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THINGS TO KNOW SHELLEY MAYS /

Nashville’s “It” city status: why it happened and what comes next. 7-11

THE TENNESSEAN

From “Hee Haw” to “Nashville,” Music City has come a long way.

NEED TO KNOW The health and wealth of Nashville’s economy. 12-16

GETTING AROUND Navigating Nashville’s bus system, the Music City Star and Nashville International Airport. 18-22

NEIGHBORHOODS Our picks of the best neighborhoods and what you’ll find there

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Laura Hollingsworth President and Publisher, The Tennessean / tnMedia / Central Group President, Gannett U.S. Community Publishing Brian Barry Publisher Nashville Lifestyles

Higher Education A listing of higher institutions of learning in Nashville and the surrounding counties 54-56 Area Hospitals 74-76 Parks 77-81

THINGS TO DO Ms. Cheap’s list of where to bargain shop as well as free and inexpensive things to do. 60-62

EATS Nashville’s top 25 restaurants. 66-72

SPORTS Details on The Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators and the Nashville Sounds. 86-90

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Davidson County 24-36 Sumner County 39-41 Williamson County 42-46 Wilson County 47 Rutherford Country 49-51

“Nashville” on ABC, we have a plethora of skyscrapers, and we have a nationally touted restaurant scene to boot. Wow, have times changed! With that change in times Nashville Lifestyles and The Tennessean decided to join forces and bring you what we think are the most important things about Nashville and the surrounding counties. Did we get it all, I doubt it. But that’s the joy of starting something new. Learning what you’ve missed and hoping that readers will enjoy what we’ve shared. So, without further words of wisdom from me to you, here is the 2014-15 FYI!

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n the world of what you need to know about Nashville and the surrounding counties, it has come down to what’s new vs. what’s old. There are newcomers to the “It” city who think the only Parthenon is in Athens, Greece, and when they find out we have one — well, they want to know why! And if you’re a native or have lived here for more than three decades you remember when there was no interstate through the city, people still actually shopped downtown and “The Gulch” was just that, a gulch of train tracks feeding Union Station. Well, today things have changed, Nashville has come into its own period of recognition from being coined “The It City” by the New York Times, and instead of hillbillies with corncob pipes (not that there is anything wrong with that) representing us on national television, we have a show

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Nashville:

‘IT’ CITY How did we become so hot all of a sudden? By Courtney Seiter

Jack White founded Third Man Records in Detroit, Mich., in 2001 and established its first physical location in Nashville.

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MUSIC HAPPENS HERE For one, the solid foundation of creativity and culture that comes from being a long-standing music industry hub. "It's not that you declared yourself the country music capital of the world — you are. And the city does a great job of building on that, not forsaking it," says Matt Carmichael, who observes Nashville both from afar as a Chicago-based demographics expert and up close as the editor of Livability.com, a Franklin,

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t's hard to say when exactly it happened, really. Maybe the tipping point was Jack White, but it could just as easily have been Taylor Swift or Ann Patchett. It might have been our hot chicken that pushed us over the edge, or maybe the pork belly pizza. But somewhere along the way, it happened — that magical moment when Nashville stopped being a regular city and achieved that most vaunted of urban monikers: an "it" city. Of course, the most obvious moment to point to is January 2013, when no less a tastemaker than The New York Times crowned us "it." "Here in a city once embarrassed by its Grand Ole Opry roots, a place that sat on the sidelines while its Southern sisters boomed economically, it is hard to find a resident who does not break into the goofy grin of the newly popular when the subject of Nashville's status comes up," the kingmaking profile gushed. Yes, the nation has discovered Music City. "There are few more insufferable banalities in modern urban life than a town recently deemed cool," writes author Chuck Thompson in a truly masterful work of curmudgeonry that rails against trendy trappings like "artisanal ice cream, glutenfree pizza, burrito trucks run by real Mexicans, jalapeño-infused margaritas" (Nashville is four for four, for those playing at home) and so much more. "I'm certain Nashville has plenty of them to brag about. But, then again, so do Asheville, Austin, Baltimore, Boulder, Las Vegas, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, Santa Monica, Savannah, Seattle, Tucson, the Twin Cities and a klatch of other cities that have ascended the heights of those 'most livable,' 'coolest' and 'best' lists," Thompson grumps. So what bona fides does Nashville bring to the table to separate it from the herd?

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"There's something really interesting happening in Nashville. I can feel it," said Trevor Moran in a recent Nashville Scene interview — and he should know. The Irish chef moved from Michelin two-star restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, last year to be at the center of Nashville's burgeoning food scene at the groundbreaking restaurant The Catbird Seat. "It's becoming a food destination. It's small. You could stay a week and eat every lunch and every dinner in a different place and be blown away," Moran said. Nashville-trained Sean Brock has brought his Charleston, S.C., phenomenon Husk to Nashville to universal acclaim. Germantown's Rolf and Daughters was named No. 3 Best New Restaurant in America last year by Bon Appetit magazine. City House's Sunday 10 l

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Tenn.-based website that focuses on great American cities. That reputation affords Nashville something unique beyond the usual brewpubs, farm-to-table restaurants and art crawls that many "it" cities are made of. Ironically, the same music legacy that put Nashville on the map has previously stymied the city — particularly when it comes to diversity. "People look at Nashville — or did for years — as just a country music city," says Case Bloom. "I think that's changing now, for the better." For six years, Bloom and Nick Melidas, both DJs, have together hosted monthly hip-hop parties in Nashville as The Boom Bap — a decidedly non-country enterprise. The first few years were tough. "When we first started, we couldn't get a mention, a critic's pick — nothing. We would bring in giant DJs, pack the club out," Bloom says. "We felt like we were going against the grain — this city has always been portrayed as country music, so we were swept under the rug." The idea of Nashville as not a music city, but specifically a country music city, has been tough to shake. "Nashville has battled an image problem. It's been pretty continuous," Vanderbilt Associate Professor of Sociology Richard Lloyd says. "The whole Hee Haw thing — talk to anyone who's lived here 20 years or more and they're traumatized by that. That has dogged this town and this industry." Today, the hip-hop DJ party that began in unlikely Nashville has spread to Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami and other cities — and with it, Nashville's new, more inclusive musical reputation. "At one point there was just a shift in people's minds, and I'm not really sure when it was," Bloom says. "When we would tell people in other cities we were from Nashville, the reaction used to be, 'Really?' And now they're like, 'Oh, Nashville — that's a cool city.'"

