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MEETING PLANNING GUIDE 2007-2008 SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES KAY WITT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING DEANA IVEY MANAGING EDITOR SYBIL STEWART COPY EDITOR JOYCE CARUTHERS SENIOR WRITER CINDY SANDERS

THE PROMISE OF NASHVILLE

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A PERFECT FIT

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LISTINGS EDITORS CAROL COWAN, AMANDA KING, KRISTY WISE AD PROJECT MANAGER LISA DUNAWAY SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR SARA SARTIN AD SALES MANAGER TODD POTTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS WES ALDRIDGE, ANTONY BOSHIER, MICHAEL W. BUNCH,

TAKING CARE OF DETAILS

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NASHVILLE AT A GLANCE

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IAN CURCIO, BRIAN M C CORD PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT JESSY YANCEY ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE NASHVILLE

GETTING AROUND

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CONVENTION, MEETING & SPECIAL EVENTS VENUES

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HOTELS

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HOTELS & CONVENTION FACILITIES CHART

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HOTELS/FACILITIES MAPS

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CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CREATIVE DIRECTOR KEITH HARRIS WEB DESIGN DIRECTOR SHAWN DANIEL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR NATASHA LORENS ASST. PRODUCTION DIRECTOR CHRISTINA CARDEN PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR HAZEL RISNER SR. PRODUCTION PROJECT MGR. TADARA SMITH SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS BRITTANY SCHLEICHER, KRIS SEXTON, LAURA TAYLOR, VIKKI WILLAMS LEAD DESIGNER CANDICE HULSEY GRAPHIC DESIGN JESSICA BRAGONIER, LINDA MOREIRAS, DEREK MURRAY, AMY NELSON WEB PRODUCTION JILL TOWNSEND DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER ALISON HUNTER COLOR IMAGING TECHNICIAN CORY MITCHELL AD TRAFFIC COORDINATOR JILL WYATT AD TRAFFIC SARAH MILLER, PATRICIA MOISAN, RAVEN PETTY CHAIRMAN GREG THURMAN PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER BOB SCHWARTZMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT RAY LANGEN SR. V.P./CLIENT DEVELOPMENT JEFF HEEFNER SR. V.P./SALES CARLA H. THURMAN SR. V.P./PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS CASEY E. HESTER V.P./SALES HERB HARPER V.P./VISUAL CONTENT MARK FORESTER V.P./TRAVEL PUBLISHING SYBIL STEWART EXECUTIVE EDITOR TEREE CARUTHERS MANAGING ED./BUSINESS MAURICE FLIESS PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR JEFFREY S. OTTO CONTROLLER CHRIS DUDLEY ACCOUNTING MORIAH DOMBY, DIANA GUZMAN,

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OUT & ABOUT DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

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SHOPPING

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ATTRACTIONS

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SPORTS & RECREATION

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MARIA MCFARLAND, LISA OWENS, JACKIE YATES RECRUITING DIRECTOR SUZY WALDRIP DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR GARY SMITH

EVENT IDEAS

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IT SYSTEMS DIRECTOR MATT LOCKE IT SERVICE TECHNICIAN RYAN SWEENEY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER PEGGY BLAKE

NOTES OF INTEREST

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR NICOLE WILLIAMS CLIENT & SALES SERVICES MANAGER/ CUSTOM MAGAZINES PATTI CORNELIUS

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here music is inspired, created, recorded and performed, the promise of Nashville is to provide the ultimate musical entertainment experience … celebrated throughout our diverse cultural and entertainment offerings … and presented in an authentic, unique, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere.

If you believe music is the true barometer of a person’s soul, it’s time you measured yours in Music City.

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Experience the Nashville Not Everyone Knows There are a handful of cities in the world where the mere mention of their names conjures up specific images … Nashville is one of these special places. While the instant images – performances by country music legends on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, songwriters furiously scribbling down ideas they hope will be the next Top 10 hit, young hopefuls arriving in town with a guitar and a dream – are all an integral part of the city’s fabric, Nashville is so much more.

It’s a city that resonates with life and vibrates to the beat of every type of song. It’s a town that sizzles with American music, Southern hospitality, delicious regional cuisine and a boundless spectrum of entertainment options. It’s steel magnolias and downtown skyscrapers, Greek architecture and great shopping, a hip nightlife and hopping business climate, a tribute to the past and a look toward the future. Nashville is a delightful mix of old and new … and it’s all waiting for you to come experience this truly unique American city.

It’s In Our Blood From the time Nashville was founded more than two centuries ago, music has been an integral part of the economic, cultural and personal lives of the people who call Nashville home. And for almost as long as this city has been living, breathing, writing, singing and playing music, we’ve welcomed visitors to come enjoy the music with us.

Music City Around the World The first global superstars were Nashville’s own Fisk Jubilee Singers. In the 1870s, this remarkable group of former slaves mounted an international tour to raise money for their beloved Fisk University, wowing audiences … including Queen Victoria … from New York to Berlin to England.

Today, music written, recorded and produced in Nashville can be heard in every corner of the world.

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If Walls Could Talk With its evolution from a religious tabernacle to a performance venue hailed as the “Carnegie Hall of the South” to the home of the Grand Ole Opry for four decades, the historic Ryman Auditorium has earned its reputation as the Mother Church of Country Music. With near-perfect acoustics, the hallowed hall has twice been named Theater of the Year at the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards, regarded as the most prestigious honor in the industry. No wonder the Ryman has been a favorite performance venue for the legends such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash to today’s hottest acts including Coldplay, Sheryl Crow and John Mayer.

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Two Great Options Most cities feel fortunate if they have one large convention center … Nashville has two! The Nashville Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown, offers 118,000 square feet of exhibit space surrounded by hotels, restaurants, live music venues and attractions. The historic Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, clubs along the Honky Tonk Highway and Sommet Center – home to the NHL Nashville Predators and live concerts – put the sights and sounds of Music City within walking distance.

Just minutes from the airport, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center features 600,000 square feet of total meeting space … including the 263,000-square-foot Ryman Exhibit Hall ... all under one roof in a resort setting. This unique hotel, which showcases elaborate indoor gardens and water features, has nearly 3,000 guest rooms with multiple restaurants and music venues on site. The expansive complex includes the worldfamous Grand Ole Opry plus upscale shopping, dining and entertainment at Opry Mills. Nearby is a host of other attractions, clubs, restaurants and additional sleeping rooms.

Songs For All Seasons One of the best ways to experience the sights and sounds of Nashville is to enjoy live entertainment at the many special events throughout the year. Awesome April in the spring; CMA Music Festival and Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing in the summer; Music City J.A.M. in the fall; and Holiday Harmony at year’s end ensure there is plenty to sing about no matter what the season. In addition to these large festivals, there are a host of other events that include live performances. For a complete list of musical happenings, go online to www.visitmusiccity.com.

Music Really Does Call Us Home Nashville is home to more than 80 record labels, 130 music publishers and, at last count, 180 recording studios. On any given night, there are more than 100 live music clubs in Nashville where you can see and hear artists from every genre performing. Just be sure to tip your waitress or bartender. He or she may be music’s next big thing. … After all, you’re in Music City.

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Taking care of details Available images Collateral materials Nashville at a glance

VOLUME ONE: CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY Trailblazers and superstars of yesterday and today: Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Charley Pride, Alan Jackson, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and Diamond Rio

VOLUME TWO: JAZZ & BLUES Luscious grooves, funky fusion and eclectic energies on 13 original tracks from Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society artists

VOLUME THREE: GOSPEL Standouts of Gospel and Contemporary Christian music including Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Steven Curtis Chapman, Legacy Five, Jaci Velasquez, Bobby Jones, DC Talk, Newsboys, Ricky Skaggs, Crabb Family, CeCe Winans, Michael W. Smith and the Fisk Jubilee Singers

VOLUME FOUR: NSAI SONGS OF THE YEAR Celebrate 40 years of hits with this compilation featuring the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) “Song of the Year” from 1967-2006. Sung by the original artist, this disc encapsulates four decades of musical memories kicking off with 1967’s top hit – “There Goes My Everything,” written by Dallas Frazier

and performed by Jack Greene – and continuing through the top prize winner of 2006 – “Jesus Take the Wheel,” written by the team of Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson, and performed by Carrie Underwood.

For more information on providing the Music City Hits CDs as an amenity to your attendees, contact NCVB Convention Services at (615) 259-4791.

Nashville Attendance

A PERFECT FIT

Record Breakers EXIT Realty Corp. International (2004)

Previous High

1,150

420

3,247

3,150

1,610

1,400

Gaylord Opryland

Sherwin-Williams (2005) Gaylord Opryland

“The meeting was a tremendous success. The feedback we have received from our members and attendees has been nothing short of outstanding! Nashville shined and not only enhanced our experience but helped to leave a lasting impression on our attendees. I felt it was important to personally write to you to acknowledge the tremendous support provided by the staff at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Quite honestly, we have never seen such extensive support and involvement from a bureau in the past. They simply blew us away.”

Bob Blackburn, 2006 ALLIANCE Conference Chair ALLIANCE March 2006, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

“I was excited about coming back to Nashville because whatever I need, whenever I need it, the Nashville CVB points me in the right direction via its members to make it happen, AND they follow up to ensure it’s done right!”

Kathy Gorton, Event & Travel Manager Sunbelt Rentals Inc. June 2007, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

“As the executive director of an association of association professionals, I believe what makes a great team is their professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. Your Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau staff was extremely easy to work with to plan a complex and high-expectation event. I would not hesitate to recommend Nashville to any association looking for an exceptional city to host a meeting.”

Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, Executive Director Georgia Society of Association Executives May 2007, Renaissance Nashville Hotel & Nashville Convention Center

Servpro Industries (2006)

Nashville Convention Center/Renaissance Hotel

Future Bookings Rockwell Automation Automation Fair

November 2008

Gaylord Opryland/Citywide Hotels

Home Interiors & Gifts

January 2008

Gaylord Opryland

Sage Software

May 2009

Gaylord Opryland

Key Note Nashville is home to many nationally influential corporations, including Aladdin Tem-Rite, Asurion Insurance, Bridgestone/ Firestone, Caterpillar Financial, Dell Computers, Gibson Guitar, HCA, Ingram Industries, Louisiana Pacific Building Products, Nissan, Saturn, Sprint PCS and Willis North America, among others. In addition, the National Federation of Independent Businesses is headquartered in Nashville.

“I wanted to thank you and the entire NCVB for everything.

The city and the staff lived up to the promise making Intergraph 2007 our best conference ever.”

“Thanks so much for all of your help before and during our convention in Nashville. Everything went so well … the convention was just great. The sessions were all terrific, the exhibits were outstanding, registration was a success and everyone helping was wonderful. You couldn’t ask for a better convention. Thanks again for a great meeting.”

Ian Hoffman, Vice President, Marketing Intergraph Corporation May 2007, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Julia Richardson, Director, Conventions and Meetings American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages November 2006, Nashville Downtown Convention Collection

No matter the industry, planners of corporate meetings will find many beneficial local tie-ins. The city’s diversified economic base, coupled with numerous outstanding meeting facilities and unique function venues, means there is space available that will fit your needs perfectly.

With more than 20 colleges and universities in the metropolitan area, it’s easy to see why Nashville has long been dubbed the “Athens of the South.” The city’s dedication to education is a strong draw for academicians.

• Affordability: The city’s numerous hotels offer rates that generally rank lower than the majority of the top 25 destinations without sacrificing service.

• Nashville and its suburbs are home to Vanderbilt University (ranked in the Top 20 “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report), Belmont University, Fisk University, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee State University, among others. The city also boasts two renowned medical schools at Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College.

• Personality: Music City’s contemporary style, coupled with a broad range of unique venues, allows planners to create one-of-a-kind events with superstar status.

• In addition, there are 22 four-year undergraduate and post-graduate institutions, four community colleges and 11 vocational/technical schools in the area.

• Location, location, location: Nashville’s proximity to much of the U.S. population makes the city an easy destination to access via interstate or air.

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Record Breakers Health Occupations Students of America (2005)

Nashville Attendance

Previous High

5,200

4,800

Gaylord Opryland

Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (2006) 7,650

7,544

Gaylord Opryland

National Middle School Association (2006)

10,512

10,255

3,800

3,600

Gaylord Opryland

National Staff Development Council (2006) Gaylord Opryland

National Council of Teachers of English (2006)

7,029

6,097

Gaylord Opryland/Music Valley Airport

Future Bookings National Head Start Association

April 2008 & 2014

Gaylord Opryland

Southern Regional Education Board

July 2008

Gaylord Opryland

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America

• Automotive engineering plays an important role in the local economy. The Nashville area is home to manufacturing facilities for Nissan, Saturn and Bridgestone/Firestone. Nissan North America recently relocated its corporate headquarters to the Nashville metropolitan area.

• The Dyer Observatory’s link to the International Space Station is one of only two docking stations on this continent for images transmitted to Earth.

• Nashville is home to the Tennessee Engineering Center, located on the grounds of the Adventure Science Center and managed and funded by six professional societies. A new Planetarium and space wing are currently under construction.

Record Breakers World of Asphalt (2003)

Nashville Attendance

Previous High

3,533

2,240

2,317

2,127

Nashville Convention Center/Downtown

International Society of Arboriculture (2005) Gaylord Opryland

July 2009 & 2013

Gaylord Opryland

School Nutrition Association

• Engineering firms headquartered in Nashville include RTS Wright; Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon; Gresham, Smith and Partners; and I.C. Thomasson.

July 2011

Gaylord Opryland

Key Note An exact-size replica of the Parthenon stands in Nashville’s Centennial Park. Inside is Athena, goddess of wisdom. At 42 feet tall, she is the largest indoor statue in the Western Hemisphere.

Future Bookings Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Association October 2007 & September 2010 Gaylord Opryland

Society of Women Engineers

October 2007

Nashville Convention Center/Renaissance Hotel

Metal Treating Institute

October 2008

Renaissance Hotel

International Door Association

April 2009

Gaylord Opryland

Local Support Nashville Technology Council Key Note Tennessee ranks fifth in the nation in automotive production, with seven models assembled in plants throughout the state.

“I was pleasantly surprised by my site visit to Nashville. The CVB offers great service – you have to see Nashville to believe all there is to do there!”

Mary Magnini, Conference Manager Lifesavers Conferences March 2009, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

“Nashville definitely knows how to roll out the red carpet!”

Laura Chajkowski, CMP CMM, Director, Conferences and Events Fiber-to-the-Home Council September 2008, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

A recognized leader in healthcare technology and an emerging player in the biotech industry, Nashville also is home to many nationally recognized engineering firms and takes a lead role in scientific research, particularly in the medical field. Vanderbilt University’s Engineering School is one of the leading institutions for robotics research in the country.

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“If I haven’t told you how truly helpful and professional you all are, then I will tell you again and again. As I said in the precon, I have referred your bureau to other cities as the model on ‘how to do it right’ when it comes to conferences from A to Z. Thank you for making our conference such a huge success.

From the time I sent the RFP to the closing of the conference, you have rated A++.”

Pam Nicholls, Training & Conferences Manager Land Trust Alliance October 2006, Nashville Downtown Convention Collection

Nashville is widely recognized as a national and international leader in the healthcare industry. More than half of all investorowned hospital beds are owned and managed by Nashvillebased companies.

Gail Pfouts, Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. National Disaster Medical System March 2007, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

• Middle Tennessee is home to nearly 300 dynamic and innovative healthcare companies and research facilities including Amsurg, BioMimetic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Caremark Rx, HCA, Healthways, LifePoint Hospitals, Renal Care Group, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Meharry Medical College. Additionally, there are more than 250 professional-service firms such as architects, lawyers and accountants with heathcare industry expertise.

Nashville was the first city in America to establish a metropolitan government, which combines both city and county offices. As the state capital, Nashville is home to state government offices, as well as many federal offices.

• Government per-diem rates are available at many hotels, including full-service properties.

• Nashville is a “right to work” city, which helps keep meeting costs down.

• Surface Deployment & Distribution Command and the National Guard Association of Tennessee are two agencies that can attest to the city’s service and affordability as they continually select Nashville as their meeting site.

Nashville Attendance Record Breakers Society of Government Meeting Professionals (2004) 946

Previous High

828

Gaylord Opryland

USAF Environmental Training (2004)

• In 2006, Nashville-based healthcare companies accounted for more than $74 billion in annual revenue and 336,000 jobs globally. The city is headquarters to 19 publicly traded healthcare companies, and Nashville-based healthcare management companies own or operate 40 percent of the investor-owned hospitals in the United States.

Record Breakers American Physical Therapy Association (2004)

Nashville Attendance

Previous High

6,082

4,836

3,700

3,000

1,995

1,400

American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (2006) 1,524

519

Gaylord Opryland

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (2005) Gaylord Opryland

2,350

2,100

Gaylord Opryland

Future Bookings National Association of Counties Gaylord Opryland

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“What a wonderful group of folks you have working for you.

They ‘rolled’ with all of the changes we made and always had a smile and a kind word. What a super group! Hope CHEP can return to Nashville – will request the same ‘A’ Team!!”

American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (2006) Nashville Convention Center/Downtown

July 2009

Key Note Nashville is Tennessee’s state capital, but the area’s political pedigree is well known on the national level, too. President Andrew Jackson and President James K. Polk were area residents.

Former Vice President Al Gore hails from nearby Carthage and now resides in Nashville.

Gaylord Opryland

Future Bookings Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

November 2007

Gaylord Opryland

American Physical Therapy Association

February 2008

Gaylord Opryland

American Health Care Association

October 2008

Gaylord Opryland

Society of Critical Care Medicine

January 2009

Gaylord Opryland

“Nashville is the perfect home for many of our medical clients. Every event held in Nashville has broken attendance records and resulted in extremely high attendee satisfaction scores. Nashville’s exceptionally high level of service and friendliness make it an absolute ‘perfect fit’ for our clients.”

Darlene W. Somers, CMP, Senior Meetings Manager Association Management Center February 2006, Nashville Downtown Convention Collection

Local Support Nashville Health Care Council Key Note A number of Nashvillians have helped formulate national healthcare policy, including former Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist, former Surgeon General David Satcher and former Health Care Financing Administration chief Nancy-Ann Min DeParle. w w w.visitmusiccit y.com

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“When I look up the definition of ‘hospitality,’ I think about Nashville. The Nashville CVB provided guidance and unwavering support to the NDA membership during our convention. The Nashville CVB’s quality of service will become the standard for how other CVBs are measured.”

Robert S. Johns, Executive Director National Dental Association July 2006, Renaissance Nashville Hotel & Nashville Convention Center

Nashville has become a model of the American melting pot as different cultures, heritages, ideas, customs and religions come together harmoniously in Music City.

Multicultural diversity extends to an active Native American population, a thriving Hispanic community, a growing Middle Eastern and Asian presence and the largest Kurdish population in the United States.

• Nashville is home to several historically African-American universities including American Baptist College, Fisk University, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University. These educational institutions boast an impressive list of alumni including Oprah Winfrey, Olympians Ralph Boston and Wilma Rudolph, and four-star General Lloyd Newton.

• Music City is home to many genres of music and their superstars, including Donna Summer, Michael McDonald, Kirk Whalum, CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Sheryl Crow.

• The city will soon welcome the Museum of African-American Music, Art and Culture, which will bring into focus the significant intellectual, historical and cultural contributions of Nashville’s black community.

Future Bookings Blacks in Government – National Training Conference August 2007 Gaylord Opryland

National Baptist Convention USA Inc.

“Nashville, Music City, was an overwhelming success for the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2005. A record crowd of attendees from across this great land discovered the charm and hospitality of this Southern city.

Nashville is a location capable of large, citywide meetings with excellent hotels and restaurants, easily accessible convention facilities, excellent transportation, both airport and ground, and a delightful atmosphere of warm, friendly people who surpass visitors’ expectations in the area of service.”

John R. (Jack) Wilkerson, VP Business & Finance, SBC Executive Committee, Southern Baptist Convention June 2005, Sommet Center, Nashville Convention Center, Gaylord Opryland, Citywide Hotels

As home base for many national religious organizations, Nashville is known as a theological center. The city is a model of religious tolerance – with 800 churches, synagogues, mosques and temples representing more than 60 denominations and religions.

• Nashville is the national headquarters for R.H. Boyd Publishing Corp., Southern Baptist Convention, Thomas Nelson Publishers (the world’s largest publisher of Bibles) and United Methodist Publishing House.

• Music City is internationally known for the production and recording of both contemporary Christian and gospel music and is home to the Gospel Music Association (GMA). The nationally televised GMA Dove Awards are held in Nashville each spring.

Record Breakers Church of God Ministries – Int’l Youth Convention (2004)

Nashville Attendance

Previous High

6,840

6,400

5,782

4,000

7,449

6,500

18,000

11,750

Gaylord Opryland

Mothers of Preschoolers International (2004) Gaylord Opryland

Youth Specialties (2005) Nashville Convention Center/Downtown

Passion Conferences (2006) January 2008

Nashville Convention Center/Sommet Center/Downtown

Renaissance Hotel

Gospel Music Workshop of America

August 2008

Gaylord Opryland

Local Support Both the city and state have active African-American and Hispanic chambers of commerce that work closely with the Nashville CVB’s vice president of multicultural meetings.

Key Note After a stint in the Army at nearby Fort Campbell, Jimi Hendrix moved to Jefferson Street in Nashville, where he and Army buddy Billy Cox formed a group that later became the house band at the Del Morocco. The legendary Etta James recorded Etta James Rocks the House, one of the best live R&B albums ever recorded, at Nashville’s New Era Club in 1963.

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Future Bookings National Religious Broadcasters

February 2009 & 2012

Gaylord Opryland

United Jewish Communities

November 2007

Gaylord Opryland

Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ

November 2009, 2011 & 2013

Gaylord Opryland

Christian Church – Disciples of Christ

July 2011

Renaissance Hotel

Key Note The Ryman Auditorium, originally constructed as a house of worship, is one of the outstanding facilities with deep religious roots available to delegates.

The Nashville CVB’s personal attention and wide range of support services make every meeting a perfect fit.

PRE-CONVENTION SERVICES

Promotional Materials

Site Selection

• Music City Box Set with everything you need to plan a great Music City meeting

• Collection of meeting specifications • Lead distribution and proposal collection

• Music City Meeting Planner Service Kit available on CD or via download from the Internet

• Site visit coordination

• Brochures and postcards

• Bid presentations

• Letters of welcome from public officials

These are just a few of the services offered by the NCVB’s sales team.

• Local news media list • Videotapes, DVDs and maps

NASHVILLE CVB, WORLDWIDE

• Digital images of city available for download via the Internet

The following offices are available to help provide personal assistance:

• Electronic cards with specifically tailored information and greetings for your delegates via the Internet, as well as customized Web pages

U.S. Headquarters Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau One Nashville Place, 150 Fourth Ave. N. Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 259-4730, Fax: (615) 244-6278 E-mail: nashcvb@visitmusiccity.com Southern Regional Office Brenda P. Dempsey, Director 198 McLaren Gates Dr., Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-5047, Fax: (770) 426-5089 E-mail: brenda@visitmusiccity.com

• Specialized maps and promotional flyers

• Customized promotional plan by our expert services department • Promotional booth materials (tabletop display, welcome sign and brochures) These materials are guaranteed to build excitement among your delegates. The promotional booth materials are available for use at your convention the year prior to your Music City meeting. Please see page 20 for a list of materials offered.

Themes for Conventions and Trade Shows

Midwest Regional Office Pride Haggerty, Director 1516 Christina Ln., Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 735-0148 E-mail: pride@visitmusiccity.com

• Top the Charts in Music City

Atlantic Regional Office Kathy Callender CMP, Director 1732 Olde Towne Rd., Alexandria, VA 22307 (703) 765-2975, Fax: (703) 765-3624 E-mail: kathy@visitmusiccity.com

• Live from Music City

International Branch Office (U.K.) Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Woodlands, Park Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AH UK 01462 440784, Fax: 01462 440783 E-mail: Tennessee@david-nicholson.com

• Noteworthy Performances

• The Stage is Set for a Great Meeting • Puttin’ on the Hits • Sounds of Success • Breaking Records in Nashville • Tuning in to Professionalism • The Rhythm of the Future • The Nashville Session • Nashville: A Sound Investment • The Harmony Makers Visit the NCVB Web site at www.visitmusiccity.com or call (615) 259-4791 for other ideas to set the tone for your meeting. w w w.visitmusiccit y.com

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City Services Liaison The Convention Services Department of the Nashville CVB is happy to act as a liaison with Metro offices to assist with required permits and reservations. Count on our professional staff to help secure street closure permits, security for off-site functions, letters of welcome from public officials, pole banner reservations and city park reservations.

Housing Bureau The Nashville CVB has selected Passkey as our Internet-based convention housing system, providing an automated process for managing hotel room blocks.

• Based on Internet and database technology, the system allows you to review actual arrival/departure patterns, booking pace and real-time pickup information – all of which are valuable when negotiating future room blocks.

• Attendees with Internet access can reserve housing online from anywhere in the world. Reservations can also be accepted via fax (615) 259-4126, mail or toll-free phone call (877) 259-4716.

All reservations are processed in the local call center, where representatives can also assist your delegates with information about dining, attractions, events and more. Acknowledgments are sent expeditiously via e-mail, fax or mail.

Information Specialists Delegates can call toll-free – (800) 657-6910 – or e-mail nashcvb@visitmusiccity.com to reach a NCVB information specialist for up-to-the-minute details on events, attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment and more. The Music City Vacation Guide and other materials also can be mailed directly to delegates who call for information; packets are available online at www.visitmusiccity.com.

• Coupons may also be downloaded from the NCVB’s Web site at www.visitmusiccity.com.

The Nashville CVB can work with you to provide these discount programs in advance.

OFF-SITE VENUES & EVENTS Tune Up Your Off-Site Functions • Please refer to pages 36-54, and our Out and About section on page 104, for information about special event venues, area attractions, restaurants, entertainment and events. In addition, see pages 46, 48 and 50 for more event ideas.

• Refer to the Convention Suppliers section on page 91 for help in creating the perfect function.

For additional ideas, contact the NCVB at (615) 259-4791.

DOWNLOAD NASHVILLE Nashville can help you promote your meeting and build excitement using a variety of time- and cost-saving techniques.

Color images, including those featured on pages 18-19, can be obtained from the NCVB Web site in high-resolution formats. Click on Meetings/Service Your Meeting/Image Library.

Additionally, our Internet-based housing system allows delegates to make reservations at their convenience and gives planners the ability to pull pickup reports in real time.

Information packets and discounts are also available online for your delegates under the “Visitors” section of the NCVB Web site.

ON-SITE SERVICES Personnel Assistance • On-site assistance with stuffing registration packets, registration, cashiering, room monitoring and badge checking • Specialized skills available, including computer data entry, cashiering and bilingual staff • Airport greeters Contact the services team at (615) 259-4791 for rates and additional information for booking experienced registration personnel.

Nashville Concierge • A restaurant reservation service is available to give your delegates a real “taste” of Nashville.

• Concierge also provides maps, brochures, a menu book, coupon book and up-to-the-minute information on all Music City has to offer.

Delegate Discounts Around Town • The Music City Total Access Attraction Pass and the Music City Coupon Book offer discounts at many of the city’s top venues.

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Music City Vacation Guide Points-Of-Interest map African-American Guide to Nashville Delegate discount program brochures Music City Hits (Vols. 1, 2, 3 & 4) Music City Brand Story Music City Box Set Nashville stickers (available in platinum and gold) Nashville metal or plastic lapel pins (metal available in platinum and gold; plastic available in gold) Goo Goo Clusters Guitar picks Custom Web pages Nashville postcards Tabletop display

Our Convention Services Department will work with you to create a customized promotion plan for your Music City meeting.

Many items on this page can be provided at no charge to aid in building excitement among your delegates. If you need assistance from our services staff in advance of their contacting you, please feel free to call (615) 259-4791.

These materials may also be ordered online in the “Meetings� section of the NCVB Web site (www.visitmusiccity.com).

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POPULATION Nashville/Davidson County has a population of 607,000.

The metropolitan area’s population is 1.5 million.

MEDIA Nashville has a host of print, broadcast and online media outlets. The Tennessean is the region’s largest daily paper (including Sundays). The free City Paper is published weekdays. There are also numerous weekly and monthly publications with focuses ranging from general news and business to sports medicine and lifestyle.

In addition, the metro area has multiple television stations including six network affiliates, public television, religious broadcasting affiliates and nationally viewed cable music channels and production facilities. As expected from Music City, there is a vast array of radio stations covering every type of format.

For a complete list of media contacts, call the NCVB at (615) 259-4745, or visit www.visitmusiccity.com.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS (Area code is 615, unless otherwise noted) Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 259-4730 Nashville CVB Housing Bureau (877) 259-4716 ADA Compliance & Information (Metro) 862-8744 Airport Authority 275-1675 Downtown Partnership 743-3090 Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 911 Nonemergency (police, fire, ambulance) 862-8600 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 889-1000 Grand Ole Opry Ticket Information 889-3060 League for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 248-8828 LP Field Administrative Office 565-4300 MTA (bus information) 862-5950 MTA Access Ride (van service for physically disabled) 880-3970 Mayor’s Office 862-6000 Metro Government General Information 311 or 862-5000 Metro Office of Emergency Management 862-8530 Music City Star Commuter Rail/ Regional Transportation Authority 862-8833 Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce 743-3000 Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 216-5737 Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 876-9634 Nashville Convention Center 742-2000 Nashville Kats (AFL) Administrative & Ticket Office 565-4700 Nashville Municipal Auditorium 862-6390 Nashville Predators (NHL) Administrative Office 770-2300

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FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE AmSouth Bank International Division Nashville International Airport (Wright Business Center)

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GETTING IN, GETTING AROUND

DRIVING TO NASHVILLE Cities

Miles to Nashville

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Mileage information courtesy of AAA

Three interstates connect in Nashville

50 PERCENT OF THE U.S. POPULATION LIVES WITHIN 700 MILES OF NASHVILLE

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Nashville is one of only six cities in the nation where three interstates connect.

Interstate 65 connects the city with Louisville, Indianapolis and Chicago to the north and Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile to the south. Nashville is bisected by I-40, an east-west freeway that also passes through many major cities including Asheville, Knoxville, Memphis, Little Rock and Oklahoma City. I-24 crosses the city from the northwest to the southeast, providing convenient travel from St. Louis, Chattanooga and Atlanta.

• Points-Of-Interest Maps: Maps outlining major interstate routes and roadways are available at no charge through the Nashville CVB’s Visitor Information Centers, located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway in the tower of Sommet Center and at the corner of Fourth and Commerce in the lower level of the US Bank building.

• Downtown Parking: More than 28,000 parking places make it easy to bring a car downtown. Broadway, downtown’s main thoroughfare, bisects numbered avenues into “north” and “south.” Most corporate offices and government agencies are north of Broadway.

• Buses: The Metro Transit Authority operates 11 trips each way between downtown and the airport Monday-Friday beginning at 6:15 a.m. and four trips each way on weekends. Local service averages about 45 minutes. One-way fares between the airport and downtown are available for under $2. All day, unlimited ride passes are available for $3.75. For information, call (615) 862-5950 or go online to www.nashvillemta.org. In town, MTA provides bus service in and out of downtown and throughout the city. The Downtown Information Booth is on Deaderick Street between Fifth and Fourth Avenues.

• Taxis: Please refer to the list of taxi companies on page 100 in the Convention Suppliers section of this guide for phone numbers.

Cabs are available from the taxi stand on the ground level of the airport. Nashville features a flat-fee service triangle between the airport, downtown and Gaylord Opryland Resort. From point to point, taxi fares are currently set at $22 per cab for up to four passengers; within the triangle, charges should not exceed the flat fare rate, which should be posted in the rear window of the taxi.

Nashville’s taxicab drivers complete a training course sponsored by the Nashville CVB. For more information, contact the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission at (615) 862-6777.

GETTING AROUND

FLIGHT TIME TO NASHVILLE FROM MAJOR U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL CITIES U.S. Cities

• Commuter Rail: The Music City Star East Corridor Commuter Rail began service in fall 2006. The Music City Star has six stations, including Lebanon, Martha, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, Donelson and the destination station at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Upon arrival at the Riverfront station, passengers can board one of two Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) buses at no additional cost: one circulates downtown and one goes to West End/Belmont. Trains operate daily during peak commuter hours plus a late train on Friday with a 9:30 p.m. departure from the Riverfront Park station.

