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2 3 As sunny summer days slip into crisp autumn evenings, Nashville hosts an incredible array of fun events that add to any Music City itinerary. Summer

June’s blockbuster event is the CMA Music Festival (June 6-9), where you can rub shoulders with your favorite stars during fan events, daytime block parties and evening concerts, including the CMT Music Awards. The Juneteenth Annual Harmonic

Fitness Fun Day takes place at Hadley Park on June 15. The event is free and for all ages. July kicks off with the spectacular Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! celebration at Riverfront Park. Ranked as one of the nation’s best fireworks displays, this event offers multiple days of activities.

OPPOSITE/ Fireworks light up the Nashville skyline on July 4th. THIS PAGE/ 1. LP Field is the home stadium of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. 2. This year marks Germantown’s 33rd annual Oktoberfest. 3. More than 50 cultures are represented through music, dance, activities, crafts and food at the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival.

All of the free July 4th festivities begin midday with incredible live performances – The Band Perry is this year’s headliner – from some of Music City’s best musicians and family activities. This all leads to a star-studded concert and pyrotechnics display accompanied by the GRAMMY® -winning Nashville Symphony, which lasts well over 25 minutes. This year, we celebrate for three days (July 4-6), so make a long weekend of it! The popular Music City Hot Chicken Festival, also held on July 4th in East Nashville, adds fuel to the fireworks. It’s so easy to eat your way through August. The month begins with the annual Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville, one of Nashville’s hip and eclectic emerging neighborhoods. A local favorite, the event uses art and cuisine to bring tomato-lovers together to pay homage to the fruit. No doubt some of those tasty garden treats make their way into the secret sauces at Riverfront Park’s Music City Festival & BBQ Championship, which features family-friendly activities, a kids’ zone, the annual Swine Ball and, of course, plenty of great Music City live entertainment and mouthwatering barbecue.

Autumn

Magic is in the air as football season takes hold in Music City. Nashville has hard-hitting action from both the

NFL Tennessee Titans and the SEC Vanderbilt Commodores. The pros hit the gridiron at LP Field for two preseason and eight home games, including matches against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans. And don’t forget to follow the puck as the NHL Nashville Predators take to the ice at Bridgestone Arena in the trek to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Folks will head outdoors for the annual Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon in early September, the TACA Fall Craft Fair in Centennial Park in late September, the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival in early October and Germantown’s popular Oktoberfest in mid-October. Fall is also filled with song. The Music City Eats Festival, featuring the Kings of Leon, takes center stage Sept. 20-22. Then Zac Brown Band’s wildly popular Southern Ground Music & Food Festival, Sept. 27-29, is back for a repeat performance. The second annual event promises to be bigger and better, featuring multiple days of fantastic live music on Nashville’s Lawn at Riverfront Park. October’s Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash celebrates the venerable music venue’s 88th year. And November packs in the stars for the 47th annual CMA Awards broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in early November, followed by the live Country Christmas concert taping.

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Nashville offers many great reasons to visit during the holiday season, starting with the annual tradition of lighting the trees at the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, which transforms the resort into a winter wonderland. Be sure to enjoy the annual live holiday show, which features the famed Rockettes and other great musical guests. And don’t miss the Grand Ole Opry when shows are staged at the Ryman.

Two huge events wrap up 2013. First, the annual Music City Bowl pits an SEC team against an ACC rival at LP Field in late December (go to visitmusiccity.com for more information). Then, the city rings in the new year Music City-style at the annual Music City Bash on Broadway. The free downtown festival on New Year’s Eve has great live music in the afternoon, leading up to headline entertainment and the famous Music Note Drop® to usher in 2014.

1. The Tennessee Titans draw thousands of fans looking for exciting NFL action. 2. The Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon is the largest women’s half marathon series in the country. 3. Millions of lights adorn the trees at the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center during the holidays. 4. The Nashville Predators host their home games at Bridgestone Arena. 5. Miranda Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year at the CMA Awards in 2012.

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From upscale, inventive restaurants getting raves from foodies around the country to funky, down-home barbecue joints, Nashville’s restaurants are making the city a premier dining destination. And no matter if you find yourself on or off the beaten path, Music City’s neighborhoods have something delicious and unique to offer. Downtown

Nashville’s bustling downtown offers plenty of great options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start the day at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant for Southerninspired favorites, then move on to lunch at The Southern Steak & Oyster, an original, locally owned eatery that features a menu “South of Somewhere.” Varallo’s Chile Parlor & Restaurant and Demos’ Steak & Spaghetti House are two longtime city favorites offering local fare at affordable prices. Provence Breads & Cafe, attached

to the city’s breathtaking public library, the Frist Center Café, located in the worldrenowned art gallery, and Two Twenty Two Grill, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, are great places to enjoy relaxed, light lunches and some of the city’s outstanding attractions. At night, go enjoy fine upscale dining at the world-famous Capitol Grille in the historic Hermitage Hotel or at Morton’s Steakhouse. Diners will also enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere at the Wildhorse Saloon, Etch, the National Underground or Sole Mio.

1. Rock shrimp tempura is served with black sesame and Korean-chile mayonette at Virago. 2. Watermark has been featured in publications such as Southern Living, The New York Times, Food & Wine and more. 3. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village is a local favorite for breakfast. 4. A popular dish at Giovanni Ristorante is Mediterranean sea bass steamed in a sea salt crust served with grilled vegetables. 5. Scallops and prawn with local greens and vegetables are on the menu at Etch. 6. On a nice day, you can enjoy a delicious Mexican meal on the patio at Taco Mamacita.

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East Nashville

Just across the river, the hip East Nashville neighborhood boasts Holland House Bar & Refuge as a star in its crown, its innovative cuisine and cocktail artistry nationally noted. Eastland Cafe is another great neighborhood restaurant, or enjoy live music with dinner at The Family Wash. For gourmet burgers and beer, take a seat at The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden.

Germantown

Just north of downtown, the Nashville Farmers’ Market is a popular spot for locals who enjoy its varied dining options including Cajun, Indian, Greek, barbecue, and pizza, as well as a couple of sweet shops. For even more treats, try Germantown’s Cupcake Collection, a family-owned confectionary (and an obsession for some Nashvillians). The Original Nooley’s and Swett’s Restaurant are Nashville icons and longtime favorites for a casual meal. And Germantown Cafe is the place to go for an evening out on the town.

Green Hills

The Green Hills area features Table 3 Restaurant & Market, which serves French food in an authentic bistro atmosphere. There’s also a market and bakery next door with sandwiches, salads, soups and freshly made pastries. At F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar, chefs use fresh, local and regional ingredients to create their eclectic menu and, of course, great, live music can be enjoyed each evening. Music and food are also on the menu at the legendary Bluebird Cafe. Classic American comfort food is on tap at Nero’s Grill.

The Gulch

The Gulch is one of the city’s most exciting areas and offers interesting dining options. Kayne Prime features steak and seafood, and is joined by Watermark and Virago in offering a memorable upscale dining experience. Sambuca is home to a crowd of well-heeled diners who also frequent Music City Flats, Bar Louie and Whiskey Kitchen for more casual fare.

1. Santa Fe Cattle Co. is known for its fajitas, as well as steaks and ribs. 2. Don’t miss the beer garden for a burger or German wurst at The Pharmacy in East Nashville. 3. Mignon Francois proudly serves homemade cupcakes at The Cupcake Collection, located in her Germantown home.

Hillsboro Village

Nestled next to Vanderbilt and Belmont universities, Hillsboro Village eateries are humming. Pancake Pantry is an established favorite for Nashville’s locals, visitors and celebrities (be sure to get in line early!). Jackson’s Bar & Bistro, Cabana and Sunset Grill are popular dining destinations, each offering its own character and flavor to diners.

Midtown

Midtown and West End Avenue are home to a number of outstanding eateries. The Catbird Seat has garnered substantial national attention for its unique menu and five-star dining experience. More tasty choices include Midtown Cafe, Valentino’s Ristorante, The Row, South Street, Bound’ry, Soulshine Pizza Factory and Jimmy Kelly’s, legendary for its delicious steaks and storied history. If you’re craving Mexican, don’t miss Taco Mamacita for interesting takes on traditional favorites.

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Music Valley

The Music Valley area offers a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy great food and music at John A’s, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Cock of the Walk and the Nashville Palace. If your plans include a stroll inside the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, enjoy everything from bangers and mash at Findley’s Irish Pub to classic American fare at Cascades American Café to aged steaks at Old Hickory Steakhouse.

12South

The 12th Avenue South neighborhood has become a foodie haven. Burger Up offers a creative menu of healthy burgers and salads, and Urban Grub serves up an incredible dining experience with one of the most interesting menus in the city. Edley’s Bar-B-Q has earned a devoted following with locals and visitors alike, and Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse is the place to grab a cup of coffee or light lunch and get a taste of the “hood.”

4. Urban Grub serves a variety of Southern specialties, fresh seafood, and cantina-style tacos and enchiladas. 5. Products on Burger Up’s menu come from local farms where the animals are treated humanely. 6. The cassoulet at Table 3 is made with slow-cooked pork shoulder, white beans, duck confit, garlic sausage and a fried egg.

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Downtown Nashville has long been known as the entertainment hub of the city. The SoBro neighborhood is one of the city’s fastest-growing areas, thanks to a major real estate boom that has expanded the downtown entertainment core to offer visitors more than ever. Already home to the breathtaking Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and the vast Bridgestone Arena, SoBro awaits the opening of several new attractions, restaurants and hotels in 2013 that will transform it into one of downtown’s trendiest districts.

Omni Nashville Hotel/Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

The sleek, new Omni Nashville Hotel, opening in winter 2013 with 800 rooms, Mokara spa, fitness center and rooftop pool deck, will connect with both the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and the new Music City Center.

OPPOSITE/ Nashville’s famed entertainment district is the place to be for live music. THIS PAGE/1. A unique way to tour the city is aboard the Nashville Pedal Tavern. 2. One of the area’s newest attractions is the Johnny Cash Museum, which honors the Man in Black. 3. Home to the GRAMMY®-winning Nashville Symphony, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center hosts classical, jazz and pops concerts.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is undergoing a 200,000-square-foot expansion that will double its size. The expansion will include an 800-seat theater and a new education center and children’s gallery partially funded by country superstar Taylor Swift. Together, the Omni Hotel, expanded Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and Music City Center will be a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination for convention-goers, local residents and tourists alike.

New SoBro Area Hotels

Also slated to open in late 2013 is the new Hyatt Place Nashville/ Downtown. The 13-story, 255-room Hyatt Place hotel is only one block from the Music City Center and around the corner from countless live music venues on Lower Broadway.

Other new hotels dotting the landscape include a 200-room Hilton Garden Inn on Third Avenue South, a Nashville-based Pinnacle Hotels property on Fifth Avenue South and several others that will be announced in 2013.

Eat Your Heart Out

Dining in SoBro got kicked up a notch in 2012 with the opening of The Southern Steak & Oyster restaurant on the ground floor of the Pinnacle building at Symphony Place. With its fabulous fare, The Southern has quickly become a flagship restaurant for the SoBro district, regularly attracting the movers and shakers of the city. The Encore building also eagerly welcomed a hip new restaurant, Etch, in 2012. Located on the Encore’s ground floor, Etch specializes in adventuresome flavors such as Moroccan Spiced Duck Breast and Octopus Bruschetta.

1. Kix Brooks and Reba McEntire are just two of the many people who have contributed to preserving Nashville’s musical heritage and have stars on the Music City Walk of Fame. 2. Musical legends such as Patsy Cline, Ray Charles, Taylor Swift and many more have had exhibits at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. 3. The Southern Steak & Oyster is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Other popular options in the area are The Listening Room Cafe, where you can grab a bite while catching a performance from a local singer/songwriter, and Husk, James Beard winner Sean Brock’s second location of the critically acclaimed restaurant in Charleston, SC.

Johnny Cash Museum

Country music fans won’t want to miss the new Johnny Cash Museum, which opened in 2013 near the intersection of Third Avenue South and Broadway. The $7 million, two-story museum was the dream of Bill Miller, a lifelong friend of the Man in Black. With memorabilia from the Cash family, Miller’s personal collection and a former Cash museum in Hendersonville, it is one of the most comprehensive Cash collections in the country.

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4. Duck confit is served with fig foie gras butter, orange peel bread and blackberries at Etch. 5. In addition to the Omni Nashville Hotel’s luxury rooms and convenience to downtown attractions, the hotel will also include a spa, rooftop pool, dining and live music. 6. Bridgestone Arena is home to the NHL’s Nashville Predators and the Visitor Center, located in the bottom of the arena tower. 7. Horse-drawn carriage tours are available to enjoy the sights of Nashville.

There’s no question that Nashville is Music City. Every neighborhood features live music options showcasing all genres of music in authentic and unpretentious atmospheres. Begin your experience downtown. Stroll along Broadway any hour of the day and hear some of the country’s best bluegrass, country, Americana or rock ’n’ roll pouring from honky-tonk doors, a cool club or a sidewalk troubadour.

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Each honky-tonk has its own unique character, with a vast history of the stars who got their start playing there. There are the legends, such as Tootsies Orchid Lounge, where Grand Ole Opry and Music Row greats hung out for decades, and where you may spot an up-and-coming Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson. Down the street, on honkytonk highway, traditional country also put Robert’s Western World on the map for music lovers from around the globe. And for a change of pace, you can’t beat downtown’s “Rock Block,” with Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in lively Printers Alley for jazz and blues, National Underground, with its roster of country and rock performers, and the iconic Hard Rock Cafe for the latest sounds in rock and pop. Head east or west from downtown, and the music plays on. With approximately 120 clubs in the city, it’s easy to find places to listen. Keep an eye out for the guitar-pick signs indicating a Live Music Venue at many spots. Be sure to download the Nashville Live Music App on your smartphone, and discover the nightly lineup of entertainment at clubs all over the Nashville area. In East Nashville, The 5 Spot is the hip place to be, featuring music that ranges from string band to doo-wop and ’60s rock. The Family Wash offers rock, jazz and a dollop of country. Jazz takes center stage at F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Green Hills, and the legendary Bluebird Cafe hosts its popular “musicians in the

round” shows, where writers tell the stories behind the songs they’re playing in an intimate setting. And you won’t want to miss a Music City Roots show at The Loveless Barn, featuring a wide variety of talented artists. The Gulch area boasts the famous Station Inn, a venerated bluegrass venue. Drop by Mercy Lounge or Exit/In or 3rd & Lindsley to hear local rock and indie music. Festivals are another great way to hear the Nashville sound. Zac Brown Band’s Southern Ground Music & Food Festival comes back to Nashville in September, featuring multiple days of fantastic live performances. Last year’s guests included greats Gregg Allman, John Mayer and Sheryl Crow. More than 70 hours of live country music lures fans from around the globe to the annual CMA Music Festival in June. And the Americana Music Festival offers the best live performances in its genre in September. A great way to enjoy some of Nashville’s best music is at Musician’s Corner in Centennial Park, where free live performances take place every Saturday afternoon in May, June, September and October. Or take in a big-name performance at the Bridgestone Arena or Ryman Auditorium and classical fare at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Whatever your ears are hungry for, Nashville is singing your song.

1. Damien Horne is one of many singer/songwriters to get his start in Nashville. 2. Countless musicians, including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, The Indigo Girls and many others, began their careers singing at The Bluebird Cafe. 3. The Delta Saints put on a show for the crowd at Exit/In. 4. Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant hosts the Puckett’s Rising Star singer-songwriter open mic contest. 5. Stetson Adkisson and Cia Cherryholmes perform at the Hard Rock Cafe.

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facts & information visitor information/Trip Planning (800) 657-6910/(615) 259-4747 The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp operates a Visitor Services Call Center to assist with planning and booking your trip to Music City. Visitor assistants can help guests choose hotels, book rooms or vacation packages, and provide details on upcoming events. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or book rooms online at visitmusiccity.com/placestostay.

Two Locations 501 Broadway 259-4747 150 Fourth Ave. N. 259-4730 Two Visitor Centers offer discounted attraction tickets, a variety of brochures and coupons, and concierge assistance. The Broadway location in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Broadway, has the Music City Marketplace, a music-themed gift shop with a large selection of unique Nashville gifts. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The second center is at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Nashville City Maps

City maps are available at the Visitor Centers, the Nashville International Airport, the Nashville Convention Center, the Metropolitan Courthouse, in most hotel lobbies or at visitmusiccity.com/ mapsandtransportation.

Disability Services Disability Information Office Howard Office Building, information and referral office: 862-6492

MTA Access Ride Wheelchair-equipped van service: 880-3970. Call in advance for reservations. $2.50 flat rate.

International Services Foreign Currency Exchange Regions Bank Downtown and most branches: 748-2941 Nashville International Airport Wright Travel Business Center: 275-2660 Translation Services Tennessee Foreign Language Institute 227 French Landing Drive, Ste. 100 741-7579

Connecting to the Music

A free Nashville Live Music App, (visitmusiccity. com/nashvillemusicapp) available for both iPhone and Android devices, locates live music venues throughout the city and tells you who’s on stage. Users can search by area of town or venue name, and a handy map function will show your location and the live music venue options nearby. No app? No problem. Look for the series of guitar pick sidewalk signs that indicate where great live music can be found. For more information, go to visitmusiccity.com/music/livemusic.

Finding Your Way

Also transforming the way people connect to music in Nashville is the Wayfinding Guidance System. The program integrates pedestrian maps and signage with local street and traffic guidance signs. Located in some of the city’s most-traveled tourist areas, the signs detail the major attractions around the area and help visitors find the sites closest to them. If you’re in downtown Nashville, look for the maps on most lampposts.

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Art Galleries The Arts Company, 215 Fifth Ave. N., 254-2040, (877) 694-2040. A prime downtown art destination. New exhibits monthly, opening during First Saturday Art Crawl receptions. Curatorial and project service. 10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. theartscompany.com Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Dr., 353-6982. This 55-acre botanical garden and art museum, located on the historic Cheek estate, boasts nationally recognized collections of American and contemporary painting and sculpture, a botanical garden named in the top 10 by Southern Living magazine and year-round, family-friendly activities. 9:30 am4:30 pm Tue.-Sat., 11 am-4:30 pm Sun., closed Mon. cheekwood.org Haynes Galleries, 1600 Division St., Ste. 140, 312-7000. This full-service fine art gallery, specializing in American Realism, presents a distinguished list of American masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the best contemporary and emerging artists of the 21st century. 11 am-4 pm Tue.Sat. haynesgalleries.com LeQuire Gallery & Studio, 4304 Charlotte Ave., 298-4611. The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change quarterly, with work

from Alan LeQuire – the nationally recognized sculptor of Musica and Athena Parthenos – always on view. 10 am-3 pm Tue.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon. lequiregallery.com The Rymer Gallery, 233 Fifth Ave. N., 752-6030. Nashville’s largest contemporary gallery, featuring works by more than 40 artists from all over the world. Located on Fifth Avenue of the Arts, in the epicenter of Nashville’s central business district. 11 am-6 pm Tue.-Sat., closed Sun.Mon. therymergallery.com Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University, Main Lobby, Sarratt Student Center, 322-2471. Featuring 10 exhibits a year of contemporary art by regional and national artists. 9 am-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat.-Sun. vanderbilt.edu/sarrattgallery Tinney Contemporary, 237 Fifth Ave. N., 255-7816. Nashville’s premier modern art gallery, specializing in museum-quality art for private and corporate collections. We welcome visitors to view our rotating exhibitions of art by local and international artists. 11 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. tinneycontemporary.com

Attractions Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., 862-5160. It’s an amazing, original, scientific adventure! Complete your astronaut training and tour the solar system in the Space Chase exhibit wing. Make your way Down the Hatch to The Heart of It All, Body Battles,

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BrainStorm Theater and other interactive exhibits in BodyQuest, as you learn how your body works. Plus, experience the Adventure Tower, Sudekum Planetarium, BlueMax and more. 10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 pm Sun. adventuresci.com Advertising Partner, p. 36 Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs, 297-2250. Adventures for individuals, families and groups of all types. A nationally recognized leader in experience-based team building and outdoor recreational adventure. Experience the thrilling zipline tour nestled in 40 acres of old-growth forest. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. adventureworks.com Advertising Partner, p. 31 Antique Archaeology Nashville, 1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130, 810-9906. Opened in a turn-of-the-century automobile factory, Marathon Village, by Mike Wolfe of American Pickers, the store features antiques, vintage items, folk art and Antique Archaeology merchandise. 10 am6 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun. antiquearchaeology.com Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington, 395-0102. Located only 25 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee’s premier winery offers breathtaking views and outstanding wines for tasting. 11 am-8 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. arringtonvineyards.com

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attractions Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., 846-3150. The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville, and an intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House project. belcourt.org Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., 741-5280. Tour Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map, a walkway featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary history wall. The park closes at dark. state.tn.us/ environment/parks/bicentennial Cooter’s, 2613 McGavock Pk., 872-8358. Dukes of Hazzard museum and theme store operated by Ben “Cooter” Jones features the General Lee, props, memorabilia and personal appearances by original cast members. Museum: 9 am-8 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-9 pm Sat., 9 am-6 pm Sun. cootersplace.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Corsair Artisan Distillery, 1200 Clinton St., #110, 200-0320. An independent craft distillery handcrafting small batches of spirits and whiskey using classic pot stills. Visitors are welcome for tours of the distillery, with tasting room visits for the 21-and-up crowd. Open at 3:30 pm Tue.-Fri., 12:30 pm Sat. Last tour starts at 6:30 pm. corsairartisan.com Cumberland Caverns, 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd., McMinnville, (931) 668-4396. Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year round, seven days a week, with scenic walking tours daily, daytime adventure trips and overnight spelunking with camping in the cave. Home of Bluegrass Underground. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun. cumberlandcaverns.com

George Dickel Distillery, 1950 Cascade Hollow Rd., Tullahoma, (931) 857-3124. Visit the distillery to discover George Dickel’s award-winning whiskey and its time-honored traditions. The visitor center is filled with antiques and special memories. Drop a line to friends at our very own U.S. post office – the only working post office at any distillery in the country. 9 am-4 pm Tue.-Sat. (except major holidays); last tour starts at 3:30 pm. georgedickel.com Advertising Partner, p. 46 Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Dr., (800) SEE-OPRY. The show that made country music famous presents the country’s new stars, superstars and legends all on one stage. Check the website for show schedule. opry.com Advertising Partner, p. 32 Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tours, 2804 Opryland Dr., (800) SEE-OPRY. Go backstage! This tour is a must for anyone visiting Nashville. Go behind the scenes of the show that made country music famous and walk in the footsteps of country legends and superstars. Visit the website for tour schedules and reservations. Daytime tours available daily Feb.-Oct. depending upon concert schedules. opry.com Advertising Partner, p. 32 Hatch Show Print, 316 Broadway, 256-2805. Owned and operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Hatch has been in business since 1879 and is one of the nation’s oldest known letterpress poster shops. Hatch has created original art for vaudeville, circuses, Grand Ole Opry stars, concerts and sporting events. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm Sat. hatchshowprint.org Advertising Partner, p. 1

Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville, 625 Smith Ave., 254-1986. No. 1 short track racing facility in America. See website for race schedule. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com Fort Houston, 500 Houston St., 715-2585. A creative facility for members of the Nashville community that provides memberships to our wood shop, photo studio and co-working space. We also offer classes, including design, dance, painting, drawing and all areas in between. forthouston.com

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Historic RCA Studio B, Music Row, 416-2001. This legendary studio provides a glimpse into Nashville music-making during one of its most exciting periods. Are You Lonesome Tonight?, He’ll Have to Go, All I Have to Do is Dream and I Will Always Love You are just a few hits that were recorded here. Tours depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and are available in conjunction with museum admission. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun. countrymusichalloffame.org Advertising Partner, p. 1 Jack Daniel Distillery, 182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg, (931) 759-6357. The oldest registered distillery in the United States and among the most prestigious listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive personally guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous whiskey-making process Mr. Jack Daniel perfected back in 1866. 9 am-4:30 pm daily. jackdaniels.com Advertising Partner, p. 30 JBVO/Bitchstraps.com Studio, 172 Second Ave. N., Ste. 304, 915-0354, (800) 965-5114. Highquality leather guitar straps and music accessories made locally – the perfect gifts for hard-to-buy-for musicians. Bitchstraps Studio is the only recording studio in downtown Nashville. bitchstraps.com Laser Quest, 166 Second Ave. N., 256-2560. An interactive adventure game for ages 5 to 85. Unbeatable fun for everyone! Thirty or more play together. Available rain or shine. Private bookings available. 6-9 pm Tue.-Thu., 4 pm-12 am Fri., 11-12 am Sat., 2-7 pm Sun., closed Mon. laserquest.com