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WHEN GOOGLE KNOCKS And food culture isn't the only movement that's growing in this "it" city — Nashville is coming into its own as a tech powerhouse, too. "There are so many startups and so much more of an entrepreneurial scene, and that has helped make the community more interesting," says Matt Thackston, a

product owner at Nashville email marketing software company Emma. "There are all these meetups and hackathons now, and that wasn't happening before." Thackston recently returned to Nashville after a few years in Emma's satellite office in the original "it" city of Portland, Ore. He was pleasantly surprised by the changes in Nashville's tech scene that occurred while he was away. "It's been good to see it grow and change," he says. "It feels like the music business had faded a little bit and tech biz has moved into that spot a little.” Indeed, Nashville's longstanding two-pronged business base of music industry and health care has proved to be an organic jumping-off point for the city's tech scene. "It seems like there are like 8 million techies now. There are just a ton of educated workers moving into the city," says Lloyd. "A lot of that is connected to music industry stuff, people trying to line up new opportunities and figure out the new digital deal."

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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING? Of course, all the fame, growth and accolades that Nashville has recently received can quickly become a double-edged sword. "The notoriety attracts people, but it also creates pressure," says Richard C. Bernhardt, executive director of the Metro Planning Department.. "How do we accommodate that growth and still maintain the character that's the reason people want to be here? How do we not destroy the very thing that people came here for?" Difficult issues that Nashville is attempting to meet head-on with NashvilleNEXT, a community-focused project helmed by Metro Nashville government that's designed to envision Nashville's ideal future so that it can be planned for. Bernhardt says the mood during the planning sessions has so far been optimistic and hopeful. "It's kind of like if you go back to the flood and how people pitched in, it's much of that same philosophy. Most people say, 'This is something we can do.'" That's good news, because the media shows no signs of cooling on Nashville. In the first month of 2014, Nashville was named one of Travel and Leisure's Best Places to Travel in 2014, as well as one of The New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2014. And if all the hype has made it so that you can't get a parking spot or a reservation at one of Nashville's many fashionable spots, just relax — something new will be on the way shortly. "There will certainly be growing pains and backlash, but that leads to development in other areas," Carmichael says. "When one place gets too crowded, people find someplace new to hang out. "That has historically been the way cities evolve — areas gentrify and they become too expensive for the people who gentrified them. They get bought out by people who have more money and want to pretend they're still hip, and the hipsters move on. And the cycle continues..."

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ashville’s economy is expected to cross the $100 billion mark for the first time this year, according to a recent report by IHS Global. In 2013, Nashville’s economy ranked as one of the fastest-growing in the country. The city ranks third in the country based on the rate of growth of the gross metropolitan product, or GMP, which measures the value of all goods and services produced within a metropolitan area. During 2013, Nashville grew its GMP by 4.2 percent, double the national average of 2.1 percent growth. In terms of GMP growth, only Austin, Texas, and San Jose, Calif., beat out Nashville. Nashville’s growth reflects an overall national trend — the increasing economic importance of urban areas. “Metropolitan areas continued to be the beating

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need to know heart of the US economy in 2013,” the report said. Employment in major cities jumped by 1.9 percent in 2013, and 84 percent of the United States population lives in a metropolitan area. The new milestone was one of many accolades that the city has garnered recently for the local economy. Forbes, for instance, ranked Nashville No. 6 in terms of jobs growth in 2013. Nashville was also ranked the 10th best U.S. city for business and careers in 2014, ranking just behind Seattle, according to an annual report by Forbes. The report measured the 200 largest metropolitan areas on a dozen factors, including unemployment rate, labor force education, quality of life and growth in income. Among the factors, the cost of doing business in Nashville is about 20 percent below the national average.

HEALTH CARE Nashville is home base to some of the nation’s most important health care companies, including publicly traded HCA and Community Health Systems, two of the country’s largest hospital chains. Roughly 70 percent of the for-profit hospital beds in America are operated by companies based in Middle Tennessee. More than 250 health care companies have operations in Nashville, an industry concentration that ranks it above 13 other similar cities, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis and Louisville, based on the number of health care companies, industry revenues and employment. More than a dozen publicly-traded health care companies are located in Nashville with combined employment of more than 145,000 and revenue of nearly $26 billion globally. Nashville’s health care employment growth has outpaced Tennessee and the nation, creating a vibrant industry hub, with one in eight Nashville workers employed by health care providers. Nashville health care companies have also been a magnet for venture capital, attracting nearly $1 billion worth between 2001 and 2011. The area also gets an employment and research boost from well-known academic and research institutions such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Meharry Medical College.

MUSIC The music industry, from the megastars you know to the mostly anonymous people writing their songs, tuning their guitars and driving their buses, has a $9.65 billion annual economic impact on the Nashville region, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, found there are 4.19 times as many music industry jobs in Nashville, relative to its

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size, as there are in the nation as a whole — more than the combined rates of Los Angeles (1.61), New York (1.13) and Austin, Texas (1.39). The 27,000 jobs directly supported by the industry and the additional 29,000 with indirect ties to it account for more than $3.2 billion in income, the report says. “The music business is such an important part of the city’s identity and its economy that having concrete information about its true impact is important to us,” said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. The numbers are significantly higher than those Belmont University and chamber researchers found in a 2006 study, which said the industry had a $6.4 billion economic impact and directly supported 19,000 jobs. Dean and other officials said the chamber’s review was more comprehensive this time around.