Nashville International Airport • Nashville’s airport is designed to keep you moving. Easy come/ easy go traffic flow makes it simple to reach any of the terminal’s 47 gates, even when you’re pressed for time. When you do have extra time, the award-winning airport features full-service restaurants, quick concessions, retail shops, two massage bars, nail salon, terminal-wide WiFi access, an extensive Arts at the Airport program featuring visual art and live entertainment, a full-service business center with foreign currency exchange – and even meeting space for one last conference before you head home.

• In October 2006, the Nashville Airport Authority kicked off its highly anticipated Terminal Transformation, as construction began on a five-year, three-phase project of an aesthetic update for BNA. The refreshed terminal will be vibrant and contemporary, featuring local and national brand restaurants and retail outlets, numerous skylights, mosaic-tiled sculptures, shimmering water walls and a calming color palette indigenous to the region. For passenger convenience and safety, the project includes a consolidated security checkpoint comprised of 11 lanes. The overall design has been planned to offer a taste of Music City and to exude the warmth and friendliness that are inherent Nashville traits. Airport patrons can already reap the initial benefits of BNA’s positive transformation as several of the new restaurants and specialty retailers are now open, including: Baja Burrito, O’Charley’s, FlyBabies and Sunglass Hut.

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• Passengers are asked to arrive at least 90 minutes before departure (two hours minimum during peak holiday times) to allow time for check-in and security.

• Greeting messages for delegates can be arranged by contacting the airport’s Corporate Communications Department at (615) 275-1611 or through the NCVB Convention Services Department at (615) 259-4791.

• Airport Information Center: (615) 275-1675 or visit www.flynashville.com • Airport Customer Service: The airport has a customer service attendant stationed curbside on the ground level each day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. to provide assistance with transportation needs.

• Shuttles: The Gray Line Airport Express, (615) 275-1180, is located on the ground level of the airport and offers transportation to major hotels in the downtown, West End and Vanderbilt areas. Shuttles run from hotels to the airport 4 a.m.-7 p.m. every half hour and from 7-11 p.m. by reservation. From the airport to hotels, shuttles depart every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. One-way tickets are $12; round-trip $18. Ask about group rates.

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The Gaylord Opryland Resort shuttle, (615) 889-1000, is available 5 a.m.-11 p.m. and departs every 30 minutes from the ground level of the airport and from the Cascade and Magnolia lobbies of the hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the Opryland Information Desk on the airport ground level. One-way tickets are $20; roundtrip $30.

Other hotel shuttles are available by using the special hotel telephones on the ground transportation level.

• Car Rentals: All major auto rental agencies are represented.

Limousine service should be prearranged. Please refer to the Convention Suppliers section beginning on page 91.

MAJOR CARRIERS SERVING NASHVILLE Air Canada/Jazz American Airlines Continental Express Delta Frontier Airlines JetBlue Airways Northwest Airlines Skyway Airlines/Midwest Express Southwest Airlines United Express US Airways

VENUES

Venues Additional Meeting Facilities Uniquely Nashville Venues

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center Nashville 2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214-1297 • (615) 458-2824 • Fax: (615) 458-2869 nashvillemeetings@gaylordhotels.com • www.gaylordhotels.com

The largest non-gaming convention center in the continental U.S., Gaylord Opryland is different from any other convention center because it offers a high-end, “all-in-one-place” meeting and convention experience. Gaylord Opryland provides its customers with an unusually large amount of flexible meeting space, combined with 2,881 luxury guest rooms, multiple dining options, unique entertainment choices, meeting expertise and flawless guest service all under one roof. This all-in-one-place concept is highly desirable to both the meeting planner and the attendee for the ease of use, natural networking opportunities, savings on transportation, convenient billing, extraordinary on-site entertainment, luxurious accommodations and simply the best service in the hospitality and meetings industry.

Accommodations: 2,881 Guest Rooms Including 165 Suites & 741 Atrium-View Rooms Meetings: 600,000 Sq. Ft. of Meeting, Convention & Exhibition Space Six Ballrooms More than 100 Meeting & Breakout Rooms

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Exhibitions: 263,000-Sq.-Ft. Ryman Exhibition Hall Booth Capacity – 1,442 10' X 10' 17 Loading Docks with Direct Truck Access Attractions, Dining & Entertainment: Relâche™ Spa, Salon and Fitness Center General Jackson® Showboat Gaylord Springs® Golf Links Wildhorse Saloon® Grand Ole Opry® Ryman Auditorium® Opry Mills More than 14 Specialty Retail Shops Delta River Flatboats More than 15 Restaurants & Lounges Special Events SM

Number of Rooms: 2,881 • Number of Suites: 165

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Make it your most memorable meeting yet. Visit Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center during November and December.

The holiday season at Gaylord Opryland is a magical time of year. Envision your attendees as they glimpse the first of more than two million lights and tens of thousands of poinsettias that cover this world-famous Christmas destination. Attendees will often stop in their tracks: amazed, eyes wide, impressed, happy.

That is only the beginning of the conference that they will not forget at Gaylord Opryland and Convention Center during the world-renowned “A Country Christmas®” celebration.

The beauty and splendor of decorations, music and displays that bring visitors from all over the globe surround you throughout this landmark resort. The entertainment options are almost as limitless, with world-class shows and attractions, including ICE! ™, featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas© by Dr. Seuss. ICE!

portrays the beloved children’s book’s story by recreating the wonderful features Grinch fans have come to adore in larger-than-life, intricately carved, interactive ice sculptures.

Carriage rides, musical productions, craft fairs, water fountain shows, Christmas tree and gingerbread-house displays and live music throughout the resort add to the magical setting.

The award-winning Gaylord Opryland food and beverage team is ready to create masterful culinary presentations designed specifically for your meeting with holiday touches, themed beverages and unique sugar sculptures, even depicting your brand’s unique logo or icon. You just make the request and Gaylord Opryland will supply the Christmas magic.

Make your Music City meeting the most memorable of the year, during “A Country Christmas” at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

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Nashville Convention Center 601 Commerce St. • Nashville, TN 37203-3724 (615) 742-2000 • Sales Office: (615) 742-2016 • Fax: (615) 742-2014 conventioncenter@nashville.gov • www.nashvilleconventionctr.com

“Convenience” best describes the Nashville Convention Center, connected via a shared lobby with the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

The Nashville Convention Center makes it easy for convention delegates to move from hotel room to exhibit hall floor and meeting rooms. Visitors to Nashville’s 20,000-seat Sommet Center are also connected to the convention center via a climatecontrolled passageway.

The Nashville Convention Center is the centerpiece of the Downtown Convention Complex – including the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and the Nashville International Airport, which is served by all major airlines and provides hundreds of flights daily, and is only minutes away from the convention center. These features make the Nashville Convention Center a facility that is drawing record-breaking attendance.

The Nashville Convention Center, which has a pedestrian connector to the 20,000-seat Sommet Center and a sky-lit concourse to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, contains the following features for your next meeting, convention or trade show: a 118,675-square-foot exhibit hall that can be divided into three sections; 27-foot ceiling heights and only eight columns on 90-foot centers; accommodations for 615 large exhibit booths,

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9,000 delegates at a general session or 6,000 at a banquet; 25 meeting rooms including an 11,000-square-foot ballroom; terrace and lobbies with more than 13,000 square feet of pre-function space.

Groups requiring 600 sleeping rooms or fewer don’t even have to leave the building. The Renaissance Nashville Hotel offers 673 deluxe rooms, including suites, and 31,000 square feet of additional meeting space. In addition, there are several other major hotels providing up to 3,000 committable hotel rooms that comprise the Downtown Nashville Convention Collection. You’ll enjoy superior accommodations at major hotels like Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Loews, Marriott, Sheraton and the Hilton, which are located in close proximity to the facility in the heart of Nashville’s exciting entertainment district.

Number of Meeting Rooms: 25 (plus 15 in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel) (plus 8 in the Sommet Center) Exhibit Hall: 118,675 square feet

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Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 Fourth Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 862-6392 • Fax: (615) 862-6394 bob.skoney@nashville.gov, sharon.hill@nashville.gov • www.nashvilleauditorium.com

The Nashville Municipal Auditorium is the perfect venue to host your next corporate meeting, convention or trade show. Centrally located in downtown Nashville, the auditorium is within walking distance of major hotels, restaurants and entertainment destinations.

In addition to the newly renovated 9,432-seat arena, the auditorium has a 63,000-square-foot exhibit hall with a separate entrance that can be reserved independently or in conjunction with the rest of the building.

Past users have included Sherwin-Williams, American Idol auditions, Markiewicz International, Tennmania’s Acquire the Fire, GM Ride and Drive and many more. For more information, please contact General Manager Bob Skoney or Sales Manager Sharon Hill at (615) 862-6390 or visit www.nashvilleauditorium.com.

Function Room Arena Exhibition Floor Meeting Room A-31 Meeting Room M-27 Meeting Room M-28 Meeting Room E-31

Room Dimensions 194' x 168' 250' x 250' 18' x 45' 21' x 34' 17' x 48' 35' x 40'

Sq. Ft. 33,868 63,000 810 714 816 1,400

Height 100' 11'6" 10' 10' 10' 10'

Theatre Capacity 9,432 500 50 50 50 60

Classroom Capacity 4,500 200 30 30 30 35

Banquet Capacity 1,200 2,500 40 40 40 45

Height 125' 16' 16' 16' —

Theatre Capacity 4,000 300 150 80 —

Classroom Capacity 2,500 200 85 45 —

Banquet Capacity 3,000 240 120 60 —

Sommet Center 501 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 770-2000 • Fax: (615) 770-2010 Managed by Powers Management, LLC

The 20,000-seat Sommet Center is one of the finest sports, entertainment and exhibit facilities in America. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, this venue contains special features to reflect Nashville’s unique prominence as Music City.

In addition to the traditional arena amenities, also included are state-of-the-art lighting and acoustic capabilities to draw major music, entertainment and sporting events as well as national and international conventions and meetings to Nashville.

Total Seating Capacity: 20,000 Number of Meeting Rooms: 8 • Number of Exhibit Halls: 1

Function Room Main Exhibit Floor Meeting Rooms D-G & H-K as 2 rooms as 4 rooms Concourse Meeting Space

Room Dimensions — 60' x 50' (2) 30' x 50' (4) 30' x 25' —

Sq. Ft. 43,000 3,000 1,500 750 15,000

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It’s easy to meet in Music City. There’s no shortage of venues that offer outstanding meeting and function space, including the latest in technical capabilities.

Venue

Acuff Theatre 2804 Opryland Dr. (37214) 871-6612 www.opry.com

See ad on page 50.

Category/ Location Theater

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

1,800

Theater Stage Lobby

1,800

Arena Arena Floor Hall of Fame Room Upper Concourse Concourse Lobby

5,534 1,000 100

Arena Arena & Floor Maddox Grand Atrium Vince Gill Room

5,000 5,800

1,200

2,800

400 100

240 50

1,000 200

300

220

350

Airport/ Opryland Area

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

200 150

Reception Capacity

375 275

An 1,800-seat, multiuse theatre at the Grand Ole Opry entertainment complex.

Featuring a fully lighted stage, fly system, elaborate sound system, two VIP suites and a lobby reception area. Two concession stands, catering services, security, hostess and technical labor are also available.

Allen Arena at Lipscomb University

Arena

3901 Granny White Pk. (37204) 279-7070 www.venues.lipscomb.edu

Green Hills/ South Nashville

5,534

800-1,000 80

150 2,000

120

See ad on page 48.

State-of-the-art arena with 5,000 permanent seats and up to 13,000 square feet of floor space ideal for trade shows, concerts, lectures and banquets. Glass-enclosed, 1,300-squarefoot hospitality suite and seven luxury suites on site. Outside catering allowed. Lipscomb is an alcohol-free campus.

Curb Event Center at Belmont University

Arena

2002 Belmont Blvd. (37212) 460-8064 www.belmont.edu/curbeventcenter

Hillsboro/ Belmont

5,800

See ad on page 38.

Featuring 5,000 permanent arena seats plus adjacent breakout rooms including a large atrium, executive-style room and a rooftop patio. The arena includes mounted Triax video installation, fully digital audio and lighting, 1,800 three-phase amps on the floor, 40' x 60' staging, approximately 900 free covered parking spaces and on-site catering.

Ezell Center at Lipscomb University 3901 Granny White Pk. (37204) 279-7070 www.venues.lipscomb.edu

See ad on page 48.

The new 77,000-square-foot, $10.5 million Ezell Center features television studios, a chapel, boardrooms, computer labs and lecture halls. The third-floor conference center offers rolling white boards, tables, chairs and walls that can quickly create several spaces for breakout groups. The facility is equipped for advanced technologies. On-site catering available.

Lipscomb is an alcohol-free campus.

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Education Conference Facility Green Hills/ South Nashville

Varies

Grand Ole Opry House 2804 Opryland Dr. (37214) 871-6612 www.opry.com

See ad on page 50.

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

4,372

Theater Lobby/Portico Stage

4,372

Stadium Picnic Areas Tented Area Sluggers

10,139 2,000

Theater Airport/ Opryland Area

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

VENUES

Venue

Reception Capacity

150

1,200 250

500 each 1,500 200

500 each 1,500 200

Home to the longest-running live radio show, the Opry House is also the site of numerous live performances, corporate meetings, televised concerts and special events. The facility has a permanent stage, complete lighting and audio equipment, a large lobby and balcony area.

Greer Stadium 534 Chestnut St. (37203) 242-4371, Ext. 151 www.nashvillesounds.com Home of the Nashville Sounds AAA baseball team. Enjoy picnic buffets under a private tent or on one of three decks. Sluggers, on the upper level, can be used for receptions or seated meal functions; parking areas are also available. Up to 20 people can view games from the sky boxes atop the stadium.

Howard C. Gentry Complex at Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. (37209) 963-5721 www.tnstate.edu The Gentry Center Complex, a facility for health, physical education, athletics and special events, was completed in early 1980 and dedicated as the Howard C. Gentry Complex on December 2, 1980.

The building contains a 10,000-seat basketball arena, a 220-yard indoor track, handball courts, dance studio, offices, faculty and student lounges, classrooms and a 35-meter, eight-lane, Olympic-size swimming pool. The exterior accommodations include tennis and handball courts, playing fields, baseball diamond and parking for 2,000 cars.

Sports Venue

10,139

Near Downtown

Conference Facility/ Sports Venue

9,500

Downtown

Inman Conference Center at Belmont University

Conference Facility

1900 Belmont Blvd. (37212) 460-8064 www.belmont.edu/inmancc

Hillsboro/ Belmont

150

Frist Lecture Hall Room 409 Room 410 Room 404 Room 405 Room 406 Room 407 Lobby

14,168

Admiral’s Room Arena Floor Meeting Rooms Run of Facility

See ad on page 38.

Memorial Gymnasium at Vanderbilt University 210 25th Ave. S. (37203) 322-1793 www.vucommodores.com Home of the Vanderbilt Commodores, Memorial Gymnasium features 19,000 square feet of hardwood floor space, which can be used for sporting events, concerts, large meetings, banquets, trade shows or exhibits. Nine suites seating 20-45 are available, as well as the elegantly appointed Admiral’s Room overlooking the floor. Catering services available or outside catering allowed. Call for information.

Nashville Public Library 615 Church St. (37219) 862-5760 www.library.nashville.org

Sports Facility Vanderbilt University/ West End

Conference Facility

600

Downtown

150 75 75 16 24 16 16 Pre-function area

128 64 64

150 1,200 24-45 10,000

Auditorium Multipurpose Room (divides in half) Meeting Rooms

236 300

Auditorium Classrooms Conference Rooms Dining Hall Atrium

2,800 10-100 50

14,168

270

600

300 200

300 200

20

This $52 million, 300,000-square-foot, modern library features classical architecture, an auditorium with stage and AV equipment, and a 4,043-square-foot multipurpose room that can be divided – plus smaller meeting rooms. Fully equipped catering kitchen on site.

National Baptist World Center Headquarters 1700 Baptist World Center Dr. (37207) 228-6292 www.nationalbaptist.com Located in northeast Nashville near downtown, this beautiful, $12 million conference facility features an auditorium including a stage equipped with a choir stand and a broad range of audiovisual equipment.

Conference Facility Northeast Nashville

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

2,800

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Curb Event Center 2002 Belmont Blvd. • Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 460-8064 • www.belmont.edu/curbeventcenter

Located on the beautiful Belmont University campus, our 90,000-square-foot complex is the perfect meeting place for groups ranging in size from 50-5,800.

• Facilities for Corporate to Concert • Five Minutes from Downtown Nashville at the Top of Historic Music Row • Audiovisual Equipment • Excellent, On-Site Catering • Convenient Free Parking Including Adjacent Garage • Breakout Rooms • Computerized Audio, Lighting & Security Systems • Convention Exhibit Space • Experienced, Dedicated Staff to Assist with Planning

The Inman Conference Center at Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd. • Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 460-8064 • Fax: (615) 460-8008 • www.belmont.edu/inmancc

The Gordon E. Inman Center at Belmont University is not only the new home of the university’s health sciences programs but also Nashville’s newest premier conference center. The entire fourth floor of the Inman Center is devoted to space for conferences, dinners, breakout sessions and any other business needs. The center includes a lecture hall, four breakout rooms and plenty of space for networking, dining or awards ceremonies.

With breathtaking views of downtown Nashville, the Inman Center, named after one of Nashville’s most prominent business leaders, connects Belmont University to Nashville’s booming business community.

Function Room Frist Lecture Hall Room 409 Room 410 Room 404 Room 405 Room 406 Room 407 Lobby

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Room Dimensions 60' x 30' 30' x 30' 30' x 30' 25' x 18' 22' x 18' 25' x 18' 23' x 14' 40' x 26'

Sq. Ft. 1,800 900 900 396 450 396 322 1,040

Height 11' 11' 11' 9'6" 9'6" 9'6" 9'6"

Theatre Classroom Capacity Capacity 150 75 75 45 45 75 — 16 — 24 — 16 — 16 Pre-Function Area

Banquet Capacity 128 64 64 — — — —

Venue

The Rotunda at the Faye & Joe Wyatt Center for Education Peabody College/Vanderbilt University Mail: Box 515 Peabody College 208 Peabody Administration Building Vanderbilt University (37203) 322-8408 www.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/tour/wyatt_center

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity 225

Special Event Facility

Available Space Rotunda Atrium Lobby Other Spaces

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

215

195 175

10-42

40

Reception Capacity 225 200 150

Vanderbilt University/ West End

The Wyatt Center is the key historic building on the Peabody Esplanade. This beautiful venue offers a well-appointed lobby, banquet hall and support spaces often used by international and upscale clients visiting Nashville and Vanderbilt. Caterers must be approved.

Ryman Auditorium

Theater

116 Fifth Ave. N. (37219) 458-8700 www.ryman.com

Downtown

2,362

Full Auditorium Upper Lobby Stage VIP Vestibule

2,362 100 100

120 120 50

130

200

Built in 1892, the Ryman is a National Historic Landmark with modern production amenities and dressing rooms. Home to world-renowned acts, musical theater programs and private events.

The theater’s acoustics are widely recognized as being among the best in the world. The stage may be used for receptions or seated meal functions.

Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave. S. (37212-2166) 340-7500 www.scarrittbennett.org Features Gothic architecture on 10 tree-filled acres in the heart of Nashville. Includes lodging (139 single rooms), a cultural museum, outdoor garden, labyrinth and chapel. Ideal for small conferences, retreats, board meetings, training sessions and meal functions.

On-site catering available.

300

Special Event Facility/ Conference Facility

22 meeting rooms Wightman Chapel Auditorium

10-200 300 180

Vanderbilt University/ West End

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Theater

505 Deaderick St. (37243) 782-4000 www.tpac.org

Downtown

Variable

Jackson Hall Polk Theater Johnson Theater

2,472 1,075 256

Variable w/ Lobbies

Variable w/ Lobbies

Three theaters under one roof can accommodate major musical, dance, theatrical and concert performances as well as special events and meetings. Jackson and Polk theaters feature proscenium stages. Johnson is a “black box” theater. The spacious lobbies can be used for meetings and events.

Tennessee State Fairgrounds Wedgewood at Rains Ave. (37203) 862-8994 www.tennesseestatefair.org Nashville is home to the 117-acre fairgrounds south of downtown, featuring eight heated and air-conditioned buildings totaling more than 110,000 square feet of configurable meeting, event and exhibit space. Covered pavilions, an 11,000-square-foot sports arena, 7,800-squarefoot show arena, livestock barns and abundant on-site parking. Catering services available.

Tennessee State University Office of Events Management 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. (37209-1561) 963-5721 www.tnstate.edu Multiple spaces on both the downtown and main campus on the city’s north side are ideal for meetings, concerts, events, banquets and receptions. The Gentry Complex features 24,090 square feet of exhibit space. A portable stage is available.

Special Event Facility

Variable with 8 Buildings

650-1,500

1,600

Varies by Building

Near Downtown

University Facilities/ Special Event & Conference Facilities Downtown

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

9,500

Avon Williams Campus Kean Hall Gentry Center Elliott Hall Atrium Agricultural Research Center

200 3,500 9,500 300 250

400 300

250

300

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Venue

Vanderbilt University Office of Conferences Box 1677, Station B (37235) 343-8699 www.meetatvanderbilt.com

See ad on page 2.

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity

University Facilities/ Special Event & Conference Facilities

Variable up to 39,000

Spanning 333 acres near downtown, available space includes meeting rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, ballrooms and athletic facilities. During summer break, the university can offer 5,000 beds in a variety of residential accommodations ranging from traditional rooms to suites, lodges and apartments.

Vanderbilt University/ West End

War Memorial Auditorium

Auditorium/ Hall

Corner of Union & Seventh 301 Sixth Ave. N. (37243) 782-4000 www.tpac.org

1,661

Available Space

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Vanderbilt Stadium Memorial Gymnasium Classrooms Ballrooms Various Facilities

39,000 1,100 200-700 25-1,500

25-600

Hall Lobby

1,661 50

Downtown

400 Flexible w/ War Memorial Plaza (booked separately)

Reception Capacity

25-1,650

400

Historic landmark managed by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The facility is on the grounds of War Memorial Plaza. Near-perfect 66'x33' acoustical stage is ideal for a capella performances, concerts, broadcasts, live recordings, and speakers. Flexible space accommodates cabaret tables, reserved seating or open floor for meetings, banquets and more.

Willis Conference Center 26 Century Blvd. (37214) 872-6400 www.meetatwillis.com The center’s 20,000 square feet of flexible space easily accommodates groups from 10-350. Soundproofing, ergonomically designed chairs, individual climate and lighting controls and tackable wall surfaces.

The amphitheater features tiered seating, great acoustics, and front- and rear-screen projection. Complimentary wireless Internet access available in meeting spaces and common areas. Free parking. Nashville’s only member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).

Conference Facility Airport/ Opryland Area

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Nashville is a dynamic city where something new and exciting is always happening.

Adventure Science Center: The city’s popular science museum is in the middle of a building project that will transform the Sudekum Planetarium into one of the premier planetariums in the country. The $20 million project, slated for completion in the summer of 2008, will increase the planetarium’s dome from its current 40 feet to 60 feet, making it the largest in the nation. The new 12,000-square-foot, interactive Sky and Space wing will house 30 original displays and 63 interactive stations including the opportunity to experience weightlessness in the Test Bed and step into the void in the Infinity Star Chamber.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Family Tradition: The Hank Williams Legacy. From March 2008December 2009, this major retrospective on one of country music’s most iconic artists and his family will be showcased.

The exhibit, which focuses on the enduring artistic impact of Hank Williams and his son Hank Williams, Jr., will be accompanied by a series of events including live concerts, films, instrument demonstrations and panel discussions.

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Amphitheater Other Meeting Rooms Atrium

200 6-125 350

350

Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum: This 30,000-squarefoot facility is dedicated to those who play the songs. From artifacts and instruments to a recreation of the Printers Alley stage where Jimi Hendrix often jammed, the museum offers a behind-the-scenes look into the music industry. This new venue houses a 5,000-square-foot performance hall, a small theater, a functioning recording studio and school of music to train the next generation of great musicians.

Nashville Children’s Theatre: To celebrate its 75th birthday, the Nashville Children’s Theatre is getting a facelift. Not only will the facility undergo an extensive renovation on its current 13,000 square feet of performance space, but will also more than double its size with an expansion project slated to be complete by the end of 2007.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center: In 2006, this downtown acoustic masterpiece, named for the late maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, debuted as the permanent home of the renowned Nashville Symphony. The 197,000-square-foot center boasts 1,872 seats on three levels and 30 soundproof windows making it one of the few major concert halls in North America with natural light. New motorized technology can easily remove the first-floor seating to unveil a 5,000square-foot flat floor perfect for receptions or exhibits.

In addition to the convention facilities listed on pages 36-40, these one-of-a-kind venues offer meeting and special events options found only in THE Music City.

Venue

Category/ Location

Aaron Douglas Gallery at Fisk University

Attraction

1000 17th Ave. N. (37208) 329-8500 www.fisk.edu

Downtown

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

100

Reception Capacity 100

Named after famed Harlem Renaissance painter Aaron Douglas, the gallery features works from donors as well as faculty artists.

Enjoy ever-changing exhibits.

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. (37203) 862-5160 www.adventuresci.com

Attraction

2,500

Near Downtown

Run of Facility Jack Wood Hall Skyline Room

250 125

150 96

2,500 150 96

75 100

250

300

Hands-on learning environment perfect for spouse and family programs as well as events.

Skyline Room provides full view of downtown. The facility is in the middle of an exciting expansion program that will add 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and a new 160-seat planetarium. Completion is slated for summer 2008. The Tennessee Engineering Center has additional event and meeting space.

Belle Meade Plantation

Historic Home

5025 Harding Rd. (37205) 356-0501, Ext. 40 or (800) 270-3991, Ext. 40 www.bellemeadeplantation.com

West Nashville

600

Carriage House Education Building Gardens & Lawn

600

Nineteenth-century thoroughbred farm and 1853 mansion. Open for tours. The 1890 Carriage House and lawns are popular event sites. Staging available. Outside catering allowed. A restaurant on the property is also available for rental.

Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Blvd. (37212) 460-5459 www.belmontmansion.com

Historic Home

200

Grand Salon Mansion

90

180 200

80

105

140

Hillsboro/ Belmont

Nineteenth-century mansion built by one of the wealthiest women in America; adjacent to Music Row on the campus of Belmont University. The Grand Salon is considered the most elaborate domestic antebellum interior in Tennessee.

Receptions, tours and spouse programs. No alcohol allowed on premises.

The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Rd. (37215) 383-5308 www.bluebirdcafe.com

Club

105

75

Green Hills

World famous listening room where many country stars, including Garth Brooks and Faith Hill, have been discovered ‌ The Bluebird Cafe is an important Nashville live music venue featured in movies and television. An intimate space with full staging, sound and lights on site; full bar, on-site kitchen or outside catering allowed.

Entertainment booking services are available.

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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General Jackson® Showboat (615) 458-3930 • www.generaljackson.com

Looking for a unique venue for your next event? Our 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat is the grandest in the world!

Four massive decks and a two-story theater provide space for up to 1,100 guests.

Choose from our regular midday and evening cruise options or create a custom event for your group. The General Jackson departs from the Gaylord Opryland area.

However, special arrangements can be made for downtown Nashville departures.

Let our catering staff help you create an event that will be smooth sailing all the way.

Wildhorse Saloon Destination Nashville 2802 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 458-9190 835 Wren Rd. • Goodlettsville, TN 37072 • (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com

“When Destination Nashville produces an event at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon, our clients are guaranteed a number one hit,” says Rhonda Marko, president of Destination Nashville, named

by Special Events Magazine as one of the “25 Top Destination Management Companies” in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

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Venue

222 25th Ave. N. (37203) 862-8480 www.centennialsportsplex.com Featuring an aquatic center with two indoor pools, ice arena with two rinks and a fitness center, great for hosting group events or for use by individual delegates for a small fee. The complex has USTAapproved indoor and outdoor tennis facilities with permanent seating for 2,500 at Stadium Court.

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Hwy. 100 (37221) 646-9977 or (800) 282-2276 www.dinnertheatre.com

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

Sports Venue

2,500

Natatorium Ice Rinks Other Interior Areas

Vanderbilt University/ West End

Theater

296

Mainstage Backstage

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Reception Capacity

VENUES

Centennial Sportsplex

Category/ Location

2,500 1,000 50

296 70

296 70

15-300 Variable

30-300

600

400

296 70

West Nashville

Nashville’s oldest professional theater, with unlimited buffet and table service in a true country barn atmosphere. Featuring two theaters: the magical Mainstage descends from the ceiling at the beginning of each production for theater-inround; the Backstage is an intimate "black-box" theater – both have full production capabilities.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Dr. (37205) 354-6377 www.cheekwood.org

Attraction

Variable

Indoor Outdoor

30-450 Variable

West Nashville

A 55-acre estate with extensive lawns and gardens as well as world-class art exhibits. This unique setting offers four buildings, each with its own character, for special events. A mix of indoor and outdoor spaces can be configured to meet your event needs. From the ultimate in elegance to casual chic, Cheekwood properties are perfect for meetings, cocktail receptions, luncheons, dinners and more. Fine catering and professional event management available.

City Hall 405 12th Ave. S. (37203) 244-2115 www.cityhallnashville.com www.bartwenty3.com

Special Event Facility/Club

1,200

Downtown

Run of Property

600 1,200

This 1920s warehouse offers 10,000 square feet of unobstructed event space in the hip area on the edge of downtown known as The Gulch. With onsite event planning, entertainment booking and production capabilities ... plus full-line catering and beverage service, City Hall and Bar Twenty3 can arrange everything from a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres to plentiful buffets to fullservice, multicourse seated dinners. Professionally mixed cocktails, a large selection of wine, beer and spirits available.

Commodore Ballroom at Vanderbilt Student Life Center 310 25th Ave. S. (37240) 343-0371 www.vanderbilt.edu/studentlifecenter Built in 2005, this $11.4 million facility, located in the heart of the Vanderbilt campus, features a 9,000-squarefoot ballroom, 2,500-square-foot Board of Trust room, DVD, VCRs, LCD projectors, sound systems, video conferencing, teleconferencing and theatrical lighting.

The facility allows outside caterers from an approved list or will arrange menus and catering for you.

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. (37203) 416-2001 www.countrymusichalloffame.com www.sobrogrill.com

Special Event Facility

1,200

Vanderbilt University/ West End

Attraction Downtown

See ad on page 1.

Conveniently located downtown, this spectacular shrine to the “Nashville Sound” offers 62,000 square feet of event space for rental. The Ford Theater features broadcast-quality acoustics and the fourthfloor Board Room has teleconferencing capabilities.

Also available, SoBro (the in-house catering staff) plus a full-service event management department that can book entertainment.

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

2,200

Ballroom (divides into three sections) Board of Trust Room Meeting Rooms 1-3

Entire building Board Room Conservatory/ Terrace Ford Theater Rotunda SunTrust Community Room

778

520

1,200

60-250 25-50

100

450

660

2,200

500

750

200 40

300 80

45 213 40-80

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BB King’s Blues Club and Restaurant 152 Second Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 256-2727 • www.bbkingclubs.com

Fun, food and music. BB King’s Blues Club is Nashville’s premier party destination! For more information, please contact our sales director at (615) 256-2727 or e-mail at AudreyHJ@aol.com. Let the good times roll!

• Live music nightly – See the world’s finest musicians including our own energetic, solid rock, soulful, groovy all-star bands.

• Great casual dining atmosphere – BB King’s offers a variety of great Southern comfort food fused with flavors from around the globe.

• Reservations welcome for parties of two to 1,000 with a variety of private and semi-private rooms.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Place • Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 687-6602 • Fax: (615) 687-6530 events@nashvillesymphony.org • www.schermerhornsymphonycenter.org Contact: Ellen Hollis, Director of Event Services

Opened in September 2006, the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center is home to the Nashville Symphony. The state-of-the-art Laura Turner Concert Hall sets new standards for live music in an acoustical environment.

The finest audio and lighting systems are available to meet any technical requirements.

The concert hall’s main floor easily converts to reveal a 5,700-square-foot parquet floor suitable for receptions, galas and exhibits. No other venue in the world offers this flexibility. Additional multifunction spaces plus a beautiful garden allow special events for 10 to 2,000. Our on-site executive chef and full catering kitchen will also set new standards for culinary excellence.