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attractions Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, 8000 Hwy. 13 S., Hurricane Mills, (931) 2967700. Located just an hour from Nashville. Tour the plantation home, frontier homestead, grist mill museum and Loretta’s Coal Miner’s Daughter Museum. Also offers a full-service RV park, primitive camping, outdoor pool, canoeing and paddle boats, wrangler camp and fishing. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun. lorettalynn.com

Music City Walk of Fame Park, Demonbreun between Fourth & Fifth Aves., 259-4730. The Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville’s Music Mile is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song or other industry collaboration, and made a significant contribution to the music industry with a connection to Music City. visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame

Lost River Cave & Valley, 2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY, (270) 393-0077. Discover Kentucky’s only underground boat tour, just one hour north of Nashville on I-65. Daylight disappears as you board the boat on the river that Ripley’s Believe It or Not claims is the shortest, deepest in the world. A delightful escape into nature and charming shopping at Wildflower Gifts. 8:30 am6 pm Mon.-Sun. lostrivercave.com Advertising Partner, p. 34

Musica, Music Row Roundabout. At 40 feet tall, Musica is the largest bronze figure group in America. This group of nine colossal bronze figures celebrates the energy and diversity of the music industry in Nashville. The sculpture is located in the center of a traffic circle that is the entryway to Nashville’s renowned Music Row. alanlequire.com/musica.shtml

Music City Pickers, 740 Production Row, (888) 407-1019. Will buy, sell, trade and consign vintage and high-end musical instruments. Also a great live music venue in Edgehill Village. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri. musiccitypickers.com

Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 880-2001. Restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses and open-air stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables and plants. Open year round. Flea market open every weekend. 8 am-6 pm Mon.Sun. nashvillefarmersmarket.org Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., 862-5760. Located

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in the heart of downtown, the 300,000-square-foot main library building designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects is open to the public. 9 am-6 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm Sat., 2-5 pm Sun. library.nashville.org Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050. A 385-acre family recreation destination located on J. Percy Priest Lake, 10 minutes from downtown. It comprises a first-class water park, 20 group event sites, an event management team, festival areas, a 310-slip marina, mini-golf, boat and Jet Ski rental, RV campground, lakeview cabins and more. 10 am8 pm daily, mid-June through end of July. nashvilleshores.com Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pk., 833-1534. Featuring a wide variety of exotic animals from around the world. In addition, the zoo offers animal shows, keeper talks, a carousel, a historic home and farm, the Jungle Gym playground, gift shops and concession areas. 9 am-6 pm. nashvillezoo.org Advertising Partner, p. 34 Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) 746-7386. Featuring 200 discount and specialty retailers,

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Rocketown, 601 Fourth Ave. S., 843-4001. A faith-based teen entertainment center with all-ages venues, an indoor skate park and coffee bar. Venues are available to rent for private events. 3-9 pm Mon., 3-7:30 pm Tue., 7:30-9 pm Wed.-Thu., 3 pm-12 am Fri., 9 pm-12 am Sat., 1-7 pm Sun. rocketown.com

The Parthenon, Centennial Park, 2600 West End Ave., 862-8431. The world’s only full-scale replica of the famous Greek temple, Nashville’s Parthenon stands in Centennial Park and features both the city’s art museum and Athena Parthenos, which at almost 42 feet in height, is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. 9 am-4:30 pm Tue.-Sat., 12:30-4:30 pm Sun. (June-Aug.) parthenon.org

Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., 458-8700. Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a must-see. Take a self-guided tour, see the Johnny & June at the Ryman exhibit and have your picture taken on the Opry’s most famous stage. Backstage tours are also available, and you can record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio. Return at night for a premier concert event. 9 am-4 pm. ryman.com

The Rise of the Southern Biscuit, 900 Eighth Ave. N., 484-8033. In Maryann’s biscuit class, you get the inside scoop on how to master the classic Southern biscuit. She starts with the easiest recipes that yield a perfect biscuit, then graduates you to more complicated biscuits with a huge wow factor. theriseofthesouthernbiscuit.com

Sarratt Cinema, First Fl., Sarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt Pl. near 24th Ave., 343-6666. Features second-run, foreign, classic and independent films fall, winter and spring. vanderbilt.edu/sarratt/cinema Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Pl., 687-6500. This performance

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venue is among the best acoustically in the world. Located in the SoBro district, the Schermerhorn completes a quadrangle of downtown entertainment venues and is home base for the internationally renowned Nashville Symphony. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. Most performances start at 8 pm. schermerhorncenter.com Advertising Partner, p. 33 Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Ave., 200-8786. Finely tuned craft beer locally brewed in Nashville. We are a production microbrewery dedicated to producing and enjoying high-quality craft beer while appreciating music and the many other fine traditions and charms of Tennessee. tnbrew.com Tennessee State Capitol, Charlotte Ave. between Sixth & Seventh Aves., 741-2692. Designed by William Strickland, the historic Tennessee State Capitol looks much as it did when it was completed in 1859. One of the oldest working antebellum capitols in the nation, several areas have been restored to their 19th-century appearance. 10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., closed Mon. tnmuseum.org

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attractions Treetop Adventure Park at Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050. An aerial adventure course set in the beautiful woods of Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort. Featuring 100 exciting and challenging obstacles, including suspended bridges, 10 ziplines, cargo nets, ladders, Tarzan jumps and more. Seasonal hours MarchNov. nashvilleshores.com/ treetop-adventure-park Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, 900 44th Ave. N., Ste. 100, 569-1968. SPEAKeasy Spirits is an artisan distillery nestled in the historic West Town neighborhood of Nashville. Whisper Creek® Tennessee Sipping Cream® is the distillery’s flagship brand. Visit our Airstream trailer gift shop to purchase a memento from your visit. tennesseesippingcream.com Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8200. This famous hot spot features three floors of fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy delicious dining with a full menu showcasing Southern and Southwestern taste sensations, and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. With five bars under

one roof, it’s always a party at the Wildhorse. Club opens 4:30 pm Mon., 11 am ‘til your boots fall off Tue.-Sun. Restaurant opens 4:30 pm Mon., 11 am-10:05 pm Tue.-Sun., latenight menu available 10:05 pm to close Fri.-Sat. wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner, p. 76

Historic Sites Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Pk., 356-0501. Located in Belle Meade, this historic plantation mansion’s grounds now function as a museum. The plantation consists of 30 remaining acres and features a winery, visitor’s center, cabins, dairy, carriage house and stable. 9 am5 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun. bellemeadeplantation.com Advertising Partner, p. 32 Belmont Mansion, 1900 Belmont Blvd., 460-5459. Built in 1850 by Adelicia Acklen – one of the wealthiest women in America – it was recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. The elegant Grand Salon, with its regal staircase, may be used for special events and dining functions after hours. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. belmontmansion.com

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The Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 791-1861. Built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, the home was the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864. It has been open to the public since 1953 and serves as a memorial to the Carter family, as well as the countless heroes of the Battle of Franklin. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun. battleoffranklintrust.org Advertising Partner, p. 40 Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens, 2645 Faulkner Springs Rd., McMinnville, (931) 668-4444. Called Tennessee’s Biltmore by PBS, the history is fun, the homecooked food is delicious and the Victorian setting is breathtaking. Located in McMinnville, halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga. 9 am-5 pm daily. falconrest.com Fort Nashborough, Riverfront Park, 862-8400. Nashville was founded in 1779, when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River and built Fort Nashborough. This replica of the original settlement reflects the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. 9 am-4 pm Mon.-Sun. nashville.gov/ parks/historic/fortnashborough.asp

Fort Negley, Adjacent to Adventure Science Center & Greer Stadium, 862-8470. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this was the largest and most important Union fortification built after Nashville fell in 1862 during the Civil War. The complex design was built primarily by slaves and free black workers conscripted into service. Winter hours (Sept.-May): 12-4 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm Sat.; summer hours (June-Aug.): 12-4 pm Tue.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm Fri.-Sat. nashville.gov/ parks/historic/fortnegley The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ln., Hermitage, 889-2941. Since opening in 1889, President Andrew Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hermitage has welcomed guests to step back in history and explore the grounds, Hermitage mansion, The First Hermitage, gardens, museum, enslaved memorials and much more. Walk the beautiful 2-mile nature trail and enjoy The Hermitage by wagon tours (seasonal). 9 am-4:30 pm midOct. through March, 8:30 am-5 pm April through mid-Oct. thehermitage.com

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Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin, 794-0903. Home of The Widow of the South, Carnton was a field hospital after the 1864 Battle of Franklin. Restored garden and Confederate cemetery on-site. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 125 pm Sun. battleoffranklintrust.org Advertising Partner, p. 40 Historic Manskers Station, 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville, 859-3678. A living history site featuring Manskers Fort, an authentic reconstruction of a frontier log station typical of early Cumberland settlements, and the Bowen Plantation House, completed in 1787. Revolutionary War veteran Capt. William Bowen and his wife, Mary, built the home. 9 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.; last tour starts at 3:30 pm. manskersstation.org Lotz House Civil War Museum, 1111 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 790-7190. Guided tour of the Civil War house with fine antiques and stories of the Lotz family during the Battle of Franklin. This collection of antiques is by far the finest private collection of American Victorian furniture in the Southeast. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. lotzhouse.com Advertising Partner, p. 40 Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum, 636 Farrell Pkwy.,

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attractions 832-8197. Built in 1799 by Judge John Overton, Travellers Rest is Nashville’s oldest historic house open to the public. Both self-guided and guided tours of the grounds and historic buildings are offered. Special tours and holiday events are also on tap. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. travellersrestplantation.org

Museums Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2001. Follow the rhythm of country music past and present to the home of priceless artifacts, live music, dynamic exhibitions, Nashville’s legendary recording studio and more. Be our guest and experience true Southern hospitality and a journey you’ll never forget. 9 am-5 pm daily. countrymusichalloffame.org Advertising Partner, p. 1 Fontanel Mansion, 4225 Whites Creek Pk., 724-1600. A 27,000square-foot log home on 136 acres of pristine land formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum member Barbara Mandrell. Nashville’s only country music mansion tour gives visitors a sneak peek into the lives of country music greats by providing a truly interactive experience. 10 am-3 pm Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. fontanelmansion.com/ mansion.php Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, 244-3340. This familyfriendly, world-class art center is dedicated to presenting an everchanging schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources. Also featuring the interactive ArtQuest gallery, gift shop and cafe, all surrounded by gorgeous architecture. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Wed. and Sat., 10 am-9 pm Thu.Fri., 1-5:30 pm Sun. fristcenter.org Advertising Partner, p. 28 The Johnny Cash Museum, 119 Third Ave. S., 736-9909. Dedicated to the life and music career of the late Man in Black. Features 18,000 square feet of memorabilia, interactive exhibits and a 250-seat auditorium. Shop the on-site museum store for a large selection of Cash merchandise. 11 am-7 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. johnnycash.com Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pk., 742-7445. Discover the largest European collection in the United States.

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Featuring 150 rare and unique cars and motorcycles. Only 3 miles from downtown, free parking on-site. 10 am-5 pm Thu.-Mon. (closed Tue. & Wed.) lanemotormuseum.org

Corvette, with interactive exhibits, driving simulators, store, cafe, conference center, unique car displays and Corvette raffles. 8 am5 pm Mon.-Sun. corvettemuseum.org Advertising Partner, p. 34

Military History Branch of the Tennessee State Museum, War Memorial Bldg., 741-2692. The Military Museum, a branch of the Tennessee State Museum, is located in the War Memorial Building, across the street from the main facilities. Exhibits deal with America’s overseas conflicts, beginning with the Spanish-American War in 1898 and ending with World War II in 1945. 10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., closed Mon. tnmuseum.org

National Museum of African American Music, 1506 Church St., Ste. 230, 301-8724. Project under development. Will feature exhibits highlighting musical instruments, great vocalists, genres, and hands-on music creation and production. maamac.com

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., 244-3263. Located downtown in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, this is the one and only museum in the world that honors the talented musicians who actually played on the greatest recordings of all time, from rock ‘n’ roll to country. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun. musicianshalloffame.com National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY, (270) 781-7973. Gateway to all things

Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Ellington Agricultural Center, 837-5197. The museum has an extensive collection of home and farm artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also on the property is a log cabin community with a wooden train and gardens. 9 am4 pm Mon.-Fri., closed Sat.-Sun. tnagmuseum.org Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, 242-4750. A state-of-the-art, interactive tribute to Tennessee’s rich sports history. Honorees include Peyton Manning, Wilma Rudolph, Tracy Caulkins and Tim McCarver. Featuring two theaters with many

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interactive stations and more being added every month. 10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat. tshf.net Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick St., 741-2692, (800) 407-4327. One of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s, with an extensive and impressive Civil War collection. Check the website for changing exhibitions. 10 am-5 pm Tue.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. tnmuseum.org Advertising Partner, p. 37 The Upper Room Chapel and Museum, 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207, (877) 899-2780. The chapel features an 8-foot by 17-foot wood carving of The Last Supper and a 20-foot stained-glass window with a Christian Fellowship theme. The museum displays nativity scenes, illuminated manuscripts, Bibles, artifacts and paintings. Group-friendly walking. 8 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri. chapel.upperroom.org Advertising Partner, p. 35

Performing Arts Avenue 2 Ballroom & Social Dance Studio, 817 Second Ave. S., 750-5571. Next door to 3rd & Lindsley, Avenue 2 is a ballroom and social dance studio committed to student-centered learning and affordable dance education. Lessons for singles, couples, groups, performances in ballroom, Latin, country and swing. See website for class schedule or to book a private lesson. ave2dance.com Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977, (800) 282-2276. Nashville’s oldest professional theater has been offering a unique dining and entertainment experience for 40 years. Enjoy a Southern-style buffet and visit our theater-in-the-round with its “magic stage” that descends from the ceiling. Box office 9 am8 pm, dinner 6-7:30 pm, show 8 pm Tue.-Sat. dinnertheatre.com General Jackson Showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3900. Evening cruises, which include an elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production, and midday cruises, which offer one of Nashville’s only daytime country music shows and a delicious lunch buffet, on the scenic Cumberland River. Midday boards 11:15 am,

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oldest children’s theater in the United States. Recently ranked one of the top five children’s theaters in the country. See website for showtimes. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

performances and educational workshops, and providing artistic opportunities for young people. See website for showtimes. streettheatrecompany.org

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, 902-9566. An interactive mystery play with live music, comedy and a served dinner. Each table becomes a team and has play money to bribe suspects to solve the crime. It’s an evening of laughter and smiles! See website for more details. 1 pm or 7 pm. missjeannes.com

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 139, 885-4747. Dine with the stars! Enjoy a full Southern buffet with all the trimmings and a 90-minute country music variety show. Enjoy the music of everyone from Hank Williams to Patsy Cline. Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, show begins at 6:30 pm. nashvillenightlife.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick St., 782-4000. Three theaters are designed for events ranging from major musicals to corporate meetings to acoustic performances. TPAC is home to the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC Series, Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, Tennessee Repertory Theatre and TPAC Presents Concert Series. See website for showtimes. tpac.org Advertising Partner, p. 37

Music City Queen, 2812 Opryland Dr., 871-5701. The sister boat to the General Jackson Showboat with three levels of food, fun and music. Offering tailgate, party and twilight cruises down the Cumberland River. generaljackson.com Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., 297-2966. Presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works, accompanied by the Nashville Symphony and noted songwriters and music artists. nashvilleballet.com Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., 254-9103. Founded in 1931 by the Junior League of Nashville and recognized as the

Nashville Opera, Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon St., 832-5242. Tennessee’s largest professional opera company is among the most successful regional companies in the nation. It plays to more than 45,000 people annually through its main stage and touring performances. See website for showtimes. nashvilleopera.org Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pk., 554-7414. Dedicated to fostering professional, affordable and accessible theater, music and arts education in Nashville by producing the highest quality

A Tribute to the KING: Thru the Years 1953-1977, Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Dr., 758-0098, (866) 8112502. This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of The King’s career. With more than 30 songs and five costumes, this show thrills audiences of all ages. 6:30 pm seating, 7 pm show Mon. and Thu. only, March-Oct. Box office opens 10 am day of show. thenashvilleking.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

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Books & Music Artisan Guitars, 230 Franklin Rd., Ste. 11-GG, Franklin, 595-2544. Not your average guitar shop. Proudly representing some of the world’s finest acoustic guitar builders of this century, luthiers who are artists in every sense of the term. artisanguitars.com Barbershop Harmony Society, 110 Seventh Ave. N., 823-3993. Music-related gifts, CDs and videos. barbershop.org Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Store, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2001. You’ll find vintage, import and current country music titles, books related to country music, classic clothing brands and many unique items that no one has back home. Museum admission not required. 9:30 am-5:30 pm daily. countrymusichalloffame.com Advertising Partner, p. 1 Hatch Show Print, 316 Broadway, 256-2805. Owned and operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Hatch has been in business since 1879 and is one of the nation’s oldest known letterpress poster shops. Hatch has created original art for vaudeville, circuses, Grand Ole Opry stars, concerts and sporting events. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm Sat. hatchshowprint.org Advertising Partner, p. 1

The Johnny Cash Museum, 119 Third Ave. S., 736-9909. Dedicated to the life and music career of the late Man in Black. Features 18,000 square feet of memorabilia, interactive exhibits and a 250-seat auditorium. Shop the on-site museum store for a large selection of Cash merchandise. 11 am-7 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. johnnycash.com

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Lebanon Premium Outlets, One Outlet Village Blvd., Lebanon, 4440433. Located less than 30 miles from Nashville, Lebanon Premium Outlets offers savings at more than 60 outlets, including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Gap, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and more. Off I-40, Exit 238. 10 am9 pm Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm Sun. premiumoutlets.com/lebanon Advertising Partner, p. 44

The Opry Shop, 2804 Opryland Dr., (800) SEE-OPRY. Music, souvenirs, collectibles, Opry apparel and more. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience any time with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Shop is open seven days a week, starting at 10 am. opry.com Two Old Hippies, 401 12th Ave. S., 254-7999. A leader in premium and vintage guitars. In addition to bohemian, hippie-chic men’s and women’s clothing, we carry a unique selection of jewelry, bags, gifts and more. Share in the peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll! 10 am9 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. twooldhippies.com

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CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, 771-2050. A premier shopping center featuring food, entertainment and shopping for the entire family. Five department stores and more than 165 specialty stores. Located 15 miles south of Nashville. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. coolspringsgalleria.com

The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., 298-5478. Featuring some of the finest specialty stores in the area, with Nordstrom, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Coach, Apple, MAC Cosmetics and more. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. shopgreenhills.com Advertising Partner, p. 42 Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) 746-7386. Featuring 200 discount and specialty retailers, theme restaurants and entertainment venues under one roof. Including

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Shopping OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble, Liz Claiborne and Build-A-Bear Workshop™. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun. oprymills.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover and 39 RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville, 859-3458. Fashion, fun and food for everyone, with four department stores, 150 stores and 15 eateries. Located 10 miles north of Nashville, RiverGate is a great place to shop. 10 am9 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. rivergate-mall.com

Shopping Districts Berry Hill District, Bransford Ave. & Thompson Ln., 383-3672. Pedestrian-friendly shopping neighborhood with locally owned boutiques and restaurants near downtown. berryhilldistrict.com Butler’s Run, 138 Second Ave. N.. This tall breezeway between First and Second avenues is home to retail shops that offer visitors candy, souvenirs, jewelry, gifts and memorabilia. Located just north of Broadway, it is named

after the owner’s dog, Butler, who is memorialized by a life-size statue in the alley.

four-block radius, this quaint neighborhood has rejuvenated the community and attracted young professionals for living and playing. hillsborovillage.com

The District, Broadway & Second Ave., 400-0178. Don’t miss the heart of Nashville. 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. thedistrictnashville.org

Jefferson Street United Mechants Partnership (JUMP), Jefferson St., 726-5867. A historic AfricanAmerican business and shopping district featuring an eclectic mix of options ranging from art galleries to salons. jumptojefferson.com

The Gulch, 12th Ave. S. & Pine St., 846-4910. An urban mixed-use neighborhood in Nashville that is home to shopping, dining, office, living and entertainment venues. nashvillegulch.com

Marathon Village, 1305 Clinton St., 327-1010. One of Nashville’s most creative communities – including Marathon Music Works, Antique Archaeology and Corsair Artisan Distillery. marathonvillage.com

Hill Center Green Hills, 2122 Hillsboro Dr., 383-6444. A vibrant addition to the city’s shopping scene, offering unusual local boutiques, restaurants, nationally recognized retailers and exciting retail discoveries. hillcentergreenhills.com Advertising Partner, p. 47

Music Valley Merchants Association, 2613 McGavock Pk.. Live music, shopping, camping, food, fun and more. Some of the most unique Nashville attractions are located here. With everything at your fingertips and in walking distance, Music Valley has more to do than anywhere else in Music City. nashvillemusicvalley.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

Hillsboro Village Merchants Association, 21st Ave. & Wedgewood. Hillsboro Village is a collection of specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants. With a

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Shoppes on Fatherland, 1006 Fatherland St., 227-8646. An eclectic

retail destination in East Nashville with locally owned shops selling everything from T-shirts to teas, flowers, furniture and more. shoppesonfatherland.com

designer and trendy clothing and accessories in fun Berry Hill. Look for the big red purse. 10 am5:45 pm Mon.-Sat., closed Sun. designerrenaissance.com Emma’s Flowers and Gifts, 2410 West End Ave., 327-0202. A fullservice, family-owned retail flower provider that has been operational since 1938. The business is housed in the pink building on West End Avenue, close to Centennial Park. 8 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-3 pm Sat., closed Sun. emmasflowers.com

Specialty Shops Antique Archaeology Nashville, 1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130, 810-9906. Opened in a turn-of-the-century automobile factory, Marathon Village, by Mike Wolfe of American Pickers, the store features antiques, vintage items, folk art and Antique Archaeology merchandise. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun. antiquearchaeology.com

FLIP, 1100 Eighth Ave. S., 256-3547. Located minutes from downtown Nashville is FLIP, the premier men’s consignment store. In addition to consignment, we also offer designerlabel, new-with-tag inventory, so you never know what great finds you’ll see at FLIP. 10 am-7 pm Mon.-Sat. hip2flip.com

Brentwood Wine & Spirits, 330 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, 373-9463. Offering a diverse mix of products with more than 100 high-alcohol beers, 140 California chardonnays and 150-plus California cabernets. The latest trend in distilled spirits does not go unnoticed. 9 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 9 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat. brentwoodwineandspirits.com

JBVO/Bitchstraps.com Studio, 172 Second Ave. N., Ste. 304, 915-0354, (800) 965-5114. Highquality leather guitar straps and music accessories made locally – the perfect gifts for hard-to-buy-for musicians. Bitchstraps Studio is the only recording studio in downtown Nashville. bitchstraps.com

Designer Renaissance Co., 2822 Bransford Ave., 297-8822. Women’s consignment, featuring

Loveless Cafe Hams and Jams, 8400 Hwy. 100, 646-9700. Nationally acclaimed and frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike. The quaint country charm and genuine country cooking that have made it a Southern landmark have remained unchanged for 50 years. 8 am-8 pm Mon.-Fri., 8 am9 pm Sat.-Sun. lovelesscafe.com Lucchese Boot Co., 503 12th Ave. S., 242-1161. Every single one of our boots has been handcrafted, hand-sanded, hand-stitched and handmade just for the customer, and made from only hand-selected leathers from around the world. 10 am-7 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. lucchese.com Macy’s, 3813 Hillsboro Pk., 383-3300. Visit Macy’s during your trip and find the season’s hottest trends. Best of all, pick up a Macy’s Welcome Savings Pass from the gift wrap department to save 11 percent on almost everything in the store. (Some exclusions apply.) 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Wed., 10 am-10 pm Thu.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. visitmacysusa.com Nashville Boot Co., 5133 Harding Pk., #B3, 353-9838. Just 6 miles west from downtown Nashville and one block past Belle Meade Plantation. Featuring Dan Post, Lucchese, Laredo, Corral, Durango, Abilene, Frye and more. Enjoy shopping where the locals shop. 9 am-5 pm Mon., 9 am-6 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm Sat. nashvilleboots.com Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 880-2001. Restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses and open-air stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables and plants. Open year round. Flea market open every weekend. 8 am-6 pm Mon.Sun. nashvillefarmersmarket.org