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convention center. With the introduction of its 1.2 million-square-foot facility, Nashville competes directly with established destinations such as Atlanta and New Orleans. The opening of the Music City Center has coincided with a boom in Nashville’s tourism market. March 2014 marked the highest number of hotel rooms sold in one month in the city's history, surpassing October 2013's record by nearly 7 percent, according to Hendersonville-based STR. Occupancy tax, a key indicator for performance in the hospitality industry, also experienced growth. That total is up 34 percent as compared to March 2013. "Once again we are seeing unprecedented growth in Nashville's hospitality industry," said Ed Hardy, chairman of the NCVC board of directors. "The numbers are reaching incredible heights. We must focus on sustaining this momentum and keeping Nashville a top destination for years to come." In late 2013, the new Omni Hotel, which is connected to the convention center and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, opened its doors. In addition, several downtown hotels have undergone multi-million dollar upgrades in an effort to

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MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION The Nashville area also is known as a transportation and warehouse hub, thanks to the meeting of interstates 65, 40 and 24. The region has become a solid jumping-off point to ship goods to consumers in the Deep South, East or Midwest. Online retailer Amazon.com has warehouses in Murfreesboro and Lebanon and already employs more than 1,600 full-time employees. Meanwhile, retailer Saks Inc. has about 300 employees at the roughly 564,000-square-foot distribution center in La Vergne, and the company is seeking additional space in Middle Tennessee. OHL, one of the largest logistics companies in the U.S., is based in Brentwood and operates more than 130 distribution centers and has more than 7,000 workers. In addition, the nation’s largest inland shipper, Ingram Barge, is based in Nashville. Ingram operates nearly 4,000 barges with a fleet of over 80 linehaul vessels and over 30 tug boats. The region also is home to Bridgestone Americas Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. The region serves as the home for several major manufacturing operations, including Electrolux, A.O. Smith Water Products Co. and Tyson Foods Inc. Nate Rau, Getahn Ward, Shelley DuBois and G. Chambers Williams III contributed to this report.

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The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority operates 46 bus routes in the area, including hourly service to and from Nashville International Airport (Route 18). One of the MTA’s four cross-town routes, the University Connector, provides service connecting Fisk University, Tennessee State University, Meharry Medical College, Metro General Hospital, and Vanderbilt, Belmont and Lipscomb universities. Buses travel via the 28th/31st Avenue Bridge every 30 to 60 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends. All connector routes provide transfer points to a number of other bus routes. The system’s Music City Circuit is a free and convenient way to get around downtown and the Gulch. Just look for the green and blue buses and their unique stop signs.

Adults age 20-64: Local service, $1.70; express service, $2.25 StrIDe, student rider program: No charge. Only for MNPS students enrolled in grades 9-12. Students’ MNPS ID cards will serve as bus pass. It is valid for rides on MTA buses in Davidson County only. Youth age 5-19: Local and express, $1 Youth age 4 and younger: No charge Adults age 65 and older and people with disabilities: Local and express, $.85. Economical multi-ride passes: All-day adult pass, $5.25; 7-day, $24; 31-day, $84; as well as 20-ride local and express service passes for $32 and $42.

THE AMP The MTA is developing a bus rapid transit line. Known as The Amp, this line will run along the busy West End corridor from Harding Pike and White Bridge Road to Five Points in East Nashville. Learn more about the project at www.nashville mta-amp.org.

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The MTA/RTA fare boxes accept bills and coins. If you insert more than the price of the fare, the fare box will issue a change card with your balance. Drivers do not give change. The Ticket Sales and Information Center at Music City Central sells multi-day passes and accepts debit cards, checks, money orders and credit cards. Most of the MTA/ RTA’s transit vehicles travel to and from Music City Central (MCC), located on Charlotte Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Avenues North in downtown Nashville next to Municipal Auditorium. MCC serves as a transit hub and central transfer station. This state-of-the art facility has climate-controlled waiting areas, restrooms, ticket and information center, as well as ticket vending machines, a community meeting room and a Dunkin’ Donuts. For more information on MTA and RTA services, please call Customer Care at (615) 862-5950 or check out the route schedules and maps online at www.nashvillemta.org or www.rtarelaxandride. com.

getting around MUSIC CITY STAR The RTA’s Music City Star provides regional train service along Middle Tennessee’s Eastern Corridor from downtown Nashville to Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Martha and

Lebanon. The train operates each weekday beginning at 5:45 a.m. There are three trips in the mornings and three trips in the afternoons every day, and an evening train that operates on Friday.

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1 Ground transportation (first level) Valet parking is available at curbside at southend of terminal. Four climate-controlled waiting rooms are available for travelers awaiting ground transportation. Separate area for shuttle and limousine passengers. The taxi area accommodates 10 vehicles.

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4 Garage area There are three garage levels for public parking, with approximately 2,500 parking spaces. Pedestrian atriums with moving walkways and a skylight. Two escalators and two elevators provide access.

On-site parking options A Valet: $22/day B Short term: $2 for 20-40 min., up to $24/day C Long term: #1 Up to $13/day, #2 Up to $10/day D Economy: Up to $8/day E Frequent Parker Program: Reserved for members F Overflow: Up to $8/day

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This addition to 12 South has brought with it the spice-driven cuisine of Lebanon as well as a solid gathering spot for lunch and dinner. The bright, compact bistro is decorated in a modern motif to match the fresh look of this area’s changing façade. (2902 12th Ave. S., 615-720-6765; epicenashville.com)

nce deemed a “transitional” neighborhood, this nook of Nashville is now bustling. Twelfth Avenue South runs down the center of this district with I-440 bordering the South and Wedgewood Avenue marking the north. Parallel parking and bike paths accompany an eclectic mix of homes and storefronts, making 12 South a go-to for young families, first-time homeowners, and entrepreneurs alike. Historic bungalows are nestled comfortably among newer construction projects, and residents are within walking distance to some of the best shopping, eating and drinking spots in town. RON MANVILLE

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Forever cool Imogene + Willie is Nashville’s go-to for high-quality denim. Get a pair of I+W jeans — known for their exquisite fit — custom-tailored to your liking; the rest of the shop is filled with must-have lifestyle gear, like Warby Parker eyewear and immaculately crafted shoes. (2601 12th Ave. S., 615-292-5005; imogeneandwillie.com)

The warm, friendly atmosphere at Frothy Monkey is just as appealing as the responsibly sourced coffee it serves. This place is more than your average coffee shop—aside from a line of cozy apparel, Frothy Monkey also has a menu for every meal of the day. (2509 12th Ave. S., 615-292-1808; frothymonkey.com) l

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itting just southwest of downtown, West End takes on the shape of an uneven triangle with its tip encompassing much of the Vanderbilt University campus. In terms of sheer variety, the real estate in this area is probably the most diverse in town. Multimillion dollar mansions and pricey modern condos share amenities with historic homes. Real estate is steep, but for good reason: Owners get top private schools, Elmington and Centennial Parks and carefully controlled historic restrictions. There’s no shortage of retail, and you can’t beat the easy downtown access.

