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WITH MUSIC THERE’S

ALWAYS A PARTY 24/7/365 6NAVIGATE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS 10

MUSIC TO MY EARS 16

FACTS & INFORMATION 20

ATTRACTIONS 23

SHOPPING 39

SPORTS & RECREATION 47

LODGING 51

EVENTS 63

TOURS & TRANSPORTATION 69

DINING 77

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 92

VISITOR SERVICES 101

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VOLUME 11, July-December 2015

2015 NASHVILLE VISITORS GUIDE

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MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH: LET FREEDOM SING!One of the nation’s largest award-winning fireworks displays – featuring GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter

Mikky Ekko and GRAMMY®-nominated country artist Martina McBride.July 4 – Broadway and 1st Avenue – visitmusiccity.com/july4th

ASCEND AMPHITHEATERLive concerts including Eric Church, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more throughout the fall in the new AscendAmphitheater with panoramic views of Nashville’s skyline – summer home of the GRAMMY®-Award winning

Nashville Symphony.Fall 2015 – Ascend Amphitheater – ascendamphitheater.com

LIGHTNING 100’S LIVE ON THE GREEN MUSIC FESTIVALThis free music festival showcases Nashville’s emerging musical talent and well-known national acts.

August - September – Public Square Park – liveonthegreen.net

AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL

One major event that joins legendary Americana artists and fans. Conference includes renownedperformances and expert panels – featuring 165 performances at over nine venues.September 15 - 20 – Events held throughout city – americanamusic.org

Make plans now for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. Coming to Music City in January 2016.

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MUSIC CITY FOOD + WINE FESTIVALThe nation’s top chefs unite with regional food, wine and spirits heroes for a two-day festival

showcasing the best of today’s culinary creations. Hosted by Kings of Leon.September 19 - 20 – Public Square Park – musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com

GAYLORD OPRYLAND’S® A COUNTRY CHRISTMASEnjoy a Nashville tradition at Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center, with two million

Christmas lights, live music, carriage rides, and ICE! featuring amazing lifelike ice carvings.November - January – Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center – gaylordopryland.com

FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWLOne of Nashville’s biggest annual events – brings together the partnership between the Atlantic Coast Confer-

ence (ACC), the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and the Big Ten.December 2015 – LP Field – musiccitybowl.com

JACK DANIEL’S® BASH ON BROADWAY: NEW YEAR’S EVE IN MUSIC CITY

Ring in the new year Music City style – the hottest and biggest street party in the country.December 31 – Downtown Nashville – Broadway and 1st Avenue – visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

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Music City doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to

making your visit a memorable one. A full slate ofentertaining options, including festivals, concertsand celebrations, are all on tap for you to enjoy!BY CINDY SANDERS

Clockwise: Fans enjoy a performance at the CMA Music Festival.

Nashville Ballet presents Nashville’s Nutcracker in December.

ONGOING EVENTSMusic sets the tone for year-round fun. Weekly

shows at the famed Grand Ole Opry feature a roster

of country music royalty. From November to January,

the Opry originates from its former home at the Ryman

Auditorium, which also plays host to concerts throughout

the year. Download the free Nashville Live Music App with

performance listings at 160-plus venues around town.

( visitmusiccity.com/nashvillemusicapp ).

The First Saturday Art Crawl showcases artists

at galleries along 5th Avenue of the Arts, and Oz Arts

Nashville hosts musical and dance productions in aremodeled former cigar warehouse. The Tennessee

Performing Arts Center features live theater from

local, regional and national companies including the

popular Broadway Series. TPAC is also home to the

Nashville Ballet with performances culminating in

the annual Nashville’s Nutcracker performance.

Nashville Repertory Theatre also has its productions

at the downtown venue. The Nashville Symphony

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performs classical and pops concerts at

the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and

the Nashville Opera’s season runs from

October to April. Another venue that has

a roster of live performances is the historic

War Memorial Auditorium.

SUMMERSunshine and summertime are an

unbeatable combination – especially when

you add music, food and fun to the mix. The

summer kicks off with four days of nonstop

performances at the CMA Music Festival

and at Bonnaroo in nearby Manchester

(both June 11-14). Those two not-to-missevents are followed by a birthday bash for

the nation. The free Music City July 4th:

“Let Freedom Sing!” event features one

of the country’s most spectacular fireworks

displays accompanied by live entertainment

throughout the day and night. In fact,

if there’s one thing Music City loves, it’s a

free outdoor concert. Locals and guests alike

flock downtown for Live on the Green,

featuring top indie acts through August

and September at Public Square Park.

The city hit a home run with First

Tennessee Park as the Nashville Sounds’

new downtown baseball stadium (games

run all summer long). Other summer events

include the annual Tomato Art Fest in East

Nashville, Highballs & Hydrangeas at

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum

of Art, Nashville Restaurant Week atlocal eateries around town and the Music

City Festival & BBQ Championship

at Riverfront Park.

AUTUMNNot all of Music City’s hits are on the

radio. The NFL Tennessee Titans and

the NHL Nashville Predators bring the

action to LP Field and Bridgestone Arenathat sports-loving visitors won’t want to

miss. In late September, female athletes

get in the game as thousands line up for

the annual Women’s Half Marathon.

Top to bottom: Carrie Underwood performs at the

Grand Ole Opry. Highballs & Hydrangeas is held at

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of A rt.

The Tennessee Titans draw fans at LP Field.

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The beautiful fall weather is the perfect

backdrop for dozens of special celebrations.

Everyone in the family will enjoy the

Tennessee State Fair, Tennessee

Fall Craft Fair, Southern Festival of

Books and Boo at the Zoo, plus a host

of other Halloween hauntings.

Foodies also love Nashville in the fall as

celebrated chefs take center stage during the

annual Music City Food + Wine Festival

featuring two days of culinary creations set

to the soundtrack of live music. The Music

City Cookoff, Nashville Beer Festival and

Oktoberfest are also guaranteed to

please the palate.

WINTERThe year ends as it begins – on a highnote. In early November, Bridgestone Arena

plays host to two star-studded television

events. The industry’s brightest stars come

together for “country’s biggest night” at

the annual CMA Awards. Later that week,

artists from multiple genres return to the

arena to tape the annual CMA Country

Christmas show, which airs later in

December. For ticket information oneither event, go to cmaworld.com.

By Thanksgiving, Holiday Harmony

is in full swing with attractions and venues

throughout the city featuring seasonal

celebrations. The magical family tradition

of A Country Christmas at Gaylord

Opryland® Resort & Convention

Center includes giant ice sculptures,

events featuring favorite DreamWorkscharacters, musical dinner shows,

snow tubing and an outdoor ice rink.

Although Father Time might be

winding down the clock on 2015, there

is still plenty of excitement to be found.

On Dec. 30, the annual Music City Bowl

brings collegiate football action to LP

Field as an SEC team goes up against a

rival from the ACC or Big Ten.

The next day, thousands gather

downtown for the Jack Daniel’s®

New Year’s Eve Bash on Broadway

featuring an evening of high-energy

concerts followed by the spectacular

Music Note Drop®, triggering fireworks

and confetti cannons as the clock strikes

midnight. Lady Antebellum headlined

last year’s free event.

For information on these other scheduledevents, go to visitmusiccity.com/events.

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DOWNTOWN/SOBRONo other district blends Nashville’s

storied past with its exciting future than the

Downtown/SoBro area. The ever-changing

skyline forms the backdrop for historic

Riverfront Park and Second Avenue.

From there, turn in any direction and a

rich array of dining, entertainment, art and

shopping awaits, including sweets from

Leon’s Candy in historic Butler’s Run. You

can’t go wrong with Goo Goo Clusters, King

Leo Peppermints and other retro treats.