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Nashville Visitor Center, 501 Broadway, 259-4747. Located in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, this Visitor Center also has a gift shop with a large selection of Nashville souvenirs. Nashville Visitor Centers offer discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, brochures, coupons and concierge assistance. 8 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun. shop.visitmusiccity.com Nashville Visitor Center – Fourth Avenue, 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250, 295-4730. Located at One Nashville Place, this Visitor Center has a gift shop with a large selection of Nashville souvenirs. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. shop.visitmusiccity.com

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Shopping cookies and brownies. Perfect for in-room gifts, VIP gifts, goody bags or registration treats. Locally owned, with fresh-baked products. christiecookies.com

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Chucklet & Honey Southern Bakery, 385 N. Main St., Kingston Springs, 200-0780. A tiny local cookie bakery specializing in gourmet cookies, perfect for events and corporate gifts. chuckletandhoney.com

OSHi Floral Decor Studio, 217 Sixth Ave. N., 254-6744. Perri Crutcher has been designing for 20 years all over the country and has decorated around the world. To understand the unique quality of Japanese floral décor, Crutcher studied under Setuo Kitono, Master of Ikebana and tea flower design. 8:30 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am1 pm Sat., appointments only Sun. oshiflowers.com

Goo Goo Cluster, 715 Massman Dr., 889-6360. The Goo Goo Cluster, a delicious mound of caramel, marshmallow nougat and peanuts covered in real milk chocolate, has been pleasing Nashville locals and visitors since 1912. googoo.com

with values up to 60 percent below retail. We offer jewelry, watches, scarves, sunglasses, handbags, hats, licensed products and much more. 11 am-6 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am7 pm Fri.-Sat., 11:30 am-5:30 pm Sun. tendollarboutique.com Spirit of Nashville, 116 29th Ave. N., 327-9894. This colorful collection of prints and gifts features original art that celebrates the history and charm of Music City by depicting Nashville’s most iconic scenes, landmarks and themes. spiritofnashville.com

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, 201 N. Second Ave., 7308085. Offering a “kid in a candy store” experience as an iconic oldfashioned candy store. More than 2,000 vintage candies, 500 retro sodas in glass bottles and 100 flavors of salt water taffy. Shop for unique Nashville gifts and souvenirs such as T-shirts, postcards, mugs, music, books, Music City candy and other goodies – all at a great price. 10 am9 pm Mon.-Sun. rocketfizz.com

Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Pk., 298-1140. Run by women who have survived prostitution, addiction and trafficking. They manufacture all-natural bath and body-care products by hand. Proceeds benefit the women of Thistle Farms and its two-year residential program, Magdalene. thistlefarms.org

Savannah’s Candy Kitchen of Nashville, 310 Broadway, 313-9919. Offering traditional, fresh-made candies, ice cream, gelato and treats that are created daily in the store. Hot, fresh pralines are scooped onto a thick marble slab to cool, then given as samples. Open 11 am daily. savannahcandy.com

The Christie Cookie Company, 1205 Third Ave. N., 242-3817. Specializing in corporate gifts, customized logo tins, and gourmet

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Schakolad Chocolate Factory, 443 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 107, Franklin, 771-5077. Our signature chocolates are prepared with the finest ingredients and presented in the time-honored traditions of quality, artistry and innovation. 11 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., closed Sun. schakolad.com Simply the Best $10 Boutique, 176 Second Ave. N., Ste. 100, 251-0004. Everything in the store is $10! More than 1,000 unique, topquality products for men and women

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Honkytonk Threads, 104 Ben Brush Cir., Franklin, 642-7109. An online store featuring T-shirts that promote the Honky-Tonk brand and Nashville. honkytonkthreads.com Nashville Guitar Bar, 507-9022. A premium milk chocolate bar designed in the detail of a guitar and packaged in its own miniature guitar case. Perfect as a memento from your trip to Nashville. nashvilleguitarbar.com Photo Talk Store, 591 Will Bell Rd., Dickson, 268-7944. Photography of local Middle Tennessee landmarks, buildings, old lettering and objects that resemble letters of the alphabet. phototalkstore.com Rocky Brands, Inc. – Durango Boots, 39 E. Canal St., Nelsonville, OH, (800) 848-9452. Founded in 1966, Durango Boot ® manufactures and markets quality-crafted Western and fashion footwear for men, women and children. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ® under the symbol RCKY. durangoboot.com

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Collegiate Sports Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd., 460-2255. belmontbruins.com Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, LP Field, 743-3130. Founded in 1998, this annual postseason college football game featuring an SEC versus ACC matchup is broadcast nationally on ESPN, and is Nashville’s holiday tradition. Takes place the last week in December. musiccitybowl.com Lipscomb University, One University Park Dr., 966-5383. lipscombsports.com Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave., 322-GOLD. vucommodores.com

Golf Courses Gaylord Springs Golf Links, 18 Springhouse Ln., 458-1730. Antebellum-style clubhouse offers outstanding meeting space with panoramic views of the golf course. Tournament management is available for golf outings on the 18-hole, par-72, links-style course. gaylordsprings.com Harpeth Hills Golf Course, 2424 Old Hickory Blvd., 862-8493. 18 holes; par 72 nashville.gov/ PARKS/golf/harpethhills Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory, 847-4001. Featuring 36 holes on two courses with a professional tournament management team, pro shop, driving range, grill, clubhouse, banquet room, meeting space, outdoor pavilion and full-service catering on-site. Voted Top 10 in the State by Golf Digest. hermitagegolf.com McCabe Golf Course, 46th Ave. N. & Murphy Rd., 862-8491. 27 holes; par 70, par 36 nashville.gov/parks/ golf/mccabe Percy Warner Golf Course, Percy Warner Park, Forrest Park Dr. off Belle Meade Blvd., 352-9958. 9 holes; par 34 nashville.gov/parks/ golf/percywarner/index.asp

Shelby Golf Course, 2021 Fatherland St., 862-8474. 18 holes; par 72 nashville.gov/ parks/golf/shelby/index.asp Ted Rhodes Golf Course, 1901 Ed Temple Blvd., 862-8463. 18 holes; par 72 nashville.gov/parks/ golf/tedrhodes/index.asp Two Rivers Golf Course, Two Rivers Pkwy., 889-2675. 18 holes; par 72 nashville.gov/parks/golf/tworivers VinnyLinks Golf Course, 2009 Sevier St., 880-1720. Youth Golf Program, open Memorial Day-Labor Day. 9 holes; par 28 thefirstteenashville.org/Club/ Scripts/Home/home.asp

Lake Activities Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050. A 385-acre family recreation destination located on J. Percy Priest Lake, 10 minutes from downtown. It comprises a firstclass water park, 20 group event sites, an event management team, festival areas, a 310-slip marina, mini-golf, boat and Jet Ski rental, RV campground, lakeview cabins and more. 10 am-8 pm daily, mid-June through end of July. nashvilleshores.com Old Hickory Lake, US 31 E., Hendersonville, 822-4846. With more than 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline, Old Hickory offers plenty of hiking, fishing, boating, skiing and other lake activities. No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk. Percy Priest Lake, 3737 Bell Rd., 889-1975. Located 10 miles east of Nashville, this lake covers an area of 14,400 acres and has 213 miles of shoreline. Considered one of the finest largemouth bass lakes in Tennessee. Other activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, canoeing and hiking. lrn.usace.army.mil/op/jpp/rec Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Rd., 373-3467. This natural area provides scenic, biological, geological and

passive recreational opportunities not found in other metropolitan areas of Nashville’s size. No picnicking or swimming allowed in the park. radnorlake.org

Marathons St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, (800) 311-1255. The marathon welcomes more than 30,000 runners the last Saturday of April. The race features local bands every mile and a post-race concert headlined by music’s hottest stars. Certified qualifier for the Boston Marathon. runrocknroll.com/nashville

Movie Theaters Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., 846-3150. The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville, and an intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House project. belcourt.org Regal Cinemas Opry Mills, Opry Mills Mall, 570 Opry Mills Dr., 232-5014. Come see your favorite movies at Regal Opry Mills 20. regmovies.com

Professional Sports Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, 770-PUCK. Right in the heart of downtown is a place as friendly as it is ferocious. It is a place so full of raw energy and gut-wrenching excitement. It is the place that the NHL’s Nashville Predators proudly call home. Welcome to Smashville! Experience the all-in attitude, energy and intensity of a live Predators hockey game. Season runs Oct.-April. nashvillepredators.com Nashville Sounds Baseball Club, 534 Chestnut St., 690-HITS. The Sounds are Nashville’s AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are Nashville’s oldest sports franchise. They were the 2005 Pacific Coast League Champions and 2006 and 2007 Division Champions. nashvillesounds.com Tennessee Titans, LP Field, 565-4000. Tennessee’s franchise is one of 32 teams participating in the National Football League (NFL). In 1999, the team moved into its 68, 800-seat home, LP Field, located

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Public Parks Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., 862-8400. Featuring the iconic Parthenon, a 1-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, a beautiful sunken garden, a band shell, sand volleyball courts, two dog parks and an exercise trail. Dawn11 pm daily. nashville.gov/parks/ locations/centennial/index.asp Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., 862-8400. An innovative play space for children and families, incorporating unique play structures and water features to create an exciting new attraction along Nashville’s riverfront. Dawn11 pm daily. nashville.gov/parks/ locations/cumberland.asp Metro Parks and Recreation. 12,000 acres of open space, including 108 parks and 19 greenways. nashville.gov/ parks-and-recreation

Recreation & Game Centers Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs, 297-2250. Adventures for individuals, families and groups of all types. A nationally recognized leader in experience-based team building and outdoor recreational adventure. Experience the thrilling zipline tour nestled in 40 acres of old-growth forest. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. adventureworks.com Advertising Partner, p. 31 Buffalo’s Billiard Parlor, 154 Second Ave. N., 313-7665. Pool, shuffleboard, darts, HDTVs and great, casual dining with wonderful views of the Cumberland River and exciting Second Avenue North in the heart of the entertainment district – a fun place to spend the evening alone or with friends. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. buffalosnashville.com Dave & Buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 970-3800. Eat, drink and play! We offer American food choices, signature cocktails and loads of game play. Choose from billiards, cosmic bowling or the Million Dollar Midway, which features more than 170 interactive game stations. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu., 11-1 am Fri.-Sat. daveandbusters.com

Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville, 625 Smith Ave., 254-1986. No. 1 short track racing facility in America. See website for race schedule. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com

water-dropping features and a children’s playground. nashville.gov/ parks/water/wave_country.asp

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Grand Old Golf & Go Karts, 2444 Music Valley Dr., 871-4701. Play one of our three miniature golf courses, each reflecting an aspect of Tennessee’s character and variety of terrain. Race side by side with your family and friends around the hairpin turns on the mid-state’s largest track. Check website for hours. grandoldgolf.net Advertising Partner, p. 39

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

Laser Quest, 166 Second Ave. N., 256-2560. An interactive adventure game for ages 5 to 85. Unbeatable fun for everyone! Thirty or more play together. Available rain or shine. Private bookings available. 6-9 pm Tue.-Thu., 4 pm-12 am Fri., 11-12 am Sat., 2-7 pm Sun., closed Mon. laserquest.com

Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex, 224 25th Ave. N., 8628480. Featuring an aquatic center with two indoor pools, ice arena with two rinks and a fitness center. The complex has USTA-approved indoor and outdoor tennis facilities with permanent seating for 2,500 at Stadium Court. 5:30 am-8 pm Mon.Thu., 5:30 am-6 pm Fri., 9 am5 pm Sat. nashville.gov/sportsplex The Trails at Fontanel, 4105 Whites Creek Pk., 727-0304. The trails wind through the woods under a shaded canopy of trees, which bring you up close to nature and the abundant wildlife that calls Fontanel home. Pets are allowed on leash. Open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. fontanelmansion.com/trails.php Treetop Adventure Park at Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050. An aerial adventure course set in the beautiful woods of Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort. Featuring 100 exciting and challenging obstacles, including suspended bridges, 10 ziplines, cargo nets, ladders, Tarzan jumps and more. Seasonal hours MarchNov. nashvilleshores.com/ treetop-adventure-park Wave Country, 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., 885-1052. One of the area’s only wave-action swimming pools. Ride the waves or just let them lap at your feet. Also featured are three water flumes and two speed slides. There’s even a kiddie pool with

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Spas Adagio Massage Co. & Spa, 1300 Division St., 777-0602. Providing spa services and serious, results-oriented skin care in a most relaxing environment. 9 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm Sun. adagiomassageco.com Fresh Salon, 1508 Demonbreun St., 739-5614. Located on Music Row and specializing in color, haircuts and makeup. freshsalon.net Mokara Spa, 250 Fifth Ave., 782-5300. Relax, rejuvenate and pamper yourself at our spa, which offers a full range of salon and spa treatments. Choose an invigorating massage, a rejuvenating facial or just relax in our tranquil setting. omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/ Nashville.aspx Advertising Partner, p. 56 Relâche, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-1772. Designed to meet your needs. With tranquility a stated objective, guests will enjoy blissful pampering at the opulent Europeaninspired spa featuring an indoor/ outdoor pool and 12 private treatment rooms. Indoor pool: 6 am-10 pm; outdoor pool: 9 am-9 pm; Magnolia Pool: 10 am-6 pm; spa services: 8 am-8 pm; salon: 8 am-7 pm; boutique: 7 am-9 pm. Peak hours stated. Seasonal hours may vary and are subject to change. gaylordopryland.com

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key to symbols AIRPORT TRANSFER Fitness Center Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Accepted Totally Smoke-Free wireless Internet Free Breakfast Paid Parking For more information about group travel, go to visitmusiccity.com/visitors/groups or call the tourism department at 259-4729.

Airport/Northeast Airport Super 8 Nashville, 720 Royal Pkwy., 889-8887. Conveniently located 1 mile from the airport off I-40 and within close proximity to many sports venues, the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills mall. Complimentary business center. Hair dryers, coffee maker, microwave and fridge. super8nashvilleairport.com Alexis Inn & Suites, 600 Ermac Dr., 889-4466. Conveniently close to Nashville International Airport and Opryland-area attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills. Featuring spacious, affordably priced rooms. Enjoy a hot, deluxe, continental breakfast, newspaper

and on-site business services. alexisinnnashville.com Baymont Inn & Suites Nashville Airport/Briley, 2350 Elm Hill Pk., 871-0222. Combining hometown charm with Southern hospitality. Conveniently located off Interstate 40, just 2 miles from Nashville International Airport. baymontnashville.com Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites, 2435 Atrium Way, 883-0500. Gardenstyle inn and suites conveniently located in the Opryland/Airport area, near top attractions. Includes full, hot, Southern buffet breakfast and evening cocktails (Mon.-Thu.), coffee maker, microfridge in all rooms. clubhotelnashville.com Comfort Suites Airport, 2521 Elm Hill Pk., 391-3919. Experience beautifully modern accommodations, great rates, overthe-top customer service and a free hot breakfast buffet. Remodeled late 2012. See TripAdvisor.com for guest reviews. Park/fly service available. choicehotels.com/hotel/tn363 Country Inn & Suites Airport, 590 Donelson Pk., 874-8040. Conveniently located near the airport. Business center, coffee maker, continental breakfast, data port, foreign language on staff (Spanish), hair dryer, high-speed Internet, iron and board, newspaper. countryinns.com/ nashvilletn_airport

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Courtyard by Marriott Airport, 2508 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9500. Spacious guest rooms, including 11 suites featuring king, double or queen beds with all-new and upgraded bedding packages. The Courtyard Cafe is open daily for breakfast. marriott.com/bnaca DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport, 2424 Atrium Way, 889-8889. Home of the warm chocolate-chip cookie and Sweet Dreams bed. Visit Opry Mills shopping and entertainment complex and the Grand Ole Opry. The perfect combination of location and luxury for business and leisure travelers alike. Earn or redeem Hilton Honors Points. nashvilleairportsuites.doubletree.com Drury Inn & Suites Nashville Airport, 555 Donelson Pk., 902-0400. When you are ready to relax, make sure to join us for free evening beverages and snacks from 5:30-7 pm daily in the lobby. Drift off to sleep on a comfortably plush bed in your spacious guest room. We look forward to having you as our guest in Music City! druryhotels.com/properties/ nashvilleairport.cfm Embassy Suites Airport, 10 Century Blvd., 871-0033, (800) EMBASSY. Wonderful hotel for families and great central location to all the area attractions. A luxurious two-room suite hotel that offers full cooked-to-order breakfast and

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Hyatt Place Nashville Airport, 721 Royal Pkwy., 493-5200. Featuring spacious guest rooms, each with the Hyatt Grand Bed and a 42-inch, flatpanel HDTV. 24/7 guest kitchen serving made-to-order snacks and entrees, and a bakery cafe that serves Starbucks specialty coffees, premium beers and wines. nashvilleairport.place.hyatt.com

Hampton Inn & Suites NashvilleAirport, 583 Donelson Pk., 885-4242. Located right off of I-40 in Nashville’s airport district. Situated less than 8 minutes from downtown Nashville’s entertainment district and only a short shuttle ride to the Nashville International Airport. nashvilleairportsuites. hamptoninn.com

Nashville Airport Inn & Suites, 2425 Atrium Way, 883-5201 Ext. 353. For a comfortable experience, stay at the Nashville Airport Inn and Suites near the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and the Grand Ole Opry. Check in any time with 24-hour front desk service. nashvilleairportinnandsuites.com

Hilton Garden Inn Airport, 412 Royal Pkwy., 884-0088. Conveniently located just outside the airport and 8 miles from downtown. One king or two double beds, chair with ottoman, large work desk, two phones, data port, voicemail, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and more. nashvilleairport.stayhgi.com

Nashville Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Dr., 889-9300, (888) 236-2427. This award-winning hotel is conveniently located with easy access to all that Music City has to offer. Offering many amenities to help you relax and enjoy your visit to Nashville, including the luxurious Marriott bedding package featuring down comforters and 100 percent cotton linens in all guest rooms. nashvillemarriott.com

Holiday Inn Express Airport, 1111 Airport Center Dr., 883-1366. Conveniently located off I-40 near the airport. Enjoy the large glass atrium with fireplace and many other amenities. hienashville.com Holiday Inn Opryland Airport/ Briley Pkwy, 2200 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9770. The perfect location while staying in Nashville. Minutes from downtown Nashville and offering 383 tastefully appointed guest rooms, along with 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting hinashville.com space. Homewood Suites Airport, 2640 Elm Hill Pk., 884-8111. This upscale property caters to the extended-stay guest, as well as the business traveler. Located 1.5 miles from the Nashville International Airport, firmly in the heart of major corporate office complexes. homewoodsuites1.hilton.com Hotel Preston, 733 Briley Pkwy., 361-5900. Offering a full-service, art-filled experience. Upgraded accommodations feature luxurious amenities. Cafe Isabella provides homemade comfort food and the Pink Slip lounge has Nashville talking. Conveniently located near the airport, downtown and Opryland. hotelpreston.com

Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050. A 385-acre family recreation destination located on J. Percy Priest Lake, 10 minutes from downtown. It comprises a firstclass water park, 20 group event sites, an event management team, festival areas, a 310-slip marina, mini-golf, boat and Jet Ski rental, RV campground, lakeview cabins and more. nashvilleshores.com Radisson Hotel Airport, 1112 Airport Center Dr., 889-9090. This upscale hotel is located 1 mile from Nashville International Airport. You will experience warm hospitality, an inviting atmosphere and top-notch services sure to please business and leisure travelers alike. radisson.com/nashvilletn_airport Red Roof Inn – Airport, 510 Claridge Dr., 872-0735. A leader in economy lodging, our focus is to provide great value, consistency and excellent customer service. redroofinn.com Residence Inn by Marriott, 2300 Elm Hill Pk., 889-8600, (800) 331-3131. This is the perfect choice for an extended stay or a short visit to Nashville. The awardwinning hotel is only 5 minutes from Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and 10 minutes

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from downtown. You can feel at home in the suites with full kitchens and living areas. marriott.com/bnabn Sheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavock Pk., 885-2200. Enjoy an authentic Southern experience at this elegant plantation-style hotel nestled atop 23 beautiful acres and just minutes from downtown and the airport. Each oversized guest room has a private balcony or patio. Restaurant, lounge, room service and spa services available. sheraton.com/musiccity Springhill Suites by Marriott, 1100 Airport Center Dr., 884-6111. Each suite is up to 25 percent larger than comparably priced hotels. marriott.com/bnasa Super 8 Hermitage/Nashville Airport, 1414 Princeton Pl., Hermitage, 871-4545. Located just 4 miles from the Nashville International Airport and only 12 miles to downtown Nashville, with easy access to Interstate 40. nashvillehotelairport.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport, 2700 Elm Hill Pk., 232-3830. One of Nashville’s newest hotels. Make yourself at home with functioning space for living and working in a cozy atmosphere. marriott.com/bnats Wingate By Wyndham Nashville Airport, 800 Royal Pkwy., 884-9777. Beautiful, centrally located hotel tastefully decorated with oversized guest rooms. Complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and airport shuttle. Refrigerator, microwave, outdoor pool, indoor spa, fitness center and meeting space. wingatehotels.com/ hotel/05109

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Downtown Best Western Downtown Convention Center, 711 Union St., 242-4311. Located at the Tennessee State Capitol in the heart of downtown Nashville, within walking distance to the Nashville Convention Center, Bridgestone Arena, the honky-tonk district and 1 mile to LP Field. bestwestern.com Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown, 170 Fourth Ave. N., 256-0900. A stunning, century-old high-rise set in the heart of the historic district is the backdrop for this hotel filled with modern amenities, including an on-site restaurant and lounge. nashvilledowntowncourtyard.com Days Inn Stadium, 211 N. First St., 254-1551. Business services, data port, hair dryer, high-speed Internet, indoor pool, iron and board, lounge, newspaper, restaurant, SuiteLinq interface computers. daysinnnashville.com DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville – Downtown, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200, (800) 222-8733. Located 10 miles from the Nashville International Airport and close to the Nashville Convention Center, Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena. Enjoy DoubleTree’s signature warm chocolate-chip cookie at check-in. nashville.doubletree.com Advertising Partner, p. 52 Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown, 310 Fourth Ave. S., 277-5000. Within walking distance to downtown businesses, restaurants and attractions, including Lower Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. hamptondowntownnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 61 The Hermitage Hotel, 231 Sixth Ave. N., 244-3121. One of only 37 hotels in North America with the prestigious Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star rating. It also holds a AAA Five-Diamond rating and has an outstanding restaurant. thehermitagehotel.com Hilton Nashville Downtown, 121 Fourth Ave. S., 620-1000, (800) HILTONS. Nashville’s only AAA Four-Diamond, all-suite luxury hotel. Located in the heart of Music City, adjacent to Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the new

Music City Center. nashvillehilton.com Advertising Partner, p. 52 Holiday Inn Express Downtown, 920 Broadway, 244-0150. The nation’s largest Holiday Inn Express is located in the heart of Music City, walking distance from all of Nashville’s best dining, entertainment and attractions. Offering 10,000 square feet of meeting space and free hot breakfast. hiexndt.com Advertising Partner, p. 60 Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown, 706 Church St., 7425550, (800) 445-8667. Beautifully restored hotel in Doctor’s Building in historic downtown. All suites are appointed with full kitchens, ceiling fans in bedrooms and living areas, and furnished with the comforts nashville of home. downtown.homewoodsuites.com Hotel Indigo Nashville Downtown, 301 Union St., 891-6000. Our hotel features unique design from meeting rooms to guest rooms with plush bedding, spa-style bathrooms, hard-surface flooring and our signature murals that provide for a truly refreshing stay. hotelindigo.com Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown, 301 Third Ave. S., 687-9995. Opening December 2013. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, within walking distance to downtown businesses, restaurants and attractions, including the Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Knights Inn Nashville Downtown, 99 Spring St., 295-9160. Conveniently located off Interstates 24 and 65 near LP Field. Offers the best of the basics. knightsinn.com Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 Fifth Ave. S., (800) 788-6664. Opening in fall 2013, Omni Nashville will connect to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and create a one-of-akind expression of Nashville’s vibrant music culture. The luxury hotel will feature 800 guest rooms, 80,000+ square feet of meeting space, a spa, rooftop pool with entertainment deck and five dining venues. omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/ Nashville.aspx Advertising Partner, p. 56 Ramada Inn Across Titans Stadium, 303 Interstate Dr., 244-6690. Enjoy our world-famous,

