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2010 NASHVILLE GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS MOLLY SUDDERTH MANAGING EDITOR SUSAN CHAPPELL COPY EDITOR JOYCE CARUTHERS WRITER CINDY SANDERS

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DATA MANAGER CHANDRA BRADSHAW INTEGRATED MEDIA MANAGER LISA DUNAWAY SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER BRIAN MCCORD STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS JEFF ADKINS, TODD BENNETT, ANTONY BOSHIER, J. KYLE KEENER PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT ANNE WHITLOW ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CREATIVE DIRECTOR KEITH HARRIS PRODUCTION DIRECTOR NATASHA LORENS ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR CHRISTINA CARDEN PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS JESSICA MANNER, KATIE MIDDENDORF WEB IMPLEMENTATION DIRECTOR ANDY HARTLEY WEB DESIGN DIRCTOR FRANCO SCARAMUZZA WEB CONTENT MANAGER JOHN HOOD WEB PROJECT MANAGER YAMEL RUIZ WEB PRODUCTION JENNIFER GRAVES COLOR IMAGING TECHNICIAN ALISON HUNTER, AD TRAFFIC MARCIA BANASIK, PATRICIA MOISAN, RAVEN PETTY CHAIRMAN GREG THURMAN PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER BOB SCHWARTZMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT RAY LANGEN SR. V.P./CLIENT DEVELOPMENT JEFF HEEFNER SR. V.P./SALES CARLA H. THURMAN SR. V.P./OPERATIONS CASEY E. HESTER V.P./SALES HERB HARPER, TODD POTTER V.P./VISUAL CONTENT MARK FORESTER

MUSIC CALLS US HOME

A WALK TO REMEMBER

V.P./EXECUTIVE EDITOR TEREE CARUTHERS V.P./CUSTOM PUBLISHING KIM NEWSOM PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR JEFFREY S. OTTO CONTROLLER CHRIS DUDLEY ACCOUNTING MORIAH DOMBY, DIANA GUZMAN,

SONGS FOR ALL SEASONS

EXPANDING THE PLAYLIST

ITINERARIES

FACTS & INFORMATION

BUREAU SERVICES

MARIA MCFARLAND, LISA OWENS DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR GARY SMITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR YANCEY TURTURICE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER PEGGY BLAKE SALES SUPPORT RACHAEL GOLDSBERRY OFFICE MANAGER SHELLY GRISSOM RECEPTIONIST LINDA BISHOP

The Nashville Group Travel Planner is published by Journal Communications Inc. for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. For advertising or other information about the magazine, contact Journal Communications Inc., 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 400, Franklin, TN 37067, (615) 771-0080, or by e-mail at info@jnlcom.com.

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For more information and to view the online Group Travel Planner, visit the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Web site at www.visitmusiccity.com

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EVENTS

TOURS & TRANSPORTATION

DINING

NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

MAPS

To see an enhanced version of the digital guide, with videos and a photo gallery, go to visitmusiccity.com. This guide is printed on 10% post-consumer recycled paper from a mill that supports all credible forest-certification programs.

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Music Call s US HOME

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When the lights come up

on the city of Nashville, you can sense something special. This city has a creative soul that finds expression through art, industry and entertainment. It’s a place that has always drawn artists and innovators together to hone their craft. It comes down to an attitude that can’t be duplicated or imitated. The simple truth is you just can’t clone a classic, but you can make it part of your favorite playlist, and each time you visit, you will experience something new.

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INHERENTLY HIP It’s doubtful that when the famed Ryman Auditorium opened its doors in 1892 that anyone could have envisioned the one-of-a-kind facility would be named 2009 Music Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. The incredible acoustics have made it a sought-after stage for everyone from Enrico Caruso, Patsy Cline and Elvis to Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. The Ryman is a perfect example of the city’s staying power – and its star power. When the downtown auditorium housed the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, the singers would often slip w w w.visitmusiccit y.com

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"People think of Nashville and immediately think of country music, but it’s a much bigger melting pot than anybody will ever know." Vince Gill out the back door to wet their whistles in between sets at the honky-tonks along Lower Broadway. Although the performers’ faces may have changed, those same clubs still host young singers with a burning desire to make it big. Similarly, the Bluebird Cafe in Green Hills has been a haven for songwriters for more than 25 years. Some of the names – like Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Melissa Etheridge and Emmylou Harris – are instantly recognizable. Many other songwriters still take the stage to sing the hits you hear on the radio. Every evening when the lights go down, a new audience is introduced to the magic of Music City all over again. The Grand Ole Opry (the longest running radio show in the world), Hatch Show Print, Historic

RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum – all of these landmarks helped set the stage for Nashville to become Music City, and they still impact today’s artists as Nashville’s story continues to be written.

UNIQUELY NASHVILLE Although music may be our most famous export, the many cultural icons found here play an equal role in shaping the city’s identity and its appeal to the 11 million visitors from around the globe who travel here each year. Historic sites such as The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, and Belle Meade Plantation helped define Nashville’s place in the early history of our country. The

Clockwise from top left: The Parthenon in Centennial Park, Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum, Rhonda Vincent at the CMA Music Festival; The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson

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lessons learned have continued to impact the city’s role on the nation’s economic and political fronts. As to be expected in a creative community, the visual and performing arts take center stage alongside music. The former art deco-style downtown post office now houses the renowned Frist Center for the Visual Arts with a kaleidoscope of changing exhibits honoring past masters and rising artists. The world’s only exact-size replica of the Greek Parthenon and a little red brick school building on the campus of Fisk University both hold artistic treasures, including works by Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic E. Church and Winslow Homer. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art combines the best of both sides of Nashville

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– manmade and natural beauty. The Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony, which is one of the nation’s most active recording orchestras, now performs at their magnificent new venue, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. All of these local treasures are more than a link to Nashville’s past. They are a bridge to the city’s future and key to Nashville’s enduring popularity. BECOME OUR FRIEND, FOLLOWER AND FAN! Get updates on Music City the way that YOU want them. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and MySpace. www.visitmusiccity.com/facebook www.twitter.com/visitmusiccity www.myspace.com/nashvillemusiccity

"It [Nashville] is basically a city of songwriters, and that’s what gives it its strength; that’s what gives it its lasting ability. You’ve got people making all different kinds of music, and that’s what attracts me to Nashville as Music City." Emmylou Harris

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A Walk TO REMEMBER To get a real feel for someone, it’s advisable

to walk a mile in his shoes. The same can be said for trying to understand Nashville’s diverse entertainment industry. Luckily, the city has made it easy by creating the Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville’s Music Mile, which connects downtown and Music Row.

aunched in 2006, this popular landmark pays tribute to those with ties to Nashville who have made significant contributions to the music industry. Created in collaboration with Music City Inc., Gibson Guitar, Great American Country, the city of Nashville and Metro Parks, candidates are inducted into the Walk of Fame twice a year in a moving ceremony, which is open to the public. Each new class of honorees underscores the diversity of Nashville’s music scene. Rock, pop, jazz, blues, classical, gospel, Christian contemporary and, of course, country are all well represented in the Walk of Fame. It is no surprise that many of the inductees are artists – household names familiar to everyone who owns a radio or an iPod. Country and Christian performers who live and work in Nashville are well represented, including Reba McEntire, Michael W. Smith, Emmylou Harris, CeCe Winans, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Josh Turner and Steven Curtis Chapman. But there are many artists from other genres who also have ties to Music City. Solo artist and former lead singer for the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, has lived in Nashville for more than a decade, as has jazz great Kirk Whalum. Legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix spent his formative years in Nashville. Moving here in 1962 after completing a stint in the military, Hendrix perfected his guitar technique in clubs along Jefferson Street and in Printers Alley. Roy Orbison, a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll, moved to Nashville in 1960, creating and recording some of his most memorable hits. Little Richard,

who charms audiences with his explosive music and charismatic persona, still lives and records in Nashville. And while Elvis Presley lived in Memphis, he recorded many of his biggest hits in Nashville. Historic RCA Studio B on Music Row was where he cut Are You Lonesome Tonight? and his iconic holiday album featuring Blue Christmas. The artists are just part of the Music City story, though. After all, this is a working industry town filled with producers, songwriters, managers and label executives. Frances Preston rose from a receptionist for WSM radio to become president and CEO of the performance rights licensing organization Broadcast Music Inc. Songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant – who penned Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and Tennessee’s state song, Rocky Top – are widely considered to be the first to make their living solely as songwriters. Make no mistake, Nashville’s musical heritage runs deep. By 1897, former slave Dr. R.H. Boyd, who was inducted into the Walk of Fame in 2009, had founded the National Baptist Publishing Board here and begun publishing hymns and religious songbooks. And the Fisk Jubilee Singers, an a cappella group founded in 1871 at Nashville’s Fisk University, have served as cultural ambassadors, transcending time and race through their stirring performances. This is just a sampling of the many talented inductees who line the Walk of Fame. To learn more about those who’ve made a mark on Music City and the world’s music scene, go to www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame.

Clockwise from top left: Music City Walk of Fame inductees, who are honored in ceremonies in the spring and fall, include a wide variety of artists such as Little Richard, Michael McDonald, Josh Turner and Reba McEntire.

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Songs For All SEASONS No matter the season,

Music City has plenty to sing about. You’ll feel like singing, too, when you capitalize on special events that are scheduled here all year long. In addition to these highlights, please see the Events section on pages 58-64 for a list of other exciting options. For the very latest on what’s happening during your stay in Nashville, go to www.visitmusiccity.com.

SPRING AWESOME APRIL

So many events are scheduled in April that the month can only be described as awesome! The GMA Dove Awards, Tin Pan South songwriters' festival, Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nashville Film Festival and the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon kick off a spring blossoming with fun and festivities.

SUMMER A PAIR OF HOT ACTS

Summer in Nashville heats up with big events in June and July. The CMA Music Festival is a hot attraction for country music fans. The popular four-day festival takes place in

early June and features country’s hottest stars playing their hits on various stages set up all over downtown. The following month, celebrate America’s birthday at the annual Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! event at Riverfront Park. Great food and live music are available along the banks of the Cumberland River, and as darkness descends, the stars (Wynonna headlined the 2009 event) come out for an evening of entertainment. The festival culminates with a spectacular fireworks display synched to favorite patriotic songs performed by the internationally renowned, Grammywinning Nashville Symphony. AOL CityGuide ranks the all-day festival No. 1 in the nation, and the event also was recently named one of AOL’s Top Booms With a View.

Keith Urban plays at the CMA Awards, which takes place in early November.

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Clockwise from top left: Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! event, Predators hockey game, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center, Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

AUTUMN FULL OUT FALL

A full roster of activities populate Nashville’s fall calendar, from barbecue cook-offs, crafts festivals and cultural celebrations to jazz on the lawn of a historic home, a gathering of noted authors, the African Street Festival, Titans football and Predators hockey games. In early November, the nationally televised Country Music Association Awards is Country Music’s Biggest Night. The annual event, held at the Sommet Center, brings together country’s hottest superstars for an evening of recognition and full-out entertainment. The semiannual Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place during CMA week as well.

WINTER HOLIDAY HARMONY

There’s no place like Music City for the holidays. Celebrate Hanukkah,

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Christmas, Kwanzaa and Posada de Navidad as you bid goodbye to another year in grand style with a full slate of cultural events, concerts, theatrical performances and historic celebrations. You won’t want to miss A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Hotel & Convention Center, where you can see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular® starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes®; the classic Christmas story, A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz, hand-carved into 2 million pounds of ice; and Louise Mandrell’s Joy to the World Christmas Dinner & Show. Throughout November and December, lavish lights and elaborate decorations envelop the city in the beauty and magic of the season, inviting all who want to come home to Nashville for the holidays. And don't forget to ring in the New Year as only Music City can – with great live music!

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There’s always something

new to do in Music City. The city’s expansive offerings continue to provide new and exciting opportunities for visitors.

MUSIC CITY SONGWRITING COMPETITION In 2007, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau debuted a nationwide songwriting competition. Singers Phil Vassar and Josh Turner have served as honorary hosts and spokesmen for this exciting contest that encourages amateur songwriters to submit their best work as they compete for a $1,000 cash prize and trip to Nashville. The winner is interviewed on the popular

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cable television music station GAC, and the winning song is played on Sirius XM Radio’s Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits. The aspiring songwriter will also have the opportunity to experience a songwriting session with a professional songwriter. For more information on the annual competition and entry details, go online to www.themusiccitysongwriter.com.

MUSIC CITY TROUBADOURS Frequent visitors to Music City will also want to take advantage of the new Troubadours loyalty program with special offers, discounts and insiders’ access to the latest news from Nashville. Membership is free, and eligibility requirements are simple – you just have to love Music City. To get started, go online to www.visitmusiccity.com/troubadours.

Visitor Information Center in the Sommet Center tower downtown; Dale Chihuly's glass artwork

SOCIAL NETWORKING For updates and information that fit your lifestyle, become a friend, follower and fan through Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube. Go online to www.visitmusiccity.com for links to Nashville on these popular social networking sites.

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VISITOR SERVICES

BACKSTAGE TO BACKROADS Hit the road and take a journey on Nashville’s Trace, one of the state’s Discover Tennessee Trails. This path takes you down the Natchez Trace Parkway, showcasing the 100 miles of this National Scenic Byway that are located in Tennessee. Explore the backroads of the lush countryside and discover unique findings along the way. Start your journey at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, and then stop at Historic Leipers Fork, Hohenwald and Columbia, where Hannah Montana: The Movie was filmed. Other possibilities just off the Trace include historic homes, waterfalls, antique shopping, canoeing, hiking, wineries, farms and state parks. For more information, go to www.visitmusiccity.com/trace.

Once you arrive, stop by the Visitor Information Center for the most up-to-date info on new exhibits, attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing options. The friendly staff can also assist you with directions, maps and discounts at many of the city’s popular sites. The main visitor center, in the tower of the Sommet Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, is home to Sirius XM Radio and a performance stage, where live music can be heard each week. Other news of note: The Brenda Lee: Dynamite biographic exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum runs through June 2010. An exciting Broadway season at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center includes Wicked, Little House on the Prairie and A Chorus Line. The Chihuly at Cheekwood exhibit, on display from May 25 through Oct. 31, features spectacular garden installations, indoor chandeliers and a museum exhibition. The Nashville International Airport’s recent renovation and expansion offers new shopping and dining choices. Space Chase at the Adventure Science Center and the Sudekum Planetarium will entertain the kids. There are several new restaurants and shops in the mixed-use urban area called the Gulch, which was recently named by Men’s Journal as one of the 30 Coolest Neighborhoods in America. And coming soon … the Museum of African American Music, Art and Culture; and the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Heritage Hall Museum and Harmony Experience interactive learning center. w w w.visitmusiccit y.com

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ITINERARIES There are so many different ways to play in Music City. No matter what your group’s interest, you’ll find plenty of options to pack an itinerary with history, art, culture, family fun, sports, nature, diversity, dining and, of course, music, music and more music. You can refer to the following themed itineraries that might work well together logistically. With so many choices, the only real question is how can you possibly fit so much fun into one visit? The secret is you really can’t, so we hope you’ll come back to experience all the sights and sounds of Music City.

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A TASTE OF MUSIC CITY While it might be hard to experience Nashville’s many sights in a single visit, you can get a feel for all Music City has to offer by visiting places that pay homage to music, history and the arts. A Taste of Music City tour should include a dash of history, a dollop of art and a liberal serving of live entertainment. Itinerary options, including a long list of dining and nightlife choices, can be added to meet your group’s specific criteria. With diverse offerings located throughout the city, it’s easy to arrange sightseeing trips that minimize travel time between stops. In addition to the itineraries on the following pages, the Nashville

Convention & Visitors Bureau can help create a tour that is just right for your group. Call (800) 657-6910 to set up customized itineraries.

THE NASHVILLE SOUND Music City certainly lives up to its name when it comes to showcasing the city’s musical heritage. While the city’s roots are pure country, every type of musical genre thrives in today’s vibrant entertainment scene. Of course, this isn’t a city where the music is just played – it’s also the place where it gets made. Many of the iconic recordings have been produced and recorded in Nashville. Numerous attractions allow visitors to explore Nashville’s

Lower Broadway is a great place to experience the city's honky-tonks.

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Clockwise from top left: Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Tootsies Orchid Lounge Right: Arrington Vineyards, Adventure Science Center

song-fi lled heritage and bring the creative process to life. Downtown/Midtown: Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Historic RCA Studio B, Hatch Show Print, Ryman Auditorium, Gruhn Guitars, Printers Alley, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Music City Walk of Fame Opryland/Music Valley: Grand Ole Opry, Grand Ole Opry Museum, Acuff Theater, General Jackson Showboat, Nashville Nightlife Breakfast & Dinner Theater, A Tribute to the KING: 1953-1977 and Ernest Tubb’s Midnite Jamboree

POWER, PRESTIGE & HEROES Nashville boasts colorful stories of daring deeds and adventurous exploits – all an indelible part of the city’s rich history. Home to two United States presidents and a host of other pioneers, visitors can experience the past as docents

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breathe life into a bygone era. Downtown/Midtown: Tennessee State Capitol, Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Fort Nashborough and Belmont Mansion East: The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson South: Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Fort Negley and Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum West: Belle Meade Plantation, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art Further Afield: Historic Carnton Plantation, The Carter House and Lotz House Museum (Franklin) and the James K. Polk Ancestral Home (Columbia)

ARCHITECTURE & ANTIQUES From manmade treasures to natural wonders, the city’s vibrant arts scene and lush gardens add a touch of beauty to any itinerary. The city is also home to a number of performing arts companies, including a renowned symphony and acclaimed opera company, ballet and theater groups. Nashville’s fine arts offerings are eclectic, encompassing a wide range of media and styles. Whether stopping by a small gallery or visiting one of the city’s art museums, visitors can enjoy works by celebrated artists and undiscovered talents. Of course, beauty isn’t simply contained inside four walls. The city’s public gardens and beautifully landscaped parks offer a riot of color.

Downtown/Midtown: Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Tennessee State Museum, Hatch Show Print, Nashville Children’s Theatre, Tennessee Art League & Galleries, The Arts Company, The Carl Van Vechten Gallery and The Aaron Douglas Gallery at Fisk University, Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre, the Parthenon, The Upper Room Art Gallery, and Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery East: The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson South: Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Fort Negley and Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum West: Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, the Parthenon and Centennial Park, LeQuire Gallery and Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre

NOT JUST FOR ADULTS Whether you are young or just young at heart, Nashville’s familyfriendly options are sure to please kids of all ages. Many of the city’s historic homes, music attractions and cultural museums offer ageappropriate tours designed to actively engage the youngest members of the group. In addition, there is a wide selection of sports, outdoor fun and hands-on educational opportunities that provide fun for everyone. Downtown/Midtown: Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville Children’s Theatre and ArtQuest at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts Opryland/Music Valley: General Jackson Showboat, Grand Old Golf & Go Karts East: Nashville Shores Northwest: A Cowboy Town South/Southeast: Adventure Science Center and Sudekum Planetarium, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and the Lane Motor Museum

SOUL & DIVERSITY Nashville is a large, vibrant city representing many different cultures. This diversity is celebrated through festivals, food, and religious and ethnic offerings. Several area attractions and special events celebrate the city’s various cultures. The African American Guide to Nashville provides additional tour ideas and insights. The guide is available at both downtown locations of the Nashville Visitor Information Center. Events that celebrate diversity include the African Street Festival, Greek Festival, Oktoberfest and the Celebration of Cultures. Downtown/Midtown: The Civil Rights Collection at the Nashville Public Library, Fort Negley, exhibits on black musical pioneers at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and the Musicians Hall of Fame, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, The Aaron Douglas Gallery at Fisk University, Scarritt-Bennett Center Museum and the Jefferson Street shopping district West: Original works by AfricanAmerican sculptor Will Edmondson are on display at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and Belle Meade Plantation’s exhibits are linked to slave culture. East: Archaeological digs at

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, have uncovered many artifacts.

SIP & SWIRL Tennessee’s famous sipping whiskeys – Jack Daniel and George Dickel – are two names known the world over. The state also has a growing reputation for vineyards producing award-winning wines. The Jack Daniel Distillery, George Dickel Distillery and several of the state’s 33 wineries are located near Nashville. The short drive through the beautiful countryside makes touring one of these unique facilities a great option for a day trip. Arrington Vineyards, founded by country star Kix Brooks, is located just 30 minutes south of Nashville. The winery features tours, free tastings and lovely picnic areas. BRIAN McCORD/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS

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INFORMATION VISITOR INFORMATION

RELOCATION SERVICES

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) operates two downtown Visitor Information Centers (VIC), offering discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a plethora of brochures and coupons, and concierge assistance.

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce 211 Commerce St., Ste. 100 (615) 743-3000

501 Broadway (615) 259-4747 The VIC in the glass tower of the Sommet Center, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Broadway, has a gift shop and wireless cafĂŠ with a large selection of Nashville souvenirs. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 150 Fourth Ave. N. (615) 259-4730 The VIC in the US Bank Building, at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street, features music-themed giftware, art and accessories, as well as free maps. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NASHVILLE CITY MAPS City maps are available at the VICs, the Nashville International Airport, the Nashville Convention Center, the Metropolitan Courthouse and in most hotel lobbies.