A downtown walking or Segway tour

traces Nashville’s roots from the earliest

days at Fort Nashborough to the city’s

rise to prominence at the Tennessee

State Capitol and Tennessee State

Museum to the rich musical legacy

showcased at the Ryman Auditorium,

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Visitors will find plenty to see and doin the Eighth Avenue neighborhood.

Country Music Hall of Fame® and

Museum, Hatch Show Print and the

Johnny Cash Museum.

Downtown is all about live performance

venues. Catch a Broadway play at the

Tennessee Performing Arts Center,

get swept away by Nashville’s Grammy®

Award-winning musicians at the

Schermerhorn Symphony Center,

discover rising stars and seasoned

performers at the famed Honky Tonks of

Lower Broadway and Printers Alley or

enjoy shows at Bridgestone Arena, which

is also home to the city’s NHL hockey

franchise, the Nashville Predators.

The visual arts also take a starring

role at the galleries and studios along

5th Avenue of the Arts and with the

diverse collections displayed at the

Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

Each of Nashville’s neighborhoods has its own uniquepersonality, but they flow together to create one

very vibrant city. Exploring Music City has neverbeen easier. Interactive maps and videosavailable at visitmusiccity.com/visitors/ neighborhoods allow you to customizeyour trip so you can see all of the

sights and sounds of Nashville’smost popular areas.BY CINDY SANDERS

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Nashville’s creative culture extends to

the dining options located in the heart of

the city, which include The Capitol Grille,

Puckett’s Grocery, Acme Feed & Seed,

B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant

and Merchants. Just south of Broadway,the popular SoBro area has quickly become

a mecca for innovative menus, including

those at Etch, Husk , The Farm House,

Pinewood Social, The Southern Steak

& Oyster and City Winery. And round out

the meal with a special Nashville original

treat from the Goo Goo Shop.

8TH AVENUE/MELROSE/BERRY HILLSouth of downtown, visitors will find wonderful collectibles in Nashville’s Antique

District along Eighth Avenue South. In Berry

Hill, colorful bungalows house locally owned

shops such as Designer Renaissance,

and you can enjoy an adventure game with

friends at The Escape Game Nashville.

Tempting aromas from The Smiling

Elephant,M.L. Rose

andSinema

invite visitors to enjoy regional and global cuisine.

After dinner, the live entertainment at The

Sutler Saloon, Douglas Corner Cafe and

Zanies Comedy Club are sure to bring a smile.

12SOUTHOne of Nashville’s trendiest neighborhoods,

the shops and restaurants of the 12South

district are hip and happening. Whether

decorating your home – or yourself – stylish

stops include Cadeau, White’s Mercantile,

imogene + willie, MODA Boutique and

Judith Bright Jewelry.

If all that shopping worked up an appetite,no worries – 12South is filled with great

options for leisurely dining. Frothy Monkey

serves high-quality beans and brews along

with three meals daily. Comfort food is a

staple at Burger Up and 12South Taproom

& Grill. American farmhouse and regional

cuisine are featured at Josephine, Urban

Grub and Edley’s Bar-B-Que. And chicken

is done right – and in many different ways –

at The Flipside. Satisfy a sweet tooth witha gourmet popsicle at Las Paletas or cool

treat from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.

BELMONT/HILLSBORO VILLAGEBordering Vanderbilt and Belmont

universities, this charming area features

the Hillsboro Village Merchants

Association’s enticing storefronts with

everything from used books and cookware

to upscale dining and the city’s best pancakes.

Who can resist popping into The Impeccable

Pig, Pangaea or A Thousand Faces? In the

evenings, enjoy new and vintage films and

live concert events at the Belcourt Theatre.

Check out culinary favoritesCabana, Fido,

Provence Breads & Café and perennial

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Opposite: City Winery in Nashville offers dining and

live music in the SoBro district. Top to bottom: You

can’t go wrong with a show at the legendar y Bluebird

Cafe in Green Hills. For something sweet, stop by

downtown’s Goo Goo Shop. Prima offers fine dining in

The Gulch. Get your art on at the David Lusk Gallery.

EAST NASHVILLEThis free-spirited neighborhood is

located just across the river from downtown.

Bordered on one end by LP Field, home of

the Tennessee Titans, the area is a creative

haven with art-filled restaurants set amonglocally owned boutiques.

A visually stunning blend of modern

and historic architecture, East Nashville’s

offerings include everything from hip

coffeehouses and day spas to vintage

apparel and bike stores. Holland House

Bar & Refuge, Pepperfire Hot Chicken,

Eastland Cafe, The Pharmacy Burger

Parlor & Beer Garden, Rumors East,Silly Goose, Lockeland Table and Marché

are just a few of the hangouts that attract

locals and visitors alike.

GERMANTOWN/JEFFERSON STREETThis historic neighborhood north of

downtown is known for its modern twist

on dining. Many Germantown restaurants

feature a farm-to-table sensibility. Inspiredmenus at City House, Rolf and Daughters,

The Mad Platter and Germantown Café

take advantage of the nearby Nashville

Farmers’ Market’s seasonal fare. And

what culinary experience would be complete

without ending on a sweet note courtesy

of The Cupcake Collection, which

has been featured on ABC’s The Chew.

The area is also home to First

Tennessee Park where the NashvilleSounds now make their home. Rounding

out the sights and sounds of Germantown

are Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park ,

a 19-acre urban park tracing Tennessee

history, and shops with unique items like the

finely crafted leather goods at Peter Nappi.

While you’re in the neighborhood, don’t miss

one of the musical events scheduled at the

Nashville Jazz Workshop.

GREEN HILLSThis neighborhood features upscale

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internationally renowned designers. The

Mall at Green Hills and nearby Hill Center

cover the range from A to Z – literally. Shop

Anthropologie, Burberry, David Yurman,

Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton,

Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany

& Co., Tory Burch, Vineyard Vines andZ Gallerie. Flagship stores include Macy’s,

Dillard’s and Nordstrom. Enjoy dinner at

Table 3 Restaurant & Market and then

stop by the world-famous Bluebird Cafe

where legends and newcomers showcase

their songwriting skills.

THE GULCHThe Gulch, one of the city’s most rapidly

developing areas, links downtown to Music

Row. Terrific dining and retail venues are

nestled among high-rise residential and office

space, making this a great place to live, work

and play. Adele’s and the opulent new Prima

join other restaurants with global influences

including Cantina Laredo, Sambuca and

Watermark . And you can enjoy a “Mouthfulof the South” at Party Fowl Chicken.

MStreet Nashville owns and operates a

number of the area’s most popular restaurants

including Virago, Whiskey Kitchen, Kayne

Prime, Moto and Saint Añejo.

Shopping with a distinctly urban vibe is

available at Two Old Hippies and high-end

boot company Lucchese. The intimate 404

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five well-appointed rooms. Bar Louie, Hops

+ Crafts and the legendary Station Inn,

which has offered live music for more than four

decades, round out neighborhood offerings.

WEST END/VANDERBILT/MIDTOWNMidtown easily mixes business with

pleasure. The neighborhood offers a broad

range of hotels, restaurants and local

shops, and is home to Centennial Park ,

an urban green space where events take

place throughout the year, and you can

see the world’s only exact-size replica

of The Parthenon.

Casual dining options include The Row,Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Soulshine Pizza

Factory and the gastropub Tavern. Creative

menus are served up at The Catbird Seat,

Bound’ry, 1808 Grille and Mason’s.

Cap off the evening with craft beers and

signature cocktails at The Patterson House,

Broadway Brewhouse or Blackstone Brewery

followed by a stop at one of the area’s fun

late-night clubs.

