland.com

gaylord springs golf links, 18 Springhouse Ln., 458-1730, (866) 51-LINKS. 18 holes; par 72 Discounts: AARP, Web. Credit Cards:

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harpeth hills golf course, 2424 Old Hickory Blvd., 862-8493. 18 holes; par 72 nashville.gov/PARKS/golf/harpethhills

mccabe golf course, 46th Ave. N. & Murphy Rd., 862-8491. 27 holes; par 70, par 36

percy Warner golf course, Forrest Park Dr. off Belle Meade Blvd., 352-9958. 9 holes; par 34

shelby golf course, S. 19th & Fatherland St., 862-8474. 18 holes; par 72

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ted rhodes golf course, 1901 Ed Temple Blvd., 862-8463. 18 holes; par 72

two rivers golf course, Two Rivers Pkwy. & McGavock, near Opryland, 889-2675. 18 holes; par 72

vinny links golf course, 2009 Sevier St., 880-1720. Youth Golf Program, open Memorial Day-Labor Day. 9 holes; par 28

old hickory lake, US 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 Rd., 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.

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, 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. nashville.gov/parks

(888) 867-2757. Take time to get outdoors and explore the natural, cultural and historical wonder of Middle Tennessee’s state parks. With more than 15 parks offering camping, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, swimming and golfing, you can make memories that will last a lifetime. tn.gov/environment/parks

radnor lake state park, 1160 Otter Creek Rd., 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. radnorlake.org

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getting sirius about songwriting Take a group of talented musicians, seat them in a semicircle on stage, and you have what’s known in Music City as “songwriters in the round.”

It’s a tradition that’s heard at many of the city’s clubs, as well as every month on Sirius XM, North America’s No. 1 satellite radio company, which broadcasts live daily from Nashville and five other major cities in the United States and Canada.

Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits, produced by the Nashville CVB and broadcast on Sirius XM Radio, is an opportunity to experience the city’s most celebrated industry.

Taped live before audiences at various Nashville venues, the series presents songwriters of all genres performing their hits. Go to visitmusiccity.com for a schedule of air dates.


alexis inn & suites, Airport/Northeast, 600 Ermac Dr. at Elm Hill Pk. 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. 108 rooms, 27 suites, 44 king beds, 34 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. alexisinn.com

best Western downtown convention center, Downtown – North of Broadway, 711 Union St., 242-4311, (800) 627-3297. Free deluxe continental breakfast, in-room hardwired Internet access (wireless available in lobby and breakfast room) and use of exercise room. Coin-operated guest laundry, ATM, full-service convenience store and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch on-site. Nominal fee of $10 per day for parking, which includes valet. 101 rooms, 1 suite, 26 king beds, 75 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. bestwestern.com/downtownconventioncenter

best Western suites, Opryland/Music Valley, 201 Music City Cir., 902-9940, (888) 994-9940, F: 902-9950. Conveniently near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, the hotel offers guests a deluxe continental breakfast, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, iron and board, on-site laundry and free parking. 100 rooms, 100 suites, 28 king beds, 72 double beds. Amenities:

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club-hotel nashville, Opryland/Music Valley, 2435 Atrium Way, 883-0500, F: 889-4827. 133 rooms, 16 suites, 35 king beds, 82 double beds. Amenities:

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comfort inn – music city, Metro Center/North Nashville, 2407 Brick Church Pk., 226-3300, (877) 424-6423, F: 226-0170. Conveniently located just 4 miles from downtown Nashville and only minutes away from all of Nashville’s beautiful downtown attractions.

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key to symbolsOffers 118 guest rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and a full, hot deluxe breakfast. 118 rooms, 88 suites, 49 king beds, 69 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. choicehotels.com/hotel/tn389

comfort inn opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 2516 Music Valley Dr., 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, 21 king beds, 100 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government.

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comfort inn West, West Nashville, 412 White Bridge Pl., 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 in the rooms. 65 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards:

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comfort suites airport, Airport/Northeast, 2521 Elm Hill Pk., 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, 47 king beds, 27 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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country inn & suites – airport, Airport/Northeast, 590 Donelson Pk., 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. 94 rooms, 20 suites, 61 king beds, 33 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. countryinns.com/nashvilletn_airport

country inn & suites – airport east, East Nashville, 3423 Percy Priest Dr., 277-1099, (800) 456-4000. Free, hot breakfast, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, weekday newspaper and in-room amenities, including refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. 63 rooms, 33 suites, 43 king beds, 20 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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country inn & suites by carlson nashville south, South Nashville, 400 Collins Park Dr., Antioch, 731-8540, (800) 456-4000. All in-room amenities: hot breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, two-room Jacuzzi suites, and meeting and banquet space up to 200 people. 100 rooms, 40 suites, 28 king beds, 37 double beds. Amenities:

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courtyard by marriott – brentwood, Outside Davidson County, 103 E. Park Dr.,Brentwood, 371-9200. Located in the Maryland Farms office complex. Full-service business center, 24-hour deli and market, and Bistro Restaurant open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner – all available on-site. 145 rooms, 13 suites, 90 king beds, 42 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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courtyard by marriott – franklin/cool springs, Outside Davidson County, 2001 Meridian Blvd., Franklin, 778-0080, F: 778-0086. 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. 126 rooms, 8 suites, 56 king beds, 56 double beds. Amenities:

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courtyard by marriott – goodlettsville, Metro Center/North Nashville, 865 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, 851-3000. Come enjoy our 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: goodlettsvillecourtyard.com

courtyard by marriott – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 2508 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9500, F: 883-0172. Convenient to the airport, downtown Nashville, shopping and entertainment. The hotel offers a full-service business center, 24-hour market and Bistro Restaurant open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner. Full-service bar on-site, as well as an outdoor pool. 145 rooms, 11 suites, 86 king beds, 48 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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courtyard by marriott – nashville downtown, Downtown – North of Broadway, 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. 192 rooms, 11 suites, 132 king beds, 60 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards:

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courtyard by marriott – near opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 125 Music City Cir., 882-9133. Offering free parking, wireless Internet, indoor pool and transportation to airport and Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center for a minimal fee. 94 rooms, 7 suites, 40 king beds, 54 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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courtyard by marriott – vanderbilt/West end, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 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. 226 rooms, 7 suites, 142 king beds, 73 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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days inn opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 2460 Music Valley Dr., 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, 26 king beds, 60 double beds. Amenities:

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days inn stadium, Downtown – North of Broadway, 211 N. First St., 254-1551, (800) 251-3038. Conveniently located with many in-room amenities. On-site lounge and restaurant. 180 rooms, 61 king beds, 119 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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doubletree by hilton nashville – downtown, Downtown – North of Broadway, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200, (800) 222-8733, F: 747-4815. Warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at check-in. Complimentary high-speed Internet, live music in Swank’s, Starbucks, indoor pool, fitness center, business center and gift shop. 337 rooms, 7 suites, 134 king beds, 197 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.

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doubletree suites by hilton nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 2424 Atrium Way, 889-8889, (800) 222-8733, F: 883-7779. All of our 138 spacious, two-room suites are comfortably appointed with separate sleeping and parlor areas, work desk, two color TVs, sleeper sofas, Wolfgang Puck coffee and tea, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, complimentary wireless Internet, complimentary parking, two telephones with data ports and voice mail. Hotel guests will love the sparkling, heated indoor and outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness center, inviting patio and video game room. Enjoy casual, relaxed dining with your favorite selections at our Bistro Restaurant and kick back with cocktails. The hotel provides the perfect family vacation or leisure travel accommodations and location. 138 suites, 133 king beds, 35 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvilleairportsuites.doubletree.com

drury inn & suites airport, Airport/Northeast, 555 Donelson Pk., 902-0400, (800) 439-1169. Free hot breakfast. Free cold beverages and hot snacks (5:30-7 pm). Enjoy one hour of free long distance. Stay connected with free high-speed Internet access in all rooms and wireless

Internet in the lobby. Indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool. 155 rooms, 25 suites, 50 king beds, 50 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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econo lodge nashville, Metro Center/North Nashville, 1412 Brick Church Pk., 226-3230. Featuring spacious rooms, easy interstate access, plus a continental breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi. 122 rooms, 10 suites. Amenities:

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embassy suites nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 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, 208 king beds, 88 double beds. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com

embassy suites nashville at vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1811 Broadway, 320-8899, (800) 362-2779, F: 320-8881. Offering 2,600 square feet of meeting space, full-service banquet and catering, meeting planner specials based upon availability. Hotel guests receive a full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and complimentary manager’s reception each evening. 208 suites, 134 king beds, 74 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/BNAESES-Embassy-Suites-Nashville-at-Vanderbilt-Tennessee/index.do

fairfield inn nashville – airport, Airport/Northeast, 911 Airport Center Dr., 872-0109, (800) 228-2800. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, free parking and executive rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. 93 rooms, 21 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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fairfield inn and suites nashville at opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 211 Music City Cir., 872-8939, (800) 656-7792. One mile from the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills mall. Shuttle service to Gaylord Opryland® Resort (minimal fee). Close to golf courses, restaurants and nightlife. Near interstates I-40, I-24, I-65. 109 rooms, 9 suites, 37 king beds, 72 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. marriott.com/BNAOP


fiddlers inn, Opryland/Music Valley, 2410 Music Valley Dr., 885-1440, F: 883-6477. Clean, comfortable rooms. Next to Cracker Barrel and minutes from the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills. 202 rooms, 2 suites, 60 king beds, 142 double beds. Amenities:

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four points by sheraton nashville – brentwood, South Nashville, 760 Old Hickory Blvd., 964-5500. As a full-service hotel, we’re proud to offer boutique services and a convenient location just 9 miles south of Nashville. fourpoints.com/brentwood

gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-2800, (888) 777-6779, F: 458-2828. 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® Resort & Convention Center is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and world-class entertainment. Within the resort, cruise down the Delta River; experience Aqua – beautiful dancing waters set to an array of music and lights; dance the night away to live music in the lounges and so much more. 2,881 rooms, 174 suites, 661 king beds, 2,051 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards:

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guesthouse inn & suites, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 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. 108 rooms, 6 suites, 20 king beds, 88 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvilleguesthouseinn.com

guesthouse intl. inn & suites, Opryland/Music Valley, 2420 Music Valley Dr., 885-4030, (800) 214-8378, F: 885-4347. Located in the heart of Music Valley. 184 rooms, 13 suites, 9 king beds, 155 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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hampton inn & suites – green hills, Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Rd., 777-0001, F: 986-5200. A boutique, limited-service hotel located in the heart of Green Hills. We provide guests with cost-saving services and amenities, including complimentary expanded breakfast, parking, local telephone calls and high-speed wireless Internet access. 71 rooms, 26 suites, 72 king beds, 25 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP. Credit Cards:

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hampton inn & suites – nashville downtown, Downtown – SoBro, 310 Fourth Ave. S., 277-5000, (800) HAMPTON. Our upscale hotel is located in the heart of Music City. Walk to The District, Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, LP Field and more than 50 restaurants. Complimentary hot breakfast, USA Today, microwave and refrigerators in all rooms, LCD HDTVs and outstanding service. 154 rooms, 39 suites, 71 king beds, 83 double beds. Amenities:

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hampton inn & suites – nashville/smyrna, Outside Davidson County, 2573 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, 355-8432, (800) 486-7866. This beautiful property offers a hot breakfast, on-site convenience store, room service delivery by Ruby Tuesday and many in-room amenities, including laptop desks, newspaper and more. Within walking distance to restaurants and 15 miles from downtown. 83 rooms, 20 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. hamptoninn.com

hampton inn & suites – vanderbilt elliston place, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2330 Elliston Pl., 320-6060, (888) 880-5395. Along with traditional guest rooms, the hotel offers a new concept in lodging by providing spacious residential-style suites. Awarded the Circle of Excellence Award by Hilton Hotels. Continental breakfast, Cloud Nine beds, free parking and in-room amenities. 157 rooms, 35 suites, 58 king beds, 64 double beds. Amenities:

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hampton inn & suites nashville at opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 230 Rudy Cir., 620-2500, F: 620-2501. Conveniently located in the Opryland/Music Valley area just .8 mile from the Grand Ole Opry and the Gaylord Opryland® Hotel & Convention Center. This beautifully decorated hotel offers standard rooms, studio suites and meeting space. We have a complimentary hot breakfast bar, free wireless Internet throughout the hotel, outdoor pool, on-site exercise room, business center, sweet shop and guest laundry, plus an award-winning staff at your service. 86 rooms, 36 suites, 47 king beds, 75 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. hampton.com

hampton inn – brentwood, South Nashville, 5630 Franklin Pk. Cir., Brentwood, 373-2212, (800) HAMPTON, F: 370-9832. A beautifully appointed hotel with refurbished rooms and public space. Ten minutes from downtown. Free parking on-site and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker. 112 rooms, 57 king beds, 51 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvillebrentwood.hamptoninn.com

hampton inn – hickory hollow, South Nashville, 210 Crossings Pl., Antioch, 731-9911, (800) 426-7866, F: 731-9912. Enjoy all the fun, adventure and history that Nashville has to offer from the convenience of nearby Antioch. The Nashville Hampton Inn hotel at Hickory Hollow is located on I-24, just minutes from downtown Nashville and the Nashville International Airport. 87 rooms, 53 king beds, 34 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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hampton inn – vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 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 Nashville Predators hockey. 171 rooms, 1 suite, 90 king beds, 81 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. hamptoninnnashville.com

hampton inn bellevue, West Nashville, 7815 Coley Davis Rd., 662-3133. Relax in our beautiful hotel located on I-40 minutes from downtown Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Cheekwood and Percy Warner Golf Course. bellevuenashville.hamptoninn.com

the hermitage hotel, Downtown – North of Broadway, 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. 120 rooms, 4 suites, 96 king beds, 24 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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hilton garden inn – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 412 Royal Pkwy., 884-0088. Just outside the airport and 8 miles from downtown, rooms feature king or two queen beds, a large work desk, two phone lines, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and much more. Restaurant and lounge on-site. 110 rooms, 63 king beds, 47 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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hilton garden inn – vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1715 Broadway, 369-5900, (877) STAYHGI, F: 369-5901. Located in Nashville’s West End. Situated less than 1 mile from downtown Nashville’s entertainment district, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, many other Nashville attractions, and only steps away from Music Row and Vanderbilt University. 194 rooms, 24 suites, 96 king beds, 98 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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hilton garden inn nashville – smyrna, Outside Davidson County, 2631 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, 355-6262, F: 355-6263. Only minutes from Nashville and Murfreesboro. Great amenities such as a five-hole putting green, 32-inch flat-screen televisions, and microwaves and refrigerators in each room. 112 rooms, 2 suites, 72 king beds, 40 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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hilton garden inn nashville franklin cool springs, Outside Davidson County, 9150 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin, 656-2700, F: 656-2660. Located in the heart of Franklin, placing you in a historical Southern town filled with plantations, shopping and natural beauty. All Garden Sleep System guest rooms, meeting facilities for up to 200 people, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, complimentary parking and bus parking. 131 rooms, 4 suites, 85 king beds, 42 double beds. Amenities:

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hilton nashville downtown, Downtown – Broadway, 121 Fourth Ave. S., 620-1000, (800) 445-8667, F: 620-2050. Nashville’s only AAA Four-Diamond, all-suite luxury hotel. Perfectly located in the heart of Music City, adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Bridgestone Arena and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Expansive atrium lobby, mahogany grand staircase, spacious accommodations and flexible meeting space. 330 suites, 169 king beds, 141 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military. Credit Cards: nashvillehilton.com


hilton suites brentwood, Outside Davidson County, 9000 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood, 370-0111, (800) HILTONS, F: 370-0272. Come experience Southern hospitality at its finest. Nestled in the rolling hills of Williamson County, we’re the only full-service, all-suite hotel located in Brentwood. 203 suites, 173 king beds, 30 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. brentwood.hilton.com

holiday inn – the crossings, South Nashville, 201 Crossings Pl., 731-2361, F: 731-6828. A full-service hotel conveniently located off I-24 Exit 60, Hickory Hollow Parkway. Hotel is half a mile from Hickory Hollow Mall, 10 miles from downtown and 15 miles from the Opryland area. Additionally, we are located 7 miles from Nashville

International Airport with a complimentary airport shuttle available daily from 5 am until midnight. Restaurant and lounge in hotel with room service available. 138 rooms, 83 king beds, 55 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.

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holiday inn express, Downtown – Broadway, 920 Broadway, 244-0150, (877) 443-7829. Renovated hotel, ideally situated for all attractions, Music Row and Nashville’s nightlife. Enjoy a continental breakfast and many in-room amenities. 285 rooms, 14 suites, 145 king beds, 140 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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holiday inn express & suites – mt. Juliet, Outside Davidson County, 565 S. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, 553-5200, F: 553-5210. Our hotel sits amid Market Place, just off Interstate 40, and is just two years old. Our accommodations are very clean, comfortable and, most of all, a great value. 82 rooms, 40 suites, 52 king beds, 30 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards:

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holiday inn express – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 1111 Airport Center Dr., 883-1366, (800) HOLIDAY. Conveniently located off I-40. Enjoy the large glass atrium with fireplace and many other amenities.

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holiday inn express and suites – smyrna, Outside Davidson County, 2565 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, 893-9992, F: 893-9994. Come stay at one of the top hotels in the Smyrna area. We are located only minutes from downtown Nashville and other Nashville attractions. We look forward to calling you our guest. 95 rooms, 20 suites, 47 king beds, 28 double beds. Amenities:

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holiday inn express hotel & suites – brentwood, South Nashville, 5566 Franklin Pk. Cir., 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, 45 king beds, 65 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnahs

holiday inn express hotel & suites – opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 2461 McGavock Pk., 829-7777. With our world-class service and proximity to Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, 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, 25 king beds, 53 double beds. Amenities:

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holiday inn express nashville lenox, West Nashville, 5612 Lenox Ave., 353-0700, F: 352-0361. Just 5 miles from downtown Nashville off I-40, this is a great place to stay to see all area attractions – Grand Ole Opry, Parthenon, Nashville Zoo and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Shop the Nashville Farmers’ Market or Green Hills and Opry Mills malls. 105 rooms, 3 suites, 30 king beds, 55 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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holiday inn opryland airport/briley parkway, Airport/Northeast, 2200 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9770, (800) 633-4427, F: 391-4265. Minutes from Nashville International Airport and downtown, and perfect for your next event or visit. Well-appointed guest rooms, plus an on-site restaurant, lounge and meeting space. 383 rooms, 183 king beds, 200 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. hinashville.com

holiday inn vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707, (888) HOLIDAY, F: 320-4850. The renovated hotel features an on-site restaurant and lounge. Located near Vanderbilt University and minutes from great shopping, restaurants, the Parthenon, downtown and Music Row. All rooms feature

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

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

Popular restaurants near Music Row often attract singers, songwriters and music executives.

Other possible star-sighting opportunities include the Grand Ole Opry, a show at The Bluebird Cafe, The Stage on Broadway or other downtown honky-tonks, shopping in the upscale boutiques at The Mall at Green Hills, visiting the Music City Walk of Fame, and even dropping by the Visitor Information Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue.


microwaves, refrigerators and private balconies. 300 rooms, 3 suites, 170 king beds, 130 double beds. Amenities:

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homewood suites airport, Airport/Northeast, 2640 Elm Hill Pk., 884-8111, (800) 491-6864, F: 884-0011. This upscale property caters to the extended-stay guest, as well as the business traveler. Located 1.5 miles from 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 and on-site convenience store. 121 rooms, 106 suites, 107 king beds, 14 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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homewood suites nashville downtown, Downtown – Printers Alley, 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, 101 king beds, 12 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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hotel indigo downtown, Downtown – North of Broadway, 301 Union St., 891-6000, (877) 270-1392. Delivering 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 19 extended-stay residences. In addition, there is a full-service Starbucks and Phi Restaurant and Lounge. 97 rooms, 1 suite, 89 king beds, 7 double beds. Amenities:

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hotel indigo nashville music row/vanderbilt, Music Row/Demonbreun, 1719 West End Ave., 329-4200, (866) 2-INDIGO, F: 329-4205. Delivering peace and renewal, with 140 oversized, hardwood-floor guest rooms, along with an art gallery-style entrance. On-site coffeehouse, plush bedding and much more. Live entertainment each evening. 140 rooms, 7 suites, 57 king beds, 77 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. hotelindigo.com

hotel preston, Airport/Northeast, 733 Briley Pkwy., 361-5900, F: 367-4468. This hip, happening hotel offers a new attitude in Nashville hospitality with luxurious boutique-style accommodations, plush bedding, Aveno products, Tazo teas 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, 71 king beds, 125 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: hotelpreston.com

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hutton hotel, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1808 West End Ave., 340-9333, F: 340-0010. An independent luxury hotel with 247 rooms and 13,600 square feet of meeting space. A unique property providing a wide range of amenities and services specifically created for the Hutton guest. 247 rooms, 53 suites, 154 king beds, 37 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. huttonhotel.com


hyatt place brentwood, South Nashville, 202 Summit View Dr., Brentwood, 661-9477, (888) 492-8847, F: 661-9936. Our comfortable guest rooms and stylish facilities are perfect for school groups, sports groups or any group imaginable. Inviting public areas make you feel more than welcome while socializing and relaxing with others. Plus, we’ll work with groups to create a room block of 10 or more rooms. Everyone will enjoy daily complimentary continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and our 24/7 Guest Kitchen serving freshly prepared snacks and entrees around the clock. 124 rooms, 76 king beds, 48 double beds. Amenities:

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hyatt place nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 721 Royal Pkwy., 493-5200, (888) 492-8847, F: 391-3100. This Nashville hotel features spacious guest rooms, each with the Hyatt Grand Bed and a 42-inch flat-panel HDTV. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, 24/7 Guest Kitchen serving made-to- order snacks and entrees, an e-room with complimentary computers and printers, and a Bakery Cafe that serves Starbucks specialty coffees, premium beers and wines. 83 rooms, 57 king beds, 26 double beds. Amenities:

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hyatt place opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 220 Rudy’s Cir., 872-0422, (888) 492-8847. A new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone’s reach. Our guests will enjoy spacious guest rooms with 42-inch flat-panel, high-definition televisions; 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. Gallery Kitchen with 24/7 food service, Starbucks coffee, beer and wine. 123 rooms, 83 king beds, 40 double beds. Amenities:

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loews vanderbilt hotel, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2100 West End Ave., 320-1700, (800) 336-3335. 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® and Museum. 340 rooms, 14 suites, 210 king beds, 130 double beds. Amenities:

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mainstay suites brentwood, Outside Davidson County, 107 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 371-8477. Only 8 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:

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marriott vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2555 West End Ave., 321-1300, F: 321-1400. When seeking Nashville West End hotels, consider Nashville Marriott. Within walking distance of more than 50 restaurants and numerous entertainment venues, and ideally situated on the Vanderbilt University campus, we offer the smartest choice among downtown Nashville hotels for travelers looking to experience the best of this exhilarating city. In addition to the West End, there are a number of must-see places, and our complimentary shuttle conveniently takes you wherever you like within a 2-mile radius. From downtown music venues to the renowned Parthenon, the attractions on our area guide are certainly diverse. 307 rooms, 7 suites, 179 king beds, 122 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: marriottvanderbilt.com

millennium maxwell house hotel – nashville, Metro Center/North Nashville, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 259-4343, (866) 866-8086, F: 242-4967. Music-themed hotel, free parking, complimentary airport transportation, free transportation within 5-mile radius of hotel. Outdoor pool and pavilion area for outdoor events. 287 rooms, 4 suites, 98 king beds, 185 double beds. Amenities:

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nashville airport marriott, Airport/Northeast, 600 Marriott Dr., 889-9300, (800) 228-9290, F: 871-9167. Conveniently located between downtown Nashville and Nashville International Airport, we easily adapt to your 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, 148 king beds, 196 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.