DISABILITY SERVICES Disability Information Office Howard Office Building, information and referral office: (615) 862-6492 MTA Access Ride Wheelchair-equipped van service: (615) 880-3970. Call in advance for reservations. $2.50 flat rate.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Regions Bank Downtown and most branches: (615) 748-2941 Nashville International Airport Wright Travel Business Center: (615) 275-2660 TRANSLATION SERVICES

Foreign Language Institute 404 James Robertson Pkwy. (615) 741-7579

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Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 40541, 37204 (615) 216-5737 Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 4121 Clarksville Pike, Ste. 8 (615) 876-9634 Nashville Downtown Partnership 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G150 (615) 743-3090

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Avenue Bank 111 10th Ave. S., Ste. 400 (615) 252-2265 Fifth Third Bank 424 Church St., Ste. 700 (615) 687-3007 Regions 315 Deaderick St. (615) 736-6283 SunTrust 401 Commerce St. (615) 748-4967

REALTORS Bernice Burns, RE/MAX Elite 109 Westpark Drive, Ste. 100 Brentwood 615) 585-9053, www.homesbybernice.com

WEATHER

Nashville is blessed with four distinct but mild seasons and an abundance of warmth and sunshine. Avg. Daily High/Low Spring (March-May) 70 F/47.7 F Summer (June-August) 88.7 F/67.3 F Fall (September-November) 71.3 F/49 F Winter (December-February) 49 F/29.7 F

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Bureau SERVICES LEAD GENERATION Once your tour dates are set, the Nashville CVB can act as your local connection to availability, rates, event and attraction options, and more, saving you from having to make multiple phone calls.

ITINERARY PLANNING Let the Nashville CVB help you customize itineraries to meet a group’s specific needs, or see the itinerary ideas in the front of this guide. Call the Nashville CVB or visit us online at www.visitmusiccity.com for more information.

TOUR THEMES • Overall tour themes such as Nashville by Night; Historic Nashville; Arts, Gardens and Antiques; Students and Youth; Multicultural Tours and many others can help you set the tone for individual tours. • Themed itinerary ideas – such as a mint julep break at the Belle Meade Plantation, a Tennessee whiskey sipping tour at the Jack Daniel and George Dickel distilleries, BBQ cookout at Jack Daniel, group line dancing lessons at the Wildhorse Saloon – add special memories for clients. The Nashville CVB staff has the latest information on special offerings for groups at the city’s various attractions. Call or visit the Groups section of our Web site.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS • Nashville video footage: Limited dub copies of Nashville b-roll footage are available in VHSDVD and Beta-SP formats. A promotional video is available for loan on DVD or may be downloaded from our Web site. • Artwork: Digital images are available to enhance your printed pieces and may be downloaded from our Web site or ordered on a CD. These images are cleared for out-of-market use to promote Music City as a premier tour and travel destination. See pages 24-25 for a selection of images. • Additional items: A variety of promotional materials is available to build excitement for your Music City tour. A minimal charge is required for some items.

Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street (in the US Bank Building), offer motorcoach groups a 10 percent discount on merchandise. • The Nashville CVB also has discount ticket packages for individuals through the Visitor Information Centers. Call our Marketing Department at (615) 259-4793 to inquire about Nashville attraction tickets. The discounted ticket program is perfect for your individual packages, FITs, wholesalers and AAA offices.

FOR MORE INFORMATION NASHVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250 Nashville, TN 37219 Phone: (615) 259-4705 Fax: (615) 244-6278 E-mail: tournashville@visitmusiccity.com www.visitmusiccity.com U.K. OFFICE

Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Woodlands Park Street Hitchin, Herts, SC4 9AH United Kingdom Phone: 44 146 244 0007 Fax: 44 146 244 0783 E-mail: david@david-nicholson.com www.deep-south-usa.com GERMANY OFFICE

Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Horstheider Weg 106a D-33613 Bielefeld, Germany Phone: 49 521 986 0415 Fax: 49 521 986 0411 E-mail: wolfgang.streitboerger@tennesseetourism.de www.tennesseetourism.de RHYTHMS OF THE SOUTH: SOUTHERN MARKETPLACE

Phone: (407) 539-2513 Fax: (615) 259-4775 E-mail: liz@rhythmsofthesouth.com www.rhythmsofthesouth.com

LOGOS You are welcome to incorporate our logo into your promotional materials. If you have questions regarding resolution quality or software programs, please contact the Creative Services Department at (615) 259-4734.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS • The Nashville Visitor Information Centers, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Broadway (in the glass tower of the Sommet Center) and at the corner of

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Coll ateral MATERIALS A.

Nashville Vacation Guide –

complimentary Points-of-Interest map – complimentary

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The African American Guide to Nashville – complimentary Music City Hits (Volumes 1-3 – $12.99, Volume 4 – two-disc set – $15.99) Nashville stickers (available C in platinum and gold) Sheet of 6=$.40 Nashville metal or plastic lapel pins (metal available in platinum and gold; plastic available in gold) Metal pins=$2, Plastic pins=$.40 Nashville postcards 4x6=$.50 Gift bags 10.5x8=$.75, 13x15=$1 Music City stickers $1 Nashville general brochure – complimentary 2009 Hits brochure – complimentary

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ART GALLERIES The Arts Company 215 Fifth Ave. N. 254-2040, www.theartscompany.com The Arts Company (est. 1996) is a prime art destination in downtown Nashville, located in an historic building with a welcoming atmosphere, featuring fresh, original, contemporary artwork. New exhibits monthly, opening during First Art Saturday receptions. Curatorial and project service. Gallery One 5133 Harding Pk., Ste. 1A 352-3006, www.galleryone.biz Gallery One showcases the diverse work of more than 30 artists from throughout the country, from emerging talent to the well-established. The gallery is located in historic Belle Meade, near arts and antique shops, Cheekwood, Belle Meade Plantation and Warner Parks.

artwork from a large portfolio of artists. We present a series of rotating exhibitions throughout the year and participate in the Downtown Gallery Crawl each first Saturday of the month.

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Snow Gallery 1517 Dallas Ave. 386-9485, www.snowgallery.net A neighborhood gallery where historical and contemporary art are juxtaposed in a provocative dialogue bridging eras and cultures. Rotating current exhibits complement an outstanding collection of rare prints, textiles, sculpture and more. A small, intimate, handsome and always interesting setting.

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 862-5160, www.adventuresci.com Brings science to life through interactive exhibits such as the Adventure Tower, Body Quest, the new Sudekum Planetarium shows and daily science programs. Encourage your child’s imagination and curiosity through the wonders of science at the Adventure Science Center.

Tennessee Art League 808 Broadway 736-5000, www.tennesseeartleague.org

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards:

Nonprofit arts organization with art galleries that feature local and regional exhibits, and a gift shop featuring local artists.

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15.

Tinney Contemporary 237 Fifth Ave. N. 255-7816, www.tinneycontemporary.com The focus of Tinney Contemporary gallery is to present contemporary

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The Rymer Gallery is 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.

Agricultural Museum Ellington Agricultural Center 837-5197, www.tnagmuseum.org 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

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and by appointment. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group Capacity: 100. Guided tours available. LeQuire Gallery 4304 Charlotte Ave. 298-4611, www.lequiregallery.com The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change quarterly. Work from sculptor, Alan LeQuire, best known for Musica and Athena Parthenos is always on view. Studio tours available.

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with a wooded trail and gardens. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Open weekends for special events. Closed holidays. Free. Arrington Vineyards 6211 Patton Road, Arrington 395-0102, www.arringtonvineyards.com Arrington Vineyards was founded by Kix Brooks in 2005. AV is located 25 minutes south of Nashville among the beautiful hills of Arrington, Tennessee. We invite you to come experience our awardwinning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our covered deck and breathtaking sunsets. Tastings are free. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Guided tours available.

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Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Pike 356-0501, (800) 270-3991 www.bellemeadeplantation.com

For the Young at Heart Nashville is a city with a wealth of activities for active seniors. The city’s mild climate makes it easy to spend time outdoors. If you’re into animals, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere showcases exotic creatures from around the world in natural habitats with nice walking paths that meander through the grounds. Speaking of strolling, you won’t want to miss the beautiful gardens and sculpture trail at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. When it’s time to head inside, there are just as many options. While at Cheekwood, check out the rotating art exhibitions and permanent displays in the Cheek Mansion, which is worth seeing for its stunning architectural features. Other attractions worth a visit include the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University, the Parthenon, Lane Motor Museum, the Upper Room Chapel and Museum, and the many art galleries that call Nashville home. Country fans will enjoy stargazing at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, too.

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Belle Meade Plantation is a 30-acre historic site six miles west of Nashville. The centerpiece of the property is the Belle Meade mansion, built in 1853. This Greek Revival house was home to five generations of the Harding-Jackson family, original owners of the Belle Meade Farm. In the late 19th century, the farm encompassed 5,400 acres and was one of the largest private estates in Nashville. The farm was a thoroughbred nursery famous for breeding and training championship race horses. Recent Kentucky Derby winners such as Funny Cide and Barbaro, and racing legends such as Secretariat can trace their bloodlines back to the breeding stock at Belle Meade. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. (last tour at 4 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15. Guided tours available. Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Blvd. 460-5459, www.belmontmansion.com Completed in 1853, Belmont was recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the antebellum South. The home’s mistress, Adelicia Acklen, secretly conspired with both Confederate and Union forces to emerge from the Civil War with her fortune intact. Guided tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Pkwy. 741-5280, (888) TN PARKS www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/ Bicentennial/ Tour Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map, a walkway featuring the 95

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6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free.

Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15. Group Capacity: 127. Guided tours available.

Historic Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin 794-0903, www.carnton.org

Cooter’s Place Nashville 2613 McGavock Pike 872-8358, www.cootersplace.com

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.

Dukes of Hazzard museum and theme store operated by Ben “Cooter” Jones – featuring the General Lee, props, memorabilia and personal appearances by original cast members.

April-October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun.; November-March, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun.; closed most major holidays. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards:

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Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2001, (800) 852-6437 www.countrymusichalloffame.com In the heart of downtown Nashville’s vibrant entertainment district, the 130,000-squarefoot museum offers breathtaking views of the city and is conveniently located within walking distance of major downtown hotels and the Nashville Convention Center. Event space includes an 11,000-square-foot glass-roofed conservatory, four theaters, the elegant Hall of Fame rotunda and 40,000 square feet of gallery space. On-site catering is available for groups of 30 to 2,300.

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counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary history wall. The park also includes a large carillon, World War II Memorial, 2,000-seat amphitheater and visitor center.

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The Carter House 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin 791-1861, www.carterhouse1864.com Built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, The Carter House is nationally known for its role in the Civil War. The house was caught in the center of the Battle of Franklin and stills bears the scars of the battle, with more than 1,000 bullet holes still visible. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: Military, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 20. Guided tours available. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Highway 100 646-9977, (800) 282-2276 www.dinnertheatre.com Nashville’s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years.

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Evening buffet 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sun. buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 12. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive 353-8000, www.cheekwood.org Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. The attraction boasts nationally recognized collections of American and contemporary painting and sculpture, a botanical garden named in the top five by Southern Living magazine and year-round family-friendly activities. All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

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Go back in time to experience all the fun of the Old West. Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, hayrides, fishing, cowboy singing, gunfights, bonfires, Wild West shows and campfire suppers. Call for reservations. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Cumberland Caverns 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville (931) 668-4396 www.cumberlandcaverns.com Discover Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Open yearround, seven days a week, with daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips and overnight spelunking with camping in the cave for groups. Every Saturday at 1 p.m. wild caving without reservations.

862-8470, www.nashville.gov/parks/ historic/fortnegley Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fort Negley was the largest and most important Union fortification built after Nashville fell in 1862 during the Civil War. The complex design was built primarily by slaves and free black workers conscripted into service. Free. Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway 244-3340, www.fristcenter.org The family-friendly Frist Center is a world-class art complex dedicated to an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources.

The center also features the interactive ArtQuest gallery, educational programs, gift shop and cafe. General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Drive 458-3930, www.generaljackson.com Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River and offers fantastic shows and delicious meals. Special event cruises are offered throughout the year with holiday shows beginning in mid-November.

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A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge 3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek Weekdays: 242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029 www.acowboytown.com

Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. Advertising Partner, p. 32 and inside back cover

Tours conducted daily. May-Aug., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept.-April, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 20. Group Capacity: 500. Falcon Rest Mansion 2645 Faulkner Springs Road, McMinnville (931) 668-4444, www.falconrest.com Bring your groups to tour, shop, eat and laugh at the Victorian mansion where history is fun. Three interactive entertainment shows, based on the real history of Falcon Rest and its area, make stars of the audience. Delicious homecooked meals, tours of the mansion called Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biltmore by PBS, and shopping for Victorian treasures in an award-winning gift shop round out an unforgettable group experience. Lunch available.

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Admission fee. Credit Cards: Fort Nashborough Riverfront Park 862-8400, www.nashville.gov/parks/ historic/fortnashborough.asp Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River and built Fort Nashborough. This replica of the original settlement reflects the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Self-guided tour. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun., weather permitting. Free. Fort Negley Adjacent to Adventure Science Center and Greer Stadium All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

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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. Grand Old Golf & Go Karts 2444 Music Valley Drive 871-4701, www.grandoldgolf.net This award-winning miniature golf complex with three courses and a large game room also is the Midstate’s largest go-kart track. Near Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Opry Mills in Music Valley.

Experience an American adventure at the home of our nation’s seventh president, Andrew Jackson. Guides in period costume welcome guests to this grand 1837 mansion. Enjoy our audio and wagon tours highlighting slave life on this 1,120-acre farm, and explore the many other historic structures, heirloom garden and tomb where the president and his wife are buried.

Historic Franklin www.visitwilliamson.com

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Historic RCA Studio B Tours depart from Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 416-2001, www.countrymusichalloffame.com

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This beautiful 15-block downtown district features century-old buildings restored with breathtaking architecture and beautiful brick-lined sidewalks. Go back in time with more than 70 retail and specialty shops, art galleries, antiques shops, restaurants and more.

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George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center 1950 Cascade Hollow Road, Tullahoma (931) 857-3124, Ext. 229 www.georgedickel.com

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Get an up-close look at The Home of 1,000 Hits, where Elvis, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton and many more made music. From the 1950s through the

Year-round. Admission fee. Advertising Partner, p. 32 Grand Ole Opry 2802 Opryland Drive 871-OPRY, www.opry.com What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Fri.; at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Sat.; and at 7 p.m. on Tue. Performances at the Ryman Auditorium Nov. through Feb.; Opry House March through Oct. Advertising Partner, p. 32 and inside back cover Grand Ole Opry Museum 2802 Opryland Drive 871-OPRY, www.opry.com This unique museum pays tribute to the world’s longest-running radio show and its stars with exhibits honoring legends, including Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Little Jimmy Dickens, as well as today’s chart-topping artists.

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Hatch Show Print 316 Broadway 256-2805, www.hatchshowprint.com 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 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Free. The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson 4580 Rachel’s Lane 889-2941, www.thehermitage.com All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

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1970s, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here including It’s Now Or Never and I Will Always Love You.

United States. Only three miles from downtown Nashville.

Hours vary; call for details. Admission fee.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu.-Mon. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards:

Jack Daniel Distillery 182 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg (931) 759-6180, www.jackdaniels.com

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15. Guided tours available.

The Jack Daniel Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the country and among the most prestigious listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive personally guided distillery tours and observe the famous whiskey-making process perfected in 1866. Multilingual brochures.

Laser Quest 166 Second Ave. N. 256-2560, www.laserquest.com

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Group sales number: Corporate conference facility available (seats 100, classroom style). Advertising Partner, p. 30 Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike 742-7445, www.lanemotormuseum.org Cars with two heads, two engines or three wheels. These and other oddities make up this unique collection of 150 cars and motorcycles at the home of the largest European collection in the

Laser Quest is an interactive adventure game for ages 5-85. Unbeatable fun for social or group outings, student trips, sports teams, family reunions and corporate team-building events. Thirty or more play together, available rain or shine, private bookings available. Lotz House 111 Columbia Ave., Franklin 790-7190, www.lotzhouse.com 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.” – Wendell Garrett at The Magazine Antiques. Discounts: AAA, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking.

Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 20. Guided tours available. Military History Branch of The Tennessee State Museum War Memorial Building, Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street 741-2692, www.tnmuseum.org Located in the War Memorial Building as a tribute to veterans, the military museum features exhibits on America’s involvement in foreign wars from the Spanish American War to World War II. Exhibits showcase weapons, uniforms and battle histories. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Free. Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 242-8000, 902-9566 www.missmarples.com A comedic mystery play with live music and a wonderful served dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. We can come to you . . . off-site shows available. Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, Military. Credit Cards:

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Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum 301 Sixth Ave. S. 244-3263, www.musicianshalloffame.com Rock, pop, soul, country, blues and jazz all in one place . . . this special venue pays homage to hit-making musicians, whether they were in the limelight or behind the scenes. Also features minitheater, performance hall, music school, recording studio and shop. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 20. Guided tours available. Nashville Opera Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon St. 832-5242, www.nashvilleopera.org Nashville Opera, Tennessee’s largest professional opera company, is among the most successful regional companies in the nation. It plays to more than 45,000 people annually through its main stage and touring performances. Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage 889-7050, www.nashvilleshores.com

Nashville Shores is a 385-acre family recreation destination located 10 minutes from downtown. It comprises a water park, 20 group event sites, an event management team, festival areas, marina, mini-golf, boat and Jet Ski rental and other attractions.

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Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15. Group Capacity: 127.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road 833-1534, www.nashvillezoo.org

Nashville Visitor Information Center – Broadway 501 Broadway 259-4747, www.visitmusiccity.com In the glass tower of the Sommet Center, this VIC has a gift shop with a large selection of exclusive Nashville souvenirs. The Information Center also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of brochures, coupons, concierge assistance, live music and a relaxing atmosphere. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Advertising Partner, p. 21 Nashville Visitor Information Center – Fourth Avenue 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250

In the US Bank Building, this VIC features music-themed giftware, art and home accessories. The Information Center also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of brochures, coupons and concierge assistance.

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Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 30. Group Capacity: 170.

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Featuring a wide variety of exotic animals from around the world thriving in beautiful, natural habitats. In addition, the zoo offers animal shows, keeper talks, a carousel, historic home and farm, the enormous Jungle Gym playground, gift shops and concession areas. Admission fee. Discounts: Military. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 20. Guided tours available. Advertising Partner, p. 34 Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Drive (877) SHOP FUN, www.oprymills.com Opry Mills is the ultimate shopping

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Get in the Game No matter what your sport, Nashville offers a lot of ways to get in the game. Enjoy challenging resort and public golf courses, an array of indoor and outdoor tennis facilities and multiple running events, including the annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, drawing 30,000 runners to the starting line each April. If you prefer the action from the sidelines, then the pros with the NFL Tennessee Titans, NHL Nashville Predators and AAA Nashville Sounds are sure to give you a reason to cheer. For those who like their sports at lightning speed, there are NASCAR, Indy and ARCA races at area speedways. With approximately 20 local colleges and universities, collegiate sports are in play every season of the year. Fans will also want to visit the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, paying tribute to the state’s athletic legends. adventure, with more than 200 outlet and specialty retailers, dining and entertainment venues under one roof. Featuring Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Harry and David – just to name a few. Complimentary wheelchair rentals. Stroller rentals available. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32 Parthenon Centennial Park, 2600 West End Ave. 862-8431, www.parthenon.org The world’s only full-scale replica of the famous Greek temple, Nashville’s Parthenon stands in Centennial Park and features the city’s art museum and Athena Parthenos. At almost 42 feet in height, she is the tallest indoor sculpture in the western world. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; June-August: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. Reservations and ticketing: 889-3060, Administrative offices: 458-8700 www.ryman.com

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Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a must-see. Take a self-guided tour, see the new Johnny & June exhibit at the Ryman 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. Evening showtimes vary. Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10. Group Capacity: 2,300. Guided tours available. Advertising Partner, inside back cover Sarratt Cinema and Gallery at Vanderbilt University Sarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt Place near 24th Avenue 343-6666, www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt Cinema features second-run, foreign, classic and independent films fall, winter and spring. Gallery features changing exhibits. Call or visit Web site for schedule. Free. Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave. S. 340-7500, (866) 420-5486 www.scarrittbennett.org

A 10-acre, tree-filled oasis in the heart of the city with award-winning collegiate Gothic architecture. Once a college dedicated to the education of missionaries, today Scarritt-Bennett is a conference and retreat center. Outdoor labyrinth, art gallery, self-guided and pre-arranged tours available. Credit Cards: Sumner County CVB P.O. Box 957, 37066, Gallatin 230-8474, (888) 301-7866 www.sumnercvb.com See nine historic sites, two wineries, the former home of Conway Twitty at Trinity Music City USA, shop and eat on the historic square, and visit the areas newest outdoor shopping complex. Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Guided tours available. Advertising Partner, p. 35 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Sommet Center, 501 Broadway 242-4750, www.tshf.net Featuring sports from team to extreme! Visitors can play virtual reality one-on-

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Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 40. Group Capacity: 127.