OPRYLAND/MUSIC VALLEY Anchored by the Gaylord Opryland®

Resort & Convention Center, the hotel is

famous for its Southern hospitality and range

of options under one roof, including places

to eat such as Old Hickory Steakhouse,

Ravello, Solario Cantina and Fuse

Sports Bar. The complex is also home

to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry,

General Jackson Showboat and Opry

Mills, which features more than 200 stores,

an IMAX theater, and dozens of dining and

entertainment options.

Across from the resort, Music Valley

Drive helped define the Nashville sound

and features family-friendly dining and

entertainment at John A’s, Cock of

the Walk , Nashville Nightlife DinnerTheater, Nashville Palace, Miss

Jeanne’s Mystery Dinner Theatre

and Willie Nelson and Friends

Museum and General Store.

Nashville’s neighborhoods are filled

with great sights and sounds – and also

incredible dining. The city’s culinary

scene is so hot, Nashville is regularly

featured in food magazines and has

been hailed as one of the Top 10

Hottest Travel Destinations for Food.

The Nashville Neighborhood

Foodie Tour package is a guided

four-hour tour of neighborhoods

where dining has risen to an art form.

Participants are free to explore and

sample dishes from areas like 12South,

The Gulch, Hillsboro Village and

Germantown. For information on

this and other great food tours, go

to the Trip Planning section under

visitmusiccity.com/visitors,and click on Vacation Packages.

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Opposite: Cadeau carries a wide array of interesting

gifts. Fido features a delicious mix of organic and local

foods on its menu. The Cultural Festival at Centennial

Park celebrates the city’s diversity. Right: Stop by The

Flipside for chicken any way you like it – and drinks.

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BY JESSICA MOZO

Bands play for the crowd during the Tootsies Orchid Lounge 53rd Birthday Celebration.

If you’re used to shelling out hundreds

of dollars to see your favorite artists inconcert, Nashville will probably surpriseyou. Of course, Music City does hostbig-name artists in sold-out concertsyear round, but what sets our city apart

is that much of the music here can beenjoyed without spending a dime.


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Free music plays 24/7 in Nashville, and

all the music lover has to do is stroll around

downtown to take it in. No-cover honky tonks

line both sides of Broadway, known as Honky

Tonk Highway. Free music venues such

as The Second Fiddle, Whiskey BentSaloon and Tootsies Orchid Lounge keep

the music going from about 10 a.m. until 3 in

the morning – and that’s just the beginning.

NASHVILLE’S FREE MUSIC EVENTSCall it Southern hospitality, but you

also won’t pay a thing to hear music at many

of Nashville’s annual events, including the

Jack Daniel’s® New Year’s Eve Bashon Broadway and the Music City July

4th: “Let Freedom Sing!” celebration.

These events feature top-named artists,

with past performances by Lady Antebellum,

Gavin DeGraw, Billy Currington, Hank

Williams Jr. and Ashley Monroe.

Country music fans from all over

the world flood downtown every June for

the CMA Music Festival, but you don’t

have to be a ticket-holder to catch some

amazing shows. Seven stages throughout

downtown entertain passers-by with free

live music every day of the festival, and

they often showcase up-and-coming artists

on their way to making it to the big stage.

The hip, urban neighborhood of East

Nashville transforms into a tomato-lover’s

paradise each August when it hosts the free

Tomato Art Fest, where many people (andtheir pets) come dressed as tomatoes. The

whimsical event kicks off with a Friday-night

concert, and live music stages are sprinkled

throughout the art vendors selling their wares.

Blues music is on tap at the festival’s

Grand Ol’ Porker Stage. General admission

for the two-day event is just $10.

Come September, the Music City Food

+ Wine Festival is a feast for the senses,

allowing festival-goers to indulge in signaturedishes from world-renowned chefs with

a side of live music. Country music queen

turned Food Network star Trisha Yearwood

was a featured culinary artist in 2014.

Top to bottom: A crowd gathers to hear live music

at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Runners line up

for the annual St. Jude Countr y Music Marathon & 1/2

Marathon. A variety of performers entertain crowds at

Live on the Green at Public Square Park. Opposite:

Kellie Pickler performs at Riverfront Park during the

annual CMA Music Festival.


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In October, Nashville’s Germantown

neighborhood gets back to its roots with

Oktoberfest, now in its 36th year. The free

German festival has three live music stages,

and food and beer vendors galore.

Every April, Nashville runners take

to the streets of Nashville for the St. Jude

Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon,

where live bands perform along each mile of

the race course. They play everything fromalternative and punk rock to blues, jazz and,

of course, country. Runners have been

known to break out their dance moves

along the course.

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIESLive on the Green, a popular free

concert series, is held Thursday evenings

in August and September at Public Square

Park in front of the courthouse. The

concerts highlight both local and

nationally known performers.

Downtown workers, moms groups,

seniors and others bring their lunch to

the Nashville Public Library on Tuesdays

from August to October when it hosts a

free lunchtime Courtyard Concert series.

Held in the library’s second-floor RobinsonCourtyard, the informal concerts let

spectators get an up-close musical experience

with local musicians and songwriters.

You don’t want to miss Musicians

Corner, a program that presents free family-

friendly musical events in Centennial Park

on Saturdays in May, June, September and

October. The weekly lawn parties attract

people of all ages and include main and acoustic

stage performances along with kids’ activities,

food trucks, a beer garden and giveaways.There’s even a “Dog of the Day” award.

Jazz fans shouldn’t miss Music in

the Vines, a free outdoor jazz event in the

courtyard of Arrington Vineyards, located

30 minutes south of Nashville. Held on

Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday

afternoons from April through December,

Music in the Vines invites guests to come

enjoy the scenic vineyard grounds withfamily and friends while listening to music

and drinking award-winning wines. Arrington

Vineyards opened in 2007 and is co-owned

by country music star Kix Brooks, who

occasionally makes an appearance.

And last but not least is Frist Fridays,

a popular summertime concert series for

just $10 a person. Live music, snacks and

beverages are on tap, as well as a chance to

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VISITOR INFORMATION/TRIP PLANNING 800-657-6910/615-259-4700

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp

operates a Customer Service Center to

assist with planning and booking your trip

to Music City. Visitor assistants can help

guests choose hotels, book rooms or vacation

packages, and provide details on upcoming

events. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

through Friday, or book rooms online at visitmusiccity.com/placestostay.

VISITOR CENTER LOCATIONS501 Broadway

615-259-4747/866-830-4440

150 Fourth Ave. N.

615-259-4730/800-657-6910

Two Visitor Centers offer discounted

attraction tickets, brochures, coupons and

concierge assistance. The Broadway locationin the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena,

at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and

Broadway, has the Music City Marketplace,

a music-themed gift shop with a large

selection of unique Nashville gifts. Open

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through

Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The second center is at the corner of Fourth

Avenue North and Commerce Street. Open8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DISABILITY SERVICESDisability Information Office

Howard Office Building, information

and referral office: 615-862-6492

MTA Access Ride

Wheelchair-equipped van service:

615-880-3970. Call in advance forreservations. $2.50 flat rate.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICESForeign Currency Exchange

Regions Bank

Downtown and most branches: 615-748-2941

Nashville International Airport

Wright Travel Business Center:

615-275-2660

Translation Services

Tennessee Foreign Language Institute

227 French Landing Dr., Ste. 100615-741-7579

CONNECTING TO THE MUSIC A free Nashville Live Music

App (visitmusiccity.com/

nashvillemusicapp), available

for all mobile devices, locates live

music venues throughout the city

and tells you who’s on stage. Users can search

by area of town or venue name, and a handymap function will show your location and the

live music venue options nearby. No app? No

problem. Look for the series of guitar-pick

sidewalk signs that indicate where great live

music can be found. For more information,

go to visitmusiccity.com/livemusic.