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Quality inn & suites, Metro Center/North Nashville, 2401 Brick Church Pk., 226-4600. This renovated hotel is great for corporate, motorcoach, convention and leisure guests. Continental breakfast, free parking, micro-fridge and newspaper. 160 rooms, 41 king beds, 109 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA.


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radisson hotel – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 1112 Airport Center Dr., 889-9090, (800) 333-3333. Upscale hotel 1 mile from the airport and convenient to downtown, the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Guests experience warm hospitality, an inviting atmosphere and top-notch services. 180 rooms, 24 suites, 42 king beds, 106 double beds. Amenities:

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radisson hotel – opryland, Opryland/Music Valley, 2401 Music Valley Dr., 889-0800, (800) 333-3333. Only 9 miles from the airport and adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (with free shuttle service), the hotel features a restaurant, lounge, on-site concierge, Hertz car rental, sauna, free parking and in-room amenities, including a coffeemaker. 286 rooms, 5 suites, 71 king beds, 210 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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ramada inn & suites across titans stadium, Germantown/Jefferson Street, 303 Interstate Dr., 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. One hundred restaurants and clubs within 1 mile, three within one block. Complimentary breakfast and business center. 120 rooms, 5 suites, 60 king beds, 60 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military. Credit Cards:

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ramada inn & suites opryland – airport, Opryland/Music Valley, 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, 73 king beds, 47 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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ramada inn franklin, Outside Davidson County, 6210 Hospitality Dr., Franklin, 791-4004. Located near historic downtown Franklin. Whether your visit is for vacation, a convention, business or sports, we’ll provide great service and accommodations that exceed your expectations. 45 rooms, 15 suites, 18 king beds, 23 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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renaissance nashville hotel, Downtown – Printers Alley, 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, 247 king beds, 410 double

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residence inn – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 2300 Elm Hill Pk., 889-8600, (800) 331-3131. Five minutes from Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 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, 168 double beds. Amenities:

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scarritt-bennett center, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 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. 139 rooms, 11 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:

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sheraton music city hotel, Airport/Northeast, 777 McGavock Pk., 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 and spa services available. 410 rooms, 50 suites, 170 king beds, 240 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. sheraton.com/musiccity

sheraton nashville downtown, Downtown – North of Broadway, 623 Union St., 259-2000. In the heart of Nashville, our 28-story hotel provides incredible views of the city in addition to a location accessible to all that Nashville has to offer, and a wide variety of amenities for our guests to enjoy. 472 rooms, 9 suites, 227 king beds, 236 double beds. Amenities:

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sleep inn – airport, East Nashville, 3437 Percy Priest Dr., 882-9220, (877) 822-9820, F: 882-9251. Exit 219 on I-40, just 9 miles east of downtown and 3 miles from the airport. Our guests enjoy free Morning Medley Breakfast every day, as well as free airport transportation. 59 rooms, 13 king beds, 40 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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springhill suites by marriott – metrocenter, Metro Center/North Nashville, 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: Caters to Groups. marriott.com/bnasm

springhill suites by marriott – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 1100 Airport Center Dr., 884-6111,


(888) 287-9400. Each suite is up to 25 percent larger than comparably priced hotels; in-room amenities including coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator, complimentary breakfast and free parking. 150 suites. Amenities:

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super 8 – airport, Airport/Northeast, 720 Royal Pkwy., 889-8887, F: 885-7000. Featuring a 24-hour airport shuttle, complimentary breakfast buffet and other amenities. 103 rooms, 49 king beds, 51 double beds. Amenities:

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super 8 hermitage/nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 1414 Princeton Pl., Hermitage, 871-4545. Located just 4 miles from the Nashville International Airport and only 12 miles to downtown Nashville with easy access to Interstate 40. Free wireless high-speed in all rooms and public areas. Amenities: nashvillehotelairport.com

super 8 nashville West, West Nashville, 6924 Charlotte Pk., 356-6005. We offer free wireless, high-speed Internet in all guestrooms and public areas and free Superstart Breakfast. We are within 7 miles of downtown Nashville. Amenities: nashvillehotelwest.com

towneplace suites by marriott nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 2700 Elm Hill Pk., 232-3830. Nashville’s newest place to live like you when away from home, with functioning space for living and working in a cozy atmosphere. marriott.com/bnats

union station – a Wyndham historic hotel, Downtown – Broadway, 1001 Broadway, 726-1001, (800) 996-3426, F: 248-3554. Rediscover this majestic 1900 train station, returning to its original elegance and grandeur with a dramatic renovation. Marvel at the atrium lobby featuring a 65-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling with 100-year-old stained glass and rare bas-relief sculptures. 125 rooms, 12 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards:

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Wingate by Wyndham – nashville airport, Airport/Northeast, 800 Royal Pkwy., 884-9777, (800) 228-1000. Our business-class hotel is 100 percent smoke-free and features 101 spacious rooms, tastefully decorated and designed with corporate and leisure guests in mind. All rooms are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, an in-room safe, coffeemaker and flat-screen TVs. Also offering a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, indoor whirlpool, fitness center, 24-hour business center, free wireless Internet, banquet room and boardroom, free USA Today and free parking. 101 rooms, 3 suites, 73 king beds, 28 double beds. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. wingatehotels.com/05109/hotel

Wyndham nashville, Opryland/Music Valley, 2415 McGavock Pk., (800) 989-6901. Located four minutes from the Grand Ole Opry, Wyndham Nashville puts you close to all the excitement of Nashville.

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This resort features spacious one- and two-bedroom condos with private bedrooms, separate living/dining areas, washers/dryers and full kitchen with full-sized refrigerator. 392 rooms, 392 suites. Amenities:

Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/details.do?id=0019

daisy hill bed and breakfast, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2816 Blair Blvd., 297-9795, 239-1135, F: 298-1482. Located in one of Nashville’s trendiest and most sophisticated residential neighborhoods. Innkeepers Linda and Darrell, your personal concierges, know Nashville and will assist with travel plans, reservations for transportation, shows or dinner out. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com

Jellystone park of nashville, Opryland/Music Valley, 2572 Music Valley Dr., 889-4225. Offering 233 sites (most of them shaded), pull-through sites (most 30’x60’), full hookup sites, water and electric sites, shuffleboard, daily tours of Music City, planned weekend activities, nearby golf courses, convenience and gift store, book exchange, primitive tent sites and more. 300 sites, 3 cabins. Amenities: Caters to Groups. nashvillejellystone.com

nashville koa, Opryland/Music Valley, 2626 Music Valley Dr., 889-0282. Ten miles from downtown Nashville. Dump station, ice, LP gas, laundry, pull-through sites, RV supplies, recreational facilities, showers, sightseeing tours, store, swimming pool and transportation to area attractions. Amenities: koa.com


two rivers campground, Opryland/Music Valley, 2616 Music Valley Dr., 883-8559, F: 889-5453. Privately owned and operated RV campground with clean facilities, sparkling pool and pleasant, helpful staff that will help you plan your Music City vacation. Free Wi-Fi, cable, seasonal entertainment and morning coffee. Tours available from our office, discounted dinner show tickets and Grand Ole Opry tickets available at our front desk. 104 RV Sites sites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. tworiverscampground.com

condos in cool springs, Outside Davidson County, P.O. Box 2588, Brentwood, 445-6516. Fully furnished with everything included and provided. Perfect for vacation, corporate or extended-stay condo rentals. 4 bedroom rooms, 1 king bed, 3 double beds. Amenities: condosincoolsprings.com

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When it comes to being one of the best destinations in the country, music city tops the chartsNashville is:

• “Best Music Scene” – Rolling Stone, 2011

• “Top 5 Most Affordable Getaway and Friendliest Cities” – Travel + Leisure Magazine, 2011

• “Top 10 Best Cities for Fall Travel” – Travel + Leisure Magazine, 2011

• “Top 10 Best Value Cities for 2011” – Kiplingers, 2011

• “Top 10 for Best Nightlife” – Travel + Leisure Magazine, 2011

• “Top 5 Most Affordable US Destinations” – US News & World Report

“The reality is that Nashville is enjoying a sort of golden age. The level of talent these days is ming-boggling and I’m talking about all kinds of music, not just country.” – W Magazine, 2011


Alexis Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Comfort Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Country Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Drury Inn & Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Embassy Suites Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Holiday Inn Opryland Airport/Briley Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Homewood Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Hotel Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Hyatt Place Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Nashville Airport Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Residence Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Sheraton Music City Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Super 8 – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Super 8 Hermitage/Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Wingate by Wyndham – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Hilton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Best Western Downtown Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Days Inn Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville – Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56The Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Hotel Indigo Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Sheraton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Country Inn & Suites – Airport East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sleep Inn – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Ramada Inn & Suites Across Titans Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Comfort Inn – Music City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Econo Lodge Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Hotel Indigo Nashville Music Row/Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Days Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Best Western Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Club-Hotel Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Comfort Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Fairfield Inn and Suites Nashville at Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Fiddlers Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56GuestHouse Intl. Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville at Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Hyatt Place Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Jellystone Park of Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Nashville KOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Radisson Hotel – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Two Rivers Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Wyndham Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Condos in Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Hilton Garden Inn Nashville – Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Franklin Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Hilton Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Mt. Juliet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Holiday Inn Express and Suites – Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Mainstay Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Ramada Inn Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Nashville South . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Four Points by Sheraton Nashville – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Hampton Inn – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn – The Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Hyatt Place Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt/West End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Daisy Hill Bed and Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56GuestHouse Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Hutton Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Loews Vanderbilt Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Marriott Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Scarritt-Bennett Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Comfort Inn West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Hampton Inn Bellevue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Holiday Inn Express Nashville Lenox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Super 8 Nashville West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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gerMantown/JeFFerson street

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noWplayingnashville.com

This website, 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. nowplayingnashville.com


fridays and saturdays year round tuesdays march-december

grand 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. opry.com

year round

metro 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. nashville.gov/parks

throughout 2012

frist center for the visual arts, 244-3340. This world-class arts complex presents an ever-changing schedule of national and international exhibits. fristcenter.org

cheekwood botanical garden and museum of art, 356-8000. A 55-acre botanical garden and art museum, Cheekwood provides an inspiring place for visitors to explore their connections with art, nature and the environment. cheekwood.org

nashville children’s theatre performances, Nashville Children’s Theatre, 252-4675. An ensemble of professional artists presents meaningful theater for young patrons. Performances in 2012 include The Watsons go to Birmingham – 1963, La Belle et la Bête and Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

nashville symphony presents, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, 687-6500. The Nashville Symphony schedule includes more than 200 performances, ranging from Marvin Hamlisch to Brahms’ – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77. nashvillesymphony.org

tennessee performing arts center, 782-4000. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) presents a series of Broadway shows and special engagements, and administers a comprehensive education program. TPAC is also home the Nashville Ballet and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Performances in 2012 include Mary Poppins, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, South Pacific and Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. tpac.org

through march 4, 2012

Visions of the American West: Masterworks from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. The American West is a remarkable and storied place, both the real, history-baked landscape and the “Wild West” that lives in the world’s imagination. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is one of the best places to learn about every side of the West. American Indians and cowboys, landscape,

technology, history, art and, of course, Buffalo Bill – the BBHC tells these stories and more through a vast collection contained within five distinct museums. From firearms to fine art to a Studebaker buggy, this exhibition will be fascinating for everyone! cheekwood.org

through June 2012

Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. Sideman. Studio musician. Performer. Recording artist. Producer. Record executive. In an industry known for multitalented individuals, perhaps no one has achieved such a vast and varied resume as the inimitable Chet Atkins. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum pays tribute to this versatile and visionary artist with the cameo exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, made possible through the generous support of the Gretsch Company. Additional support provided by Great American Country Television Network. countrymusichalloffame.com

february

music city soul series, B.B. King’s Blues Club and 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. musiccitysoulseries.com

february 3-may 6

To See As Artists See: American Art from the Phillips Collection, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. The first international exhibition organized by the Phillips Collection to feature an overview of the museum’s renowned American collection, To See As Artists See incorporates nearly 100 works by 68 artists, including outstanding paintings by George Inness, Winslow Homer, Edward Hicks, Edward Hopper, Maurice Prendergast, John Sloan, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Marin, Stuart Davis, Milton Avery, Jacob Lawrence, Adolph Gottlieb, Philip Guston, Richard Diebenkorn, Robert Motherwell and many others. fristcenter.org

february 10-12

antiques and garden show of nashville, Nashville Convention Center, 352-9064. Celebrating 22 years, the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville draws attendees from around the world to view spectacular gardens, hear extraordinary lectures, and see and purchase rare and beautiful antiques. 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. antiquesandgardenshow.com