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guitar-shaped indoor pool and convenient location next to LP Field. There are 100 restaurants and clubs within 1 mile, three within one block. ramada.com/hotels/ tennessee/nashville/ramadanashville-downtown-hotel/ hotel-overview Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce St., 255-8400, (800) 327-6618. AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in the center of downtown Music City. Experience a musically themed expressive destination, delightful luxuries and savvy service. renaissancenashville.com Sheraton Nashville Downtown, 623 Union St., 259-2000. Come experience the multimillion-dollar renovation of our guest rooms and social spaces. Each of our 474 guest rooms, including nine executive suites, are nonsmoking and provide a panoramic view of the Nashville skyline and scenic countryside beyond. sheratonnashvilledowntown.com Union Station Hotel – Autograph Collection by Marriott, 1001 Broadway, 726-1001. This iconic 1900 railway station was beautifully transformed into a 125-room boutique hotel, featuring Romanesque architecture and showcasing an atrium lobby with a 65-foot barrel-vaulted stained glass ceiling, gold medallions and bas-relief sculptures. unionstationhotelnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 56

Green Hills Hampton Inn & Suites Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Rd., 777-0001. Boutique-style, limited-service hotel in the heart of Green Hills featuring spacious standard rooms and residential-type suites. Within walking distance of The Mall at Green Hills. nashgreenhillssuites. hamptoninn.com

Metro Center/ North Nashville Courtyard by Marriott Goodlettsville, 865 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, 851-3000. Come enjoy our 120-room hotel that serves breakfast and lunch daily. Relax and unwind at our indoor pool. At night you can have a drink at our on-site bar. goodlettsvillecourtyard.com

Magnuson Hotel North Nashville, 2401 Brick Church Pk., 226-4600. Business services, continental breakfast, foreign languages on staff, microfridges, newspaper, welcome reception. This hotel has all the extras and is great for corporate, motorcoach and convention guests. magnusonhotels.com/MagnusonHotel-Nashville-North Millennium Maxwell House Nashville, 2025 Metro Center Blvd., 259-4343. Set within the center of Nashville, offering a distinctive Southern vibe and modern accommodations, the hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers alike. maxwellhousehotel.com

moderately priced, all-studio suite brand offers comfortable accommodations and a convenient location off Interstate 65 and near downtown. marriott.com/bnasm

Opryland/Music Valley Best Western Suites Music Valley, 201 Music City Cir., 902-9940. Conveniently located near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills mall, General Jackson Showboat and the Gaylord Opryland ® Resort & Convention bestwestern. Center. com/suitesnearopryland Advertising Partner, p. 39

Red Roof Inn Nashville – Music City, 2407 Brick Church Pk., 226-3300. A superior hotel located only 4 miles from the downtown Nashville and 7 miles from the Opryland area. This hotel meets the needs of anybody visiting the Nashville area. redroof.com

Comfort Inn Opryland, 2516 Music Valley Dr., 889-0086. Conveniently located less than 2 miles from Opry Mills and the Grand Ole Opry. Vanderbilt, the Nashville International Airport and the Nashville Convention Center are a quick drive away. musicvalleyhotels.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Metrocenter, 250 Athens Way, 244-5474. Marriott’s new

Courtyard by Marriott at Opryland, 125 Music City Cir., 882-9133. Delivering unsurpassed

convenience and affordability to convention and leisure guests who want more out of their time in Nashville. marriott.com/bnaco Advertising Partner, p. 39 Days Inn Opryland, 2460 Music Valley Dr., 889-0090. The closest location to Opryland, Bass Pro Shops and the Grand Ole Opry. The super-friendly staff make any day a great day to stay at this Days Inn. musicvalleyhotels.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Fairfield Inn Opryland, 211 Music City Cir., 872-8939. Only 1 mile from the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills, which has upscale outlet shops. Close to golf courses, great restaurants and nightlife. marriott.com/bnaop Advertising Partner, p. 39 Fiddlers Inn, 2410 Music Valley Dr., 885-1440. Clean, comfortable rooms. Next to Cracker Barrel and minutes from the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills. fiddlers-inn.com

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Lodging Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., 889-1000. Within this iconic 2,881-room resort, you’ll discover remodeled guest rooms, 9 acres of indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls, an indoor river and an extraordinary selection of dining, shopping and recreational options. gaylordopryland.com Advertising Partner, p. 50 GuestHouse Music Valley, 2420 Music Valley Dr., 885-4030. We have everything to make your Nashville event a great success. Convenient to a great selection of restaurants, shopping and sightseeing opportunities. guesthouseintl.com/ hotels/musicvalley Advertising Partner, p. 39 Hampton Inn & Suites Opryland, 230 Rudy Cir., 620-2500. Visit this upscale hotel with inside corridors in the heart of the Music Valley area. Complimentary breakfast, Internet, parking, fitness center, business center and outdoor saltwater pool for all to enjoy. hampton.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Nashville Opryland, 2461 McGavock Pk., 829-7777. Whether you are staying with us for business or pleasure, you’ll discover why our guests have selected us as their preferred hotel in Nashvilleichotelsgroup. Opryland! com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnamp Advertising Partner, p. 39

Nashville KOA, 2626 Music Valley Dr., 889-0282. In the heart of Music Valley, 2 miles from the Grand Ole Opry, in a spacious country setting ready for family fun. Tour packages available on-site. nashvillekoa.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Two Rivers Campground, 2616 Music Valley Dr., 883-8559. A family-owned campsite that prides itself on great service and clean facilities. Close to all the attractions. If you are attending a convention or special event in Nashville, bring your RV and stay with us. tworiverscampground.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Wyndham Nashville, 2415 McGavock Pk., (800) 989-6901. Located 1 mile from the legendary Grand Ole Opry and the immense Opry Mills outlet mall, the hotel is close to many of the city’s most popular attractions. wyndhamnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 58

South Nashville Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Nashville South, 400 Collins Park Dr., Antioch, 731-8540. Featuring 27-inch TVs with HBO and 75 additional channels, coffee maker, continental breakfast, data port, hair dryer, high-speed Internet, hot tub, iron and board, microwave, newspaper, refrigerator. countryinns.com/antiochhotel-tn-37013/tnhollow/locations

Hyatt Place Opryland, 220 Rudy’s Cir., 872-0422, (888) 492-8847. A new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within reach. Enjoy a spacious guest room with a 42-inch, high-definition television, signature Hyatt Grand Bed and a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper. hyattplaceopryland.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 and 54

Four Points by Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood, 760 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood, 964-5500. Boutique service, plenty of extras and the convenience of being just 9 miles south of Nashville. Guest rooms feature classic, contemporary decor and our Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed. As a full-service hotel, we are proud to provide everything you need when traveling. fourpointsbrentwood.com

The Inn at Opryland – A Gaylord Hotel, 2401 Music Valley Dr., 889-0800. Only 8 miles from the Nashville International Airport and adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. The Opry Backstage Grill restaurant features singing servers and live entertainment nightly. Newly renovated, full-service hotel. theinnatopryland.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

Hampton Inn Brentwood, 5630 Franklin Pike Cir., Brentwood, 373-2212. A beautifully appointed hotel located 10 minutes from downtown Nashville off I-65 at exit 74B in Brentwood. We are always proud to serve our guests with comfort and value, and push the limits of the already high standards of Hilton hotels. nashvillebrentwood. hamptoninn.com

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brentwood/Nashville Area, 5566 Franklin Pike Cir., Brentwood, 221-5001. Located off I-65 just minutes from downtown Nashville. Also convenient to Cool Springs/ Franklin area. Ideal for groups or families, with stores and restaurants within walking distance. nashvillehiexpress.com Hyatt Place Brentwood, 202 Summit View Dr., Brentwood, 661-9477, (888) 492-8847. A sixstory, 124-room hotel located just off I-65 and five minutes from Maryland Farms Business Park. Brentwood has shopping and dining all within minutes of the hotel and is just 15 minutes south of downtown hyattplace Nashville. nashvillebrentwood.com Advertising Partner, p. 54 Red Roof Inn – Sidco Drive, 4271 Sidco Dr., 832-0093. As a leader in economy lodging, our focus is to provide great value, consistency and excellent customer service. redroofinn.com

West End/Vanderbilt/ Midtown Aloft Nashville West End, 1719 West End Ave., 329-4200. Your stay at our modern Nashville hotel can be a time of escape and renewal as you relax in our luxurious hotel rooms. Delivering peace and serenity to Music City. starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels Courtyard by Marriott Vanderbilt/ West End, 1901 West End Ave., 327-9900. Beautiful, limited-service property with full-service amenities. Large enough to take care of your business needs, yet small enough to know you by name. courtyardnashville.com Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast, 2816 Blair Blvd., 297-9795, (800) 239-1135. Elegant accommodations in the heart of Music City. Convenient to West End, downtown, medical facilities and universities. daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com Embassy Suites Vanderbilt, 1811 Broadway, 320-8899. Beautiful all-suite hotel featuring a two-story indoor waterfall, garden atrium and spacious suites. Terrific location within walking distance of

Music Row and more than 35 restaurants. Free shuttle within 2 miles of hotel, includes downtown and the new Music City Center. nashvilleatvanderbilt. embsuites.com Hampton Inn & Suites Vanderbilt Elliston Place, 2330 Elliston Pl., 320-6060, (888) 880-5395. The right choice for enjoying all that Nashville has to offer! Located next to Centennial Sportsplex, The Parthenon and Centennial Park. Only 2 miles from downtown Nashville. hamptoninnnashville.com Hampton Inn Vanderbilt West End, 1919 West End Ave., 329-1144, (888) 880-5394. The place to stay to experience West End in Nashville. An entire renovation of the hotel was completed in 2011. We offer a minirefrigerator in all guest rooms. hamptoninnnashville.com Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt, 1715 Broadway, 369-5900. Situated in the vibrant Vanderbilt neighborhood, you are in easy reach of some of the area’s best entertainment venues, as well as Vanderbilt University, the Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone nashville Arena. vanderbilt.hgi.com Holiday Inn Vanderbilt, 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707. The renovated hotel features an on-site restaurant and lounge. Near Vanderbilt University and minutes from great shopping, restaurants, The Parthenon, downtown and Music Row. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and private balconies. holidayinn-nashville.com Home2 Suites Nashville, 1800 Division St., 254-2170. Whether you’re here for a short-term or extended stay, corporate housing or a visit to the local campus, this hotel

is perfectly suited to your needs. nashvillevanderbilt. home2suites.com Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave., 340-9333. Nashville’s independent luxury hotel redefines Southern luxury with unparalleled service and elegant, contemporary design. Ideal midtown location for business or pleasure, and nationally recognized for its innovative green initiatives. huttonhotel.com Advertising Partner, p. 54 Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 West End Ave., 320-1700, (800) 336-3335. Your home base in Music City, where legendary Loews service meets true Southern hospitality. Awarded the AAA Four-Diamond designation for 27 consecutive years and prevails as the choice hotel in Nashville. loewshotels.com Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University, 2555 West End Ave., 321-1300. Adjacent to Centennial Park and The Parthenon, the hotel is located on the historic Vanderbilt University campus on Nashville’s beautiful West End Avenue, with outstanding dining and shopping. marriottvanderbilt.com Scarritt-Bennett Center, 1008 19th Ave. S., 340-7500, (866) 420-5486. Our sleeping rooms offer a unique, convenient and affordable alternative to standard hotels. On 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Nashville, the Gothic-style buildings and grounds offer a peaceful environment. Walking distance to Music Row, Vanderbilt, restaurants and shops. scarrittbennett.org

West Nashville Comfort Inn West, 412 White Bridge Pl., 356-0888. The perfect spot to unwind after exploring the

sights of the city. All guest rooms have amenities such as cable TV with premium channels, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer and clock comfortinn.com radio. Hampton Inn Bellevue, 7815 Coley Davis Rd., 662-3133. Relax in our beautiful hotel located on I-40, minutes from downtown Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Cheekwood and Percy Warner Golf Course. bellevuenashville. hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express Nashville Lenox, 5612 Lenox Ave., 353-0700. Just 5 miles from downtown Nashville off I-40, this is a great place to stay to see all area attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry, The Parthenon, the Nashville Zoo, and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Shop the Nashville Farmers’ Market or Green Hills and Opry Mills malls. holidayinnexpress.com/nashvilletn Super 8 Nashville West, 6924 Charlotte Pk., 356-6005. Located in the west Nashville area on I-40, just 7 miles from downtown Nashville. nashvillehotelwest.com

Outside Davidson County Butterfly Meadows Inn & Farm, 6775 Bethesda Arno Rd., Franklin, 671-4594. Located minutes from Nashville, this is the perfect getaway! Voted one of the top relaxing destinations in Middle Tennessee, we specialize as a bed-and-breakfast, retreat center and event location. butterflymeadowsinn.com Condos in Cool Springs, P.O. Box 2588, Brentwood, 445-6516. We offer fully furnished condos for vacation, executive or

The largest Holiday Inn Express in the nation is delighted to welcome you to downtown Nashville. This recently renovated hotel is located on Broadway and just steps from legendary honky tonks, where country music legends continue to be discovered.

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Lodging corporate condo rentals. Threeand four-bedroom, fully furnished, all-inclusive corporate housing in the Cool Springs area. condosincoolsprings.com Embassy Suites Nashville South – Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, 515-5151. Allsuites, full-service hotel minutes from downtown offering 15,000 square feet of conference space. nashvillesouth. embassysuites.com Hampton Inn & Suites Smyrna, 2573 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, 355-8432. This beautiful property offers complimentary wired and wireless Internet with laptop desk in every room and both meeting rooms. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and 15 miles from downtown. hamptoninn.com Hilton Brentwood/Nashville Suites, 9000 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood, 370-0111. Unwind with a carefree Tennessee stay. Located just 8 miles south of downtown Nashville, this Brentwood hotel is nestled within the rolling hills of Williamson County. brentwood.hilton.com Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/ Franklin Cool Springs, 9150 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin, 656-2700. Discover the rich history and lush nature just south of Nashville in the beautiful town of Franklin. Everything right where you need it. Great American Grill & Lounge and meeting facilities on-site for up to 170 people. nashvillefranklincool springs.hgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-Nashville/ Smyrna, 2631 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, 355-6262. A five-hole golf putting green on-site, business services, restaurant, room service

and welcome reception. Located 16 miles from downtown Nashville, an upscale, full-service hotel with great customer service and banquet space for 250 people. nashvillesmyrna.stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Smyrna, 2565 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, 893-9992. You’re invited to be our guest in Smyrna! Situated at Exit 66-A on I-24, our location near Murfreesboro and Nashville provides easy access to a variety of attractions. hiesmyrna.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mt. Juliet, 565 S. Mt. Juliet Rd.,

Mt. Juliet, 553-5200. Located just off Interstate 40 in Providence Place. Accommodations are very clean, comfortable and are a great value. Spacious guest rooms and luxury suites are beyond exceptional in decor and privacy. hiexpressmj.com/mtjuliettn Ramada Inn Franklin, 6210 Hospitality Dr., Franklin, 791-4004. Located near historic downtown Franklin. Whether your visit is for vacation, a convention, business or sports, we will provide you with great service and accommodations that will exceed your expectations. ramadainnfranklin.com

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This website, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, offers a calendar for Nashville, including sports, arts, music, festivals, dance, family activities and free events. Exclusive ticket discounts, too. nowplayingnashville.com

Grand Ole Opry House, (800) SeeOpry. What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a liveentertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. opry.com

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Metro Parks Festivals & Special Events

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

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

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

First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown Nashville, 743-3090. First Saturday Art Crawl, presented by 5th Avenue of the Arts, is a free, monthly visual arts event occurring in the historic downtown entertainment district. On the first Saturday of every month, from 6 to 9 p.m., an alliance of art galleries and museums invites the public to explore the vibrant downtown art scene. 5thavenueofthearts.com

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340. This world-class arts complex presents an everchanging schedule of national and international exhibits. fristcenter.org

Nashville Children’s Theatre Nashville Children’s Theatre, 252-4675. For more than 80 years Nashville Children’s Theatre has been providing live theater to both enthusiastic youth and adults. Shows in the current season include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Wind in the Willows and Go, Dog. Go! nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

Nashville Symphony Presents Nashville Symphony, 687-6500. Performing at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in the heart of downtown, the Nashville Symphony offers more than 140 concerts each season, ranging from classical to pop to jazz. Highlights this year include performances of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, and

guest artists including violinist Joshua Bell and legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter. nashvillesymphony.org

Tennessee Performing Arts Center 782-4000. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) presents a series of Broadway shows and special engagements and administers a comprehensive education program. TPAC is also home to the Nashville Ballet and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Performances in 2013 include Catch Me If You Can, Traces, American Idiot, Flashdance, Rock of Ages and The Lion King. tpac.org.

Through september 15 Sensuous Steel: The Art Deco Automobile Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. Inspired by the Frist Center’s historic art deco building, this Frist-organized exhibit is being guest-curated by former Peterson Automotive Museum executive director and renowned automotive authority Ken Gross. Sensuous Steel will feature spectacular automobiles and motorcycles that exemplify the classic elegance of the art deco period and vehicles influenced by art deco style. The exhibition will feature more than 15 automobiles from some of the most important collectors and collections in the world. fristcenter.org

events Through SEPTEMBER 22 Permanent Residents: Artists From Cheekwood’s Collection Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Within its historic walls, Cheekwood houses a Museum of Art especially known for its extensive collection of American art, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture and decorative arts. Permanent Residents presents selected treasures by American artists who have become part of this collection.

Through November 10 Light: Installations by Bruce Munro Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. The second-ever North American exhibition of Light is a stunning outdoor art installation by worldrenowned British artist Bruce Munro. Using blown glass, re-imagined materials and hundreds of miles of glowing optic fiber, Munro will transform Cheekwood’s beautiful gardens into an enchanting, dreamlike landscape. This sitespecific installation will be customized to incorporate Cheekwood’s gentle hills, expansive views and magnificent gardens. Cheekwood will offer extended hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings until 11 p.m. cheekwood.org

Through DECEMBER 31 The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. Narrated by Dwight Yoakam, this exhibition explores the roots of the Bakersfield Sound and its enduring impact on country music today. Central to the exhibit are the lives of Country Music Hall of Fame members Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, two of the biggest hitmakers in music history. The electrified, loud and strippeddown sound of the Bakersfield scene has influenced artists of all types, giving rise to both the California country and country rock landscapes that evolved. countrymusichalloffame.org

June-July Family Night Out Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Thursday nights

at 6:30 p.m. Pack a picnic for this family-friendly program series at Cheekwood. Join us on Thursday evenings in June and July for performances, puppet shows and fantastic entertainment for the whole family. cheekwood.org

Fitness Fridays Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Get moving at Cheekwood every Friday morning with fun, organized events to keep you active. Gates open at 7 a.m. with activities starting at 7:30 a.m. cheekwood.org

JUNE-SEPTEMBER Sundays LIVE! The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 889-2941. A compelling living history series that explores the 19th-century early republic and takes visitors further into the stories of the people that made The Hermitage home. Beginning the first Sunday in June and running every Sunday throughout September, costumed interpreters will discuss events from the lifetime of Gen. Andrew Jackson and his family. Afternoon programs are free with the purchase of regular admission. thehermitage.com

June 6-9 CMA Music Festival Downtown Music City, (800) CMA-Fest. The CMA Music Festival is the largest country music party in the world and the ultimate destination for music lovers! The annual, four-day event features more than 70 hours of live musical performances and 30 hours of autograph signing by more than 400 country music artists and celebrities. cmafest.com

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

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! The Lawn at Riverfront Park (800) 657-6910. Hailed as one of the best fireworks displays in the nation, this free, annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day party, attracting more than 100,000 revelers. Live music, family activities, food vendors and fireworks will help you celebrate America’s birthday in style.

JULY 12-OCTOBER 13, 2014 Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. Nashville resident Jack Spencer’s work has been exhibited and collected internationally. He alters the surfaces of his photographs with techniques suggestive of painting – rich tones and colors, softly focused or veiled forms, slight imperfections and painterly textures. Beyond the Surface features approximately 70 photographs that exemplify the relationship between these compelling surfaces and Spencer’s interest in myth, mystery and the ephemeral nature of existence. fristcenter.org

June 15 Juneteenth

JULY 27 Ice Day Nashville Zoo, 833-1534.

P.O. Box 140364, 337-4493. The Juneteenth Annual Harmonic Fitness Fun Day is free and for all ages at Hadley Park. The festival provides a short history of Juneteenth, health screenings, wellness information, athletic demonstrations and interactive fun exercising to music. 8 a.m.-noon. june19teenthnash.com

Through AUGUST Hermitage After-Hours Tour

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

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Beat the heat and chill with the animals. With the temperature at its peak, the zoo transforms into a flurry of frosty fun with ice-cream eating contests, inflatable water slides and ice treats for the animals. nashvillezoo.org

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 889-2941. Each Thursday evening, 16 guests will be led on an hourlong leisurely tour of Andrew Jackson’s home. This is a behindthe-scenes look at an American icon. thehermitage.com

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AUGUST 15-SEPTEMBER 15 Shakespeare in the Park Centennial Park, 255-2273. Since 1988, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival presents professional theater under the stars at no charge to the public. Always family- and dog-friendly, Shakespeare in the Park will run in Centennial Park Thursday through Sunday evenings. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will start at 7:30 p.m. Picnics are welcome, and food is also available on site. No admission charge, $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org

AUGUST 23-24 Music City Festival & BBQ Championship Riverfront Park. This annual, two-day festival offers live music on the banks of the Cumberland River, a barbecue championship competition with professional and amateur barbecue teams, the Cool Cars & Hot Bike competition, a Biergarten pouring specialty beers, a corn hole tournament, kids zone and much more. musiccitybbqfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 6-8 Home Decorating & Remodeling Show Music City Center, (800) 343-8344. Affords the ultimate opportunity for product and price-comparison shopping. The show features unique merchandise, numerous show specials and many free drawings. nashvillehomeshow.com

SEPTEMBER 20-22 The Music City Eats Festival This new festival, featuring the Kings of Leon, promises to combine food and music for two days of fun!