A memorable event requires a special place and a staff that takes the planning and implementing of your event seriously. Let us show you how easy it can be.

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A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge 3667 Knight Dr., Whites Creek (37189) Mail: P.O. Box 100442, Nashville (37224) 259-0848 www.acowboytown.com www.meadowlarklodge.com

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

Special Event Facility

1,500

Indoor Meadowlark Outdoor A Cowboy Town Cookouts/Picnics

Northwest

Meeting Capacity 20-75

Banquet Capacity

VENUES

Venue

Reception Capacity

30-150

250 1,000

1,500

Variable

Located 10 minutes from downtown, the lodge has spectacular views, multiple rock fireplaces and three breakout rooms. Nearby is A Cowboy Town, an event facility recreating the Old West, featuring campfire cookouts with live cowboy music, old-time gunfights, hayrides, horseback riding, saloon, picnics and fishing.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Attraction

919 Broadway (37203) 744-3322 www.fristcenter.org

Downtown

1,500

Indoor Areas Private Dining Room Courtyard

30-225

20-240 20 500

10-1,500

400

500

750

Located downtown in the former Art Deco post office, this arts center is a great option for spouse/family programming as well as for off-site events. Auditorium, Rechter Community Room, private dining room and Turner Courtyard available for meetings, lectures, meal functions and receptions. The facility also features a stage and state-of-the-art AV system.

Gaylord Springs Golf Links 18 Springhouse Ln. (37214) 458-1730 www.gaylordsprings.com

Sports Venue Airport/ Opryland Area

500 Tournament Cup: 144

Clubhouse

100

Antebellum-style clubhouse offers outstanding meeting space with panoramic views of the golf course.

Professional, on-site catering staff for event planning.

Tournament management available for golf outings.

Songs From The Heart represents the world’s finest awardwinning songwriters. Each unique performance takes the listener on an intimate journey into the story behind the songs. Packages offered: • Writers in the Round • Team Building • Fun & Interactive “Group” Co-Writing Experiences • Educational Q & As Songs From The Heart P.O. Box 111401 Nashville, TN 37222 (615) 498-7591 E-mail: hicksjd@aol.com www.myspace.com/ songsfromthehearttn

Grand Ole Opry Museum 2804 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-6612 • venuerentals@opry.com

Featuring an exclusive collection of authentic country music memorabilia showcasing Opry members from Minnie Pearl to Martina McBride and Roy Acuff to Brad Paisley, the Grand Ole Opry® Museum shares the Opry’s uniquely American story through a series of displays and exhibits.

The Museum can be utilized for the perfect, unforgettable Music City dinner or reception.

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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GREAT OPTIONS FOR GREAT EVENTS When the workday is done, introduce your delegates to the sights and sounds that make Music City come alive. The professional staff of the Convention & Visitors Bureau can help you set just the right tone for your special events. Your only problem will be choosing from so many options.

Gibson Showcase 161 Opry Mills Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 514-2200 • www.gibsonshowcase.com

The Gibson guitar is known as the ultimate in musical instruments. Now visit the ultimate in events and musical entertainment with a chance to tour where some of the instruments are made. The Gibson Showcase offers a spacious facility with seating up to 350 for dinner or 600 auditorium style. Offer your guests a menu as elegant as a four-star five-course meal or as simple as burgers and fries. Don’t forget entertainment – the Gibson Showcase offers music and events catering to almost any musical appetite with the best talent in Nashville! We are also proud to offer the ultimate in musical entertainment with a dinner show. Take your group on a Broadway review, to Motown, on a country music journey and more! Whatever you need, our event planners can make it happen!

The Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Ln. • Nashville, TN 37076 (615) 889-2941

The tradition continues. Just like Andrew Jackson did in the 1800s, The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, still welcomes guests today.

With over 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 including tenting on the historic grounds; a rustic Cabin-by-the-Spring; Tulip Grove, the historic home of Andrew’s nephew; or the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center, which includes an auditorium and lobby. The Hermitage also offers private and after-hour tours, horse-drawn wagon interpretive tours, an on-site caterer and personalized service.

There’s something about meeting at The Hermitage that will make for an unforgettable event.

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Starry, Starry Night Riverfront Park, Bicentennial Mall, Centennial Park and/or War Memorial Plaza Nashville’s natural beauty provides a great backdrop for an outdoor event. Use the city’s “party barge” to create a floating bandstand on the Cumberland River with the tiered lawns of Riverfront Park serving as seating. With Nashville’s incredible talent roster, the stars in the night skies certainly won’t be the only ones your guests will see! Call on local restaurants to create tented food and beverage stations around the park’s perimeter. The bandstand in Centennial Park and amphitheater at Bicentennial Mall are two other urban park areas that work well for a night of music under the stars, and the War Memorial Plaza affords a great setting for music and dancing in the midst of the city’s skyline.

Life is a Masquerade Frist Center for the Visual Arts Host a masked ball amid the work of master artisans. This black tie gala utilizes both indoor and outdoor spaces with flowing fountains of champagne or punch and delicious delicacies circulating throughout the galleries. A small orchestra sets the stage as elegantly attired guests waltz through the evening. At the stroke of midnight (or earlier for those who need delegates wide awake for the next morning’s breakfast meetings), guests remove their masks to reveal their true identity. For added creativity, provide a mask-making station during meeting breaks prior to the event so that everyone is sure have an elaborate disguise.

Venue

2812 Opryland Dr. (37214) 458-3930 www.generaljackson.com

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

Attraction

1,100

Boatwide Victorian Theater Heritage Hall Other Private Areas

Airport/ Opryland Area

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

800 80

600 80

400

350

Reception Capacity

VENUES

General Jackson® Showboat

Category/ Location

1,100 800 50 35-750

See ad on page 42.

The “grandest showboat in the world” features a twostory dinner theater on the four-deck paddlewheeler.

Several private areas such as the Paddlewheel Lounge and Heritage Hall are available for small functions as well as boatwide rental for larger groups.

Gibson Showcase 161 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) 514-2200 www.gibsonshowcase.com

See ad on page 46.

Special Event Facility/Club

600

With Setups Standing

400-500 600

Airport/ Opryland Area

Featuring dinner-theater-style seating; dance floor; full kitchen; full-service bar; and stateof-the-art stage, sound and light system to meet the needs of any size event. Enjoy the showcase’s live entertainment or let the professional staff assist in booking talent.

Grand Ole Opry House

Theater

2804 Opryland Dr. (37214) 871-6612 www.opry.com

Airport/ Opryland Area

4,372

Theater Lobby/Portico Stage

4,372 150

1,200 250

150

80

150

1,000+

Variable

1,000+

80

75

200

25-240

100-150 5,000 125

200-250 5,000 200

150 300 100

200 400 100

See ad on page 50.

Home to the longest-running live radio show, the Opry House is also the site of numerous live performances, corporate meetings, televised concerts and special events. The facility has a permanent stage, complete lighting and audio equipment, a large lobby, and balcony area.

Grand Ole Opry Museum 2804 Opryland Dr. (37214) 871-6612 www.opry.com

Museum Airport/ Opryland Area

See ad on page 45.

A high-tech museum with interactive displays and special collections of Opry memorabilia.

Grand Ole Opry Plaza 2804 Opryland Dr. (37214) 871-6612 www.opry.com Nearly 100,000 square feet of landscaped space connecting the Grand Ole Opry House, Grand Ole Opry Museum and Acuff Theatre.

Hachland Hill Vineyard & Spring Creek Inn 5396 Rawlings Rd., Joelton (37080) 876-1500 www.eventsandmeetings.com

Parks/Open Space Airport/ Opryland Area

Conference Facility

200

Joelton

Vineyard retreat and inn featuring full-service catering, total exclusivity for groups and wooded views. The Vineyard facility is a 200-year-old log and stone home with 17 sleeping rooms.

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson 4580 Rachel’s Ln. (37076) 889-2941, Ext. 212 www.thehermitage.com

Historic Home Airport/ Hermitage

See ad on page 46.

This National Historic Landmark was home to President Andrew Jackson. Many opportunities exist to host unique receptions on the 1,100-acre plantation, including tenting in the 18th-century heirloom gardens. Cabin-by-the-Spring can be set for indoor dining and receptions with a band and dancing on the veranda. Tulip Grove, the 1836 home of Andrew Jackson Donelson, is an elegant site for events with its Greek Revival facade. The 1824 Hermitage Church is ideal for weddings or religious events.

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

5,000

Indoor Lawns, Garden Tulip Grove Hermitage Church Cabin-by-the-Spring Iron Gate Terrace Cafe

125 150 100

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GREAT OPTIONS FOR GREAT EVENTS The Great Debate …

Fiddle vs. Violin Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum & Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Allen Arena at Lipscomb University 3901 Granny White Pike • Nashville, TN 37204-3951 (615) 966-7070 • venues.lipscomb.edu

Plan an unforgettable event at the Allen Arena at Lipscomb University. This state-of-the-art facility features more than 26,000 square feet of event space, including a 1,200-square-foot hospitality room that overlooks the arena floor.

The Allen Arena is located on the beautiful campus of Lipscomb University.

It is the perfect location for banquets, concerts, lectures, sporting events and trade shows, and has a maximum capacity of 5,500. Our friendly staff gives you the personal attention you need to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch.

Join the other satisfied customers that return to Lipscomb year after year.

Ezell Center at Lipscomb University (615) 966-7070 • eventmanagement@lipscomb.edu www.venues.lipscomb.edu • Contact: Janet Grimes

Reaching New Heights In Event Management.

• Brand-New Educational Facility • Flexible, Open Meeting Space Perfect for Retreats or Strategic Planning Sessions • Boardroom for Meetings and Intimate Catered Events • Conference Rooms • Computer Lab for Educational Programs • Equipped for Advanced Technologies • Free Parking

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Nashvillians have long known that the only difference between a fiddle and a violin is a matter of mood and attitude. What better way to showcase the juxtaposition of sounds from this incredibly diverse stringed instrument than by hosting a party utilizing two musical icons as the backdrop? The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, a monument to fiddlers past and present, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, a salute to the violin, are located across the street from each other so delegates can easily flow between the two settings.

Both venues feature state-of-theart performance facilities and multifunctional spaces for staging food and beverage.

Taking Center Stage Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, RCA Studio B Enjoy a very special lunch or dinner on the same stages that launched many a legend. The Ryman’s rich history includes performers as divergent as Enrico Caruso, Hank Williams and James Brown. The Opry House has played host to everyone from Minnie Pearl to Martina McBride. There’s something truly magical about holding an event in these two venues that have left an indelible mark on America’s musical history.

After soaking up the atmosphere while dining, arrange for your guests to showcase their own talents by making an actual recording at historic RCA Studio B or one of the many local studios on Music Row. Any event can be spiced up with a customized Hatch Show Print program or menu.

Hermitage Golf Course 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory (37138) 847-4001 www.hermitagegolf.com

Category/ Location Sports Venue

Maximum Capacity 350

Airport/ Hermitage

Available Space Conference Room Pavilion Champion’s Room

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

VENUES

Venue

Reception Capacity

12-14 150

175 150

350

1,000 700 55

1,000 1,000 100

Featuring 36 holes on two courses with professional tournament management team. pro shop, driving range, grill, clubhouse, banquet room, meeting space and outdoor pavilion on site. Named one of Golf Digest’s “Top 10” courses in the state for 2005-06.

Historic Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin (37064) 794-0903 www.carnton.org

Historic Home

1,000

Brentwood/ Franklin

Grounds Garden Porch

Located on 48 acres, the mansion served as a field hospital during the Civil War. Restored garden and Confederate cemetery on site. The lovely home provides a dramatic backdrop for events.

Jubilee Hall at Fisk University 1000 17th Ave. N. (37208) 329-8500 www.fisk.edu

Concert Hall

450

300

150

450

300

70

150

300

100

100

Downtown

The first permanent building in the U.S. for the higher education of African-Americans, the hall is also home to the famed Edmund Havell painting of the Jubilee Singers, which was commissioned by Queen Victoria of England after hearing a performance during their world tour in the 1870s.

Today, Jubilee Hall’s Appleton Room can be used for seminars, luncheons, banquets and receptions. It features a permanent stage with full AV equipment.

On-site catering available.

Lane Motor Museum

Attraction

702 Murfreesboro Pk. (37210) 742-7445 www.lanemotormuseum.org

Near Downtown

Located in the historic Sunbeam Bread Bakery.

Have your event in the private meeting room or in the midst of 150 unique vehicles from around the world.

Loveless Cafe 8400 Hwy. 100 (37221) 646-9700, Ext. 3 www.lovelesscafe.com

Attraction/ Restaurant

250

Large Dining Room Patio & Courtyard Run of Property

125 250

West Nashville

See ad on page 94.

There was a time when people used to slow down and enjoy life … that time still exists at the Loveless Cafe, recently named by USA Today as the “Top Down-Home Dining Spot.” Frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike, the Loveless Cafe has been cooking up scratch-made biscuits, homemade preserves, fried chicken and country ham, along with other Southern favorites, since 1951.

Metro Parks Centennial Park Office (37201) 862-8400 www.nashville.gov/parks Greenways, pools, recreation facilities and urban spaces. Riverfront Park downtown & Centennial Park on West End are two popular park sites for events, but many other options are available; please call.

Miss Marple's Restaurant & Dinner Theatre 135 Second Ave. N. (37201) 242-8000 www.missmarples.com

Parks/Open Space

10,000 Varies

by Park

Tenting Allowed

10,000 Variable

120 60 40

120 70 40

Throughout the City

Theater Downtown

120 Parlor Drawing Room

70 50

Miss Marple's features fun, interactive mysteries with live music and comedies on 2-3 evenings each week.

The restaurant is also available Tuesday-Friday for breakfast and lunch. The theater can be rented at other times for group events. Two dining rooms plus a full kitchen are on site. Bar setups provided. The cast also goes off site to perform at other venues.

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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Grand Ole Opry House 2804 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-6612 • venuerentals@opry.com • www.opry.com

The Grand Ole Opry House is the undisputed home of country music. It’s also been home to a vast array of international companies from Sherwin-Williams to Chick-Fil-A. Let your group take the stage! Host an intimate dinner on the Opry’s stage; utilize the 4,400-seat theater’s state-of-the-art video, lighting and audio systems for an unforgettable meeting; or create a truly unique experience by inviting your group to an exclusive Opry show customized just for you.

Acuff Theatre 2804 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-6612 • venuerentals@opry.com

What do Ford Motor Company, Office Depot and USA Network’s Nashville Star have in common? They’ve all hosted events in the Acuff Theatre. You, too, can take advantage of all the Acuff Theatre has to offer: convenient location to Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center, the Grand Ole Opry® House, Opry Mills ; comfortable, recently renovated auditorium with two VIP suites and a lobby perfect for receptions; quality audio and lighting systems; and a courteous and accommodating staff.

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Red, White & Blues Belle Meade Plantation or Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art Tie into the Sunday evening jazz and blues series May-August at Belle Meade Plantation, presented by the Tennessee Jazz & Blues society. Host a traditionally American event with a picnic of Southern-fried chicken, deviled eggs and sweet tea spread out on pretty, plaid quilts on the lawns of these two lovely mansions.

Music City Really Rocks Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Riverfront Park and/or The District set the tone for a musical extravaganza in downtown Nashville using several key sites in The District. Buses stage at Riverfront Park where strolling musicians are on hand to greet arrivals. Create a special “Party Pass” that will allow delegates to enjoy live entertainment at several of downtown’s most popular clubs including the Wildhorse Saloon (private room overlooking the river is perfect for VIP reception), BB King’s and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. The spectacular Country Music Hall of Fame is home base for the evening with continuous live performances in the Ford Theater and food stations set up throughout the building. Departures can be staged in front of the Hall of Fame.

The Ultimate Garden Party Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art Nashville’s mild climate makes outdoor events easy and enjoyable.

For an evening filled with Southern flair and traditional fare, plan a party at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. Tents staged on the lush meadow feature delightful dishes ranging from chutney and cheese straws to battered chicken bites and chess pie squares. Sweet tea or mint juleps are a must as light music wafts through the night air. Strolling musicians can also be found along the paths of the many spectacular theme gardens on property.

Music City Motorplex P.O. Box 41004 (37204) 726-1818 www.musiccitymotorplex.com

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Reception Capacity

Sports Venue

25,000

Grandstand Infield

15,000 10,000

Variable Variable

Up to 25,000

70

160

200 300

350 350

225 225 120

400 400 200

VENUES

Venue

Near Downtown

Home of NASCAR weekly racing series, the Motorplex is ideal for concerts, events and televised productions. Featuring a 5/8-mile and 1/4-mile speedway; 15,068 permanent seats and infield area, as well as two 16-person boxes and a 30-person box.

Staff has access to space at the adjacent fairgrounds.

Music City Queen 2812 Opryland Dr. (37214) 458-3930 www.generaljackson.com

Attraction

300

Inside Boatwide

Airport/ Opryland Area

Triple-decker paddlewheeler available for exclusive charter. Create your own “rockin’ on the river” event with music, a casino party or an elegant dinner set in a bygone era.

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum

Attraction

301 Sixth Ave. S. (37203) 244-3263 www.musicianshalloffame.com

Downtown

1,000

This new, multimillion-dollar, 30,000-square-foot complex includes a performance hall with a permanent stage and adjacent private courtyard with beautiful landscaping, reception hall and music school. The museum features exhibits celebrating studio musicians supporting the superstars of rock, country and everything in between. On-site parking, prep kitchen, outside caterers allowed.

Nashville Farmers’ Market 900 Eighth Ave. N. (37208) 880-2001 www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Special Event Facility

Reception Hall Performance Hall Courtyard (adjacent to Performance Hall) Run of Facility

1,000

1,000

30

Variable

1,000

300

300

300

300

Pavilions Cedar Glade Tents Run of Facility

200 Each 1,000 1,000

200 Each 1,000 3,000 10,000

1,000 3,000 10,000

Safari Room Jungle Room The Gallery

50-75 50-75 125

25-40 40-50 100

50-75 50-75 175

Variable Variable 100

Variable Variable 175

Downtown

Nashville’s public market dates back to 1828. After hours, it’s a great site for events with four open-air sheds, 200 10'x30' stalls, 300 parking spaces and 18,000 square feet of indoor space.

Nashville Nightlife Breakfast & Dinner Theater 2620 Music Valley Dr. (37214) 885-4747 www.nashvillenightlife.com

Theater Airport/ Opryland Area

This 10,000-square-foot facility, located just one mile from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Resort, features a "Best of Country" dinner theater show and is also available for private rentals. The theater includes stage, sound and lighting equipment, a full bar, dance floor and fully staffed kitchen which can provide customized buffets; outside catering also allowed. Event staff can book entertainment.

Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage (37076) 889-7050 www.nashvilleshores.com

Attraction

10,000

Airport/Percy Priest Lake

Located on 385 acres of lakefront property perfect for corporate picnics, reunions, church groups, youth leagues and special events. Water slides, mini golf, paddleboats, lake cruises, jet skis and more.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Rd. (37211) 833-1534, Ext. 134 www.nashvillezoo.org

Attraction South Nashville

Wildlife from around the world in natural habitats plus an historic 1810 farm. The zoo also includes a child-friendly Jungle Gym playground and education center with meeting space on site, as well as a large outdoor festival field. The Nashville Zoo continues to expand their exhibits, including the Giraffe Savannah, African Wild Dogs and Alligator Cove.

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

Variable

Outdoor Spaces: Festival Field Historic Home Lawn Jungle Terrace

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The Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride & Barndance Company Mail: P.O. Box 620, Ridgetop (37152) 859-6310 www.smileyhollow.com

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity

Special Event Facility

5,000+

Available Space

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity 2,500

Reception Capacity 5,000+

North

Authentic party facility in the hills of Tennessee, only 20 minutes from Nashville. Enjoy slow-cooked, oldfashioned barbecue, catfish, BBQ chicken and more.

Plus live country music, extra-large dance floor and hayrides on scenic trails. Complete custom party planning and catering services. Family-owned and operated for 26 years.

Opry Mills

Retail Complex

433 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) 514-1043 or (877) SHOP-FUN www.oprymills.com

Airport/ Opryland Area

10,000

Run of Mall Entertainment Court

Variable

Variable 2,000

See ad on page 114.

At 1.2 million square feet, Opry Mills combines the best names in retail with the hottest experiences in entertainment. Team-building activities, theme parties and buyouts at various merchants.

The Parthenon 25th Avenue at West End Centennial Park (37201) Mail: P.O. Box 196340 (37219-6340) 862-8431 www.parthenon.org

Attraction/ Museum

400

250

400

215

195 175

225 200 150

10-42

40

Vanderbilt University/ West End

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. The Parthenon can be used in conjunction with Centennial Park (see Metro Park listings).

The Rotunda at the Faye & Joe Wyatt Center for Education Peabody College/Vanderbilt University Mail: Box 515 Peabody College 208 Peabody Administration Building Vanderbilt University (37203) 322-8408 www.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/tour/wyatt_center

Special Event Facility

225

Vanderbilt University/ West End

Rotunda Atrium Lobby Other Spaces

The Wyatt Center is the key historic building on the Peabody Esplanade. This beautiful venue offers a well-appointed lobby, banquet hall and support spaces often used by international and upscale clients visiting Nashville and Vanderbilt.

Caterers must be approved.

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. (37219) 458-8700 www.ryman.com

Theater

2,362

Downtown

Full Auditorium Upper Lobby Stage VIP Vestibule

2,362 100 100

120 120 50

130

200

Built in 1892, the Ryman is a National Historic Landmark with modern production amenities and dressing rooms. Home to world-renowned acts, musical theater programs and private events. The theater’s acoustics are widely recognized as being among the best in the world. The stage may be used for receptions or seated meal functions.

Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave. S. (37212-2166) 340-7500 www.scarrittbennett.org Features Gothic architecture on 10 tree-filled acres in the heart of Nashville. Includes lodging (139 single rooms), a cultural museum, outdoor garden, labyrinth and chapel. Ideal for small conferences, retreats, board meetings, training sessions and meal functions. On-site catering available.

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Special Event Facility/ Conference Facility Vanderbilt University/ West End

300

22 meeting rooms Wightman Chapel Auditorium

10-200 300 180

Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Place (37201-2031) 687-6500 www.nashvillesymphony.org

Category/ Location

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

Concert Hall

2,000

Run of Facility Concert Hall Main Lobby East & West Lobbies Balcony Lobby Garden Courtyard Curb Family Music Education Hall

Be a part of Nashville history by hosting an event in the studio where the long-running program “Hee Haw” was once filmed. In addition to continuing television production, Studio A is also now available for receptions, private parties, dinners and events.

Located in the same building as the famed Grand Ole Opry, Studio A gives guests a behind-thescenes look at the city’s entertainment industry.

The Suite Level Club 501 Broadway (37203) 770-2407 www.levyrestaurants.com

Reception Capacity

175

2,000 500 250 250 225 500 225

375

70

250

375

300

300

150

150

Downtown

Acoustically excellent and architecturally stunning new home of the Nashville Symphony. Utilizing the latest technology, the hall can be converted from tiered seats to a flat parquet floor perfect for receptions, seated functions or exhibits in approximately one hour. State-of-the-art audio and lighting capabilities, additional multipurpose spaces and outdoor function area. Full on-site catering capabilities.

2804 Opryland Drive (37214), 871-6612 www.opry.com

Banquet Capacity 600 400 100 100 125 350 170

See ad on page 44.

Studio A

Meeting Capacity 1,872 1,860 100 125

VENUES

Venue

Special Event Facility/Studio Airport/ Opryland Area

Special Event Facility Downtown

Housed in Sommet Center, the club features a contemporary setting with beautiful views of downtown Nashville. On-site catering provided by nationally known Levy Restaurants. Adjacent parking garage available. Blackout dates on home NHL game nights.

Tennessee Engineering Center at Adventure Science Center

Conference Facility

800 Fort Negley Blvd. (37203) 862-5160 www.adventuresci.org

Near Downtown

Featuring 2,700 square feet of flexible space for board meetings, lectures, receptions or presentations. Free parking, state-of-the-art AV equipment, hospitality area, warming kitchen, distance-learning capabilities.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center 505 Deaderick St. (37243) 782-4000 www.tpac.org

Theater

Variable

Downtown

Jackson Hall Polk Theater Johnson Theater

2,472 1,075 256

Variable w/ Lobbies

Variable w/ Lobbies

Three theaters under one roof can accommodate major musical, dance, theatrical and concert performances as well as special events and meetings.

Jackson and Polk feature proscenium stages.

Johnson is a “black box” theater. The spacious lobbies can be used for meetings and events.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Attraction

501 Broadway (37203), 242-4750 www.tshf.net

Downtown

200

200

Sports from team to extreme … the museum features 7,500 square feet of interactive exhibits and displays. Two theaters. Meeting space available in the adjacent Sommet Center.

Tennessee State Fairgrounds Wedgewood at Rains Ave. (37203) 862-8994 www.tennesseestatefair.org Nashville is home to the 117-acre fairgrounds south of downtown featuring eight heated and air-conditioned buildings totaling more than 110,000 square feet of configurable meeting, event and exhibit space.

Covered pavilions, an 11,000-square-foot sports arena, 7,800-square-foot show arena, livestock barns and abundant on-site parking. Catering services available.

Special Event Facility

Variable with 8 Buildings

650-1,500

1,600

Varies by Building

Near Downtown

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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Category/ Location

Tennessee State Museum

Attraction

Fifth and Deaderick St. (37243-1120) 741-0702 www.tnmuseum.org

Downtown

Maximum Capacity

Available Space

300

Lobby Areas

300

Education Center Lawns Gardens

Meeting Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Reception Capacity

100

300

150

125

150 150-300 75-200

40-85

125 85

One of the largest state museums in the nation, with 65,000 square feet of exhibits. Reception availability Tuesday-Saturday after 6 p.m. All food, beverage and dĂŠcor must have advance approval to protect the museum collections.

Travellers Rest Plantation

Historic Home

636 Farrell Parkway (37220) 832-8197 www.travellersrestplantation.org

South Nashville

The facility includes full catering kitchen plus lovely grounds. Guests can tour the historic home built in 1799 by Judge John Overton, law partner and lifelong friend of President Andrew Jackson.

Two Rivers Mansion

Historic Home

3130 McGavock Pk. (37214) 885-1112 www.tworiversmansion.com

Airport/ Opryland Area

Variable

Home Double Parlor

Variable w/use of outdoor spaces

An 1850s Italianate mansion on 14 acres.

The back porch is perfect for staging music with the level back yard as a large dance floor.

Catering kitchen available. Some furnishings on site. Dressing rooms available.

Vanderbilt Legends Club 1500 Legends Club Ln., Franklin (37069) 791-8100 www.legendsclub.com

Sports Venue

250

Brentwood/ Franklin

Board Room Pavilion Grille

8-10

Hall Lobby

1,661 50

200 100

200 250

400 Flexible w/War Memorial Plaza (booked separately)

400

This 36-hole course features a 19-acre practice facility, clubhouse, board room, tournament management, club rentals and golf shop. In addition to the outdoor event pavilion, Legends Grille is available for evening functions. Full banquet and catering services.

War Memorial Auditorium Union at Sixth & Seventh Avenues 301 Sixth Ave. N. (37243) 782-4000 www.tpac.org

Auditorium/ Hall

1,661

Downtown

Historic landmark managed by the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The facility is on the grounds of War Memorial Plaza. Near-perfect 66'x33' acoustical stage is ideal for a capella performances, concerts, broadcasts, live recordings, and speakers. Flexible space accommodates cabaret tables, reserved seating or open floor for meetings, banquets and more.

War Memorial Plaza 301 Sixth Ave. N., G-3 (37243) 532-4826 Newly renovated outdoor space downtown. Perfect for seated dinners, receptions, live entertainment and dancing. Can be tented.

Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. (37201) 902-8222 www.wildhorsesaloon.com

See ad on page 42.

Kick up a great time with award-winning barbecue or custom menu, live entertainment and a large dance floor. Event areas on three levels, private dining available. The club can be paired with Riverfront Park for larger events.

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Park/Open Space

Variable

Variable up to 2,000

Variable up to 2,000

Downtown

Attraction/Club Downtown

1,500

Riverview Room Club

150 1,500

100 1,500

150 1,500

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Downtown Nashville Convention Collection c/o Nashville Convention Center (615) 742-2000 • Fax: (615) 742-2014 www.conventionnashville.com Contact: Brian Ivey, Nashville Convention Center, (615) 742-2053

Plan your next convention in downtown Nashville. The convenience of one. The entertainment value of many.

The next time you plan a convention, meet and stay where Nashville plays – downtown Music City. From hotels and restaurants to exhibit space and entertainment, we’re here to help you successfully plan every step of the way. You’ll work with your choice of name-brand hotels in conjunction with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, who are ready to offer you and your group convenient one-stop shopping for meetings, conventions and trade shows, whatever the size.

Contact the Downtown Nashville Convention Collection and get right in the middle of all the fun.

• Convention Center Exhibit Space: 119,000 square feet • Arena Capacity: 17,000 seats • Auditorium Capacity: 9,600 seats

More than 3,000 committable sleeping rooms and more than 240,000 square feet of contiguous meeting and exhibit space are available in the center of downtown.

Renaissance Nashville Hotel (673 rooms) • Nashville Convention Center (118,675 sq. ft.)

Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel (477 rooms) • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel (338 rooms) • Doubletree Hotel (337 rooms) Hilton Nashville Downtown (330 rooms) • Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville (289 rooms) Sommet Center (43,000 sq. ft.) • Downtown Courtyard by Marriott (190 rooms) Ramada Limited at the Stadium (120 rooms) • Union Station Hotel (124 rooms) Best Western Downtown Convention Center (100 rooms) • Nashville Municipal Auditorium (63,000 sq. ft.)

Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University (307 rooms) • Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt (208 rooms) Holiday Inn Express (285 rooms) • Hampton Inn Downtown (154 rooms)

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Doubletree Hotel Downtown 315 Fourth Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 244-8200 Fax (Guest): (615) 747-4894 • www.doubletree.com

Located in the heart of Music City, the luxurious Doubletree Hotel opens the door to endless business and entertainment opportunities. Our meeting space, in excess of 24,000 square feet, can comfortably accommodate any size group from 10-900. From our striking Cumberland and Tennessee ballrooms to the intimate and technologically adept Vanderbilt Boardroom, your choices are virtually limitless. Our support services staff is ready to handle every detail, while the banquet and catering team offers a feast of options – from traditional Southern-style specialties to themed events. Additional on-site facilities include an indoor pool and whirlpool, aerobic fitness center and business center.

Number of Rooms: 337 • Number of Suites: 12

Function Room Cumberland Ballroom* Cumberland South Cumberland North Salons A & B* Salons C & D* Salon E Tennessee Ballroom* Brentwood/Franklin*

Room Dimensions 70' x 100' 48' x 70' 52' x 70' 46' x 70' 44' x 70' 33' x 70' 46' x 36' 23' x 50'

Sq. Ft. 7,000 3,290 3,500 1,400 2,998 2,310 1,656 1,150

Height 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 10' 8'

Theatre Capacity 900 425 425 160 420 220 180 80

Classroom Capacity 375 175 200 80 190 100 90 40

Banquet Capacity 550 225 275 80 240 160 120 60

*Rooms are divisible. Eight additional rooms available.

Embassy Suites Hotel® Nashville/Airport (Opryland Area) 10 Century Blvd. • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 871-0033 • (800) EMBASSY • Fax: (615) 883-9987 bnana_ds@hilton.com • www.nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com

In addition to a two-room suite, the atrium at the Embassy Suites Hotel® is a centerpiece of Southern warmth and charm. Over 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting/ banquet space accommodates groups up to 500. Enjoy our complimentary cooked-toorder breakfast and nightly manager’s reception†. Other amenities include: high-speed wireless Internet access, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport transportation, complimentary newspaper and Hilton Honors® Points & Miles™*.

Embassy Suites Hotel® Nashville is located 2.5 miles from the airport and is minutes from Opry Mills, downtown Nashville and the Vanderbilt University area. ©2005 Hilton Hospitality Inc. †Subject to state and local laws. *HHonors membership, earnings and redemption of points are subject to HHonors terms and conditions. Normal rules for earning HHonors points and airline miles apply.