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UAL Stop in often as this store is constantly receiving new overruns from designers and other luxury retailers

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CUMBERLAND TRANSIT This outdoor equipment shop has everything you need with a huge selection of bikes and plenty of hiking and camping apparel for the family. ( 807 West End Ave., 615-321-4069; cumberlandtransit.com)

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This neighborhood restaurant features a fireplace and equally warm service—we’re prone to ordering the Med Salad. ( 3201 West End Ave., 615-298-3444; tinangel.net)

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Mandolins are sold at Two Old Hippies, a shopping spot that opened up in the Gulch in 2011. THE TENNESSEAN

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STATION INN Simply put, they’ve got some of the best music consistently available anywhere in the country. This cinderblock building may look humble, but it has plenty of reason to boast. ( 402 12th Ave. S., 615-255-3307; stationinn.com)

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TURNIP TRUCK Think Whole Foods, but local. They’ve got fresh produce and outstanding take-home salad and main dish options. ( 321 12th Ave S., 615-248-2000; theturniptruck.com) l

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eeping up with the growth in this neighborhood is as easy as stopping a high-speed train: It’s fast, furious and constantly on the move. High-rise condo buildings such as the Icon and Pine Street Flats have been flanked by even more, like the Twelve Twelve building and soon-to-come hotels (we’re hearing about new developments almost weekly). But the convenience is unparalleled, with the growth of dining, retail and entertainment venues keeping pace with the housing market. Residents range from respected attorneys to advertising agency execs to musical artists. Prices are high, but escaping traffic is worth the investment. Everything is in reach here — with even more coming soon.

Guitars, mandolins, music venue, women’s and men’s fashion, footwear, jewelry, gifts ... we are not sure how to sum up all that this spot offers, but go once and you’ll definitely make plans to return. ( 401 12th Ave S., 615-2547999; twoold hippies.com)

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ART AND INVENTION GALLERY

hat was once considered a rough part of town has become a hot market, especially since it’s one of the city’s final frontiers for truly affordable, single family homes. Renovations are happening on just about every block, but most homeowners, especially within Lockeland Springs and East End neigh-

borhoods, can easily find renovated 2,000-square foot cottages on small lots that are landscaped to the edges, making the most of each cozy footprint. Residents here run from creative types in rentals to young families in starter homes, all of whom are finding a tight-knit community and one of Nashville’s fastest-growing food-and-drink scenes.

Whimsical and imaginative, this wonderful gallery has a plethora of finds, everything from local jewelry to international fine art. ( 1106 Woodland St., 615-3562070; artandinvention.com)

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PORTER ROAD BUTCHER With true skill and craftsmanship, the butchers at this neighborhood shop offer a fine selection of grass fed beef, free-range chicken, and delicacies like their own homemade bratwurst. An added bonus is Kathleen Cotter’s outstanding selection of cheese in her shopwithin-a-shop, Bloomy Rind. ( 501 Gallatin Rd., 615-650-4440; prbutcher.com) PORTER ROAD BUTCHER: RON MANVILLE l

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ECLECTIC NASHVILLE Expertly curated, this quaint little store carries repurposed furniture, vintage accessories, unique home décor, and handmade products. ( 713 Porter Rd., 615-669-8580; eclecticnashville.com)

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CHEEKWOOD

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360 BISTRO: RON MANVILLE

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Home to 55 acres on the western edge of Nashville, the grounds at Cheekwood comprise a lush botanical garden and extensive art museum. With traveling exhibits and art installations, Cheekwood — one of the finest examples of a Country Era Estate in the United States — is rarely the same place twice. (1200 Forrest Park Dr., 615-356-8000; cheekwood.org)

360 BISTRO Well-known as the food and wine Mecca for all of Nashville’s West side, this quaint eatery brags of carrying hundreds of bottles of estate wines. ( 6000 Highway 100, 615-3535604; 360bistro. com)

nce considered exclusive to the city’s most distinguished families, Belle Meade now boasts at least a little bit more diversity. Residents now include entertainers, West Coast transplants and those who want to live the dream. Taxes are higher here, no doubt. But with that comes a devoted neighborhood police patrol as well as easy access to Percy Warner Park and Cheekwood. Building restrictions keep the residences looking like they always have — and keep the neighbors from putting in out-of-control swimming pools or wildly modern additions. You’ll find sprawling, well-kept lawns, which commuters find to be lovely and peaceful. The “powers that be” keep this neighborhood in check — but they also keep it timeless. It’s all part of the appeal, and it’s why home values here remain some of the highest in the city.

SPERRY’S RESTAURANT One of the city’s long-standing institutions, Sperry’s is still the spot for special occasion fine dining or just a classy, steakhouse date night. ( 5109 Harding Pk., 615-353-0809; sperrys.com)

CREEKSIDE Whether pulling something from their table of orchids for under $30 or seeking out knowledge of native plant materials, you’ll find plenty of solid gardening advice at Creekside. ( 106 Harding Place, 615-356-2201; creekside106.com) l

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PARNASSUS BOOKS On every shelf, you’ll find scores of “must reads” featuring nationally acclaimed and local authors, all beautifully curated by owners Ann Patchett and Karen Hayes. ( 3900 Hillsboro Rd., Suite 14, 615-9532243; parnassus books.net)

LEQUIRE AND COMPANY This charming boutique gallery offers wonderful gift items from local artists, as well as a much-needed oasis to the hustle and bustle of Green Hills. ( 3900 Hills boro Rd.; 615-739-6573)

of the older homes that were built in the ’50s and ’60s are being torn down to make room for estate-sized residences.