SEPTEMBER 27-28 Zac Brown Band’s Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Lawn at Riverfront Park. A great lineup of musicians will

perform at this festival, which is back for a second year to entertain residents and visitors alike. southerngroundfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 27-29 Harvest Days Nashville Zoo, 833-1534. During this three-day event, guests can explore what Grassmere was like before giraffes and elephants roamed the land. Blacksmiths, weavers, woodcarvers and other 19th-century artisans will demonstrate the era’s trades. Guests can try their hand at the pen-and-ink station, play games popular during the 1800s and press fresh apple cider. Other activities include a Civil War display, animal presentations, storytelling and musical performances. nashvillezoo.org

35th Annual TACA Fall Craft Fair Centennial Park, 736-7600. Celebrate, preserve and support our nation’s rich craft heritage at the 35th Annual TACA Fall Craft Fair. No matter what you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it among the 200-plus artisan booths at this juried fair. The handcrafted treasures are perfect for birthdays, weddings and just-because gifts for friends, family and yourself! In addition to the array of highquality crafts, visitors can enjoy food, family-friendly activities and live demonstrations. tennesseecrafts.org

SEPTember 21-october 31 Cheekwood Harvest Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Celebrate the season as you find scarecrows hidden among the garden trails. Take home your favorite pumpkin from the patch and see a breathtaking assortment of chrysanthemums. Weekly special events include bluegrass in the herb garden, guided garden tours and drop-in “art”ivities in the studios, where participants will take home crafted works of art. Other special

events include birds of prey shows, TACA craft day, a puppet show and extreme pumpkin carving. cheekwood.org

Through october Hermitage by Lantern Evening Tours The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 8892941. Enjoy a ghostly 90-minute tour of The Hermitage mansion, Rachel and Andrew’s tomb and the First Hermitage cabin. This unique look at the home of President Jackson is open to only 20 people at a time. Discussions include the ghostly events of the Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson and the Bell Witch. Be prepared for an eerie encounter, or perhaps a visit from the President himself. thehermitage.com

october 5-6 Fall Fest at The Hermitage The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 889-2941. Enjoy a weekend of music, food, art and history at The Hermitage. The festival offers a fantastic blend of live music, specialty foods and spirits from local artisans, and handmade fine arts and crafts from regional artists. thehermitage.com

October 5 Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival Centennial Park, 955-0881. This popular free event brings the 50-plus cultures of our area together for one extraordinary day of entertainment and education. celebratenashville.org

october 11-january 12, 2014 30 Americans Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. 30 Americans showcases works by many of the most important AfricanAmerican artists of the last three decades, focusing on issues of racial, sexual and historical identity in contemporary culture while exploring the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. Drawn from the extensive Rubell Family Collection in Miami, the exhibition comprises more than 70 works – including paintings, sculpture, photographs, videos, collages and multimedia works – from leading artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, Nick Cave, Wangechi Mutu and Robert Colescott. fristcenter.org

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Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. Ana Maria Tavares finds inspiration in the architecture of the modern city, particularly the stylistic grammar of Oscar Niemeyer and other utopian modernist Brazilian architects who have transformed urban Brazil in the post-World War II years. She employs materials such as steel, glass and mirrors, often alluding to building interiors and product design, to make structures that occupy the border between design and fine art. fristcenter.org

OCTOBER 12 34th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Historic Germantown, 818-3959. The city’s original and longest-running cultural festival will again entertain, regale and delight thousands from around the region with its unique brand of traditional German revelry. This colorful, familyfriendly festival attracts more than 30,000 guests and in 2012 was named the nation’s 12th-largest, single-day Oktoberfest type of event. nashvilleoktoberfest.com

OCTOBER 17-20 & 24-27 Ghouls at Grassmere Nashville Zoo, 833-1534. Elephants, zebras and giraffes are always at Nashville Zoo, but goblins, mummies and monsters can be spotted at Nashville’s largest Halloween celebration. Activities include themed treat stations, haunted hayrides, costume parade, games and more.nashvillezoo.org

OCTOBER 21 Regions Free Day of Music Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 687-6400. This daylong celebration offers more than 20 free performances throughout the Nashville Symphony’s concert hall. Featuring music of all genres, from classical to country to jazz. The public is invited to tour the building and enjoy music on an outdoor stage. nashvillesymphony.org

NOVember 1-FEBRUARY 9, 2014 American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. Norman Rockwell, one of America’s most beloved and recognized artists, is fondly remembered for his emotionally appealing, idealized scenes of early 20th-century American life. Rockwell’s images portray scenes of human triumph and frailty with

affectionate humor, dignity and kindness. Featuring more than 40 paintings and a selection of drawings, tear-sheets and other related works, including original Saturday Evening Post covers, this exhibit traces the evolution of Rockwell’s art and iconography throughout his career. fristcenter.org

NOVEMBER 2 El Dia de los Muertos Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. The popular Hispanic family celebration will include live performances, a traditional Mexican marketplace and interactive art activities for everyone. The daylong celebration is a premiere community event for Nashville’s Hispanic population, as well as for families throughout the area. cheekwood.org

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

NOVember 16-JANUARY 1, 2014 A Country Christmas Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, (888) 999-OPRY. This Nashville tradition is back with live music, carriage rides, craft shows, photos with Santa and nearly 2 million Christmas lights! gaylordhotels.com

NOVember 29-DECEMBER 22 Deck the Hall Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with a sleigh full of programs and activities for the whole family, including musical performances, autograph signings, museum store specials, holiday cookie decorating, the opportunity to make holiday-themed letterpress art with Hatch Show Print and much more. countrymusichalloffame.org

NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 31 Holiday at Cheekwood Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. A festive wonderland of Christmas trees, trains, Santa, live reindeer, decorations, storytelling,

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cookie decorating, multicultural activities and musical performances. cheekwood.org

DECEMBER After-Hours Intimate Holiday Tours The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 889-2941. Join us for an intimate after-hours tour of Andrew Jackson’s home in the soft evening light. Learn how the Jackson family experienced the holidays and the origins of many of their Christmas raditions. Jackson loved to surround himself with family and friends, so visit The Hermitage this holiday season with a loved one and create your own memories. thehermitage.com

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

DECEMBER 20-22 Handel’s Messiah Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 687-6400. The Nashville Symphony Chorus rings in the holiday season with its annual performances of Handel’s inspiring oratorio Messiah. This Baroque-era masterpiece gives expression to universal thoughts and emotions through an astonishing range of music, with moments of tranquility, darkness and exuberance. nashvillesymphony.org

DECEMBER 31 Music City New Year’s Eve Bash on Broadway Downtown Nashville, (800) 657-6910. Ring in the New Year in true Music City style. Enjoy a free, downtown concert and New Year’s Eve celebration along Broadway, including an exciting fireworks display and an impressive 100-foot Music Note Drop® to help count down to the New Year! visitmusiccity.com

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tours & transportation For more information about group travel, go to visitmusiccity.com/visitors/ groups or call the tourism department at 259-4729.

Airlines AirCanada (Jazz), (888) 247-2262. aircanada.com American Airlines/American Eagle/American Connection, (800) 223-5436. aa.com Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection, (800) 325-1999. delta.com Frontier Airlines, (800) 432-1359. frontierairlines.com Southwest Airlines, (800) 435-9792. southwest.com Advertising Partner, p. 68 United Express Airlines, (800) 241-6522. ual.com

Sightseeing Tours Echoes of Nashville Walking Tours, Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 576-0804. Take a walk with us and discover the real Music City. Tours include Lower Broadway, the Ryman Auditorium, Civil War sites, historic photos and more. Give us 90 minutes and we’ll make you a local! echoesofnashville.com Franklin on Foot, 114 E. Main St., Franklin, 400-3808. Experience Franklin’s beauty, charm and history on city, ghost, Civil War and I Spy tours by enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides. We’ll hop on a bike for any tour and offer an authentic culinary experience on our Southern Style food tour. franklinonfoot.com

Gray Line of Tennessee, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102, 883-5555, (800) 251-1864. Truly, the local expert! Experience worldfamous Music City by day or night on an exciting guided city tour. See where the stars live, visit presidential mansions and historic plantations, or travel back in time to the Civil War’s Battle of Franklin. graylinenashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 39, 70 and back cover Green Fleet Bicycle Tours, 1200 16th Ave. S., 379-8687. Starting on Music Row, our twoto three-hour guided tours highlight Nashville’s music culture and rich history. Experience Music City by bike. Group discounts available. greenfleethub.com

US Airways Express, (800) 428-4322. usair.com

Auto Rental Alamo Rent A Car, 1 Terminal Dr., (800) 462-5266. Rental vehicle partner with locations at most major airports. Visit the website to become an Alamo Insider and receive special discounts. alamo.com Enterprise Rent A Car, 1 Terminal Dr., (800) 736-8227. Rental car partner with locations at most major airports, as well as multiple offairport locations. The perfect rental car company for a visit to Nashville or for multiple vehicles for a special event. enterprise.com National Car Rental, 1 Terminal Dr., (877) 222-9058. Car rental partner with locations at most major airports. Recognized as a business traveler favorite national car rental. Features one-of-a-kind Emerald Club service. nationalcar.com Thrifty Car Rental, Nashville International Airport, 361-6050. Available in the terminal at the Nashville International Airport and a local office at Vultee Boulevard. thrifty.com

Bus Services Metropolitan Transit Authority, 430 Myatt Dr., 862-5969. Nashville’s public transit system, with 41 routes connecting Music City’s attractions, restaurants, lodging, Nashville International Airport and more. Ride Music City Circuit, a free downtown circulator. nashvillemta.org

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Mapping music City Finding Nashville’s live music venues is easier than ever, thanks to a few new initiatives by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. A free Nashville Live Music app, available for both iPhone and Android devices, locates live music venues throughout the city and tells you who’s on stage. Users can search by area of town or venue name, and a handy map function will show your location and the live music venue options nearby. The app’s calendar will search live music events up to 14 days out. Download at visitmusiccity.com/nashvillemusicapp. No app? No problem. The CVC has also set up a series of guitar pick signs that indicate a music venue. If a particular venue features four or more live shows a week, a pick is placed outside so visitors know where to go for music. Also transforming the way people connect to music in Nashville is the Wayfinding Guidance System. The program integrates pedestrian maps and signage with local street and traffic guidance signs. Located in some of the city’s most traveled tourist areas, the signs detail the major attractions around the area and help visitors find the sites closest to them.

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tours & transportation Hick Chick Tours, P.O. Box 330764, 838-7105. Providing a variety of tour options, including the Honky Tonk Pub Crawl and the Nashville Comedy Tour. Availability is limited and reservations are required. hickchicktours.com Music City Biplane Tours, Inc., P.O. Box 90745, 463-7500. Offering sightseeing tours from the front seat of our two-passenger, open-cockpit classic biplane, with panoramic views of Nashville and Middle Tennessee from 1,000 feet above. musiccitybiplanetours.com Music City Bites & Sites, 4117 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 103209, 838-3883. This 2 1/2-hour food and cultural tour engages all of your senses – including your sense of humor – as you walk and taste your way through the historic district of downtown Nashville. Enjoy this non-stuffy appetite adventure first when visiting the city and you’ll feel like a local by the end the tour. musiccitybitesandsites.com Music City Trolley Hop, Downtown Music City, 248-4437. Nashville’s first hop-on-hop-off trolley tour stops at seven major attractions and is led by fun and informative driver/guides from Second Avenue and Broadway at the Hard Rock Cafe. Stops include the Ryman, Bicentennial Park, Antique Archaeology, The Parthenon, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. graylinetn.com NashTrash Tours Presents A Grand Ole Murder, P.O. Box 60324, 226-7300. A murder has been committed backstage at the Opry. Meet the cast, get the clues and solve the mystery. Show, dinner, tax and gratuity included in price. nashtrash.com Nashville Double Decker, Fifth Ave. S. & Broadway, (423) 4320116. Tour company that uses an authentic British 1967 open-top, double-decker bus to do historic tours of downtown Nashville. We also rent the bus out for special events and transportation purposes. nashvilledoubledecker.com Nashville Food Tours, Tour begins at Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, (800) 979-3370. A unique opportunity to view Nashville’s food scene as you walk, talk and taste your way through some of Music City’s most distinctive streets and establishments. You’ll sample from

six local kitchens and hear knowledge on the restaurants, the city and history behind the music. tnbites.com Nashville Ghost Tours, Tour begins on corner of Sixth Ave. N. & Union St., 884-3999. Explore the shadowy streets of Tennessee’s most haunted city on a variety of entertaining ghost tours, including the Haunted Downtown Walking Tour, Haunted Tavern Tour and the Nashville Hearse Tour. nashvilleghosttours.com Nashville Pedal Tavern, Demonbreun & Division St., 390-5038. A new spin on pub crawls. A 16-person bar on wheels. nashvillepedaltavern.com Nashville Scooter Tours, Sevier Park, 290-5563. Cruise through downtown Nashville in a caravan with friends – or make new friends – on our 100 percent electric scooters. They’re zippy, safe and a blast to ride. Meet at our hub, learn to ride and head out on our fully guided tour. nashvillescootertours.com The Redneck Comedy Tour, 316-0014. See the Nashville hot spots and laugh along the way! theredneckbus.com Segway of Nashville Tours, 119 Third Ave. S., 244-0555. See Nashville up close and personal on this unique tour experience. Ride your own Segway and take in the sights and sounds of Music City. segwayofnashville.com Tommy’s Tours, 2120 Lebanon Pk., #29, 335-2863. Comedic sightseeing tours of downtown Nashville and celebrities’ homes. tommystours.com Walkin’ Nashville, Fifth Ave. N. & Union St., Chet Atkins Statue, 499-5159. A 90-minute walking tour, packed with history, fun trivia and stories about classic country legends. walkinnashville.com

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

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Allied Cab/Nashville Cab, 333-3333. nashvillecab.com Checker Cab, 221 Largo Dr., 256-7000. nashvillecheckercab.com 1-800-TAXICAB, (800) TAXI-CAB. 1800taxicab.com

Tour Operators All In One Destinations, 107 Music City Cir., Ste. 218, 871-7232, (800) 421-4422. All In One says it. Complete individual and group tour packages. Special events, including the Grand Ole Opry Celebration, Country Christmas, CMA Music Festival and more. southernvacations.com Advertising Partner p. 39 Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive, P.O. Box 23766, 386-9301. Step-on guide service, receptive/package tours. Customized packages for individuals and groups: Titans packages, CMA Music Festival, Grand Ole Opry, A Country Christmas. Combining music and history, we specialize in sightseeing tours with experienced local guides. arthenry.com Best of Nashville Tours & Events, LLC, 2441-Q Old Fort Pkwy., #358, Murfreesboro, (877) 741-7681. Our delight is to please our customers with company and senior outings, church groups, reunions, custommade agendas, receptive management, and a staff of dynamic and knowledgeable tour guides who make the history of Nashville come alive. We strive to please. bestofnashvilletours.com Flair Tours, P.O. Box 17372, 3613737, (866) 729-9411. Since 1979, we have been providing interesting itineraries for tour/convention groups of all sizes. We customize packages for your interests, time frame and budget. Special packages available for CMA Festival and New Year’s. flairtours.net Johnny Walker Tours, 107 Music City Cir., Ste. 100, 834-8585. Complete package planning with individual group rates in various hotel categories, tickets and sightseeing tours. johnnywalkertours.com Let’s Go Travelin, P.O. Box 25, (512) 906-9312. Committed to providing uncompromising personal attention, friendliness and quality service that will result in superior experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. letsgotravelin.com

Nashville Express Tours, 1707 Decatur Cir., Franklin, (865) 774-6574, (800) 638-8687. Fullservice tour planning, including lodging, dining, attractions, tours, performance opportunities and more for every group. Great special events including CMA Fest, Country Christmas and more. tnexpresstours.com Sharin Nashville Tours, P.O. Box 140234, 846-0867, (800) 636-8687. We offer tour packages, transportation and step-on guide services with charming tour guides. Call for a customized quote. sharinnashvilletours.com Sweet Magnolia Tours, P.O. Box 210247, 646-0030. Specializing in Southern hospitality, we offer complete tour planning for groups and individuals, including customized itineraries using a wide variety of hotel choices, attraction tickets, meal planning and step-on guide service. sweetmagnoliatours.com Advertising Partner, p. 74 U.S. Tours Tennessee, 964 Kyker Ferry Rd., #5, Kodak, (865) 933-7544, (800) 953-7469. Tour planning is our business. We

are a full tour receptive operator with more than 200 years of staff planning experience. Wholesale tours, step-on guides. Member of NTA, ABA, OMCA, TAP, ASTA. UStours.biz

Transportation Services Anchor Tours, 3108 Blevins Rd., Whites Creek, 860-6800. Complete receptive service for groups and individuals, including accommodations, transportation, attractions and more. Let a native Nashvillian plan the perfect tour package. We work with all group sizes and have an entire fleet of equipment available, including vans and motorcoaches. anchortours.com Advertising Partner, p. 72 CitiValet, 5214 Maryland Way, Ste. 305, Brentwood, 216-7506. Luxury sedan service with the amenities of first-class travel. Whether booking a car for business or pleasure, a client or yourself, CitiValet gives timely and flexible personal car services. Also caters to groups for routine or event shuttle service. citivalet.com

Grand Avenue, 186 N. First St., 714-5466, (866) 455-2823. Middle Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of corporate, special occasion and customized transportation. grandavenueworldwide.com Gray Line of Tennessee, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102, 883-5555, (800) 251-1864. Truly, the local expert! Experience world-famous Music City by day or night on an exciting guided city tour. See where the stars live, visit presidential mansions and historic plantations, or travel back in time to the Civil Warâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battle of Franklin. graylinenashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 39, 70 and back cover Gray Line Tours Airport Transportation, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102, 275-1180 (AIRPORT). Departs from the airport every 15 minutes and every 30 minutes from hotels. $12 one way; $18 round trip. 6 am-11 pm daily. graylinenashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 39, 70 and back cover InShuttle Transportation, Inc., 1102 Buchanan St., 255-3519. Offering passenger transportation

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tours & transportation for any occasion with a fleet of latemodel minibuses and minicoaches. inshuttle.com Music City Star Commuter Rail, 108 First Ave. S., 862-5969. Middle Tennessee’s regional public transit with weekday service between Nashville and surrounding counties, including the Music City Star rail. Special Friday night and event train trips. rtarelaxandride.com Nashville International Airport, One Terminal Dr., 275-1600. Currently served by nine airlines and offering 380 daily arriving and departing flights. Nashville International provides direct air service, 48 of which are nonstop, to 70 markets. flynashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 72 Premiere Transportation, 109 International Dr., Ste. 300, Franklin, 296-9000, (888) 771-0588. Preferred by royal families, United States presidents and high schoolers, Premiere offers a distinctly unique fleet of luxury coaches. premieretransportation.com Sedan on Demand, 1211 Division St., 254-4600. Offering 24/7/365 chauffeured transportation services, including sedan, limousine, van and motorcoach transportation for tours and groups. sedanondemand.com Signature Transportation Services, 1306 Antioch Pk., 244-5466, (877) 255-0033. Providing the best luxury service possible. New limousines, sedans and luxury vehicles, highly professional, courteous and experienced chauffeurs, as well as courteous and dedicated management staff combine to make Signature Transportation Services the recognized leader in its field. nashvillelimo.com Stewart Transportation Solutions, 2814 Columbine Pl., Ste. 100, 292-6040, (888) 292-6040. Specializing in the planning and coordination of all types of transportation, from airport transfers and local bus charters to complex convention shuttle programs. We move people from one to 50,000, utilizing only the best vendors with the highest safety records. stewarttransportation.com Trans Partners, LLC, 5026 Penbrook Dr., Franklin, 974-1259. Offering you the personal touch of exceptional customer service along

with the latest model vehicles. We pride ourselves on making sure the customer is given quality service in Nashville or anywhere in the world. trans-partnersllc.com Wise Coaches, Inc., 1312 Central Ct., Hermitage, 391-3505. A familyowned charter company that offers superior 25- to 56-passenger coaches for every transportation need. We cater to churches, schools, senior tours, corporate outings and more. More than 14 years of experience providing dependable, high-quality transportation. wisecoaches ofnashville.com

Travel Services AAA Auto Club South, 2501 21st Ave. S., Ste. 1, 297-7700, (800) 222-1134. Founded in 1902, AAA is one of the largest membership organizations in the world. Committed to providing safety, security and peace of mind to nearly 50 million members, AAA offers its members an incredible array of outstanding savings and useful services. aaa.com BacheloretteNashville.com, (815) 325-8208. Bride-to-be bachelorette party planning in Nashville. Classy or trashy. At BacheloretteNashville.com, you will find everything you need to know to throw the perfect bachelorette party in Nashville! bachelorettenashville.com Expedia, Inc., 953-2620. The largest online travel company in the world, with brands including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire and more than 10,000 Expedia Affiliate Networks. expedia.com Orbitz Worldwide, (312) 894-5000. A leading online travel company offering leisure and business travelers a wide selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging. orbitz.com Travelocity, (407) 241-1159. Online travel agency. travelocity.com Twice Daily, 7354 Charlotte Pk., 356-2432. New stores are spacious, clean and so easy to shop. Five fresh stations – coffee, cold beverages, bakery, deli and hot foods – give you the healthiest selection of local and classic selections to choose from, no matter what time you come in. twicedaily.com

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Twice Daily, 3863 Dickerson Pk., 868-0551. New stores are spacious, clean and so easy to shop. Five fresh stations – coffee, cold beverages, bakery, deli and hot foods – give you the healthiest selection of local and classic selections to choose from, no matter what time you come in. twicedaily.com Wright Travel, 2505 21st Ave. S., Ste. 500, 783-1111, (800) 577-0888. Nashville-based travel agency with corporate, leisure and group divisions. Twenty locations in eight states. Open 24/7. wrighttravel.net

Valet & Parking Services Central Parking System, 171 Third Ave. N., 259-3898, (877) 717-0004. The leader in professional parking management and leasing. CPS operates more than 2,500 parking facilities containing 1.2 million spaces for some of the nation’s largest owners and operators. parking.com Eagle Parking, 1039 Grant St., Atlanta, GA, (404) 605-0150. Providing valet and parking services for restaurants and private event facilities in the Nashville area. eagleparking.com Parking Management Company (PMC), 306 42nd Ave. N., 352-0415. A high-quality valet service for private events and commercial establishments. parkingmgt.com The Parking Spot, 560 Donelson Pk., 883-9196. As the leading near-airport parking company in the nation, we provide full-service parking to 22 major airports in the United States with a total of 35 parking lots. When you park with The Parking Spot, you’re getting a superior airport parking experience. theparkingspot.com Premier Parking of Tennessee, 421 Church St., 238-2250. Providing complete parking management solutions through innovation and old-fashioned customer service. premierparking.com Towne Park, 2100 West End Ave., Box 52, 321-3999. Providing custom guest services to meet our clients’ event reception, parking and transportation needs. townepark.com

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dining Hillsboro Village Merchants Association, Various, 21st Ave. & Wedgewood. Hillsboro Village is a collection of specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants. With a four-block radius, this quaint neighborhood has rejuvenated the community and attracted young professionals for living and playing. hillsborovillage.com

key to symbols breakfast lunch dinner weekend brunch Under $10 $10-20 $20-30 $30+ For more information about group travel, go to visitmusiccity.com/visitors/groups or call the tourism department at 259-4729.