Function Room Southern Grand Ballroom Carolinas Ballroom Embassy Boardroom Georgia Boardroom Alabama Boardroom Arkansas Boardroom Pre-Assembly Boardroom 7 Governor Suites Atrium Terrace

Room Dimensions 41' x 96' 33' x 54' 17' x 29' 17' x 29' 18' x 24' 18' x 24' — 13' x 38' 20' x 45'

Sq. Ft. 3,888 1,756 478 478 444 444 1,767 490 900

Height 11' 11' 11' 11' 11' 11' — — —

Theatre Capacity 500 224 — 60 52 52 — — —

Classroom Capacity 270 120 Permanent Boardroom

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Banquet Capacity 385 180 — 36 36 36 — — —

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Embassy Suites Hotel® Nashville at Vanderbilt 1811 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-8899 • (800) EMBASSY • Fax: (615) 320-8881 www.nashvilleatvanderbilt.embsuites.com

The beautiful new Embassy Suites® Nashville at Vanderbilt is ideally located in the West End district, just one mile from downtown. With just over 2,600 square feet of meeting space, we specialize in making your small meeting a success.

Our newly renovated two-room suites feature a separate living area, well-lit dining/work area, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.

Guests will enjoy our complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast as well as our evening beverage reception that includes your favorite beverages and snacks seven days a week.

Function Room Commodore A Commodore B A & B combined Titan A Titan B A & B combined Music Row Boardroom

Room Dimensions 21' x 35' 21' x 35' 42' x 35' 13' x 36' 13' x 36' 26' x 36' 13' x 21'

Sq. Ft. 735 735 1,470 468 468 936 273

Height 10'6" 10'6" 10'6" 9' 9' 9' 9'

Theatre Capacity 60 60 150 30 30 60 —

Classroom Capacity 35 35 85 15 15 30 —

Banquet Capacity 50 50 120 24 24 50 —

Classroom Capacity 150 — — 35 —

Banquet Capacity 230 30 30 50 100

The Hermitage Hotel Nashville 231 Sixth Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 244-3121 • (888) 888-9414 • Fax: (615) 254-6909 www.thehermitagehotel.com

Reborn in 2003 after a $20 million renovation, the Hermitage Hotel, Tennessee’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel, stands as a tribute to Nashville’s glamorous past.

First opened in 1910, the Hermitage Hotel features elegance and craftsmanship that has withstood the test of time. With her lobby’s marbled columns and stained-glass ceiling, sunlit veranda, world-famous dining and ballroom facilities, the hotel has hosted generations of visitors including six United States presidents and scores of celebrities.

The hotel offers elegant, lavish and modern accommodations, impeccable service, superb dining and intimate conference, reception and meeting venues. The completely new guest accommodations are spacious, luxurious and provide the décor and amenities found only in the finest luxury hotels worldwide.

Number of Rooms: 119 • Number of Suites: 4 Function Room Grand Ballroom State Room Governor’s Salon Performing Arts Suite Veranda

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Room Dimensions 36' x 68' 17' x 21' 16' x 24' 17' x 48' 14' x 99'

Sq. Ft. 2,484 361 394 906 1,386

Height 17' 12' 8' 8' 22'

Theatre Capacity 280 20 20 70 160

HOTELS

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center Nashville 2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214-1297 • (615) 458-2824 • Fax: (615) 458-2869 nashvillemeetings@gaylordhotels.com • www.gaylordhotels.com

Contemporary style. Moving to a new beat. Gaylord Opryland is growing along with Nashville, and from 2005-2008, has invested more than $120 million into the resort with additions of a spa, meeting room and guest room renovations as well as in new restaurant offerings. A true evolution is underway at this resort, which is fine-tuning its products and services to respond to today’s customers’ tastes and desires. The best of the world-class elegance that you would expect is all here, but with a fun and exciting new rhythm and style.

Gaylord Opryland’s new guest rooms and suites have recently been updated and are now more modern, yet even more comfortable with the highest quality bedding features and trend-setting décor. New tastes and culinary experiences are also being created for guests to enjoy with innovative new restaurants, fresh menus and internationally trained chefs.

The second quarter of 2008 will bring the addition of a revolutionary new, hip nightclub to the landmark resort.

Guests will marvel at the many options for entertainment and relaxation, including the European-style spa, Relâche; Gaylord

Springs Golf Links and Golf Institute; three sparkling swimming pools and the incredible, climate-controlled atriums brimming with nine acres of lush gardens, waterfalls and winding paths.

In Music City, live music of all kinds is as important as air, and it’s almost everywhere at Gaylord Opryland from the atriums to the lounges, to the special events and at the resort’s many popular attractions.

The experienced convention center staff is dedicated to providing flawless service, orchestrating everything from conventions and special events to meeting management and catering. Meeting professionals are provided with on-site convention coordinators for the duration of their events to attend to their specific, individual needs.

This award-winning resort is playing center stage in Music City as well as nationally in the meetings and convention industry. The new Gaylord Opryland – bringing visitors to Nashville by the millions, employing thousands and proud to be part of Nashville’s impressive tourism industry.

Please refer to the venue section for our expanded listing.

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Hilton Nashville Downtown 121 Fourth Ave. S. • Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 620-1000 • Fax: (615) 620-2050 • www.nashvillehilton.com

Location and luxury … the Hilton Nashville Downtown is seated in the center of all that Nashville has to offer. Located steps away from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Sommet Center, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville Convention Center and the entertainment district, while only a few mere blocks to LP Field and famous Music Row. Nashville’s only all-suites luxury hotel with AAA Four Diamond award status. Expansive atrium lobby with beautiful mahogany grand staircase, spacious accommodations and meeting space. Each guest suite features the Serenity comfort bed, luxurious linens and a private parlor equipped with all the modern conveniences of home.

The 15,000 square feet of meeting space includes boardrooms, 10 flexible meeting rooms and convenient pre-function areas

Function Room Robertson Donelson Ryman 1 Ryman 2 Ryman 3 McKissack 1 McKissack 2 McKissack 3 Volunteer Armstrong 1 & 2 Boone Crockett Ryman Terrace McKissack Terrace Jubilee

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Room Dimensions 25' x 23' 25' x 23' 21' x 35' 21' x 35' 21' x 35' 21' x 35' 21' x 35' 21' x 35' 108' x 69' 35' x 35' 35' x 64' 35' x 64' 28' x 64' 28' x 90' 27' x 19'

surrounding a grand ballroom. Over 1,000 people can be easily accommodated in this comfortable, well-appointed space that boasts state-of-the-art audiovisual.

You can dine in one of four restaurants and lounges, including the world-renowned Palm restaurant, THE Sportsgrille – the place for food, beverage and sports – or meet friends and associates in the Parkview Café and Lounge to enjoy live entertainment or at MarketStreet for a traditional Southern breakfast.

Sq. Ft. 550 550 735 735 735 735 735 735 7,452 1,225 2,240 2,240 1,792 2,520 513

Height 8' 8' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 14' 14' 14' 14' — — 8'

Theatre Capacity 40 40 80 80 80 80 80 80 800 120 224 224 — — —

Classroom Capacity 36 36 48 48 48 48 48 48 540 70 192 192 — — —

Banquet Capacity 40 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 650 90 210 210 160 240 —

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Holiday Inn Nashville-Brentwood 760 Old Hickory Blvd. • Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 373-2600 • Fax: (615) 377-3017 • www.holidayinn.com/bna-brentwood

Brentwood’s largest and finest full-service hotel. Complimentary airport shuttle service, complimentary high-speed Internet access and dual phone lines in every room, and workout/spa facilities are all included. Located just eight miles from the heart of downtown Nashville, the Holiday Inn Nashville-Brentwood is the perfect alternative to a downtown Nashville hotel. Second to none is our famous Lafitte’s restaurant, serving up a wonderful array of New Orleans-style cuisine along with local favorites.

Number of Rooms: 246

Function Room French Quarter Ballroom Bourbon Street Iberville Bienville Esplanade Esplanade A or B St. Charles Boardroom Jazz City Suite

Room Dimensions 75' x 35' 24' x 35' 24' x 35' 24' x 35' 50' x 20' 25' x 20' — —

Sq. Ft. 2,625 840 840 840 1,000 500 215 600

Height — — — — — — — —

Theatre Capacity 300 75 75 75 100 40 — 30

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown

Classroom Capacity 150 50 50 50 60 30 — 20

Banquet Capacity 240 80 80 80 100 40 — 30

NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN

Broadway and 10th Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 244-0150 • Fax: (615) 251-4591

Whether you are planning a corporate meeting or a family reunion, the Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown will be happy to assist you with all the details. From selecting a caterer to providing all your audiovisual needs, we specialize in the personalized attention you expect from the finest hotels; in fact, we guarantee it!

The stage is set for your next meeting. Call our meetings specialist at (615) 244-0268.

Number of Rooms: 287 Number of Suites: 14

Function Room Entertainment District Amphitheater Arts District Business District Overflow

Room Dimensions 52' x 70' 69' x 44' 27' x 37' 27' x 15' 38' x 50'

Sq. Ft. 3,600 2,000 1,000 400 1,700

Height 10'9" 8'9" 8' 8' 7'5"

Theatre Capacity 250 — 75 — —

Classroom Capacity 200 91 45 — —

Banquet Capacity 250 — 45 18 75

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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 2100 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-1700 • (800) 336-3335 • Fax: (615) 320-5019 www.loewsvanderbilt.com

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel was selected Venue of the Year in 2006 by both Tennessee’s MPI chapter and the Tennessee Business Travel Association.

Nestled in Nashville’s trendy West End corridor, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is one of only 78 hotels nationwide and Tennessee’s only hotel to boast AAA’s Four Diamond rating for over 20 consecutive years.

For meetings of 12 or 1,200 the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is the place where uptime and downtime work in perfect harmony. Our facilities let you get down to business comfortably, while our proximity to Nashville’s best attractions makes living it up easy.

You’ll know you’re in Music City the moment you hear our lobby jukebox. But the music doesn’t stop there. Each of our 340 Function Room Symphony I Symphony II Symphony III Lyric Room Kissam* Sarratt* Neely Carmichael* McTyeire* Branscomb Rand Calhoun* Kirkland* Bernard Boardroom Gold Room Platinum Room *Rooms are divisible.

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Room Dimensions 67' x 42' 67' x 42' 67' x 42' 24' x 27' 18' x 19' 24' x 24' 24' x 31' 20' x 27' 27' x 35' 16' x 20' 20' x 20' 17' x 27' 20' x 27' 19' x 22' 21' x 26' 25' x 28'

newly designed and renovated guest rooms and 13 suites sings with supreme comfort and uniquely local amenities, including twice-daily housekeeping, nightly turndown service, flat screen televisions, mini-bars, wireless Internet access, Sealy pillow top mattresses, 300-thread-count linens, bathrobes and new coffee makers that deliver café-quality java in less than 60 seconds.

When catered galas aren’t planned, attendees can dine in Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse or Eat. For cocktails and live entertainment, look no farther than Drink, our lobby lounge and patio. Your attendees will find some of the city’s best shopping and pampering right under our own roof at the Harold Kraus Art Gallery, CG’s Salon and Day Spa, and our boutique.

Number of Rooms: 340 • Number of Suites: 13

Sq. Ft. 2,814 2,814 2,814 648 342 576 837 540 988 320 400 459 540 407 546 700

Height 18' 18' 18' 9' 9.5' 10.5' 10.5' 10.5' 10.5' 9.5' 10.5' 10.5' 10.5' 9.5' 9' 10'

Theatre Capacity 375 375 375 — 32 50 80 50 110 24 30 50 60 — 50 70

Classroom Capacity 180 180 180 — 20 30 60 32 70 16 16 30 32 — 30 50

Banquet Capacity 240 240 240 50 20 40 60 40 70 20 20 30 40 — 40 50

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Holiday Inn Select Opryland/Airport 2200 Elm Hill Pike • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 883-9770 • (800) 633-4427 • Fax: (615) 391-4521

The Holiday Inn Select Opryland/Airport provides the level of service and amenities expected from a business-class hotel. Our newly renovated hotel has 383 guest rooms, including executive-level accommodations, an impressive business center and over 8,000 square feet of meeting space available for your event in Music City. An indoor pool, whirlpool, dry sauna and workout facility are a few things available for your free time and enjoyment. We also offer Ivories nightclub with live entertainment nightly, Jackson’s Veranda restaurant with action food stations and the Terrace bar for a relaxing light lunch or drinks in our impressive five-story atrium.

Number of Rooms: 383 • Number of Parlors: 3

Function Room Nashborough Ballroom Three Individual Sections Cumberland or Hickory Mississippi or Harpeth Ocoee Tennessee Executive Boardroom

Room Dimensions 78' x 54' 26' x 54' 25' x 18' 25' x 18' 25' x 18' 38' x 18' 12' x 18'

Hotel Preston 733 Envious Lane • Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 361-5900 • Fax: (615) 367-4468 www.hotelpreston.com

Hotel Preston offers 200 plush, boutiquestyle guest rooms featuring in-room coffee service, hair dryer, iron, two-line telephone, high-speed wireless Internet access, CD player, work area and 32-inch flat panel HDTV for movies or gaming. Offering complimentary parking, 24-hour airport shuttle, newspaper, fitness center and outdoor pool for your enjoyment. Specializing in unique amenities and day spa services.

Parkside Grille offers breakfast, dinner and 24-hour room service options. Our lounge serves cocktails, dinner and live entertainment nightly. Hotel Preston’s 8,800 square feet of flexible meeting space is serviced by a dedicated banquet staff ready to host your event with dedication to details.

Let Hotel Preston host your next big event with unique style and grace!

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Sq. Ft. 4,200 1,400 450 450 450 684 216

Height 12'0" 12'0" 7'6" 7'6" 7'6" 7'6" 7'6"

Theatre Capacity 500 150 40 40 40 75

Classroom Capacity 250 85 24 24 24 24

Banquet Capacity 350 100 30 30 30 60 10 Permanent Boardroom

HOTELS

Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University 2555 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 321-1300 • Fax: (615) 321-1400 www.marriott.com/bnaav

The Marriott at Vanderbilt University would be pleased to welcome your group to the Music City, where friendliness and hospitality are still second nature. Come see the newest AAA Four Diamond hotel located in beautiful West End, the heart of the most fashionable area of Music City.

Your attendees will be pampered by a boutique-style hotel where outstanding service is our number one priority. We happily provide a specialized Marriott event manager to ensure your conference is perfect from start to finish.

In addition to our award-winning Latitude restaurant and Longitude Lounge, guests may choose to experience some of the local cuisine – many within walking distance. Or take advantage of downtown activities by way of our complimentary van service.

Your Marriott Awaits …

Number of Rooms: 301 • Number of Suites: 6

Function Room Parthenon Ballroom A B C D E Acorn Ballroom A, B, C (each) Crescent Room* Chancellor’s Boardroom

Room Dimensions 94' x 50' 31' x 26' 31' x 26' 52' x 30' 31' x 26' 31' x 26' 63' x 40' 40' x 20' 56' x 24' 20' x 14'

Sq. Ft. 4,700 800 800 1,560 800 800 2,560 800 900 280

Height 12'/16' 12' 12' 16' 12' 12' 13'6" 13'6" 12' 12'

Theatre Capacity 522 88 88 173 88 88 280 88 81 —

Classroom Capacity 320 55 55 107 55 55 171 54 49 —

Banquet Capacity 400 60 60 120 60 60 214 68 67 —

*Widest portion of room (crescent shape)

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Millennium Maxwell House Hotel 2025 Metro Center Blvd. • Nashville, TN 37228 (615) 259-4343 • Fax: (615) 242-4967 tsmith@mill-usa.com • www.millenniumhotels.com

• Music-Themed Hotel • Complimentary Airport Transportation • Complimentary Parking • Praline’s Restaurant • Maxwell’s Bar with Live Entertainment • Health Club with Therapy Room

by Adagio Spas Number of Rooms: 287 Number of Suites: 4

Function Room Grande Ballroom* Grande Ballroom 2/3* Grande Ballroom 1/3* International Forum* Forum 1/2 Embassy* Embassy 1/2 Promenade Pre-Function Jackson Executive Boardroom Polk Executive Boardroom Johnson Executive Boardroom Overton Executive Boardroom Titan Boardroom Crown Boardroom Pool/Patio Outdoor Pavilion *Rooms are divisible.

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Room Dimensions 76' x 98' 76' x 64' 76' x 32' 27' x 39' 27' x 39' 27' x 19.5' 27' x 39' 27' x 19.5' 15' x 178' 18' x 25' 18' x 25' 18' x 25' 18' x 25' 18' x 25' 84' x 58' 60' x 44' 70' x 40'

Sq. Ft. 7,448 4,864 2,432 1,053 1,053 527 1,053 527 2,670 470 470 470 470 470 5,000 2,550 2,800

Height 16' 16' 16' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 9' 9' 9' 9' 8' 16' — 16'

Theatre Capacity 1,000 700 300 100 100 50 100 50 — — 30 30 30 30 1,000 — 400

Classroom Capacity 600 375 175 70 70 40 70 40 Exhibits 20 Conf. Capacity

20 20 20 20 300 — 200

Banquet Capacity 660 430 200 80 80 40+ 80 40+ — — 25 25 25 25 300 — 300

HOTELS

Nashville Airport Marriott 600 Marriott Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214-5010 (615) 889-9300 • Fax: (615) 889-9315 • www.nashvilleairportmarriott.com

This charming Nashville hotel near the airport expertly combines the timeless elegance of the Old South with modern luxuries of today. The Marriott Nashville Airport Hotel is nestled in a picturesque setting complete with 16 acres of beautifully landscaped rolling hills. Located near the Nashville International Airport (BNA), this delightful Nashville, Tennessee hotel is minutes from the heart of the Music City and all it has to offer, including Opryland Hotel and the Country Music Hall of Fame. In addition to luxurious accommodations, scenic grounds and a convenient central location, this hotel in Nashville offers a spacious indoor/ outdoor swimming pool and a modern fitness center, as well as

Function Room Cumberland Nashville Ballroom Salon A, B, C, F, G, H (each) Salon ABC or FGH (combined) Salon D or E (each) Salon DE (combined) Capitol Ballroom Capitol I or II (each) City Rooms with Meal Service Jackson Chattanooga Knoxville Memphis

Room Dimensions 70' x 90' 125' x 66' 22' x 31' 66' x 31' 66' x 31' 63' x 66' 47' x 78' 45' x 39' 17' x 34' 17' x 34' 17' x 34' 17' x 34' 17' x 34'

eclectic Southern cuisine at 2 Rivers Grille. Discover a sophisticated ballroom and conference center among 25,000 square feet of flexible event space, ideal for corporate conventions, business meetings, social events and wedding receptions. Experience the Music City in style at the Marriott Nashville Airport Hotel. AAA Three Diamond and Mobile Three Star awards.

Number of Rooms: 392 Number of Suites: 12

Sq. Ft. 7,500 8,250 675 2,000 2,040 4,090 3,500 1,750 550 550 550 550 550

Height 30' 12' 12' 12' 15' 15' 11' 11' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10'

Theatre Capacity 900 950 75 230 250 500 330 200 50 64 64 64 64

Classroom Capacity 360 550 28 100 110 250 170 84 22 27 27 27 27

Banquet Capacity 500 700 50 170 180 370 230 90 30 30 30 30 30

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Radisson® Hotel Nashville Airport 1112 Airport Center Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 889-9090 • www.radisson.com/nashvilletn_airport

Located less than five minutes from the Nashville International Airport, our warm hospitality will make your stay with us a wonderful experience. Comfort, convenience and connectivity are just a few luxuries you will experience at the Radisson.

Meet your own way at the Radisson! The Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport specializes in creating memorable events with impeccable service. Should you be planning an elaborate social celebration, corporate meeting or a family reunion, you can relax knowing that our meetings and event staff will tend to every detail.

Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of your event is planned and executed to your satisfaction.

Just a few advantages of meeting at the Radisson: • 4,200 Square Feet of Flexible Meeting Space • Eight Conference/Banquet Rooms • Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet Access • Delectable Catering Menus Created by Our Executive Chef • On-Site Professional Event Staff

Function Room Grand Ballroom (A-D) Salon A Salon B Salon CD Salon AB Salon BCD Salon E Salon F Boardroom A Boardroom B

Room Dimensions 76' x 25' 26' x 25' 26' x 25' 21' x 25' 52' x 25' 47' x 25' 22' x 25' 22' x 25' 24' x 12' 24' x 12'

Boardroom A & B hold 14 conference-style each.

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Astound the attendees of your next event by providing answers to the most frequently asked questions.

• How Do We Make Reservations • Meeting Agendas • Hotel Amenities This exclusive and complimentary offer provides customized information about your event. When your attendees visit the customized Web site they can book reservations, find directions, check out local attractions and weather forecasts.

In a hotel where you experience a “Yes I Can” service attitude, we are proud to showcase our Southern hospitality just for you! We set your travel needs as our top priority.

Sq. Ft. 1,900 650 650 515 1,300 1,154 572 572 288 288

Height 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9'

Theatre Capacity 220 60 60 40 120 110 45 45 — —

Classroom Capacity 100 36 36 24 72 60 27 27 — —

Banquet Capacity 150 40 40 32 80 72 40 40 — —

HOTELS

Radisson® Hotel at Opryland 2401 Music Valley Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 889-0800 • (800) 333-3333 • Fax: (615) 889-6328 • www.radisson.com/nashvilletn

Stay at the gateway to Gaylord Opryland™ just around the corner from entertainment icons like the Grand Ole Opry® and Gaylord Opryland™ Resort and Convention Center Nashville. The Radisson® Hotel at Opryland offers the same tradition of renowned service and gracious hospitality in a charming atmosphere complete with more than 300 spacious guest rooms.

For meetings and events, we offer 16,000 square feet of flexible space for groups up to 500. And when free time is on the agenda, cool off with a dip in our indoor pool or stop in for a tasty meal at Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill and Bar.

Function Room McGavock Ballroom Enclosed Atrium Pre-Function Area Bellevue Donelson A & B Brentwood Pennington

Room Dimensions 90' x 45' 60' x 90' 20' x 42' 24' x 39' 48' x 43' 24' x 43' 23' x 44'

Sq. Ft. 4,170 5,000 840 1,073 2,368 1,184 1,033

Height 10' — — 9' 9' 9' 9'

Theatre Capacity 450 — — 100 160 110 110

Classroom Capacity 204 — — 51 84 63 51

Banquet Capacity 290 370 — 70 130 70 70

Business Center opened August 2006.

TOTAL ACCESS What if there was a ticket that would allow you to write your stay your own way?

Music City’s Total Access Attraction Pass does just that.

Create a customized itinerary that matches your interests and lets you march to the beat of your own drummer.

For just $45, the pass allows guests to visit four of the city’s most popular attractions and includes free admission to The Parthenon plus a discount off a $50 purchase at the One Nashville Place Visitor Center. It’s a great opportunity to come for a meeting, bring your family and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime vacation designed especially for you.

• The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson • Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum • Nashville Shores • Nashville Zoo at Grassmere • Ryman Auditorium • Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum Total Access … total freedom … and all at a great savings.

For more information, call (800) 657-6910, or go online to www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/TotalAccess.

The 14 participating attractions cover the range of history, art, family fun and … of course … music. To put together your own unique Music City memory, simply select four of the following: • Adventure Science Center • Belle Meade Plantation • Belmont Mansion • Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art • Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum • The Delta Riverboat Company • Frist Center for the Visual Arts • General Jackson Showboat

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Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce St. • Nashville, TN 37203-3725 (615) 255-8400 • Reservations: (800) 327-6618 • Sales: (615) 525-4149 • Fax: (615) 493-4054 www.renaissancenashville.com

Facilities & Destinations magazine has recognized the Renaissance Nashville Hotel as one of the country’s best convention hotels with its prestigious Hotels on the Elite List award, which is given to the finest meeting and conference facilities in the United States. The hotel’s superlative facilities have also helped it earn Successful Meetings magazine’s Pinnacle Award and Convention South magazine’s Readers’ Choice award.

The hotel offers 673 elegant guest rooms, 24 beautiful suites, 54 private-access club-floor rooms and 31,000 square feet of function space. The 18,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom is ideal for large sessions and banquets. The hotel is physically connected to the Nashville Convention Center, which is adjacent to the 20,000-seat Sommet Center. The hotel and connected convention center offer 45 meeting rooms with over 205,000 square feet of meeting and

Function Room First Floor Grand Ballroom East Ballroom Center Ballroom West Ballroom Second Floor Music City Ballroom Fisk Room Fisk One Fisk Two Third Floor Belmont Room Belmont Three Belmont Three/Two Belmont Two

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exhibit space. The hotel features a full-service restaurant, a highentertainment restaurant/lounge, lobby great room/lounge, Starbucks®, indoor pool, health club and 24-hour room service.

You can walk to the excitement of downtown’s famous entertainment and dining district, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Ryman Auditorium, the Titans’ (NFL) home stadium, Frist Center for the Visual Arts and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is “Your Stage to Orchestrate a Successful Event.”

®

Number of Rooms: 673 Number of Suites: 24

Sq. Ft.

Height

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

Banquet Capacity

177' x 101' 59' x 101' 60' x 101' 58' x 101'

17,877 5,959 6,060 5,858

18.5' 18.5' 18.5' 18.5'

2,100 650 700 580

1,150 380 410 340

1,500 450 480 410

46' x 66' 64' x 36' 30' x 36' 34' x 36'

3,020 2,304 1,080 1,224

11' 9' 9' 9'

325 250 135 160

175 100 55 80

250 180 80 100

68' x 37' 24' x 39' 47' x 37' 23' x 37'

2,564 936 1,787 851

8'5" 8'5" 8'5" 8'5"

290 105 200 95

165 63 114 51

180 70 130 60

Room Dimensions

HOTELS

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 2

There are an additional 25 separate function rooms and 175,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space attached to the hotel in the Nashville Convention Center.

LOBBY LEVEL

Function Room Belmont Two/One Belmont One Ryman Room Ryman One Ryman Two Fourth Floor Country Rhythm & Blues Rock & Roll Gospel Bluegrass Jazz Classical

Room Dimensions 44' x 37' 21' x 37' 53' x 28' 27' x 28' 26' x 28'

18' x 24' 24' x 24' 24' x 24' 24' x 24' 24' x 24' 24' x 24' 24' x 24'

Sq. Ft. 1,628 777 1,484 756 728 432 560 560 560 560 560 560

Height 8'5" 8'5" 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9'

Theatre Capacity 185 90 180 85 85 50 64 64 64 64 64 64

Classroom Capacity 102 51 99 42 42

Banquet Capacity 120 60 140 60 60

24 38 38 38 38 38 38

30 50 50 50 50 50 50

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Sheraton Music City Hotel 777 McGavock Pike at Century City • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 885-2200 • (800) 325-3535 • Fax: (615) 231-1133 www.sheratonmusiccity.com

The Sheraton Music City hotel blends the charm of an elegant Southern plantation with the technology and amenities of a modern hotel. Situated on 23 lush acres, offering 410 elegantly appointed guest rooms and over 32,000 square feet of meeting space, the Sheraton Music City is the second largest freestanding convention hotel in the Nashville area. Perfect for meetings of 10 to 1,600, the Sheraton Music City offers 23 separate breakout rooms centrally located on one floor, a lush outdoor courtyard perfect for receptions and lunches and the stunning 11,200square-foot Plantation Ballroom.

This property combines a tradition of service excellence with a state-of-the-art facility to create a guest experience that is unmatched in Nashville. The hotel’s commitment to a positive guest experience is underscored by the achievement of 10 Meetings & Conventions magazine’s Gold Key awards and customer satisfaction scores that lead the industry.

Sheraton Music City offers a wide variety of amenities beginning with oversized guest rooms, each with a private balcony or patio. Enjoy a cocktail in the Veranda Lounge or sample the many culinary delights at the popular Old Hickory Grill. Business and concierge services are available, as well as Link @ Sheraton, a

Function Room Plantation Lobby Plantation Ballroom** Hermitage Ballroom* Hermitage A Hermitage B Hermitage C Hermitage D

Room Dimensions 52' x 98' 60' x 115' 60' x 115' 33' x 36' 27' x 36' 44' x 60' 35' x 60'

*Rooms are divisible. **Combined Hermitage and Tulip Grove ballrooms.

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totally new way for guests to stay connected with friends, family and work while away from home. Don’t forget the hotel’s complimentary fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, free parking and complimentary airport shuttle service.

Regardless of your reason for visiting Nashville, the Sheraton Music City and its friendly staff will oversee every detail, ensuring that your stay is both productive and enjoyable. Located within minutes of downtown Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and Nashville International Airport, Sheraton Music City is the perfect destination for meetings and events of all types.

Number of Rooms: 410 • Number of Suites: 56

Sq. Ft. 4,896 11,160 6,900 1,188 972 2,640 2,100

Height 12' 16' 16' 16' 16' 16' 16'

Theatre Capacity — 1,600 675 90 70 275 250

Classroom Capacity — 625 375 55 45 150 125

Banquet Capacity 300 910 500 60 50 200 150

HOTELS

Function Room Tulip Grove Ballroom* Tulip Grove E Tulip Grove F Two Rivers Kingsley Edgewood Belmont Belmont Ante Cheekwood Cheekwood Ante Oaklands Evergreen Belle Meade McGavock’s Ballroom* McGavock’s A McGavock’s B McGavock’s C General Hood Room General Thomas Room

Room Dimensions 60' x 71' 35' x 60' 35' x 60' 35' x 40' 20' x 31' 20' x 31' 23' x 34' 20' x 23' 23' x 34' 20' x 23' 23' x 35' 23' x 35' 50' x 60' 58' x 80' 25' x 47' 43' x 47' 19' x 30' 21' x 27' 21' x 27'

Sq. Ft. 4,260 2,100 2,100 1,400 620 620 782 460 782 460 805 805 3,000 4,618 1,178 2,024 568 567 567

Height 12' 12' 12' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 11'6" 11'6" 11'6" 11'6" 9' 9'

Theatre Classroom Banquet Capacity Capacity Capacity 500 250 300 250 125 150 250 120 150 150 80 90 70 32 40 70 32 40 95 48 50 — — 10 Permanent boardroom for 20 — — 10 90 40 50 90 40 50 175 90 160 440 240 300 80 50 60 200 100 120 60 32 30 60 28 30 60 28 30

*Rooms are divisible.

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Sheraton Nashville Downtown 623 Union St. • Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 259-2000 • (800) 447-9825 • Fax: (615) 742-6057 • www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown

Function Room Capitol Ballroom* Ballroom 1 or 4 Ballroom 2 & 3 Ballroom 1 & 2 Ballroom 3 & 4 Ballroom 1, 2 & 3 Ballroom 2, 3 & 4 Davidson Room* Davidson Room A or B Boardroom Suite 3 Suite 4, 5 or 6* Suite 4, 5, 6, 7, A or B Suite 7 Suite 11 Pinnacle Ballroom Legislative Terrace *Rooms are divisible.

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Room Dimensions 89' x 120' 89' x 40' 89' x 40' 89' x 60' 89' x 60' 89' x 80' 89' x 80' 69' x 30' 34.5' x 30' 12' x 22' 24' x 24' 55' x 26.5' 27.5' x 26.5' 55' x 26.5' 28' x 20' — —

Sq. Ft. 10,680 3,560 3,560 5,340 5,340 7,120 7,120 2,070 1,035 264 576 1,558 729 1,558 560 2,815 1,732

Height 22' 22' 22' 22' 22' 22' 22' 9' 9' 7'6" 10' 7'6" 7'6" 7'6" 10' 9' —

Theatre Capacity 1,000 275 275 500 500 775 775 200 90 — 40 150 80 100 — 40 —

Classroom Capacity 600 170 170 250 250 375 375 100 40 12 ppl conf.

20 75 35 50 10 ppl conf.

20 ppl conf.

—

Banquet Capacity 800 220 220 360 360 500 500 140 70 — 40 110 60 100 — 140 130

HOTELS

The Sheraton Nashville Downtown is centrally located in the heart of downtown, across the street from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, two blocks from the Nashville Convention Center and three blocks from the Sommet Center. The hotel is also within walking distance to LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans, and the city’s business, entertainment and dining district.

The hotel overlooks the Tennessee State Capitol and the Legislative Plaza.

Rated among the finest accommodations in the city, each of our 476 elegantly appointed rooms, including nine executive suites, provides a panoramic view of the Nashville skyline and scenic countryside beyond. As an added convenience, our entire hotel is non-smoking, while specified concierge floors offer you evening turndown service, daily newspapers, breakfast and hors d’oeuvres.

Four magnificent two-bedroom suites with separate living and dining sections are also available. Wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all guest rooms.