Tennessee State Capitol Charlotte Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Avenues 741-2692, 741-0830 www.tnmuseum.org The historic Tennessee State Capitol, designed by William Strickland, stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. One of the oldest working antebellum capitols in the nation, several areas have been restored to their 19th-century appearance.

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100 nativity scenes. March-May features the Passion story of Jesus in art plus breathtaking Ukrainian eggs. Donations encouraged. Free parking. Admission $5 adults. Call for group and senior rates. Free bus and car parking. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. and holidays

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The Upper Room Chapel and Museum of Christian Art 1908 Grand Ave. 340-7207, www.upperroom.org/chapel

Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave., Station B 322-7311, www.vanderbilt.edu

The Upper Room features international Christian art including a life-size woodcarving of The Last Supper. From November-January, enjoy more than

Located a mile and a half from downtown Nashville, the campus is a parklike setting. Vanderbilt is home to more than 300 tree and shrub varieties and was

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. Free. Tennessee State Museum Fifth and Deaderick Street 741-2692, www.tnmuseum.org Exhibits trace the history of Tennessee and the nation from prehistoric Indians through the Civil War into the early 1900s. The Tennessee State Museum offers special displays on quilts, silver, weapons, paintings and pottery. Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum 636 Farrell Pkwy. 832-8197, www.travellersrestplantation.org Built in 1799 by Judge John Overton, Travellers Rest is Nashville’s oldest historic house open to the public. The site has witnessed more than 1,000 years of history from the Mississippian Indians to the Battle of Nashville. Travellers Rest offers both self-guided and guided tours of the grounds and the historic buildings. Special tours and holiday events are also offered. We have a modern meeting facility that can accommodate up to 150 attendees. A full kitchen for use by a caterer is available. Ample parking at no cost.

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designated a national arboretum in 1988. Buildings on the original campus date to its founding in 1873. Wave Country 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. 885-1052, www.nashville.gov/parks Dive into this wave action, freshwater pool and water slide complex, including two speed slides dropping from a 40-foot tower. Packing your own picnic is acceptable. Floats can be rented, and there’s plenty of shade. 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day (weekends only after the first day of school in midAug.). Admission fee. Discounts: AARP. Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. 902-8211, www.wildhorsesaloon.com Enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. The full menu showcases Southern and Southwestern taste sensations. It’s always a party at Wildhorse! 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Advertising Partner, inside back cover Willie Nelson & Friends Museum & General Store 2613 McGavock Pike 885-1515 www.willienelsongeneralstore.com 52954

A Nashville tradition for 30 years. The attraction features Nashville’s largest souvenir shop and a museum dedicated to traditional country music legends. The museum showcases one of the world’s largest collections of personal items from Willie Nelson and his many friends. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Wilson County CVB 233 East Gay St., Courthouse Annex, Lebanon 453-9655, (800) 789-1327 www.visitwilsoncounty.com Organization with a mission to positively impact the area economy through external marketing efforts at select markets. Free. Wizard Animation Studios 1736 Carothers Pkwy., Brentwood 373-8388, www.wizardfun.com Star-in-your-own-movie interactive services for children’s parties and family events. Yazoo Brewing 1200 Clinton St. 320-0920, www.yazoobrew.com Taste award-winning locally brewed ales inside the historic Marathon Motorworks building. Free tours on Saturdays! 4-8 p.m Thu. and Fri.; 2-8 p.m. Sat.

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If you long for clothes, souvenirs or even home furnishings, spend some time at the city’s many malls and eclectic shopping districts. Recently featured in Lucky Magazine, Nashville offers both national chains and unique, independent shops with items to fit any budget. Abernathy Road 123 Second Ave. N. 891-3362, www.abernathyroad.com Nashville’s best new cool guy’s shop stocked with true Americana and featuring Tennessee’s best brands of leather and apparel. It’s where men come to dream and where women shop to fulfill those dreams. Come in and soak up the ambiance. Berry Hill District 297-8822, www.berryhilldistrict.com Pedestrian-friendly shopping neighborhood with locally owned boutiques and restaurants near downtown. Byrdword Productions 2832 Logan St., Ste. J 394-5901 www.theriseofthesouthernbiscuit.com Byrdword Productions produced the Emmy Award Winning PBS documentary The Rise of the Southern Biscuit and wrote the book The Biscuit Dive Guide, a travel guide and recipe book to the best homemade biscuit cafes in Music City and the South. Designer Renaissance Co. 2822 Bransford Ave. 297-8822 www.designerrenaissance.com Womens’ consignment, featuring designer and trendy clothing and accessories in fun Berry Hill. Look for the big red purse! The District 178 Second Ave. N., Ste. 402 400-0178, www.thedistrictnashville.org Don’t miss the heart of Nashville. Located on the banks of the Cumberland River, these charming, century-old Victorian buildings house chic restaurants, hip nightclubs and trendy shops with everything from jewelry to clothing to local art and nostalgic Americana. Ernest Tubb Record Shops Downtown: 417 Broadway, Opryland Area: 2416 Music Valley Dr. 255-7503, 889-2474 www.ernesttubb.com Specializing in hard-to-find classics, traditional country and bluegrass CDs, DVDs, books and souvenirs. Open seven days a week.

Downtown location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Call for winter hours. Opryland-area location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Call for winter hours. French’s Shoes & Boots 126B Second Ave. N. 736-2934, www.frenchsshoes.com French’s Shoes & Boots “Bargain Basement” on Second Avenue offers the lowest prices in Nashville on a wide variety of women’s and men’s Western and fashion boots, shoes, sandals, ladies’ handbags and Western wear! Hartmann Factory Store 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 449-8000, www.hartmann.com Since 1877, Hartmann has handcrafted the world’s finest luggage, business cases and personal leather accessories. Arrange a tour of the plant (444-5000) and shop at tremendous savings at the Hartmann Factory Store. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Hill Center Green Hills Hillsboro Pike and Hillsboro Circle 252-8100, www.hillcentergreenhills.com Located in Nashville’s most desirable shopping neighborhood, the new Hill Center at Green Hills is a vibrant addition to the city’s shopping scene, offering unusual local boutiques, restaurants, nationally recognized retailers and exciting retail discoveries! Jefferson Street Shopping District An historic African-American business and shopping district featuring an eclectic mix of options ranging from art galleries to salons. Kraus Gallery at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 2100 West End Ave. 321-0500, www.loewshotels.com Original paintings by internationally renowned Nashville artist Harold Kraus. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; additional hours by appointment. Macy’s www.macys.com/visitor In Nashville for vacation or business? A special welcome, plus exclusive savings, await you! Visit Macy’s during your trip, and we’ll help you find the

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season’s hottest trends. Best of all, you can use our reserved-for-visitors-only Savings Pass to save 11 percent on almost everything in the store. With an ID, simply request a Macy’s Welcome Savings Pass from our gift wrap department. (Some exclusions apply.) The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road 298-5478, www.themallatgreenhills.com Immerse yourself in the exceptional at Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Cole Haan, BCBG Max Azria, Sephora, Anne Klein, Marmi Shoes, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Brighton, Restoration Hardware, Z Gallerie, Swarovski Jewelry, Stuart Weitzman, Ann Taylor, Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy’s, Dillard’s, The Cheesecake Factory and 100 other fine shops and eateries. 10 a.m.-9 p.m Mon.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. The Museum Store at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2093 www.countrymusichalloffame.com One of the largest inventories of vintage, import and current country music titles anywhere. Also choose from an extensive selection of books related to country music, plus cool clothes and unique items you won’t find back home. Museum admission not required. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Tues. in Jan. and Feb. Nashville Farmers’ Market 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 880-2001, 880-2000 www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org The market features restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses, international foods and open-air stalls with fruits, vegetables and plants. Cooking demonstrations on Saturdays, 11 a.m. during the summer. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Drive (877) SHOP-FUN, www.oprymills.com Visit Nashville’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Opry Mills combines 200 discount and specialty retailers, theme restaurants and entertainment venues under one

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Shop ’Til You Drop The savvy shopper will discover a wonderful array of attractive items at unique area boutiques, ranging from handcrafted items by local artisans to rare recordings and antique treasures. From the unusual shops in Hillsboro Village and on 12th Avenue South to the interesting variety of stores you’ll find in Green Hills and downtown Nashville, it’s easy to go home with a keepsake or two. There’s no doubt that you’ll find the perfect gift for that special someone or an unusual item to call your own at one of the city’s many one-of-a-kind shops. roof. Including OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Liz Claiborne and Build-A-Bear Workshop™. Special group programs offered. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32 Oshi International Floral Studio 206 Capitol Blvd. 972-5425, www.oshiflowers.com Perri Crutcher has been designing for 20 years all over the United States. He returns home to Tennessee after decorating around the world, from such diverse locations as New York,

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Paris, Istanbul and Asheville, NC. Crutcher’s creative design instincts were honed under the tutelage of top international floral designers, including Ronaldo Maia, Robert Isabel and Christian Tortu. To understand the unique quality of Japanese floral décor, Crutcher studied under the watchful eye of Setuo Kitono, Master of Ikebana and tea flower design. Prime Outlets – Lebanon One Outlet Village Blvd., Lebanon 444-0433, (800) 617-2588 www.primeoutlets.com More than 50 brand-name outlets, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy

Hilfiger, Ann Taylor Factory Store and Coach, and an enclosed food court and a children’s playground. Special gift bags can be prepared for groups, and bus drivers eat free. Only 25 miles east of downtown Nashville on I-40, Exit 238. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Schakolad Chocolate Factory 443 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 107, Franklin 771-5077, www.schakolad.com Our signature chocolates are prepared with the finest ingredients and presented in the time-honored traditions of quality, artistry and innovation.

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The city’s pro teams give fans a lot to cheer about, and the SEC and ASC collegiate games certainly add to the action. If you want to play, head to one of Nashville’s many recreational venues to get your game on.

BASEBALL Nashville Sounds 534 Chestnut St. 242-4371, www.nashvillesounds.com The Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, is a great family-friendly entertainment option.

FOOTBALL Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl LP Field 743-3130, www.musiccitybowl.com

welcomes more than 30,000 runners the last Saturday of April. In Music City style, the race features local bands every mile and a post-race concert headlined by some of music’s hottest stars. This certified course is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

The park offers a state-of-the-art facility for skateboarding, freestyle in-line skating and BMX bike riding. Skaters can perform a range of tricks, from ollies, to pop shuvits, on the ramps, pipes, bowls, oververt and other structural components.

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Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex 222 25th Ave. N. 862-8490, www.sportsplextennis.com

Fairgrounds Speedway Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave. 242-2077 www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com

Founded in 1998, this annual postseason college football game pits an SEC team against an ACC rival. The game, nationally televised on ESPN, has become a favorite Nashville – and national – holiday tradition. Tickets go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster in September.

Rated the “No. 1 Short Track in America.” Home for Saturday night weekly racing from March-November.

Tennessee Titans – NFL LP Field, One Titans Way Information Line: 565-4178, www.titansonline.com

The Nashville area is home to more than 20 colleges and universities that offer sports fans exciting action on nearly a year-round basis, highlighted by Southeastern Conference, Ohio Valley Conference and Atlantic Sun Conference play. Major athletic programs exist at Belmont University, David Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University, among others. Contact each school’s athletic department for specific sports schedules and ticket information.

One of 32 teams participating in the National Football League, the AFC South Tennessee Titans play in their 68,800-seat home, LP Field. On the east bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, the stadium is widely known for having “the loudest fans!” Regular-season games run September-December.

HOCKEY Nashville Predators – NHL Sommet Center, 501 Broadway Tickets & Information: 770-PUCK, Fax: 770-2309 www.nashvillepredators.com After another exciting season, the Nashville Predators are ready to begin their 12th season with their signature, on-the-edge excitement. Group tickets available at a discounted rate. All-Inclusive Zone available with game tickets and allyou-can-eat food and beverage. Suites can also be rented on a game-night basis.

MARATHON Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (800) 311-1255, www.cmmarathon.com Entering its 11th year, the marathon

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RECREATION Dave & Buster’s 540 Opry Mills Drive 514-1202, www.daveandbusters.com Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and one-of-a kind fun can be found under one enormous roof. Offering billiards, cosmic bowling and more than 150 video and videosimulated games. More than 6,000 square feet available for private events. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Metro SkatePark at Two Rivers Park 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. 862-8400, www.nashville.gov/parks

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A $20-million, 145,000-square-foot, year-round family center for ice skating, fitness, swimming and tennis (indoor and outdoor courts). Individual passes available.

SPAS AAA The Nail Place 22 Arcade 256-3930 AAA The Nail Place is conveniently located in the Arcade in downtown Nashville. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Open 9 a.m-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Adagio Massage Co. & Spa 1300 Division St. 777-0602 Adagio Massage Co. & Spa provides spa services and serious, resultsoriented skin care in a most relaxing environment. Relâche 2800 Opryland Drive 458-1772, www.gaylordopryland.com Whether to work off the stresses of the day or for pure pampering, Relâche will meet your needs. Guests will enjoy blissful pampering at the opulent 27,000-square-foot European-inspired spa with 12 private treatment areas featuring a full range of massage, skin renewal, facials, body therapies and nail, hand and foot care and hairstyling. Indoor/outdoor pool and a state-of-theart fitness center. Spa: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Reservations strongly recommended. Fitness Center: 24 hours. Indoor Pool: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Outdoor Pool: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Urban Sun Tan Spa 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 227 291-6800, www.urbantanspa.com Tanning and automated spa services,

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acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline, Old Hickory offers plenty of hiking, fishing, boating, skiing and other lake activities. With no lifeguards on duty, swim at your own risk. No swimming allowed near or from boat launches. Old Hickory Lake was named after President Andrew Jackson. Percy Priest Lake 3737 Bell Road 889-1975

along with the sale of retail products that enhance the tanning and spa experience.

RESORT GOLF Gaylord Springs Golf Links 18 Springhouse Lane 458-1730, (866) 51-LINKS www.gaylordsprings.com

18 holes; par 72 McCabe Golf Course 46th Avenue North and Murphy Road 862-8491 27 holes; par 70, par 36

18 holes; par 72

Percy Warner Golf Course Forrest Park Drive, off Belle Meade Boulevard 352-9958

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Advertising Partner, inside back cover Hermitage Golf Course 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory 847-4001, www.hermitagegolf.com Two award-winning, championship golf courses offering more than 14,000 yards of challenging golf. The 6,800-yard General’s Retreat Course received the highest rating in Tennessee from Golf Digest. Playing up to 7,200 yards, the 300-acre President’s Reserve was ranked in the Top 10 in the state of Tennessee. On-site golf instruction and Golf Academy led by Class A PGA pros, full food service, golf shop. 36 holes; par 72s Vanderbilt Legends Club 1500 Legends Club Lane, Franklin 791-8100, www.legendsclub.com This 36-hole course features a 19-acre practice facility, clubhouse, boardroom, tournament management, club rentals and golf shop. In addition to the outdoor event pavilion, Legends Grille is available for evening functions. 36 holes; par 71, par 72

METROPOLITAN GOLF COURSES Harpeth Hills Golf Course 2424 Old Hickory Blvd. 862-8493

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Shelby Golf Course South 19th and Fatherland streets 862-8474 18 holes; par 72 Ted Rhodes Golf Course 1901 Ed Temple Blvd. 862-8463 18 holes; par 72 Two Rivers Golf Course Two Rivers Parkway and McGavock, near Opryland 889-2675 18 holes; par 72 Vinny Links Golf Course 2009 Sevier St. 880-1720 9 holes; par 28 Youth Golf Program (open Memorial Day-Labor Day)

LAKE ACTIVITIES Old Hickory Lake U.S. 31 E., Hendersonville 822-4846 On the Cumberland River, just northeast of Nashville, you will find plenty of Southern hospitality at Old Hickory Lake. With more than 22,000

Ten miles east of Nashville, Percy Priest Lake covers an area of 14,400 acres and has 213 miles of shoreline, plus an additional 15,000 acres of land used for recreational purposes. Considered one of the finest largemouth bass lakes in the state of Tennessee, anglers also will enjoy catching crappie, rockfish, bream and catfish. Other activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, canoeing and hiking. Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road 373-3467, www.radnorlake.org Radnor Lake State Park is south of downtown Nashville in the Oak Hill community. Wildlife and numerous species of plants are found in abundance. This natural area provides scenic, biological, geological and passive recreational opportunities not typically found in major metropolitan areas. No picnicking or swimming allowed in the park.

METRO PARKS 862-8400 www.nashville.gov/parks Metro Parks and Recreation has a wide variety of facilities and programs across Davidson County. Presently, there are 113 parks on more than 10,570 acres, offering something for everyone, including both passive and active recreation. Nashville’s premier urban park, Centennial Park, was the city’s first wireless park and is also home to the Parthenon. Free.

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS Montgomery Bell State Park Inn & Conference Center 1000 Hotel Ave., Burns 797-3101, (800) 250-8613 www.tnstateparks.com/MontgomeryBell This 3,850-acre state park offers camping, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, swimming, golfing and many other outdoor recreation activities.

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Live Music Earth Friendly Airport transfer Fitness center Indoor pool Outdoor pool Pets accepted Totally smoke free Internet Handicap-accessible American Express Carte Blanche Diners Club Discover EnRoute Japanese Credit Bureau MasterCard Visa

HOTELS/MOTELS Airport East Vista Inn & Suites Airport/Elm Hill Pike 5770 Old Hickory Blvd., Hermitage 889-8940, www.vistarez.com/Tennessee/ Hermitage-VTN102-Home.aspx Newly renovated hotel, minutes from Nashville International Airport. Ideally situated near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and The Hermitage. One-half mile from Nashville Shores, 10 miles from downtown. Enjoy free hot breakfast and in-room amenities (microwave, refrigerator, iron, ironing board, hair dryer). Mexican restaurant on site. Smoking, nonsmoking, Jacuzzi and honeymoon suite available. 100 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Corporate. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Alexis Inn & Suites Airport/Elm Hill Pike 600 Ermac Drive at Elm Hill Pike Corner 889-4466, www.alexisinn.com Conveniently close to Nashville International Airport and Opryland-area attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills. Featuring spacious, affordably priced rooms. Enjoy a hot, deluxe, continental breakfast, newspaper, on-site business services and free parking. 81 rooms, 27 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Group contact: info@alexisinn.com. Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites Antioch/Hickory Hollow 1100 Bell Road, Antioch 731-5990, www.thequartersinn.com Enjoy a top-notch lodging experience at the Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites,

40 rooms, 60 suites. Amenities: Baymont Inn & Suites – Brentwood South/Franklin 111 Penn Warren Drive, Brentwood 376-4666, (888) 551-4666, F: 370-8844 www.baymontinns.com 2008 Renovation! Located in Brentwood in the large Maryland Farms business park, which includes corporate offices and multiple restaurants. 87 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 5 Group Capacity: 100 Baymont Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport/Briley Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2350 Elm Hill Pike 871-0222, www.baymontinns.com Located near the airport, Opry Mills and Grand Ole Opry. Guaranteed 100 percent satisfaction. 119 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Baymont Inn & Suites – North Nashville North Nashville 809 Wren Road, Goodlettsville 859-1771, www.baymontinns.com This AAA Three-Diamond hotel near RiverGate Mall is within walking distance of 100 restaurants and lounges. Each room has a 32-inch flat-screen HDTV, “sleep beauty” mattress, oversized granite bath and large work area. Complimentary hot breakfast. 47 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Baymont Inn & Suites – West West Nashville 5612 Lenox Ave. 353-0700, F: 352-0361 www.baymontinns.com Just five miles from downtown Nashville off I-40, Baymont Inn & Suites Nashville/ White Bridge is a great place to stay to see all area attractions – Grand Ole Opry, Parthenon, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Shop the Nashville Farmers’ Market or Green Hills and Opry Mills malls. 104 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

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Best Western Downtown Convention Center Downtown 711 Union St. 242-4311, (800) 627-3297 www.bestwestern.com

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a hotel that delivers amenity-rich accommodations, complimentary continental breakfast, travel packages with discounted rates and easy access to downtown Nashville.

Located near the Tennessee State Capitol, in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to the convention center, Sommet Center, honky-tonk district, many restaurants and entertainment venues, and one mile to LP Field. Enjoy on-site continental breakfast and convenience store with deli. 100 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Best Western Goodlettsville North Nashville 100 Northcreek Blvd., Goodlettsville 851-1067, www.bwgoodlettsville.com 103 rooms. Amenities: Best Western Music Row Downtown 1407 Division St. 242-1631, www.bestwestern.com/musicrow Located on Music Row, about one mile from downtown, this hotel has a lounge, outdoor pool, and business and fitness centers. Stays include complimentary breakfast, and all rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. Free parking and free wireless Internet access also available. 75 rooms. Amenities: Best Western Suites Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 201 Music City Circle 902-9940, (888) 994-9940, F: 902-9950 www.bestwestern.com/prop/43134 Conveniently near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and the Gaylord Opryland ® Resort, the hotel offers guests a deluxe continental breakfast, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, iron and board, on-site laundry and free parking. 100 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Advertising Partner, p. 32 Brentwood Suites South/Franklin 622 Church St. E., Brentwood 277-4000, (866) 277-4009 www.brentwoodsuite.com Brentwood Suites is an all-suite AAA Three-Diamond hotel centrally located in Brentwood. 57 suites. Amenities:

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Country Inn & Suites East Nashville 3423 Percy Priest Drive 277-1099, (800) 456-4000 www.countryinns.com/hotels/tnnasair

Located near the Grand Old Opry, Nashville International Airport, Opry Mills and area attractions. Free hot Southern breakfast buffet and manager’s reception (5-7 p.m. Mon.Sat.). High-speed Internet, airport shuttle, fitness center, indoor whirlpool, outdoor pool.