Airport/Northeast Bar-B-Cutie Nashville Airport/ Donelson, Barbecue, 501 Donelson Pk., 872-0207. Everything made fresh. Hickory-smoked pork, brisket, mesquite chicken and baby back ribs. Homemade sides, including whipped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and more. Try ‘Cutie favorites such as banana pudding, brisket nachos, barbecue on fried cornbread and Southern sweet tea. bar-b-cutie.com 10 am-9 pm. Champions, American, 600 Marriott Dr., Nashville Airport Marriott, 8899300. Located inside the Nashville Airport Marriott hotel, this new sports bar features nightly sports games on numerous flat-screen televisions, and a lively menu of chicken wings, pizza and hamburgers. 6 am-10 pm. championsnashville.com Famous Dave’s, Barbecue, 5000 Old Hickory Blvd., Hermitage, 882-0999. Repeatedly voted best barbecue and ribs in Nashville, plus 600 more awards including best caterer! We hickory-smoke our meats daily and serve freshly made side dishes and desserts. 11 am-10 pm. homeofthebigslab.com

Jackson’s Veranda, American, Holiday Inn Select Opryland/Airport, 2200 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9770. Casual dining located in the Holiday Inn Opryland/Airport. 6 am-11 pm Mon.hinashville.com Sun. Lenny’s RJ Subshop, Deli, 2288 Lebanon Pk., 231-1055. A friendly sub sandwich shop that offers delicious sandwiches and sides. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., lennys.com closed Sun. McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Irish, 2740 Old Lebanon Rd., 885-7262. A full-service, traditional Irish pub and restaurant. It’s family-friendly and often has live music. 11 am-10 pm Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat., closed Mon. mcnamarasirishpub.com Pizza Hut, Italian, 2512 Lebanon Rd., (866) 726-1438. We are ready to welcome and serve you. For your convenience, call the nearest Pizza Hut location for carryout or delivery, or place an order online via iPhone, iPad, Android or mobile Web. 11 am10 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri-Sat. pizzahut.com

Belmont/Hillsboro Village Cabana, American, 1910 Belcourt Ave., 577-2262. Specializing in casual, Southern-comfort cuisine. You’ll find lump crab hush puppies, lobster Brie mac and cheese, blackened local catfish, sweet tea smoked chicken and the best pizza in town. 4 pm-3 am Mon.-Sat., 4 pm-12 am Sun. cabananashville.com Fido, Bakery/Coffee, 1812 21st Ave. S., 777-3436. Blurring the lines between upscale coffeehouse and casual restaurant. We serve coffee from sister store Bongo Java and a wide-ranging, creative and locally sourced menu. 7 am-11 pm daily. bongojava.com

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Pancake Pantry, American, 1796 21st Ave. S., 383-9333. A Nashville tradition. Try a different breed of pancake at each visit. 6 am-3 pm Mon.-Fri., 6 am-4 pm Sat.-Sun. thepancakepantry.com Sunset Grill, American, 2001 Belcourt Ave., 386-3663. Described as “California cuisine with Southern touches” by Where the Locals Eat-Nashville. The menu offers seafood, pasta, salads, steaks, desserts and one of Nashville’s top wine lists. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner at 4:30 pm every night, late-nite at 10. sunsetgrill.com

Downtown Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies, Sweets & Treats, 34 Arcade, 259-1696. Specializes in various fillings wrapped in a handheld homemade pie crust. Located in the Arcade plaza. 7 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat. nashvillefriedpies.com B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant, American, 152 Second Ave. N., 256-2727. Featuring a variety of great Creole cuisine fused with flavors from around the globe. Sample catfish bites, fried green tomatoes, ribs or pulled barbecue pork, capped off with banana bread pudding. Live music nightly showcasing special guests and regularly featured bands – the B.B. King All Stars, the B.B. Kingsmen and Burning Las Vegas. Musical performances range from classic blues to smooth jazz to the powerful vocals of the Motown era. 11-1 am Mon.-Thu., 11-3 am Fri.-Sat., 11-12 am Sun. bbkingbluesclub.com Back Alley Diner, American, 217 Arcade Alley, 251-3003. Great downtown Nashville restaurant and bar for a casual lunch or dinner, business lunch meeting or just meeting friends after work. Fresh, homemade food, excellent service, full bar and a great atmosphere. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 4 pm3 am Sat. backalleydiner.com

Benchmark Sports Bar & Grill, American, 117 Second Ave. N., 748-9006. Located on Second Avenue, this live music and sportswatching destination features an upscale menu created by Chef Liz Johnson, a complete lunch, dinner and bar menu, homemade cocktails, local brews and the famous Nashville Bushwacker. When the sun goes down, Benchmark always turns into a high-energy live music venue on the first floor and a DJ upstairs playing all your favorite music. 11-3 am Mon.-Fri., 9-3 am Sat.-Sun. benchmarknashville.com Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar, American, 220 Printers Alley, 242-5837. Live music every day for lunch, happy hour and evening. Great food, great drinks and great times. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. bourbonstreetblues.com Buffalo’s Billiard Parlor, American, 154 Second Ave. N., 313-7665. Pool, shuffleboard, darts, HDTVs and great, casual dining with wonderful views of the Cumberland River and exciting Second Avenue North in the heart of the entertainment district – a fun place to spend the evening alone or with friends. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. buffalosnashville.com The Capitol Grille, Southern, The Hermitage Hotel, 231 Sixth Ave. N., 345-7116. Reinventing Southern gourmet cuisine using the freshest regional ingredients served in plush surroundings at The Hermitage Hotel. Hours vary, call for details. thehermitagehotel.com Commerce Street Grill, Southern, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce St., 493-4050. In the beautiful Renaissance Nashville Hotel, with a bountiful breakfast and lunch buffet. Our dinner menu offers a variety of delicious grill options with a distinct local flavor. Breakfast: 6-10 am; lunch: 11 am-3 pm; dinner: 5-10 pm. renaissancenashville.com

Dick’s Last Resort, American, 154 Second Ave. N., 800-8894. Great food, service with an attitude, great for large groups. Live entertainment on weekends. Laughs are free, food will cost ya a little. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11-12 am dickslastresort.com Fri.-Sat. Advertising Partner, p. 81 The District, Various, Broadway & Second Ave., 400-0178. Don’t miss the heart of Nashville. 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. thedistrictnashville.org Etch Restaurant, American, 303 Demonbreun St., 522-0685. The newest culinary venture from Chef Deb Paquette. An open kitchen allows guests to interact with the chef. Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations. 11 am-2 pm, 510:30 pm Mon.-Fri.; 5-10:30 pm Sat. etchrestaurant.com Frist Center Cafe, American, 919 Broadway, 244-3340. Freshly made soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas, as well as a children’s menu. The cafe features luscious desserts, including assorted cakes, cookies and muffins. A variety of beer and wine is available. 10 am5:30 pm Mon.-Wed. and Sat., 10 am9 pm Thu.-Fri., 1-5:30 pm Sun. fristcenter.org/site/cafe Advertising Partner, p. 28 Hard Rock Cafe, American, 100 Broadway, 742-9900. Hey, hard rockers – you know who you are – come on down and party like a rock star in historic downtown Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat. hardrock.com Advertising Partner, p. 2

Cummins Station, Various, 209 10th Ave. S., 259-0999. Located on 9 acres in Nashville’s Central Business District, Cummins Station is a redevelopment of an iconic historic property. cumminsstation.com

Honky Tonk Central, American, 329 Broadway, 726-0463. Nashville’s latest and greatest honky-tonk on legendary Lower Broadway. Three stories of live music, great food and the best time in Nashville. 10-3 am Mon.honkytonkcentral.com Sun.

Demos’ Steak & Spaghetti House, American, 300 Commerce St., 256-4655. Featuring pasta and steak, this downtown restaurant is a local favorite. Try the buttery rolls and famous chicken and rice soup. 11 am-10:30 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm demosrestaurants.com Fri.-Sat.

Hooters Restaurant, American, 184 Second Ave. N., 244-4668. Casual beach-themed restaurant featuring sports on TV and a menu that includes seafood, sandwiches, salads and chicken wings. Food and fun served by the world-famous Hooters girls! 11-12 am Mon.-Thu.,

11-1 am Fri.-Sat., 11 am-11 pm Sun. hootersRMD.com Jack’s Bar B Que – Broadway, Barbecue, 416 Broadway, 254-5715. Proudly serving barbecue from pit to plate, featuring the best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.Thu., 10:30 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat., 12-6 jacksbarbque.com pm Sun. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, American, 322 Broadway, 208-9080. Come “conky tonkin’” in the heart of downtown Nashville on honky-tonk row! Great Southern food and the best bars on Broadway. 11-2 am. margaritavillenashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 78 Joe’s Crab Shack, Steak & Seafood, 123 Second Ave. S., 242-2722. It’s here that good food, good times and good memories are created every day. We’re a little quirky, but we’re proud of it. 11 am-midnight Sun.-Thu., 11-2 am joescrabshack.com Fri.-Sat. Kitchen Notes, American, 250 Fifth Ave., 782-5300. Omni Nashville Hotel’s three-meal restaurant, featuring down-home comfort food with a modern twist. Opening omnihotels. October 2013. com/FindAHotel/Nashville.aspx The Listening Room Cafe, American, 217 Second Ave. S., 259-3600. Nashville’s premier venue to hear the heart of Music City. Come enjoy the up-andcoming artists and star songwriters behind the No. 1 hits in what’s been voted the best-sounding room in Nashville. All ages welcome, full menu and bar available. 11 am10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri., 6-11 pm Sat.-Sun. listeningroomcafe.com The Melting Pot, Steak & Seafood, 166 Second Ave. N., 742-4970. Four courses of fun served fondue-style. The leisurely experience allows diners to escape and relax in casual elegance. Reservations recommended. 4:30-10 pm Mon.Thu., 3-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 2-10 pm Sun. meltingpot.com/nashville Merchants, American, 401 Broadway, 254-1892. Located in the heart of downtown and offering two floors of dining – casual bar and grille on the first floor, fine dining with an intimate/romantic atmosphere on the second floor. 11 am-11 pm Mon.Thu., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat., 4-9 pm Sun. merchantsrestaurant.com

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dining The Meritage Grille, American, DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200. Buy a minimum of two entrees for dinner and receive free valet parking for the evening. Spend the night downtown enjoying dinner, theater or a concert. 5-10 pm daily. nashville. doubletree.com Mike’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar, Ice Cream, 208 Broadway, 742-6453. Old-fashioned handmade ice cream in more than 30 unique and Southern flavors, a soda fountain,and a full coffee and espresso bar. 8-12 am Mon.-Sun. mikesicecream.com Morton’s – The Steakhouse, Steak & Seafood, 618 Church St., 259-4558. Serving only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts. 5:30-11 pm Mon.-Sat., 5-10 pm Sun. mortons.com/nashville The National Underground, American, 105 Broadway, Ste. 101, 255-5522. Offers a variety of live music, from country to rock ‘n’ roll. With the No. 1-rated burger in Nashville by the Nashville Scene, everything is made from scratch, from the Bloody Marys to the potato bun. The National Underground stands for great food, great music and good times. 10-12:30 am Mon.Wed., 8-3 am Thu.-Sat., 8-12:30 am Sun. thenational underground.com

Paradise Park Trailer Resort, Southern, 411 Broadway, 251-1515. Located on Lower Broadway, the bar is themed after a trailer park and features homemade burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. 10:30-4 am Mon.-Sun. paradiseparkonline.com Patron Platinum Club, American, 501 Broadway, 770-2477. Luxurious settings. Amazing food. Memorable service. All blended together and served over ice at Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and headline entertainment. Doors open 1-2 hours before event. bridgestonearena.com/levy.php Popcornopoly, Bakery/Coffee, Second Ave. & Broadway, 391-9199. We serve only the freshest handcrafted gourmet popcorn. We start with a premium popcorn and make each batch from scratch using the same ingredients you find in your kitchen. We pop it daily so it is always fresh! 11 am7 pm. popcornopoly.com Prime 108, Steak & Seafood, 1001 Broadway, 620-5665. The Nashville restaurant where historic elegance meets sophisticated Southern

hospitality. 6:30 am-10 pm Sun.-Sat. prime108.com Advertising Partner, p. 56 Provence Breads & Cafe, Bakery/ Coffee, 601 Church St., 664-1150. Locally owned, independent bakery and cafe, committed to all-natural ingredients and traditional techniques to bring you the highest quality bread, pastries, coffee and food. 7 am-2 pm Mon., 7 am-4 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-3 pm Sun. provencebreads.com Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant – 5th and Church, Southern, 500 Church St., 770-2772. Founded in the ‘50s, we’ve updated a bit, added some recipes from our family and friends, and thrown in some live music, but it’s still Puckett’s Grocery – nothing too fancy, but everything good. It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun. 7 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 7 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 7 am-4 pm Sun. puckettsgrocery.com Advertising Partner, p. 40 Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill, Barbecue, 429 Broadway, 244-7477. Enjoy live country bands and great barbecue. 11-2 am daily. rippysbarandgrill.com

The Old Spaghetti Factory, Italian, 160 Second Ave. N., 254-9010. It’s more than a meal – it’s an experience. We invest meticulous attention to our décor, so our guests feel as though they’re stepping into another world. 11:30 am-2 pm, 5-9:30 pm Mon.-Fri.; 12-9:30 pm Sat.-Sun. osf.com The Palm Restaurant, Steak & Seafood, 140 Fifth Ave. S., 742-7256. Aged prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian entrees, outstanding service and atmosphere like nowhere else. 11 am-11 pm Mon.Fri., 5-11 pm Sat., 5-10 pm Sun. thepalm.com Advertising Partner, p. 52 Panera Bread, Bakery/Coffee, 401 Commerce St., 401-1171. A bakery café offering bread, pastries and bagels baked daily. Sandwiches, soups, salads and a full line of espresso drinks are also offered, as well as catering. panerabread.com

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Riverfront Tavern, American, 101 Church St., 252-4849. Not your typical Nashville bar. Hang out with friends or just put a cold one back. Come on by, join our mug club, have one of our 22 beers on tap, or enjoy some delicious food from our menu. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. riverfronttavern.com Robert’s Western World, American, 416 B Broadway, 244-9552. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville in the historic Lower Broadway district. Nashville’s undisputed home of traditional country music. Come in for great food, drinks and music. 11-2:30 am daily. robertswesternworld.com Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, American, 111 Broadway, 251-4677. Restaurant/brewery featuring fresh food and fresh beer in a fun, casual atmosphere, including the largest covered patio in downtown Nashville. Private dining available for up to 400 people. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat. Bar opens one hour later. rockbottom.com Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, Sweets & Treats, 201 N. Second Ave., 730-8085. Offering a “kid in a candy store” experience as an iconic old-fashioned candy store. More than 2,000 vintage candies, 500 retro sodas in glass bottles and 100 flavors of salt water taffy. Shop for unique Nashville gifts and souvenirs such as T-shirts, postcards, mugs, music, books, Music City candy and other goodies – all at a great price. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sun. rocketfizz.com Rodizio Grill, Steak & Seafood, 166 Second Ave. N., 730-8358. Dine the “Brazilian way” with unlimited rotisserie grilled meats, carved tableside, and authentic Brazilian appetizers and salads. Banquet seating for 250. 4:30-10 pm Mon.Fri., 12-10 pm Sat.-Sun. rodiziogrill.com Salsa Puerto Rican and Latin Cuisine, Latin, 818 Palmer Pl., 4019316. Proud to be the first authentic Puerto Rican restaurant in Nashville. Farm-to-table-inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients and the touch of deeply rooted Latin flavor. 11 am9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. salsarestaurantnashville.com Savannah’s Candy Kitchen of Nashville, Sweets & Treats, 310 Broadway, 313-9919. Offering traditional, fresh-made candies, ice cream, gelato and treats that

are created daily in the store. Hot, fresh pralines are scooped onto a thick marble slab to cool, then given as samples. Open 11 am daily. savannahcandy.com Sole Mio, Italian, 311 Third Ave. S., 256-4013. Everything handmade. More than 16 years in downtown Nashville. One block from the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Fresh pastas, chicken, veal and seafood specials. Voted top in 25 categories by Citysearch. 11 am-10 pm Tue.-Sun., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. solemionashville.com The Southern Steak & Oyster, Steak & Seafood, 150 Third Ave. S., 724-1762. The Southern takes its guests on a culinary journey where every entree tells a story. The menus combine indigenous flavors with exotic ingredients and offer an authentically Southern adventure with a twist. 8 am-10 pm Mon.-Wed., 8 am-11 pm Thu., 8-12 am Fri., 10-12 am Sat., 10 am-9 pm Sun. thesouthernnashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 78 The Sportsgrille at the Hilton Nashville Downtown, American, 121 Fourth Ave. S., 726-1001. Enjoy the pub-like charm while watching your favorite team. Choose from more than 40 menu items and hundreds of beverages. 11-12 am daily. nashvillehilton.com Advertising Partner, p. 52 Stock-Yard Restaurant, Steak & Seafood, 901 Second Ave. N., 255-6464. Named one of the top 10 steakhouses in the United States, and serving Nashville proudly since 1979. Serving certified Angus beef, lobster, fresh seafood, ribs and more. Complimentary shuttle service. 5-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 5-9 pm Sun. stock-yardrestaurant.com Subway, Deli, 162 Fourth Ave. N., 251-9045. Fresh, delicious, madeto-order sandwiches. Multiple locations in the Nashville area. 7 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-3 pm Sat. subway.com Subway, Deli, 246 Fifth Ave. N., 242-9244. Fresh, delicious, madeto-order sandwiches. Multiple locations in the Nashville area. 7 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-3 pm Sat. subway.com Subway, Deli, 530 Church St., 2566138. Fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches. Multiple locations in the Nashville area. 7 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-3 pm Sat. subway.com

Tequila Cowboy, American, 305 Broadway, 742-9078. A great place to bring friends and family for a night of all-American food in a rock ‘n’ roll-inspired atmosphere. 5 pm3 am Tue.-Thu., 11-3 am Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. tequilacowboy.com 3rd & Lindsley Nashville, American, 818 Third Ave. S., 259-9891. Offering food and live music seven nights a week. 11 pm2 am Mon.-Fri., 5 pm-2 am Sat.-Sun. 3rdandlindsley.com Two Twenty • Two Grill, American, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 291-6759. Located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Chef Jeremy Foy offers a unique spin on authentic Southern favorites, locally grown produce and the freshest ingredients. 11 am-2 pm Mon.-Sat., 2Go Bar open 9 am-5 pm daily. countrymusichalloffame.org/dining Varallo’s Chile Parlor & Restaurant, Meat & Three, 239 Fourth Ave. N., 256-1907. Nashville’s oldest restaurant – established in 1907. Where there are no fancy gourmet ingredients, just the promise of unforgettable soul food, including turkey and dressing, fried catfish, barbecue pork, country-fried steak, meatloaf, fried chicken – and that’s just the meat dishes. 6 am-2:30 pm Mon.-Fri. varallos.com Wildhorse Saloon, American, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8200. This famous hot spot features three floors of fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy delicious dining with a full menu showcasing Southern and Southwestern taste sensations, and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. With five bars under one roof, it’s always a party at the Wildhorse. Club opens 4:30 pm Mon., 11 am ‘til your boots fall off Tue.Sun. Restaurant opens 4:30 pm Mon., 11 am-10:05 pm Tue.-Sun., late-night menu available 10:05 pm to close Fri.-Sat. wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner, p. 76

East Nashville Holland House Bar & Refuge, American, 935 W. Eastland Ave., 262-4190. Internationally embraced as a top destination for cocktails and cuisine, this award-winning space can accommodate large private events. 5 pm-12 am Mon.Thu., 5 pm-2 am Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. hollandhouse barandrefuge.com

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dining Izzie’s Ice Mobile Cart, Sweets & Treats. 100 percent natural, 100 percent delicious, 100 percent fruit. Made fresh each day – Nashville’s best Italian ice! Follow us on Facebook for locations. facebook. com/izziesice#!/izziesice/info The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden, American, 731 McFerrin Ave., 712-9517. Nashville’s hippest burger joint is also its original biergarten, boasting an impressive selection of German wurst and bier, as well as an old-school soda fountain serving legendary phosphates, milkshakes and ice-cream sodas. 11 am until last call Mon.-Sun. thepharmacynashville.com

Edgehill Legato Gelato, Sweets & Treats, 1200 Villa Pl., Ste. 113, 530-3190. A small, locally owned gelato shop. We craft our gelato daily using the best ingredients from near and far. 11:30 am-9 pm Tue.-Sat., 12-6pm Sun. legatogelato.com Taco Mamacita, Mexican, 1200 Villa Pl., 730-8552. Featuring a modern, eclectic menu where the taco is supreme, and offering a full bar with patio. Everything is made fresh in-house daily, including the famous margaritas. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-10 pm Sun. tacomamacita.com

Elliston Place Jimmy Kelly’s, Steak & Seafood, 217 Louise Ave., 329-4349. This Nashville dining tradition has been impressing guests with its hospitality and great food since 1934. Located in a historic Victorian mansion. 5 pm12 am Mon.-Sat. jimmykellys.com

Germantown/ Jefferson Street The Cupcake Collection, Bakery/Coffee, 1213 Sixth Ave. N., 244-2900. Located in the heart of historic Germantown and featuring daily, made-from-scratch cupcakes and icing. No lard/shortening. At $1.50, this is a cost-effective cupcake. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Fri., 11 am-3 pm Sun. thecupcakecollection.com Germantown Café, American, 1200 Fifth Ave. N., 242-3226. Incredible food prepared from a menu of new

American-style creations, splendid drinks and desserts, as well as the greatest view in the entire city. 11 am3 pm, dinner 5 pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30 am-2 pm, dinner 5 pm Sat.-Sun. germantowncafe.com Jefferson Street United Mechants Partnership (JUMP), Various, Jefferson St., 726-5867. A historic African-American business and shopping district featuring an eclectic mix of options ranging from art galleries to salons. jumptojefferson.com Nashville Farmers’ Market, Various, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 880-2001. Restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses and open-air stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables and plants. Open year round. Flea market open every weekend. 8 am6 pm Mon.-Sun. nashville farmersmarket.org

Green Hills The Bluebird Cafe, American, 4104 Hillsboro Rd., 383-1461. Share in Nashville’s music history at one of the city’s most famous venues, where many artists – from Garth Brooks to Taylor Swift – got their start. Intimate performances provide an insider’s view of Music City’s heroes behind the hits. Menu includes sandwiches, salads and featured hot entrees. 5 pm-12 am Tue.-Thu., 5:30 pm-12 am Fri.-Mon. bluebirdcafe.com F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, Eclectic, 2210 Crestmoor Rd., 269-5861. Fine American cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week with fabulous wine and beer. No cover charge. 5:3010 pm Mon.-Thu., 5:30-11 pm Fri.-Sat. fscotts.com Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries – Hill Center, American, 4017 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 310, 463-0022. Burgers made from scratch: handpatted, American beef, never frozen, with all toppings freshly prepared daily. Hand-cut fries, twice-cooked in 100 percent pure peanut oil. 11 am10 pm daily. fiveguys.com Nero’s Grill, American, 2122 Hillsboro Dr., 297-7777. Boasting a modern twist on tradition with classic American comfort foods and delicious signature dishes. Offering private dining rooms and a cozy lounge with live local talent. 11 am-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri., 11 am-2 pm Sun. nerosgrill.com

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Table 3 Restaurant & Market, French, 3821 Green Hills Village Dr., 739-6900. Offering an authentic brasserie/bistro dining experience with an affordable wine list and menu, while striving to use high-quality, fresh ingredients. 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Sun. table3nashville.com

The Gulch Bar Louie, American, 314 11th Ave. S., 457-1632. An eclectic, trendy bar with warm surroundings. Made famous for our handcrafted signature martinis, we also feature an exceptional selection of uniquely presented American food traditionally and regionally inspired. 11-2 am Sun.Sat. barlouieamerica.com/ locations/nashville.aspx Cantina Laredo, Mexican, 592 12th Ave. S., 259-9280. Serving authentic gourmet Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. cantinalaredo.com Kayne Prime, Steak & Seafood, 1103 McGavock St., 259-0050. Deeply rooted in the style of the great American steakhouse, yet also a celebration of the now, featuring modern interpretations of the classics, as well as market-driven, fresh, farm-to-table creations. 5-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat. mstreetnashville.com Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, American, 902-9566. A comedic mystery play with live music and a wonderful dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. See website for more details. 1 pm or 7 pm. missjeannes.com Music City Flats, Eclectic, 610 12th Ave. S., 254-0454. Contemporary restaurant with a full bar, an awardwinning wine list and a menu featuring 100 percent whole-wheat flatbreads topped with fresh ingredients. 11 am9 pm Sun., 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Wed., 111 am Thu.-Sat. musiccityflats.com Sambuca, Eclectic, 601 12th Ave. S., 248-2888. Dine, drink and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and live music nightly. Entrees include mozzarella and prosciutto beignets and pan-seared sea bass, just to name a few. 11 am-11:30 pm Mon.-Wed., 11-12 am Thu., 11-1 am Fri., 6 pm-1:30 am Sat., 6-10 pm Sun. sambucarestaurant.com

Virago, Asian, 1126 McGavock St., 254-1902. A sleek, modern haven appealing to guests with all tastes. Incorporating only the freshest ingredients, the menu is unique and inspired with Nashville’s most extensive sake list, which makes the perfect pairing. 5 pm-12 am Mon.mstreetnashville.com Sun. Watermark Restaurant, Eclectic, 507 12th Ave. S., 254-2000. An independent, fine-dining restaurant recognized for its culinary excellence and warm, professional service. 5-9:30 pm Mon.-Thu., 5:30-10 pm Fri.-Sat. watermark-restaurant.com Whiskey Kitchen, Eclectic, 118 12th Ave. S., 254-3029. Located in Nashville’s hip Gulch neighborhood, this tavern-chic spot serves up gourmet pub fare and an extensive spirits menu in a stylish, lively environment. 11-2 am Mon.mstreetnashville.com Sun.