Exciting changes were completed in early 2007. Newly renovated Speakers Bistro is downtown Nashville’s home of pure fun, high energy and fantastic food. Serving New Southern cuisine, it’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sessions Lounge offers a Starbucks™ kiosk in the morning and a full complement of beverages in the evening. Live entertainment is featured Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

For your relaxation and recreation, our newly renovated health club features state-of-the-art exercise equipment as well as an indoor swimming pool and sauna.

Choose from 25,000 square feet of meeting space, including Nashville’s only rooftop revolving ballroom, offering a variety of room sizes and configurations to suit your specialized needs for meetings from 12 to 1,000.

Number of Rooms: 476 Number of Suites: 9

H O T E L 623 Union St. • Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 259-2000 • (800) 447-9825 Fax: (615) 742-6057 www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown

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Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel 1001 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 726-1001 Fax: (615) 248-3554 • www.unionstationhotelnashville.com

Rediscover the Union Station Hotel, a majestic 1900 train station recently restored to its original elegance and grandeur, this national historic landmark will transport you to a world of first-class service and luxury. Marvel at the 65-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling and rare bas-relief sculptures adorning the lobby.

Enjoy timeless accommodations in one of the 125 spacious guest rooms and suites. Each have been dramatically renovated and are exquisitely decorated with unique architectural personality.

Twelve thousand square feet of versatile meeting and event space accommodating up to 500 guests, ideal for grand celebrations or intimate affairs. Located in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Frist Center and mere blocks to the Nashville Convention Center, Sommet Center, Ryman Auditorium and Vanderbilt University.

Function Room Grand Lobby McKinley Majors Louisville/Nashville Montfort/Lewis Mercury Coach

Room Dimensions 103' x 54' 42' x 52' 44' x 39' 48' x 53' 48' x 18' 40' x 17' 15' x 17'

STREETS OF GOLD …

Nashville’s Walk of Fame Celebrates Hit Makers In late 2006, the city debuted the Music City Walk of Fame presented by Gibson Guitar to honor the men and women who write, perform, promote and produce the “Nashville Sound” heard on radios and MP3 players around the world.

Located along the Music Mile, which connects downtown to Music Row, this local landmark is a tribute to those with ties to Nashville who have made a significant contribution to the world of music. The inductees, who are commemorated with a permanent platinum and granite, star and guitar sidewalk marker, are announced twice a year at ceremonies held in April and November.

The inaugural classes include such luminaries as performers Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Roy Orbison, Ronnie Milsap, John Hiatt, Wynonna Judd, Michael W. Smith, The Crickets and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. These first two classes represent country, rock, Christian, gospel and pop genres and underscore the true diversity of Nashville’s music scene.

In addition to the artists, the Walk of Fame also honors those that keep the music industry humming along … names that might not be instantly recognizable to the average radio audience but are legendary among industry insiders.

“Bye Bye Love,”“Rocky Top,”“Wake Up Little Susie” … even if you can’t place their names, you certainly know the music of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. The husband/wife team is generally recognized as the first to move to Nashville and

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Sq. Ft. 5,340 2,347 1,718 2,550 875 925 256

Height 65' 18' 18' 11' 11' 10' 10'

Theater Capacity 300 80 120 100 40 30 —

Classroom Capacity — 48 70 60 28 20 —

Banquet Capacity 200 80 80 120 50 30 —

make their living solely as songwriters. On the business front, Frances W. Preston helped open the new Southern regional office of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) in 1958. By 1986, she had risen to president and CEO of the organization that licenses performance rights. When Preston retired in 2004, she oversaw $673 million in revenue and royalty distributions to more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.

Rounding out the first dozen honorees is maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, who led the Nashville Symphony to international renown in his 22-year tenure as conductor and musical director. Sadly, Schermerhorn passed away in 2005, shortly before the curtain rose on the magnificent new downtown concert hall that bears his name.

The Music City Walk of Fame is an official project of Music City, Inc., the 501 (c)(3) foundation of the Nashville CVB. The project is produced with the support of Gibson Guitar, cable television music station Great American Country, the city of Nashville and Metro Parks.

Name

Alexis Inn & Suites 600 Ermac Dr. (37214) 889-4466

AmeriSuites Airport

Rooms (Suites) 109 (30)

Function Room

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Board Room

300

8’

25

15

83

Meeting Room

900

8’

80

45

50

87 (8)

Meeting Room Executive Board Room

9’ 9’

60

30

30 10

721 Royal Pkwy. (37214) 493-5200

Baymont Inn & Suites Brentwood 111 Penn Warren Dr. (37027) 376-4666

Best Western Suites Music Valley

100

Conference Room

24’x30’

690

8’

35

35

24

135

Terrace Room Board Room

27’x22’ 18’x12’

595 216

10’ 10’

50

36 10-12

50

110 (47)

Two Rivers Conference Room Belmont Belle Meade

15’x25’ 34’x31’ 34’x31’

375 1,054 1,054

8’ 8’ 8’

75 75

10 conf. only 50 50

50 50

118 (5)

The Talbot The Fletcher

24’x48’ 12’x24’

1,200 288

9’ 9’

40 20

40 20

40 20

(93)

Meeting Room

54’x23’

1,062

8’

100

55

55

94 (31)

Meeting Room

20’x12.5’

250

9’

25

16

98 (30)

Small Meeting Room Banquet Room Board Room

20’x20’ 18’x75’ 20’x46’

400 2,400 500

8’ 8’ 8’

300

145 (11)

Meeting Room A & B Meeting Room A or B

44’x25’ 22’x25’

1,100 550

9’ 9’

70 40

54 27

70 36

145 (12)

Meeting Room A Meeting Room B

20’x40’ 20’x40’

900 900

10’ 10’

40 40

30 30

30 30

192 (11)

Exchange Ballroom* Exchange A or B Cashier Teller Boardroom B or C Vault

60’x26’ 30’x26’ 28’x25’ 22’x23’ 13’x26’ 20’x20’

1,570 785 700 500 338 400

9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 12’ 12’

160 90 60 40

100 50 32 26 10-seat boardroom 50 reception

100 50 30 40

Meeting A

25’x30’

550

9’

25

25

25

223 (7)

Banquet Room A Banquet Room B

24’x42’ 19’x28’

1,000 500

9’ 9’

75 35

45 18

60 32

180

Cumberland Room* Cumberland North or South VIP Sky Suite Skyview

60’x64’ 30’x64’ 24’x24’ 14’x30’ 36’x42’

4,000 2,000 576 420 3,367

9’ 9’ 9’

300 150 40

200 100 25

225 120 25 40 150

201 Music City Cir. (37214) 902-9940

Club House Inn Nashville Airport 2435 Atrium Way (37214) 883-0500

Comfort Inn & Suites Brentwood 5566 Franklin Pike Cir. (37027) 221-5001

Comfort Inn Music City (Brick Church) 2407 Brick Church Pk. (37207) 226-3300

Comfort Suites Airport

HOTELS & CONVENTION FACILITIES CHART

Hotels & Convention Facilities

2521 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) 391-3919

Country Inn & Suites Airport 590 Donelson Pk. (37214) 874-8040

Country Inn & Suites Hickory Hollow 1001 Bell Rd. (37013) 731-8540

Courtyard by Marriott – Airport 2508 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) 883-9500

Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood 103 East Park Dr. (37027) 371-9200

Courtyard by Marriott – Downtown 170 Fourth Ave. N. (37219) 256-0900

Courtyard by Marriott – Music Valley 125 Music City Cir. (37214) 882-9133

Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt/West End

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25 200 10

25 200

1901 West End Ave. (37203) 327-9900

Days Inn Stadium 211 North First St. (37213) 254-1551

* Rooms are divisible

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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Name

Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport

(138)

2424 Atrium Way (37214) 889-8889

Doubletree Hotel 315 Fourth Ave. N. (37219) 244-8200

Classroom Capacity

Banquet Capacity

25’x44’ 25’x22’ 23’x21’ 29’x21’ 16’x18’ 11’x17’

1,100 550 485 609 288 187

9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’

80 30 30 30

65 25 20 20 20-seat conf. suite 10-seat conf. suite

70 30 30 30

70’x100’ 52’x70’ 48’x70’ 40’x27’ 46’x70’ 46’x36’ 44’x70’ 33’x70’ 23’x50’

7,000 3,500 3,290 1,080 1,400 1,656 2,998 2,310 1,150

14’ 14’ 14’ 8’ 14’ 10’ 14’ 14’ 8’

900 425 425 80 160 180 420 220 80

375 200 175 40 80 90 190 100 40

550 275 225 80 80 120 240 160 60

60 20 20

28

30 15 15 15

42’x27’ 24’x15’ 24’x15’ 24’x15’

1,134 360 360 360

Total Commodore* Commodore A or B Music Row Boardroom Total Titan* Titan A or B

42’x35’ 21’x35’ 13’x21’ 26’x36’ 13’x36’

1,470 735 273 936 468

10’6” 10’6” 9’ 9’ 9’

150 60

85 35

120 50

60 30

30 15

50 24

Southern Grand Ballroom* Carolinas Ballroom* Embassy Boardroom

41’x96’ 33’x54’ 17’x29’

3,888 1,756 478

11’ 11’ 11’

500 224

385 180

Georgia Boardroom Alabama Boardroom Arkansas Boardroom Pre-Assembly Room 7 Governor Suites Atrium Terrace

17’x29’ 18’x24’ 18’x24’

478 444 444 1,767 490 900

11’ 11’ 11’

60 52 52

270 120 Permanent boardroom 27 24 24

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See ad on page 57.

Theatre Capacity

Large #111 Small #218 Small #318 Small #418

1811 Broadway (37203) 320-8899 See ad on page 58.

10 Century Blvd. (37214) 871-0033

Ceiling Height

155

(208)

Embassy Suites Hotel® Nashville/Airport

Square Footage

Cumberland Ballroom* Cumberland North Cumberland South Jackson Salons A & B* Tennessee Ballroom* Salons C & D* Salon E Brentwood/Franklin*

555 Donelson Pk. (37214) 902-0400

Embassy Suites Hotel® Nashville at Vanderbilt

Tennessee A & B Tennessee A or B Chattanooga Knoxville Memphis Nashville

Room Dimensions

337 (12)

See ad on page 57.

Drury Inn & Suites Airport

Function Room

13’x38’ 20’x45’

SONGS FOR ALL SEASONS Plenty of live music and great entertainment is pretty much a given in Nashville, 365 days a year. But we don’t stop there. The menu of year-round offerings is enhanced by a host of special events. We’ve listed some highlights, but the list is a long one, so you’ll need to go online to www.visitmusiccity.com to see them all.

AWESOME APRIL “Awesome” is the only way to describe a month packed with this many terrific events. The GMA Dove Awards show, the CMT Music Awards, Tin Pan South Songwriters’ Festival, the Nashville Film Festival and the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon all come to town in April.

MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH: LET FREEDOM SING Talk about a birthday party! This all-day celebration at Riverfront Park is filled with great food and live music. As darkness descends, headline acts take the stage and the evening culminates with one of the nation’s most spectacular fireworks displays, set to patriotic favorites performed live by the nationally renowned Nashville Symphony.

MUSIC CITY J.A.M. As the summer draws to a close, things continue to heat up in Nashville. Each Labor Day weekend, the floating stage at Riverfront Park hosts a lineup of the nation’s hottest blues, jazz, soul and gospel artists as guests enjoy a weekend of outdoor concerts, food and fun.

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HOLIDAY HARMONY Music City ushers the year out with cultural events, concerts, theatrical performances and historic celebrations. The season’s beauty, joy and magic are accented by lavish decorations as the city wraps itself in holiday finery. From gift and craft fairs to spectacular ice sculptures, there’s no place like Nashville for the holidays.

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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Rooms (Suites) 2,884 (200+)

2800 Opryland Drive (37214) 458-2824

See ads on pages 28 and 59.

Total Exhibit Space: 288,972 square feet

GuestHouse International Inn & Suites – Music Valley 2420 Music Valley Dr. (37214) 885-4030

185 (13)

Function Room Magnolia Mezzanine Hermitage A & B* Section A or B Hermitage C & D* Hermitage E Magnolia Ballroom Cheekwood Section A or C Section B Cheekwood D & E Cheekwood F Cheekwood G & H Magnolia Boardroom A Magnolia Boardroom B Belmont A Belmont B Belmont C Belle Meade A & B Belle Meade C & D Presidential Mezzanine Presidential Boardroom A Presidential Boardroom B Jackson* Lincoln A Lincoln B Lincoln C-E* Section C, D or E Washington A Washington B Delta Mezzanine Canal A-D* Section A Section B Section C Section D Canal E Bayou A & B* Bayou C & D* Bayou E Delta Island Rooms Delta Island A-C* Delta Island D Delta Island E Delta Island F Charleston Boardroom Tennessee Ballroom* Tennessee A & B Section A or B Tennessee C Tennessee D & E* Presidential Ballroom* Presidential South Presidential North Presidential A & B* Presidential C & E* Presidential D* Presidential E Presidential Chamber A Presidential Chamber B Governor’s Ballroom* Governor’s South Governor’s North Governor’s A & E* Governor’s B Governor’s C & D Governor’s Chamber Section A Section B or C Section D Section E Delta Ballroom* Delta A Delta B* Delta B,C or D Ryman Ballroom Ryman A Ryman B Ryman C Ryman D Ryman E Ryman F Ryman Chamber* Chamber A, B or C Ryman Exhibit Hall* Ryman A Ryman B* Ryman C Valley Ballroom* Valley North* Valley South

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

220 104 463 80 250 236 50 80 24 60 120 60 40 40 40 50 50

126 72 243 60 162 156 42 48 15 42 90 16-seat boardroom 42 27 27 27 27 26

Banquet Capacity

57’x43’ 28’x43’ 60’x79’ 25’x40’ 58’x58’ 57’2”x42’ 17’7”x42’ 21’7”x47’2” 19’2”x20’9” 20’3”x40’10” 38’4”x40’9” 18’11”x32’4” 18’8”x40’9” 19’x32’10” 19’x31’ 19’x30’ 40’x20’10” 39’x20’

2,476 1,227 4,729 1,000 3,364 2,475 736 981 396 825 1,549 589 759 623 589 573 806 756

14’ 14’ 13’10” 13’11” 16’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 10’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 9’5” 9’5” 9’5” 10’ 10’

40’x37’ 17’8”x38’5” 36’4”x44’8” 33’x46’ 20’x30’ 34’x86’ 28’8”x33’8” 15’x20’ 45’x83’

1,365 653 1,622 1,533 588 2,906 963 298 3,665

10’ 10’ 10’5” 10’4” 10’5” 10’4” 10’4” 9’ 11’

60 154 150 45 296 96 24 306

28-seat boardroom 36 75 74 24 168 60 12 195

40 120 120 40 180 60 10 270

45’x130’ 41’x45’ 31’x45’ 30’x45’ 28’x45’ 31’x66’ 58’x59’ 59’x65’ 41’x65’

5,990 1,945 1,368 1,389 1,245 2,011 3,592 3,612 2,619

11’ 11’ 11’ 11’4” 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’

550 210 140 180 140 200 376 364 270

300 126 84 96 63 126 200 200 165

480 160 120 80 80 160 300 300 210

1,902 12’6” 602 12’6” 1,220 11’ 951 12’5” 758 17’ 18,105 21’ 5,766 21’ 2,892 21’ 6,534 21’ 5,746 21’ 29,120 23’ 15,260 22’ 13,680 22’ 9,380 23’ 10,360 23’ 9,465 23’ 5,180 23’ 1,826 10’ 2,121 10’ 18,277 18’ 9,603 18’ 8,514 18’ 6,052 18’ 6,056 18’ 6,039 18’ 3,937 11’ 11’ 672 10’5” 734 889 11’ 864 11’ 55,314 24’ 25,556 24’ 25,338 24’ 8,603 24’ 6,033 13’ 1,204 13’ 13’ 598 13’ 1,224 13’ 1,194 13’ 593 13’ 1,214 8’ 1,685 8’ 560 263,772 25,000 12’3”x13’8” 16’ 113,026 19’ 150,746

160 56 120 100

87 24 63 42 24-seat boardroom 900 342 153 336 342 1,887 816 816 552 528 576 297 102 99 1,008 468 468 384 384 384 246 36 36 48 48 3,384 1,512 1,512 480 288 54 24 54 54 24 54 84 24

160 40 80 80

28’x69’ 24’8”x24’5” 28’2”x43’6” 21’2”x44’11” 30’x30’ 117’x160’ 49’x115’4” 49’x57’11” 62’x119’ 48’8”x116’6” 141’x208’ 109’x140’ 99’x140’ 67’x141’ 73’x141’ 67’x141’ 73’x70’ 41’x48’ 51’x50’ 99’x185’ 97’x99’ 86’x99’ 61’x99’ 61’x99’ 61’x99’ 30’x133’ 23’x29’ 25’x30’ 30’x30’ 29’x30’ 208’x267’ 124’x207’ 123’x206’ 69’x123’ 99’7”x60’7” 30’5”x39’7” 30’5”x19’8” 30’5”x40’3” 30’2”x39’7” 30’2”x19’8” 30’2”x40’3” 30’x59’ 19’x29’ 140’x180’ 600’x180’-210’ 477’x305’-340’ 64’x43’ 27’x43’ 27’x34’

2,509 1,187 902

8’ 8’ 8’

1,950 610 280 650 636 3,696 1,760 1,650 1,036 1,120 1,110 540 150 170 1,800 1,052 1,052 702 702 702 420 66 70 80 80 7,020 3,102 2,102 870 588 110 42 110 110 42 110 150 45

175 100 60

130 75 40

HOTELS & CONVENTION FACILITIES CHART

Name

200 100 350 60 250 170 40 50 20 50 120 50 50 50 50 50 50

1,350 440 200 540 400 2,160 960 960 600 490 600 300 140 150 1,530 560 560 400 400 400 300 50 50 60 60 3,910 1,700 1,700 508 390 60 20 60 60 20 60 100 30

200 80 50

* Rooms are divisible

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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Hachland Hill Vineyard & Spring Creek Inn

Rooms (Suites)

Function Room

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

17 (5)

Tobacco Barn Vineyard Boardroom Garden Room

30’x50’ 30’x36’ 24’x36’

1,500 940 864

30’ 10’ 8’

100 80 100

60 60 60

60 75 60

112

Old Hickory Meeting Room

22’x23’

506

10’

35

21

20

119

Board Room

23’x21’

483

9’

20

20

0

171

Suite 116 Meeting Room

30’x20’ 18’x10’

600 180

8’ 8’

10

8-seat boardroom 10

10

115 (39)

Ballroom Interlude Ensemble Opus Boardroom

52’x48’ 26’x24’ 26’x24’ 19’x30’

1,248 624 624 570

12’ 12’ 12’ 12’

120 60 60 12

90 40 40 0

90 45 45 0

71 (26)

Belle Meade Room Iroquois Room Cheekwood Boardroom

16’x49’ 22’x24’ 19’x20’

784 528 380

19’ 9’ 9’

100 40

70 24 10-seat boardroom

72 32

119 (4)

Grand Ballroom Veranda State Room Governor’s Salon Performing Arts Suite

36’x68’ 14’x99’ 17’x21’ 16’x24’ 17’x48’

2,484 1,386 361 394 906

17’ 22’ 12’ 8’ 8’

280 160 20 20 70

150

35

230 100 30 30 50

110

Cordell Hull Meeting Room Old Hickory Meeting Room Cordell Hull & Old Hickory (combined)

24’x26’ 24’x26’ 47’x27’

624 624 1,269

9’ 9’ 9’

50 50 90

32 32 65

40 40 80

330

Volunteer Ballroom* A* B C Armstrong 1 or 2 Boone/Crockett Robertson/Donelson Jubilee Boardroom Ryman Rooms 1-2-3 McKissack Rooms 1-2-3 McKissack Terrace

108’x69’ 39’x69’ 39’x69’ 39’x69’ 35’x35’ 35’x64’ 25’x23’ 27’x19’ 21’x35’ 28’x90’ 27’x19’

7,452 2,691 2,691 2,691 1,225 2,240 550 513 735 2,520 513

14’ 14’ 14’ 14’ 14’ 14’ 8’ 8’ 9’

800 250 250 250 120 224 40

540 150 150 150 70 192 36 15-seat boardroom 48 48

600 210 210 210 90 210 40

Ballroom Mulberry Laurel Willow Dogwood Boardroom Conference Suites

48’x24’ 25’x24’ 23’x24’ 23’x24’ 18.5’x20’ 21’x31’

1,152 600 552 552 370 273

9.5’ 9.5’ 9.5’ 9.5’ 9.5’ 9.5’

90 45 45 45

64 32 32 32 conference seating for 12

80 40 40 40

5296 Rawlings Rd., Joelton (37080) Mail: P.O. Box 50770, Nashville (37205) 876-1500

Hampton Inn Brentwood 5630 Franklin Pike Cir. (37027) 373-2212

Hampton Inn Briley Parkway

Banquet Capacity

2350 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) 871-0222

Hampton Inn Vanderbilt 1919 West End Ave. (37203) 329-1144

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown 301 Fourth Ave. S. (37201) 277-5500

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills 2324 Crestmoor Road (37215) 777-0001

Hermitage Hotel Nashville 231 Sixth Ave. N. (37219) 244-3121

See ad on page 58.

Hilton Garden Inn Airport 412 Royal Pkwy. (37214) 277-1102

Hilton Nashville Downtown 121 Fourth Ave. S. (37201) 620-1000

See ad on page 60.

Hilton Suites Brentwood

(197)

9000 Overlook Blvd.

Brentwood (37027) 370-0111

Holiday Inn Express Airport/ Opryland Area

714 Spence Lane (37217) 366-6691

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Goodlettsville

60 60

206

Davidson Donelson Jackson Boardroom

40’x26’ 27’x21’ 27’x21’ 13’x9’

1,040 567 567 247

24’ 7’5” 7’5” 8’

80 40 40

49 24 24 8-seat boardroom

56 24 24

87 (28)

Boardroom

45’x25’

1,100

8’

50

50

0

122 (17)

Iris Volunteer

12’x24’ 24’x72’

288 1,248

8’ 8’

100

12-seat boardroom 75

88

287 (14)

Entertainment District Amphitheater Arts District Business District Overflow Room

52’x70’ 69’x44’ 27’x37’ 27’x15’ 38’x50’

3,600 2,000 1,000 400 1,700

10’ 9’ 8’ 8’ 8’

1111 Airport Center Dr. (37214) 883-1366

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

80 80

120 Cartwright St. (37072) 851-1891

Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Downtown 920 Broadway (37203) 244-0150

See ad on page 61.

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200 91 45 15-seat boardroom

250 45 75

Holiday Inn Nashville – Brentwood 760 Old Hickory Blvd. (37027) 373-2600

Rooms (Suites) 246 (3)

See ad on page 61.

Holiday Inn Select – Opryland/Airport

383 (3)

2200 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) 883-9770

See ad on page 64.

Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt

French Quarter Ballroom* Bourbon Street, Iberville & Bienville Rooms (each) Esplanade* Esplanade A or B St. Charles Boardroom Jazzy City Suite

Nashborough Ballroom* Three Individual Sections Atrium/Terrace Cumberland or Hickory Mississippi or Harpeth Ocoee Tennessee Executive Boardroom

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

75’x35’ 24’x35’

2,625 840

50’x20’ 25’x20’ 18’x12’

Banquet Capacity

11’ 11’

300 75

150 50

240 80

1,000 500 215 600

10’ 10’ 10’

100 40

60 30

100 40

30

20

30

78’x54’ 26’x54’

4,200 1,400

12’ 12’

500 150

250 85

25’x18’ 25’x18’ 25’x18’ 38’x18’ 12’x18’

450 450 450 684 216

7’6” 7’6” 7’6” 7’6” 7’6”

40 40 40 75

24 24 24 24 10-seat boardroom

350 100 100 100 30 30 60 10

Centennial Ballroom (Combined) Centennial A, B or C Parthenon Room Bartlett or Chancellor’s Boardroom Belmont Room

38’x61’

2,400

9’

250

135

150

38’x21’ 37’x26’ 26’x12’

798 962 312

9’ 7’ 7’

80 70

45 40 12

45 40 12

36’x18’

648

7’

70

30

35

72 (41)

Hendrick Room

53’x28’

1,480

16’

175

70

100

115 (15)

Boardroom Salon A Salon BC Salon B Salon C Salon D

82 138 80 56 42

14 52 86 50 34 26

62 104 60 42 30

139 (8)

Boardroom Salon AB Salon A Salon B Salon C Salon D

78 40 40 62 40

16 48 24 24 38 24

60 30 30 46 30

200

Grand Ballroom A, B, C, D Brentwood & Franklin Lincoya Madison

500 100 60 50

300 70 40 40

300

2613 West End Ave. (37203) 327-4707 (4)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Function Room

Opening Oct. 1, 2007 706 Church Street (37203) 742-5550

Hotel Indigo Downtown Opening Feb. 2008 301 Union St. (37201) 866-4954

Hotel Indigo West End Opening Nov. 1, 2007 1719 West End Ave. (37203) 866-4954

Hotel Preston 733 Envious Ln. (37217) 361-5900

See ad on page 64.

Hyatt Place Opryland

(125)

Cumberland

369 749 1254 744 510 378

33’x14.4’ 42’x17’ 21’x8’ 21’x8’ 33’x17’ 23’x14’

473 716 358 358 567 356

8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’

88’x50’ 22’x50’ 25’x33’ 34’x31’ 14’x22’

4,400 1,100 575 1,050 308

10’8” 10’8” 10’ 10’ 10’

345

9’

15’x23’

20

15

40

30

HOTELS & CONVENTION FACILITIES CHART

Name

350 100 40 80

220 Rudy’s Cr. (37214) 872-0422

LaQuinta Inn – Briley Parkway

136

Meeting Room

24’x45’

1,100

8’

140

Executive Center

40’x25’

1,000

9’

10

2345 Atrium Way (37214) 885-3000

LaQuinta Inn – Nashville Airport

20-seat boardroom

1531 Donelson Pk. (37214) 885-3100

* Rooms are divisible

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 2100 West End Ave. (37203) 320-1700 (800) 336-3335

Rooms (Suites) 340 (13)

See ad on page 62.

LP Field

Function Room

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Symphony Ballroom* Symphony I Symphony II Symphony III Lyric Room Kissam* Sarratt* Neely Carmichael* McTyeire* Branscomb Rand Calhoun* Kirkland* Bernard Boardroom Gold Room Platinum Room

67’x126’ 67’x42’ 67’x42’ 67’x42’ 24’x27’ 18’x19’ 24’x24’ 24’x31’ 20’x27’ 27’x35’ 16’x20’ 20’x20’ 17’x27’ 20’x27’ 19’x22’ 21’x26’ 25’x28’

8,442 2,814 2,814 2,814 648 342 576 837 540 988 320 400 459 540 407 546 700

Club Lounges

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

18’ 18’ 18’ 18’ 9’ 9’6” 10’6” 10’6” 10’6” 10’6” 9’6” 10’6” 10’6” 10’6” 9’6” 9’ 10’

1,125 375 375 375

540 180 180 180

32 50 80 50 110 24 30 50 60

20 30 60 32 70 16 16 30 32

50 70

30 50

Banquet Capacity 700 240 240 240 50 20 40 60 40 70 20 20 30 40 10 40 50

25,000

One Titans Way (37213) 565-4300

Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University

307 (6)

2555 West End Ave. (37203) 321-1300

See ad on page 65.

Millennium Maxwell House Hotel 2025 Metro Center Blvd. (37228) 259-4343

287 (4)

See ad on page 66.

Nashville Airport Marriott 600 Marriott Dr. (37214-5010) 889-9300

See ad on page 67.

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Parthenon Ballroom I II III IV V Pre-function Acorn Ballroom A B C Crescent Room Chancellor’s Boardroom

94’x50’ 31’x26’ 31’x26’ 52’x30’ 31’x26’ 31’x26’ 128’x16’ 63’x40’ 40’x20’ 40’x20’ 40’x20’ 56’x24’ 20’x14’

4,700 800 800 1,560 800 800 1,900 2,560 800 800 800 1,000 280

12’6” 12’ 12’ 16’ 12’ 12’

522 88 88 173 88 88

225 55 55 107 55 55

300 60 60 120 60 60

13’6” 13’6” 13’6” 13’6” 12’ 12’

280 88 88 88 81 75

171 54 54 54 35

185 68 68 68 60

Grande Ballroom* Grande Ballroom 2/3* Grande Ballroom 1/3 International Forum* Forum 1/2 Embassy* Embassy 1/2 Promenade Prefunction Jackson Executive Boardroom Polk Executive Boardroom Johnson Executive Boardroom Overton Executive Boardroom Titan Boardroom Crown Boardroom

76’x98’ 76’x64’ 76’x32’ 27’x39’ 27’x39’ 27’x19’6” 27’x39’ 27’x19’6” 15’x178’

7,448 4,864 2,432 1,053 1,053 527 1,053 527 2,670

16’ 16’ 16’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’

1,000 700 300 100 100 50 100 50

18’x25’ 18’x25’

470 470

9’ 9’

30

20-seat boardroom 20

25

18’x25’

470

9’

30

20

25

18’x25’ 18’x25’ 84’x58’

470 470 5,000

9’ 8’ 16’

30 30 1,000

20 20 300

25 25 300

125’x66’ 22’x31’

8,250 675

12’ 12’

950 75

550 28

700 50

66’x31’ 66’x31’ 63’x66’ 17’x34’ 17’x34’ 17’x34’ 17’x34’ 45’x78’ 45’x39’ 70’x90’

2,040 2,040 4,090 550 550 550 550 3,500 1,750 7,500

15’ 12’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 11’ 11’ 30’

250 230 500 64 64 64 64 330 200 900

110 100 250 27 27 27 27 170 84 360

180 170 370 30 30 30 30 230 90 500

Nashville Ballroom* Salons A, B, C, F, G & H(each) Salons D or E Salons A, B, C or F, G, H Salons D & E (combined) Memphis Knoxville Jackson Chattanooga Capitol Ballroom Capitol I or II Cumberland Ballroom

600 375 175 70 70 40 70 40 exhibit area

660 430 200 80 80 40+ 80 40+

Rooms (Suites)

Nashville Convention Center

Function Room

EXHIBITION HALL & LOBBY Level 1 Lobby Level 2 Lobby Level 3 Lobby West or East Exhibit Hall Center Exhibit Hall Center & West Hall Center & East Hall Total Exhibit Hall Room 101

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

150’x270’ 150’x270’ 300’x270’ 300’x270’ 450’x270’ 10’x20’

14,700 12,923 13,287 39,950 38,775 78,725 78,725 118,675 200

10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 27’ 27’ 27’ 27’ 27’ 10’8”

Room 102 Room 103 Room 104 Room 103-4 Room 105 Room 106 Room 105-6 Room 107 Room 108 Room 109 Room 108-9 Room 110 Room 111 Room 110-11 Room 112

29’x41’ 29’x41’ 29’x41’ 59’x41’ 29’x20’ 29’x20’ 29’x41’ 19’x41’ 29’x41’ 29’x41’ 59’x41’ 29’x20’ 29’x20’ 29’x41’ 16’x21’

1,189 1,189 1,189 2,419 580 580 1,189 779 1,189 1,189 2,419 580 580 1,189 336

10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 8’

125 125 125 250 40 40 80 76 125 125 250 40 40 80

Mezzanine Level Meeting Rooms

Room 201 Room 202 Room 203 Room 204 Room 205 Room 206 Room 204-5 Room 205-6 Room 204-6 Room 207 Room 208 Room 209 Room 210 Room 209-10 Room 211 Room 212 Room 211-12 Room 213 Room 214 Room 213-14 Room 215

32’x39’ 28’x33’ 29’x33’ 49’x65’ 59’x65’ 59’x65’ 108’x65’ 119’x65’ 168’x65’ 19’x41’ 29’x41’ 29’x41’ 29’x41’ 59’x41’ 29’x20’ 29’x20’ 29’x41’ 29’x20’ 29’x20’ 29’x41’

1,248 924 957 3,185 3,835 3,835 7,020 7,735 10,920 779 1,189 1,189 1,189 2,419 580 580 1,189 580 580 1,189 400

10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8” 10’8”

125 60 84 350 500 500 850 1,000 1,350 76 125 125 125 250 40 40 80 40 40 80 21

Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Arena Exhibition Floor Open-Air Plaza Meeting Room A-31 Meeting Room M-27 Meeting Room M-28 Meeting Room E-31

194’x168’ 250’x250’ 200’x175’ 18’x45’ 21’x34’ 17’x48’ 35’x40’

33,868 63,000 38,000 810 714 816 1,400

100’ 11’6” 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’

9,432 500 2,500 50 50 50 60

601 Commerce St. (37203) 742-2000 Total Exhibit Space: 118,675 square feet

See ad on page 32.