Why pay more for less? Free hot breakfast, high-speed Internet and WiFi, business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, weekday newspaper and in-room amenities, including refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. 100 percent smoke-free property!

133 rooms, 17 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

30 rooms, 33 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

Comfort Inn Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2516 Music Valley Drive 889-0086, F: 889-0086 www.comfortinnopryland.com

Country Inn & Suites – Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 590 Donelson Pike 874-8040, www.countryinns.com/ nashvilletn_airport

Clean, comfortable rooms. Located next to Santa Fe Steakhouse and just minutes from the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson Showboat.

Enjoy the convenience of an on-site business center plus continental breakfast, free parking, newspaper and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker and iron.

121 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Advertising Partner, p. 32 Comfort Inn West West Nashville 412 White Bridge Place 356-0888, (888) 443-8357 www.comfortinn.com Conveniently located near all attractions in the Nashville area, as well as several malls and theaters. Some of the many hotel amenities include business services, welcome reception, free parking and continental breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and board, micro-fridge, daily newspaper and data port within the rooms. 65 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Trucker. Credit Cards: Comfort Suites Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2521 Elm Hill Pike 391-3919, F: 391-5995 www.comfortsuite.com/hotel/tn363 Enjoy all-suite accommodations with a free, hot breakfast buffet and many in-room amenities. On-site laundry facility, free parking, meeting room and whirlpool suites available. 94 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:

Discounts: 95 rooms. Amenities: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards: Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow Antioch/Hickory Hollow 1001 Bell Road, Antioch 731-8540, www.countryinns.com/ nashvilletn_south Nashville’s newest Country Inn & Suites by Carlson. All amenities: hot breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, airport shuttle, two-room Jacuzzi suites and meeting and banquet space. 100 rooms, 40 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary room for driver or escort. Group Requirement: 20 Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood Outside Davidson County 103 E. Park Drive, Brentwood 371-9200, www.brentwoodcourtyard.com Located in the Maryland Farms office complex with easy access to many restaurants. A full business center and 24-hour deli and market are located on site. 145 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs South/Franklin 2001 Meridian Blvd, Franklin 778-0080, F: 778-0086 www.marriott.com/bnacc

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Courtyard Franklin Cool Springs is a short drive to downtown Nashville, shopping and recreational activities. Perfect for vacations or business trips, the hotel offers spacious rooms with luxurious bedding, flat-screen HDTV, free wireless Internet, fitness center and refrigerators.

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Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2435 Atrium Way 883-0500, F: 889-4827 www.nashvilleclubhotel.com

122 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville North Nashville 865 Conference Drive, Goodlettsville 851-3000, www.goodlettsvillecourtyard.com Come enjoy our brand-new, 120-room hotel that serves breakfast and lunch daily. Relax and unwind at our indoor pool. At night you can have a drink at our on-site bar. 113 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2508 Elm Hill Pike 883-9500, (800) 321-2211 www.marriott.com/bnaca Spacious guest rooms feature separate living area with refrigerator, microwave, mini-bar, sofa bed and additional television, plus upgraded bedding packages and other in-room amenities. Courtyard Cafe is open daily for breakfast plus room service from outside vendors. Lounge on-site. 145 rooms, 11 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards: Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown Downtown 170 Fourth Ave. N. 256-0900, (800) 321-2211 www.nashvilledowntowncourtyard.com A stunning, century-old high-rise set in the heart of the historic district is the backdrop for this hotel filled with modern amenities, including an on-site restaurant and lounge. Complimentary HSIA. 181 rooms, 11 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 125 Music City Circle 882-9133, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnacocourtyard-nashville-at-opryland/ We offer free parking, wireless Internet, indoor pool and transportation to airport and Gaylord Opryland® Resort for a minimal fee.

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Celebrating Diversity You can learn a lot from music. Just as it takes many different notes to form a melody, Nashville has found that blending cultures and ethnicities allows for a much richer harmony. Fisk University’s beautiful Jubilee Hall was the country’s first permanent structure for the higher education of blacks, and the Jubilee Singers were Nashville’s very first touring group. Numerous historic sites, museums and events offer visitors insight into the diverse ethnic and cultural influences that resonate throughout Music City. Today, Nashville is a modern model of the American melting pot. 94 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Advertising Partner, p. 32 Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt-West End West End/Vanderbilt 1901 West End Ave. 327-9900, (800) 321-2211 www.courtyard.com/bnawe

86 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10

Stay at this beautiful, limited-service property with full-service amenities, including a restaurant, room service and complimentary local shuttle. Large enough to take care of your business needs, yet small enough to know you by name.

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216 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

Conveniently located with many in-room amenities. On-site lounge and restaurant.

Days Inn Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2460 Music Valley Drive 889-0090, F: 889-0090 www.daysinnopryland.com

Clean, comfortable rooms. Located within walking distance of multiple restaurants and just minutes from the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson Showboat.

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Days Inn Stadium Downtown 211 N. First St. 254-1551, (800) 251-3038 www.daysinn.com

180 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike

2424 Atrium Way 889-8889, (800) 222-8733 www.doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/ hotel/BNAEBDT-Doubletree-GuestSuites-Nashville-Airport-Tennessee/ index.do A member of the Hilton Family, this boutique-like property features comfortable conversation areas for socializing, games and more. Convenient to Gaylord Opryland ® Resort and downtown. Features on-site restaurant, lounge, business center, free parking. Coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, room service, newspaper, free wireless Internet, free airport/area transportation. 138 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15 Group Capacity: 65

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Enjoy breakfast or lunch in our Plaza Café or our outdoor covered patio – Swank’s Martini & Wine Bar featuring live music nightly. Try the Meritage Grille for steaks and seafood, Starbucks, gift shop, business center, indoor heated pool and fitness center. 331 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Group Capacity: 300 Drury Inn & Suites Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 555 Donelson Pike 902-0400, (800) 439-1169 www.druryhotels.com/properties/ nashvilleairport.cfm

The Embassy Suites Vanderbilt is a beautiful hotel featuring an 11-story atrium with 208 spacious, two-room suites. All rates include a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each day and a complimentary evening manager’s reception. Conveniently located in the West End/Music Row area of Nashville, along with free shuttle service within two miles of the hotel.

facilities and on-site entertainment venues, Gaylord Opryland is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and world-class entertainment. Within the resort, cruise down the Delta River; experience Aqua – beautiful dancing waters set to an array of music and lights; dance the night away to live music in the lounges and so much more.

208 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

2,881 rooms, 174 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Group Capacity: 100 Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 911 Airport Center Drive 872-0109, (800) 228-2800 www.marriott.com Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, free parking and executive rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. 72 rooms, 21 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

When you’re ready to relax, join us for free evening beverages and snacks. Enjoy one hour of free long distance. Stay connected with free high-speed Internet access in all rooms and wireless Internet in the lobby. Wake up to coffee and a free breakfast.

Group contact: (888) 583-2727.

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One mile from the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland® Resort, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills with upscale outlet shops. Shuttle service to Gaylord Opryland® Resort (minimal fee). Close to golf courses, great restaurants and nightlife.

Econo Lodge Nashville North Nashville 1412 Brick Church Pike 226-3230, www.econolodge.com/hotelnashville-tennessee-TN556 The Econo Lodge Nashville features spacious rooms, easy interstate access and The Broken Spoke Saloon with Songwriter’s Café, plus a continental breakfast and free parking. 132 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Embassy Suites Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 10 Century Blvd. 871-0033, (800) EMBASSY www.nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com This luxurious, two-room suite hotel offers full, cooked-to-order breakfast, nightly manager’s reception, on-site lounge and restaurant, room service, free parking and in-room amenities. 296 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt West End/Vanderbilt 1811 Broadway 320-8899, F: 320-8881 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/ es/hotel/BNAESES-Embassy-SuitesNashville-at-Vanderbilt-Tennessee/ index.do

Fairfield Inn – Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 211 Music City Circle 872-8939, (800) 228-2800 www.marriott.com/bnaop

109 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Advertising Partner, p. 32 Fiddlers Inn Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2410 Music Valley Drive 885-1440, F: 883-6477 www.fiddlers-inn.com Clean, comfortable rooms. Next to Cracker Barrel Restaurant and minutes from the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills. 202 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 44 GuestHouse Inn & Suites West End/Vanderbilt 1909 Hayes St. 329-1000, (800) 777-4904, F: 329-4890 www.nashvilleguesthouseinn.com One of Nashville’s most charming small hotels, located in the fashionable midtown area near Vanderbilt University and West End Avenue just 1.25 miles from the center of downtown Nashville. Start the day with a complimentary breakfast, including made-to-order waffles. 102 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: GuestHouse International Inn & Suites Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2420 Music Valley Drive 885-4030, (800) 214-8378, F: 885-4347 www.guesthouseintl.com Located in the heart of Music Valley. Several great restaurants and attractions within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle to the Airport and Gaylord Opryland® Resort. 184 rooms, 13 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Advertising Partner, p. 32 Hampton Inn – Brentwood Outside Davidson County 5630 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood 373-2212, F: 370-9832 www.hamptoninn.com

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The Hampton Inn Brentwood is a beautifully appointed hotel with newly refurbished rooms and public space. 10 minutes from downtown. Free parking on site and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker.

Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Drive 458-2824, www.gaylordopryland.com

112 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

Combining unsurpassed meeting, convention and exhibition space with exceptional service, innovative regional dining options, unique shopping, golf

Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow Antioch/Hickory Hollow 210 Crossings Place 731-9911, www.hamptoninn.com

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

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Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown Downtown 315 Fourth Ave. N. 244-8200, (800) 222-8733 www.nashvilledoubletree.com

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Enjoy all the fun, adventure and history that Nashville has to offer, but from the tranquil setting of nearby Antioch. The Hampton Inn hotel in Nashville, off I-24 near Hickory Hollow, is located just minutes from the major attractions in Nashville. Also offering convenient access to the Nashville International Airport.

shopping mall and 15 restaurants. Rates include complimentary expanded continental breakfast, parking and highspeed Internet access. Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.

86 rooms. Amenities:

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Group Capacity: 50

Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt West End/Vanderbilt 1919 West End Ave. 329-1144, (888) 880-5395 www.hamptoninnnashville.com Convenient accommodations located one block from Vanderbilt University and Medical Center and close to Belmont, Tennessee State and Fisk universities, Meharry Medical College, major corporations, country music’s leading recording studios, downtown Nashville, Titans football and the Nashville Predators hockey arena. 171 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Group contact: 620-4854. Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 583 Donelson Pike 885-4242, www.hamptoninn.hilton.com Recently renovated hotel close to downtown and major attractions. Located half-mile from the airport. 111 suites. Amenities:

97 rooms, 26 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP. Credit Cards:

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown Downtown 310 Fourth Ave. S. 277-5000, (800) 426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com Nashville’s newest downtown hotel and a recipient of the Best Constructed Hotel Award. Walk to honky-tonks, Sommet Center, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Titans stadium, riverfront and fine dining. Beautiful landscape, huge lobby with live plants and waterfall, meeting rooms, board room, free parking, complimentary hot breakfast, free newspaper, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, LCD HDTVs and outstanding service. Business center and suite shop also available. 154 rooms, 39 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards:

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills Green Hills 2324 Crestmoor Road 777-0001, F: 986-5200 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/nash-greenhills

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna Outside Davidson County 2573 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna 355-8432, (800) 486-7866 www.hamptoninn.com

Boutique, limited-service hotel located within walking distance of a major

This beautiful, new property offers a hot breakfast, on-site convenience store,

room service delivery by Ruby Tuesday’s and many in-room amenities, including laptop desks with Internet, newspaper and more. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and 15 miles from downtown. 83 rooms, 20 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards: Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 230 Rudy Circle 620-2500, (800) 426-7866, F: 0-2501 hamptoninn.hilton.com Visit this newly constructed 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! 122 rooms, 36 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place West End/Vanderbilt 2330 Elliston Place 320-6060, (888) 880-5395 www.hamptoninnnashville.com Along with traditional guest rooms, the hotel offers a new concept in lodging by providing spacious residential-style suites. Recently awarded the Circle of Excellence Award by Hilton Hotels. Continental breakfast, Cloud Nine beds, free parking and in-room amenities. 157 rooms, 35 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: The Hermitage Hotel Downtown 231 Sixth Ave. N.

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The elegant Hermitage Hotel is one of only 37 hotels in North America with the prestigious Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star rating. It also holds a AAA Five-Diamond rating and has an outstanding restaurant. 119 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 412 Royal Pkwy. 884-0088 www.nashvilleairport.stayhgi.com Conveniently located just outside of the airport and eight miles from downtown. Rooms feature king or two queen beds, chair with ottoman, large work desk, two phones (with two lines), refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and much more. Restaurant and lounge on site. 110 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Web. Credit Cards: Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna Outside Davidson County 2631 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna 355-6262 www.nashvillesmyrna.stayhgi.com Sixteen miles from downtown Nashville, this new hotel has everything you could need in an upscale, fullservice hotel, with banquet/meeting space for 250 plus professional catering and great customer service. Guests enjoy our five-hole golf putting green, restaurant, lounge and in-room amenities. 112 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt West End/Vanderbilt 1713 Broadway 369-5900, (877) Stay-HGI, F: 369-5901 www.nashvillevanderbilt.hgi.com 194 rooms, 98 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary room for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Hilton Nashville Downtown Downtown 121 Fourth Ave. S. 620-1000, (800) HILTONS, F: 620-2050 www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ BNANSHF-Hilton-Nashville-DowntownTennessee/index.do

Enjoy this AAA Four-Diamond, all-suite luxury hotel in the center of downtown Nashville. Expansive atrium lobby, mahogany grand staircase, spacious accommodations, flexible meeting space and more. Beautiful lobby renovation completed in the summer of 2009.

lounge and meeting space.

330 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards:

Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 1111 Airport Center Drive 883-1366, (800) HOLIDAY www.hiexpress.com

Group rates available. Advertising Partner, p. 46 Hilton Suites Brentwood South/Franklin 9000 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood 370-0111, (800) HILTONS, F: 370-0272 www.brentwood.hilton.com Nestled in the hills of beautiful Williamson County, only eight miles from downtown Nashville, the Hilton Suites is the only full-service, all-suite hotel in Brentwood. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet throughout the hotel, valet laundry, indoor pool and whirlpool, fully equipped fitness center, state-of-the-art business center and a complimentary shuttle within five miles of the hotel. 203 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Holiday Inn – The Crossings Antioch/Hickory Hollow 201 Crossings Place 731-2361, F: 731-6828 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/ hotel/bnacr The Holiday Inn – The Crossings Antioch/Nashville is a full-service Holiday Inn located conveniently off I–24, Exit 60, Hickory Hollow Parkway. Hotel is 1/2 mile from Hickory Hollow Mall, 10 miles from downtown area and 15 miles from the Opryland area. Additionally, we are located seven miles from Nashville International Airport with a complimentary airport shuttle available from 5 a.m. until midnight daily. Restaurant and lounge in hotel with room service available. 138 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Holiday Inn – Opryland Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2200 Elm Hill Pike 883-9770, (800) 633-4427, F: 391-4265 www.hinashville.com Minutes from the Nashville International Airport and downtown and perfect for your next event or visit. Well-appointed guest rooms, plus an on-site restaurant,

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244-3121, (888) 888-9414 www.thehermitagehotel.com

Group contact: 316-1041. Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

Conveniently located off I-40 near the airport. Enjoy the large glass atrium with fireplace and many other amenities. Complimentary local shuttle service available within a two-mile radius of the hotel, free parking and daily continental breakfast. 206 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Holiday Inn Express Downtown 920 Broadway 244-0150 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/ hotel/bnabw Newly renovated hotel, ideally situated for all attractions, Music Row and Nashville’s nightlife. Enjoy a continental breakfast and many in-room amenities. The hotel also features 5,000 square feet of meeting space. 287 rooms, 14 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Advertising Partner, p. 50 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North South/Franklin 5566 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood 221-5001, http://www.ichotelsgroup. com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnahs Off I-65 and just minutes from downtown Nashville. Hotel offers complimentary, deluxe continental breakfast; indoor whirlpool, newspaper, free parking and in-room amenities. Stores and restaurants within walking distance. 110 rooms, 47 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2461 McGavock Pike 829-7777, www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ ex/1/en/hotel/bnamp The newest addition to the Opryland area. With our world-class service and being adjacent to Gaylord Opryland ® Resort, you’ll discover why guests have selected us as their preferred hotel choice in NashvilleOpryland. This state-of-the-art,

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nonsmoking hotel features many special in-room amenities. 113 rooms, 28 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Holiday Inn Select – Vanderbilt West End/Vanderbilt 2613 West End Ave. 327-4707, (888) HOLIDAY, F: 320-4850 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sl/1/en/ hotel/bnavb The newly renovated Holiday Inn Vanderbilt features an on-site restaurant and lounge. The hotel is near Vanderbilt University and minutes from great shopping, restaurants, the Parthenon, downtown and Music Row. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and private balconies. 297 rooms, 3 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

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Homewood Suites Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2640 Elm Hill Pike 884-8111, (800) 491-6864, F: 884-0011 www.homewoodsuites1.hilton.com

A Colorful Past History really comes alive in Nashville. President Andrew Jackson might have been known as “Old Hickory,” but he clearly had a softer side, too. His tender inscription on his wife’s gravestone at The Hermitage provides just one insight into this multifaceted man. The antics of Adelicia Acklen, mistress of Belmont Mansion, are well documented. This original “Steel Magnolia” is widely rumored to have been the inspiration for the fictional Scarlett O’Hara. Any belle worth her salt knows diamonds are a girl’s best friend, which explains why Selene Harding tested her large engagement ring by scratching her name into the windowpane of her father’s office at Belle Meade Plantation. Nashville’s reputation as a gracious place to visit traces its roots to Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum, where peach brandy and politicians were always welcome. More than just beautiful bricks and mortar, the city’s lovely plantations and historic homes tell the story of a bygone era filled with colorful characters.

This upscale property caters to the extended-stay guest, as well as the business traveler. Located 1 1/2 miles from the Nashville International Airport, firmly in the heart of major corporate office complexes. Complimentary beverage area, complimentary breakfast, coin laundry, gift shop, laundry/valet service, newsstand, on-site convenience store. 121 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown Downtown 706 Church St. 742-5550, (800) CALL-HOME, F: 742-9949 www.nashvilledowntown. homewoodsuites.com In the heart of downtown, we offer extensive suites with full kitchens, daily complimentary hot breakfast and an evening reception Monday through Thursday. Make yourself at home with our spa, 24-hour convenience store and on-site business center. 113 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Group rates available.

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The new Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal to Music City, featuring invigorating guest rooms boasting as much as 760 square feet with an art gallery-style entrance. Retail-inspired design concept, on-site coffeehouse, plush bedding and much more. 140 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Hotel Indigo Downtown Downtown 301 Union St. 329-4200, www.hotelindigo.com Set to open fall 2009, Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal to Music City. The $30 million hotel project, across from Regions Center, boasts an 1,800-square-foot penthouse, fitness center, 3,000 square feet of meeting space and 18 extended-stay residences. In addition, there is a coffeeshop and Phi Restaurant and Lounge. 96 rooms, 18 suites. Amenities: Hotel Preston Airport/Elm Hill Pike 733 Briley Pkwy. 361-5900, (877) 361-5500 www.hotelpreston.com This hip, happening hotel offers a new attitude in Nashville hospitality. Featuring luxurious boutique-style accommodations, plush bedding, Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea and unique amenities, including lava lamps, a bedtime story, artist-in-training kits and more. On-site restaurant, lounge and room service. 196 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Hutton Hotel West End/Vanderbilt 1808 West End Ave. 340-9333, F: 340-0010 www.huttonhotel.com Hutton Hotel is Nashville’s newest independent luxury hotel, opened in December 2008 with 248 rooms and 13,600 square feet of meeting space. A unique property providing a wide range of amenities and services specifically created for the Hutton guest.

872-0422, www.nashvilleopryland.place. hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp

889-9300, (800) 228-9290, F: 871-9167 www.nashvilleairportmarriott.com

Hyatt Place is a new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone’s reach. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guest room with a 42” flat panel high-definition television, our signature Hyatt Grand Beds, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel.

Conveniently located between downtown Nashville and the Nashville International Airport, we easily adapt to your travel plans. Complimentary airport transportation, valet parking, car rental services available, fullservice business center, Starbucks/ retail store, 2 Rivers Grille and Albert’s Lounge.