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The Arts Company , 215 Fifth Ave.,

615-254-2040, 877-694-2040. A prime

downtown arts destination since 1996.

Offering a distinctive Nashville art

experience with a welcomingenvironment in a historic building.

Inventive exhibits presented every

month during the First Saturday

Art Crawl. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat.

theartscompany.com

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and

Museum of Art , 1200 Forrest Park

Dr., 615-356-8000, 877-356-8150.

This 55-acre botanical garden and

art museum, located on the historic

Cheek estate, boasts nationally

recognized collections of American

and contemporary painting and

sculpture, a botanical garden and

year-round, family-friendly activities.

9 am-5 pm Tue.-Sun. cheekwood.org

David Lusk Gallery , 516 Hagan St.,

615-780-9990. Located in Nashville’s

invigorating Wedgewood-Houston

neighborhood, the gallery represents

innovative and diverse artists from

around the country, working across

a wide range of artistic practices. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat.

davidluskgallery.com

ART GALLERIES Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery ,224 Fifth Ave. S., 615-577-7711.Offers historic restrikes of original

posters from the Hatch collection, as

well as Master Printer Jim Sherraden’s

monoprints – contemporary

interpretations of the classic

wood blocks from Hatch Show Print.

9:30 am-6 pm Sun.-Wed., 9:30 am-

8 pm Thu.-Sat. hatchshow print.com

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Haynes Galleries , 1600 Division St.,

Ste. 140, 615-312-7000. A fine art

gallery specializing in the best of

American and contemporary Realism.

Presenting a distinguished roster of

artists, including American masters

of the 19th and 20th centuries, andthe premier and emerging Realists

of the 21st. 10 am-4 pm Tue.-Sat.

haynesgalleries.com

LeQuire Gallery & Studio ,

4304 Charlotte Ave., 615-298-4611.

The gallery features contemporary

paintings, drawings and sculpture

with an emphasis on figurative work.

Exhibits change quarterly, with work

from Alan LeQuire – the nationally

recognized sculptor of Musica and Athena Parthenos – always on view.

10 am-3 pm Tue.-Sat. lequiregallery.com

Metropolitan Nashville Arts

Commission , 800 Second Ave. S.,

615-862-6720. Find a comprehensive,

mobile cultural guide to Nashville at

artsnashville.toursphere.com. Locate

public art; cultural destinations;

driving, walking and biking tours;

maps and much more.

8:30 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.

artsnashville.org

O Gallery , 1305 Clinton St., Ste. 120,

615-319-7892. A full-service art gallery

presenting mostly the multifaceted

works of Olga Alexeeva. Located in

Marathon Village. ogalleryart.com

The Rymer Gallery , 233 Fifth Ave. N.,

615-752-6030. Nashville’s largest

contemporary gallery, featuring worksby more than 40 artists from all over

the world. Located on 5th Avenue of

the Arts, in the epicenter of Nashville’s

central business district. 11 am-6 pm

Tue.-Sat. therymergallery.com

Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt

University , Main Lobby, Sarratt

Student Center, 615-322-2471.

Featuring 10 exhibits a year of

contemporary art by regional

and national artists. 9 am-9 pmMon.-Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat.-Sun.

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Sherrick & Paul Gallery ,

438 Houston St., Ste. 255.

Focusing on contemporary mid-

career to established artists such

as Marcel Dzama, William Eggleston,

Katy Grannan, Vivian Maier, Damian

Stamer and Wendy White amongothers. sherrickandpaul.com

Tinney Contemporary , 237 Fifth

Ave. N., 615-255-7816 . Nashville’s

premier modern art gallery,

specializing in museum-quality art

for private and corporate collections.

We welcome visitors to view our

rotating exhibitions of art by local

and international artists. 11 am-5 pm

Tue.-Sat. tinneycontem porary.com

Zeitgeist Gallery , 516 Hagan St.,#100, 615-256-4805. A contemporary

art gallery featuring works by

established and emerging artists in

a variety of media. Local, regional,

national and international artists in

small ensemble exhibitions and

themed group showings and

performances. 11 am-5 pm

Tue.-Sat. zeitgeist -ar t.com

Adventure Science Center ,

800 Fort Negley Blvd., 615-862-5160.

Delights big and small kids alike, and

sparks their curiosity to learn more

about the world around them. Home

to the world-renowned Sudekum

Planetarium, offering a wide array

of thrilling shows. 10 am-5 pm daily.

adventuresci.org

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Adventureworks , 1300 Narrows of

the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs,

615-297-2250. Adventures for

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individuals, families and groups of all

types. A nationally recognized leader

in experience-based team building

and outdoor recreational adventure.

Experience the thrilling zipline tour

nestled in 40 acres of old-growth

forest. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. adventureworks.com

Antique Archaeology Nashville ,

1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,

615-810-9906 . Mike Wolfe of

the History Channel’s top-rated

program, American Pickers, opened

the second Antique Archaeology

location in Marathon Village,

a turn-of-the-century automobile

factory. The new store features

antiques, vintage items, folk art and

Antique Archaeology merchandise. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.

antiquearchaeology.com

Belcourt Theatre , 2102 Belcourt

Ave., 615 -846 -3150. The leading

exhibitor of independent, foreign

and repertory film programming in

Nashville, and an intimate music

venue. The theater has been

nationally recognized and is an

original member of the Sundance

Art House project. Hours dependon showtimes. belcourt.org

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State

Park , 600 James Robertson Pkwy.,

615-741-5280. Tour Tennessee via

a 200-foot granite map, a walkway

featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains

representing the major rivers of

Tennessee and an extraordinary

history wall. Also includes a

2,000-seat amphitheater and

a visitor center. 6 am-10 pm.

tn.gov /environment /parks

/Bicentennial

Black 13 Tattoo , 209 10th Ave. S.,

Ste. 208, 615-750-3741. The main

goal is to provide a wide array

of quality work and exceptional

customer service for clients, all

within a comfortable and welcoming

environment. Hours by appointment.black13tattoo.com

Cumberland Caverns ,

1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd.,

McMinnville, 931-668-4396 . Discover

Tennessee’s largest show cave and

U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year

round, seven days a week, with scenic

walking tours, adventure trips and

overnight spelunking with camping

in the cave. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.

cumberlandcaverns.com

Dabble Studio , 615-678-8784. Painting

parties, cooking classes, combo

paint-and-cook classes. Customized

events provide unique hands-on

learning that’s fun and social. See

our website calendar and come

dabble with us! dabblestudio.com

Dave & Buster’s , Opry Mills Mall,

540 Opry Mills Dr., 615-970-3800.

Create your own experience where

great food, signature drinks andone-of-a-kind fun can be found under

one enormous roof. Offering billiards,

cosmic bowling and more than

150 video games. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu.,

11-1 am Fri.-Sat. daveandbusters.com

The Escape Game , 510 E. Iris Dr.,

615-878-3135. A real- life adventure

game designed for small groups

of two to eight people. Your goal

is simple: Work together as a team,

testing your wits and skills, to escape

from a locked room in 60 minutes.

nashvilleescapegame.com

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Grand Old Golf & Go Karts , 2444

Music Valley Dr., 615-871-4701. Play

one of our three award-winning

miniature golf courses, ride side by

side on the mid-state’s fastest outdoor

go-kart track or try one of the 25

flavors at Chuck’s Sno Cones. Check

website for hours. grandoldgolf.net


Grand Ole Opry , 2804 Opryland

Dr., 800-SEE-OPRY . The show that

made country music famous presents

the new stars, superstars and legends

all on one stage. Check website for

show schedule. opry.com


Grand Ole Opry Backstage

Pass Tours , 2804 Opryland Dr.,

800-SEE-OPRY . Guided tours of

the Grand Ole Opry House offer

an up-close look at country’s most

famous show, including themed

dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance,

the Opry stage and more. Tours

available daily Feb.-Oct., depending

upon concert schedules. opry.com


Hatch Show Print , 224 Fifth Ave. S.,

615-577-7710. Since 1879, this thriving

letterpress shop has produced iconicposters for artists ranging from Elvis

Presley to Widespread Panic. Take

the official tour and print your own

poster. Step Inside The Shop. 9 am-6

pm Sun.-Wed., 9 am-8 pm Thu.-Sat.