Exhibition Hall Level Meeting Rooms

417 Fourth Ave. N. (37201) 862-6392

See ad on page 35.

Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Nashville

3,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 9,000

Classroom Capacity

1,400 1,400 2,700 2,700 4,000 West Hall Manager’s Office 72 72 72 144 24 28 52 48 72 72 144 24 28 52 East Hall Manager’s Office 72 48 52 200 240 240 440 480 680 48 72 72 72 144 24 24 52 24 24 52 12

Banquet Capacity

160 144 120 2,000 2,000 4,000 4,000 6,000 64 64 64 128 32 32 64 40 64 64 64 32 32 64 72 56 64 200 280 280 504 608 824 40 64 64 64 128 32 32 64 32 32 64 24

30 30 30 35

1,200 2,500 1,000 40 40 40 45

4,500 200

156 (20)

Ballroom Cumberland Room

34’x70’ 22’x36’

2,800 500

12’ 9’

250 50

75 30

150 45

303 (2)

McGavock Ballroom* A, B or C D Bellevue Donelson Room* Donelson A Donelson B Brentwood Enclosed Atrium Pre-function Area Pennington

90’x45’ 22’x44’ 23’x55’ 24’x39’ 48’x43’ 21’x43’ 21’x43’ 24’x43’ 60’x90’ 20’x42’ 23’x44’

4,170 968 1,265 1,073 2,368 1,055 1,313 1,184 5,000 840 1,033

10’ 10’ 10’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’

450 100 110 100 160 100 110 110

204 48 60 51 84 51 60 63

290 70 80 70 130 70 70 70 370

9’

110

51

70

Grand Ballroom Salons A or B Salon C & D* Salon E or F Boardrooms A & B

76’x25’ 26’x25’ 21’x25’ 22’x26’ 24’x12’

1,900 650 515 572 288

9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’

220 60 40 45

100 36 24 27 14-seat boardroom

150 48 32 40

HOTELS & CONVENTION FACILITIES CHART

Name

2401 Brick Church Pk. (37204) 226-4600

Radisson Hotel at Opryland 2401 Music Valley Dr. (37214) 889-0800

See ad on page 69.

Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport 1112 Airport Center Dr. (37214) 889-9090

See ad on page 68.

180 (24)

* Rooms are divisible

All area codes are (615) unless other wise noted.

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Rooms (Suites)

Function Room

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Classroom Capacity

Banquet Capacity

(120)

Tennessee Room Nashville Room

41’x25’ 12’x19’

1,025 228

9’ 8’

75 25

50 12

55 12

120 (4)

Continental Room

40’x27’

1,080

8’

100

30

30

673 (24)

LOBBY LEVEL Grand Ballroom* East Ballroom Center Ballroom West Ballroom LEVEL 2 Music City Ballroom Fisk Room Fisk Room One Fisk Room Two LEVEL 3 Belmont Room One Belmont Room Two Belmont Room Three Ryman Room* Ryman Room One Ryman Room Two LEVEL 4 Bluegrass, Gospel, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Classical & Jazz Rooms Country

177’x101’ 59’x101’ 60’x101’ 58’x101’

17,877 5,959 6,060 5,858

18’5” 18’5” 18’5” 18’5”

2,100 650 700 580

46’x66’ 64’x36’ 30’x36’ 34’x36’

3,020 2,304 1,080 1,224

11’ 9’ 9’ 9’

325 250 135 160

175 100 55 80

250 180 80 100

21’x37’ 23’x37’ 39’x24’ 53’x28’ 27’x28’ 26’x28’

777 851 936 1,484 756 728

8’5” 8’5” 8’5” 9’ 9’ 9’

90 95 105 180 85 85

51 51 64 99 42 42

60 60 70 140 60 60

24’x24’ 18’x24’

560 432

9’ 9’

64 50

38 24

50 30

20’x18’

360

10’

30

25

30’x39.5’ 37’x39.5’ 31.5’x49.5’ 22’x31.5’ 22.5’x25’

1,185 1,461 1,559 693 562

9’ 9’ 9’ 15’ 9’

60 64 70 32 32

45 36 70 40 36

40’x59.5’ 56.5’x65.5’ 15.5’x21’ 20’x28.5’ 21’x16’ 15’x16’

2,380 1,231 325 570 336 240

10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’

153 60 20 40 20 20

60 20 35 20 20

37’x53’ 16.5’x19.5’

1,961 321 327 2,530

12’ 11’ 10’ 20’

200 20

80 20

2425 Atrium Way (37214), 883-5201

Ramada Inn at the Stadium 303 Interstate Dr. (37213), 244-6690

Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce St. (37203) 255-8400

See ad on page 70.

Residence Inn by Marriott

(168)

Tennessee Boardroom

(139)

Laskey Building Laskey A Laskey B Laskey C Clyde & Mary Hall Kreitner Fondren Hall Harambee Auditorium Fondren 21-23 Fondren 21 Fondren 22 Fondren 23 Fondren 24 Bennett Raintree Room Dogwood Room Ogburn House Susie Gray Dining Hall Wightman Chapel Skinner Chapel

1,150 380 410 340

1,500 450 480 410

2300 Elm Hill Pk. (37210), 889-8600

Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave. S. (37212) 340-7500

Sheraton Music City Hotel 777 McGavock Pk. at Century City (37214) 885-2200

See ad on page 72.

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Plantation Lobby Plantation Ballroom* (combined Hermitage & Tulip Grove Ballrooms) Hermitage Ballroom* Hermitage A Hermitage B Hermitage C Hermitage D Tulip Grove Ballroom* Tulip Grove E or F Two Rivers Kingsley & Edgewood (each) Belmont Belmont Ante Cheekwood Cheekwood Ante Oaklands & Evergreen (each) Belle Meade McGavock’s Ballroom* McGavock’s A McGavock’s B McGavock’s C Generals Hood & Thomas Rooms (each)

27.5’x92’

60 60 60 40 40

60 20 12 130

300 20

52’x98’ 60’x176’

4,896 11,160

12’ 16’

60’x115’ 33’x36’ 27’x36’ 44’x60’ 35’x60’ 60’x71’ 35’x60’ 35’x40’ 20’x31’ 23’x34’ 20’x23’ 23’x34’ 20’x23’ 23’x35’ 50’x60’ 58’x80’ 25’x47’ 43’x47’ 19’x30’

6,900 1,188 972 2,640 2,100 4,260 2,100 1,400 620 782 460 782 460 805 3,000 4,618 1,178 2,024 568

21’x27’

567

300 910

1,600

625

16’ 16’ 16’ 16’ 16’ 12’ 12’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 11’6” 11’6” 11’6” 11’6”

675 90 70 275 250 500 250 150 70 95

375 55 45 150 125 250 120 80 32 48

90 175 440 80 200 60

40 90 240 50 100 32

10 50 160 300 60 120 30

9’

60

28

30

500 60 50 200 150 300 150 90 40 50 10

20-seat boardroom

Sheraton Nashville Downtown 623 Union St. (37219) 259-2000

Rooms (Suites) 476 (9)

See ad on page 74.

Sleep Inn 3200 Dickerson Rd. (37207) 227-8686

58 (1)

Sommet Center 501 Broadway (37203) 770-2000

See ad on page 35.

Springhill Suites by Marriott

(150)

Function Room Capitol Ballroom* Ballroom 1 or 4 Ballroom 1 & 2 Ballroom 2 & 3 Ballroom 3 & 4 Ballroom 1, 2 & 3 Ballroom 2, 3 & 4 Davidson Room* Davidson A or B Boardroom Suite 3 Suite 4, 5 or 6* Suite 7* Suite 4, 5, 6, 7, A or B Suite 11 Pinnacle Ballroom Legislative Terrace

Room Dimensions

Square Footage

89’x120’ 89’x40’ 89’x60’ 89’x40’ 89’x60’ 89’x80’ 89’x80’ 69’x30’ 34’6”x30’ 12’x22’ 24’x24’ 55’x26’6” 55’x26’6” 27’6”x26’6” 28’x20’

10,680 3,560 5,340 3,560 5,340 7,120 7,120 2,070 1,035 264 576 1,558 1,558 729 560 2,815 1,732

Meeting Room

22’x36’

500

Main Exhibit Floor Meeting Rooms D-G & H-K As 2 rooms As 4 rooms Concourse Meeting Space

60’x50’ 30’x50’ 30’x25’

43,000 3,000 1,500 750 15,000

Ceiling Height 22’ 22’ 22’ 22’ 22’ 22’ 22’ 9’ 9’ 7’6” 10’ 7’6” 7’6” 7’6” 10’ 9’

Theatre Capacity 1,000 275 500 275 500 775 775 200 90 40 150 100 80

Classroom Capacity

Banquet Capacity

600 170 250 170 250 375 375 100 40 12-seat boardroom

800 220 360 220 360 500 500 140 70

40

20 75 35 10-seat boardroom 20-seat boardroom

50

30

125’ 16’ 16’ 16’

4,000 300 150 80

2,500 200 85 45

40 110 100 60 140 130

30

3,000 240 120 60

Meeting Room A

21’x15’

315

9’

30

20

(78)

Meeting Room

23’x14’

322

8’

30

30

30

105 (2)

Board Room

12’x25’

300

8’

15

15

15

156’x184’ 375’x70’ 275’x78’ 225’x78’ 182’x30’ 178’x59’ 104’x104’ 60’x93’

27,000 26,500 22,000 17,500 5,600 10,500 10,816 5,600

19’ 7’10”-17’ 11’6” 11’ 11’8” 12’ 20’ 12’

1,600 1,400 1,300 1,200 400 700 800 500

18’x48’ 48’x53’ 42’x52’ 40’x43’ 103’x54’

875 2,550 2,347 1,720 5,340

11’ 11’ 18’ 18’ 67’

14’x18’ 15’x22’ 20’x28’ 26’x64’ 26’x28’ 26’x36’ 16’x30’ 18’x27’ 28’x26’ 16’x18’ 14’x18’ 13’x24’ 24’x28’ 14’x22’ 12’x18’ 24’x30’ 14’x22’ 64’x64’

237 308 536 1,590 781 809 343 560 725 242 237 213 597 326 213 640 340 4,007

10’ 10’ 10’ 13’ 13’ 13’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 14’

220 620

9’ 9’

1100 Airport Center Dr. (37214) 884-6111

Springhill Suites by Marriott Metrocenter 250 Athens Way (37228) 244-5474

Super 8 Airport 720 Royal Pkwy. (37214) 889-8887

Tennessee State Fairgrounds

Creative Arts Building Vaughan Building Agricultural Building Exhibitor’s Building Exhibitor’s Annex Building Banquet Hall Sports Arena Wilson Hall

Wedgewood at Rains Ave. (37203) 862-8980

Union Station Hotel 1001 Broadway (37203) 726-1001

125 (12)

See ad on page 76.

Willis Conference Center

101 102 103 104 104A 104B 105 109 110 111 112 201 202 203 204 205 206 Amphitheater

26 Century Blvd. (37214) 872-6400

Wingate Inn Nashville Airport 800 Royal Pkwy. (37214) 884-9777

Montfort/Lewis Louisville & Nashville McKinley Majors Grand Lobby

101

Boardroom Meeting Room

900 900 900 700 200 500 400 300

800 800 800 700 200 500 400 300

40 100 80 120

28 60 48 70

50 120 80 80 300

33 123 55 57 15 33 72

18 70 32 34

21 63 28 35

22 30

28 35

25 65 25 20 60 25 0

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Cool Springs Boardroom Embassy Grand Ballroom* Franklin Junior Ballroom* Williamson

820 Crescent Drive, Franklin (37064) 515-5151

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Smyrna

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Hilton Garden Inn - Nashville/Smyrna 2631 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna (37167) 355-6262

Rodeway Inn Suites 1300 Plaza Dr., Smyrna (37167) 355-6161

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Best Western Airport 701 Stewarts Ferry Pk. (37214) 889-9199

Best Western Downtown Convention Center

Rooms (Suites) 79 (6)

101 (1)

711 Union St. (37219) 242-4311

Comfort Inn Opryland

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2516 Music Valley Dr. (37214) 889-0086

Comfort Inn West 412 White Bridge Pl. (37209) 356-0888

Country Inn & Suites Percy Priest 3423 Percy Priest Dr. (37214) 277-1099

Country Music Inn 1412 Brick Church Pk. (37207) 226-3230

Crossland Studios

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63 (22)

150 (12)

118

1210 Murfreesboro Pk. (37217) 366-0559

Days Inn Opryland

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3311 West End Ave. (37203) 383-7490

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911 Airport Center Dr. (37214) 872-0109

Fairfield Inn Opryland 200 Music City Cir. (37214) 872-8939

Fiddler’s Inn Music Valley 2410 Music Valley Dr. (37214) 885-1440

Guesthouse Inn & Suites 1909 Hayes St. (37203) 329-1000

Hampton Inn & Suites University 2330 Elliston Pl. (37203) 320-6060

Homestead Studio Suites

105 (4)

200 (2)

102 (6)

157 (35)

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272 McGavock Pk. (37214) 316-9020

Homewood Suites Nashville Airport

LaQuinta Inn South 4311 Sidco Dr. (37204) 834-6900

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Studio Plus Airport

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2511 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) 871-9669

2525 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) 883-7667

Extended Stay America – Vanderbilt

Fairfield Inn Nashville

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2460 Music Valley Dr. (37214) 889-0090

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Suburban Extended Stay Hermitage

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3910 Central Pk. (37076) 871-0505

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Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Member Hotels Following is a list of NCVB member hotels in Davidson County with 75 rooms or more (total number of rooms in parentheses).

The property’s location is pinpointed by a corresponding number on the map below.

19. Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt/West End (223)

37. Hampton Inn Briley Parkway (119)

20. Crossland Studios (118)

39. Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown (115)

21. Days Inn – Opryland (86)

40. Hampton Inn & Suites Green Hills (97)

1. Alexis Inn & Suites (109)

22. Days Inn Stadium (180)

41. Hampton Inn & Suites University (157)

2. AmeriSuites Airport (83)

23. Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport (138)

42. The Hermitage Hotel (119)

3. Baymont Inn & Suites Brentwood (87)

43. Hilton Garden Inn Airport (110)

24. Doubletree Hotel (337)

4. Best Western Airport (79)

44. Hilton Nashville Downtown (330)

25. Drury Inn & Suites Airport (155)

5. Best Western Downtown Convention Center (101)

45. Hilton Suites Brentwood (197)

26. Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville at Vanderbilt (208)

6. Best Western Suites Music Valley (100) 7.

38. Hampton Inn Vanderbilt (171)

46. Holiday Inn Express Airport/Opryland Area (206)

27. Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville/Airport (296)

Club House Inn Nashville Airport (135)

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Brentwood (110) 9. Comfort Inn Music City (Brick Church) (118)

47. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (87)

28. Extended Stay America – Nashville Airport (114)

48. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Goodlettsville (122)

29. Extended Stay America – Vanderbilt (114)

49. Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Downtown (287)

10. Comfort Inn Opryland (121)

30. Fairfield Inn Nashville (93)

11. Comfort Suites Airport (93)

31. Fairfield Inn Opryland (109)

12. Country Inn & Suites Airport (94)

32. Fiddler's Inn Music Valley (202)

13. Country Inn & Suites Hickory Hollow (98) 14. Country Music Inn (150)

33. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (2,884)

15. Courtyard by Marriott – Airport (145)

34. GuestHouse Inn & Suites (108)

16. Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood (145) 17. Courtyard by Marriott – Downtown (192)

35. GuestHouse International Inn & Suites – Music Valley (185)

18. Courtyard by Marriott – Music Valley (94)

36. Hampton Inn Brentwood (112)

50. Holiday Inn Nashville – Brentwood (246) 51. Holiday Inn Select Opryland/Airport (383) 52. Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt (300) 53. Homestead Studio Suites (123) 54. Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown (72) 55. Homewood Suites Nashville Airport (121) 56. Hotel Indigo Downtown (115) 57. Hotel Indigo West End (139) 58. Hotel Preston (200) 59. Hyatt Place Opryland (125) 60. LaQuinta Inn Briley Parkway (136)

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Car Rental

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Caterers

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Charters & Transportation Services

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Convention & Trade Show Services

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Convention Florists & Floral Landscape Design & Rental

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Corporate Gifts & Baskets

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Bandit Lites Inc. 1600 J.P. Hennessy Dr., LaVergne (37086) (615) 641-9000

AUDIOVISUAL & VIDEO PRODUCTION AV Staffing/Convention Production Rigging 325 Deep Woods Cir. (37214) (615) 319-0647, www.cprigging.com Event Logistics Inc. 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 (37211) (615) 695-5222, www.eventlogistics.com See ads on pages 98 and 102.

The Gary Musick Company 885 Elm Hill Pk. (37210) (615) 259-2400, www.garymusick.com See ad on page 93.

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Thrifty Car Rental 1201 Briley Pkwy. (37217) (615) 361-6050, www.thrifty.com

Disc Jockeys

CATERERS

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Café Coco 210 Louise Ave. (37203) (615) 321-COCO (2626), www.cafecoco.com Chef’s Market Cafe & Take Away 900 Conference Dr. Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-2433, www.chefsmarket.com See ad on page 102.

Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering 4004 Granny White Pk. (37204) (615) 383-7242 www.copperkettlenashville.com Event Logistics Inc. 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 (37211) (615) 695-5222, www.eventlogistics.com Gourmet meals and then some! From equipment and special lighting to themed décor and entertainment, let Event Logistics Inc. coordinate your total event. We are the company the caterers call!

See ads on pages 98 and 102.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6800, www.gaylordopryland.com See ads on pages 28 and 59.

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A Dream Come True Catering P.O. Box 100442 (37224) (615) 473-7983, www.adctcatering.com

Hachland Hill Catering P.O. Box 50770 (37205) (615) 876-1500 www.eventsandmeetings.com

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Aurora Bakery 3725 Nolensville Rd. (37211) (615) 837-1933

Jack’s Barbecue 334 W. Trinity Ln. (37207) (615) 228-9888

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Limousine Services

98

Photographers

98

Printing & Graphic Production

98

Promotional & Specialty Items

98

Public Relations/ Advertising Agencies

99

Publications

99

Recreation Services

99

Rental – General Items

99

Signs/Banners

99

Sound Equipment – Rental

99

Entertainment/ Music Services

Speakers/Facilitators

100

Special Event Planners

100

Taxi Services

100

Teambuilding

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Tour Companies

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Convention and Meeting Transportation Gourmet gift baskets from A Basket Case say a lot more for a lot less! Gift photo provided to you via e-mail, major credit cards accepted and shipping is available!

Makes a great corporate gift!

A Basket Case (615) 261-8555 (866) 563-5221 www.abasketcase.com

Specializing in transportation programs for meeting planners, event coordinators and corporations.

We provide transportation services in a cost-efficient and timely manner, locally and across the country.

• Airport Transfers • Meet & Greet Staff • Meeting & Convention Shuttles • Motor Coach & Minibus Charters • Town Car & Limousine Reservations

2814 Columbine Place Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 292-6040 • (888) 292-6040 Fax: (615) 292-4887 eddie@stewarttransportation.com www.stewarttransportation.com

TomKats Inc./Loveless Cafe 408 Broadway (37203) (615) 256-9596, (800) 322-9591 www.tomkats.com See ad on page 49.

CHARTERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AAA Auto Club South 2501 21st Ave. S. (37212) (615) 297-7700 Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com Working with the area’s top motorcoach, van and limousine companies to provide the utmost in deluxe equipment. Airport Meet and Greet services, special event transfers and shuttle transportation.Preferred DMC vendor of Gaylord Opryland Resort. Named by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Top 26 Women Owned Businesses in Nashville” in 2006. Certified WBENC Woman Owned Business.

See ads on page 97 and inside front cover.

EventGenuity P.O. Box 17425 (37217) (615) 301-4804, ext. 17 www.eventgenuity.com See ad on page 100.

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 902-8016, www.gaylordopryland.com See ads on pages 28 and 59.

Gray Line Tours 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102 (37214) (615) 883-5555, www.graylinenashville.com See ads on pages 23 and 95.

Inshuttle Transportation Inc. P.O. Box 330897 (37203) (615) 255-3519, www.inshuttle.com Johnny Walker Tours 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 118 (37214) (615) 834-8585, (800) 722-1524 www.johnnywalkertours.com The Key Event & Helen Moskovitz Group 95 White Bridge Rd., Ste. 500 (37205) (615) 352-6900, www.nashvilledmc.com See ads on pages 97 and 102.

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority One Terminal Dr., Ste. 501 (37214) (615) 275-1600, www.flynashville.com Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Dr. (37211) (866) 378-1916, www.nashvillelimo.com See ad on page 99.

CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

Lenny’s Sub Shop 2288 Lebanon Pk. (37214) (901) 216-0156, www.lennys.com

Southwest Airlines 402 BNA Dr., Ste. 410 (37217) (615) 872-7709, www.southwest.com Stewart Transportation Solutions Inc. 2814 Columbine Pl. (37204) (615) 292-6040 www.stewarttransportation.com See ad on page 92.

United Transportation Inc. 1010 Rockville Pk., Ste. 208 Rockville, MD (20852) (888) 881-4443, www.utilimo.net

CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW SERVICES Blue Tone Music 401 Page Rd. (37205) (615) 352-6358, (800) 435-8995, www.bluetonemusicusa.com See ad on page 102.

Crew One Productions 750 Cowan St. (37207) (615) 242-4433, www.crew1.com See ad on page 98.

Event Logistics Inc. 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 (37211) (615) 695-5222, www.eventlogistics.com Aisle carpet, entrance units, online registration, lead retrieval systems … wait … there is not enough space in this guide to list the expansive capabilities of Event Logistics Inc. Please call us for your customized quote today!

See ads on pages 98 and 102.

The Gary Musick Company 885 Elm Hill Pike • Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 259-2400 • Fax: (615) 259-2457 successfulevents@garymusick.com • www.garymusick.com

Nashville’s most respected name for meeting and special event production, The Gary Musick Company has been producing “chart topping” events since 1980.

We provide: • Creative Services & Production Management • Audiovisual Production & Equipment • Headline Entertainment & Custom Stage Shows • Staging & Décor From general sessions and awards ceremonies to theme parties and multimedia productions, The Gary Musick Company is your meeting and event production partner in Nashville and throughout North America.

Welcome to Musick City!

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EventGenuity P.O. Box 17425 (37217) (615) 301-4804, ext. 17 www.eventgenuity.com See ad on page 100.

Feature Presentation 118 16th Ave. S., Ste. 204A (37203) (615) 255-1111 www.featurepresentation.net See ad on page 102.

Freeman Decorating Services 1701 Lebanon Pike Cir. (37210) (615) 391-5522, www.totalshow.com The Gary Musick Company 885 Elm Hill Pk. (37210) (615) 259-2400, www.garymusick.com See ad on page 93.

Kathryn Collins & Co. 2308 Foxhaven Dr., Franklin (37069) (615) 661-0059, www.kcollinsco.com See ad on page 102.

Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Dr. (37211) (866) 378-1916, www.nashvillelimo.com See ad on page 99.

Willis Conference Center 26 Century Blvd. (37214) (615) 872-6440, www.meetatwillis.com

CONVENTION FLORISTS & FLORAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN & RENTAL Ann L. Teasley Interiors 7159 Old Hickory Blvd.

Whites Creek (37189) (615) 876-3956 www.conventionflorist.com Rebel Hill Florist 4821 Trousdale (37220) (615) 833-8555

CORPORATE GIFTS & BASKETS A Basket Case Inc. Serving all of Middle Tennessee.

(615) 261-8555, www.abasketcase.com See ad on page 92.

Feature Presentation 118 16th Ave. S., Ste. 204A (37203) (615) 255-1111 www.featurepresentation.net See ad on page 102.

Matilda’s Fine Foods P.O. Box 987, Smyrna (37167) (800) 356-1981 www.matildasfinefoods.com

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES All In One Destinations Inc. 107 Music City Cir., Ste. 218 (37214) (615) 871-7232, (800) 421-4422 www.southernvacations.com

TomKats Catering Group 641 Fogg St. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 256-9596 • (800) 322-9591 • Fax: (615) 256-5055 info@tomkats.com • www.tomkats.com

Never before could you do so much with just one phone call. From fried chicken to foie gras, we have the experience and diversity to satisfy every taste!

• Loveless Cafe – A Nashville tradition since 1951, the Loveless Cafe offers authentic Southern fare.

• Saffire – Saffire’s eclectic style & award-winning global cuisine is a wonderful way to make your event sparkle.

• SoBro – As the exclusive caterer of the Country Music Hall of Fame® & Museum, SoBro provides the classic black-tie experience with a touch of true Southern hospitality.

• TomKats – Don’t let your event be limited by location! TomKats has 20 years of experience of on-location catering to countless motion pictures & special events.

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Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd. Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com Named by Special Events Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Destination Management Companies” in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Exclusive Nashville member of Global Events Partners (GEP). Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) member. Preferred DMC vendor of Gaylord Opryland Resort. Named by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Top 26 Women Owned Businesses in Nashville” in 2006. Certified WBENC Woman Owned Business.

See ads on page 97 and inside front cover.

Event Logistics Inc. 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 (37211) (615) 695-5222, www.eventlogistics.com See ads on pages 98 and 102.

EventGenuity P.O. Box 17425 (37217) (615) 301-4804, ext. 17 www.eventgenuity.com See ad on page 100.

The Key Event & Helen Moskovitz Group 95 White Bridge Rd. Ste. 500 (37205) (615) 352-6900, www.nashvilledmc.com Your KEY to destination management success. The Key Event Group, a fullservice DMC, sets the standard for

EventGenuity P.O. Box 17425 (37217) (615) 301-4804, ext. 17 www.eventgenuity.com See ad on page 100.

Silver Strings 1305 Ashwood Ave. (37212) (615) 385-2488 www.nashvillesilverstrings.com See ad on page 99.

Fadd’s Entertainment Party Bus 351 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet (37122) (615) 754-2221

DISC JOCKEYS

GMA – Gospel Music Association 1205 Division St. (37203)

Songs from the Heart P.O. Box 111401 (37222) (615) 498-7591 www.jamesdeanhicks.com

Blue Tone Music 401 Page Rd. (37205) (615) 352-6358, (800) 435-8995 www.bluetonemusicusa.com See ad on page 102.

ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSIC SERVICES Act IV Music 220 Bramerton Ct., Franklin (37069) (615) 309-8688, www.activmusic.com The Big Bang 411 Broadway, Second Floor (37219) (615) 747-5851, www.thebigbangbar.com Broadway Entertainment 420 Broadway (37203) (615) 251-6812 See ad on page 112.

Christian Country Music Association 1130 Nelson Merry St. (37203) (615) 742-9210 Country Music Association One Music Circle S. (37203) (615) 244-2040, www.cmaworld.com

IBMA – International Bluegrass Music Association 2 Music Circle S., Ste. 100 (37203) (615) 256-3222 The Key Event & Helen Moskovitz Group 95 White Bridge Rd., Ste. 500 (37205) (615) 352-6900, www.nashvilledmc.com See ads on pages 97 and 102.

Nashville Chamber Orchestra 2002 Blair Blvd. (37212) (615) 256-6546, www.nco.org Prime Source Entertainment Group 2829 Dogwood Pl. (37204) (615) 269-8500 www.primesourceproductions.com Renaissance Entertainment P.O. Box 60115 (37206) (615) 226-2719, www.atelier427.com Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Pl. (37201-2031) (615) 467-6503 www.schermerhornsymphonycenter.org See ad on page 44.

CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

excellence in creativity, value, integrity and service. With Nashville’s most experienced and DMCP-certified staff, we ensure you will receive unsurpassed service and meticulous event execution.

We know Nashville. Members: ASAE, MPI, PCMA, SITE, HSMAI and ADME. See ads on pages 97 and 102.

Sony BMG 1400 18th Ave. S. (37212) (615) 301-4310 Spangler Entertainment 1330 Dickerson Bay Dr., Gallatin (37066) (615) 451-3432 www.spanglerentertainment.com Universal Music 40 Music Square W. (37203) (615) 259-5326

ENTERTAINMENT/ PRODUCTION CREWS Crew One Productions 750 Cowan St. (37207) (615) 242-4433, www.crew1.com See ad on page 98.

The Gary Musick Company 885 Elm Hill Pk. (37210) (615) 259-2400, www.garymusick.com See ad on page 93.

IATSE Local #46 211 Donelson Pk., Ste. 202 (37214) (615) 885-1058, www.iatse.46.com

Gray Line of Nashville 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102 • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 883-5555 • Fax: (615) 883-6710 www.graylinenashville.com

Gray Line features the newest motor coach and mini-coach fleet in Nashville.

When it comes to your meeting transportation, you expect the best. That’s why Gray Line of Nashville is the number one choice of meeting planners.

• Group Tours • Convention Shuttles • Airport Service • Spouse Programs • Pre/Post-Vacation Packages • Private Charters

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Gaylord Transportation and Tours 2800 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 902-8072 • Fax: (615) 871-5866 transportationrequests@gaylordhotels.com • www.gaylordhotels.com

Gaylord Transportation and Tours can coordinate all of your transportation needs from the time you step off of the plane until you depart Music City. Comfortably transporting groups of any size, our motor coaches are available for special group charter, to and from overflow hotels, and can provide airport service including a full-service airport meet and greet. All departures are staffed with a supervisor who will have radio contact with each bus as well as with each driver.

Gaylord Transportation sedan service is available for all of your needs. We provide daily service to the Nashville International Airport and all local areas.

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Gaylord Transportation and Tours has been taking groups to the heart of Music City for many years. Choose from one of our many sightseeing tours or let us create a custom tour just for your group. Tour-optional programs are available for all groups.

• Nashville City Tours • Homes of the Stars • Historic Mansions • Ryman Auditorium • General Jackson • Country Music Hall of Fame® Let us show you the town!

CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

The Key Event Group 95 White Bridge Rd., Ste. 500 Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 352-6900 www.thekeyeventgroup.com

Your KEY to destination management success. We provide creative solutions to meeting planners who desire personalized attention and are seeking cost-effective quality programs.

As a full-service DMC, we specialize in creative themes, unique off-site events, customized tours, transportation, entertainment and more.

Celebrating over 30 years of excellence in Nashville!

• MPI International Supplier of the Year • Special Event Gala Award Winner • Destination Management Certified Professionals (DMCP), Tennessee’s Most Experienced & Certified Staff • Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) • ADME Achievement Award Winner Nashville’s First DMC. We Know Nashville.

Wildhorse Saloon Destination Nashville 2802 Opryland Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 • (615) 458-9190 835 Wren Rd. • Goodlettsville, TN 37072 • (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com

“When Destination Nashville produces an event at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon, our clients are guaranteed a number one hit,” says Rhonda Marko, president of Destination Nashville, named

by Special Events Magazine as one of the “25 Top Destination Management Companies” in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

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Immediate Connections Inc. 4525 Harding Rd., Ste. 200 (37205) (615) 620-4545 www.immediateconnections.com Pyro Shows Inc. 701 W. Central Ave., Ste. 2 LaFollette (37766) (423) 566-5729, www.pyroshows.com TMG Production Service P.O. Box 120041 (37212) (615) 742-2300, www.tmgnashville.com

EXHIBIT CONTRACTORS/ DISPLAY & DECORATORS The Gary Musick Company 885 Elm Hill Pk. (37210) (615) 259-2400, www.garymusick.com See ad on page 93.

Sedan on Demand 104 Oldham St. (37213) (615) 254-4600, www.sedanondemand.com

Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Dr. (37211) (866) 378-1916, www.nashvillelimo.com See ad on page 99.

PHOTOGRAPHERS Braxton Photography P.O. Box 20002, Clarksville (37042) (931) 216-1111

PRINTING & GRAPHIC PRODUCTION

PROMOTIONAL & SPECIALTY ITEMS Chocolate Graphics 104 Iris Ave., Old Hickory (37138) (615) 847-1727 www.chocolategraphicstn.com For trade shows, conventions and hospitality events – Chocolate Graphics offers varieties of shapes and sizes on which you can place your logos, photos, specialty graphics for your promotional and hospitality needs – all on chocolate, IN chocolate! Delicious!