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Hotel Indigo West End/Vanderbilt 1719 West End Ave. (866) 2-INDIGO, www.hotelindigo.com

392 rooms, 12 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Advertising Partner, p. 32 La Quinta Inn – Nashville South South/Franklin 4311 Sidco Drive 834-6900, (800) 531-5900 www.lq.com The La Quinta Inn is located three miles from Music Row, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and LP Field in downtown Nashville. It is also a mile away from the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and the Nashville Zoo. Some of the many hotel amenities include business services, free parking and continental breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and board, and data port within the rooms. 130 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel West End/Vanderbilt 2100 West End Ave. 320-1700, www.loewshotels.com/en/ Hotels/Nashville-Hotel/Overview.aspx Luxury hits a high note in Tennessee’s only AAA Four-Diamond hotel for 20 consecutive years. Loews delivers a true Music City experience, from the lobby jukebox playing songs of celebrity guests to museum displays by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. 340 rooms, 14 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Mainstay Suites Brentwood South/Franklin 107 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 371-8477, www.mainstaysuites.com/ hotel-brentwood-tennessee-TN069

248 rooms, 52 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Only eight miles from downtown Nashville and historic Franklin. Our suites have full kitchens. We offer free breakfast, evening social and wireless Internet. Catering to both corporate and leisure guests. Rates negotiable depending on length of stay.

Group rates available. Group Requirement: 25

100 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

Hyatt Place Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 220 Rudy’s Circle

Nashville Airport Marriott Airport/Elm Hill Pike 600 Marriott Drive

All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University West End/Vanderbilt 2555 West End Ave. 321-1300, F: 340-5142 www.marriott.com/bnaav 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 its outstanding dining and shopping. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms. 301 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Group Capacity: 400 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville Downtown 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 259-4343, (866) 866-8086, F: 242-4967 www.millenniumhotels.com/ millenniumnashville Music-themed hotel, free parking, complimentary airport transportation, free transportation within five-mile radius of hotel. Outdoor pool and pavilion area for outdoor events. 287 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 20 Quality Inn & Suites North Nashville 2401 Brick Church Pike 226-4600, www.qualityinn.com/hotelnashville-tennessee-TN337 This recently renovated hotel has all the extras and is great for corporate, motorcoach, convention and leisure guests. Continental breakfast, free parking, microfridge and newspaper offered. 156 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:

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Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 1112 Airport Center Drive 889-9090, www.radisson.com/ nashvilletn_airport Upscale hotel located one mile from Nashville International Airport and convenient to downtown, the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Guests experience warm hospitality, an inviting atmosphere and top-notch services sure to please business and leisure travelers alike. 180 rooms, 24 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Radisson Hotel – Opryland Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2401 Music Valley Drive 889-0800, (800) 333-3333 www.radisson.com/nashvilletn Only nine miles from the airport and adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center (with free shuttle service), the hotel features a restaurant, lounge, on-site concierge, Hertz car rental, sauna, free parking and in-room amenities, including a coffeemaker. 303 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Advertising Partner, p. 32 Ramada Downtown @ The Stadium Downtown 303 Interstate Drive, I-24 between Exits 48 & 49 244-6690, (800) 251-1856 www.ramadainnstadium.com Enjoy our world-famous, guitar-shaped indoor pool and convenient location next to LP Field with 100 restaurants and clubs within one mile, three within one block. Complimentary breakfast and business center on site. 115 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Group Capacity: 100 Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2425 Atrium Way 883-5201, F: 883-5594 www.ramada.com A moderately priced hotel with a full kitchen in 60 percent of the rooms, and refrigerator and microwave in every room. Some rooms can sleep six.

Ramada Inn Franklin South/Franklin 6210 Hospitality Drive, Franklin 791-4004, www.ramadainnfranklin.com The Ramada Inn and Suites is located near historic downtown Franklin. Whether your visit to Franklin is for vacation, a convention, business or sports, we’ll provide you with great service and accomodations that will exceed your expectations. 121 rooms. Credit Cards: Renaissance Nashville Hotel Downtown 611 Commerce St. 255-8400, (800) 327-6618 www.renaissancenashville.com AAA Four-Diamond hotel in the center of downtown. Experience a musically themed expressive destination, delightful luxuries and savvy service. Business services, restaurant, lounge, room service and many in-room amenities. 673 rooms, 24 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Residence Inn by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs South/Franklin 2009 Meridian Blvd., Franklin 778-0002, F: 778-0034 www.marriott.com/bnacl Residence Inn by Marriott offers suites with full-size kitchens, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet, fitness center, indoor pool and a hot complimentary breakfast. Burn off some stress with a game of basketball on our exclusive sport court, or mix and mingle at our weekday (Mon-Thu) evening social event. 124 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Residence Inn – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 2300 Elm Hill Pike 889-8600, (800) 331-3131 www.marriott.com/bnabn The perfect choice for an extended stay or short visit. The hotel is five minutes from Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center and 10 minutes from downtown. Suites feature full kitchens and living areas. “HomeTouch” breakfast buffet, weekday manager’s reception, free parking and on-site laundry. 168 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:

120 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:

Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna Outside Davidson County 1300 Plaza Drive, Smyrna 355-6161, F: 355-6556 www.rodewayinn.com

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

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Parkway, past four traffic lights and exit onto Highway 41/70, then turn left. Turn left again at first light. 80 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Scarritt-Bennett Center West End/Vanderbilt 1008 19th Ave. S. 340-7500, (866) 420-5486 www.scarrittbennett.org 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. Free parking. 125 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards: Sheraton Music City Hotel Airport/Elm Hill Pike 777 McGavock Pike 885-2200, (800) 325-3535, F: 231-1120 www.sheraton.com/musiccity Enjoy an authentic Southern experience at this elegant plantation-style hotel nestled atop 23 beautiful acres and just minutes from downtown and the airport. Each oversized guest room has a private balcony or patio. Restaurant, lounge, room service, free parking and spa services. 410 rooms, 56 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel Downtown 623 Union St. 259-2000, (800) 325-2525, F: 742-6057 www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown Each of our 474 elegantly appointed rooms, including nine executive suites, provides a panoramic view of the Nashville skyline and scenic countryside beyond. As an added convenience, our entire hotel is nonsmoking, while specified concierge floors offer you upgraded amenities. 474 rooms, 9 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10 Sleep Inn North Nashville 3200 Dickerson Pike 227-8686, www.sleepinn.com/hotelnashville-tennessee-TN464 Hotel with meeting space and breakfast.

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59 rooms. Amenities: Sleep Inn – Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 3437 Percy Priest Drive 882-9220, (877) 822-9820, F: 882-9251 www.nashvillesleepinn.com Airport Sleep Inn is on I-40 Exit 219, just nine miles east of downtown and three miles away from the airport. Our guests enjoy a free Morning Medley Breakfast every morning as well as a free airport transportation. 59 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Drivers lounge. Complimentary room for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 40 Smoke House Mountain Lodge and Conference Outside Davidson County 850 West Main St., Monteagle (931) 924-2091, www.thesmokehouse.com Mountaintop getaway for groups and

couples/families. 20 cabins, 85 lodge rooms, restaurant, gift shop and outdoor pavilion. 85 rooms. SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 1100 Airport Center Drive 884-6111, (888) 287-9400 www.marriott.com/bnasa SpringHill Suites offers so much more. Each suite is up to 25 percent larger than comparably priced hotels. In-room amenities include coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator and complimentary “Suite Seasons” breakfast. Free parking. 150 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter Downtown 250 Athens Way 244-5474, (888) 287-9400 www.marriott.com/bnasm Enjoy our convenient location on the outskirts of downtown. Hotel offers free parking and continental breakfast. 78 suites. Amenities: AAA . Credit Cards:

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Super 8 – Airport Airport/Elm Hill Pike 720 Royal Pkwy. 889-8887, F: 885-7000 www.super8.com

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Convenient location to major attractions, stadiums/auditoriums and universities. Cable TV, air conditioning, bus parking and free continental breakfast.

Conveniently located near the airport and interstate. Featuring a 24-hour airport shuttle, complimentary breakfast buffet and other amenities. Renovated in 2007. 105 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards: Thrifty Inn Antioch/Hickory Hollow 343 Harding Place 834-4242, (800) 439-1169 Conveniently located near many of Nashville’s finest attractions, restaurants, colleges and malls. This hotel appeals to families and is equipped for business travelers with flexible workspace. Enjoy free continental breakfast daily and a rate that will fit your travel budget. Free parking, meeting/banquet facilities, no-smoking rooms/facilities and television with cable. 108 rooms. Amenities: Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel Downtown 1001 Broadway

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726-1001, (800) WYNDHAM www.unionstationhotelnashville.com The Union Station Hotel, a majestic 1900 train station, has returned to its original elegance and grandeur, with an $11 million renovation. Marvel at the 65-foot original stained-glass, barrel-vaulted ceiling and Romanesque architecture while relaxing in a luxurious room. 125 rooms, 12 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards:

This is what Nashville’s about. Stay where it’s all happening ... close to all major attractions including downtown restaurants and nightlife and LP Field. Amenities: Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast West End/Vanderbilt 2816 Blair Blvd. 297-9795 www.daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com

Complimentary bus parking. Group rates available.

Elegant accommodations in the heart of Music City. Convenient to West End, downtown, medical facilities and universities.

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Wingate Inn Airport/Elm Hill Pike 800 Royal Pkwy. 884-9777, www.wingatehotels.com

Mulberry House Green Hills 1100 Clifton Lane 473-8437 www.mulberryhousenashville.com

Conveniently located near the airport and featuring free parking, continental breakfast and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator. 101 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards:

BED & BREAKFASTS The Big Bungalow Bed & Breakfast East Nashville 618 Fatherland St. 256-8375, www.thebigbungalow.com

CMA MUSIC FEST MUSIC CITY ZONE Experience all things Nashville in the Music City Zone at the 2010 CMA Music Fest. The area will feature great Country Music and cross-over artists

Private, upscale guest cottage with 1,000 square feet, spacious great room, bedroom, gourmet kitchen, bath and fenced courtyard for a secluded feeling without sacrificing convenience. Contemporary sensibility with original art, bamboo floors and oriental carpets. Concierge services. Amenities:

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CAMPING A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek

Weekdays: 242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029 www.acowboytown.com Bathrooms are a five-minute walk from campsites. Free parking. Experience all the fun of the Old West just 10 minutes from downtown. Credit Cards: Nashville KOA Kampground Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2626 Music Valley Drive 889-0282, (800) KOA-7789 www.nashvillekoa.com Nashville KOA lies in the heart of Music Valley, two miles from the Grand Ole Opry and 10 miles from downtown Nashville, in a spacious country setting ready for family fun. Dump station, ice, LP gas, laundry, pull-through sites, RV supplies, recreational facilities, showers, sightseeing tours, sites with no hookups, sites with water and electricity (and some including sewer), store and swimming pool. Amenities: Advertising Partner, p. 32

CORPORATE HOUSING Signature Suites Inc. Antioch/Hickory Hollow P.O. Box 503, 37011, Antioch 332-3411, (866) 273-9202 www.comestayawhile.com 25 suites.

performing and autographing throughout the day. You’ll also find the festival’s only beer garden, great food, plus interactive “Music Row” displays, free giveaways and much more! June 10-13

Public Square Park at the end of 1st and 2nd Avenues on your way to LP Field Vacation ticket packages available at visitmusiccity.com

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LODGING BY AREA OF TOWN These Nashville-area accommodations have been arranged by area of town. You can refer to the maps on pages 86-88 for more information.

AIRPORT/ ELM HILL PIKE

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Airport East Vista Inn & Suites . . . . . . . 45

Hilton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . 51

Alexis Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Baymont Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport/Briley . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown . 52

OUTSIDE DAVIDSON COUNTY

Hotel Indigo Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood . . 47

Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites . . . . 47

The Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Nashville KOA Kampground . . . . . . . . 56 Radisson Hotel – Opryland . . . . . . . . . 54 Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport . 54

Comfort Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Country Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . 47

Ramada Downtown @ The Stadium . . . 54

Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport . 47

Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . 54

Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna . 51

Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel . . 54

Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna . . . . . . 54

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Smoke House Mountain Lodge and Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Drury Inn & Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . 49 Embassy Suites Nashville Airport . . . . 49 Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport . . . . . . 49 Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . 50 Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport . 51 Holiday Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport . . 51 Homewood Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . 52

Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel . . . . . . . . . . 55

EAST NASHVILLE The Big Bungalow Bed & Breakfast . . . 56 Country Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

GREEN HILLS

Hampton Inn – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . 49

SOUTH/FRANKLIN Baymont Inn & Suites – Brentwood . . . 45 Brentwood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hilton Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Hotel Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills . . . 50

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Nashville Airport Marriott . . . . . . . . . . 53

Mulberry House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

La Quinta Inn – Nashville South . . . . . . 53

NORTH NASHVILLE

Mainstay Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . 53

Residence Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . 54 Sheraton Music City Hotel . . . . . . . . . . 54

Baymont Inn & Suites – North Nashville . 45

Sleep Inn – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Best Western Goodlettsville . . . . . . . . 45

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville . . 47

Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport . . . 54

Super 8 – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ramada Inn Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Residence Inn by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Econo Lodge Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

WEST END/VANDERBILT

Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt-West End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Wingate Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Sleep Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ANTIOCH/ HICKORY HOLLOW

OPRYLAND AREA/ MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE

Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt . 49

Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites . . . . . . . 45

Best Western Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . 56 GuestHouse Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow . . 47

Comfort Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . 49

Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland . 47

Holiday Inn – The Crossings . . . . . . . . . 51 Signature Suites Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Holiday Inn Select – Vanderbilt . . . . . . 52

Thrifty Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Days Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Fairfield Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Hutton Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Fiddlers Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DOWNTOWN

Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . 51

Best Western Downtown Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . 49

Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Best Western Music Row . . . . . . . . . . . 45

GuestHouse International Inn & Suites 49

Scarritt-Bennett Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland . . . . 50

WEST NASHVILLE

Days Inn Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . 51

Baymont Inn & Suites – West . . . . . . . . 45

Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown . . 49

Hyatt Place Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Comfort Inn West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry House (800) See-Opry www.opry.com What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. YEAR-ROUND Metro Parks Festivals & Special Events All Metro area parks 862-8424 www.nashville.gov/parks Free concerts, events and performances for all audiences occur year-round across the city’s beautiful park system. Call for schedules. FOURTH WEEKEND EACH MONTH THROUGH JULY Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market Tennessee State Fairgrounds 862-5016 www.tennesseestatefair.org The Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market is one of the top 10 flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer a variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing and thousands of other items each month. THROUGHOUT 2010 The Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection of Faberge Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 356-8000 www.cheekwood.org Among the world’s most significant compilation of Fabergé pieces, the collection includes 57 rare pieces highlighted by three Russian Imperial Easter eggs and a number of important functional items, fantasy items and floral works. THROUGH JANUARY 31 Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 www.fristcenter.org In the 1950s, William H. Lane (19141995), the owner of a small Massachusetts manufacturing plant,

began assembling an extraordinary collection of American modern art, which in 1990 was donated to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. With major paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe, Arthur G. Dove, Stuart Davis, Charles Sheeler and many other artists, the exhibition shows the collector’s passion for art that reflects the diversity and dynamism of American modernism.

both the Victory Junction Gang Camp in North Carolina and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

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Since its founding in 1963, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been devoted to keeping New Orleans jazz alive and kicking. The group has traveled the world celebrating the music of Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and other pioneers whose innovations gave birth to this distinctly American art form. In the hands of these accomplished musicians, New Orleans jazz sounds as fresh, vibrant and original as it did nearly a century ago.

Brenda Lee: Dynamite Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 416-2001 www.countrymusichalloffame.com Brenda Lee is one of the most beloved entertainers in the world, selling millions of records and contributing standards such as I’m Sorry and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. From child star on the Ozark Jubilee and rockabilly teen queen to pop entertainer and finally returning to her country music roots, Lee’s career has seen multiple reinventions. Through it all, she recorded primarily in Nashville with legendary producer Owen Bradley. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum honors Little Miss Dynamite in an exhibit featuring artifacts and multimedia from throughout her exciting career. JANUARY 7-9 Nashville Symphony Presents ‘The’ Organ Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office: 687-6400 www.nashvillesymphony.org Since her emergence in the 1990s as a prodigiously gifted young musician, Grammy ®-winning violinist Hilary Hahn has matured into an assured, technically accomplished and emotionally compelling performer. She’s perfectly matched in a new piece by Jennifer Higdon, one of America’s most popular composers. One of the greatest orchestral works ever written for the organ, Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony will serve as a showcase for the Schermerhorn’s magnificent Martin Foundation Concert Organ. JANUARY 8-9 Sprint Sound & Speed: A Celebration of Music & Motorsports Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum and Sommet Center 416-2001 www.soundandspeed.org Join NASCAR drivers and country music stars, including Richard Petty, Ryan Newman, Alan Jackson and Josh Turner, for concerts, autograph sessions, auctions, Q&A sessions and show-car displays. The two-day event benefits

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FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS YEAR-ROUND TUESDAYS MARCH-DECEMBER

JANUARY 14-16 Nashville Symphony Presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office: 687-6400 www.nashvillesymphony.org

JANUARY 19-FEBRUARY 7 The Diary of Anne Frank Nashville Children’s Theatre 254-9103 www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl has moved and inspired the world, and this powerful play dramatizing Frank’s years in hiding is a classic of the American stage. Yes, it is history and great literature, too – but it is also the haunting, human story of an articulate, precocious young lady, coming of age in a world gone mad. “In spite of everything,” wrote Anne, “I still believe that people are good at heart.” Ages 9 and up. JANUARY 29-APRIL 25 Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 www.fristcenter.org Organized by The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, with loans from museums in the United States and Europe, this exhibition of approximately 100 objects defines various types of ancient Greek heroes between the sixth and first centuries BCE. This exhibition explores aspects of both mythological heroes, among them Herakles, Achilles and Odysseus, and mortal heroes, including warriors, athletes and rulers. FEBRUARY 2010 Music City Soul Series B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant www.musiccitysoulseries.com The city of rhythm and rhyme has soul, too, and it will prove it in February. Nashville’s best R&B and jazz musicians will take the stage every Thursday night

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throughout the month for Nashville’s annual Music City Soul Series. The concert series is open to the public. FEBRUARY 11-14 Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville Nashville Convention Center 352-9064 www.antiquesandgardenshow.com For 20 years, the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville has brought together nationally and internationally renowned experts and exhibitors in the fields of antiques, decorative arts and landscape design. Taking its inspiration from Albert Hadley of Parish-Hadley Associates Inc. in New York, the show offers 150 antique and horticultural booths and many innovative landscaped gardens. In addition, special lectures are offered by experts in their fields who are on the cutting edge in home and garden style. FEBRUARY 13-14 Nashville Symphony Presents a Valentine’s Special with Jim Brickman

BRIAN M C CORD/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office: 687-6400 www.nashvillesymphony.org

Cultural Icons Creativity breeds culture. From the very beginning, Nashville embraced its creative community of writers, artists, educators and musicians, and it didn’t take long for the city to earn its nickname as the Athens of the South. For the state’s centennial celebration, Nashville paid homage to its growing reputation with a full-scale replica of the Parthenon. Today, the architectural marvel houses an art gallery downstairs and contains casts of the famed Elgin Marbles upstairs. Other interesting art venues include the Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University, which houses the Stieglitz Collection; Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art; and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, which is located downtown in a restored art deco building. The Frist welcomes internationally renowned collections and showcases regional talent. Mixed-media works by local artists are also available for viewing and purchase at the many galleries around town.

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Celebrate the most romantic day of the year with Jim Brickman, beloved for his warmly expressive piano playing on such moving hits as Valentine, The Gift and Love of My Life. Wrapped in the warm embrace of Laura Turner Concert Hall’s rich acoustics, this charming popular artist’s music will sound more gorgeous than ever. FEBRUARY 19-MAY 16 Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 www.fristcenter.org This exhibition, organized by Museo de Arte de Ponce in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is composed of 56 paintings from a great but largely unsung collection begun in 1950 by the philanthropist and governor Luis Ferré. The museum is a premier institution for Baroque and Victorian painting. Ranging in date from the 14th to the early 20th century, iconic works by Francisco de Zurbarán, Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, Bernardo Strozzi, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Coley Burne-Jones are included in this dazzling assemblage. FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 28 Miss Nelson is Missing Nashville Children’s Theatre 254-9103 www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Room 207 at Horace B. Smedley Elementary School is out of control! The teacher, kindly Miss Nelson, just can’t

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Celebrate songwriters and their craft at America’s largest music festival dedicated to them. Produced by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the festival brings hundreds of songwriters together for a weeklong educational symposium and approximately 100 performances in various venues around town.

MARCH 4-6

APRIL 1-3

Nashville Symphony Presents Bach’s Masterpiece

Nashville Symphony Presents Thibaudet Returns

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A towering achievement that took more than 25 years to complete, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor is remarkable for its musical breadth and for its overarching sense of unity. The work serves as a deeply moving expression of the composer’s spirituality, while also offering an encyclopedic display of his genius. And no conductor is better equipped to lead a performance than Helmuth Rilling, artistic director of the Oregon Bach Festival and a keenly sensitive interpreter of Bach’s music. MARCH 13-SEPTEMBER 6 The American Impressionists in the Garden Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 356-8000 www.cheekwood.org Exploring the theme of the garden in American art and society of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this exhibition features paintings depicting European and American gardens by American Impressionist artists, along with bronze sculptures created by American artists for the garden. MARCH 26 Nashville Symphony Presents Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office: 687-6400 www.nashvillesymphony.org Under the leadership of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is devoted to preserving, celebrating and enriching the democratic spirit of America’s music – jazz. Comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players working today, this versatile ensemble is ever mindful of the music’s rich past while keeping an eye fixed on the future.