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Historic RCA Studio B ,615-416-2001. Music City’s only studio

tour provides a glimpse into the heart

of the Nashville sound during one of

its most exciting periods. Step Inside

The Hits. Tours depart daily from

the Country Music Hall of Fame®

and Museum. studiob.org


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Laser Quest , 166 Second Ave. N.,

615-256-2560. An interactive

adventure game for all ages.

Unbeatable fun for social or group

outings, student trips, sports teams,

family reunions and corporate team-

building events. Thirty or more play

together, available rain or shine,

private bookings available. 6-9 pm

Tue.-Thu., 4 pm-12 am Fri., 11-12 am

Sat., 2-7 pm Sun. laserquest.com

Loretta Lynn’s Ranch , 8000 Hwy.

13 S., Hurricane Mills, 931-296-7700.

Situated just an hour outside ofNashville in the beautiful countryside,

the ranch offers a full-service RV park,

primitive camping, outdoor pool,

canoeing and paddleboats, wrangler

camp and fishing. 9 am-5 pm

Mon.-Sun. lorettalynn.com

Lost River Cave & Valley ,

2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green,

KY, 270-393- 0077 . DiscoverKentucky’s only underground boat

tour, just one hour north of Nashville.

The cave offers a delightful escape

into Kentucky’s Cave Country, with

hiking trails, a seasonal butterfly

habitat, gem mining sluice and

charming Wildflower Gifts. 8:30 am-

6 pm Mon.-Sun. lostrivercave.com


Marathon Village , 1305 Clinton St.,

615-327-1010. One of Nashville’s most

creative communities – including

Marathon Music Works, Antique

Archaeology and Corsair Artisan

Distillery. marathonvillage.com

Music City Indoor Karting LLC ,

400 Davidson St., #403,

615-242-3275. Located in downtown

Nashville, we have really fast karting

around our 1/4-mile indoor track with

high-tech electric karts. Corporate

groups, birthday parties and more.

11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri.,9 am-10 pm Sat., 12-9 pm Sun.

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Music City Walk of Fame Park ,

Demonbreun between Fourth & Fifth

Aves., 866-584-MUSIC. A landmark

tribute to those from all genres of

music who have contributed to the

world through song or other industry

collaboration and made a significant

contribution to the music industry

with connection to Music City.

visitmusiccity.com /walkoffame

Music City Ziplines by

Adventureworks at Fontanel ,

4125 Whites Creek Pk., 615-724-1600.

New and experienced zippers will

enjoy soaring through the shaded

forest canopy of Fontanel on

eight different ziplines, up to 85 feet

high and ranging from 200 to 700 feet

in length. Professional tour guideshelp you ride for up to two hours at

speeds up to 35 miles per hour.

fontanel.com

Musica , Music Row Roundabout.

At 40 feet high, Musica is the largest

bronze figure group in America. This

group of nine colossal bronze figures

celebrates the energy and diversity

of the music industry in Nashville.

alanlequire.com /musica

Nashville Armory ,

4290 Kenilwood Dr., 615-730-8054.

Featuring 15,000 square feet of retail

showroom, classrooms and state-

of-the-art indoor shooting range.

Our facilit y ranks as one of the

largest and most advanced firearm

facilities in the country. 9 am-8 pm

Mon.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun.

nashvillearmory.com

Nashville Farmers’ Market ,

900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,615-880-2001. Open year round.

Craft and flea market open every

weekend. Restaurants, specialty

shops, greenhouses and open-air

stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables

and plants. 8 am-6 pm Mon.-Sun.

nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Nashville Jazz Workshop ,1319 Adams St., 615-242-5299.

Provides a home for jazz, ensuring

a continuing community presence for

this original American art form. Offers

performances by top jazz artists for

the local area and around the country.

nashville jazz.org

Nashville Public Library ,

615 Church St., 615-862-5760.

Located in the heart of downtown,

the 300,000-square-foot main librarybuilding designed by Robert A.M.

Stern Architects is open to the public.

9 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm

Sat., 2-5 pm Sun. library.nashville.org

Nashville Shores , 4001 Bell Rd.,

615-889-7050. A 385-acre family

recreation destination located on

Percy Priest Lake, 10 minutes from

downtown. It comprises a water

park, ropes courses and ziplines,

RV campground, lakeview cabins,

marina, boat rentals and more. Mid-May through mid-Sept.; hours vary.

nashvilleshores.com

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere ,

3777 Nolensville Pk., 615-833-1534.

Featuring a wide variety of exotic

animals from around the world. In

addition, the zoo offers animal

shows, keeper talks, a carousel, a

historic home and farm, the Jungle

Gym playground, gift shops and

concession areas. 9 am-6 pm.nashvillezoo.org

Old Tyme Vintage Photos ,

203 Second Ave. N., 615-649-8243.

A tradition here in Tennessee. Come

and make memories that will last

forever for the entire family. We bring

the Wild West, Victorian and 1980s

hip-hop for all to enjoy. 2-9 pm Fri.,

12-10 pm Sat., 12-6 pm Sun.

oldtymevintagephotos.com

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. ,

1628 Fatherland St., 615-262-3007 .

Handcrafted by native Nashvillians

in the heart of Music City, Olive &

Sinclair is proud to be the paramount

bean-to-bar chocolate maker in the

South and the only one in Tennessee.

10 am-5 pm Thu.-Sat.

oliveandsinclair.com

Opry Mills , 433 Opry Mills Dr.,

615-514-1100, 877-746-7386 .

Tennessee’s largest outlet, value

shopping, dining and entertainment

destination. Retail mix includes Bass

Pro Shops, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue

OFF 5TH, J.Crew, Tommy Bahama

and many more. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-

Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. oprymills.com

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The Parthenon , Centennial Park,

2500 West End Ave., 615-862-8431.

The world’s only full-scale

reproduction of the famous Greek

temple, Nashville’s Parthenon stands

in Centennial Park and features both

the city’s art museum and Athena

Parthenos. 9 am-4:30 pm Tue.-Sat.,

12:30-4:30 pm Sun. (June-Aug.)

parthenon.org

Rocketown , 601 Fourth Ave. S.,

615-843-4001. A faith-based teenentertainment center with all -ages

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venues, an indoor skate park and

coffee bar. Venues are available to

rent for private events. 3-9 pm Mon.,

3-7:30 pm Tue., 7:30-9 pm Wed.-Thu.,

3 pm-12 am Fri., 9-12 am Sat.,

1-7 pm Sun. rocketown.com

Ryman Auditorium , 116 Fifth Ave.N., 615-458-8700. Take a self-guided

tour and have your picture taken

on the Opry’s stage. Or, take the

backstage tour and record your own

CD in the Ryman Recording Studio.

Return at night for a premier concert!

9 am-4 pm. ryman.com


Schermerhorn Symphony

Center , One Symphony Pl.,

615-687-6500. Home to the Nashville

Symphony and recognized worldwide

for its acoustical excellence and

diverse concert programming.