LIMOUSINE SERVICES

Kensho Inc. 321 Homestead Rd. (37207) (615) 226-6200, www.kensho-inc.com

Feature Presentation 118 16th Ave. S., Ste. 204A (37203) (615) 255-1111 www.featurepresentation.net See ad on page 102.

Courtesy Limousine Service 205 E. Rickert St., Dickson (37055) (615) 456-5412

Lithographics Inc. 1835 Airlane Dr. (37210) (615) 889-1200, www.lithographicsinc.com

Map Nashville Inc. (615) 371-8154, www.mapnashville.com

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 902-8016, www.gaylordopryland.com See ads on pages 28 and 59.

The R.H. Boyd Company 6717 Centennial Blvd. (37209) (615) 350-8000

Messer Marketing 110 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 242-0175

Tru Color Litho Inc. 511 Houston St. (37203) (615) 742-1281, www.trucolorlitho.com

Missing Link Marketing P.O. Box 120127 (37212) (615) 228-9098, www.spiritofnashville.com

Lord’s Limousine Inc. 1001 Oak Ridge Ct. Antioch (37013) (615) 837-8124 www.lordslimousine.com

Wondergraphics 809 Second Ave. S. (37210) (615) 248-9400, www.wondergraphics.net See ad on page 100.

Textile.com 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 540 (37203) (615) 425-7050, www.textile.com

Event Logistics, Inc. 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-4555 • Fax: (615) 871-0095 www.eventlogistics.com

Still being served the same old traditional events that really aren’t so special? Clueless suppliers becoming sour? Spice things up with customized programs enhancing the highlights of the city and memorable events specifically related to your group’s interest and purpose! At Event Logistics, Inc. we believe that an effective destination manager takes care of every detail, from preplanning to departure. Let us provide a program that meets the individual tastes and requirements of your group!

Crew One Productions is your one-stop source for technical staffing for all of your event needs.

We are dedicated to providing top quality personnel and services for calls from one to 250!

Crew One Productions Inc. 750 Cowan St. Nashville, TN 37207 (615) 242-4433 www.crew1.com

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Gish, Sherwood & Friends Inc. 4235 Hillsboro Pk. (37215-3344) (615) 385-1100, www.gish.com Hall Strategies 222 Fourth Ave. N. (37219) (615) 242-8856 The Jayne Gang 1062 16th Ave. S. (37212) (615) 496-8459 Kinnard & Associates P.O. Box 17542 (37217-0542) (615) 941-8396 www.kinnardandassociates.com

Key Magazine 9 Music Square S. (37203) (615) 354-9370, www.nashvillekey.com Southern Living 1760 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA (30309) www.southernliving.com Travelhost Magazine of Nashville 4925 John Hager Rd., Hermitage (37076) (615) 885-0700, www.travelhost.com

RECREATION SERVICES Active Entertainment, LLC 1059 Quarry Rd., Mt. Juliet (37122) (615) 453-0757, www.activeentertain.com

Liberty Party Rental Inc. 260 W. Main St., Lower Mall Hendersonville (37075) (615) 822-4392, (800) 661-7761 www.libertypartyrental.com See ad on page 101.

Sunbelt Rentals 1805 Lebanon Rd. (37210) (615) 242-2030, www.sunbeltrentals.com Wireless Plus Inc. 1249 Northgate Business Pkwy.

Ste. 6, Madison (37115) (615) 333-0108, www.themotorolashop.com

SIGNS/BANNERS

Grand Old Golf & Valley Go-Karts 2444 Music Valley Dr. (37214) (615) 885-8126, www.grandoldgolf.net

Fastsigns 5308 Mt. View Rd., Ste. E, Antioch (37013) (615) 731-3700, www.fastsigns.com/210

Hachland Hill Vineyard & Farm P.O. Box 50770 (37205) (615) 876-1500 www.eventsandmeetings.com

Joslin & Son Signs 630 Murfreesboro Rd. (37210) (615) 255-3463

RENTAL – GENERAL ITEMS

Signs Now Nashville 435 Donelson Pk. (37214) (615) 391-9978, www.signsnashville.com

SOUND EQUIPMENT – RENTAL

PUBLICATIONS

Blinker Lite Safety Inc. P.O. Box 90421 (37209) (615) 783-0700

Journal Communications Inc. 361 Mallory Station Rd., Franklin (37067) (615) 771-0080, www.jnlcom.com

Grand Events and Party Rentals 1375 Heil Quaker Blvd., La Vergne (37086) (615) 641-1111, www.partyplace.net

Mercatus Communications 500 Interstate Blvd. S., Ste. 320 (37210) (615) 254-6785 Seigenthaler Public Relations 115 29th Ave. S. (37212) (615) 327-7999, www.seigpr.com White, Thompson 1808 Patterson St. (37203) (615) 321-1033, www.whitethompson.com

From Bach to Rock, Silver Strings is playing your song.

• Celebrate your success.

• Charm your guests.

• Warm up your party.

Silver Strings has an ensemble to fit your event, from a classic string quartet to a 10-piece orchestra.

Silver Strings (615) 293-9730 www.nashvillesilverstrings.com

CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

PUBLIC RELATIONS/ ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Brantley Sound/BSA Inc. 204 Third Ave. S. (37201) (615) 256-6260, www.brantleysound.com See ad on page 100.

Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Dr. • Nashville, TN 37211 (866) 378-1916 • www.nashvillelimo.com

Signature is Nashville’s ground transportation specialist. Our client list includes national and local DMCs, and professional event and meeting planners.

• Demonstrated Success & Experience Serving Groups • Early Planning & On-Site Coordination Services • A Large Fleet of Reliable, Safe & Well-Maintained Vehicles • Serving Nashville’s Premier Hotels, Resorts & Venues • Passenger Manifest Importing & Review Services • All-Inclusive Per Passenger Group Rates Available • Written Confirmations & Detailed Billing Statements

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SPEAKERS/FACILITATORS Center for Nonprofit Management 44 Vantage Way, Ste. 230 (37228) (615) 259-0100, www.cnm.org Robin Crow – Professional Speaker 2465 Old Charlotte Pk., Franklin (37064) (615) 791-5030 InsideOut Learning P.O. Box 1205, Brentwood (37024) (615) 599-0037, www.insideoutlearning.com Republic Speakers Bureau 2525-C Lebanon Rd., Ste. 100 (37214) (800) 260-9410 www.greatkeynotespeakers.com

SPECIAL EVENT PLANNERS Chef’s Market Cafe & Take Away 900 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-2433, www.chefsmarket.com See ad on page 102.

Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd. Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com Named by Special Events Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Destination Management Companies” in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Exclusive Nashville member of Global Events Partners (GEP). Association

Specialists in: • Full-Color, Large-Format Printing • Indoor & Outdoor Banners • Display Signage • Backlit Signs • Mounting & Lamination • Contour Cutting • Short-Run Digital Printing • Black/White & Full Color • Bound Presentations

Wondergraphics 809 Second Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 248-9400 www.wondergraphics.net

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of Destination Management Executives (ADME) member. Preferred DMC vendor of Gaylord Opryland Resort. Named by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Top 26 Women Owned Businesses in Nashville in 2006.” Certified WBENC Woman Owned Business.

See ads on page 97 and inside front cover.

Event Logistics Inc. 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 (37211) (615) 695-5222, www.eventlogistics.com In today’s world, long-winded, wandering speeches, rubber chicken entrées and lounge lizard performers just aren’t world class. Whether you’re entertaining clients, rewarding top performers, opening a new facility, or seeking to add a distinctive touch to a meeting or conference, Event Logistics can create an event that separates you from the pack.

See ads on pages 98 and 102.

EventGenuity P.O. Box 17425 (37217) (615) 301-4804, ext. 17 www.eventgenuity.com See ad on this page.

Feature Presentation 118 16th Ave. S., Ste. 204A (37203) (615) 255-1111 www.featurepresentation.net See ad on page 102.

EventGenuity is an integrated strategic events and entertainment company. We help our clients tell their story, manage costs and deliver results for meetings and events. Together, we will paint pictures, light fires and set your eagles soaring.

• Strategic Events • Entertainment • Production • Transportation • Event Staffing EventGenuity (615) 301-4804 thebigkahuna@eventgenuity.com www.eventgenuity.com

The Gary Musick Company 885 Elm Hill Pk. (37210) (615) 259-2400 www.garymusick.com See ad on page 93.

Kathryn Collins & Co. 2308 Foxhaven Dr., Franklin (37069) (615) 661-0059, www.kcollinsco.com See ad on page 102.

The Key Event & Helen Moskovitz Group 95 White Bridge Rd. Ste. 500 (37205) (615) 352-6900, www.nashvilledmc.com Your KEY to special event success. The Key Event Group specializes in creating spectacular events delivered with our unsurpassed service levels. Nashville’s most awarded special event company has been servicing Music City for over 30 years. Let us unlock the possibilities for your next event.

See ads on pages 97 and 102.

Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and Barndance Co. Inc. P.O. Box 620, Ridgetop (37152) (615) 859-6310, www.smileyhollow.com

TAXI SERVICES Nashville Transportation (Checker Cab) 221 Largo Dr. (37211) (615) 256-7000 www.nashvillecheckercab.com

• Professional Event Production, Industrial & Commercial Event Experience • Chamber of Commerce Member • Dunn & Bradstreet Listing • Operating Since 1973

BSA, Inc. 204 Third Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 256-6260 www.brantleysound.com

Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive Services P.O. Box 23766 (37202) (615) 386-9301, (800) 223-4581 www.arthenry.com

TEAMBUILDING

Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Middle Tennessee P.O. Box 281613 (37228) (615) 299-5626, www.tnvacations.com

Adventureworks Inc. 1319 Riverwood Dr. (37216) (615) 297-2250, www.adventureworks.com Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd. Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com Enhance team spirit with a variety of recreational indoor or outdoor activities.

Foster group rapport while strengthening management and leadership skills in a unique and fun environment. Named by Special Events Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Destination Management Companies” in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Preferred DMC vendor of Gaylord Opryland Resort. Named by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Top 26 Women Owned Businesses in Nashville” in 2006. Certified WBENC Woman Owned Business.

See ads on page 97 and inside front cover.

TOUR COMPANIES Anchor Tours 3716 Dickerson Pk. (37207) (615) 860-6800, www.anchortours.com See ad on page 102.

BlueShoe Nashville Travel 1305 Clinton St., Ste. 120 (37203) (615) 383-3012 Destination Nashville 835 Wren Rd. Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-9190 www.destinationnashville.com Named by Special Events Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Destination Management Companies” in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Customized tour programs.

Credit cards accepted for Pre-Reg, OnLine and On-Site Tour Registrations.

Preferred DMC vendor of Gaylord Opryland Resort. Named by Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Top 26 Women Owned Businesses in Nashville” in 2006. Certified WBENC Woman Owned Business.

See ads on page 97 and inside front cover.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 902-8016, www.gaylordopryland.com See ads on pages 28 and 59.

Gaylord Transportation & Tours 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 902-8016, www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 96.

Gray Line Tours 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102 (37214) (615) 883-5555, www.graylinenashville.com See ads on pages 23 and 95.

Haunted Ghost Tours of America Inc. 12 Panorama Dr., Asheville, NC (28806) (828) 257-4001 www.hauntedghosttours.com Johnny Walker Hospitality 107 Music Valley Cir., Ste. 100 (37214) (615) 331-3565 The Key Event & Helen Moskovitz Group 95 White Bridge Rd., Ste. 500 (37205), (615) 352-6900, www.nashvilledmc.com Your KEY to successful tours. Serving Music City for over 30 years, we are known for our knowledgeable tour guides and meticulous service.

Specializing in customized tours to meet any budget, we provide online

CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Dr. (37211) (866) 378-1916, www.nashvillelimo.com See ad on page 99.

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Liberty Party Rental 260 W. Main St. • Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 822-4392 • (800) 660-7761 • Fax: (615) 822-3011 libertyparty@comcast.net • www.libertypartyrental.com

Liberty Party Rental is a full-service event rental company with the ability to serve the largest venues in Middle Tennessee. We work closely with venues like the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Frist Center, Sommet Center, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and many more. With one of the largest and most extensive inventories in Middle Tennessee, we have the ability to offer a large variety of products, which include everything from flooring, tents and heaters to china, flatware, glassware, chafers, serving pieces, beverage and concession equipment. Please visit our Web site or give us a call and let us put our 25 years of experience to work for you.

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tour registration and accept major credit cards. ADME Achievement Award Winner for Best Tour Program.

See ads on pages 97 and 102.

Nashville Black Heritage Tours 5188 Almaville Rd., Smyrna (37167) (615) 890-8173 Nashville Express Tours 501 Brentwood Pointe, Brentwood (37027) (615) 872-7585, (800) 638-8687 www.nashvilleexpress.com Nashville Ghost Tours 5806 Avalon Ct., Hermitage (37076) (615) 884-3999 www.nashvilleghosttours.com Segway of Nashville 119 Third Ave. S., #100 (37201) (615) 244-0555 www.segwayofnashville.com

• Themed Events & Décor • Trade Show Booths • Musical & Interactive Entertainment • Awards Banquets • Casino Nights • Murder Mysteries • Staff Apparel • Trade Show Bags & IDs • Imprinted Promotional Products

Blue Tone Music is the premier entertainment source for conventions and corporate events. Create the perfect atmosphere with anything from a chart-topping national act to a down-home country music revue or a variety dance band.

If you have a theme, Blue Tone Music has a musical ensemble to complement it. Utilize Nashville’s greatest resource … Blue Tone Music!

Feature Presentation 118 16th Ave. S., Ste. 204A (615) 255-1111 • Fax: (615) 255-1113 www.featurepresentation.net

(800) 435-8995 www.BlueToneMusicUSA.com

Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Dr. (37211) (866) 378-1916, www.nashvillelimo.com See ad on page 99.

Sweet Magnolia Tours 7057 Cotton Blossom Ln. (37221) (615) 646-0017 www.sweetmagnoliatours.com

Celebrated as the Nashville leader in taste and presentation, Chef’s Market offers a team of culinary, design and logistical experts whose creativity, ingenuity and flexibility have successfully orchestrated catered events both large and small, from formal corporate galas to casual in-office get-togethers and outdoor affairs.

Chef’s Market Cafe & Take Away 900 Conference Dr. Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 851-2433 www.chefsmarket.com

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Event Logistics 25 Century Blvd., Ste. 209 • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-4555 • www.eventlogistics.com

Tired of audiovisual companies that only rent you equipment? At Event Logistics, Inc., we realize that every audiovisual need is important in communicating your message. We understand that some meetings only need a microphone and a podium while other events can benefit from the latest in audiovisual technology. Our producers will put years of experience to work in planning and anticipating your every audio, video and lighting need. We provide an entire range of conference production services from complete event production, program development, custom power point and scripting, staging and technical coordination, satellite video conferencing and supply of equipment and crew.

CONVENTION SUPPLIERS

The Key Event Group 95 White Bridge Rd., Ste. 500 • Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 352-6900 • www.thekeyeventgroup.com

Your KEY to special event success.

We create events that are unique, memorable and effective by providing convenient one-stop shopping. Our services include: • Unique Off-Site Events at Local Area Attractions • Creative Theme Ideas & Décor • Interactive Entertainment • Corporate & Client Events • Event Transportation • Customized Tour Programs • Team Building & More Special Event Gala & ADME Achievement Award Winner Nashville’s First DMC. We Know Nashville.

Kathryn Collins & Co. is a full-service meeting and event management firm. With expertise in events of all types, our services include: • Event Design • Site Selection • Logistics & Communications • On-Site Event Management With Kathryn Collins & Co., success is always on the agenda!

Kathyrn Collins & Co. P.O. Box 150348 Nashville, TN 37215 (615) 661-0059 www.kcollinsco.com

Anchor Tours 3108 Blevins Rd. • Whites Creek, TN 37189 (615) 860-6800 • www.tournashvillewithus.com

Frustrated with transportation companies not meeting the expectations of your clients?

Let Anchor Tours help make your event successful by providing quality transportation services in Nashville. We can accommodate any size event with staff and transportation.

Call Anchor Tours today for the best Nashville experience.

• Motor Coaches • Receptive Service • Group Tours • Shuttle Service

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The maximum capacity of a restaurant’s largest private room is noted. However, many restaurants will be able to accommodate venue buyouts and larger groups. Live music is featured regularly at many restaurants and most of the entertainment venues.

Many of them can work with you to create a special event for your group. Call for schedules and event planning assistance.

DINING The Acorn (American) Private Dining: 80 Vanderbilt University/West End 114 28th Ave. N. (37203) (615) 320-4399 www.theacornrestaurant.com See ad on this page.

The Aquarium (Seafood) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 516 Opry Mills Dr. (located in Opry Mills) (615) 514-8600 See ad on page 108.

B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 200 Downtown Nashville 153 2nd Ave. (37201) (615) 256-2727, www.bbkingclubs.com See ad on page 44.

Big River Grille & Brewing Works (Pub Fare/Brewery) Private Dining: 90 Downtown Nashville 111 Broadway (37201) (615) 251-4677, www.bigrivergrille.com

The Bluebird Cafe (American) Private Dining: n/a Green Hills 4104 Hillsboro Rd. (37215) (615) 383-1461, www.bluebirdcafe.com Bound’ry (Continental) Private Dining: 150 Vanderbilt University/West End 911 20th Ave. S. (37212) (615) 321-3043, www.pansouth.net BrickTops (American) Private Dining: n/a Vanderbilt University/West End 3000 West End Ave. (37203) (615) 298-1000 Cabana (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 125 Hillsboro/Belmont 1910 Belcourt Ave. (37212) (615) 577-2262, www.cabananashville.com Facilities available for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Buyouts available. Free shuttle service for meeting planners. Contact Angela Hammitt at (615) 414-0850 or angela@cabananashville.com.

See ad on this page.

The Acorn 114 28th Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 320-4399 julie.rahimi@theacornrestaurant.com • www.theacornrestaurant.com

Great food, a well-trained staff and an inviting atmosphere make The Acorn a unique venue for private events. We know that you will find our two private dining rooms to be the perfect setting for your next event. The Parthenon Room has views of Centennial Park and can comfortably seat 40 people. The Fountain Room is named for the view of our fountain and can seat up to 80 people. Both dining rooms can be utilized for cocktail receptions, which can accommodate larger groups. The Acorn is independently owned and operated and is conveniently located in Nashville’s West End, near downtown and many of Nashville’s finest hotels. Please contact Julie Rahimi for more details.

Live Music

Café Coco (American) Private Dining: 50 Vanderbilt University/West End 210 Louise Ave. (37203) (615) 321-2626, www.cafecoco.com

OUT & ABOUT

Dining & entertainment

Caney Fork Fish Camp (Seafood) Private Dining: 56 Airport/Opryland Area 2400 Music Valley Dr. (37214) (615) 724-1200 www.caneyforkfishcamp.com Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel (Continental) Private Dining: 30 Downtown Nashville 231 Sixth Ave. N. (37219) (615) 345-7116 See ad on page 58.

Cascades Seafood Restaurant, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Seafood) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 59.

An elegantly casual bar and restaurant featuring locally produced products, Cabana offers a dining selection unlike anywhere else in Nashville. The large patio area in the back opens up during nice weather to help patrons enjoy an outdoor feel. “Cabana is the current in-spot for good reason. A chic veranda, wonderful Southern comfort food and great prices.” The New York Times, May 28, 2006.

Cabana 1910 Belcourt Ave. (615) 414-0850 angela@cabananashville.com www.cabananashville.com Contact: Angela Hammitt

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Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre (Dinner Theater) Private Dining: n/a West Nashville 8204 Hwy. 100 (37221) (615) 646-9977, www.dinnertheatre.com

Demos' Steak and Spaghetti House (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown Nashville 300 Commerce St. (37201) (615) 256-4655

Chappy’s on Church (Cajun) Private Dining: 200 Downtown Nashville 1721 Church St. (37203) (615) 322-9932

eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt (American) Private Dining: 80 Vanderbilt University/West End 2100 West End Ave. (37203) (615) 321-1990, www.loewsvanderbilt.com See ad on page 62.

Chef’s Market Cafe & Take Away (Deli/Gourmet Deli) Private Dining: n/a North Nashville, 900 Conference Dr. Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 851-2433, www.chefsmarket.com See ad on page 102.

Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Hotel (American) Private Dining: 32 Downtown Nashville 611 Commerce St. (37203) (615) 255-8400 See ad on page 70.

Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering (Southern) Private Dining: n/a Green Hills 4004 Granny White Pk. (37204) (615) 383-7242 www.copperkettlenashville.com Dave & Buster’s (American) Private Dining: 250 Airport/Opryland Area 540 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) (615) 514-1202

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Mediterranean) Private Dining: 50 Green Hills 2210 Crestmoor Rd. (37215) (615) 269-5861, www.fscotts.com Private dining available. Live jazz nightly in the bar. 300 wine selections.

Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a neighborhood restaurant with flair and sophistication.

Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Irish) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com The Garden Cafe at the Hermitage (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area I-40, Exit 221, 4580 Rachel’s Ln. (37076) (615) 889-2941 www.thehermitage.com See ad on page 46.

Maggiano’s 3106 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 514-0280 • www.maggianos.com

At Maggiano’s, we know what it takes to deliver perfectly executed events. Whether it be a life-changing moment or a business meeting designed to effortlessly impress your most important client, we take care of the details so you can relax and join your guests.

Maggiano’s Nashville features four banquet rooms with rich wood paneling, gleaming hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers and private bars. We specialize in serving lavish portions of authentic Italian-American cuisine, offering madefrom-scratch pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts.

Our incredible breakfast, lunch, dinner and meeting packages are a perfect choice for your next private banquet of any type.

At Maggiano’s, you get more of everything.

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Gibson Bluegrass Showcase Cafe (American) Private Dining: 280 Airport/Opryland Area 161 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) (615) 514-2200 www.gibsonshowcase.com Hard Rock Cafe (American) Private Dining: 40 Downtown Nashville 100 Broadway (37211) (615) 742-9900 www.hardrockcafe.com Hermitage House Smorgasbord (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 200 Airport/Opryland Area 3131 Lebanon Pk. (37214) (615) 883-9525 Jack Daniel's Saloon, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Pub Fare/Brewery) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordhotels.com See ad on page 59.

Jack’s Barbecue (Barbecue) Private Dining: 75 North Nashville 334 W. Trinity Ln. (37207) (615) 228-9888 Downtown Nashville 416 Broadway (37203) (615) 228-4600

Kijiji Coffee House & Deli (Coffeehouse) Private Dining: n/a Downtown Nashville 501 Broadway (37203) Visitor Info Center (615) 259-4747 www.visitmusiccity.com Lenny’s Sub Shop (Deli/Gourmet Deli) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2288 Lebanon Pk. (37214) (615) 231-1055, www.lennys.com Loveless Cafe (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 95 West Nashville, 8400 Hwy. 100 (37221) (615) 646-9700 See ad on page 94.

Maggiano’s (Italian) Private Dining: 180 Vanderbilt University/West End 3106 West End Ave. (37203) (615) 514-0280 www.maggianos.com See ad on page 106.

Martha’s at the Plantation (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 120 West Nashville 5025 Harding Rd. (37205) (615) 353-2828 www.marthasattheplantation.com The Merchants Restaurant (American) Private Dining: 140 Downtown Nashville 401 Broadway (37203) (615) 254-1892 www.merchantsrestaurant.com See ad on this page.

Midtown Cafe (Continental) Private Dining: 10 Vanderbilt University/West End 102 19th Ave. S. (37203) (615) 320-7176 www.midtowncafe.com Facilities available for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Buyouts available. Free shuttle service for meeting planners.

Complimentary valet parking. Contact Angela Hammitt at (615) 414-0850.

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Miss Marple’s Mystery Dinner Theatre (Dinner/Breakfast Theater) Private Dining: 50 Downtown Nashville 135 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 242-8000 www.missmarples.com Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater (Dinner/Breakfast Theater) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2620 Music Valley Dr. (37075) (615) 885-4747 www.nashvillenightlife.com

Neely’s Barbecue (Barbecue) Private Dining: n/a Near Downtown 2292 Metro Center (37228) (615) 251-8895 www.memphisbarbecue.com New Orleans Manor (Seafood) Private Dining: 10 Airport/Opryland Area 1400 Murfreesboro Rd. (37217) (615) 367-2777 www.neworleansmanor.com Nick & Rudy’s Steakhouse (Steak) Private Dining: 70 Vanderbilt University/West End 204 21st Ave. S. (37203) (615) 329-8994 www.nickandrudys.com Noshville Delicatessen (Deli/Gourmet Deli) Private Dining: 16 Vanderbilt University/West End 1918 Broadway (37203) (615) 329-6674 Green Hills 4014 Hillsboro Cir. (37215) (615) 269-3535 www.noshville.com Old Hickory Grill Restaurant, Sheraton Music City (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 180 Airport/Opryland Area 777 McGavock Pk. (37214) (615) 885-2200 www.sheratonmusiccity.com See ad on page 72.

Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Steak) Private Dining: 100 Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 59.

Palm Restaurant (Steak & Seafood) Private Dining: 70 Downtown Nashville 140 Fifth Ave. S. (37201) (615) 742-7256, www.thepalm.com

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Jimmy Kelly’s (Steak) Private Dining: 80/Patio: 50 Vanderbilt University/West End 217 Louise Ave. (37203) (615) 329-4349

Pancake Pantry (American) Private Dining: 60 Hillsboro/Belmont 1796 21st Ave. S. (37212) (615) 383-9333 Paradise Park Trailer Park (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 411 Broadway (37203) (615) 251-1515 Radius10 (American) Private Dining: 70 Downtown Nashville 1103 McGavock St. (37203) (615) 259-5105, www.radius10.com See ad on page 111.

Rainforest Cafe (Global) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area Located in Opry Mills (37214) (615) 514-3000, www.landryrestaurants.com See ad on page 108.

Merchants Restaurant 401 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 254-1892 • www.merchantsrestaurant.com

• Private rooms accommodating any size group.

• Available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, buy outs & after-hours events.

• Comprehensive event planning including entertainment, specialty décor & audiovisual equipment rental.

• Menus customized specifically for your group.

• Within walking distance of the Sommet Center, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Convention Center, LP Field, Country Music Hall of Fame®, Schermerhorn Symphony Center & all downtown hotels.

Nashville Palace (Dinner Theater) Private Dining: 725 Airport/Opryland Area 2611 McGavock Pk. (37214) (615) 885-3004, www.nashvillepalace.net

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Rainforest Cafe Opry Mills (615) 514-3000 • For group rates, call (615) 514-3040

With the help of creative décor, animatronics and special effects, the Rainforest Cafe has created the most realistic indoor rain forest ever imagined.

Visitors to the restaurant will be treated to a feast for all the senses. Lush vegetation, larger-than-life Banyan trees, cascading waterfalls, simulated rain storms complete with thunder and lightning and a variety of animatronics make this destination an adventure to remember. With ample seating for many guests, Rainforest Cafe is well equipped for private parties, corporate events, birthday celebrations, student groups, motor coaches or any other special event. Make your reservations today!

Aquarium Opry Mills (615) 514-FISH

Dive in to food and fun at the Aquarium! Offering sensational seafood, steaks and more in a unique setting – guests dine around a 200,000-gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful, tropical fish. After your meal, experience Stingray Reef where you can touch and feed the stingrays, view over a dozen exhibits and enjoy games and a ride on the carousel.

Make Aquarium part of your next celebration, special event, corporate get-together or student tour. Reserve one of our unique semiprivate areas, or host a social mixer in Dive Lounge. We can accommodate groups of all sizes. Make your reservations today!

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Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel (American) Private Dining: 65 Downtown Nashville 315 Fourth Ave. N. (37219) (615) 244-8200 www.doubletree.com See ad on page 57.

Rippy’s (Barbecue) Private Dining: 64 Downtown Nashville 429 Broadway (37203), (615) 244-7477 Ristorante Volaré, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Italian) Private Dining: 60 Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 59.

Rusty’s Sports Bar, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Sports Restaurant/Bar) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 59.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Steak) Private Dining: 60 Vanderbilt University/West End 2100 West End Ave. (37203) (615) 320-0163, www.ruthschris.com See ad on this page.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2100 West End Ave. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-0163 • www.ruthschris.com

Ruth’s Chris serves only the finest corn-fed Midwestern beef available, broiled in 1,800-degree ovens and served sizzling, so every bite is hot and delicious. And while steak is king, the menu also includes expertly executed seafood, lamb, pork and poultry dishes, as well as classic appetizers, fresh salads, side dishes and homemade desserts. To experience fine dining at its prime, just follow the sizzle to Ruth’s Chris, conveniently located in the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. Dinner is served nightly and reservations are suggested. Ruth’s Chris can accommodate daytime meeting planner events for groups up to 200. Call Sales Manager Beth Foxall to reserve private dining.

Sambuca (Continental) Private Dining: 35 Downtown Nashville 601 12th Ave. S. (37203) (615) 248-2888, www.sambucarestaurant.com See ad on page 110.

Santa Fe Cattle Co. (Southwestern/Tex-Mex) Private Dining: 52 Airport/Opryland Area 2520 Music Valley Dr. (37204) (615) 885-7852 Airport/Opryland Area 5552 Old Hickory Blvd., Hermitage (37076) (615) 843-3997 SoBro Grill (Southern/New Southern) Private Dining: 80 Downtown Nashville 222 Fifth Ave. S. (37203), (615) 416-2096 See ad on page 1.

Sole Mio (Italian) Private Dining: 60 Downtown Nashville 311 Third Ave. S. (37201) (615) 256-4013, www.solemionash.com Everything handmade. Over a decade in downtown Nashville. One block from the new symphony hall. Fresh pastas, chicken, veal and seafood specials. Voted tops in 25 categories by Citysearch. Private dining room available. Open Tue.-Sun., lunch and dinner.

The Stock-Yard Restaurant (Steak) Private Dining: 250 Downtown Nashville 901 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 255-6464 www.stock-yardrestaurant.com See ad on page 111.

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Sometimes a special event, meeting or party requires a touch of elegance and some extraordinary cuisine to make it a lasting memory.

Hailed as one of the premier Southern stops for contemporary American cuisine, Sunset Grill has been creating Nashville’s best parties for hundreds of event planners over the past several years. It’s proud to be inducted as a DiRõNa 2006 Distinguished Restaurant of North America.

Since 1987 Midtown Cafe has been the place where people gather for power lunches and quiet dinners under the watchful eye of owner Randy Rayburn. Midtown has built a reputation unsurpassed in Middle Tennessee. Complimentary valet and shuttle services available.

Facilities available for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

2001 Belcourt Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 414-0850 angela@sunsetgrill.com www.sunsetgrill.com Contact: Angela Hammitt

102 19th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-7176 angela@midtowncafe.com www.midtowncafe.com Contact: Angela Hammitt

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Sunset Grill (American) Private Dining: 80 Hillsboro/Belmont 2001 Belcourt Ave. (37212) (615) 386-3663, www.sunsetgrill.com DiRona and Wine Spectator Award winner.

Facilities available breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Buyouts available. Free shuttle service for meeting planners. Contact Angela Hammitt at (615) 414-0850.

See ad on page 109.

The Tin Roof (Pub Fare/Brewery) Private Dining: n/a Downtown Nashville 1516 Demonbreun (37203), (615) 313-7103 Two Rivers Grille/Nashville Marriott (Continental) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 600 Marriott Dr. (37214) (615) 889-9300, www.marriott.com See ad on page 67.

Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland Resort (Sushi) Private Dining: n/a Airport/Opryland Area 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordhotels.com See ad on page 59.

Wildhorse Saloon (Barbecue) Private Dining: 100 Downtown Nashville 120 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 902-8211, www.wildhorsesaloon.com See ad on page 42.

Zola (Mediterranean) Private Dining: 14 Vanderbilt University/West End 3001 West End Ave. (37203) (615) 320-7778, www.restaurantzola.com

Ristorante Volare 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Acuff Theatre 2804 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 889-3060 See ad on page 50.

BLUEGRASS Gibson Bluegrass Showcase 161 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) (615) 514-2200, www.gibsonshowcase.com See ad on page 46.

Layla’s Bluegrass Inn 418 Broadway (37203) (615) 726-2799 Station Inn 402 12th Ave. S. (37203) (615) 255-3307, www.stationinn.com

BLUES/JAZZ/SWING B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant 152 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 256-2727, www.bbkingclubs.com See ad on page 44.