36th annual national Wild turkey federation convention & sport show, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, (800) 843-6983. nwtf.org

february 29-march 4, march 16 & 18

march madness, 259-4747. Ohio Valley Conference 2012 Basketball Championship, Municipal Auditorium (Feb. 29-March 3); 2012 Women’s SEC Basketball Championships, Bridgestone Arena (March 1-4); 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships second

and third rounds, Bridgestone Arena, (March 16 & 18). visitmusiccity.com

march 16-July 31

DinoTrek, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 833-1534. They ruled the Earth for millions of years, and now dinosaurs are making a comeback at DinoTrek. Come face-to-face with 16 prehistoric beasts living in a hidden forest in the zoo. Young paleontologists can embark on a mini-excavation dig for fossils in our dino sand pit. Special dinosaur-themed birthday parties and educational programs will also be available. nashvillezoo.org

march 19-June 19

modern masters from the smithsonian american art museum, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Featuring 43 key paintings and sculptures by 31 of the most celebrated artists who came to maturity in the 1950s, Modern Masters examines the complex and varied nature of American abstract art in the mid-20th century. cheekwood.org

march 24-dec. 31, 2013

The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. Narrated by Dwight Yoakam, the exhibit will explore the roots, heyday and impact of the Bakersfield Sound, the loud, stripped-down and radio-ready music most closely identified with the careers of Country Music Hall of Fame members Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.

march 27-31

tin pan south, Throughout Music City, 256-3354. Celebrate songwriters and their craft at America’s largest music festival dedicated to them. Produced by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the 20th Annual Tin Pan South festival is bringing hundreds of songwriters together for a weeklong educational symposium and approximately 100 performances in various venues around town. tinpansouth.com

april

awesome april, Throughout Music City, (800) 657-6910. Music City is awesome in April. Major events happen throughout the city every weekend this 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. visitmusiccity.com

april 19-26

nashville film festival, 742-2500. Founded in 1969, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the country and one of the most acclaimed in the South. NaFF attracts enthusiastic film lovers from across the country and has been praised by filmgoers and filmmakers alike for its unique combination of big-city film festival atmosphere and laid-back Southern hospitality. With more 200 films from 40-plus countries, industry panels, music showcases and parties every night, the 2011 event drew more than 26,000 attendees. nashvillefilmfestival.org

april 28

country 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 Bridgestone Arena. cmmarathon.com

may 4-6

41st taca tennessee craft fair, Centennial Park, 385-1904. TACA’s Tennessee Craft Fair is the state’s premier outdoor showcase for Tennessee craft artists. See the works of more than 175 of the state’s finest craftspeople. The fair offers a chance to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink in an international food court, enjoy live music, view special exhibits and demonstrations, and purchase a variety of unique works. tennesseecrafts.org

may 12

2012 iroquois steeplechase, Percy Warner Park, 322-4814. The Iroquois Steeplechase has captivated tens of thousands of spectators from near and far with its traditions, pageantry and energy of sport. Celebrating its 71st year in 2012, 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. iroquoissteeplechase.org

may 26-september 2

Treehouses, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade since the first outdoor exhibit on the Cheekwood grounds. In 2012, they’ll celebrate with seven all-new, full-scale treehouses, each artfully designed to represent one of literature’s great works. Bring your imagination and your sense of wonder, and climb on in! cheekwood.org

June-July

bluegrass nights at the ryman, Ryman Auditorium, 889-3060. Experience the best in bluegrass from the very stage where Bluegrass was born. Shows are held June through July. ryman.com

June 7-10

2012 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. cmafest.com

July 4

music city July 4th: let freedom sing!, Riverfront Park, (800) 657-6910. Hailed as one of the best fireworks displays in the nation, this annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day party, attracting more than 100,000 revelers. Live music, family activities, food vendors and fireworks will help you celebrate America’s birthday in style. Admission is free. visitmusiccity.com


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music city hot chicken festival, East Park, 219-9590. Begin your 4th of July celebration with a Nashville culinary tradition – hot chicken! This free event features the Nashville favorite, an amateur cooking competition, inflatable fun for the kids, a Yazoo Brewery beer garden and, of course, live music. mchcf.blogspot.com

august 11

tomato 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. tomatoartfest.com

september 7-9

home decorating & remodeling show, Nashville Convention Center, (800) 343-8344. 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. nashvillehomeshow.com

september 21-January, 13, 2013

Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. Carrie Mae Weems is a socially motivated artist whose works invite contemplation on issues surrounding race, gender and class. This retrospective, which is composed of more than 150 objects, will provide an opportunity to trace the evolution of Weems’s career over the last 30 years. fristcenter.org

september 21-23

tennessee association of craft artists fall craft fair, Centennial Park, 385-1904. See the works of more than 200 of the nation’s finest craftspeople. Meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink in an international food court, enjoy live music, view special exhibits and demonstrations, and purchase a variety of unique works. tennesseecrafts.org

september 24-30

World 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 performances on multiple stages, musical workshops, the Grand Master Fiddle Championships and to interact with internationally known bluegrass artists. ibma.org

throughout october

Scarecrows, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Get ready for some good old-fashioned fall fun at Cheekwood! Scarecrows will showcase dozens of fabulous, weird, funny and traditional scarecrows lurking along the garden’s paths. cheekwood.org

october 6

celebration of cultures festival, Centennial Park, 340-7501. Presented by Metro Parks, this popular free

event brings the 40-plus cultures of our area together for one extraordinary day of entertainment and education. celebrationofcultures.org

october 12-14, 19-21, 26-28

ghouls at grassmere, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 833-1534. Nashville Zoo’s annual Ghouls at Grassmere is the largest Halloween event in Middle Tennessee, attracting tens of thousands of guests over nine nights. Ghouls offers trick-or-treat stations, a popular haunted hayride, interactive games, activities, costume parades, special animal presentations and much more.

november 18-20

’tis the season holiday marketplace, 269-9393. Presented by the Junior League of Nashville, this is an upscale holiday shopping experience featuring more than 75 vendors from across the country, offering an exciting array of products, from women’s and children’s clothing to home and garden accents, specialty gifts and gourmet food products. tistheseasonshopping.com and jlnashville.org

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holiday 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. visitmusiccity.com

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holiday at cheekwood, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. A holiday wonderland of Christmas trees, decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating, multicultural activities and musical performances. cheekwood.org

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a country christmas, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, (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 & Convention Center! gaylordhotels.com

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music city bowl, 743-3130. The Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl is an annual post-season collegiate Bowl featuring the Atlantic Coast and Southeastern Conferences. Televised nationally to millions of viewers and listeners on ESPN and Nevada Sports Radio Network, the bowl is Nashville’s holiday tradition. musiccitybowl.com

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music city bash on broadway, Downtown Nashville, (800) 657-6910. Ring in the New Year in true Music City style. Enjoy a free, downtown concert and New Year’s Eve celebration along Broadway, including an exciting fireworks display and an impressive 100-foot music drop® to help count down to the New Year! visitmusiccity.com


all in one destinations, inc., 107 Music City Cir., Ste. 218, 871-7232, (800) 421-4422. Complete vacation tour packages, including a wide variety of Nashville attractions. Individual and group tour packages include the Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival and more. Rates vary. Packages include hotel, tours, attractions, shows, some meals and more. Services: Receptive Services, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. southernvacations.com


anchor trailways & tours, 3108 Blevins Rd., 860-6800, (800) 476-2841, F: 860-0058. Complete ground transportation provider available for charter, airport transfers, shuttles and sightseeing tours. We offer full-size, 55-passenger motorcoaches, 25-passenger and 18-passenger ADA minibuses and executive VIP motorcoach along with an experienced and courteous staff. Services: Charters, Step-on Guides. Discounts: Government. Credit Cards: anchortrailways.com


art henry’s tour & receptive, P.O. Box 23766, 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 & Convention Center, A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, reserved seats to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Let us be your tour partner. Services: Receptive Services, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. arthenry.com

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key to symbolsflair tours, P.O. Box 17372, 361-3737, (866) 729-9411. Since 1979, Flair Tours has provided interesting and affordable tour packages to Nashville (and other Tennessee cities) for tour/convention groups of all types and sizes. Special packages: National Folk Festival in Sept., Veterans Day Nov. 11 and New Year’s. Step-on guides are the best with unique itineraries. 24/7. flairtours.net

franklin on foot, 114 E. Main St., Franklin, 400-3808. Experience Franklin’s beauty, charm and history on a walking tour by enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides. Options include history, ghosts, crime, the Civil War, cemeteries and children’s tours. franklinonfoot.com

general Jackson showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3900. A grand four-deck paddlewheeler, the General Jackson offers midday and evening cruises on the scenic Cumberland River. Evening cruises include an elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production. Midday cruises offer one of Nashville’s only daytime country music shows and a delicious lunch buffet. Private charters also available. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. generaljackson.com


grand ole opry backstage tours, 2802 Opryland Dr., Grand Ole Opry House, (800) SEE-OPRY. Go behind the scenes of country music’s most famous show with a tour of the Grand Ole Opry House. Walk in the footsteps of chart-toppers such as Martina McBride and Brad Paisley, as well as legends including Loretta Lynn and Jimmy Dickens. Guides introduce guests to the Opry House’s dressing rooms themed in celebration of country music icons and the many styles of country music, and showcase the Opry Post Office, where former employee Alan Jackson once delivered – and now receives – mail. Get an up-close look at the Opry’s iconic stage, including the famed circle of wood from the Ryman Auditorium on which folks from Patsy Cline and Hank Williams to Taylor Swift and Keith Urban have performed. Tours begin at 10 am and are scheduled throughout the day, seven days a week. Tours also available following select Opry performances. opry.com

gray line tours, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102, 883-5555, (800) 251-1864, F: 883-6710. Let the local expert pick you up at your hotel and take you on an adventure on any of our 13 daily tours. See Nashville by day or night on one of our city tours. See where the stars live, visit historic mansions or cruise down the river

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on the General Jackson. Visit Jack Daniel Distillery, have a glass of wine at Arrington Vineyards, shop unique boutiques or try your luck at a casino. We have Elvis, the Rockettes and the Grand Ole Opry. Services: Charters. Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards:

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Johnny Walker tours, 107 Music City Cir., Ste. 100, 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. johnnywalkertours.com


music city biplane tours, 463-7500. Offering you the chance to see Nashville from a completely unique point of view from a open cockpit biplane. musiccitybiplanetours.com

nashville express tours, 1700 Decatur Cir., 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 & Convention Center and off-season packages. nashvilleexpress.com

nashville ghost tours & haunted tavern tours, 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. nashvilleghosttours.com

nashville trolley tour & all about nashville day pass, Corner of Second Ave. & Broadway, Gray Line Visitor Center, 248-4437, 636-1280. Our one-hour trolley tour will take you by all the major attractions in downtown Nashville, with full narration and photo opportunities. Got a bit more time? Then upgrade to our all-day pass, which includes our trolley tour, a guided walking tour of historic downtown – with a tour of the Ryman Auditorium – and admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. 9 am-4 pm seven days a week. Services: Self-Guided Tours, Step-on Guides. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. musiccitytours.com

redneck comedy tour, 316-0014. See the Nashville hot spots and laugh along the way. theredneckbus.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. segwayofnashville.com

sharin’ nashville tours, 3421 White Pine Dr., 846-0867, (800) 636-8687, F: 846-0870. Share 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, Step-on Guides. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. sharinnashvilletours.com

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steve ellis tours and receptive, llc, (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. discountours.com

sweet magnolia tours, 646-0030, (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. Services: Charters, Receptive Services, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages. Credit Cards: sweetmagnoliatours.com


tommy’s tours, 2120 Lebanon Pk., Ste. 29, 335-2863. Comedic sightseeing tours of downtown Nashville and celebrities’ homes. tommystours.com