Public and private tours are offered

twice weekly. Most performances

start at 8 pm. Box office: 10 am-6 pm

Mon.-Fri., 10 am-2 pm Sat.

schermerhorncenter.com

Sips n Strokes , 1112 Divison St.,

256-338-6333. Bring your favorite

beverage and paint along with one of

our talented instructors as they guideyou step by step from blank canvas

to finished masterpiece. Available

for private parties and off-site events!

sipsnstrokes.com

Southern Belle Biscuit Company ,

Couchville Pike, 615-484-8033.

Hands-on biscuit-making classes

for visitors are offered in small groups.

It’s an upscale culinary experience.

See website for information and

booking dates.southernbellebiscuit.com

Tennessee State Fairgrounds ,

500 Wedgewood Ave., 615-862-8980.

Home of the Tennessee State Fair,

Nashville Speedway and Nashville

Flea Market, the property maintains

eight buildings with more than

120,000 square feet of indoor

space for meetings and events

with abundant parking.

nashvilleexpocenter.org

The Trails at Fontanel , 4125 Whites

Creek Pk., 615-724-1600. Featuring

3.5 miles of dog-friendly hiking trails

that connect to a mile of paved metro

parks greenway for foot and bike

traffic. Hiking is free to the public

and open from sunup to sundown.

fontanel.com

Treetop Adventure Park at

Nashville Shores , 4001 Bell Rd.,

615-889-7050. An aerial adventure

course set in the woods of Nashville

Shores Lakeside Resort. Featuring

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100 exciting and challenging

obstacles, including suspended

bridges, 10 ziplines, cargo nets,

ladders, Tarzan jumps and more.

Seasonal hours March-Nov. nashville

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Wave Country , 2320 Two Rivers

Pkwy., 615-885-1052. One of the

area’s only wave-action swimming

pools. Also featured are three

water flumes and two speed slides.

There’s even a kiddie pool with water-

dropping features and a children’s

playground. 11 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.

nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/

Water-Activities /Wave-Country.aspx

Wildhorse Saloon , 120 Second

Ave. N., 615-902-8200. Three floorsof fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy

delicious dining and learn the latest

dance steps on the largest dance

floor in town. With five bars under

one roof, it’s always a party at the

Wildhorse. 4:30-10 pm Mon., 11 am-

10 pm Tue.-Sun., late night Fri.-Sat.

wildhorsesaloon.com


Arrington Vineyards & Winery ,

6211 Patton Rd., Arrington,

615-395-0102. Located only

25 minutes south of Nashville,

Tennessee’s premier winery offers

breathtaking views and outstanding

wines for tasting. 11 am-8 pm Mon.-

Thu., 11 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat., 12-6 pm

Sun. arringtonvineyards.com


The Black Abbey Brewing Co., LLC ,

2952 Sidco Dr., 615-775- 0070. We

take an artisanal approach to beer,

crafting unique and approachable

ales from the highest-quality

ingredients. Our beers are created,

not made. Right here in Nashville.

3:30-8 pm Thu.-Fri., 2-8 pm Sat.

blackabbeybrewing.com

Corsair Artisan Distillery ,

1200 Clinton St., #110, 615-200-0320.

An independent craft distillery

handcrafting small batches of spirits

and whiskey using classic pot stills.

Visitors are welcome for tours of the

distillery, with tasting room visits for

the 21-and-up crowd. Opens 3:30 pm

Tue.-Fri., 12:30 pm Sat.

corsairartisan.com

George Dickel Distillery ,

1950 Cascade Hollow Rd., Tullahoma,

931-857-3124. Visit the distillery to

discover George Dickel’s award-winning whiskey and its time-honored

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traditions. Then, on to the visitors’

center, filled with antiques and

special memories. 9 am-4 pm Tue.-

Sat. (except major holidays); last tour

starts at 3:30 pm. georgedickel.com

Jack Daniel Distillery ,

182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg,

931-759-6357 . The oldest registered

distillery in the United States and

on the National Register of Historic

Places. Visitors receive personally

guided tours of the distillery and

observe the famous Tennessee

whiskey-making process.

9 am-4:30 pm daily. jackdaniels.com


Natchez Hills Winery Tasting Room

at Fontanel , 4125 Whites Creek Pk.,615-724-1600. Free wine tastings of

Old World, handcrafted, small-batch

wines from Natchez Hills Winery

in Hampshire. Housed within a

4,000-square-foot space with

a music stage and outdoor patio.

fontanel.com

Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery ,

1414 Clinton St., 615-913-8800.

Offers tours and tastings daily (except

Mondays) of nationally acclaimed

whiskeys that were created from

original family recipes of the

Nelson brothers’ great-great-great

grandfather and native Tennessean,

Charles Nelson, in the pre-prohibition

era. 11 am-6 pm Tue.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm

Sun. greenbrierdistillery.com

TailGate Brewery , 7300 Charlotte

Pk., 615-457-1424. A production craft

brewery in West Nashville that is open

to the public every day, has an artisan

food menu, is all ages, hosts dailyspecial events and free tours on

weekends. 3-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 3-11 pm

Fri., 12-11 pm Sat. tailgatebeer.com

Tennessee Brew Works ,

809 Ewing Ave., 615-200-8786 . Finely

tuned craft beer brewed in Nashville.

We are a production microbrewery

dedicated to producing and enjoying

high-quality craft beer while

appreciating music and the many

other fine traditions and charms

of Tennessee. 4-8 pm Thu.-Fri.,

2-8 pm Sat. tnbrew.com

Whisper Creek® Tennessee

Sipping Cream® , 900 44th Ave. N.,

Ste. 100, 615-569-1968. SPEAKeasy

Spirits is an artisan distillery that spans

more than 10,000 square feet and

features a state-of-the-art lab, distilling

and bottling equipment. Whisper

Creek® Tennessee Sipping Cream®

is the distillery’s flagship brand. Tours

begin at 5 pm Mon., Wed. and Fri.tennesseesip pingcream.com

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In this fast-paced, high-energy show, John Beardsley

sings 30 songs, has five costumes, tells you about six

eras of The KING’s career, covering the ‘50s, ‘60s and

‘70s. Wynonna says, “You were AWESOME!” and Country

Weekly says, “Check out John and his MUST SEE show!”

Call for tickets. Mondays and Thursdays March-October.

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A TRIBUTE TO THE KINGTHRU THE YEARS 1953-1977

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Located 25 minutes south of Nashville in Tennessee’s

Wine Country. We invite you to experience our award-

winning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our

covered deck, and breathtaking sunsets. Bring a

picnic! We’re open daily for wine tastings.

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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage:

Home of the People’s President ,

4580 Rachel’s Ln., Hermitage,

615-889-2941. Since opening in

1889, President Andrew Jackson’sHermitage has welcomed more

than 15 million guests. Located only

minutes from downtown Nashville,

this National Historic Site consists

of 1,120 gorgeous acres of family fun

for all ages. 8:30 am-5:30 pm daily.

thehermitage.com

Belle Meade Plantation ,

5025 Harding Pk., 615-356-0501.

This historic plantation mansion’s

grounds now function as a museum.

The plantation consists of 30

remaining acres and features

a winery, visitors’ center, cabins,

dairy, carriage house and stable.

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun.

bellemeadeplantation.com


Belmont Mansion ,

1900 Belmont Blvd., 615-460-5459.

Built in 1850 by Adelicia Acklen

– one of the wealthiest women

in America – the mansion wasrecognized as one of the most

elaborate and unusual homes

in the South. 10 am-4 pm

Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun.

belmontmansion.com

The Carter House , 1140 Columbia

Ave., Franklin, 615-791-1861. This

registered historic landmark was

built in 1830 by Fountain Branch

Carter. The home was the site of

one of the bloodiest battles during

the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864.