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar 2210 Crestmoor Rd. (37215) (615) 269-5861, www.fscotts.com The Merchants Restaurant 401 Broadway (37203) (615) 254-1892 www.merchantsrestaurant.com See ad on page 107.

Sambuca 601 12th Ave. S. • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 248-2888 • www.sambucarestaurant.com

Dine, drink and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, Sambuca.

Sambuca offers fine dining and live music seven nights a week.

The atmosphere is eclectic European design. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience, or sip a martini while enjoying the live music or the terrace facing Nashville’s city skyline.

The music format spans the many facets of jazz, soft rock, sultry vocalist and even country with a spice.

Appetizers include mozzarella and prosciutto beignets and crab cakes with sun dried tomato chips. Entrees feature seared lamb loin with a raspberry demi-glaze, hickory smoked double pork chop, certified angus beef ribeye and New York strip, along with fresh seafood dishes such as miso sea bass, lobster enchiladas and Atlantic salmon.

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CONCERTS/VENUES

Belcourt Theatre 2102 Belcourt Ave. (37212) (615) 846-3150, www.belcourt.org Blair School of Music 2400 Blakemore Ave. (37212-3499) (615) 322-7656, www.vanderbilt.edu/blair See ad on page 112.

City Hall 405 12th Ave. S. (37203) (615) 244-2115, www.cityhallnashville.com Curb Event Center 2002 Belmont Blvd. (37212) (615) 460-8500 www.belmont.edu/curbeventcenter See ad on page 38.

Grand Ole Opry House 2802 Opryland Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 871-OPRY, www.opry.com See ad on page 50.

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum 301 Sixth Ave. S., Nashville (37203) (615) 244-3263 www.musicianshalloffame.com

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. (37219) General information: (615) 254-1445 Ticket and Schedule Information: (615) 889-3060 Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Pl. (37201-2031) (615) 467-6503 www.schermerhornsymphonycenter.org See ad on page 44.

Sommet Center 501 Broadway (37203), (615) 770-2309 Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 505 Deaderick St. (37243) (615) 782-4000, www.tpac.org War Memorial Auditorium TPAC – Tennessee Performing Arts Center 505 Deaderick St. (37243) (615) 782-4000, www.tpac.org

COUNTRY 154 Building 154 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 822-1523 The place where the locals gather! Visit Buffalo Billiards for a round of pool or dance on the bar at Coyote Ugly, two of Nashville’s hottest spots. And for your convenience, there is an ATM on site.

See ad on page 112.

Experience a true taste of Nashville by dining in one of this city’s architectural treasures. Named “One of the Top 10 Steakhouses in the U.S.,” the Stock-Yard serves the finest in beef, seafood, lobster and more. Private rooms available for groups of 10-300. Complimentary shuttles available.

Stock-Yard Restaurant & Coach Room Event Center 901 Second Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 255-6464 www.stock-yardrestaurant.com

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Douglas Corner Café 2106A Eighth Ave. S. (37204) (615) 298-1688

Nashville Palace 2611 McGavock Pk. (37214) (615) 884-3004

Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree 2416 Music Valley Dr. (37214) (615) 255-7503, www.ernesttubb.com

The Second Fiddle 420 Broadway (37203) (615) 252-4818 See ad on page 112.

The Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. (37203) (615) 416-2001 www.countrymusichalloffame.com See ad on page 1.

Sessions Lounge at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville Hotel 623 Union St. (37219) (615) 259-2000 www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown See ad on page 74.

Fuel 114 Second Ave. S. (37201) (615) 379-2120

The Stage on Broadway 412 Broadway (37203) (615) 726-0504 www.thestageonbroadway.com See ad on page 112.

Grand Ole Opry House 2802 Opryland Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 871-OPRY, www.opry.com See ad on page 50.

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Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 Fourth Ave. N. (37201) (615) 862-6390, www.nashville.gov/ma See ad on page 35.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway (37203) (615) 726-0463

Jack Daniel's Saloon Gaylord Opryland® Resort 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com

Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 902-8211, www.wildhorsesaloon.com See ad on page 42.

Legends Corner 428 Broadway (37203) (615) 248-6334, www.legendscorner.com See ad on page 112.

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Nashville Crossroads 419 Broadway (37203) (615) 313-8012 See ad on page 112.

Bar Twenty3 503 12th Ave. S. (37203) (615) 963-9998 www.bartwenty3.com Graham Central Station 128 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 251-9593

Sole Mio … where the taste of northern Italy and Music City met and fell in love! Divine homemade Italian cuisine for over a decade.

One block from the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Private rooms, catering available.

Perfect for your next special event, Radius10, Nashville’s most renowned, award-winning restaurant, invites you to enjoy the city’s most breathtaking views in our new private dining room and on our 1,000-square-foot covered patio.

Sole Mio Real Italian Cuisine 311 Third Ave. S. (615) 256-4013 www.solemionash.com

Radius10 1103 McGavock St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 259-5105 Fax: (615) 259-5104 www.radius10.com

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The Broadway Honky Tonk District 420 Broadway • Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 251-6812 • www.thestageonbroadway.com

You haven’t seen the real Nashville until you’ve experienced the Lower Broadway Entertainment District. These clubs feature great live country music starting at 11 a.m. and continuing through the night till 2 a.m. every day of the year and there is never a cover charge. See some of America’s best musicians making their mark on country music.

The best of these clubs are Legends Corner, The Stage on Broadway, Second Fiddle and Nashville Crossroads.

Nashville Citysearch voters selected Legends Corner and The Stage as the top two country bars in Nashville. This strip, known as the Honky Tonk District, is located in the heart of downtown adjacent to the famed Ryman Auditorium and near the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The 154 Building 154 Second Ave. N. • Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 822-1523 • Fax: (615) 822-6593 • cmanis@bellsouth.net

The 154 Building at Second Ave. N. – in the district where your friends are!

• Visit Coyote Ugly & Buffalo Billiards, Nashville’s Hottest Spots • A 10,000-Square-Foot Historical Loft for Your Unique Event • Centered in the Heart of Nashville on the River Overlooking the Titans’ Stadium & the Center of Historical Second Ave. N. • Within Walking Distance of Most Nashville Attractions • ATM for Your Convenience

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Private and class instruction in 27 areas of music to pre-college, university and adult students.

Host venue for performing ensembles on campus and throughout Nashville. Six hundredseat Ingram Hall and 275-seat Turner Recital Hall available for rental to not-for-profits.

Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University 2400 Blakemore Ave. (615) 322-7651 www.vanderbilt.edu/blair

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Hwy. 100 (37221) (615) 646-9977, www.dinnertheatre.com

Douglas Corner Café 2106A Eighth Ave. S. (37204) (615) 298-1688

Dave & Buster’s 540 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) (615) 514-1202

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Gibson Bluegrass Showcase 161 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) (615) 514-2200, www.gibsonshowcase.com See ad on page 46.

Fuel 114 Second Ave. S. (37201) (615) 379-2120

Ivories Nightclub, Holiday Inn Select Opryland/Airport 2200 Elm Hill Pk. (37214) (615) 883-9770 See ad on page 64.

Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre 135 Second Ave. N. (37201) (615) 242-8000, www.missmarples.com

Old Hickory Grill Restaurant, Sheraton Music City Hotel 777 McGavock Pk. (37214) (615) 885-2200 See ad on page 72.

Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Dr. (37214) (877) SHOP-FUN, www.oprymills.com See ad on page 114.

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2620 Music Valley Dr. (37214) (615) 885-4788, www.nashvillenightlife.com

DUELING PIANO BAR The Big Bang 411 Broadway, Second Floor (37219) (615) 747-5853, www.thebigbangbar.com

IRISH Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland Resort 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848 www.gaylordopryland.com

PERFORMING ARTS Nashville Chamber Orchestra 2000 Blair Blvd. (37212) (615) 256-6546, www.nco.org Nashville Children’s Theatre 724 Second Ave. S. (37210) (615) 254-9103 www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

VARIETY “A Tribute to the King: Through the Years 1953-1977” Texas Troubadour Theatre 2416 Music Valley Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 758-0098, www.thenashvilleking.com Café Coco 210 Louise Ave. (37203) (615) 321-COCO (2626), www.cafecoco.com www.myspace.com/cafecoco Cascades Terrace Lounge, Gaylord Opryland Resort 2800 Opryland Dr. (37214) (615) 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 59.

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DINNER THEATER

Paradise Park Trailer Park (American) Private Dining: n/a Downtown 411 Broadway (37203) (615) 251-1515 Sambuca 601 12th Ave. S. (37203) (615) 248-2888 www.sambucarestaurant.com See ad on page 110.

Veranda Lounge, Sheraton Music City Hotel 777 McGavock Pk. (37214) (615) 885-2200 www.sheratonmusiccity.com See ad on page 72.

Army of Anyone plays to a standing room only crowd at the Exit/In.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Pl. (37201-2031) (615) 467-6503 www.schermerhornsymphonycenter.org See ad on page 44.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 505 Deaderick St. (37214) (615) 782-4028, www.tpac.org

ROCK Fuel 114 Second Ave. S. (37201), (615) 379-2120 Hard Rock Cafe 100 Broadway (37201) (615) 742-9117, www.hardrock.com See ad on page 8.

SONGWRITERS The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Rd. (37215) (615) 383-1461, www.bluebirdcafe.com Café Coco 210 Louise Ave. (37203) (615) 321-COCO (2626), www.cafecoco.com www.myspace.com/cafecoco Commerce Street Grill, Renaissance Hotel 611 Commerce St., (37203) (615) 255-8400 See ad on page 70.

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shopping SHOPPING MALLS The Mall at Green Hills This mall features some of the finest specialty stores in the area with Pottery Barn, MAC, Origins, Aveda, bebe, Benetton, Betsey Johnson, Coach, Harold’s, Lillie Rubin, Talbots Woman, Tiffany & Co. and many more. Located on the corner of Hillsboro and Abbott Martin. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m. (615) 298-5478. www.themallatgreenhills.com

enclosed food court and a children’s playground. Special gift bags can be prepared for groups, and bus drivers eat free. Only 25 miles east of downtown Nashville on I-40 Exit 238. (615) 444-0433 or (800) 617-2588. www.primeoutlets.com

SPECIALTY SHOPPING The District Don’t miss the heart of Nashville. Located on the banks of the Cumberland River, these charming, century-old Victorian buildings house chic restaurants, hip nightclubs, and trendy shops with everything from jewelry to clothing to local art and nostalgic Americana.

Opry Mills 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.

Including Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Liz Claiborne, and Build-ABear Workshop™. Special group programs offered. Located at 433 Opry Mills Drive. (877) SHOP-FUN. www.oprymills.com See ad on this page.

Historic East Nashville Merchants Association Venture to historic East Nashville and find hidden treasures: art, furniture, clothing, dining, gifts and much more. Southern Living raved about Nashville’s new hot spot: “Its low-key vibe, neighborly feel, and down-to-earth personality make this community a great place to escape the city without leaving town.” www.eastnashville.org

Prime Outlets – Lebanon Prime Outlets – Lebanon offers over 40 brand-name outlets including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor Factory Store and Coach, and an

Jefferson Street Shopping District A historic African-American business and shopping district featuring an eclectic mix of options ranging from art galleries to salons.

Nashville Farmers’ Market Located at 900 Eighth Ave. N., adjacent to the Bicentennial Mall, Farmers’ Market has seven restaurants, a food building, two greenhouses and 208 open-air stalls.

Open year-round. Flea market every weekend. Fresh fruits, vegetables and plants. For information call (615) 880-2001.

FINE ART GALLERIES The Arts Company 215 Fifth Ave. N. (615) 254-2040 www.theartscompany.com LeQuire Gallery 4304 Charlotte Ave., (615) 298-4611 Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission 800 Second Ave. S., Fourth Fl., (615) 862-6720, www.artsnashville.org Plowhaus Artists’ Cooperative 1918 Electric Ave., (615) 262-4042 www.plowhaus.org Ruby Green 514 Fifth Ave. S. Tennessee Art League 808 Broadway, (615) 736-5000 www.tennesseeartleague.org

MUSIC Ernest Tubb Record Shop 417 Broadway, (615) 255-7503 www.ernesttubb.com Ernest Tubb Record Shop 2416 Music Valley Drive, (615) 889-2474 www.ernesttubb.com The Museum Store at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S., (615) 416-2093 www.countrymusichalloffame.com See ad on page 1.

Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Dr. • Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 514-1100 • www.oprymills.com

Opry Mills is Tennessee’s premier retail and entertainment destination accommodating groups with a variety of options: meeting facilities, performance venues, banquet functions, multimedia theatres, team building, theme dining and fabulous shopping. With the best names in retail outlets including OFF 5TH Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor Loft, Liz Claiborne, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Off Broadway Shoes and Bass Pro. Also Aquarium and Rainforest Cafe, Dave & Buster’s and Regal IMAX. Opry Mills is adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland™ Convention Center, General Jackson Showboat and Grand Ole Opry. Contact our tourism department at (615) 514-1100 or Toll-free at (877) SHOP FUN.

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SOUVENIRS, GIFTS & SPECIALTY ITEMS Edwin Watts Golf – Nashville 2510 Music Valley Dr. Frist Center Gift Shop 919 Broadway, (615) 744-3990 www.fristcenter.org Gaylord Opryland Resort 2800 Opryland Dr., (615) 889-1000 www.gaylordopryland.com See ad on page 59.

Hartmann Factory Store 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon (615) 449-8000, www.hartmann.com Missing Link Marketing (Spirit of Nashville Postcards) P.O. Box 120127 (37212) (615) 228-9098, www.spiritofnashville.com

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attractions A Cowboy Town 3665 Knight Dr., White's Creek (37189) Mail: P.O. Box 100442, Nashville (37189) (615) 259-0848 www.acowboytown.com Guests will feel like they’ve stepped into the Old West ... A Cowboy Town features Cowboy Cookouts with live music and old-time gunfights on Saturday nights Also available! Horseback riding, tours, hayrides, saloon, fishing and more. Open Wed.-Sun. “A Tribute to the King: Through the Years 1953-1977” Texas Troubadour Theatre 2416 Music Valley Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 758-0098, www.thenashvilleking.com High-energy show that highlights six eras of the King’s career with over 30 songs and five costumes. This spectacular show has thrilled groups around the country.

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville (37203) (615) 862-5160, www.adventuresci.com Adventure Science Center brings science to life through interactive exhibits such as the Adventure Tower and BodyQuest, planetarium shows and daily science programs. Encourage your child’s imagination and curiosity through the wonders of science at the Adventure Science Center. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville (37221) (615) 646-9977, (800) 282-BARN www.dinnertheatre.com Celebrating four decades as Nashville’s first professional theatre, Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre is well-known for its great buffets and Broadway plays. Open year-round Tue.-Sat.; dinner served 6-7:30 p.m.; show begins 8 p.m.; closed major holidays and first week in January.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville (37205) (615) 356-8000, www.cheekwood.org Centrally located just eight miles from downtown Nashville, Cheekwood offers the perfect setting for off-site meetings, dinners and receptions, and group tours.

Cheekwood’s 55 acres include 11 botanical gardens, the Museum of Art, a walking sculpture trail, educational programs, and a restaurant and gift shop. Cheekwood was built in the late 1920s and was once the private estate of the Cheek family.

Cooter’s Place Nashville 2613 McGavock Pk., Nashville (37214) (615) 872-8358, www.cootersplace.com “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.

Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Rd., Nashville (37205) (615) 356-0501, (800) 270-3991 www.bellemeadeplantation.com Once a world-renowned Thoroughbred horse farm, Belle Meade Plantation today showcases an 1853 Greek Revival mansion and seven outbuildings, including the colossal Carriage House and stables housing an antique carriage collection.

This magnificent site provides a unique, historical backdrop for events from 50 to 600. Special group tours by costumed guides available. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (last tour at 4 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville (37203) (615) 416-2001, (800) 852-6437 www.countrymusichalloffame.com See ad on page 1.

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville’s vibrant entertainment district, the 130,000square-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. On-site catering is available for groups of 30 to 2,300. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville (37212) (615) 460-5459, www.belmontmansion.com 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, and was famous for its gardens, statuary and furnishings, many of which can still be seen today. The elegant Grand Salon with its regal staircase may be used for special events and dining functions after hours.

Open for touring Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 pm., Sun. 1-4 p.m.

Cultural Museum at Scarritt-Bennett Center 1104 19th Ave. S., Nashville (37212-2166) (615) 340-7481 www.scarrittbennett.org/museum.htm The museum features permanent exhibits on traditional, historic and modern cultures as well as having an international doll collection. A $1-per-person donation is made at the library’s front desk. The International Doll Room shown by appointment only Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Museum is open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.; closed federal holidays.

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville (37203) (615) 244-3340, www.fristcenter.org The Frist Center is located in downtown Nashville’s former main post office, an elegant art deco building completed in 1934. A non-collecting institution, the center is dedicated to presenting exciting and inspiring visual art from around the world. The center’s auditorium accommodates 225 theater-style, 200 for a banquet or 275 for a reception.

Receptions of up to 490 can be hosted in the ornate lobby adjacent to the auditorium. Seasonally, the courtyard is available for a variety of events. Fullservice catering and event planning services are available.

General Jackson® Showboat 2812 Opryland Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 458-3930, www.generaljackson.com See ad on page 42.

The General Jackson Showboat, a grand four-deck paddlewheeler, 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. Event capacity: 1100 guests.

Grand Ole Opry 2802 Opryland Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 871-OPRY, www.opry.com See ad on page 50.

The Grand Ole Opry always features the best in country music. With a cast that includes Dierks Bentley, Little Jimmy Dickens, Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood and many more, the Opry gives audiences the chance to watch country music history as it unfolds. Shows are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. (March through December). Performs at the Ryman Auditorium November through February; Opry House March through October.

Grand Ole Opry Museum 2802 Opryland Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 871-OPRY, www.opry.com See ad on page 45.

Located in the Opry Plaza, 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, who made the Opry famous, is told through a series of electronic displays and interactive video devices that invite visitors to become involved in the exhibits.

Historic Mansker’s Station Frontier Life Center 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville (37072) (615) 859-3678 A carefully reconstructed civilian log station and a 1787 plantation house illustrate the transition from frontier life to estate living. Sample Southern hospitality as costumed interpreters demonstrate the skills and crafts necessary for survival.

New visitors center gift shop, introductory video, blacksmith shop and much more.

Limited tours in Jan. and Feb. Allow one hour. Open March-December, Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pk., Nashville (37210) (615) 742-7445, www.lanemotormuseum.org Lane Motor Museum features a collection of rare and unique vehicles not usually seen in the U.S. You will discover approximately 150 cars and motorcycles on display. Hold your next meeting or event with a unique vehicle collection as your backdrop. Open Thu.-Mon., 10 a. m.-5 p.m., $5 adults, $3 seniors 55+; under 18: free. Admission prices subject to change.

Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre 135 Second Ave. N., Nashville (37201) (615) 242-8000, www.missmarples.com There’s something sinister on Second Avenue. Whodunit? You and your table of amateur detectives will work together to solve a musical-comedic mystery throughout dinner. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner served at 7:30 p.m.

Music City Queen 2812 Opryland Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 458-3930, www.generaljackson.com The majestic Music City Queen is 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.

Whatever your need, enjoy the breathtaking scenes along the Cumberland on the Music City Queen. Capacity: 300 guests.

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum 301 Sixth Ave. S., Nashville (37203) (615) 244-3263 www.musicianshalloffame.com This large, interactive complex pays tribute to the musicians who make the music come to life. The Hall of Fame focuses on legends from all genres, while the museum features artifacts capturing some of music’s most historic sessions. Theater, performance hall and recording studio also on site.

Nashville Children’s Theatre 724 Second Ave. S., Nashville (37210) (615) 254-9103 www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Nashville Children’s Theatre, a nonprofit professional theatre, was founded in 1931 by the Junior League of Nashville and is recognized as the oldest children’s theatre in the United States. Nashville Children’s Theater was recently ranked one of the top five children’s theatres in the U.S. by TIME magazine.

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The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson I-40, Exit 221, 4580 Rachel’s Ln. Hermitage (37076) (615) 889-2941, www.thehermitage.com See ad on page 46.

A major restoration has returned President Andrew Jackson’s beloved Hermitage to its appearance during his retirement years from 1837 to 1845. Tours of this National Historic Landmark include film, museum, Hermitage mansion, Tulip Grove mansion, original farmhouse, period garden and Jackson’s tomb. The 1836 mansion stands amidst 700 acres of woodlands 15 minutes east of downtown Nashville. Day and night facility rentals, after-hours tours, and onsite catering are available. Museum store and cafe on site. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; closed the third week of January, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2620 Music Valley Dr., Nashville (37214) (615) 885-4747, www.nashvillenightlife.com Dine with the stars! Enjoy a full Southern buffet with all the trimmings and a 1 1/2-hour country music variety show. Meet and greet the stars of the Grand Ole Opry like Tommy Cash, Steve Hall and Shotgun Red from “Hee Haw,” Johnny Counterfit, Jeannie Seely, and Cindy Moore as Minnie Pearl, to name a few. This venue is also available for private parties and special events.

The General Jackson Showboat makes its way up the Cumberland River

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Nashville Shores Outdoor Water Park 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage (37076) (615) 889-7050, www.nashvilleshores.com Water park located on 385 acres on Percy Priest Lake. Features the seven largest water slides in middle Tennessee!

Lakeside cabins, jet ski and pontoon boat rentals, and much more. Also specialize in group picnics and corporate outings for 50 to 5,000.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Rd., Nashville (37211) (615) 887-6370, www.nashvillezoo.org Hold your next meeting, seminar or company picnic on zoo grounds. Indoor and outdoor space available.

Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville (37214) (877) SHOP FUN, www.oprymills.com See ad on page 114.

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.

Including OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble, Liz Claiborne Outlet and Aquarium Restaurant.

Special group programs offered.

Purity Dairy Inc. 360 Murfreesboro Rd., Nashville (37216) (615) 244-1900, www.puritydairies.com Call to schedule a plant tour that showcases the delicious milk and ice cream. Tours are offered five days a week, and no charge for any age or group size.

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville (37219) (615) 458-8700, www.ryman.com The Ryman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark and former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974), continues its century-old music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. By day, the Ryman offers tours that showcase the legendary stars who have graced her stage, from country’s biggest names to Mae West, Rudolph Valentino, and W.C. Fields. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round.

To order tickets or for more information on the Ryman Auditorium please call (615) 889-3060, stop by the Ryman Box Office, or log on to www.ryman.com.

Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University Main Lobby, Sarratt Student Center Vanderbilt Place near 24th Avenue Nashville (37240) (615) 322-2471 www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt/gallery.htm Sarratt Gallery features 10 exhibits a year of contemporary art by regional and national artists. Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. During holidays and semester breaks, the gallery closes weekdays at 4:30 p.m. and is closed on weekends. Free.

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Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 501 Broadway Ave., inside the Sommet Center, Nashville (37203) (615) 242-4750, www.tshf.net 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. The museum is available for group tours. The museum can also be rented for private parties or receptions. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville (37220) (615) 832-8197 www.travellersrestplantation.org Experience “A Thousand Years of History” at Travellers Rest – Nashville’s only 18th-century historic home open to the public. Tours with costumed docents available seven days a week. The site’s beautiful reproduction barn is available for after-hours rentals, meetings, retreats and receptions. For rental information call Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.

The Upper Room Chapel and Museum 1908 Grand Ave., Nashville (37212) (615) 340-7207, www.upperroom.org/chapel The chapel features an 8-foot by 17-foot wood carving of “The Last Supper” copied from da Vinci’s painting and an 8-foot by 20-foot stained-glass window with a Pentecost theme. The museum features art galleries of religious subjects painted from 1300 to 1990, English porcelains, manuscripts, books, seasonal displays of nativity scenes and Ukrainian eggs. Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed all major holidays. Free.

Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery 23rd & West End Avenues Nashville (37203) (615) 322-0605, www.vanderbilt.edu/gallery The Fine Arts Gallery features six exhibitions each year that represent the diversity of artistic production today, as well as throughout the history of Eastern and Western art. A portion of the gallery space is frequently dedicated to the exhibition of selected works 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. In addition to exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection and organized from public and private sources, a number of traveling exhibitions are presented as well. Free.

Watkins College of Art&Design and the Watkins Film School 2298 Metrocenter Blvd., Nashville (37228) (615) 383-4848, www.watkins.edu Offers eight year-round exhibits in the Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Gallery consisting

of both artwork from well-known artists and Watkins students enrolled in the College’s BFA programs. In addition, the Jack C. Massey Exhibit Hall features student work year-round.

Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N., Nashville (37201) (615) 902-8211, www.wildhorsesaloon.com See ad on page 42.

Kick up a good time at the Wildhorse Saloon! 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.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE ATTRACTIONS George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center 1950 Cascade Hollow Rd. Tullahoma (37388) (931) 857-3124, Ext. 229 www.georgedickel.com George Dickel manufactures some of Tennessee’s finest sippin’ whiskey.

George Dickel will host your meeting, and afterwards your group can enjoy a private tour of the distillery. George Dickel is sure to create a unique and memorable experience for your group. Come see us!

Historic Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin (37064) (615) 794-0903 Possibly the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War took place at the Battle of Franklin. On Nov. 30, 1864, Carnton was engulfed by Confederate troops moving toward well-entrenched Federal troops and a devastating battle. Later the mansion housed hundreds of the more than 6,000 Confederate casualties, leaving the floors permanently blood-stained.

Adjoining the property is the largest private Confederate cemetery in the nation, a National Historic Landmark and final resting place of Confederates killed during battle. Open April-October, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.; November-March, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.; closed most major holidays.

Jack Daniel Distillery Lynchburg (37352) (931) 759-6180, www.jackdaniels.com Jack Daniel Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive personally guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous Tennessee whiskey-making process. Corporate conference facility available (seats 100, classroom style).

Open daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. See ad on page 115.

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RUNNING

Nashville Sounds (AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers; 72 home games) 534 Chestnut St. (37203) (615) 242-4371 www.nashvillesounds.com The 2005 Pacific Coast League Champions and 2006 Division Champions are Nashville’s oldest sports franchise.

The Sounds have played at Herschel Greer Stadium since 1978.

Nashville Predators – NHL Sommet Center 501 Broadway (37203) Tickets & Information: (615) 770-PUCK FAX (615) 770-2309 www.nashvillepredators.com Coming off another playoff season, the Nashville Predators are ready to begin their 10th anniversary season with their signature, on-the-edge excitement. Group tickets available at a discounted rate. All Inclusive Zone available with game tickets and allyou-can-eat food and beverage. Suites can also be rented on a game night basis.

Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon (800) 311-1255 www.cmmarathon.com Entering its ninth year, the marathon welcomes more than 23,000 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.

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RACING

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Sommet Center 501 Broadway (37203) (615) 242-4750, www.tshf.net Paying tribute to Tennessee’s rich sports history with exhibits on sports from team to extreme.

Museum features 7,500 square feet of interactive displays and two theaters with streaming video.

Professional Sports BASEBALL

Tennessee Titans – NFL LP Field One Titans Way (37213) Information Line: (615) 565-4200 www.titansonline.com The AFC South Tennessee Titans begin their ninth sold-out season in the muchheralded home of the NFL’s “loudest fans.” Home games for the 2007-2008 season include visits from division rivals Houston, Indianapolis and Jacksonville.

Nashville Kats – AFL Sommet Center 501 Broadway (37203) Tickets & Information: (615) 565-4700 FAX (615) 565-4252 www.katsonline.com Don't miss the hard-hitting action of Nashville's fast-paced, arena football team fresh from their playoff season. Season runs March-June with playoffs in July.

Music City Motorplex Tennessee State Fairgrounds 625 Smith Ave. (37203) Tickets & Information: (615) 726-1818 FAX (615) 726-0691 www.musiccitymotorplex.com Rated the “No. 1 Short Track in America,” the track hosts NASCAR stock car racing each Saturday night weekly from March through November.

Located near downtown Nashville.

Nashville Superspeedway 4847F McCrary Rd., Lebanon (37090) Tickets & Information: (866) RACE-TIX (722-3849 www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com Middle Tennessee’s newest sports venue is the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, located 40 minutes from downtown Nashville. Take I-40 to I-840 and then Exit 65. The 1.3-mile tri-oval track is home to both Indy and NASCAR racing events.

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Sports & Recreation

HALL OF FAME

Golf Courses PUBLIC COURSES Harpeth Hills Golf Course 2424 Old Hickory Blvd. (37221) (615) 862-8493 18 holes; par 72 McCabe Golf Course 46th Ave. N. and Murphy Rd. (37209) (615) 862-8491, 27 holes; par 70, par 36

Sommet Center, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the Nashville Kats and Nashville Predators

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Percy Warner Golf Course Forrest Park Dr. off Belle Meade Blvd. (37205) (615) 352-9958 9 holes; par 34 Shelby Golf Course South 19th and Fatherland (37206) (615) 862-8474 18 holes; par 72 Ted Rhodes Golf Course 1901 Ed Temple Blvd. (37208) (615) 862-8463 18 holes; par 72 Two Rivers Golf Course Two Rivers Pkwy. & McGavock (near Opryland) (37214) (615) 889-2675 18 holes; par 72 Vinny Links Golf Course 2009 Sevier St. (37206) (615) 880-1720 9 holes; par 28 (open Memorial Day-Labor Day)

RESORT COURSES Gaylord Springs Golf Links 18 Springhouse Ln. (37214) (615) 458-1730 www.gaylordsprings.com 18 holes; par 72 Hermitage Golf Course 3939 Old Hickory Blvd.

Old Hickory (37138) (615) 847-4001 www.hermitagegolf.com 36 holes; par 72, par 72 Vanderbilt Legends Club 1500 Legends Club Ln., Franklin (37069) (615) 791-8100 www.legendsclub.com 36 holes; par 71, par 72

Tennis Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center 222 25th Ave. N. (37203), (615) 862-8490 www.sportsplextennis.com 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.

Collegiate Sports 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 Southeastern Conference, Ohio Valley Conference and Atlantic Sun Conference play. Nashville also plays host each December to the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl presented by Bridgestone, which pits the SEC against the ACC in college football action. This year’s game is set for Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Log on to www.musiccitybowl.com for more information.

Sporting Events Nashville Boat & Sport Show . . . . January Sprint Sound & Speed: A Celebration of Music & Motorsports . . . . . January 12-13, 2008 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet . . . . . . February Spring Clash CRA & ASA Division . . . . . . . . . . . . March

GREAT OPTIONS FOR GREAT EVENTS Get in the Game Centennial Sportsplex, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Gentry Complex, Memorial Gymnasium, Vanderbilt Legends Club or Gaylord Spring Golf Links Whether it’s exploring sports from team to extreme at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, a tennis round-robin at Centennial Sportsplex, a golf tournament at Gaylord Springs Golf Links or the Vanderbilt Legends Club or a good-natured basketball game at Tennessee State University or Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym … your delegates can get in on the action.

Games People Play LP Field, Sommet Center or Greer Stadium No matter what the season, someone’s always playing in Music City. Rent a private suite to enjoy the NFL

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2008 Men’s & Women’s OVC Basketball SemiFinals & Finals. . . . . . . . . March 6-9, 2008 2008 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament . . March 6-9, 2008 NASCAR Busch Series & ARCA Series . . . Easter Weekend Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon. . . . . . . . . . . April 26, 2008 Annual Running of the Iroquois Steeplechase . . .Second Saturday in May Music City Hits Girls’ Softball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . June NASCAR Bush Series . . . . . . . . . . . . June Indy Car & Indy Pro Series . . . . . . . . . July NASCAR Bush East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July NASCAR Craftsman Truck & ARCA Series . . . . . . . . . . August John Merritt Classic (TSU Football/Charity Golf Weekend) . . . . .Labor Day Weekend Ted Rhodes Golf Classic. . . . . September All American 400 . . . . . . . . . . November Longhorn Championship FINALS Rodeo . . . November 9-10, 2007 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2007 For more information, contact the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau at (615) 259-4730.

Tennessee Titans, AFL Nashville Kats or NHL Nashville Predators in action. For summer fun, feast on popcorn, peanuts and Cracker Jacks as you root, root, root for the home team at a Nashville Sounds game (AAA for the Milwaukee Brewers).

Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite G-250 Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 259-4730 www.visitmusiccity.com