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 an incredible array of outstanding savings and useful services. aaa.com

central parking, 937 Church St., 259-3898. The leader in professional parking management and leasing, CPS operates more than 2,500 parking facilities containing 1.2 million spaces for some of the nation’s largest owners and operators of mixed-use projects, office buildings, hotels, stadiums and arenas, as well as airports, hospitals and municipalities. Discounts: Web. Credit Cards:

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grand avenue, 460 Metroplex Dr., Ste. 112, 714-5466. Delivering the ultimate chauffeured transportation experience in and around Greater Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood and Middle Tennessee areas. Professional, courteous drivers, impeccable vehicles, guaranteed on-time arrival and personal delivery – we see to every detail to make your travel a pleasure, and treat you like royalty while in our care. grandavenuelimo.com

gray line of tennessee, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102, 883-5555. Operating the largest motorcoach fleet in Middle 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:

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inshuttle transportation, inc., 1102 Buchanan St., 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. inshuttle.com

Jarmon d & Q transportation, 570 Alfred Thun Rd., Clarksville, 275-0146. A premier transportation company servicing Nashville International Airport, the downtown area and Clarksville/Ft. Campbell. jarmontransportation.com

matchless limousine, 620-5466, (866) 258-5466, F: 620-5476. Committed to providing our clients with a luxurious first-class travel experience. Services: Limousine Service. Credit Cards:

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metro livery, 1311 Vultee Blvd., 360-2929. Nashville’s black car leader. Don’t miss your next date. Be on time, every time with Metro Livery. metrolivery.com

music city star commuter rail, 862-8833. Enjoy a comfortable ride while saving on parking, gas and automobile costs. This commuting alternative will not only result in reduced stress for the commuter, it will reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. musiccitystar.org

nashville international airport, One Terminal Dr., Ste. 501, 275-1600. The award-winning Nashville International Airport is currently served by nine airlines and offers 380 daily arriving and departing flights. Nashville International provides direct air service to 70 markets, 48 of which are nonstop. 24/7. flynashville.com


parking management co., 306 42nd Ave. N., 352-0415. Our company can arrange transportation services for groups of all sizes. PMC also provides drivers for private vehicles. Credit Cards: parkingmgt.com

premiere transportation, 109 International Dr., Ste. 300, 296-9000. Preferred by royal families, United States presidents and high schoolers. Premiere offers a distinctly unique fleet of luxury coaches. Services: Charters. Credit Cards: myluxurybus.com

signature transportation, 408 B Harding Industrial Dr., 244-5466, (877) 255-0033. 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. nashvillelimo.com

stewart transportation solutions, inc., 2814 Columbine Pl., 292-6040, (888) 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. Credit Cards: stewarttransportation.com

Wise coaches, inc., 1312 Central Ct., Hermitage, 391-3505. A family-owned charter bus company. We offer new-model motorcoaches that seat up to 56 passengers. Specializing in corporate outings, church and school groups, sports teams, senior tours, weddings and more. Services: Charters, Limousine Service, Receptive Services, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups.

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

air canada, (888) 247-2262. aircanada.com

american airlines/american eagle/american connection, One Terminal Dr., Nashville International Airport, (800) 433-7300. Credit Cards:

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continental express, (800) 525-0280. continental.com

delta airlines/delta connection, (800) 221-1212. delta.com

frontier airlines, (800) 432-1359. frontierairlines.com

skyway/midwest express, (800) 452-2022. midwestexpress.com

southwest airlines, 402 BNA Dr., Ste. 410, (800) 435-9792. Operating more than 400 Boeing 737 aircraft in 63 cities. Southwest has the lowest operating cost structure in the domestic airline industry and consistently offers the lowest and simplest fares. Southwest also has one of the best overall customer service records. southwest.com


united express airlines, (800) 428-4322. united.com

us airways, (800) 428-4322. usairways.com

nashville transportation (checker cab), 221 Largo Dr., 256-7000, F: 331-6215. nashvillecheckercab.com

taxi usa of tennessee, 1510 Lebanon Pk., 242-7070. Allied, Nashville and Diamond Cabs. We blend state-of- the-art technology and good old-fashioned care to provide unparalleled service. nashvillecab.com

transportation licensing commission, 862-6777. nashville.gov/tlc

metropolitan transit authority (mta), 130 Nestor St., 862-5950. 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 N. Customer service hours: 6:30 am-6:30 pm Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm Sat., 10:30 am-2:30 pm Sun. Exact change only for fares. All-day and seven-day passes available. nashvillemta.org

aaa auto club south, (800) 222-1134. 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 an incredible array of outstanding savings and useful services. aaa.com

orbitz Worldwide. A leading online travel company offering leisure and business travelers a wide selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging. orbitz.com

travelocity, (888) 872-8356. Online travel agency. travelocity.com

Wright travel, 2505 21st Ave. S., 783-1111. Nashville-based travel agency with corporate, leisure and group divisions. Twenty locations in eight states. Open 24/7. wrighttravel.net

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taxicabsMeters (except at the airport) start at $3; each additional mile is $2. There is a flat-fare triangle between the airport, downtown and Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. Between any two points in the triangle, the fare is set at $25 for up to four passengers. For areas outside of the triangle, the meter starts at $7 from the airport. Taxis are available on the ground level of the terminal.

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amerigo italian restaurant, italian, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1920 West End Ave., 320-1740. A locally owned restaurant specializing in authentic Italian pastas, handmade pizzas, fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks and extensive wine offerings. Private dining rooms, group seating, reservations and catering services are available for groups of any size. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. amerigo.net

aquarium, seafood, Opryland/Music Valley, Reopening in 2012. Call for more details., 516 Opry Mills Dr., 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 am- 10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. Credit Cards: nashvilleaquarium.com

b.b. king’s blues club and restaurant, southern/new southern, Downtown – Second Avenue, 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 barbecue pork, capped off with banana bread pudding and highlighted by the blues. 11 am-midnight Sun., 11 am-1 am Mon.-Thu., 11 am-3 am Fri.-Sat. bbkingclubs.com

bar-b-cutie nashville airport/donelson, Airport/Northeast, 501 Donelson Pk., 872-0207. A Nashville original restaurant and catering tradition featuring the world’s best barbecue since 1950. Come see why all the locals call us their favorite barbecue hangout. bar-b-cutie.com

bar-b-cutie nashville/brentwood, Outside Davidson County, 5221 Nolensville Rd., 834-6556. A Nashville original restaurant and catering tradition featuring the world’s best barbecue since 1950. Come see why all the locals call us their favorite barbecue hangout. bar-b-cutie.com

barefoot charlie’s, american, Metro Center/North Nashville, 125 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville, 431-2859. Escape to the lake to enjoy great food prepared fresh and with a tropically inspired attitude. Families welcome. Golden Tee, shuffleboard, HDTVs and 110-inch TV for the big sports. Live entertainment most weekends, no cover. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am- 1 am Fri.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: barefootcharlies.net

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big river grille and brewing Works, american, Downtown – Broadway, 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: bigrivergrille.com

boswell’s grill, american, Airport/Northeast, 401 Fesslers Ln., 256-0737. boswellsharley.com

bound’ry, eclectic/international, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 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 pm-1 am Sun.-Mon., 4 pm-2:30 am Tue.-Sat. Reservations accepted.

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burger up, american, 12South, 2901 12th Ave. S., 279-3767. Fostering the idea of thoughtful consuming through locally sourced food of exceptional quality in a family-friendly environment. 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: burger-up.com

cabana, continental, Belmont/Hillsboro Village, 1910 Belcourt Ave., 577-2262. Dinner seven nights 4-10 pm, late night ‘til 3 am Mon.-Sat., ‘til midnight Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: cabananashville.com


caney fork river valley grille, seafood, Opryland/Music Valley, 2400 Music Valley Dr., 724-1200. A family restaurant complete with two fish ponds and two fireplaces. Enjoy freshly prepared food and Southern hospitality. caneyforkrestaurant.com


cantina laredo, mexican, The Gulch, 592 12th Ave. S., 259-9280. Serving authentic gourmet Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. cantinalaredo.com

capitol grille, hermitage hotel, continental, Downtown – North of Broadway, 231 Sixth Ave. N., 345-7116. Reinventing Southern gourmet cuisine using the freshest regional ingredients served in plush surroundings at The Hermitage Hotel. Hours vary, call for details. capitolgrillenashville.com

cascades american café, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Enjoy seafood fresh-catch features and seasonal favorites surrounded by spectacular waterfalls and lush gardens of the Cascades Atrium at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. 7 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 7 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. gaylordopryland.com

the catbird seat, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1711 Division St.. A 30-seat restaurant featuring an ever-changing, seven-course menu of seasonally inspired dishes by two acclaimed chefs, Josh Habiger and Erik Anderson. thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com

chaffin’s barn dinner theatre, american, West Nashville, 8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977, (800) 282-2276. Since 1967, Chaffin’s has been Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Rated one of the top


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tourist attractions in Nashville and open year round with evening and matinee performances. Price includes all-you-care-to-eat buffet and free parking. Doors open at 6 pm, buffet is served until 7:30, show starts at 8. Sunday matinee: doors open at noon, buffet is served until 1:30 pm, show starts at 2. Reservations required. Credit Cards:

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chef’s market café & take away, deli/gourmet deli, Outside Davidson County, 900 Conference Dr., Ste. 9, 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 fewer than 50 people. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:

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cock of the Walk, southern, Opryland/Music Valley, 2624 Music Valley Dr., 889-1930. Enjoy great Southern food and hospitality at Nashville’s most unique restaurant. Offering U.S. farm-raised catfish served family-style. 5-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 5-10 pm Fri., 4-10 pm Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. Credit Cards: cockofthewalkrestaurant.com


the cocoa tree, Germantown/Jefferson Street, 1200 Fifth Ave. N., Ste. 104, 255-5060, (866) 955-5060. Located in the historic Germantown neighborhood, The Cocoa Tree is Nashville’s first artisan chocolate cafe. Chocolatier and owner Bethany Thouin has created more than 20 signature truffle flavors and unique chocolate desserts and confections. thecocoatree.com

commerce street grill – renaissance nashville hotel, american, Downtown – North of Broadway, 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 am, lunch 11 am-3 pm, dinner 5-10 pm, live jazz 5-9 pm Tue.-Sat.

commodore sports bar & grille, american, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, Holiday Inn Select, 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707. Sporting events on all 21 televisions. Appetizers and dinner entrees served seven days a week. 4 pm-12 am, dinner and late night. Entertainment Tue.-Fri. nights. Credit Cards:

the cupcake collection, deli/gourmet deli, Germantown/Jefferson Street, 1213 Sixth Ave. N., 244-2900. A trip into our doors is an invitation into the lives of the Francois family. After all, the bakery is housed right inside the family home. Only $1.50 each. Cupcakes and icings made fresh daily. No lard/shortening. Winner of 2009 Best of Nashville and Toast of Music City Best Bakery Award. Credit Cards: thecupcakecollection.com

dan mcguinness irish pub, irish, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1538 Demonbreun St., 252-1991. Nashville’s only traditional Irish pub located on the Music Row roundabout and featuring a variety of Nashville’s best live music every night. Credit Cards: danmcguinnesspub.com/nashville

dave and buster’s, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 970-3800. One-of-a-kind fun. We feature cosmic bowling, billiards, state-of-the-art and classic video

games, along with an Americana menu and signature drinks. We also have 6,000 square feet of private meeting space. 11 am-midnight. Group reservations only. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. daveandbusters.com

demos’ steak and spaghetti house, american, Downtown – North of Broadway, 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 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-midnight Fri.-Sat. Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards: demosrestaurants.com

dick’s last resort, american, Downtown – Second Avenue, 154 Second Ave. N., 800-8894. Great food, service with an attitude, great for large groups. Live entertainment on weekends. dickslastresort.com


dunn bros coffee, coffeehouse, Downtown – North of Broadway, 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: dunnbros.com

eat, the restaurant at loews vanderbilt, american, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2100 West End Ave., 321-1990. Gracious service and a diverse menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 6 am-10 pm daily. loewsvanderbilt.com