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to perform Richard Strauss’ Burleske, which promises to be a sparkling showpiece for this captivating performer. He will also perform Samuel Barber’s Symphony in One Movement and Respighi’s popular symphonic poem Fontane di Roma. APRIL 1-30 Awesome April Throughout Music City (800) 657-6910 www.visitmusiccity.com For an eighth straight year, Music City celebrates the month of April with Awesome April, promising a major event each weekend. Throughout the month, be in the audience of nationally televised awards shows, take in a potential Oscarnominated documentary, listen to songwriters perform their award-winning classic hits and relax to the sounds of acoustic guitars.

APRIL 24 Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Throughout Music City (800) 311-1255 www.cmmarathon.com The Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, produced by Elite Racing Inc., blends running with Nashville’s signature product – music. The event features more than 50 bands on 28 stages to entertain runners, walkers and spectators alike. More music awaits at the post-race concert at the Sommet Center. APRIL 29-MAY 1 Nashville Symphony Presents Chopin & Mahler Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office: 687-6400 www.nashvillesymphony.org Award-winning soloist Ingrid Fliter will animate Chopin’s Concerto for Piano No. 2 with a combination of impeccable technique and elegant sensitivity. Actually composed as the first of Chopin’s piano concertos, the piece allows listeners to hear the composer’s budding genius as he began to transform writing for the piano. Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 represents a dramatic turning point in the Austrian composer’s career, with the rich tapestry of orchestral colors giving expression to moods of despondency, anger, yearning and, finally, utter joyousness. MAY 7-9

APRIL 13-MAY 16

39th TACA Tennessee Craft Fair

Charlotte’s Web

Centennial Park 385-1904

Nashville Children’s Theatre 254-9103 www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org The timeless story of a most unusual friendship returns in an all-new production for a new generation. Fern’s delightful little runt pig, Wilbur, appears to be headed for the dinner table – and not in a good way – when he is saved through the remarkable efforts of a spider named Charlotte. Wilbur may be TERRIFIC, and he certainly is SOME PIG, but it is up to Charlotte to tell it to the world. This longtime family classic is a beautiful story of love, sacrifice and devotion. APRIL 15-22

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Nashville Film Festival

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entertains through an annual film festival in April, year-round events and community outreach.

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seem to keep her rowdy students in line. When she mysteriously disappears, she is replaced by someone … well, louder, stricter. And much, much scarier. In fact, Viola Swamp is the substitute teacher from your worst nightmare! Before long, the desperate kids in room 207 hire a detective to lead them on a hilarious mission to find Miss Nelson. All ages.

Nashville Film Festival is a cultural institution that inspires, educates and

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TACA’s Tennessee Craft Fair is the state’s premier outdoor showcase for Tennessee craft artists. See the works of more than 175 of the state’s finest craftspeople. The fair offers a chance to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink from an international food court, enjoy live music, view special exhibits and demonstrations, and purchase a variety of unique works. MAY 8 2010 Iroquois Steeplechase Percy Warner Park 322-4814 www.iroquoissteeplechase.org For more than 65 years, the Iroquois Steeplechase has captivated tens of thousands of spectators from near and far with its traditions, pageantry and energy of sport. It is one of the oldest, most prestigious and most challenging

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steeplechase races in the country, and tailgating at the races is a springtime tradition in Nashville.

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MAY 29-31

Nashville Symphony Presents Bluebeard’s Castle

Salute to Freedom 2010

MAY 14-JANUARY 2, 2011

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Chihuly at the Frist Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 www.fristcenter.org The most acclaimed glass artist of our time, the Seattle-based Dale Chihuly is beloved for his abstract evocations of sea life, flowers and other graceful subjects. This site-specific exhibition will present selections from a variety of renowned series, among them Seaforms, Millefiori, Macchia, Ikebana and Persians. Chihuly’s Frist Center exhibition will be presented in conjunction with a major outdoor installation of Chihuly’s work at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art and a theater design for the Nashville Symphony’s Bluebeard’s Castle. MAY 15 A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Nashville Shores 889-7050 www.nashvilleshores.com or www.atoasttottennessee.com

MAY 25-OCTOBER 31 Chihuly at Cheekwood Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 356-8000 www.cheekwood.org Chihuly at Cheekwood features thousands of stunning, hand-blown glass sculptures on display throughout the botanical garden, in various ponds and within the Museum of Art and Frist Learning Center. Cheekwood will host a full schedule of programs, including tours, demonstrations and musical performances to coincide with this exhibit.

Salute to Freedom 2010 observes and recognizes the sacrifices of men and women who have served in the armed forces and their families who have supported them. Events include beach concerts, veterans’ dinner, raising of largest American flag in Tennessee and more. Fireworks on May 30. Check for rates. Retired and veterans of military and their families receive half-price admission the entire weekend. THURSDAYS, JUNE-JULY Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman Ryman Auditorium 889-3060 www.ryman.com Experience the best in bluegrass from the very stage where bluegrass was born. JUNE 10-13 2010 CMA Music Festival Downtown Music City (800) CMA-Fest www.cmafest.com 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

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Celebrate Tennessee at a Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival. This festival features award-winning Tennessee wineries offering samples of their favorite wines, live music, gourmet food, free wine and food seminars, and fine artisans.

In his Symphony No. 1, Beethoven embarked on what would soon be a string of monumental works destined to change the course of classical music. Bartók’s early masterpiece Bluebeard’s Castle recounts the classic fairy tale about a bloodthirsty nobleman and his castle of horrors. Renowned artist Dale Chihuly has created a spectacular set design with his artwork for this production. Six individual, 14-foot glass sculptures, which represent the castle doors, will be revealed during the course of the performance by the Nashville Symphony.

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The Steeplechase, which takes place in early May, is one of the oldest steeplechase races in the country.

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JUNE 18 Summer Solstice Nashville Shores 889-7050 www.nashvilleshores.com Middle Tennessee’s young professionals come together to celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year – Midsummer Night’s Eve – with a huge beach party to help local charitable organizations. The 2009 event attracted hundreds of partygoers and collected thousands of dollars for charity. JUNE 18-SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London, 1947-1957 Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 www.fristcenter.org The launch of Christian Dior’s “New Look” in 1947 marked the beginning of a momentous decade in fashion history, which Dior himself called a “golden age.” The couture houses of Paris and London, which had traditionally served wealthy private clients, opened boutiques and licensed their designs, thereby becoming global brands and household names. Through clothing, shoes and photographs, this exhibition demonstrates how designers such as Dior, Balenciaga and Chanel brought glamour back to Europe after World War II. JULY 3 Shores & Stripes

www.nashvilleshoresmarina.com Sailboats and powerboats will participate decked out in red, white and blue and other patriotic themes on beautiful Percy Priest Lake.

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Dive-In Movies

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Nashville Shores 889-7050 www.nashvilleshores.com Watch movies in a whole new way, lounging in the pool under the moon and stars. Enjoy classic movies on a more than 30-foot-wide, lakeside movie screen. Movies start at dusk; check Web site for movie titles. Included with Nashville Shores water park admission.

The weeklong bluegrass homecoming includes Bluegrass Fan Fest and the broadcast of the International Bluegrass Awards. Fans from all over the world gather for hundreds of performances on multiple stages, musical workshops, the Grand Master Fiddle Championships and the opportunity to interact with internationally known bluegrass artists.

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OCTOBER 10

Tomato Art Fest

Nashville Symphony Presents Regions Day of Free Music

East Nashville 226-2070 www.tomatoartfest.com Celebrate all things tomato in Historic East Nashville’s Five Points area. This event brings together great art, good music, delectable food and a barrel of fun, making the sweltering days of August just a little more bearable. SEPTEMBER 3-5 Jet-Ski National Championships

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Hundreds of America’s top personal watercraft riders compete for the national championship in several classes.

Enjoy a fireworks show to celebrate our nation’s independence on the banks of Percy Priest Lake. Admission includes fireworks, beach concert, water park, mini-golf and more.

Nashville Convention Center (800) 343-8344 www.nashvillehomeshow.com

Riverfront Park (800) 657-6910 www.visitmusiccity.com Noon-10 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy an evening of free entertainment, fun and fireworks. This annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day party, attracting more than 100,000 revelers. Live music, family activities, food vendors and one of the nation’s best fireworks displays will help you celebrate America’s birthday in style. JULY 4 Shores & Stripes Boat Parade Nashville Shores 889-7050

Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office: 687-6400 www.nashvillesymphony.org This celebration will feature more than two dozen performances by a diverse array of local ensembles, all completely free of charge. It’s a valuable opportunity to make great music accessible – a powerful idea that’s at the very heart of the Nashville Symphony’s mission.

SEPTEMBER 10-12

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!

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FRIDAYS IN JULY, STARTING JULY 9

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international food court, enjoy live music, view special exhibits and demonstrations and purchase a variety of unique works.

Home Decorating & Remodeling Show

This upscale home show, held each fall at the Nashville Convention Center, affords the ultimate opportunity for product and price-comparison shopping. The show features unique merchandise, numerous show specials and many free drawings. This is everyone’s chance to save time, money and gas.

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celebrities. Buy tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 255-9600.

The Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 www.fristcenter.org The exhibition includes approximately 100 masterpieces of mid- to late 19th-century French painting from the Musée d’Orsay, a museum in Paris dedicated to the art of the early modern period (1840s through the early 20th century). The exhibition provides a broad context for understanding the roots of Modernism by combining seminal works by innovators such as Courbet, Manet, Cézanne, Monet and Renoir; Salon painters such as Bouguereau; and artists who moved easily between convention and innovation such as Degas, Fantin-Latour and Whistler.

SEPTEMBER 25-26 TACA Fall Craft Fair

NOVEMBER 18-20

Centennial Park 385-1904

’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace

Celebrating its 31st year, TACA’s Fall Craft Fair is the state’s premier showcase for American fine craft artists. See the works of more than 200 of the nation’s finest craftspeople. The fair offers a chance to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink from an

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269-9393 www.tistheseasonshopping.com and www.jlnashville.org Presented by the Junior League of Nashville, ’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace at The Factory at Franklin is an upscale holiday shopping experience featuring more than 75

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vendors from across the country. The juried artisan and retail show offers an exciting array of products, including women’s clothing, jewelry, children’s clothing and gifts, home and garden accents, gourmet food products and culinary treats, and specialty gift items. NOVEMBER 19-JANUARY 2, 2011 A Country Christmas

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You’ll enjoy beautiful decorations, charming traditions and, of course, incredible music everywhere you go. NOVEMBER 26-JANUARY 2, 2011 Season of Celebration

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 356-8000 www.cheekwood.org

Nashville has your ticket to Holiday Harmony, bringing together the best of entertainment – from club shows to extravaganzas – sports and fine art.

A holiday wonderland of Christmas trees, decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating, multicultural activities and musical performances.

Holiday Harmony

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Gaylord Opryland ® Resort (888) 999-OPRY www.gaylordhotels.com

This Nashville tradition is back with live music, carriage rides, craft shows, photos with Santa and nearly 2 million Christmas lights. It’s everything Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Resort!

Fun & Free In today’s economy, who can resist a bargain? Nashville offers many options to expand your itinerary without spending an extra cent! Museums, historic sites, walking tours, gardens, art exhibits and even live music are all available at no charge. Art lovers will marvel at the stunning collections at Fisk and Vanderbilt universities. The Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University features works by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. Vanderbilt’s Fine Arts Gallery recently added 150 photographs and prints by Andy Warhol. For history buffs, numerous attractions including forts, the Tennessee State Museum, State Capitol and the Civil Rights Room at the downtown Nashville Public Library all tell the story of the area’s struggles and triumphs from its earliest days well into the 20th century. Of course, no trip is complete without experiencing the city’s world-famous music scene. Discover the history behind this American art form by visiting Hatch Show Print and the Grand Ole Opry Museum, and then hit the town at night. Several clubs offer live music without a cover charge. For more information on extending your stay for no extra pay, go online to www.visitimusiccity.com.

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TOUR COMPANIES Adventureworks Inc. 1319 Riverwood Drive 297-2250, (866) 731-6060, F: 226-5406 www.adventureworks.com Adventureworks is a team-building company that helps corporate groups achieve success through team development, meeting facilitation, clear goals, effective communication and productive conflict. Adventureworks programs are engaging, energizing and fun, from two-hour to multiday retreats. Programs include ropes courses, scavenger hunts and group challenges. All In One Destinations Inc. 107 Music City Circle, Ste. 218 871-7232, (800) 421-4422 www.southernvacations.com Complete group tour packages, including a wide variety of Nashville attractions. Great for tour groups, reunions, girlfriend, weekends, including the Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival and more! Tour packages include hotel, tours, attractions, shows, meals and more.

Group rates available. Guided tours available. Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Beyond P.O. Box 281613, 37228 299-5626, F: 299-5598 www.tnvacations.com Specialty tours by trained historians focusing on historical, cultural concepts. Sites include Underground Railroad, first park, bank, hospitals, antebellum churches, forts and monuments, antebellum schools and historic colleges, World Center, Greek temple model and more. Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 24. Group Capacity: 55 Guided tours available. Destination Nashville 835 Wren Road, Goodlettsville 851-9190, www.destinationnashville.com Destination Nashville is your door to the exciting sites, attractions, venues and resources that represent the distinct character of Music City. DiLusso Lifestyle LLC (877) 37-STYLE, www.dilussolifestyle.com

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Spend the day with a lifestyle designer and make your dreams come true. Get styled like one of your favorite stars. Choose from various packages. The DreamPackage: a limo ride with a lifestyle designer to the best stores in the city to get the perfect look, hair and makeup, lunch and a photo shoot to end the day – priceless! Email us at info@dilussolifestyle. com to schedule your dream day!

Anchor Trailways & Tours 3108 Blevins Road 860-6800, (800) 476-2841, F: 860-0058 www.anchortrailways.com

Franklin on Foot Landmark Booksellers, 5054 Saddleview Drive, Franklin 400-3808, www.franklinonfoot.com

Experience all that Music City has to offer! CMA Music Fest packages for individuals. Complete travel packages for groups, including accommodations, transportation, attractions and more. Grand Ole Opry 85th birthday celebration packages available March-Oct. and CMA Music Awards packages available in Nov.

A costumed guide leads evening ghost tours by candlelight in what some call the most haunted town in Tennessee, historic Franklin, just 15 miles south of Nashville. We also offer historic tours, and with Carnton Plantation, a tour based on The New York Times bestseller The Widow of the South. “I Spy for Children” educates and entertains all at the same time. Don’t miss Franklin on your trip to Nashville!

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Advertising Partner, p. 67 Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive P.O. Box 23766, 37202 386-9301, (800) 223-4581, F: 386-9332 www.arthenry.com A minute with us can save you hours – complete itinerary planning for groups. We’ve been working with groups since 1978: CMA Music Festival, CMA Awards

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Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Guided tours available. General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Drive 458-3930, www.generaljackson.com

Climb aboard for a unique entertainment experience. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River, offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Special event cruises are offered throughout the year with holiday shows beginning in mid-November. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. Advertising Partner, p. 32 and inside back cover Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tours 2802 Opryland Drive (800) SEE-OPRY, www.opry.com Learn the fascinating history of the world’s longest-running radio show with a guided walking tour of the Grand Ole Opry House. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a rare glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of this famous country music show. Gray Line Tours 2416 Music Valley Drive, Ste. 102 883-5555, (800) 251-1864, F: 883-6710 www.graylinenashville.com Departs from the airport every 15 minutes and from hotels in the downtown and West End areas every 30 minutes. Advertising Partner, p. 32, 69 and back cover Haunted Tavern Tours Tour starting point varies 884-3999, F: 884-5445 www.hauntedtaverntours.com This tour will get you up close with the spirits of Music City in Nashville’s most haunted taverns. At each location, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a beverage and relax while hearing intoxicating tales of the pub’s haunted history. Tours begin nightly at 6 p.m. Services: Receptive Services, Self-Guided Tours, Step-on Guides. Credit Cards: Johnny Walker Tours 2416 Music Valley Drive, Ste. 118 834-8585, (800) 722-1524 www.johnnywalkertours.com With superior expertise and experience, Johnny Walker Tours highlight Nashville attractions and show the client the true meaning of Music City. Offering complete package planning with individual and group rates in various hotel categories. Includes attraction tickets and sightseeing tours. Music City Duck Tours 110 Second Ave. N. 477-5255, F: 730-9262 www.nashvilleducktours.com Historic tour of downtown Nashville in an authentic World War ll DUKW amphibious vehicle. We travel through the streets of downtown and then take you for a splash in the Cumberland River. Charter and group rates for up to 28 people.

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Nash Trash Tours P.O. Box 60324, 37206 227-7300, www.nashtrash.com Climb aboard the Big Pink Bus for the campiest show on wheels. You’ll see Nashville like never before with the Jugg Sisters, Sheri Lynn and Brenda Kay. For larger groups, they’ll even get off the bus to perform at your event! Nashville Express Tours 1700 Decatur Circle, Franklin (865) 774-6574, (800) 638-8687 www.nashvilleexpress.com Custom packages for Nashville, including Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival, A Country Christmas, Sound & Speed, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center and off-season packages.

Segway of Nashville 119 Third Ave. S., No. 100 244-0555, www.segwayofnashville.com

Steve Ellis Tours (865) 429-5070 www.discountours.com

Guided Segway tours are the high-tech way to enjoy Nashville on a unique personal transportation device.

Tour planning is our business. We are a full tour receptive operator with more than 200 years of staff planning experience. Wholesale tours, step-on guides. Members of NTA, ABA, OMCA, TAP, ASTA. Trust our experience, and you won’t be disappointed.

Sharin’ Nashville Tours 3421 White Pine Drive 846-0867, (800) 636-8687, F: 846-0870 www.sharinnashvilletours.com Share your Nashville vacation with a company dedicated to personalized service. Enjoy unique tours, scavenger hunts, hotel and attraction packages, and customized itineraries for groups and individuals. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 15. Guided tours available.

Sugar Creek Carriages and Ranch 211 Broadway Ave. (931) 729-7107 www.sugarcreekcarriages.com Stretch limousine tours of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, plus wedding and horse-drawn carriage transportation.

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Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10. Group Capacity: 28 Guided tours available.

Nashville Ghost Tours & Haunted Tavern Tours 5806 Avalon Court, Hermitage 884-3999, www.nashvilleghosttours.com Explore the haunted history of Music City during this 90-minute walking tour. Your historically costumed, lanternbearing guide will lead you to some of the most haunted locations in downtown Nashville, including the Ryman Auditorium, Printers Alley and Tennessee State Capitol. Nashville Trolley Tour & All About Nashville Day Pass Gray Line Visitor Center, corner of Second Avenue & Broadway, 248-4437 www.graylinenashville.com/tours.cfm Enjoy a one-hour downtown and Music Row narrated tour aboard an oldfashioned trolley. The All About Nashville Day Pass includes the trolley tour, historic downtown walking tour and tickets to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; trolley tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; All About Nashville Day Pass, available Tue.-Sat. Services: Self-Guided Tours, Sightseeing Available, Step-on Guides. Credit Cards:

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Group rates available. Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and Barndance Co. Inc. P.O. Box 620, 37152, Ridgetop 859-6310, www.smileyhollow.com Authentic party facility in the hills of Tennessee, only 20 minutes from Nashville. The Redneck Comedy Tour 4624 Skymont Drive 316-0014 www.theredneckcomedytour.com See Nashville’s hot spots and laugh along the way! All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AAA Auto Club South 1515 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa (813) 289-1320, www.aaa.com

occasion with a fleet of late-model minibuses and mini-coaches. InShuttle offers charters, day trips and shuttle services. Jarmon D & Q Transportation 750 Fonnic Drive 481-0767 www.jarmontransportation.com A premier transportation company servicing Nashville International Airport, the downtown area and Clarksville/Ft. Campbell. Matchless Limousine P.O. Box 100229, 37224 620-5466, (866) 258-5466, F: 620-5476 www.matchlesslimo.com Matchless Limousine is committed to providing our clients with a luxurious, first-class travel experience. Our fleet is Matchless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our service is Matchless.