TABLE 3 Our cravings for a French bistro were answered when Table 3 opened its doors with offerings like crispy duck confit and mussels marinière. ( 3821 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-729-6900; table3nashville.com)

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illsboro Road’s endless traffic doesn’t seem to deter homebuyers who come to Green Hills seeking high-end residences and high-end retail. Green Hills has it all, including every imaginable grocer — Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Kroger — luxury spas and gyms, plus some of the city’s top doctors, dentists, salons and design businesses. And just outside of the business district, the rolling hills lead up to incredible views (check out the highest points of Forest Hills). There are classic ranch homes on large lots (many of which are now getting updated exteriors or a second story), but some

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ESCAPE DAY SPA & SALON Unwind with a facial or massage at Escape Day Spa & Salon, located next to 360 Bistro. Can’t decide what to get? Escape’s 22 massage specialists are ready to help you choose the treatment that’s right for you. (6000 Hwy. 100, 615-352-3545; escapespaces.com)

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WEST GATE SHOPPING CENTER Spend some time shopping the eclectic group of shops at this strip center. You’ll find local shops such as The French Shoppe, a local ladies boutique; Ibizia, an all occasion gift store; Magpies Children’s Resale Shoppe, Sassafras Shop and harvest Wine Market. (6017-6051 Hwy 100.)

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ocated between Charlotte Pike and West End, this area is tops for convenience to downtown. The resurgence of Sylvan Park shows no signs of slowing as new buyers are finding endless remodeling opportunities (read: there’s construction and renovation on almost every block). Close to hospitals and good schools, and with easy access to I-40 and I-440, it also boasts a lineup of fun, family friendly restaurants (McCabe Pub, Local Taco, Caffe Nonna) and one of the city’s most well-appointed community centers. Sylvan residents take pride in their state-named streets, which are bustling with runners and walkers on their way to the greenway or for a round at the McCabe Golf Course.

Treat yourself to dinner at Miel, located behind Bobby’s Dairy Dip, but also know that the “Barn,” a separate building, is available for private catering. ( 343 53rd Ave., 615-2983663; mielrestaurant.com)

recent facelift and the forthcoming baseball stadium have earned Nashville’s oldest neighborhood a spot on the covetedneighborhoods list.

SYLVAN PARK SHELL STATION AND INTERNATIONAL MARKET Gas up, then head inside to buy caviar, smoked meats, and Russian soda before you check out. ( 4400 Murphy Rd., 615-298-5615)

Anchored by Werthan Lofts, historic Germantown’s tree-lined roads host a number of new restaurants and multipurpose buildings. Neighbors enjoy curated treasures and craft

brews at street festivals like Oktoberfest, while upscale eateries like Silo and City House give residents and visitors alike a taste of what Germantown has to offer.

RED BICYCLE COFFEE & CREPES Sweet and savory crepes, handcrafted coffee drinks and fresh pastries are on the menu at this full-service coffee shop. Catch local artists at open mic night on Mondays. (1200 5th Ave. N., 615-516-1986; redbicyclecoffee.com)

IMPORT FLOWERS This neighborhood florist allows you to choose from hundreds of flower options at one location, and buy wholesale, to boot. ( 3636 Murphy Rd., 615-297-0397; impfl.com)

LAZZAROLI PASTA SHOP Pasta cut to order, handmade ravioli, and homemade sauces abound at Lazzaroli Pasta Shop. Stop by on Saturdays for freshly made mozzarella or pick up a handful of Lazzaroli’s authentic ingredients to create your own Italian dish any day of the week. (1314 5th Ave. N. #100, 615-291-9922; lazzaroli.com) l

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IMPORT FLOWERS: AMY NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

MIEL RESTAURANT

LOCAL TACO, MEIL AND CITY HOUSE: RON MANVILLE

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RED BICYCLE: MANDY WHITLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

An unassuming reclaimed studio from its exterior, City House is a culinary gem tucked in the heart of Germantown. Find a seat at the sizable chef’s table and watch as chef-owner Tandy Wilson, a James Beard Award nominee, whips up classic Italian cuisine with a Southern, soulful twist. (1222 4th Ave. N., 615-736-5838; cityhousenashville.com)

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THE HERMITAGE, HOME OF ANDREW JACKSON One of the area’s most significant historical attractions, The Hermitage encompasses President Andrew Jackson’s mansion, a museum and 1,100 acres of well-kept grounds. ( 4580 Rachels Ln., 615-889-2941; thehermitage.com)

ntioch is a multicultural area that has accessibility to the city without the extreme rental rates found downtown and along the West End corridor. Food and language is varied in

Antioch, and the town attracts a lot of firsttime home buyers and families. This area is in a state of evolution as investors work to develop Antioch to include more higher education and shopping options.

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his area boasts attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland Resort, the Hermitage and Nashville Shores for families and visitors. Percy Priest Lake is nearby for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Nashville International Airport is also in the area. According to the DonelsonHermitage Chamber of Commerce, it is home to approximately 75,000 residents.

ELLENDALE’S RESTAURANT Set in an historic farmhouse, this Southern-inspired restaurant is run by chef Julie Buhner who once worked as a personal chef for Dolly Parton. From mussels to Cajun pasta, the menu covers just about every type of culinary craving and Sunday brunch is one of the best in the area. ( 2739 Old Elm Hill Pk., 615-884-0171; ellendales.com)

Ricky Turk of Rico serves food in the food court at the Global Mall at The Crossings.

360 BURGER This casual burger joint is trimmed in barn wood and features a massive painted mural. The bar features a range of local brews, but the highlight is the selection of burgers, like the Margherita, topped with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and marinara sauce. ( 5356 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., 615-730-8798; 360burger.net) PHOTOS BY THE TENNESSEAN

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Costumes fit in well during the Bridges 2 Africa heritage parade in Antioch on Labor Day in 2013.