1808 grille, american, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1808 West End Ave., 340-0012. Discover the 1808 Grille, a 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. 1808grille.com

el rey mexican restaurant, mexican, Downtown – Second Avenue, 139 Second Ave. N., 726-8862.

f. scott’s restaurant & Jazz bar, american, Green Hills, 2210 Crestmoor Rd., 269-5861. Fine American cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week. 5:30-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 5:30-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Bar opens 4:30 pm Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:

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the falls bar & lounge, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 889-1000. Within the breathtaking Cascades atrium is The Falls, Gaylord Opryland®’s signature bar and lounge. Here, you can enjoy chilled champagne, signature cocktails, wines and your favorite bottled beer in a leisurely setting with complimentary Wi-Fi access. The Falls offers a tapas-style menu, desserts and coffee drinks. Credit Cards: gaylordhotels.com

fido, Belmont/Hillsboro Village, 1812 21st Ave. S., 777-3436. Named the Best Place for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by the Nashville Scene, Fido blurs the lines between upscale coffeehouse and casual restaurant. Serving coffee from sister store Bongo Java. bongojava.com

findley’s irish pub, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, irish, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 889-1000. 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 am-midnight. gaylordopryland.com

fish & co., 12South, 2317 12th Ave. S., 292-2655. A Lowcountry and coastal-inspired restaurant inspired by James Beard award-winner Louis Osteen. Providing a relaxed yet refined atmosphere with bar room dining upstairs and a more formal dining room downstairs. fishco-nashville.com

five guys famous burgers and fries, american, Green Hills, 4017 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 310, 463-0022. West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2020 West End Ave., 320-3678., 330 Franklin Rd., 309-5004. 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. Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards:

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fleming’s prime steakhouse & Wine bar, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2525 West End Ave., Ste. 220, 342-0131. With an inviting ambiance, 100 wines by the glass and a focus on prime beef, guests are provided with friendly service, a warm atmosphere and memorable times. flemingssteakhouse.com

freshii, deli/gourmet deli, 364-3600. freshii.com

frist center cafe, deli, Downtown – Broadway, 919 Broadway, 244-3340. Offering freshly made soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Wed. & Sat., 10 am-9 pm Thu. & Fri., 12-5:30 pm Sun. Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards: fristcenter.org/site/cafe

frothy monkey coffeehouse, 12South, 2509 12th Ave. S., 292-1808. A neighborhood coffee house with a home-like atmosphere and a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. frotheymonkeynashville.com

fuse sports bar at gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, sports restaurant/bar, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 889-1000. gaylordopryland.com

the garden café at the hermitage, southern/new southern, Airport/Northeast, 4580 Rachel’s Ln., I-40 Exit 221, 889-2941. thehermitage.com

general Jackson showboat, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3900. A grand four-deck paddlewheeler, the General Jackson offers midday and evening cruises on the scenic Cumberland River. Evening cruises include an elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production. Midday cruises offer one of Nashville’s only daytime country music shows and a delicious lunch buffet. Private charters also available. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. generaljackson.com


giovanni ristorante, italian, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 909 20th Ave. S., 760-5932. An upscale northern Italian restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and delicious risotto. 11 am-10 pm Mon., Sun.; 11 am- 11 pm Tue.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

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hard rock cafe, american, Downtown – Broadway, 100 Broadway, 742-9900. Hey, hard rockers – you know who you are – come on down and party like a rock star in historic downtown Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 am- 11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-midnight Fri.-Sat. hardrock.com


holland house bar & refuge, new american, East Nashville, 935 W. Eastland Ave., 262-4190. Internationally embraced as a top destination for cocktails and cuisine, Holland House Bar & Refuge’s award-winning space can accommodate large private events. hollandhousebarandrefuge.com

hooters restaurant, american, Downtown – Second Avenue, 184 Second Ave. N., 244-4668. 11 am-12 am Mon.-Thu., 11 am-1 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-11 pm Sun. Group reservations only. Credit Cards: hootersrmd.com

Jack daniel’s saloon at gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Offering a true Tennessee dining experience with hand-crafted Southern specialties featuring local Tennessee products. The options at Jack Daniel’s honor the fine Tennessee tradition of great food.

Jack’s bar-b-Que, barbecue, Downtown – Broadway, 416 Broadway, 254-5715. Proudly serving barbecue from pit to plate, featuring the best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis. Call individual restaurant for hours. Credit Cards: jacksbarbque.com

Jackson’s veranda, american, Opryland/Music Valley, Holiday Inn Select – Opryland/Airport, 2200 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9770. Casual dining located in the Holiday Inn Select – Opryland/Airport. Breakfast 6-10 am, lunch 11 am-2 pm, dinner 5-10 pm. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

Jed’s sport’s bar & grille, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 114 28th Ave. N., 320-4399. Welcome to Nashville’s newest, biggest and best sports bar. We have good food, cold beer and a friendly, attentive staff. We are always open, and we show every major sporting event (and most non-major ones). jedsnashville.com

Jimmy buffett’s margaritaville nashville, Downtown – Broadway, 322 Broadway, 208-9080. It’s more than a restaurant, it’s a state of mind – and a great place for groups to party downtown. Whether your group is a pre-show dinner for 10 or a restaurant buyout for 650, Margaritaville Nashville will show you a good time. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, the main floor of the historic building has been restyled like a honky-tonk in the tropics. Three stages and four bars are designed for events; the second level is a spectacular setting for social or business entertaining. 11 am-2 am seven days a week. Group reservations only. Credit Cards: margaritavillenashville.com


Jimmy kelly’s steakhouse, steak, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 217 Louise Ave., 329-4349. Impressing guests with hospitality and great food since 1934. Now serving a third generation of Nashvillians, Jimmy Kelly’s is what Music City is all about. The restaurant is located in a Victorian mansion. 5-11 pm. Reservations recommended.

Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. jimmykellys.com

John a’s, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 2421 Music Valley Dr., 885-1540. johnasrestaurant.com

kayne prime, The Gulch, 1103 McGavock St., 259-0050. Located directly across from Nashville’s historical Kayne switch yard, Kayne Prime is deeply rooted in the style of the great American steakhouse, yet also a celebration of the now. mstreetnashville.com

kernels southern gourmet popcorn, 589-3322. A family-owned business established in Nashville, Kernels offers 10 delicious flavors that will leave you wanting more. kernelsnashville.com

lenny’s rJ subshop, deli, Opryland/Music Valley, 2288 Lebanon Pk., 231-1055. lennys.com

the listening room café, american, Downtown – SoBro, 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 200, 259-3600. Come enjoy the up-and-coming artists and star songwriters behind the No. 1 hits in what’s been voted the best-sounding room in Nashville. All ages welcome; full menu and bar available. Catering available. Video/audio recording available. Free parking. 11 am-close Mon.-Fri., 6 pm-close Sat., 5:30 pm-close Sun. listeningroomcafe.com

the loveless cafe/the loveless barn, southern/new southern, West Nashville, 8400 Hwy. 100, 646-9700 Ext. 3. 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 am-9 pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. lovelesscafe.com, lovelessbarn.com

maggiano’s little italy, italian, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 3106 West End Ave., 514-0270. 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 when you share delicious food, drink and good times with family and friends. 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. maggianos.com

martin’s bbQ Joint, barbecue, Outside Davidson County, 7238 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, 776-1856. martinsbbqjoint.com

mcnamara’s irish pub & restaurant, irish, Airport/Northeast, 2740 Old Lebanon Rd., 885-7262. mcnamarasirishpub.com

merchants restaurant, american, Downtown – Broadway, 401 Broadway, Corner of Broadway & Fourth Ave., 254-1892, 254-3012. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, 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 am- 11 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-12 am Fri.-Sat., 4-9 pm Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. merchantsrestaurant.com

the meritage grille, contemporary, Downtown – North of Broadway, Doubletree Nashville Downtown, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200. Buy a minimum of two entrees for dinner


and receive free valet parking for the evening. 5-10 pm daily. Reservations not accepted.. Credit Cards:

nashville.doubletree.com

midtown cafe, continental, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 102 19th Ave. S., 320-7176. Lunch 11 am-3 pm Mon.-Fri., dinner 5-10 pm seven nights. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: midtowncafe.com


mike’s ice cream & coffee bar, Downtown – Broadway, 208 Broadway, 742-6453. Old-fashioned handmade ice cream in more than 30 unique and Southern flavors, a soda fountain, and a full coffee and espresso bar. mikesicecream.com

mirko pasta, Music Row/Demonbreun, 1520 Demonbreun St., 401-5005. Experience the tantalizing tastes of authentic, made-from-scratch Italian cuisine. Sit back, relax and enjoy the blend of Italian flavors, savory aromas and friendly cafe setting that is quintessentially Mirko. mirkopasta.com

miss Jeanne’s mystery dinner theatre, american, The Gulch, Corner of Gleaves & 600 Ninth Ave. S., 902-9566. A comedic mystery play with live music and a served dinner. Each table becomes a team to bribe suspects with Miss Jeanne’s currency and try to solve the crime and win a dorky prize. Off-site shows available. BYOB. 7 pm Sat. shows; weekdays TBA. Reservations required. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. missjeannes.com

morton’s – the steakhouse, steak, Downtown – North of Broadway, 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 pm Mon.-Sat., 5-10 pm Sun. Bar 12·21 5 pm daily. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. mortons.com

the music city bar & grill, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 2416 Music Valley Dr., #161, 883-2367. 2 pm-3 am Mon.-Sat., 6 pm-3am Sun. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. musiccitybar.com

nashville nightlife dinner theater, dinner/breakfast theater, Opryland/Music Valley, 2620 Music Valley Dr., 885-4747. One of the city’s most popular dinner shows, Nashville Nightlife showcases the Best of Country dinner and show. Enjoy songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Guest appearances include Opry star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and many others. Dinner served 5:15 pm, 6:30 pm showtime. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvillenightlife.com


nashville originals, P.O. Box 120668, 386-3940. The association of independent restaurants. nashvilleoriginals.com

nooley’s, cajun, Metro Center/North Nashville, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., #102, 259-9818.

old hickory grill restaurant, sheraton music city, southern/new southern, Airport/Northeast, 777 McGavock Pk., 885-2200. sheratonmusiccity.com

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old hickory steakhouse, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, steak, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 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 afternoon tea. 5-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 4:30-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Afternoon tea 2:30-4 pm Thu.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com

opry backstage grill, american, Opryland/Music Valley, 2401 Music Valley Dr., 231-8854. oprybackstagegrill.com


opry mills, Opryland/Music Valley, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN. Reopening spring of 2012. Call for more details. Visit Nashville’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Opry Mills combines 200 discount and specialty retailers, theme restaurants and entertainment venues under one roof. 10 am-9:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. oprymills.com


the palm restaurant, steak & seafood, Downtown – SoBro, 140 Fifth Ave. S., 742-7256. Aged prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian entrées, outstanding service and atmosphere like nowhere else. Lunch 11 am-3 pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner 3-11 pm Mon.-Fri., 5-11 pm Sat., 5-10 pm Sun. thepalm.com

pancake pantry, american, Belmont/Hillsboro Village, 1796 21st Ave. S., 383-9333. A Nashville tradition. Try a different breed of pancake at each visit. 6 am-3 pm Mon.-Fri., 6 am-4 pm Sat.-Sun. thepancakepantry.com

panera bread, american, Downtown – North of Broadway, 401 Commerce St., 401-1171. 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 am-7 pm Mon.-Fri., 7 am-7 pm Sat., 7 am-3 pm Sun. panerabread.com

paradise park trailer resort, american, Downtown – Broadway, 411 Broadway, 251-1515. Located on lower Broadway, the bar is themed after a trailer park and features homemade burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. myspace.com/paradiseparknashville

patron platinum club, 501 Broadway, 770-2477. Luxurious settings. Amazing food. Memorable service. All blended together and served over ice at Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and headline entertainment. Whether you’re cheering the home team or singing your heart out at a concert, you’ll savor the difference of our regionally inspired menus and relax in the comfort of premium spaces, creating a truly wonderful experience, right in the heart of Nashville’s entertainment district.