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority One Terminal Drive, Ste. 501 275-1600, F: 275-4001 www.flynashville.com Nashville International Airport (BNA) is served by 14 airlines, offering 385 daily flights to 82 markets. BNA completed Phase I of its first interior renovation since 1987. The renovation includes a central security checkpoint and concessionaires that reflect local flavor and national brands. The Parking Spot 560 Donelson Pike 883-9196, F: 883-0013 www.theparkingspot.com

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Sweet Magnolia Tours P.O. Box 210247, 37221 646-0017, (800) 235-5295 www.sweetmagnoliatours.com

We provide offsite airport parking,

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 . Anchor Trailways & Tours 3108 Blevins Road 860-6800, (800) 476-2841, F: 860-0058 www.anchortrailways.com Complete ground transportation provider available for charter, airport transfers and sightseeing tours. We offer full-size motorcoaches and executive VIP transportation along with an experienced and courteous staff to make your visit an enjoyable one. Advertising Partner, p. 67 Broadway Limousine 2926 Franklin Pike 818-5716, www.broadwaylimollc.com

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Broadway Limousine strives to provide the best customer service in our industry. Gray Line Nashville 2416 Music Valley Drive, Ste. 102 883-5555, www.graylinenashville.com Gray Line of Nashville operates the largest motorcoach fleet in Middle Tennessee. The average age of the entire fleet is less than four years old. For transportation in the city of Nashville, the state of Tennessee or across the United States, Gray Line of Nashville can take care of your needs. Advertising Partner, p. 32, 69 and back cover InShuttle Transportation Inc. P.O. Box 330897, 37203 255-3519, www.inshuttle.com Offers passenger transportation for any

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located .25 miles from the airport. Covered and uncovered parking available. Limousines are primarily used to take and pick you up from the airport. Car care services available while you park. Premiere Transportation 1000 Corporate Centre 296-9000 Preferred by royal families, U.S. presidents and high-schoolers. Premiere offers a distinctly unique fleet of luxury coaches. Signature Transportation 408-B Harding Industrial Drive (866) 378-1916, www.nashvillelimo.com Providing reliable luxury ground transportation service throughout Nashville. Our reservation and fleet management software, new limousines, sedans, and luxury transportation vehicles such as stretch Hummers and Excursions, plus highly professional, courteous and experienced chauffeurs and efficient and dedicated management staff, combine to make Signature the recognized leader in its field. Silver Oak Transportation 328 Hill Ave. 714-5466, (866) 455-2823, F: 469-7437 www.silveroaklimo.com Limousine, bus, sedan and van service for customized tours of Nashville, airport transfers and group events. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 1. Group Capacity: 1000 Guided tours available. Southern Lights Limo Service 211 Broadway Ave. (931) 729-7107 www.southernlightslimo.com

Stretch limousine tours of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, plus wedding and horse-drawn carriage transportation. Stewart Transportation Solutions Inc. 2814 Columbine Place 292-6040 www.stewarttransportation.com 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. SuperShuttle International 612 Hangar Lane 361-6034, (800) 258-3826, F: 361-6025 www.supershuttle.com We provide airport transportation to all of Nashville and surrounding areas. We will pick you up at your office, home or hotel. We also provide charters from your office, home or hotel. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Wise Coaches, Inc. 1218 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 105 360-9550, 360-9112, F: 360-9112 www.wisecoachesofnashville.com Wise Coaches, Inc. is a family-owned charter bus company. We offer new model motorcoaches that seat up to 56 passengers. Specialize in corporate outings, church and school groups, sports teams, senior tours, weddings, etc. Travel Wise!

AUTO RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car/ National Car Rental (800) Rent-A-Car, www.enterprise.com

Nashville Airport – 272-0011; Nashville Downtown Hilton – 242-5675; Nashville West End/Demonbruen – 254-6181; Nashville Opryland – 872-7722. To take advantage of the Convention & Visitors Bureau discount, please utilize discount code 56MM016 and pin# CON. “Pick Enterprise, We’ll Pick You Up.” Thrifty Car Rental 1201 Briley Pkwy. 361-6050, (800) 847-4389, F: 361-1849 www.thrifty.com Thrifty car rental is available in the terminal at the Nashville International Airport and at suburban locations on Briley Parkway, in Brentwood and in Murfreesboro.

AIRLINES American Airlines/American Eagle/ American Connection Nashville Metropolitan Airport, One Terminal Drive (800) 433-7300, www.aa.com Continental Express (800) 525-0280, www.continental.com Delta Airlines/Delta Connection (800) 221-1212, www.delta.com Frontier Airlines (800) 432-1359, www.frontierairlines.com Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525, www.nwa.com Skyway/Midwest Express (800) 452-2022, www.midwestexpress.com Southwest Airlines 402 BNA Drive, Ste. 410 872-7709, www.southwest.com Advertising Partner, p. 68

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United Express Airlines (800) 428-4322, www.united.com US Airways (800) 428-4322, www.usairways.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 and 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. American Music City Taxi 729 Calhoun Ave. 262-0451 www.musiccitytaxi.com Nashville Transportation (Checker Cab) 221 Largo Drive 256-7000, F: 331-6215 www.nashvillecheckercab.com Taxi USA 1510 Lebanon Pike 242-7070, www.nashvillecab.com

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Allied, Nashville and Diamond Cabs. We blend state-of-the-art technology and good old-fashioned service to provide unparalleled service. Transportation Licensing Commission 862-6777, www.nashville.gov/tlc

BUS SERVICE Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Deaderick Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues North, 862-5950, www.nashvillemta.org The Metro Transit Authority now provides hourly service between downtown and the airport seven days a week. Express trips take only 20 minutes, and local service takes 35 to 45 minutes. One-way fares between the airport and downtown are available for less than $2. In town, MTA provides bus service in and out of downtown and throughout the city. All-day, unlimited-ride passes are available for $4.80. Music City Central, the new downtown transit station, is at 400 Charlotte Ave., between Fourth and Fifth avenues North. For more information, call 862-5950 or go online at www.nashvillemta.org. Customer service hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Exact change only for fares. All-day and seven-day passes also available. All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

Hit the Road Take time to explore the back roads and byways to discover the many sights and sounds just a short drive from Nashville. Historic homes, Civil War battlefields, horse farms, charming town squares and beautiful scenery are all part of the Middle Tennessee landscape. Popular tours include visits to area wineries and distilleries. Arrington Vineyards, co-owned by country music superstar Kix Brooks, is the area’s premier vineyard and offers a dozen outstanding wines for tasting. Two of the nation’s most famous whiskeys are created just a short drive from Nashville – the Jack Daniel and George Dickel distilleries are located just 17 miles apart. Tours showcase the different distilling methods that give each sipping whiskey its distinctive flavor. No matter what the day’s itinerary, it’s an easy drive back to Music City to enjoy a night on the town.

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CREDIT CARDS American Express Carte Blanche Diners Club Discover EnRoute Japanese Credit Bureau MasterCard Visa

The Acorn West End/Vanderbilt 114 28th Ave. N. 320-4399, www.theacornrestaurant.com American. Many things to many people, The Acorn features fine dining, two full bars, private events and patio seating. Independently owned and conveniently located in the West End district. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: Amerigo Italian Restaurant West End/Vanderbilt 1920 West End Ave. 320-1740, www.amerigo.net Italian. Amerigo is a locally owned New World Italian Bistro, offering fresh, highquality food and wine selections. Private dining, group seating, reservations and family-style catering are available for groups of any size. The Aquarium Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 516 Opry Mills Drive 514-8600, www.nashvilleaquarium.com Seafood. Located in Opry Mills, Aquarium offers sensational food in a unique setting. Guests dine around a 200,000-gallon saltwater tank featuring more than 100 species of tropical fish. After dining, experience Stingray Reef, where you can feed stingrays, enjoy exhibits, games and a carousel.

11 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Advertising Partner, p. 83 Back Yard Burgers Downtown 500 Church St., Ste. 200 620-2300, www.backyardburgers.com American. Specializing in 1/3 lb. Black Angus burgers and gourmet chicken sandwiches made the old-fashioned way, Back Yard Burgers cooks over an open flame and serves their sandwiches hot off the grill.

Buca di Beppo South/Franklin 1722 Galleria Blvd., Franklin 778-1321, www.bucadibeppo.com Italian. Authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful, family-style Italian dining. Caney Fork Fish Camp Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2400 Music Valley Drive 724-1200, www.caneyforkfishcamp.com Seafood. A family restaurant complete with two fish ponds and two fireplaces. Enjoy freshly prepared food and Southern hospitality. Advertising Partner, p. 32

Big River Grille and Brewing Works Downtown 111 Broadway 251-4677, www.bigrivergrille.com American. Restaurant/brewery featuring fresh food and fresh beer in a fun, casual atmosphere, including the largest covered patio in downtown Nashville. Private dining available up to 400 people. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: The Bluebird Cafe Green Hills 4104 Hillsboro Road 383-5308, www.bluebirdcafe.net American. Become a part of Nashville music history at one of the city’s bestloved live entertainment venues. Menu includes an array of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts. 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows $10. Bob Evans Restaurant Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 200 Rudy Circle 889-9266, www.bobevans.com American. Country homestyle restaurant with a unique general store for a completely Southern shopping and dining experience. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Advertising Partner, p. 32

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit Cards:

Bound’ry West End/Vanderbilt 911 20th Ave. S. 321-3043, www.pansouth.net

B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant Downtown 152 Second Ave. N. 256-2727, www.bbkingclubs.com

Eclectic/International. With a divine and eclectic menu featuring global cuisine, the Bound’ry is where all borders meet. See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs bar. Open-air dining available.

Southern/New Southern. Featuring a variety of great Creole cuisine fused

4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Mon.; 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Tue.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:

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with flavors from around the globe but with unmistakable Southern roots. Sample catfish bites, fried green tomatoes, ribs or pulled BBQ pork capped off with banana bread pudding and highlighted by the blues.

All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

Cantina Laredo Downtown 592 12th Ave. S. 259-9280, www.cantinalaredo.com Mexican. Cantina Laredo serves authentic gourmet Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel Downtown 231 Sixth Ave. N. 345-7116, www.thehermitagehotel.com/ site/dining_capitolgrille.aspx Continental. Reinventing Southern gourmet cuisine using the freshest regional ingredients served in plush surroundings at The Hermitage Hotel. Hours vary, call for details. Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café South of Downtown 407 Murfreesboro Road 259-2551, www.carol-café.com Southern. Carol Ann’s is located in the prime business district, just three blocks off of I-40 at the Fesslers Lane exit. People travel from all directions to eat at Carol Ann’s. They know the dining atmosphere is high quality and the food is superb, just like Mom’s. You can dine in or take out. 18-item salad bar also available. Cascades Seafood Restaurant, Gaylord Opryland® Resort Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Drive 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com Seafood. Surrounded by spectacular waterfalls and lush gardens of the Cascades Atrium at Gaylord Opryland® Resort, the menu includes monthly seafood fresh-catch features, Australian lobster tails and tempura-battered tiger shrimp. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

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Seeing Stars Music calls us home – and so do the stars who make the hits. Although Nashville is one of the world’s most famous entertainment capitals, it’s also home base for many artists who live, work and play here. While it’s easy to see entertainers headlining performances at live music venues around town, it’s also possible to do some stargazing while dining out, shopping or sightseeing. Popular restaurants near Music Row, including Pancake Pantry and Noshville Delicatessen, often attract singers, songwriters and music executives. Other possible star-sighting opportunities include a trip to the famed Grand Ole Opry, enjoying a show at the Bluebird Cafe, shopping in the upscale boutiques at The Mall at Green Hills, visiting the Music City Walk of Fame and even dropping by the Visitor Information Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, where artists pop in and out for live interviews on Sirius XM Radio. Remember, in Nashville, the stars don’t just come out at night! Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre West Nashville 8204 Highway 100 646-9977, (800) 282-2276 www.dinnertheatre.com American. Nashville’s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years. Evening buffet 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sun. buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Reservations required. Credit Cards: Chef’s Market Café & Take Away North Nashville 900 Conference Drive, Goodlettsville 851-2433, www.chefsmarket.com Deli/Gourmet Deli. Offering an

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amazing selection of daily crafted soups, market salads, leaf salads, chef-prepared gourmet entrées, sandwiches and bakery items, virtually all of which are prepared in our café and catering kitchens. Semiprivate dining available for groups under 50 people.

vegetables. Great for vegetarians and vegans, too. You can reserve tables for groups, or call for catering or group delivery.

10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:

Cock of the Walk Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2624 Music Valley Drive 889-1930 www.cockofthewalkrestaurant.com

Cocina Mexican Grill Downtown 501-A Union St. 255-4570, www.cocinamexican.com Mexican. Fast, fresh and genuine Southwestern Mexican grill. Marinated chicken, grilled steak and quality ground beef topped with fresh and wholesome

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; close Sun. Credit Cards:

Southern. Enjoy great Southern food and hospitality at Nashville’s most unique restaurant. Offering U.S. farmraised catfish served family-style. 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-10 p.m. Fri.;

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Advertising Partner, p. 32 Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Hotel Downtown 611 Commerce St. 255-8400 American. 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 a.m.; Lunch: 11 a.m.3 p.m.; Dinner: 5-10 p.m.; Live jazz: 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Cupcake Collection Downtown 1213 Sixth Ave. N. 244-2900 www.thecupcakecollection.com Bakeries. Located in the heart of historic Germantown, the Cupcake Collection features daily, made-fromscratch cupcakes and icing. No lard/ shortening. At $1.50, this is a costeffective cupcake! Dave & Buster’s Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 540 Opry Mills Drive 514-1202, www.daveandbusters.com American. From our mouthwatering peppercorn ribeye steak and chargrilled Atlantic salmon to our classic Philly cheesesteak, we have something delicious for everyone. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations not accepted. Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House Downtown 300 Commerce St. 256-4655, www.demosrestaurants.com American. Featuring pasta and steak, this downtown restaurant is a local favorite. Try the buttery rolls and famous chicken and rice soup. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Dunn Bros Coffee Downtown 401 Church St., Ste. 100 252-2567, www.dunnbros.com Coffeehouse. Fresh-roasted coffee! Great coffehouse atmosphere, soups, sandwiches, salads, pastries, smoothies and free Wi-Fi. Meeting space also available. Credit Cards: eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt West End/Vanderbilt 2100 West End Ave.

321-1990, www.loewsvanderbilt.com American. Gracious service and a diversified menu. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 1808 Grille West End/Vanderbilt 1808 West End Ave. 340-0012, www.1808grille.com American. Discover the 1808 Grille, a brilliant new Nashville restaurant – ideal for corporate lunches, private dining, romantic dinners or relaxed evenings out. At once elegant, casual, familiar but unique, 1808 Grille is the ideal place to meet, dine and linger. F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar Green Hills 2210 Crestmoor Road 269-5861, www.fscotts.com American. Fine American cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.; Bar opens 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations Credit Cards: recommended. Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Drive 871-6848, www.gaylordopryland.com Irish. This Victorian-style Irish pub features entertainment most nights and a menu offering delicious Irish staples such as fish-n-chips, corned beef and Yorkshire pudding, plus a fine selection of drafts including GUINNESS® Extra Stout, Bass Pale Ale and Hard Core Cider. Located in Gaylord Opryland’s Magnolia section. 11 a.m.-midnight. Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries Green Hills 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 310 463-0022, www.fiveguys.com American. Burgers made from scratch: hand-pattied, American beef, never frozen, with all toppings freshly prepared daily. Hand-cut fries, twicecooked in 100 percent pure peanut oil. So good, it’s Zagat rated! Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar West End/Vanderbilt 2525 West End Ave., Ste. 220 342-0131, www.flemingssteakhouse.com Steak. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar creates the magic of a great evening out with an inviting ambiance, 100 wines by the glass and a focus on

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prime beef. Guests are provided with friendly service, a warm atmosphere and memorable times!

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4-10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit Cards:

5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 4:30 p.m.11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit Cards: Flyte World Dining and Wine Downtown 718 Division St. 255-6200, www.flytenashville.com American. Flyte World Dining and Wine is an elegant, comfortable fine dining environment which stimulates your passion and curiosity for great food, interesting wines and finely crafted beers. General Jackson Showboat Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2812 Opryland Drive 458-3930, www.generaljackson.com American. Climb aboard for a unique dining and entertainment experience as this 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. Advertising Partner, p. 32 and inside back cover Hard Rock Cafe Downtown 100 Broadway 742-9900, www.hardrock.com American. Hey, hard rockers – you know who you are – come on down and party like a rock star at the Hard Rock Café in historic downtown Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Advertising Partner, p. 2 Harper’s Downtown 2610 Jefferson St. 329-1909 Southern. Located near Tennessee State University, Harper’s offers comfort food such as crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, turnip greens, yeast rolls and bowls of banana pudding. The soul food at this eatery is served up cafeteria-style in the Jefferson Street district. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Hermitage House Smorgasbord Airport/Elm Hill Pike 3131 Lebanon Pike 883-9525 www.hermitagehousesmorgasbord.com Southern/New Southern. Southernstyle buffet features a variety of salads, vegetables, entrées and desserts,

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including their specialty, apple fritters. Family-owned and -operated, Hermitage House has been serving since 1975.

but instead enhances them.

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Sat.; 4-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Jimmy Kelly’s West End/Vanderbilt 217 Louise Ave. 329-4349, www.jimmykellys.com

Jack’s Bar-B-Que Downtown 416 Broadway 228-4600, www.jacksbarbque.com North Nashville 334 W. Trinity Lane 228-9888 Barbecue. Proudly serving barbecue from “pit to plate,” featuring the best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis. Broadway location features the Nashville Room, perfect for private dining for up to 100 people. Call individual restaurant for hours. Jim & Nick’s West Nashville 17004 Charlotte Pike 417-3050, www.jimnnicks.com Barbecue. Our legendary barbecue is fueled by hickory smoke and complemented by a delicate rub and hard-to-peg sauce that doesn’t cover up the flavor of our meats

10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

514-0270, 514-0271 www.maggianos.com Italian. 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 drink and good times with family and friends.

Steak. This Nashville dining tradition has been impressing guests with its hospitality and great food since 1934. Located in a historic Victorian mansion.

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:

5 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat.

Group capacity: 127.

Loveless Cafe West Nashville 8400 Highway 100 646-9700, www.lovelesscafe.com

Merchants Restaurant Downtown 401 Broadway, Corner of Broadway and Fourth Avenue 254-1892, 254-3012 www.merchantsrestaurant.com

Southern/New Southern. Nationally acclaimed and frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike. The quaint country charm and genuine country cooking that have made it a Southern landmark have remained unchanged for 50 years. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Closed Christmas Day. Advertising Partner, p. 76 Maggiano’s Little Italy West End/Vanderbilt 3106 West End Ave.

American. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Merchants Restaurant offers three floors of dining – first-floor casual bar and grille; second-floor fine dining with an intimate/romantic atmosphere; thirdfloor private group dining. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: Group capacity: 135.

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Italian. Miro is located in the Midtown area of Nashville, one block south of Broadway off 21st Avenue. In the late 18th century, Miro District was the territorial name for Nashville and its surrounding region. Decades later, in his short story, In the Miro District, Peter Taylor depicted life in Nashville’s Acklen Park neighborhood as a gentler world known as the Miro District. Today, in this very neighborhood, we bring to life this gentler world once more at Miro District Food & Drink, inspired by the flavors of Italy and the traditions of Tennessee. Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre Downtown 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 242-8000, 902-9566 www.missmarples.com American. A comedic mystery play with live music and a wonderful served dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. Off-site shows available. Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Reservations Credit Cards: required. Group capacity: 170. Morton’s – The Steakhouse Downtown 618 Church St. 259-4558, www.mortons.com Steak. 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 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5-10 p.m. Sun.; BAR 12·21 5 p.m. daily. Reservations Credit Cards: recommended. Nashville City Club Downtown 201 Fourth Ave. N., 20th Floor 244-3693, www.nashvillecity.com American. With over 50 years of experience catering all types of functions, the Nashville City Club is the ideal downtown location to host your next event. Our elegant and versatile space can accommodate from five to 500 guests and showcases the city’s skyline with panoramic views of Nashville. Reservations required. Nashville Coffee & Co. Downtown 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

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278-8764, nashvillecoffeeandcompany.com Coffeehouse. Nashville Coffee & Co. features a large variety of locally roasted coffees, specialty coffee drinks and locally made pastries. Credit Cards: Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2620 Music Valley Drive 885-4747, www.nashvillenightlife.com Dinner/Breakfast Theater. Experience a celebration of country music ... past and present ... while joining us for breakfast or dinner. Breakfast and dinner shows. Advertising Partner, p. 32 Nashville Originals P.O. Box 120668, 37212 386-3940, www.nashvilleoriginals.com The association of independent restaurants. Nashville Palace Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2611 McGavock Pike 889-1540, www.nashvillepalace.net

2800 Opryland Drive 871-6848 www.gaylordopryland.com Steak. Winner of the prestigious DiRoNA Award and the Wine Spectator Award, Old Hickory Steakhouse offers a widely varied menu – from signature certified Angus steaks to delectable seafood dishes. Inside the Delta Atrium surrounded by waterfalls and unparalleled vistas. Also serving an elegant afternoon tea. 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 4:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; afternoon tea: 2:30-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Opry Mills Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 433 Opry Mills Drive (877) SHOP-FUN www.oprymills.com Opry Mills offers more than 20 different eateries to satisfy any appetite. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32

Dinner Theater. Enjoy dinner in the venue where country superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Menu includes Palace Plates featuring fried chicken and ribs, plus our signature steaks. You never know who you’ll see at the world-famous Nashville Palace.

The Palm Restaurant Downtown 140 Fifth Ave. S. 742-7256, www.thepalm.com

1 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Thu.-Tue.; 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed. Advertising Partner, p. 32

Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 3-11 p.m Mon.-Fri.; 5-11 p.m. Sat.; 5-10 p.m. Sun.

Neely’s Barbecue North Nashville 2292 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 251-8895, www.neelysbbq.com

Pancake Pantry Hillsboro Village 1796 21st Ave. S. 383-9333

Barbecue. This is the famous barbecue family featured on the Food Network shows Down Home With The Neely’s and Road Tasted With The Neely’s. Located in Metro Center inside the Waterfront Plaza. The finest the world over.