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.

battleoffranklintrust.org


Fort Nashborough , Riverfront Park .

Nashville was founded when James

Robertson led his group of pioneers

across the frozen Cumberland River

and built Fort Nashborough. This

replica of the original settlement

reflects the lifestyle of frontier

pioneers in the late 1700s. 9 am-4 pmMon.-Sun. nashville.gov/Parks-and-

Recreation/Historic-Sites/

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Fort Negley , Adjacent to Adventure

Science Center & Greer Stadium.

Listed on the National Register of

Historic Places, this was the largest

and most important Union fortification

built after Nashville fell in 1862 during

the Civil War. Winter hours (Sept.-

May): 12-4 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-4 pmSat.; summer hours (June-Aug.):

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12-4 pm Tue.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm Fri.-Sat.

nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/

Historic-Sites/Fort -Negley.aspx

Historic Carnton Plantation ,

1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin,

615-794-0903. Home of The Widow

of the South, Carnton was a fieldhospital after the 1864 Battle of

Franklin. Restored garden and

Confederate cemetery on-site.


battleoffranklintrust.org


Lotz House Civil War Museum ,

1111 Columbia Ave., Franklin,

615-790-7190. Take a guided tour

of this Civil War house, featuring

fine antiques and stories of the Lotz

family during the Battle of Franklin.


lotzhouse.com


Tennessee State Capitol ,

Charlotte Ave. between Sixth &

Seventh Aves., 505 Deaderick St.,

615-741-2692. Designed by William

Strickland, the historic Tennessee

State Capitol looks much as it did

when it was completed in 1859.

One of the oldest working antebellumcapitols in the nation, several areas

have been restored to their

19th-century appearance. 10 am-5 pm

Tue.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. (Currently

under renovation.) tnmuseum.org

Travellers Rest Plantation

& Museum , 636 Farrell Pkwy.,

615-832-8197 . Built in 1799 by

Judge John Overton, Travellers Rest

is Nashville’s oldest historic house

open to the public. Both self-guided

and guided tours of the grounds

and historic buildings are offered.


travellersrestplantation.org

Two Rivers Mansion ,

3130 McGavock Pk., 615-885-1112.

One of the last of the elaborate

antebellum country homes built in

the Nashville area, and one of the

earliest and best-preserved of the

ornate Italianate houses in Middle

Tennessee. Hours depend on eventschedule. Tour hours differ each

month. friendsoftworiversmansion.org

Country Music Hall of Fame®

and Museum , 222 Fifth Ave. S.,

615-416-2001. Experience country

music’s past and present through

dynamic exhibits, priceless artifacts,

live music and more in the heart of

Music City. Visit Historic RCA StudioB and iconic Hatch Show Print, both

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properties of the museum. Unique

group packages available. 9 am-5 pm

daily. countrymusichalloffame.org


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Fontanel Mansion , 4125 Whites

Creek Pk., 615-724-1600. Formerlyowned by Barbara Mandrell and

decorated much like it was when

she lived there, the magnificent

27,000-square-foot estate is Nashville’s

only country music landmark that offers

visitors a unique view into the home life

of a country music legend. 9 am-3 pm

daily. fontanel.com

Frist Center for the Visual Arts ,

919 Broadway, 615-244-3340. A

world-class art center dedicated

to presenting an ever-changing

schedule of exhibitions from local,

regional, national and international

sources. Also features the interactive

ArtQuest gallery, gift shop and

cafe, all surrounded by gorgeous

architecture. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-

Wed. and Sat., 10 am-9 pm Thu.-Fri.,

1-5:30 pm Sun. fristcenter.org


The Johnny Cash Museum ,

119 Third Ave. S., 615-256-1777 .Officially authorized by the estate of

Johnny Cash, the museum features

the largest and most comprehensive

collection of Johnny Cash artifacts

and memorabilia in the world.

Located in the heart of downtown

Nashville. 10 am-7 pm daily. Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

johnnycashmuseum.com


Lane Motor

Museum , 702

Murfreesboro

Pk., 615-742-

7445. Discover

the largest

European

collection in the United States.

Featuring 150 rare and unique cars

and motorcycles. Only 3 miles from

downtown, free parking on-site. 10 am-

5 pm Thu.-Mon. lanemuseum.org

Military History Branch of the TN

State Museum , War Memorial Bldg.,

615-741-2692. The Military Museum

is a branch of the Tennessee State

Museum. Exhibits deal with America’s

overseas conflicts, beginning with

the Spanish-American War in 1898

and ending with World War II in 1945.

10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. tnmuseum.org


Musicians Hall of Fame and

Museum , Nashvi lle Municipal Auditorium, 401 Gay St.,

615-244-3263. Located downtown

in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium,

the Musicians Hall of Fame is the

one and only museum that honors

the talented musicians who played

on the greatest recordings of all time.

10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat.

musicianshalloffame.com

National Corvette Museum ,

350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY,

270-781-7973. More than 70

Corvettes, special sinkhole and

cave exhibit, KidZone, cafe, gift

shop, conference center and

motorsports park. Less than 1 hour

north of Nashville on I-65, across

from GM plant. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.

corvettemuseum.org


National Museum of African

American Music , 211 Seventh Ave.

N., Ste. 310, 615-301-8724. Project

under development. Will feature

exhibits highlighting musical

instruments, great vocalists,

genres, and hands-on music

creation and production. nmaam.org

Tennessee Agricultural Museum ,

440 Hogan Rd., 615-837-5197 . The

museum has an extensive collectionof home and farm artifacts from the

19th and early 20th centuries. Also on

the property is a log cabin community

with a wooden train and gardens.

9 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. tnagmuseum.org

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame ,

501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena,

615-242-4750. A state-of-the-art,

interactive tribute to Tennessee’s richsports history. Featuring two theaters

and many interactive stations, with

more being added every month.

10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. tshf.net

Tennessee State Museum ,

505 Deaderick St., 615-741-2692,

800-407-4327 . One of the largest

museums in the nation. Interpretive

exhibits begin 15,000 years ago

with prehistoric people and continue

through the early 1900s, with an

extensive and impressive Civil War

collection. Guided tours available

Mon.-Fri. beginning at 9 am.

Closed Sat-Sun. tnmuseum.org


The Upper Room Chapel and

Museum , 1908 Grand Ave.,

615-340-7207, 877-899-2780 Ext.

7207 . The chapel, home of the daily

devotional guide, features an

international collection portraying

Biblical figures, stories, nativityscenes, paintings and sculptures.

The tranquil setting offers a relaxing,

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inspirational visit. Group-friendly,

free parking. 8 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.

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Willie Nelson and Friends Museum

and General Store , 2613 McGavock

Pk., 615-885-1515. Nashville’s largest

souvenir shop. The museum is

dedicated to traditional country

music legends, showcasing one

of the world’s largest collections ofpersonal items from Willie Nelson

and his many friends. 8:30 am-9 pm

Mon.-Sat., 8:30 am-8 pm Sun.

willienelsongeneralstore.com


Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre ,

8204 Hwy. 100, 615-646-9977,

800-282-2276 . Nashville’s first

professional theater. Serving upgreat buffets and Broadway plays

for more than 40 years. Box office

9 am-8 pm Tue.-Sat., shows Thu.-Sat.

dinnertheatre.com

General Jackson Showboat ,

2812 Opryland Dr., 615-458-3900.

Evening cruises, which include an

elegant three-course dinner and

a fabulous stage production, and

midday cruises, which offer one

of Nashville’s only daytime countrymusic shows and a delicious lunch

buffet, on the scenic Cumberland

River. Midday boards 11:15 am,

departs noon, returns 2:30 pm;

evening boards 6:15 pm,

departs 7 pm, returns 10 pm.

generaljackson.com


Miss Jeanne’s Mystery Dinner

Theatre , 2416 Music Valley Dr.,

615-902-9566 . An interactive mystery

play with live music, comedy and

dinner. Each table becomes a team

PERFORMING ARTS

to bribe suspects with play money to

solve the crime. It’s an evening of

laughter and smiles! Reservations

required. 7-10 pm. missjeannes.com

Nashville Ballet , 3630 Redmon St.,

615-297-2966 . Presenting a varied

repertoire of classical ballet and

contemporary works, accompanied

by the Nashville Symphony and noted

songwriters and music artists. Hours

depend on performance schedule.nashvilleballet.com

Nashville Children’s Theatre ,

25 Middleton St., 615-254-9103.

Performs live, professional theater for

kids and families, and has a national

reputation for excellence. Hours

depend on showtimes. nashvillect.org

Nashville Nightlife Dinner

Theater , 2416 Music Valley Dr.,

Ste. 139, 615-885-4747,

800-573-7973. Voted Music Valley’sNo. 1 country music dinner show.