the pineapple room, american, West Nashville, Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr., 352-4859. Floor-to-ceiling picture windows. 11 am-2 pm Tue.-Sat., 11 am- 2 pm Sun. brunch. Reservations recommended.. Credit Cards: cheekwood.org

puckett’s 5th & church, american, Downtown – North of Broadway, 500 Church St., 770-2772.. Founded in the ‘50s, people have been congregating at Puckett’s for more than half a century. We’ve updated a bit, added some recipes from our family and friends, and thrown in some live music. But it’s still Puckett’s Grocery … nothing too fancy, but everything good. It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun. 6 am-7 pm Sun.-Mon., 6 am-10 pm Tue.-Thu., 6 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: puckettsgrocery.com

puckett’s in historic downtown franklin, southern, Outside Davidson County, 120 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin, 794-5527. Founded in the ‘50s, people have been congregating at Puckett’s for more than half a century. We’ve updated a bit, added some recipes from our family and friends, and thrown in some live music. But it’s still Puckett’s Grocery … nothing too fancy, but everything good. It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun. puckettsgrocery.com

rainforest café, global, Opryland/Music Valley, Reopening in 2012. Call for more details., 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 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri., 10:30 am-11 pm Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. landryrestaurants.com

ravello, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, italian, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Take a culinary journey to Ravello in Campania, Italy – a southern Italian restaurant offering delightfully simple specialties, fresh seafood and rustic flavors. Begin your dining experience with a selection of antipastos, artisan cheeses and cured meats. Savor our bold pastas with sumptuous sauces, like spaghetti Bolognese or classic carbonara paparadelle. Pizzas are fresh from the oven and include unique delicacies like lobster margherita. No meal is complete without the complement of a great wine. 5-10 pm daily. Credit Cards: gaylordhotels.com

rippy’s smokin’ bar & grill, barbecue, Downtown – Broadway, 429 Broadway, 244-7477. Enjoy live country bands and great barbecue. 11 am-2 am daily.

ruth’s chris steakhouse, steak, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 2100 West End Ave., 320-0163. Offering steaks and seafood to satisfy palates of every kind. 5-10:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 5-9:30 pm Sun. ruthschris.com

saffire, american, Outside Davidson County, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, (514) 599-4995. Grab a seat at the antique English bar or at one of the old tables with mismatched chairs. A good view lets you watch chefs perform in the exposed kitchen. From the casual lunch menu and elaborate dinner menu to an amazing wine list and daily dessert menu, there’s a lot to choose from at Saffire. Lunch 11 am-3 pm Tue.-Sun. Dinner 5-9 pm Tue.-Thu., Sun.; 5-10 pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Mon. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

saffirerestaurant.com


sambuca, continental, The Gulch, 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 am-11 pm Mon.-Wed., 11 am-midnight Thu., 4 pm- 2 am Fri.-Sat., 4-11 pm Sun. sambucarestaurant.com

santa fe, steak, Opryland/Music Valley, 2520 Music Valley Dr., 885-7852. santafecattleco.com

savarino cucina, italian, Belmont/Hillsboro Village, 2121 Belcourt Ave., 460-9878. An authentic Italian restaurant and bakery. All foods are made on-site and from scratch. 11 am-8 pm Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:

scoreboard bar & grill, sports restaurant/bar, Opryland/Music Valley, 2408 Music Valley Dr., 883-3866. scoreboardbar.net

shoney’s restaurants, american, Airport/Northeast, 546 Donelson Pk., 883-8110. Opryland/Music Valley, 2645 McGavock Pk., 885-0568. shoneys.com

solario, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, mexican, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 889-1000. With its outdoor patio seating in the beautiful Garden Conservatory atrium, Solario provides bold Mexican cuisine with a flavor that is anything but subtle. The soul of authentic Mexican fare is served up in a laid-back, fun atmosphere. Enjoy our signature guacamole, made tableside, while sipping a handcrafted margarita made

from one of our house-infused tequilas. 11 am-10:30 pm daily. Credit Cards: gaylordopryland.com

sole mio, italian, Downtown – SoBro, 311 Third Ave. S., 256-4013. Offering handmade pastas and fresh everything for more than 17 years, and winning awards in downtown Nashville. Two party rooms hold up to 80 people. Full bar and extensive wine list. Casual, romantic and includes a patio for alfresco dining. 11 am-10 pm Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11 am-11 pm Fri. and Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. solemionash.com

south street original crab shack and authentic dive bar, southern/new southern, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 907 20th Ave. S., 320-5555. 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 am-2:30 am Mon.-Sat., 4 pm-12 am Sun. Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards: pansouth.net

the sportsgrille at the hilton nashville downtown, american, Downtown – SoBro, 121 Fourth Ave. S., 726-1001. Lunch, dinner, late night and special events. Enjoy the pub-like charm while watching your favorite team on 30 high-definition plasmas. 11 am-12 am daily. Open late on Friday & Saturday nights. Credit Cards:

nashvillehilton.com

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the stock-yard restaurant, steak, Downtown – Second Avenue, 901 Second Ave. N., 255-6464. Named one of the top 10 steakhouses in the United States, and serving Nashville proudly since 1979. Serving certified Angus beef, lobster, fresh seafood, ribs and more. Private dining rooms available, strolling balladeer. Complimentary shuttle service. 5-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 5-9 pm Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. stock-yardrestaurant.com

stoney river legendary steaks, steak, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 3015 West End Ave., 340-9550. A profoundly comfortable and creative combination of upscale service and food in an atmosphere that truly encourages you to relax. 11 am-2 pm lunch, 5-10 pm dinner Mon.-Fri.; 4-10 pm Sat.; 11 am-3 pm lunch, 5-9 pm dinner Sun. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: stoneyriver.com

sunset grill, continental, Belmont/Hillsboro Village, 2001 Belcourt, 386-3663, (866) 496-FOOD. The standard for casual fine dining in Music City, Sunset Grill features contemporary American cuisine, specializing in locally grown products, prime steaks and sustainable seafood. Known for stellar service and celebrity patrons, Sunset Grill is located in historic Hillsboro Village. Lunch 11 am-3 pm Tue.-Fri., dinner 5-10 pm seven nights, late night ‘til midnight Mon.-Wed., 1:30 am Thu.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: sunsetgrill.com


symphony cafe, Downtown – SoBro, One Symphony Pl., 687-6400. nashvillesymphony.org

table 3 restaurant & market, french, Green Hills, 3821 Green Hills Village Dr., 739-6900. Offering customers an authentic brasserie/bistro dining experience in a setting that combines contemporary elements with an Old World atmosphere. Table 3 offers an affordable wine list and menu, and strives to use high-quality, fresh ingredients. Open daily. 11 am-5:30 pm lunch, 5:30-10 pm dinner, 10-11 pm late night, 11 am-3 pm Sun. brunch. Credit Cards:

table3nashville.com

taco mamacita, mexican, Music Row/Demonbreun, 1200 Villa Pl., 730-8552. Featuring a modern, eclectic menu where the taco is supreme, and offering a full bar with patio. Everything is made fresh in-house daily, including the famous margaritas. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., Sun.; 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: tacomamacita.com

tavern, West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown, 1904 Broadway, 320-8580. Located in the heart of Nashville’s midtown, Tavern offers an innovative menu and friendly, attentive service in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere. Rich, warm interior hues, expansive patios and multiple flat screens. mstreetnashville.com

the tin roof, pub fare/brewery, Music Row/Demonbreun, 1516 Demonbreun, 313-7103. Located on Demonbreun Street, at the base of Nashville’s famous Music Row. Customers love the laid-back atmosphere and live entertainment – not to mention the made-from-scratch food served up by The Roof’s friendly and eclectic staff.

Additional locations include Cool Springs, Knoxville and Lexington, Ky. No matter which Tin Roof you visit, you’re sure to become a regular. Credit Cards:

tinroofbars.com

2 rivers grille, nashville marriott, continental, Airport/Northeast, 600 Marriott Dr., 889-9300. At the Nashville Airport Marriott, 2 Rivers Grille features a contemporary menu of creative cuisine. 6 am-2 pm, 5-10 pm daily. marriott.com

two twenty two grill, southern/new southern, Downtown – SoBro, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 291-6759. Located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Two Twenty Two Grill & Catering is a full-service restaurant proudly serving our visitors and the city. Chef Jeremy Foy offers a unique spin on authentic Southern favorites, usually locally grown produce and the freshest ingredients. 11 am-2:30 pm Sun.-Sat.; to go: 9 am-5 pm Sun.-Sat.

urban flats, american, The Gulch, 610 12th Ave. S., 254-0454. Contemporary restaurant with full bar and award-winning wine list. The menu features 100 percent whole-wheat flatbreads topped with fresh ingredients. 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Tue., Thu.; 11 am-12 am Wed.; 11 am- 1 am Fri.-Sat.; 11 am-9 pm Sun. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: urbanflatsnash.com

varallo’s chile parlor & restaurant, american, Downtown – North of Broadway, 239 Fourth Ave. N., 256-1907. varallos.com

virago, The Gulch, 1126 McGavock St., 254-1902. A sleek, modern haven appealing to guests with all tastes. Incorporating only the freshest ingredients, the menu is unique and inspired. A thoughtful wine list and Nashville’s most extensive sake list make for the perfect pairing. mstreetnashville.com

Wasabi’s, gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, sushi, Opryland/Music Valley, 2800 Opryland Dr., 889-1000. 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 & Convention Center’s Cascades Restaurant. Noon-9:30 pm Sun.-Thu., noon-10:30 pm Fri.-Sat. gaylordhotels.com

Watermark restaurant, The Gulch, 507 12th Ave. S., 254-2000. An independent, fine-dining restaurant in downtown Nashville recognized for its culinary excellence and warm, professional service. watermarknashville.com

Whiskey kitchen, The Gulch, 118 12th Ave. S., 254-3029. Located in Nashville’s hip Gulch neighborhood, this tavern-chic spot serves gourmet pub fare and an extensive spirits menu in a stylish, lively environment. mstreetnashville.com

Wildhorse saloon, barbecue, Downtown – Second Avenue, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8200. Enjoy the award-winning menu, the best in live entertainment and a larger-than-life dance floor. The Wildhorse Saloon offers space for special events, including a private banquet room, a mezzanine level, the contemporary third floor or the entire club. 11 am-12:30 am Sun.-Thu., 11 am-2:45 am Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

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Big River Grille and Brewing Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Frist Center Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Hard Rock Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Jack’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Merchants Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Mike’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Paradise Park Trailer Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . 84Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Dunn Bros Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84The Meritage Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Morton’s – The Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Panera Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Puckett’s 5th & Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Varallo’s Chile Parlor & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Dick’s Last Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84El Rey Mexican Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Hooters Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86The Stock-Yard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Wildhorse Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

The Listening Room Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86The Palm Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Sole Mio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89The Sportsgrille at the Hilton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Symphony Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Two Twenty Two Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Holland House Bar & Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

The Cocoa Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84The Cupcake Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Table 3 Restaurant & Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Cantina Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Kayne Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Miss Jeanne’s Mystery Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Sambuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Urban Flats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Virago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Watermark Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Whiskey Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Barefoot Charlie’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Nooley’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Mirko Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Taco Mamacita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90The Tin Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Caney Fork River Valley Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Cascades American Café, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 83Cock of the Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Dave and Buster’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84The Falls Bar & Lounge, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 84Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 85Fuse Sports Bar at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 85General Jackson Showboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Jack Daniel’s Saloon at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 86Jackson’s Veranda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86John A’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Lenny’s RJ Subshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86The Music City Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 88Opry Backstage Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Opry Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Rainforest Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Ravello, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . 88Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Scoreboard Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Shoney’s Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Solario, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . 89Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . 90