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KING MARKET This unassuming Asian market draws diners from downtown and beyond with its authentic Lao and Thai cuisine. The café is just a small nook with a few tables but sit down and dig into Khao Soi soup and basil beef with egg noodles. ( 1801 Antioch Pk., 615-333-3103)

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BLVD NASHVILLE Arnold Myint’s newest restaurant puts the French fry front and center. ( 2013 Belmont Blvd., 615-3852422; blvdnashville.com)

LOCAL HONEY Featuring fashions by many of Nashville’s up-andcoming designers, this is the spot to pick up those treasured items that you won’t see on anyone else in town. ( 2009 Belmont Blvd., 615-915-1354; localhoney nashville.blogspot.com)

URBAN OASIS Get pampered from head to toe at this day spa. ( 3202 Belmont Blvd. Suite E, 615-3787226; urbanoasis nashville.com)

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es, this is a college neighborhood, but the real homebuyer draw is off campus and tied to the lovely, historic foursquare houses that dot the area. A number of designers and architects call Belmont home and in between the bigger, more lavish houses sit moderately sized bungalows, meaning there are options across a wide range of price points. On any given evening, you’ll find families and singles meeting up to chat while they walk their dogs, which they feel safe doing since this is a carefully patrolled district. Around Belmont’s center, you’ll find a selection of quaint restaurants and watering holes.

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RARE BIRD ANTIQUE MALL Home to a number of smaller dealers, this antique mall is packed with collectibles, rare old advertisements, glassware and furniture. ( 212 S. Main St., 615-851-2635; rarebirdantiquemall.com)

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Attractions » Sumner Crest Winery, Portland, 615-325-4086; sumnercrest winery.com » Old Hickory Lake, 615-822-4846; www.lrn.usace. army.mil/ Locations/Lakes/ OldHickoryLake. aspx » Long Hollow Winery, Goodlettsville, 615-859-5559; longhollow winery.com

oodlettsville operates in both Davidson and Sumner counties. It is mostly governed through the Sumner County government; Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County have limited power there, thanks to the city’s autonomous decision to remain separate in the late ‘60s. A number of corporate entities, like Dollar General Corp., have opened headquarters in Goodlettsville. It also has a charming Main Street district where you can shop for antiques, or stop into a family-owned restaurant. It’s most recent claim to fame? In 2012, the Goodlettsville Little League team took the U.S. Champion title in the Little League World Series.

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Brock Myers (25) celebrates as the Goodlettsville squad earns the 2012 U.S. Champion title in the Little League World Series, beating Petaluma, Ca., in South Williamsport, Pa.

CHEF’S MARKET CATERING & RESTAURANT The Chef’s Market store front boasts an array of scratch-made Southern dishes in the café and a large retail area showcasing local art and kitchen goods. In the back, you’ll find one of the area’s best and largest catering operations ( 900 Conference Dr., 615-851-2433; chefsmarket.com) PHOTOS BY THE TENNESSEAN

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Major Annual Events » Main Street Festival, Gallatin (October) » Candlelight Cemetery Tour, Gallatin (October) » Trinity Christmas City USA, Hendersonville (NovemberJanuary)

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great deal of the city’s charm comes from its location on Old Hickory Lake. Two of the most notable historic structures are Rock Castle, a seven-level, hand-hewn limestone mansion, and Spring Haven Mansion, a plantation home. Many country stars have called Hendersonville home, including Taylor Swift, Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty.

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A balloon tribute at the Hank Thompson Trek and Treat in Hendersonville in 2011.

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THE RUDDER AT ANCHOR HIGH MARINA A well-known stop for boaters on Old Hickory Lake, the restaurant is a destination in its own right, especially with its views of Rockland Harbor and family friendly atmosphere. ( 128 River Rd., 615-348-0129; therudderahm.com)

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Upstairs you will find a calm oasis filled with furnishings and linens in neutral colors along with candles, home accessories and even birds chirping. ( 130 Wilson Pk., 615-3707990; vignette brentwood.com)

HAVEN SANCTUARY OF STYLE This fashionable boutique is a great place to seek out home accessories as well as women’s clothing. ( 343 Main St., 615-790-7954; sanctuaryofstyle. com)

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Attractions » Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic Drive, 1-800-305-7417; nps.gov/natr » Leiper’s Fork Historic District, www.visitleipersfork.com » Historic Carnton Plantation, 615-7940903; carnton.org » Carter House, 615791-1861; carterhouse.org » Lotz House, 615790-7190; battleof franklintrust.com/ lotz_history.htm » The Factory at Franklin, 615-7911777; factoryat franklin.com » Arrington Vineyards, 615-395-0102; arringtonvineyards.com

THE WILD IRIS One of the first independent restaurants that drew people to Brentwood from all over Middle Tennessee, this homey cafe continues to wow. ( 127 Franklin Rd., 615-370-0871)

nce considered home to the “Brentwood box,” this south-of-the-city enclave still offers big sprawling homes but has evolved to include gated communities with smallerproperty footprints. Larger families or anyone seeking quality public education tend to flock here for the schools as well as premium golf, recreation and shopping within a few miles. There are endless retail options in Cool Springs and a number of medical and service businesses in and around Maryland Farms, meaning convenient access for those living a busy lifestyle. But the real reason people love this area is the green space: carefully planned development restrictions have allowed for a large swath of parks while rolling hills and horse farms dot sections of the landscape.

