Making The Best Out of
Music city
a guide to Nashville attractions
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For The Music Lovers
RYMAN AUDITORIUM
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The Ryman Auditorium was first established in 1892 and was the original home of the Grand Ole Opry show. Today it is known for its unique history, antique structure and wide variety of concerts from every music genre.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Moody Blues - Friday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Popular Music Venues The Bluebird Cafe opened in 1982 as a place where folks could dine in a relaxed atmosphere and listen to less mainstream artists. This cozy hole in the wall makes this a birthmark in Nashville’s history. UPCOMING EVENTS: In The Round featuring Anthony Christopher Orio, Matt Cline, Adam Wood and Jason Cox. Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Bluebird Cafe for more information: 4140 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN 615.383.1461
Elvis Costello -Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Contact The Ryman Auditorium for more information: 116 Fifth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37219 Ticket Office: 615. 889.3060
Ryman Auditorium
The Pancake Pantry
A famous New York Deli- style restaurant with a ‘50s diner flair. This Nashville favorite has a bowl of pickles waiting for its customers on each table along with a variety of deli menu items. Located in four different parts of Nashville, this deli is DELIcious and easily accessible. Located In: Midtown-615.329.6674 Green Hills-615.269.3535 Cool Springs-615.771.6674 Nashville International Airport- located just past the security checkpoint.
Contact Loveless Motel and Cafe for more information: 8400 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615.646.9700
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Noshville Delicatessen
This popular Nashville diner first started serving its food in 1951 and has become a trademark of Nashville diners. Loveless features food items such as its famous fried chicken , ham and biscuits, whose fans include Conan O’Brien, late night talk show host. Along with delicious dining there are art, jewelry and gift shops surrounding the diner for customers to shop before or after a meal.
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Contact The Pancake Pantry for more information: 1796 21st. Avenue North Nashville, TN 37212 615.383.9333
The Loveless Motel and Cafe
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Located in the heart of Hillsboro Village, The Pancake Pantry is an all-time favorite to celebrities like Garth Brooks. It offers a variety of breakfast foods such as a phenomenal assortment of pancakes. Make sure you have plenty of time to spare if you want to eat here because the line is always out to the street.
For The Food Lovers
Popular Attractions Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry has always
been recognized when one thinks of Nashville. This historical building has grown throughout the years while bringing in more and more tourists. It Includes: Grand Ole Opry House Opry Museum Opry Plaza Acuff Theatre Opry Mills shopping center Take a historical tour, stroll through the plaza or go on a shopping spree! Contact the Grand Ole Opry for more information: 2802 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 615.871.OPRY or visit: www.opry.com
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The museum features a 70 minute narrated tour with voice recordings from singers such as Vince Gill and Dolly Parton. Featuring the RCA studio B, an old recording studio where stars such as Elvis recorded music, the museum also provides a gift shop filled with country music treasures. Contact The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for more information: 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 615.416.2001 www.countrymusichalloffame.com
General Jackson Showboat This four deck riverboat takes you through the Cumberland River with its morning, afternoon and evening cruises. Each two and a half hour cruise provides food, entertainment and a beautiful view of the Cumberland River. Contact General Jackson Showboat for more information: 615.458.3900 www.generaljackson.com