Bar-B-Cutie Nashville/Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Chef’s Market Café & Take Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Martin’s BBQ Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Puckett’s in Historic Downtown Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Saffire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Amerigo Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Bound’ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83The Catbird Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Commodore Sports Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Dan McGuinness Irish Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841808 Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Giovanni Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Jed’s Sport’s Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Maggiano’s Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Midtown Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar . . . . . . 89Stoney River Legendary Steaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84The Loveless Cafe/The Loveless Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86The Pineapple Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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b.b. king’s blues club and restaurant, 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 barbecue pork, capped off with banana bread pudding and highlighted by the blues. 11 am-midnight Sun., 11 am-1 am Mon.-Thu., 11 am-3 am Fri.-Sat. bbkingclubs.com

belcourt theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., 383-9140. The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville. It is also a much sought-after and intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House Project. Showtimes vary, call for details. belcourt.org

the big bang, 411 Broadway, Second Fl., 747-5851, 747-5853. Nashville’s only all-request, rock-n-roll dueling piano bar. In the heart of Honky-Tonk Row. You will have a blast. 7 pm Sun.-Thu., 5 pm Fri., 6 pm Sat. Admission fee. Minimum age: 21 Credit Cards: thebigbangbar.com

the bluebird cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Rd., 383-1461. World-famous listening room where many country stars, including Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, have been discovered. Private events for groups up to 100 offer intimate performances, catered meals and will be designed to meet your group’s needs. 5:30-11 pm Mon.-Thu., 5:30 pm-12:30 am Fri.-Sat., 6-11 pm Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows $10. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. bluebirdcafe.com

bootleggers inn, 207 Broadway, 457-3983. Featuring two floors of bootlegging, live music, moonshine, whiskey barrels, Mason jars and more. Noon-2:30 am Mon.-Sun. bootleggersnashville.com

bourbon street blues and boogie bar, 220 Printers Alley, 242-5837. Live music every happy hour and evening. Great food, great drinks and great times. 4 pm-3 am daily. Admission fee. Credit Cards: bourbonstreetblues.com

bridgestone arena, 501 Broadway, 770-2000. Home of the NHL Nashville Predators and 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 who have included the Bridgestone Arena on their tour schedule. Call or go online for a schedule of upcoming events. bridgestonearena.com

buffalo billiards parlor, 154 Second Ave. N., 313-7665. Pool, shuffleboard, darts, HDTVs and great food – a fun

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Caters to Groups. buffalosnashville.com

cadillac ranch, 305 Broadway, 742-9078. A great place to bring friends and family for a night of all-American food in a rock ‘n roll-inspired atmosphere. cadillacranchnashville.com

the cannery ballroom, 1 Cannery Row, 251-3020. This historic live-music venue and event space accommodates anything from 100-person private events to 1,000-person concerts and everything in between. thecanneryballroom.com

commodore sports bar & grille, Holiday Inn Select, 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707. Sporting events on all 21 televisions. Appetizers and dinner entrees served seven days a week. 4 pm-12 am, dinner and late night. Entertainment Tue.-Fri. nights. Credit Cards:

dave and buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 970-3800. One-of-a-kind fun. We feature cosmic bowling, billiards, state-of-the-art and classic video games, along with an Americana menu and signature drinks. We also have 6,000 square feet of private meeting space. 11 am-midnight. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. daveandbusters.com

f. scott’s restaurant & Jazz bar, 2210 Crestmoor Rd., 269-5861. Fine American cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week. 5:30-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 5:30-11 pm Fri.-Sat. Bar opens 4:30 pm Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. Free. Credit Cards:

fscotts.com

full moon saloon, 423 Broadway, 259-3765. A live country and western music venue with TVs for sports viewing in addition to music. fullmoonsaloonnashville.com

grand ole opry, 2802 Opryland Dr., Grand Ole Opry House, 871-OPRY, (800) SEE-OPRY. Featuring the best in country music. With a cast that includes Dierks Bentley, Little Jimmy Dickens, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood and many more, the Opry gives audiences the chance to watch country music history as it unfolds. Shows 7 pm Fri.-Sat., additional seasonal performances 9:30 pm Sat., Tue. shows March-Dec. Admission fee. Caters to Groups. opry.com


grand ole opry house, 2804 Opryland Dr., 871-6779. 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. opry.com

Jack daniel’s saloon at gaylord opryland® resort & convention center, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Offering a true Tennessee dining experience with hand-crafted Southern specialties featuring local Tennessee products. The options at Jack Daniel’s honor the fine Tennessee tradition of great food.

Jazz & Jokes, 174 Third Ave. N., 242-JOKE (5653). Downtown’s newest lounge featuring live music and comedy, bringing the very best local, regional and national talent nightly. jazzandjokes.com

Jed’s sport’s bar & grille, 114 28th Ave. N., 320-4399. Welcome to Nashville’s newest, biggest and best sports bar.


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We have good food, cold beer and a friendly, attentive staff. We are always open, and we show every major sporting event (and most non-major ones). jedsnashville.com

Jimmy buffett’s margaritaville nashville, 322 Broadway, 208-9080. It’s more than a restaurant, it’s a state of mind – and a great place for groups to party downtown. Whether your group is a pre-show dinner for 10 or a restaurant buyout for 650, Margaritaville Nashville will show you a good time. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, the main floor of the historic building has been restyled like a honky-tonk in the tropics. Three stages and four bars are designed for events; the second level is a spectacular setting for social or business entertaining. 11 am-2 am seven days a week. Credit Cards:

margaritavillenashville.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. 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 am-3 am daily. No cover. legendscorner.com


the listening room café, 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 200, 259-3600. Come enjoy the up-and-coming artists and star songwriters behind the No. 1 hits in what’s been voted the best-sounding room in Nashville. All ages welcome; full menu and bar available. Catering available. Video/audio recording available. Free parking. 11 am-close Mon.-Fri., 6 pm-close Sat., 5:30 pm-close Sun. listeningroomcafe.com

the loveless cafe/the loveless barn, 8400 Hwy. 100, 646-9700 Ext. 3. 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 am-9 pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. lovelesscafe.com, lovelessbarn.com

mercy lounge, 1 Cannery Row, 251-3020. Nashville’s premier live-music club highlights everything from local songwriters to national rock bands. mercylounge.com

nashville comedy theater, 1008 Charlotte Ave., 544-5386. We take audience suggestions and turn them into scenes, songs and games. Everything is made up; no scripts allowed. Appropriate for families. 8-10 pm Fri.-Sat. Admission fee.

Caters to Groups. nashvillecomedytheater.com

nashville crossroads, 419 Broadway, 313-8012. 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 pm-2 am daily. nashvillecrossroadsbar.com

nashville municipal auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., 862-6390. This downtown entertainment venue hosts a variety of concerts, comedians and family shows. Iconic musicians from Elvis to Kings of Leon have performed in this 9,432-seat arena. Box office: 10 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.

Credit Cards: nashvilleauditorium.com

nashville palace, 2611 McGavock Pk., 889-1540. Live country music seven days a week. Historic country music artifact decor. Full menu. Families welcome. Plenty of free auto and bus parking. Directly across the street from Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. 725-person capacity. We welcome groups of all sizes. Open 4 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am Fri. and Sat. Credit Cards: Caters to Groups. nashvillepalace.net


paradise park trailer resort, 411 Broadway, 251-1515. A little bit country, a little bit rock, always sure to be a good time, Paradise Park is a great place to relax, sip a tallboy, enjoy the kitschy trailer park décor and rock out to live music all the time. Located on the pulse of Lower Broad, Paradise Park is home of the $6 pitcher of beer and the best burgers in town. If you’re feeling low key, visit the restaurant at Paradise Park and indulge yourself with menu items like tater tots and corn dogs. If you feel like living on the wild side, come to the bar at Paradise Park. Live bands, cold beer and great company make Paradise Park the coolest bar community in Nashville. myspace.com/paradiseparknashville

the patterson house, 1711 Division St.. Located in a historic former residence at the corner of 17th Avenue South and Division Street in Midtown, The Patterson House offers a vibe and drink menu that suggests a throwback to the pre-Prohibition era when tempting cocktails and stimulating conversation highlighted a cosmopolitan American nightlife. thepattersonnashville.com

red rooster bar & music hall, 1530 Demonbreun St., 457-2781. A polished and casual restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner and late night. We offer live music, private parties and events, and lots of fun. nashvillerooster.com

riverfront tavern, 101 Church St., 252-4849. Not your typical Nashville bar. We like to create a great atmosphere to hang out with friends or just put a cold one back. Located on the corner of First and Church. riverfronttavern.com

robert’s Western World, 416 Broadway, 244-9552. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville in the historic Lower Broadway district, Robert’s Western World is Nashville’s undisputed home of traditional country music. Come in for great food, drinks and music. robertswesternworld.com

ryman auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., 889-3060. Bring your group to the Ryman – most famous as the former home of the Grand Ole Opry. Take a backstage tour through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of our rich musical past. Browse the many exhibits on display and even have your picture taken on the stage graced by countless legends for more than a century. 9 am-4 pm. Admission fee. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. ryman.com



sambuca, 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 am-11 pm Mon.-Wed., 11 am-midnight Thu., 4 pm-2 am Fri.-Sat., 4-11 pm Sun. sambucarestaurant.com

schermerhorn symphony center, One Symphony Pl., 687-6500. 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: Caters to Groups. nashvillesymphony.org

the second fiddle, 420 Broadway, 252-4818. Anytime the doors are open, there’s a band playing your favorite country hits, from Merle to Martina. The Second Fiddle is part of Nashville’s famed Honky Tonk Highway along Lower Broad. Complete buyouts available for special events, outside catering allowed, full sound system and staging on-site, staff can arrange live entertainment. 2 pm-3 am daily. thesecondfiddle.com


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 pm-3 am Sun.-Thu., 11 am-3 am Fri.-Sat. thestageonbroadway.com


the station inn, 402 12th Ave. S., 255-3307. Come enjoy live bluegrass and roots music in a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. Cover charge every night except Sundays. Good pizza, hot dogs and nachos. Doors open at 7 pm, music at 9 pm. stationinn.com

tennessee performing arts center (tpac), 505 Deaderick St., 782-4040. Three theaters 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 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. tpac.org


the tin roof, 1516 Demonbreun, 313-7103. Located on Demonbreun Street, at the base of Nashville’s famous Music Row. Customers love the laid-back atmosphere and live entertainment – not to mention the made-from-scratch food served up by The Roof’s friendly and eclectic staff. Additional locations include Cool Springs, Knoxville and Lexington, Ky. No matter which Tin Roof you visit, you’re sure to become a regular. Credit Cards: tinroofbars.com

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 am-2 am daily. Free. Minimum age: 21 Credit Cards: tootsies.net

troubadours karaoke bar, 423 B Broadway, Second Level, 742-1675. Located above The Wheel on Lower Broadway. Featuring live DJ music and karaoke. troubadourskaraoke.com

the Wheel, 421 Broadway, 742-1675. Broadway honky-tonk featuring live music daily. facebook.com/Thewheelnashville

Whiskey bent saloon, 306 Broadway, 401-2580. We are the place to be, and we always welcome bachelorette and business parties, as well as reunions. We feature lively bands, specialty bourbons, no cover charge, ice-cold beer and extra-friendly service. whiskeybentsaloon.com

Whiskey kitchen, 118 12th Ave. S., 254-3029. Located in Nashville’s hip Gulch neighborhood, this tavern-chic spot serves gourmet pub fare and an extensive spirits menu in a stylish, lively environment. mstreetnashville.com

Wildhorse saloon, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8200. Enjoy the award-winning menu, the best in live entertainment and a larger-than-life dance floor. The Wildhorse Saloon offers space for special events, including a private banquet room, a mezzanine level, the contemporary third floor or the entire club. 11 am-12:30 am Sun.-Thu., 11 am-2:45 am Fri.-Sat. Admission fee. Credit Cards:

Caters to Groups. wildhorsesaloon.com


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Nashville in PicturesEnjoy the best of Nashville in this photo montage.

Fourth of JulyWatch the Nashville sky come alive during the downtown Fourth of July celebration.

New Year’s EveThe city celebrates the new year with the exciting Bash on Broadway.

Music Calls Us HomeSee why Nashville is a great place to visit.

CMA FestivalThe CMA Festival gives fans a real taste of the best in country music.

Honky TonksLower Broadway in downtown Nashville provides the beat for Music City.

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