PARLOUR 3 This full-service salon and cosmetic boutique provides unique lines to Nashville and serves it up with great customer service. ( 144 Franklin Rd. Suite B, 615-9429020; parlour3.com)

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With its gorgeous furnishings, lighting, bedding, dishes and more, this store is brimming with beauty. ( 338 Main St., 615-791-7511; theirongate online.net)

GRAY’S ON MAIN Located in a former pharmacy, this three-story restaurant bar, and private club puts out updated Southern classics and several wellmade cocktails. ( 332 Main St., 615-435-3603; graysonmain.com)

f you dream of a bit of Mayberry ambiance coupled with rich Civil War history, antebellum architecture and front porch gatherings, downtown Franklin is the place to be. Family is the heart of the community here, but there is plenty of culture for everyone, from art and music to a parade of seasonal street festivals. Franklin’s public schools rank as high as most private institutions, which drives prices up regularly (despite what’s going on with the economy). But when you can walk to great bakeries, antique shops and casual restaurants, it can be worth every penny. GRAY’S ON MAIN: RON MANVILLE; IRON GATE: SHERRY CLAGG

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CIRCA GRILL With an eye towards Cajun and Creole flavors, Circa offers lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends as well as live music. ( 1549 Thompson’s Station Rd. West, 615-614-2079; circagrill.com)

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ocated in a sweet spot between Rutherford County and the hub of Franklin and Brentwood, Nolensville is a perfect locale for families and professionals who want to have a foot in surrounding boom towns while enjoying the benefits of a carefully protected and cultivated historic district. On weekends, day-trippers and residents spill out along the storied row of antique venues on Nolensville Road to shop and celebrate one of the many festivals hosted during the year like the Buttercup Festival in April or the Veterans Day Parade in November.

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NANA’S DINER The vintage-style, full-window diner dishes up Southern meat-and-three plates and specialty desserts. ( 7301 Nolensville Rd., 615-776-1795)

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ts website refers to it as the “gateway to the Appalachians and the Atlantic seaboard.” The city has one of the lowest tax rates in the state and a large shopping complex to accompany it, Providence Marketplace. It was incorporated in 1972, and local lore claims the name is from Mount Juliet Estate, a manor in County Kilkenny, Ireland. There are three public parks in Mt. Juliet: Charlie Daniels Park, Sgt. Jerry Mundy Memorial Park and South Mt. Juliet City Park.

HOUSTON’S MEAT AND PRODUCE A true local butcher, Houston’s now serves lunch and dinner with a daily entrée and selection of sides. ( 3930 N. Mt Juliet Rd., 615-758-7226; houstonsmarket.com)

Attractions » City of Lebanon Museum and History Center, 615-443-2390; lebanontn.org/index.php/recreation/lebanon-historical-museum » Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 615-4432769; tennessee.gov/environment/parks/cedars

Ava's Splash Pad, a spray water park.

Major Annual Events » Gladefest, Gladeville (September) » Native American Pow Wows, Mt. Juliet (September) » Midsummer Art Crawl & Concert (July) » Watertown Mile-Long Yard Sale (spring and fall) » Wilson County Fair, Lebanon (August) » Cedar City Christmas, Lebanon (December)

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PROVIDENCE MARKETPLACE A convenient, one-stop-shopping destination for residents, Providence Marketplace also serves up a number of family friendly events throughout the year. ( 401 S. Mt. Juliet Rd., 615-773-2298; shopprovidencemarketplace.com) l

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Bryce Bohon colors a picture at the Discovery Center.

Attractions » Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery, 615-8939501; nps.gov/stri » Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, hands-on children’s museum, 615-890-2300; http://explorethedc.org » Oaklands Historic Home, 615893-0022; oaklandsmuseum.org » Sam Davis Home, house of Confederate hero, 615-459-2341; samdavishome.org

anking as one of the top cities in the state for businesses and job seekers, La Vergne hosts a wealth of industry from warehousing to hospitality. Its close proximity to the 14,000-acre Percy Priest Lake makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts with easy access to boating, fishing and hiking. It was also named by CNN in 2011 as the 13th most affordable place to live in the U.S. The city leadership places a strong emphasis on community living, evident in numerous seasonal festivals and parades such as the famous Old Timer’s Day and Christmas Parade, as well as in the recent erection of the new Lake Forest Park for children.

NOODLE HOUSE THAI RESTAURANT Known for traditional Thai favorites, this local favorite also whips up specialties like a sweet rice mango dish and homemade coconut ice cream. ( 5270 Murfreesboro Rd.; 615-793-4848)

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BOB’S BARBECUE A savory local gem serving up pulled-pork, ribs, and wings. ( 493 Waldron Rd., 615-793-6302)

POOLE KNOBS ARCHERY RANGE Paul and Kim Kittavong prepare "Larb" at their restaurant, Noodle House.

Offering monthly 3D archery target practice opportunities, this go-to for enthusiasts also hosts a variety of outdoor sporting events. ( 493 Jones Mill Rd., 615-678-9242; pooleknobarcheryrange.blogspot.com)

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growing city with a smalltown feel, Murfreesboro boasts nearly 120,000 residents with a population of born-and-breds alongside newcomers — thanks in part to Middle Tennessee State University as well as a diverse business environment including national companies like Amazon, National Healthcare Corp. and State Farm. It prides itself on a sturdy education foundation

with the Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County school systems, which consistently score among the state’s leading districts. Shopping destinations like Stones River Mall, The Avenue Murfreesboro and a vibrant Main Street community offer diverse retail options, while lush outdoor spaces on The Greenway and local flavor found at area restaurants make it a strong draw for family living.

PETER D’S With its steampunk décor and original artwork, the space here offers diners a visual feast alongside a menu of innovative pasta, grill and vegetarian items. ( 2357 Medical Center Pkwy., 615-603-7111; thepeterds.com) PETER D'S: ANGIE GAMBILL

TANGERINE SALON Ranked among the nation’s top Aveda salons, Tangerine offers holistic hair care and spa services in a trendy and innovative environment. (845 N. Thompson Ln., 615-896-3302; tangerinesalonandspa.com)

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FIVE SENSES RESTAURANT This upscale casual spot serves gourmet Southern and international flavors next to some of the best cocktails in town. ( 1602 W. Northfield Blvd. Ste. 515, 615-867-4155; Fivesensesdining.com)

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ACCENTS WITH LOVE FLORIST This family-owned business has more than 50 years of floral design experience. ( 173 N. Lowry St., 615-223-6147; accentswithlove florist.com)