American. A Nashville tradition! Try a different breed of pancake at each visit.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Group reservations only. Credit Cards: New Orleans Manor Airport/Elm Hill Pike 1400 Murfreesboro Road 367-2777, www.neworleansmanor.com Seafood. Southern hospitality, superior cuisine, a great bottle of wine, stimulating conversation with friends in a beautiful setting – the New Orleans Manor experience. Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland® Resort Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive

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Miro District Food & Drink West End/Vanderbilt 1922 Adelicia St. 320-1119, www.mirodistrictnashville.com

Steak & Seafood. Aged prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian entrées, outstanding service and atmosphere like nowhere else!

6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Panera Bread Downtown 401 Commerce St., Ste. 120 401-1171, www.panerabread.com American. Panera Bread is a bakery café offering bread, pastries and bagels baked daily. Sandwiches, soups, salads and a full line of espresso drinks are also offered as well as catering. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Paradise Park Trailer Resort Downtown 411 Broadway 251-1515, www.myspace.com/ paradiseparknashville American. Nashville’s newest 24-hour

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restaurant and bar. Located on Lower Broadway, the bar is themed after a trailer park, and the 24-hour restaurant features homemade burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. 24 hours daily. Rainforest Café Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive Opry Mills Mall 514-3000, www.landryrestaurants.com Global. Escape to a tropical adventure full of exotic ambiance, cascading waterfalls, entertaining animatronic gorillas, trumpeting elephants and whimsical butterflies. Menu contains fresh seafood, crisp salads, delicious sandwiches and enticing entrées. End your journey with a “sparkling volcano!” 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.11 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel Downtown 315 Fourth Ave. N. 244-8200, www.doubletree.com American. Located at the Doubletree Hotel. Buy a minimum of two entrées for dinner and receive free valet parking for the evening. Spend the night downtown enjoying dinner, theater or a concert! 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill Downtown 429 Broadway 244-7477 Barbecue. Enjoy live country bands and great barbecue.

Sports Restaurant/Bar. A favorite for sports enthusiasts, grab a burger and some wings and cheer on your favorite team in this Gaylord Opryland® Resort hot spot, designed to evoke the atmosphere of a legendary ball park and featuring more than 20 televisions. Located between the Magnolia Lobby and the Tennessee Ballroom. 11 a.m.-midnight. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse West End/Vanderbilt 2100 West End Ave. 320-0163, www.ruthschris.com Steak. When you visit us, you soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From the U.S. Prime steaks, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and awardwinning wine list, this is the steak house to which others aspire. Private dining available for 10-75. 5-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5-9:30 p.m. Sun. Sambuca Downtown 601 12th Ave. S. 248-2888 www.sambucarestaurant.com Continental. Dine, drink and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and live music nightly. Entrees include: mozzarella and prosciutto beignets, crab cakes with sun-dried tomato chips, and pan-seared sea bass, just to name a few. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.midnight Thu.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-11 p.m. Sundays.

11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Ristorante Volare, Gaylord Opryland® Resort Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Drive 871-6848 www.gaylordopryland.com Italian. Featuring an authentic Italian menu, including traditional soups, freshly made pasta and fine Italian wines in Gaylord Opryland® Resort’s romantic Garden Conservatory. Stop in for veal marsala, parmesan-crusted swordfish or other favorites, and try our signature tiramisu. Sundays feature an elaborate continental brunch . . . voted best brunch in Nashville.

SoBro Grill Downtown 222 Fifth Ave. S. 416-2096, www.sobrogrill.com Southern/New Southern. SoBro Grill offers a contemporary spin on some of the greatest hits of Southern cuisine, using locally grown produce and madefrom-scratch recipes highlighted by live music. In the casual, sunlit atmosphere of the Curb Conservatory at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat.; 4 p.m.midnight Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar West End/Vanderbilt 901 20th Ave. S. 320-5555, www.pansouth.net Southern/New Southern. South Street is the premier open-air restaurant and bar in Nashville. The atmosphere is laid back and inviting with roll-back glass doors for warm-weather fun and a fireplace for cozying up in the winter. Walk up the steps to the newest addition, the Tree House Oyster Bar. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 4 p.m.12 a.m. Sun. Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards: Sports Page Downtown 419 Union St. 251-9503 www.sportspageonunion.com American. Visit the Sports Page for lunch and enjoy one of the best burgers Nashville has to offer. Also, the second floor of the Sports Page is very private. It can accommodate 80 seated and up to 110 for standing reception. Making friends is our business, since 1982. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: The Stock-Yard Restaurant Downtown 901 Second Ave. N. 255-6464 www.stock-yardrestaurant.com Steak. Named One of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the U.S., The Stock-Yard has served Nashville proudly since 1979. Serving certified Angus beef, lobster, fresh seafood, ribs, chicken, pasta and more. Private dining rooms available, strolling balladeer. Complimentary shuttle service. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 5-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun.-Sat.; SoBro To-Go: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Sat.

Swett’s Restaurant Downtown 2725 Clifton Ave. 329-4418, www.swettsrestaurant.com

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch; 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Fri.; 5-11 p.m. Sat.

Sole Mio Downtown 311 Third Ave. S. 256-4013, www.solemionash.com

Downtown Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Eighth Ave. N. 742-0699

Rusty’s Sports Bar, Gaylord Opryland® Resort Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Drive 871-6848 www.gaylordopryland.com

Italian. Everything handmade. Over a decade in downtown Nashville. One block from the symphony hall. Fresh pastas, chicken, veal and seafood specials. Voted tops in 25 categories by Citysearch. Private dining room available.

Southern. Since 1954, Swett’s Restaurant has been the gathering place for Nashville’s political movers and shakers, celebrities and people who just enjoy good, home-style Southern food. The dining spot has been owned by the same black family for more than 50 years.

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Two Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott Airport/Elm Hill Pike 600 Marriott Drive 889-9300, www.marriott.com Continental. At the Nashville Airport Marriott, Two Rivers Grille features a contemporary menu of creative cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. daily.

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Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland® Resort Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive 2800 Opryland Drive 871-6848, www.gaylordhotels.com Sushi. Not only a tantalizing treat for the taste buds ... each plate is a miniature masterpiece! Choose from a variety of sushi rolls, nigiri sushi and sashimi, plus traditional sake, sake cocktails, plum wine and Japanese beer. Inside Gaylord Opryland® Resort’s Cascades Restaurant. Noon-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; Noon-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Watermark Restaurant Downtown 507 12th Ave. S. 254-2000 www.watermarknashville.com Southern/New Southern. Watermark Restaurant, an independent, fine dining restaurant in downtown Nashville, is recognized for its culinary excellence and warm, professional service. 5-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Bar opens at 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: Wildhorse Saloon Downtown 120 Second Ave. N. 902-8211, www.wildhorsesaloon.com Barbecue. Enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. The full menu showcases Southern and Southwestern taste sensations. It’s always a party at Wildhorse! 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Advertising Partner, inside back cover Zola West End/Vanderbilt 3001 West End Ave. 320-7778, www.restaurantzola.com Mediterranean. Nationally renowned, Zola’s is listed in City Magazine’s top 101 restaurants in America and was recently featured in Gourmet. Chef Debra Paquette infuses every bite with the right mix of flavors. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

View From the Top Nashville's culturally diverse and friendly environment makes it a favorite place for conventioneers and tourists alike, as well as a great place to work, live and raise a family. The following honors and rankings are just a few of Music City’s shining accolades. The Academy of Country Music named Nashville's Ryman Auditorium the Venue of the Year in 2009. In 2008, the Today show on NBC named Nashville one of the five friendliest cities in America. Richard Florida’s 2008 book Who’s Your City? How the Creative Economy is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life describes Nashville as “home to much of the world’s best studio talent and has eclipsed even New York and Los Angeles as the place for music writing, recording and publishing.” Fortune Small Business magazine ranked Nashville as one of the Top 100 places to live and launch a business in 2008. RelocateAmerica named Nashville as one of the Top 100 places to live in 2008. Nashville ranked 22nd in AmericanStyle magazine’s annual Top 25 Arts Destinations reader poll. Forbes magazine ranked Nashville as the No. 15 best city for business and careers based on job and income growth, as well as the No. 14 best city in migration trends for jobs in 2008. In January 2008, www.bizjournals.com ranked Nashville as the No. 3 best city in terms of cultural amenities, behind New York City and San Francisco. MSN.com included the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in its Top 10 list of the World’s Wildest Architecture in June 2008. Ernest Tubb Record Shop and Grimey’s New & Preloved Music earned a spot on Paste Magazine’s Coolest Record Stores in America in 2008.

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DINING BY AREA OF TOWN These Nashville-area restaurants have been arranged by area of town. You can refer to the maps on pages 86-88 for more information.

AIRPORT/ELM HILL PIKE Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café . . . . . 73 Hermitage House Smorgasbord . . . . . 75 New Orleans Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Two Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott . . 79

SoBro Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Sole Mio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Sports Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 The Stock-Yard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . 78 Swett’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Watermark Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Opry Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Rainforest Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Ristorante Volare, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . 78

Wildhorse Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Rusty’s Sports Bar, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . 78

Back Yard Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . 79

Big River Grille and Brewing Works . . . 73

The Bluebird Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cantina Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar . . . . . . 75

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Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . 73

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . 75

Buca di Beppo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cocina Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

HILLSBORO VILLAGE

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Pancake Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

The Acorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Bound’ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

DOWNTOWN B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant . 73

Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Cupcake Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House . . 75 Dunn Bros Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Flyte World Dining and Wine . . . . . . . . 75 Hard Rock Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Harper’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Jack’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Merchants Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chef’s Market Café & Take Away . . . . . 74 Neely’s Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Amerigo Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . 73 eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 1808 Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

The Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Jimmy Kelly’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Bob Evans Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Maggiano’s Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Caney Fork Fish Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Miro District Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cascades Seafood Restaurant, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . 73

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Nashville City Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Nashville Coffee & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cock of the Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

The Palm Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Dave & Buster’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Zola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Panera Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Paradise Park Trailer Resort . . . . . . . . . 77

Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . 75

WEST NASHVILLE

Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel . . . . 78

General Jackson Showboat . . . . . . . . . 75

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . 74

Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . 78

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre . . . . 77

Jim & Nick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Sambuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Nashville Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Loveless Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . 77 Morton’s – The Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . 77

Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . 77

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B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant 152 Second Ave. N. 256-2727, www.bbkingclubs.com Live music nightly showcasing special guests and regularly featured bands – The B.B. King’s 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.

The Big Bang 411 Broadway, Second Floor 747-5851, 747-5853 www.thebigbangbar.com The Big Bang is Nashville’s only allrequest, rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano bar! In the heart of Honky-Tonk Row. You will have a blast! 7 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 5 p.m. Fri.; 6 p.m. Sat. Admission fee. Minimum age: 21 Credit Cards: The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Road 383-5308, www.bluebirdcafe.net One of Nashville’s best-loved live music venues, featuring up-and-coming artists as well as hit songwriters playing their own songs. It is a listening room and requires that people be quiet during the shows. 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows $10. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Highway 100 646-9977, (800) 282-2276 www.dinnertheatre.com Nashville’s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years.

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Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 12. Dave & Buster’s 540 Opry Mills Drive 514-1202, www.daveandbusters.com Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and one-of-a-kind fun can be found under one enormous roof. Offering billiards, cosmic bowling and more than 150 video and videosimulated games. More than 6,000 square feet is available for private events. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar 2210 Crestmoor Road 269-5861, www.fscotts.com Traditional jazz and full menu available in the lounge, with fabulous wine and beer. No cover charge. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.; Bar opens 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free. Credit Cards:

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11 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.

Sun. buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Credit Cards: Admission fee.

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FUEL is downtown’s ultimate party destination, playing Top 40 music every night. Enjoy free bottled beer from 8-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. See schedule online. Cover charge varies. Minimum age: 18 Credit Cards: Grand Ole Opry 2802 Opryland Drive 871-OPRY, www.opry.com What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.

Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway), Legends Corner features live music all day and night. Check out the vast collection of music memorabilia, including instruments from around the world and hundreds of record albums on the wall. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. No cover. The Listening Room 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 200 259-3600, www.listeningroomcafe.com The Listening Room Café is Nashville’s newest music venue and has already developed the buzz around town as being the best-sounding room in Nashville. Nice atmosphere that welcomes all ages. Full menu and bar

available. Free parking. 8 a.m.-Midnight Mon.-Fri.; 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Sat. Free. Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 242-8000, 902-9566 www.missmarples.com A comedic mystery play with live music and a wonderful served dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the crime. Off-site shows available. Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Admission fee. Credit Cards:

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FUEL 114 Second Ave. S. 379-2120 www.fuelbarandnightclub.com

Shows are at 8 p.m. on Fri.; at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Sat.; and at 7 p.m. on Tue. Performances at the Ryman Auditorium Nov. through Feb.; Opry House March through Oct. Advertising Partner, p. 32 and inside back cover Grand Ole Opry House 2802 Opryland Drive 871-OPRY, www.opry.com Home to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, this 4,400-seat theater is also the site of television specials, concerts and other events. Go online for an upcoming schedule of performances. Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show 1122 Eastdale Ave. 585-2966, www.nashvilleoldies.com The mid-South’s most authentic oldies show, Moments to Remember. Get lost in the music of the 1950s and 1960s.

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Kidbilly Music LLC 6109 Bresslyn Road 419-9815, www.kidbillymusic.com Admission fee. Layla’s Bluegrass Inn 418 Broadway 726-2799 www.laylasbluegrassinn.com Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway), Layla’s Bluegrass Inn is home to country, hillbilly, rockabilly, Western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles, appealing to music fans from all over the world. Legends Corner 428 Broadway 248-6334, www.legendscorner.com All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.

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Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 30. Group Capacity: 170. Nashville Children’s Theatre 724 Second Ave. S. 254-9103 www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Featuring an ensemble of professional artists who bring unique vision and compelling voice to the creation of meaningful theater for young patrons. Showtimes vary, call for details. Nashville Crossroads 419 Broadway 313-8012 Nashville Crossroads is the real deal in live music. Located in the heart of Honky Tonk Row, Crossroads offers a dynamic mix of country, rock and blues. There’s never a cover charge so come on down. What happens in Nashville starts at Crossroads. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 Fourth Ave. N. 862-6390, www.nashvilleauditorium.com 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 9,654-seat arena. See the Web site for an event schedule.

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It Starts With a Song Nashville is one of the nation’s true creative centers. Music isn’t just played here – it’s created here. By day, visitors will enjoy learning more about the singing legends, talented musicians and hardworking industry professionals who take an idea from concept to chart climber. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Museum, Music City Walk of Fame, Historic RCA Studio B and the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum all provide a behind-the-scenes view of Nashville’s most famous industry. By night, put all that new knowledge to the test in clubs around town. Every genre is well represented in this performance town. Blues, bluegrass, jazz, country, rock, rap, pop, classical – Music City is playing your song.

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Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2620 Music Valley Drive 885-4747, (800) 573-7973 www.nashvillenightlife.com One of the city’s most popular dinner shows, Nashville Nightlife showcases The Best of Country Music Dinner and Show. Enjoy songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Guest appearances include artists such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Hee Haw’s Steve Hall and Shotgun Red, Tommy Cash and many others. Dinner served 5:30 p.m.; show begins 6:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Advertising Partner, p. 32 Nashville Palace 2611 McGavock Pike 889-1540, www.nashvillepalace.net This is where Nashville country music superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Located across from Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Grand Ole Opry, you never know who

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Group rates available. Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Drive (877) SHOP-FUN, www.oprymills.com At 1.2 million square feet, Opry Mills combines the best names in retail with the hottest experiences in entertainment. Team-building activities, theme parties and buyouts at various merchants. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32 Play 1519 Church St. 322-9627, www.playdancebar.com This gay nightclub welcomes all crowds and is Nashville’s only true dance club, with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.

Advertising Partner, p. 33 2nd Avenue Live 154 Second Ave. S. 242-7232, www.2ndavenuelive.com Offering the best live music available in Nashville. Watch our web calendar – a wide variety of live music is available, from rocking country to classical jazz. Food service and specials daily. The Second Fiddle 420 Broadway 252-4818, www.thesecondfiddle.com Part of Honky Tonk Highway, the Second Fiddle features memorabilia tracing the history of country music, walls that pay homage to the Grand Ole Opry and dozens of radios all tuned to AM 650 WSM. Join all your rowdy friends for a taste of the real honky-tonk experience.

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. Reservations and ticketing: 889-3060, Administrative offices: 458-8700 www.ryman.com

2 p.m.-3 a.m. daily.

With exceptional acoustics and a unique atmosphere, the Ryman Auditorium attracts world-class artists, ranging from country superstars and legends such as Keith Urban and Merle Haggard to the greats of rock, pop, R&B and jazz such as Etta James, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox and John Mayer.

The home of the NHL Nashville Predators is also the site of blockbuster events and headliner concerts. Jonas Brothers, Celine Dion, Elton John and Billy Joel are just a few of the headliners that have included the Sommet Center on their tour schedule. Call or go online for a schedule of upcoming events.

Evening showtimes vary. Credit Cards: Group rates available. Group Requirement: 10. Group Capacity: 2300. Advertising Partner, inside back cover Sambuca 601 12th Ave. S. 248-2888, www.sambucarestaurant.com Dine and dance the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and live music nightly. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-midnight Thu.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-11 p.m. Sundays. Nashville Symphony/ Schermerhorn Symphony Center One Symphony Place 687-6500, www.nashvillesymphony.org Opened in the fall of 2006, this incredible performance venue is among the best acoustically in the world. Located in the SoBro district, the

Sommet Center 501 Broadway 770-2309, www.sommetcenter.com

The Stage on Broadway 412 Broadway 726-0504 www.thestageonbroadway.com Part of Honky Tonk Highway, The Stage features a western look with a musical soul. A large mural of Willie, Waylon, Hank, Cash and Merle covers the wall. Unique guitars hang over the bar. Live music daily open to close. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 505 Deaderick St. 782-4028, www.tpac.org The Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s 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,

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Tennessee Repertory Theatre and TPAC Presents Concert Series. Box office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Tootsies Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway 726-0463, www.tootsies.net The cornerstone of Honky Tonk Highway, Tootsies is an original. Willie Nelson got his first songwriting job after singing here. Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Kris Kristofferson were among early patrons. Today, guests enjoy the same spirit while listening to talented singers and songwriters. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Free. Minimum age: Credit Cards: 21 Tribe 1517 Church St. 329-2912, www.tribenashville.com

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you’ll see when you visit the World Famous Nashville Palace.

Hip music video bar in the heart of Nashville’s gay/lesbian entertainment district. Voted Nashville’s Best Martini, Best Bartenders & Best Gay Bar by the Nashville Scene, Tribe’s “everybodyfriendly” attitude always draws a diverse and fun crowd. And it’s just next door to Play Dance Bar. A Tribute to the KING: Thru the Years 1953-1977 Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive 758-0098, (866) 811-2502 www.thenashvilleking.com Since 1999, this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of “The King’s” career. With more than 30 songs and five costume changes, this show thrills audiences of all ages. March-Nov., general admission seating 6:30 p.m. Mon. and Thu.; show 7 p.m. Box office opens at 10 a.m. day of show. Admission fee. Credit Cards: Complimentary bus parking. Complimentary admission for driver or escort. Group rates available. Group Requirement: 40. Group Capacity: 127. Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 27 Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. 902-8211, www.wildhorsesaloon.com This famous hot spot features three floors of fun. Hear the hottest bands, enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. With five bars under one roof, it’s always a party at the Wildhorse. 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Advertising Partner, inside back cover

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

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Bicentennial Mall State Park

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Nashville Farmers’ Market

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Tennessee State Capitol Bldg

A.A. Birch Justice Complex

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TSU Williams Campus

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Customs House

Honky Tonks

Sommet Center

MCGAVOCK ST

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Trolley Ticket Booth

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Hilton Nashville Downtown

Riverfront Park

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AT&T BLDG (Bat Bldg)

Visitor Information Center

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Ryman Auditorium

Ramada Downtown at the Stadium

LP Field

1st ave n

Entertainment District

Nashville Convention Center

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Fort Nashborough P

Renaissance Nashville Hotel

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Honky Tonks

U.S. Courthouse

BANK ST

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BROADWAY Union Station Hotel

Hume-Fogg High School

Tennessee Art League & Galleries

Nashville Downtown Courtyard by Marriott

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Holiday Inn Express

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Downtown Public Library

Miss Marple’s Restaurant & Dinner Theatre P

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Sheraton Nashville Hotel

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Regions Bank Bldg

5th ave n

Best Western Hotel

CAPITOL BLVD

POLK AVE

10TH AVE N

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Doubletree Hotel

TN Performing Arts Center & Tennessee State Museum

C U M B E R L A N D

War Memorial Auditorium & Tennessee State Museum Military Branch

Juvenile Justice Center

Public Square Parking (underground)

Metro Nashville Courthouse

CHARLOTTE AVE

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Music City Star Train Depot

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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Music City Walk of Fame

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Hampton Inn & Suites

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Rocketown

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See downtown from a local’s point of view. Tickets can be purchased at the Trolley Ticket Booth located on Second Avenue beside Hard Rock Cafe.

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