Enjoy songs made famous by

legendary artists and today’s

superstars. Groups welcome.

Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner,

show begins at 6:30 pm.

nashvillenightlife.com


Nashville Opera , Noah Liff

Opera Center, 3622 Redmon St.,

615-832-5242. Tennessee’s largestprofessional opera company is

among the most successful regional

companies in the nation. It plays to

more than 45,000 people annually

through its main stage and touring

performances. Hours depend on

showtimes. nashvilleopera.org

Nashville Repertory Theatre ,

Tennessee Performing Arts Center,

505 Deaderick St., 615-244-4878.

A professional, regional theater

committed to consistently delivering

thought-provoking productions that

expand the creative capacity of

audience and artists though the

dynamic connection unique to

live theater. nashvillerep.org

Nashville Symphony ,

Schermerhorn Symphony Center,

One Symphony Pl., 615-687-6400.

This Grammy® Award-winning

symphony offers more than 140

performances annually with a broad

range of classical, pops, jazz and

children’s concerts. Hours depend

on concert schedule. Free tours

at 12 pm most Wed. and Sat.

nashvillesym phony.org

OZ Arts Nashville , 6172 Cockrill

Bend Cir., 615-350-7200.

A contemporary space designed

to house modern art installations

and host the city’s most elite events.

ozartsnashville.org

Tennessee Performing Arts

Center (TPAC) , 505 Deaderick St.,

615-782-4000. Four theaters are

designed for events ranging from

major Broadway musicals to

rock ‘n’ roll concerts. Hours

depend on showtimes. tpac.org


A Tribute to the KING: Thru the

Years 1953-1977 , Texas Troubadour

Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Dr.,615-758-0098, 866-811-2502. This

high-energy, live musical biography

starring John Beardsley transports

the audience through six eras of

The King’s career. With more than

30 songs and five costumes, this show

thrills audiences of all ages. 6:30 pm

seating, 7 pm show Mon. and Thu.,

March-Oct. Box office opens 10 am

day of show. thenashvilleking.com

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SHOPPING

Located in Nashville’s most desirable

shopping destination, Hill Center

Green Hills is a mixed-use outdoor,

lifestyle center anchored by

Anthropologie and Whole Foods

with more than 20 specialty

shops and several restaurants.

hillcentergreenhills.com

Jefferson Street United Merchants

Partnership (JUMP) , 1215 Ninth Ave.

N., Ste. 201, 615-726-5867 . A historic

African-American business and

shopping district featuring an eclectic

mix of options ranging from art

galleries to salons. jum pnashville.com

Marathon Village , 1305 Clinton St.,

615-327-1010. One of Nashville’s most

creative communities – including

Marathon Music Works, Antique

Archaeology and Corsair Artisan

Distillery. marathonvillage.com

Music Valley Merchants

Association , 2613 McGavock Pk..

Live music, shopping, camping,

food, fun and more. Some of the

most unique Nashville attractions are

located here, too. The place people

roam to have fun Nashville-style!

nashvillemusicvalley.com


Nashville Farmers’ Market ,

900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 615-880-2001.

Open year round. Craft and flea market

open every weekend. Restaurants,

specialty shops, greenhouses and

open-air stalls with fresh fruits,

vegetables and plants. 8 am-6 pm

Mon.-Sun. nashvillefarmersmarket.org

And The Bead Goes On ... ,

Dickson, 615-417-8259. Features

Nashville guitar string jewelry,

handcrafted in Tennessee by

the Randall family. Our collection

includes bracelets and necklaces

in a variety of designs and mediums.

Antique Archaeology Nashville ,

1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,

615-810-9906 . A lifelong picker,

Mike Wolfe of the History Channel’s

top-rated program, American Pickers,

opened Antique Archaeology in

a turn-of-the-century automobile

factory, Marathon Village. The store

features antiques, vintage items,

folk art and Antique Archaeology

merchandise. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat.,

12-5 pm Sun. antiquearchaeology.com

Belle Meade Framers ,

4322 Harding Pk., Ste. 105,

615-298-5149. Specializing in custom

picture framing, professional design,custom mirrors and large-volume

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Artisan Guitars , 230 Franklin Rd.,

Ste. 11-GG, Franklin, 615-595-2544.

Not your average guitar shop. Proudly

representing some of the world’s

finest acoustic guitar builders of thiscentury, luthiers who are artists in

every sense of the term. 10 am-6 pm

Mon.-Wed., 10 am-5 pm Thu.-Sat.

artisanguitars.com

Barbershop Harmony Society ,

110 Seventh Ave. N., 615-823-3993.

Music-related gifts, CDs and videos.

8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. barbersho p.org

Country Music Hall of Fame® and

Museum Store , 222 Fifth Ave. S.,

615-416-2001. Offering exhibition-related merchandise, such as T-shirts,

mugs and Hatch Show Print posters.

You’ll also find original books and

music, as well as official museum and

Studio B merchandise. 9:30 am-6 pm

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The Johnny Cash Museum ,

119 Third Ave. S., 615-256-1777 .

Dedicated to the life and music career

of the late Man in Black and featuresmemorabilia, interactive exhibits

and an event space. Shop the

on-site museum store for the largest

selection of Cash merchandise.

10 am-7 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving

Day and Christmas Day.

johnnycashmuseum.com


Opry Originals , 300 Broadway,

800-SEE-OPRY . Located in the heart

of downtown Nashville’s famousLower Broadway, Opry Originals

brings together the iconic roots of

the Grand Ole Opry and country

music’s contemporary culture for a

shopping experience like no other.

10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 1 1 am-7 pm

Sun. sho p.o pry.com

The Opry Shop , 2804 Opryland Dr.,

800-SEE-OPRY . Enjoy the Grand Ole

Opry experience anytime with a stop

at The Opry Shop, located within the

Grand Ole Opry House. Opens at 10 am daily. sho p.o pry.com

Two Old Hippies , 401 12th Ave. S.,

615-254-7999. Fun lifestyle boutique

located in The Gulch, of fering a

collection of hip clothing, jewelry,

accessories, unique gifts and

rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, as well

as premium guitars in our guitar

vault. Great shopping experience

for the whole family. 10 am-9 pm

Mon.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun.twooldhip pies.com

BOOKS & MUSICCoolSprings Galleria , 1800 Galleria

Blvd., Franklin, 615-771-2050. The

premier shopping center in the Middle

Tennessee area, featuring food,

entertainment and shopping with a500-seat food court, five department

stores and more than 165 specialty

stores. Located 15 miles south of

Nashville. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat.,

12-6 pm Sun. coolspringsgalleria.com

Lebanon Premium Outlets ,

One Outlet Village Blvd., L

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