Metro Center/ North Nashville Cafe Fontanella, Italian, 4127 Whites Creek Pk., 724-1601. Nashville’s most unique and authentic Italian dining experience. Anthony Amico runs the Italian kitchen and wine bar on the property of Fontanel Mansion. 11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat., 10 am-9 pm Sun. fontanelmansion.com/cafefontanella.php Chef’s Market Cafe and Take Away, Deli, 900 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, 851-2433. Ten miles north of downtown, you will find chef-inspired food in a casual, family-friendly environment. Offering an amazing selection of daily crafted soups, market salads, leaf salads, chef-prepared gourmet entrées, sandwiches and bakery items, virtually all of which are prepared in our café and catering kitchens. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat. chefsmarket.com Garage Coffee Company Nashville, Bakery/Café, 1200 Clinton St., Studio #25, (888) 917-6789. The flagship cafe for the New Jersey-based coffee roasters. Nestled in the historic Marathon Motors building, we offer a full menu of coffee and espresso drinks. 7 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 8 am-4 pm Sun. garagecoffeecompanynashville.com

Jack’s Bar B Que – Trinity Lane, Barbecue, 334 W. Trinity Ln., 228-2888. Proudly serving barbecue from pit to plate, featuring the best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis. 10:30 am-8 pm Mon.Thu., 10:30 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am7 pm Sun. jacksbarbque.com

Music Row/Demonbreun Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, Irish, 1538 Demonbreun St., 252-1991. By creating a warm Irish atmosphere with a combination of great food and friendly service, Dan McGuinness Pub has become the place to be. Our menu offers many Irish dishes, but also many American favorites. danmcguinnesspub.com/nashville Mirko Pasta, Italian, 1520 Demonbreun St., 401-5005. Madefrom-scratch Italian cuisine. Sit back, relax and enjoy the blend of Italian flavors, savory aromas and friendly cafe setting that is quintessentially Mirko. 11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am10 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-8 pm Sun. mirkopasta.com Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall, American, 1530 Demonbreun St., 457-2781. A polished and casual restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner and late-night. We offer live music, private parties and events, and lots of fun! 11-3 am Mon.-Sat., closed Sun. nashvillerooster.com SOUTH, American, 1524 Demonbreun St., 724-1770. Offering a unique combination of fine Southern delicacies with socially stimulating nightlife. Inspired by its deep Southern roots, SOUTH creates a casually chic atmosphere offering the best entertainment with the hospitality of a true Southern gem. 11-12 am Sun.-Wed., 11-3 am Thu.-Sat. south-nashville.com Tin Roof Nashville, American, 1516 Demonbreun St., 313-7103. Located at famous Music Row. Customers love the laid-back atmosphere and live entertainment – not to mention the made-fromscratch food served by the friendly and eclectic staff. 11-3 am Mon.-Fri., 12 pm-3 am Sat., closed Sun. tinroofbars.com/home/nashville

Opryland/Music Valley Aquarium Restaurant, Steak & Seafood, 516 Opry Mills Dr., 514-3474. Delicious seafood served in an unbelievable underwater setting that’s fun for the whole

family. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. aquariumrestaurants.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover Cascades American Café at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, American, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Taste the flavors of Nashville blended with the favorite foods from America’s diverse regions. Menu includes Lowcountry crab cakes, creamy shrimp and grits, Gulf triggerfish and beef bistro filet. 6:30 am10 pm Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com Claim Jumper Restaurant, American, 514 Opry Mills Dr., 6490785. Open daily for lunch and dinner, we offer a variety of items, including fish, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and more. 11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-9:30 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. claimjumper.com Cock of the Walk, Southern, 2624 Music Valley Dr., 889-1930. Enjoy great Southern food and hospitality at Nashville’s most unique restaurant. Offering U.S. farm-raised catfish served family-style. 5-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 4-9 pm Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. cockofthewalkrestaurant.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Dave & Buster’s, American, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 970-3800. Eat, drink and play! We offer American food choices, signature cocktails and loads of game play. Choose from billiards, cosmic bowling or the Million Dollar Midway, which features more than 170 interactive game stations. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu., 11-1 am Fri.-Sat. daveandbusters.com Findley’s Irish Pub at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, Irish, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Irish-style music nightly to accompany the fine collection of whiskeys and scotches, and of course, pints of Guinness, Harp, Bass Pale Ale and Hard Core Cider, as well as fish and chips and bangers and mash. 11-12 am Mon.Sun. gaylordopryland.com Fuse Sports Club at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, American, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. When it comes to sports, mouth-watering food and an unparalleled experience, we provide the perfect environment. With 100 high-definition TVs, Fuse is the sports lover’s dream. 11-12 am Mon.Sun. gaylordopryland.com

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dining General Jackson Showboat, American, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3900. Evening cruises, which include an elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production, and midday cruises, which offer one of Nashville’s only daytime country music shows and a delicious lunch buffet, on the scenic Cumberland River. Midday boards 11:15 am, departs noon, returns 2:30 pm; evening boards 6:15 pm, departs 7 pm, returns 10 pm. generaljackson.com Advertising Partner, p. 76 Jack Daniel’s at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, Southern, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Offering a true Tennessee dining experience with hand-crafted Southern specialties featuring local Tennessee products, including smooth Tennessee sippin’ whiskey, and live bluegrass music. 4:30 pm-1 am Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com John A’s, Southern, 2421 Music Valley Dr., 885-1540. A place where Opry stars and struggling musicians alike can go to unwind in a laid-back atmosphere that resonates with the Nashville sound. 3 pm-12 am Sun.Thu., 3 pm-1 am Fri., 11-1 am Sat. johnasrestaurant.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Music Valley Merchants Association, Various, 2613 McGavock Pk.. Live music, shopping, camping, food, fun and more. Some of the most unique Nashville attractions are located here. With everything at your fingertips and in walking distance, Music Valley has more to do than anywhere else in Music City. nashvillemusicvalley.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, Southern, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 139, 885-4747. Dine with the stars! Enjoy a full Southern buffet with all the trimmings and a 90-minute country music variety show. Enjoy the music of everyone from Hank Williams to Patsy Cline. Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, show begins at 6:30 pm. nashvillenightlife.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, Steak & Seafood, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Set in an antebellumstyle mansion, this dining experience is second to none. The menu features cowboy bone-in

rib steak, filet mignon, artisanal cheeses and an award-winning wine list. 5-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 5-11 pm FriSat. gaylordopryland.com Opry Backstage Grill, Southern, 2401 Music Valley Dr., 231-8854. The show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Visit for lunch or dinner, or come by after the show and experience the music, food and fun. 11 am-10:30 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am11:30 pm Fri.-Sat. opry.com/backstagegrill Opry Mills, Various, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) 746-7386. Featuring 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 and Build-A-Bear Workshop™. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun. oprymills.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 39 Rainforest Cafe, American, 353 Opry Mills Dr., 514-3000. Escape to a tropical adventure full of exotic ambiance, entertaining animatronic gorillas, trumpeting elephants and whimsical butterflies. Menu contains fresh seafood, crisp salads, delicious sandwiches and enticing entrees. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu. and Sun., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. rainforestcafe.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover Ravello – Southern Italian Cuisine at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, Italian, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Without ever leaving the resort, take a culinary journey to southern Italy and enjoy Ravello’s delightfully simple specialties, fresh seafood and rustic flavors. Try something from the antipasti menu, and savor bold pastas or fresh seafood. 5-10 pm Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com Scoreboard Bar & Grill, Southern, 2408 Music Valley Dr., 883-3866. A restaurant and bar with open-air seating and a sports focus. 11-2:45 am Mon.-Sun. scoreboardbar.net Advertising Partner, p. 39 Solario – Authentic Mexican Cuisine at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, Mexican, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Enjoy our signature guacamole, made to order, while drinking a customized margarita. Family favorites and Mexican classics

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include tacos and paella from the culinary heart of Mexico. 5-10 pm Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com Wasabi’s Sushi Bar at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, Asian, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. A Japanese-style sushi experience featuring sushi rolls, nigiri sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional sake, sake cocktails, plum wine and Japanese beers. 12-9:30 pm Sun.-Thu., 12-10:30 pm gaylordopryland.com Fri.-Sat.

South Nashville Bar-B-Cutie Nashville/Brentwood, Barbecue, 5221 Nolensville Rd., 834-6556. Everything made fresh. Hickory-smoked pork, brisket, mesquite chicken and baby back ribs. Homemade sides, including whipped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and more. Try ‘Cutie favorites such as banana pudding, brisket nachos, barbecue on fried cornbread and Southern sweet tea. 7 am-9 pm. bar-b-cutie.com Berry Hill District, Various, Bransford Ave. & Thompson Ln., 383-3672. Pedestrian-friendly shopping neighborhood with locally owned boutiques and restaurants near downtown. berryhilldistrict.com Corky’s BBQ, Barbecue, 100 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, 373-1020. A taste of hog heaven! Enjoy the finest Memphis-style, hickory-smoked ribs, hand-pulled, falling-off-the-bonetender barbecue along with top-quality starters, Southern-style sides and freshly prepared desserts. Try the world-famous Corky’s BBQ sauce and dry rub. 10:30 am-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 10:30 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat. corkysbrentwood.com

Sylvan Park The Local Taco, Mexican, 4501 Murphy Rd., 891-3271. Creative tacos (Southern fried chicken, Korean barbecue, tequila lime chicken), margaritas, outdoor patio, local products, great neighborhoods (Sylvan Park and Brentwood). Voted Best New Restaurant in 2009. 11 am10 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-8 pm Sun. thelocaltaco.com

12South Burger Up, American, 2901 12th Ave. S., 279-3767. Fostering the idea of thoughtful consuming through locally sourced food of exceptional

quality in a family-friendly environment. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu. and Sun., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. burger-up.com Edley’s Bar-B-Que, Barbecue, 2706 12th Ave. S., 953-2951. A meatand-three with the best barbecue this side of the Mississippi. Fast, casual eatery serving smoked pork, chicken, brisket, ribs, wings and catfish sandwiches. We smoke our meats so you know it’s fresh! 11 am-10 pm, edleysbbq.com closed on Tue. Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse, Bakery/Coffee, 2509 12th Ave. S., 292-1808. A neighborhood coffee house with a homelike atmosphere and a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. 7 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 8 am-9 pm Sun. frothymonkeynashville.com Urban Grub, Southern, 2506 12th Ave. S., 679-9342. Stuffy upscale is out – ethnic, healthy, casual and pick-up is in, which makes Urban Grub the next big star on the Nashville dining scene. 5-10 pm Tue.Thu., 5-11 pm Fri., 11 am-11 pm Sat., urbangrub.net 11 am-10 pm Sun.

Various Locations DoughWorks Craft Doughnuts, American, 669-WORKS. A local Nashville food truck that specializes in both savory and sweet doughnuts. Caters on- and off-site for corporate, social, weddings and lunch functions. Check Facebook for times and location. doughworksnashville.com Nashville Originals, Various, P.O. Box 120668, 386-3940. The association of independent restaurants. nashvilleoriginals.com

West End/Vanderbilt/ Midtown Amerigo Italian Restaurant, Italian, 1920 West End Ave., 320-1740. A locally owned restaurant specializing in authentic Italian pastas, handmade pizzas, fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks and extensive wine offerings. 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-10:30 pm amerigo.net Fri.-Sat.

menu featuring global cuisine, the Bound’ry is where all borders meet. See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs bar. Open-air dining available. 5-10 pm Sun.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat. boundryrestaurant.com The Catbird Seat, American, 1711 Division St., 810-8200. A 30-seat restaurant featuring an ever-changing, seven-course menu of seasonally inspired dishes by two acclaimed chefs, Josh Habiger and Erik Anderson. 5:30-10 pm Wed.-Sat., closed Sun.-Tue. thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com Commodore Sports Bar & Grille, American, Holiday Inn Select, 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707. Entertainment Tuesday through Friday nights. Sporting events on all 21 televisions. Appetizers and dinner entrees served seven days a week. 6-10 am and 5-11 pm Mon.-Fri., 7-11 am and 5-11 pm Sat.-Sun. holidayinn-nashville.com/ commodore-grille.htm 1808 Grille, American, 1808 West End Ave., 340-0012. A Nashville restaurant ideal for romantic dinners or relaxed evenings out. At once elegant, casual, familiar but unique, this is the ideal place to meet, dine and linger. 6:30-9:30 pm Mon.-Thu. and Sun., 6:30-10 pm Fri.-Sat. 1808grille.com Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries – West End, American, 2018 West End Ave., 320-3678. Burgers made from scratch: hand-patted, American beef, never frozen, with all toppings freshly prepared daily. Hand-cut fries, twice-cooked in 100 percent pure peanut oil. 11 am-10 pm daily. fiveguys.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Steak & Seafood, 2525 West End Ave., Ste. 220, 342-0131. Creating the magic of a great evening out with an inviting ambiance, 100 wines by the glass and a focus on prime beef. Guests are provided with friendly service, a warm atmosphere and memorable times. 5-10 pm Mon.Thu., 4:30-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 4-9 pm Sun. flemingssteakhouse.com

BBQ Beach, Barbecue, 2010 Scarritt Pl., 321-2270. Boat drinks, beer and barbecue. 11 am-11 pm bbqbeach.com Mon.-Sun.

Giovanni Ristorante, Italian, 909 20th Ave. S., 760-5932. An upscale northern Italian restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and delicious risotto. 11 am-10 pm Mon. and Sun., 11 am-11 pm Tue.-Sat. giovanninashville.com

Bound’ry Restaurant, Steak & Seafood, 911 20th Ave. S., 321-3043. With a divine and eclectic

Maggiano’s Little Italy, Italian, 3106 West End Ave., 514-0270. There is an old Italian proverb that says, “At

the table, no one grows old.” And so it is at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Time stands still when you share delicious food and good times with family and friends. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11:30 am-9 pm Sun. maggianos.com Mason’s, Southern, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 West End Ave., 321-1990. If it’s Southern food you’re interested in, look no further. Enjoy classic Southern dishes with a modern twist, or live music and creative cocktails at Mason Bar. 6:30 am-10 pm. loewsvanderbilt.com Midtown Cafe, American, 102 19th Ave. S., 320-7176. Offering affordable, casual fine dining. The perfect intimate setting for a business lunch or romantic dinner. Featuring prime steaks, sustainable seafood, locally grown produce, more than 40 wines by the glass, more than 150 by the bottle. 11 am-3 pm and 5-10 pm Mon.Fri., 5-10 pm Sat.-Sun. midtowncafe.com Qdoba Mexican Grill, Mexican, 2019 West End Ave., 340-2822. An artisanal Mexican kitchen where fresh ingredients are prepared and handcrafted into delicious meals right before your eyes. We also offer a wide array of catering options for all your event and meeting needs. 10:30 am11 pm Sun.-Wed., 10:30-4 am Thu.-Sat. nashvilleqdoba.com The Row, Southern, 110 Lyle Ave., 321-1224. We pay homage to the musicians who changed the world and the songs we sing by creating delicious, homemade Southern fare. We have worked hard to develop our own delicious Southern cuisine prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 10 am-10 pm Sun., 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-late Fri., 10 am-late Sat. therownashville.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Steak & Seafood, 2100 West End Ave., 320-0163. Offering steaks and seafood to satisfy palates of every kind. 5-10:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 5-9:30 pm Sun. ruthschris.com Soulshine Pizza Factory, Italian, 1907 Division St., 401-9859. An authentic pizzeria that is locally owned and operated. Forget the regular chain-style pizza and drop in for the real deal of fresh-baked, piping-hot pizzas, calzones and more. Live music on Friday nights and great tunes playing during the rest of the week. 11 am-9:30 pm Sun., Tue., Wed.;

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dining 11 am-10:30 pm Thu.-Sat. soulshinepizza.com South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar, Southern, 907 20th Ave. S., 320-5555. Premier open-air restaurant and bar. The atmosphere is laid-back with roll-back glass doors for warm weather fun and a fireplace for cozying up in the winter. Walk up the steps to the Tree House Oyster Bar. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu., 11-2 am Fri.-Sat. pansouth.net/ southstreet Stoney River Legendary Steaks – Nashville, Steak & Seafood, 3015 West End Ave., 340-9550. A profoundly comfortable and creative combination of upscale service and food in an atmosphere that truly encourages you to relax. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Fri., 4-10 pm Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. stoneyriver.com Tavern, Eclectic, 1904 Broadway, 320-8580. Offering an innovative menu and friendly, attentive service in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere. Expansive patios and multiple flat screens make this the perfect backdrop to enjoy with friends all year long. 11-12 am Mon.-Thu., 11-3 am Fri., 10-3 am Sat., 10-12 am Sun. mstreetnashville.com Valentino’s Ristorante, Italian, 1907 West End Ave., 327-0148. Serving up classic Italian fare to an extremely loyal clientele since 1991 and featuring a live piano bar. 5-10 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-2 pm Fri. for lunch. valentinosnashville.com West End Cafe, Bakery/Coffee, 1720 West End Ave., 321-2209. Breakfast featuring an omelet selection and breakfast sandwiches. Lunch includes warm sandwiches, fresh cold sandwiches, soups and fresh local greens for salads. Sophisticated, stylish and fun, we offer you remarkable cuisine with genuine smiles. 6:30 am-6 pm Mon.Fri., 7:30 am-6 pm Sat.-Sun. westendcafenashville.com

West Nashville Bria Bistro Italiano, Italian, 8128 Hwy. 100 S., 646-8274. The bestkept secret on the west side. This neighborhood spot offers seasonal creations and features an open kitchen with brick oven. Half-price bottles of wine Sunday and Wednesday. 4:309 pm Mon.-Thu. and Sun., 4:30-10 pm Fri.-Sat. brianashville.com Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, American, 8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977,

(800) 282-2276. Nashville’s oldest professional theater has been offering a unique dining and entertainment experience for 40 years. Enjoy a Southern-style buffet and visit our theater-in-the-round with its “magic stage” that descends from the ceiling. Box office 9 am-8 pm, dinner 6-7:30 pm, show 8 pm Tue.-Sat. dinnertheatre.com

Buca di Beppo, Italian, 1722 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, 778-1321. Share family platters of authentic Italian specialties in a dining room that feels like Little Italy in the 1950s. Frank Sinatra will serenade you, the aroma of homemade marinara will seduce you. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. bucadibeppo.com

The Harding House at Belle Meade Plantation, Southern, 5025 Harding Rd., 356-0096. Serving local favorites with a unique flair and warmth indicative of the plantation’s original inhabitants. Sure to welcome every guest with the Southern hospitality and charm that permeates this historic landmark. 10:30 am-3 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-3 pm Sat.-Sun. hardinghousebellemeade.com Advertising Partner, p. 32

Bunganut Pig Pub & Eatery, American, 1143 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 794-4777. Dishes ranging from fried bologna to filet mignon, and the restaurant transforms from a traditional English pub to a candlelit music venue. Great service, food, music and cheer are always served here! 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Thu., 11-1 am Fri.-Sat., 11 am10 pm Sun. bunganutpig.com

The Loveless Cafe, Southern, 8400 Hwy. 100, 646-9700. Nationally acclaimed and frequented by celebrities and local appetites alike. The quaint country charm and genuine country cooking have made it a Southern landmark for 50 years. 7 am-9 pm Mon.-Sun. lovelesscafe.com The Pineapple Room, American, Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr., 352-4859. Overlooking the greenery of Cheekwood’s west lawn. New Chiavari chairs add an elegant touch to the natural charm of the room, and the wrought iron seating on the deck. 11 am-2 pm Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. cheekwood.org Swett’s Restaurant & Smokehouse Barbeque, Meat & Three, 2725 Clifton Ave., 329-4418. From smokehouse barbecue to beef ribs, Swett’s has something for you. Familyowned restaurant specializing in casual dining with Southern-style home cooking served cafeteria-style. Home of the best barbecue in town! 11 am-8 pm Mon.-Sun. swettsrestaurant.com

Outside Davidson County Barefoot Charlie’s Restaurant, American, 125 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville, 431-2859. Escape to the lake to enjoy great food prepared fresh and with a tropically inspired attitude. Families welcome. Golden Tee, shuffleboard and HDTVs. Live entertainment most weekends, no cover. 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Thu., 11-1 am Fri.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun. barefootcharlies.net

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Mere Bulles, American, 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood, 467-1945. We can meet the needs of your private event from 10 to 300 guests. Perfect for corporate meetings, wedding events, birthdays or anything else that would require a private room. 11 am-9:30 pm Mon.-Fri., 5-9:30 pm Sat., 10 am-2 pm Sun. merebulles.com Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant – Historic Downtown Franklin, Southern, 120 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin, 794-5527. Founded in the ‘50s, we’ve updated a bit, but it’s still Puckett’s Grocery – nothing too fancy, but everything good. It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun. 7 am-3 pm Mon., 7 am-9 pm Tue.-Sat., 7 am7 pm Sun. puckettsgrocery.com Advertising Partner, p. 40 Saffire, Southern, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, 599-4995. A good view lets you watch chefs perform in the exposed kitchen. From the casual lunch menu and elaborate dinner menu to an amazing wine list and daily dessert menu, there’s a lot to choose from at Saffire. 11 am-9 pm Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11 am-10 pm Fri.Sat., closed Mon. saffirerestaurant.com Stoney River Legendary Steaks – Cool Springs, Steak & Seafood, 1726 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, 778-0230. A profoundly comfortable and creative combination of upscale service and food in an atmosphere that truly encourages you to relax. 5-9:30 pm Mon.-Thu., 5-10 pm Fri., 4-10 pm Sat., 11:30 am-9 pm Sun. stoneyriver.com

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Airport/Northeast McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2740 Old Lebanon Rd., 885-7262. A full-service, traditional Irish pub and restaurant. It’s familyfriendly and often has live music. 11 am-10 pm Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat., closed Mon. mcnamarasirishpub.com

Belmont/Hillsboro Village Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., 846-3150. The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville, and an intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House project. belcourt.org

Downtown B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant, 152 Second Ave. N., 256-2727. Live entertainment nightly, featuring some of Nashville’s best talent. From Stacy Mitchhart to Burning Las Vegas to our handpicked B.B. King’s All-Stars Band. Nashville’s most unique entertainment venue awaits you. 11-1 am Mon.-Thu., 11-3 am Fri.-Sat., 11-12 am Sun. bbkingbluesclub.com Back Alley Diner, 217 Arcade Alley, 251-3003. Great downtown Nashville restaurant and bar for a casual lunch or dinner, business lunch meeting or just meeting friends after work. Fresh, homemade food, excellent service,

full bar and a great atmosphere. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 4 pm3 am Sat. backalleydiner.com Barlines, 250 Fifth Ave., 782-5300. A nightlife venue in the Omni Nashville Hotel. Live music seven nights a week. Music on stage, sports on air and drinks at hand. omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/ Nashville.aspx Benchmark Sports Bar & Grill, 117 Second Ave. N., 748-9006. Located on Second Avenue, this live music and sports-watching destination features an upscale menu created by Chef Liz Johnson, a complete lunch, dinner and bar menu, homemade cocktails, local brews and the famous Nashville Bushwacker. When the sun goes down, Benchmark always turns into a high-energy live music venue on the first floor and a DJ upstairs playing all your favorite music. 11-3 am Mon.-Fri., 9-3 am Sat.Sun. benchmarknashville.com The Big Bang, 411 Broadway, Ste. 201, 747-5851. Nashville’s only all-request, rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano bar. In the heart of honkytonk row. thebigbangbar.com Bootleggers Inn, 207 Broadway, 457-3983. Featuring two floors of bootlegging, live music, moonshine, whiskey barrels, Mason jars and more. 12 pm-2:30 am Mon.-Sun. bootleggersnashville.com Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar, 220 Printers Alley, 242-5837. Live music every day for lunch, happy hour and evening. Great food, great drinks and great times. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. bourbonstreetblues.com

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Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, 770-2000. The home of the NHL Nashville Predators is also the site of blockbuster events and headliner concerts. Jonas Brothers, Elton John and Billy Joel are a few of the headliners who included Bridgestone Arena on their tour. Call or go online for a schedule. bridgestonearena.com Buffalo’s Billiard Parlor, 154 Second Ave. N., 313-7665. Pool, shuffleboard, darts, HDTVs and great, casual dining with wonderful views of the Cumberland River and exciting Second Avenue North in the heart of the entertainment district – a fun place to spend the evening alone or with friends. 11-3 am Mon.Sun. buffalosnashville.com The Cannery Ballroom, 1 Cannery Row, 251-3020. This historic live music venue has a reputation for showcasing the best in burgeoning buzz-bands and renowned national talents. The club has maintained its relevance by consistently offering a reliable atmosphere and entertainment. thecanneryballroom.com Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2001. In addition to dynamic exhibitions, the museum hosts more than 250 live, public programs per year. From weekly songwriter sessions and instrument demonstrations to quarterly interviews and concerts with some of country music’s finest, there’s sure to be something for everyone. 9 am-5 pm daily. countrymusic halloffame.org Advertising Partner, p. 1

Coyote Ugly Saloon, 154 Second Ave., 254-8459. Where dancing on the bar started! The party is always rockin’ here. Good food, great entertainment. coyoteuglysaloon.com

hillbilly, rockabilly, Western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles appealing to music fans from all over the world. laylasbluegrassinn.com

Dick’s Last Resort, 154 Second Ave. N., 800-8894. Great food, service with an attitude, great for large groups. Live entertainment on weekends. Laughs are free, food will cost ya a little. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat. dickslastresort.com Advertising Partner, p. 81

Legends Corner, 428 Broadway, 248-6334. Part of honky-tonk row (the clubs of Lower Broadway) and featuring live music all day and night. Check out the vast collection of music memorabilia, including instruments from around the world, and hundreds of record albums on the wall. legendscorner.com Advertising Partner, p. 24

Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, 244-3340. This family-friendly, world-class art center is dedicated to presenting an everchanging schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources. Also featuring the interactive ArtQuest gallery, gift shop and cafe, all surrounded by gorgeous architecture. 10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Wed. and Sat., 10 am-9 pm Thu.Fri., 1-5:30 pm Sun. fristcenter.org Advertising Partner, p. 28 Full Moon Saloon, 423 Broadway, 259-3765. A live country and western music venue with TVs for sports viewing in addition to music. fullmoonsaloonnashville.com Hard Rock Cafe, 100 Broadway, 742-9900. Hey, hard rockers – you know who you are – come on down and party like a rock star in historic downtown Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat. hardrock.com Advertising Partner, p. 2 Honky Tonk Central, 329 Broadway, 726-0463. Nashville’s latest and greatest honky-tonk on legendary Lower Broadway. Three stories of live music, great food and the best time in Nashville. 10-3 am Mon.-Sun. honkytonkcentral.com Jazz & Jokes, 174 Third Ave. N., 242-JOKE (5653). Downtown’s newest lounge featuring live music and comedy, bringing the very best local, regional and national talent nightly. jazzandjokes.com Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, 322 Broadway, 208-9080. Come “conky tonkin’” in the heart of downtown Nashville on honky-tonk row! Great Southern food and the best bars on Broadway. 11-2 am. margaritavillenashville.com Advertising Partner, p. 78 Layla’s Bluegrass Inn, 418 Broadway, 726-2799. Part of honky-tonk row (the clubs of Lower Broadway) and home to country,

The Listening Room Cafe, 217 Second Ave. S., 259-3600. Nashville’s premier venue to hear the heart of Music City. Come enjoy the up-and-coming artists and star songwriters behind the No. 1 hits in what’s been voted the bestsounding room in Nashville. All ages welcome, full menu and bar available. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri., 6-11pm Sat.-Sun. listeningroomcafe.com Mercy Lounge, 1 Cannery Row, 251-3020. Nashville’s premier live music club highlighting everything from local songwriters to national rock bands. mercylounge.com Nashville Crossroads, 419 Broadway, 313-8012. The real deal in live music. Located in the heart of honky-tonk row and offering a dynamic mix of country, rock and blues. There’s never a cover charge, so come on down. What happens in Nashville starts at Crossroads. nashvillecrossroadsbar.com/ nashville_crossroads/index.php Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., 862-6390. Built in 1962, this centrally located downtown facility hosts a variety of concerts, family shows and trade shows. Everyone from rock icons to rodeo cowboys has performed in this 9,432-seat arena. See the website for an event schedule. 10 am-4:30 pm. nashvilleauditorium.com Nashville Visitor Center, 501 Broadway, 259-4747. Located in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, this Visitor Center also has a gift shop with a large selection of Nashville souvenirs. Nashville Visitor Centers offer discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, brochures, coupons and concierge assistance. 8 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun. shop.visitmusiccity.com The National Underground, 105 Broadway, Ste. 101, 255-5522.

Offers a variety of live music, from country to rock ‘n’ roll. With the No. 1-rated burger in Nashville by the Nashville Scene, everything is made from scratch, from the Bloody Marys to the potato bun. The National Underground stands for great food, great music and good times. 10-12:30 am Mon.-Wed., 8-3 am Thu.-Sat., 8-12:30 am Sun. thenationalunderground.com Paradise Park Trailer Resort, 411 Broadway, 251-1515. Located on Lower Broadway, the bar is themed after a trailer park and features homemade burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. 10:30-4 am Mon.Sun. paradiseparkonline.com Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant – 5th and Church, 500 Church St., 770-2772. Founded in the ‘50s, we’ve updated a bit, added some recipes from our family and friends, and thrown in some live music, but it’s still Puckett’s Grocery – nothing too fancy, but everything good. It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun. 7 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 7 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 7 am-4 pm Sun. puckettsgrocery.com Advertising Partner, p. 40 Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill, 429 Broadway, 244-7477. Enjoy live country bands and great barbecue. 11-2 am daily. rippysbarandgrill.com Riverfront Tavern, 101 Church St., 252-4849. Not your typical Nashville bar. Hang out with friends or just put a cold one back. Come on by, join our mug club, have one of our 22 beers on tap, or enjoy some delicious food from our menu. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. riverfronttavern.com Robert’s Western World, 416 B Broadway, 244-9552. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville in the historic Lower Broadway district. Nashville’s undisputed home of traditional country music. Come in for great food, drinks and music. 11-2:30 am daily. robertswesternworld.com Rocketown, 601 Fourth Ave. S., 843-4001. A faith-based teen entertainment center with all-ages venues, an indoor skate park and coffee bar. Venues are available to rent for private events. 3-9 pm Mon., 3-7:30 pm Tue., 7:30-9 pm Wed.-Thu., 3 pm-12 am Fri., 9 pm-12 am Sat., 1-7 pm Sun. rocketown.com Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., 458-8700. Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a must-see. Take a self-guided tour, see the Johnny & June at the Ryman

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Live music & Entertainment exhibit and have your picture taken on the Opry’s most famous stage. Backstage tours are also available, and you can record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio. Return at night for a premier concert event. 9 am-4 pm. ryman.com Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Pl., 687-6500. This performance venue is among the best acoustically in the world. Located in the SoBro district, the Schermerhorn completes a quadrangle of downtown entertainment venues and is home base for the internationally renowned Nashville Symphony. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. Most performances start at 8 pm. schermerhorncenter.com Advertising Partner, p. 33 The Second Fiddle, 420 Broadway, 248-4818. Part of honkytonk row and featuring memorabilia tracing the history of country music, walls that pay homage to the Grand Ole Opry and dozens of radios all tuned to WSM-AM 650. Join your rowdy friends for a taste of the real honky-tonk. 2 pm-3 am daily. thesecondfiddle.com Advertising Partner, p. 24 The Silver Dollar Saloon, 110 Second Ave. N., 891-3468. A tribute to Nashville’s history, with detailed dark wood furnishings, copper inlaid accents, steamboat decor, spittoons, dim lights, ice-cold drinks and authentic live entertainment that will have you coming back for more. silverdollarsaloon.com The Stage on Broadway, 412 Broadway, 726-0504. Part of honky-tonk row and featuring a Western look with a musical soul. A large mural of Willie, Waylon, Hank, Johnny and Merle covers the wall. Unique guitars hang over the bar. Live music daily open to close. thestageonbroadway.com Advertising Partner, p. 24 Swingin’ Doors Saloon, 111 Fourth Ave. S., 736-5050. The newest bar in downtown Nashville, right off of Broadway. This is the best place to find great live music, cold drinks and hot eats. Bring your group out to experience the only place in town where country is king! 11-3 am Mon.Sun. swingindoorsnashville.com Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick St., 782-4000. Three theaters are designed for events ranging from major musicals to corporate

meetings to acoustic performances. TPAC is home to the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC Series, Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, Tennessee Repertory Theatre and TPAC Presents Concert Series. See website for showtimes. tpac.org Advertising Partner, p. 37 Tequila Cowboy, 305 Broadway, 742-9078. A great place to bring friends and family for a night of all-American food in a rock ‘n’ rollinspired atmosphere. 5 pm3 am Tue.-Thu., 11-3 am Fri.-Sat., closed Sun. tequilacowboy.com 3rd & Lindsley Nashville, 818 Third Ave. S., 259-9891. Offering food and live music seven nights a week. 11 pm-2 am Mon.-Fri., 5 pm2 am Sat.-Sun. 3rdandlindsley.com Tootsies Orchid Lounge, 422 Broadway, 726-0463. The cornerstone of honky-tonk row, Tootsies is an original. Willie Nelson got his first songwriting job after singing here. Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Kris Kristofferson were among early patrons. Today, guests enjoy the same spirit while listening to talented singers and songwriters. tootsies.net Troubadours Karaoke Bar, 423 B Broadway, Second Level, 742-1675. Located above The Wheel on Lower Broadway and featuring live DJ music and karaoke. troubadourskaraoke.com War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., 782-4000. Located in a historic landmark across from the Sixth Avenue entrance to TPAC. The crescent-shaped stage, where several live albums have been recorded, contributes to the auditorium’s superb acoustics. wmarocks.com The Wheel, 421 Broadway, 742-1675. Broadway honky-tonk featuring live music daily. facebook. com/thewheelnashville Whiskey Bent Saloon, 306 Broadway, 401-2580. Look no further for a great place to relax in Nashville! We are the place to be, and we always welcome bachelorette or business parties, as well as reunions. Featuring lively bands, specialty bourbons, no cover charge, ice-cold beer and extra-friendly service. whiskeybentsaloon.com Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8200. This famous hot spot features three floors of fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy delicious

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dining with a full menu showcasing Southern and Southwestern taste sensations, and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. With five bars under one roof, it’s always a party at the Wildhorse. Club opens 4:30 pm Mon., 11 am ‘til your boots fall off Tue.-Sun. Restaurant opens 4:30 pm Mon., 11 am-10:05 pm Tue.-Sun., late-night menu available 10:05 pm to close Fri.-Sat. wildhorsesaloon.com Advertising Partner, p. 76

Germantown/ Jefferson Street Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St., 891-1781. Nashville’s newest locally owned and operated concert and event space. Originally built in the early 1900s, the building features modern amenities within a historic space that is rich with character and charm. marathonmusicworks.com Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 880-2001. Restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses and open-air stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables and plants. Open year round. Flea market open every weekend. 8 am-6 pm Mon.Sun. nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Green Hills The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Rd., 383-1461. A typical nightly performance consists of four songwriters seated in the center of the room, taking turns playing their songs and accompanying each other instrumentally and with harmony vocals. Have you seen us in Nashville? Don’t miss us in person! 5 pm-12 am Tue.-Thu., 5:30 pm-12 am Fri.-Mon. bluebirdcafe.com F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 2210 Crestmoor Rd., 269-5861. Fine American cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week with fabulous wine and beer. No cover charge. 5:30-10 pm Mon.Thu., 5:30-11 pm Fri.-Sat. fscotts.com Nero’s Grill, 2122 Hillsboro Dr., 297-7777. Boasting a modern twist on tradition with classic American comfort foods and delicious signature dishes. Offering private dining rooms and a cozy lounge with live local talent. 11 am-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri., 11 am2 pm Sun. nerosgrill.com

The Gulch Bar Louie, 314 11th Ave. S., 457-1632. An eclectic, trendy bar with warm surroundings. Made famous for our handcrafted signature martinis, we also feature an exceptional selection of uniquely presented American food traditionally and regionally inspired. 11-2 am Sun.-Sat. barlouieamerica. com/locations/nashville.aspx Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, 902-9566. An interactive mystery play with live music, comedy and a served dinner. Each table becomes a team and has play money to bribe suspects to solve the crime. It’s an evening of laughter and smiles! See website for more details. 1 pm or 7 pm. missjeannes.com Sambuca, 601 12th Ave. S., 248-2888. Dine, drink and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and live music nightly. Entrees include mozzarella and prosciutto beignets and pan-seared sea bass, just to name a few. 11 am-11:30 pm Mon.-Wed., 11-12 am Thu., 11-1 am Fri., 6 pm-1:30 am Sat., 6-10 pm Sun. sambucarestaurant.com The Station Inn, 402 12th Ave. S., 255-3307. Come enjoy live bluegrass and roots music in a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. Cover charge every night except Sundays. Good pizza, hot dogs and nachos. Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 9 pm. stationinn.com 12th & Porter, 114 12th Ave. N., 320-3754. Best place in Nashville for live music, 12th & Porter has hosted artists from Keith Urban to Jon Bon Jovi, was featured in the hit TV show Nashville and is one of the premier venues to check out new artists. Check website for showtimes. 12thandporterlive.com Two Old Hippies, 401 12th Ave. S., 254-7999. A leader in premium and vintage guitars. In addition to bohemian, hippie-chic men’s and women’s clothing, we carry a unique selection of jewelry, bags, gifts and more. Share in the peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll! 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. twooldhippies.com Whiskey Kitchen, 118 12th Ave. S., 254-3029. Located in Nashville’s hip Gulch neighborhood, this tavernchic spot serves up gourmet pub fare and an extensive spirits menu in a stylish, lively environment. 11-2 am Mon.-Sun. mstreetnashville.com

Metro Center/ North Nashville The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4215 Whites Creek Pk., 727-0304. An outdoor music venue that can accommodate 4,500 guests. Featuring a cozy wooded setting, the natural amphitheater space of the Whites Creek valley is the must-see (and must-hear) venue in the Greater Nashville area. woodsamphitheater.com

Music Row/Demonbreun Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, 1538 Demonbreun St., 252-1991. By creating a warm Irish atmosphere with a combination of great food and friendly service, Dan McGuinness Pub has become the place to be. Our menu offers many Irish dishes, but also many American favorites. danmcguinnesspub.com/nashville Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall, 1530 Demonbreun St., 457-2781. A polished and casual restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner and latenight. We offer live music, private parties and events, and lots of fun! 11-3 am Mon.-Sat., closed Sun. nashvillerooster.com SOUTH, 1524 Demonbreun St., 724-1770. Offering a unique combination of fine Southern delicacies with socially stimulating nightlife. Inspired by its deep Southern roots, SOUTH creates a casually chic atmosphere offering the best entertainment with the hospitality of a true Southern gem. 11-12 am Sun.-Wed., 11-3 am Thu.-Sat. south-nashville.com Tin Roof Nashville, 1516 Demonbreun St., 313-7103. Located at famous Music Row. Customers love the laid-back atmosphere and live entertainment – not to mention the made-from-scratch food served by the friendly and eclectic staff. 11-3 am Mon.-Fri., 12 pm-3 am Sat., closed Sun. tinroofbars.com/home/nashville

Opryland/Music Valley Dave & Buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 970-3800. Eat, drink and play! We offer American food choices, signature cocktails and loads of game play. Choose from billiards, cosmic bowling or the Million Dollar Midway, which features more than 170 interactive game stations. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu., 11-1 am Fri.-Sat. daveandbusters.com

Findley’s Irish Pub at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Irish-style music nightly to accompany the fine collection of whiskeys and scotches, and of course, pints of Guinness, Harp, Bass Pale Ale and Hard Core Cider, as well as fish and chips and bangers and mash. 11-12 am Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com Fuse Sports Club at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. When it comes to sports, mouth-watering food and an unparalleled experience, we provide the perfect environment. With 100 high-definition TVs, Fuse is the sports lover’s dream. 11-12 am Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com General Jackson Showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3900. Evening cruises, which include an elegant three-course dinner and a fabulous stage production, and midday cruises, which offer one of Nashville’s only daytime country music shows and a delicious lunch buffet, on the scenic Cumberland River. Midday boards 11:15 am, departs noon, returns 2:30 pm; evening boards 6:15 pm, departs 7 pm, returns 10 pm. generaljackson.com Advertising Partner, p. 76 Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Dr., (800) SEE-OPRY. The show that made country music famous. Country’s best – including new stars, superstars and legends of the genre – share the stage several times each week. Opry members include giants in country music, such as Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, to name just a few. Check the website for show schedule. opry.com Advertising Partner, p. 32 Ivories Lounge at Holiday Inn Briley Parkway/Opryland, 2200 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9770. After a busy day of work or play, stop by to grab a drink or some dinner and hear some great local live music while in Music City. Live music six nights a week. hinashville.com Jack Daniel’s at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-6848. Offering a true Tennessee dining experience with hand-crafted Southern specialties featuring local Tennessee products, including smooth Tennessee sippin’ whiskey, and live bluegrass music. 4:30 pm1 am Mon.-Sun. gaylordopryland.com

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Live music & Entertainment John A’s, 2421 Music Valley Dr., 885-1540. A place where Opry stars and struggling musicians alike can go to unwind in a laid-back atmosphere that resonates with the Nashville sound. 3 pm-12 am Sun.-Thu., 3 pm-1 am Fri., 11-1 am Sat. johnasrestaurant.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 139, 885-4747. Dine with the stars! Enjoy a full Southern buffet with all the trimmings and a 90-minute country music variety show. Enjoy the music of everyone from Hank Williams to Patsy Cline. Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, show begins at 6:30 pm. nashvillenightlife.com Advertising Partner, p. 39 Opry Backstage Grill, 2401 Music Valley Dr., 231-8854. The show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Visit for lunch or dinner, or come by after the show and experience the music, food and fun. 11 am-10:30 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-11:30 pm Fri.-Sat. opry.com/backstagegrill Scoreboard Bar & Grill, 2408 Music Valley Dr., 883-3866. A restaurant and bar with open-air seating and a sports focus. 11-2:45 am Mon.-Sun. scoreboardbar.net Advertising Partner, p. 39 A Tribute to the KING: Thru the Years 1953-1977, Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Dr., 758-0098, (866) 811-2502. This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of The King’s career. With more than 30 songs and five costumes, this show thrills audiences of all ages. 6:30 pm seating, 7 pm show Mon. and Thu. only, March-Oct. Box office opens 10 am day of show. thenashvilleking.com Advertising Partner, p. 39

West End/Vanderbilt/ Midtown BBQ Beach, 2010 Scarritt Pl., 321-2270. Boat drinks, beer and barbecue. 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Sun. bbqbeach.com Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University, 2400 Blakemore Ave., 322-7658. Serves as the focal point within Vanderbilt University for the study of music as a human endeavor and as a performing art. The school

addresses music through a broad array of academic, pedagogical and performing activities. blair. vanderbilt.edu Centennial Park, 2600 West End Ave., 862-8400. Featuring the iconic Parthenon, walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, sunken garden, a band shell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, two dog parks and an exercise trail. nashville.gov/parks/ locations/centennial/index.asp Commodore Sports Bar & Grille, Holiday Inn Select, 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707. Entertainment Tuesday through Friday nights. Sporting events on all 21 televisions. Appetizers and dinner entrees served seven days a week. 6-10 am and 5-11 pm Mon.-Fri., 7-11 am and 5-11 pm Sat.-Sun. holidayinnnashville.com/commodore-grille.htm Losers Bar & Grill, 1911 Division St., 327-3115. This life ain’t for everybody! 11-3 am Mon.-Sun. facebook.com/losers.nashville Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3106 West End Ave., 514-0270. There is an old Italian proverb that says, “At the table, no one grows old.” And so it is at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Time stands still when you share delicious food and good times with family and friends. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat., 11:30 am-9 pm Sun. maggianos.com The Patterson House, 1711 Division St., 636-7724. Located in a historic former residence at the corner of 17th Avenue South and Division Street and offering a vibe and drink menu that suggests a throwback to the pre-Prohibition era when tempting cocktails and stimulating conversation highlighted a cosmopolitan American nightlife. thepattersonnashville.com The Row, 110 Lyle Ave., 321-1224. We pay homage to the musicians who changed the world and the songs we sing by creating delicious, homemade Southern fare. We have worked hard to develop our own delicious Southern cuisine prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 10 am-10 pm Sun., 11 am-11 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-late Fri., 10 am-late Sat. therownashville.com Soulshine Pizza Factory, 1907 Division St., 401-9859. An authentic pizzeria that is locally owned and operated. Forget the regular chain-

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style pizza and drop in for the real deal of fresh-baked, piping-hot pizzas, calzones and more. Live music on Friday nights and great tunes playing during the rest of the week. 11 am-9:30 pm Sun., Tue., Wed.; 11 am-10:30 pm Thu.-Sat. soulshinepizza.com

West Nashville Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977, (800) 282-2276. Nashville’s oldest professional theater has been offering a unique dining and entertainment experience for 40 years. Enjoy a Southern-style buffet and visit our theater-in-theround with its “magic stage” that descends from the ceiling. Box office 9 am-8 pm, dinner 6-7:30 pm, show 8 pm Tue.-Sat. dinnertheatre.com The Loveless Barn, 8400 Hwy. 100, 724-7991. Nashville’s most versatile event venue. Sitting back behind the world-famous historic Loveless Cafe, the Loveless Barn looks right at home, poised and ready to welcome your guests to your next big event. lovelessbarn.com

Outside Davidson County Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington, 395-0102. Located only 25 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee’s premier winery offers breathtaking views and outstanding wines for tasting. 11 am-8 pm Mon.Thu., 11 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun. arringtonvineyards.com Bunganut Pig Pub & Eatery, 1143 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 794-4777. Dishes ranging from fried bologna to filet mignon, and the restaurant transforms from a traditional English pub to a candlelit music venue. Great service, food, music and cheer are always served here! 11 am11 pm Mon.-Thu., 11-1 am Fri.-Sat., 11 am-10 pm Sun. bunganutpig.com Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant – Historic Downtown Franklin, 120 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin, 794-5527. Founded in the ‘50s, we’ve updated a bit, but it’s still Puckett’s Grocery – nothing too fancy, but everything good. It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun. 7 am-3 pm Mon., 7 am-9 pm Tue.-Sat., 7 am-7 pm Sun. puckettsgrocery.com Advertising Partner, p. 40

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Community Resources Clarksville Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 25 Jefferson St., Ste. 300, Clarksville, (931) 647-2331, clarksvillecvb.com Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Commerce St., #100, 743-3000, nashvillechamber.com Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 40541, 2165737, nashvillehispanicchamber.com Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce, 4121 Clarksville Pk., Ste. 8, 876-9634, nashvilleblackchamber.org Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, 259-4747, (800) 657-6910, visitmusiccity.com Advertising Partner, p. 22, 62 and 96 Nashville Downtown Partnership, 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-150, 743-3090, nashvilledowntown.com Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 330971, 507-5185, nashvilleglbtchamber.org Sumner County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2310 Nashville Pk., Gallatin, 230-8474, sumnercvb.com Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Wm. Snodgrass/Tennessee Tower, 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 25th Fl., 741-2159, tnvacation.com Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 400 Main St., Ste. 200, Franklin, 791-7554, visitwilliamson.com Advertising Partner, p. 40 Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 233 E. Gay St., Lebanon, 453-9655, visitwilsoncounty.com

Financial & Business Services Advance Financial, 1901 Church St., 341-5900, af247.com Avenue Bank, 111 10th Ave. S., Ste. 400, 252-2265, avenuenashville.com The Bank of Nashville, 401 Church St., 271-2000, bankofnashville.com FedEx Office â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Broadway, 212 Broadway, 244-1000, fedexoffice.com FedEx Office â&#x20AC;&#x201C; West End, 2308 West End Ave., 327-2120, fedexoffice.com

Downtown Nashville Fifth Third Bank, 424 Church St., Ste. 700, 687-3115, 53.com

The Tennessean, 259-8031, tennessean.com/taste

Regions Bank, 315 Deaderick St., Sixth Fl., 736-6705, regions.com

Where Guestbook & Maps, (678) 259-9275, wheretraveler.com

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

WKRN-TV, 369-7222, wkrn.com

United States Post Office, 16 Arcade, (800) ASK-USPS, usps.com

Health-Care Services 3rd and Church Healthcare, 301 Church St., 255-7902, thridandchurchhealthcare.com

Media & Publications

Nonprofit Resources Center for Nonprofit Management, 37 Peabody St., Ste. 201, 259-0100, cnm.org Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, 2950 Kraft Dr., Ste. 100, 254-4663, habitatnashville.org Hands on Nashville, 37 Peabody St., Ste. 206, 298-1108, hon.org

American Songwriter, 321-6096, americansongwriter.com

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, 331 Great Circle Rd., 329-3491, secondharvestmidtn.org

Getaway Media, 293-1681, planmygetaway.com

Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Pk., 298-1140, thistlefarms.org

Key Magazine, 354-9370, nashvillekey.com Nashville Business Journal, 2482222, nashvillebusinessjournal.com Nashville Lifestyles, 259-3636, nashvillelifestyles.com Southern Living, (800) 272-4101, southernliving.com

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Residential Services The Cumberland Apartments, 555 Church St., 248-8555, thecumberlandapartments.com Del Webb Lake Providence, 1100 Del Webb Blvd., Mt. Juliet, 758-4614, delwebb.com

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