CARPE CAFÉ More than just a coffee klatch, Carpe Café’s baked goods, wraps, salads and soups make it a tasty retreat for lunch. ( 115 Front St., 615-984-4040; carpeartista.com)

RAZ’Z RESTAURANT AND BAR This popular spot specializes in Cajun American cuisine along with American classics. ( 408 Sam Ridley Pkwy W., 615-220-9381; razzrestaurants.com)

OMNI HUT Major James Walls, of the U.S. Air Force and a Pearl Harbor survivor, took a chance with his Polynesian-Asian restaurant along the then main two-lane stretch of road between Florida and Chicago and smack in the middle of rural Smyrna. In 1960, Asian-inspired cooking implements seemed as far out as a crab rangoon. The colorful atmosphere of this 50-year-old iconic restaurant is as colorful as the menu, we’re especially fond of the Pu-Pu Platter. ( 618 S. Lowry St., Smyrna, 615-459-4870) Nissan plant in Smyrna.

nce a sleepy agrarian community with a lackluster economy, Smyrna now booms with a growing population and new industries. The city is home to a flourishing business and medical community with the presence of the Smyrna/ Rutherford Airport Authority, Nissan North America, Assurion, Square

D/Schneider Electric and StoneCrest Medical Center among its largest stakeholders. Small businesses continue to thrive through the Smyrna Independent Merchants Association and a revitalized downtown district. Sam Ridley Parkway boasts chain restaurants and shopping for the growing suburban area. Educational resources abound through Motlow Community College and highscoring K-12 schools, while cultural arts continue to improve under the umbrella of Carpe Artista.

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American Baptist College 1800 Baptist World Center Dr., Nashville 37207 615-256-1463 www.abcnash.edu Aquinas College 4210 Harding Rd., Nashville 37205 615-297-7545 www.aquinascollege.edu Argosy University, Nashville 100 Centerview Dr., Suite 225, Nashville 37214 615-525-2800 www.argosy.edu/ locations/nashville The Art Institute of Tennessee 100 Centerview Dr., Suite 250, Nashville 37214 615-874-1067 www.artinstitutes.edu/ nashville Austin Peay State University 601 College St., Clarksville 37044 931-221-7011 www.apsu.edu Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville 37212 615-460-6000 www.belmont.edu Bethel College Satellite Campus 1801 West End Ave., Suite 200, Nashville 37203 615-329-9391 www.bethelmba.net Bethel University 325 Cherry Ave. McKenzie 38201 731-352-4000 www.bethelu.edu Carson-Newman College 1646 Russell Ave., Jefferson City 37760 865-471-2000

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615-966-1000 www.lipscomb.edu Martin Methodist College 433 West Madison St., Pulaski 38478 931-363-9800 www.martin methodist.edu Meharry Medical College 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville 37208 615-327-6000 www.mmc.edu Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia 315 Hospital Dr., Madison 37115 615-732-7662 www.mtsa.edu Middle Tennessee State University 1301 E. Main St., Murfreesboro 37132 615-898-2300 www.mtsu.edu

Motlow State Community College 6015 Ledford Mill Rd., Tullahoma 37388 931-393-1500 » 225 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville 37110 931-668-7010 » 5002 Motlow College Blvd., Smyrna 37167 615-220-7800 www.mscc.edu Lincoln College of Technology 1524 Gallatin Rd., Nashville 37206 615-226-3990 www.lincolnedu.com Nashville School of Law 4013 Armory Oaks Dr., Nashville 37204 615-256-3684 www.nashville schooloflaw.net

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Kirkland Hall has been around since Vanderbilt University opened in 1875.

Nashville State Community College 120 White Bridge Rd., Nashville 37209 615-353-3333 » Southeast Campus 5248 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, 37013 615-780-2760 » Dickson 855 Highway 46 South, Dickson 37055 615-740-5998 » Cookeville Campus 1000 Neal St., Cookeville 38501 931-520-0551 » Humphreys County 695 Holly Lane, Waverly 37185 931-296-1739 www.nscc.edu National College of Business and Technology 900 Madison Square, Madison 37115

615-612-3015 » 1638 Bell Rd., Nashville 37211 615-333-3344 www.nationalcollege.edu Nossi College of Art 590 Cheron Rd., Nashville 37115 615-514-2787 www.nossi.edu O'More College of Design 423 S. Margin St., Franklin 37064 615-794-4254 www.omorecollege.edu Remington College 441 Donelson Pike, Suite 150, Nashville 37214 615-239-1450 www.remington college.edu Rhodes College 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis 38112

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615-872-0188 www.phoenix.edu

Sewanee, The University of the South 735 University Ave., Sewanee 37383 931-598-1000 www.sewanee.edu

University of Tennessee 615 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga 37403 423-425-4111 www.utc.edu » 1331 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville 37996 865-974-1000 www.utk.edu » 554 University St., Martin 38238 731-881-7000 www.utm.edu » 920 Madison Ave., Memphis 38163 901-448-5500 www.uthsc.edu

Strayer University 1809 Dabbs Ave., Nashville 37210 615-871-2260 www.strayer.edu/ tennessee/nashville Tennessee Foreign Language Institute 220 French Landing Dr., Suite 100, Nashville 37228 615-741-7579 www.tfli.org Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville 37209 615-963-5000 www.tnstate.edu Tennessee Tech University 1 William L. Jones Dr., Cookeville 38505 931-372-3888 www.tntech.edu

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Trevecca Nazarene University 333 Murfreesboro Rd., Nashville 37210 615-248-1200 www.trevecca.edu Union University 1050 Union University Dr., Jackson 38305 731-668-1818 www.uu.edu » 205 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville 37075 615-447-0401 www.uu.edu/ hendersonville University of Phoenix 616 Marriott Dr., Nashville 37214

University of Memphis 101 Wilder Tower, Memphis 38152 901-678-2000 www.memphis.edu Vanderbilt University 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235 615-322-7311 www.vanderbilt.edu Volunteer State Community College 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin 37066 615-452-8600 www.volstate.edu Watkins College of Art, Design & Film 2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville 37228 615-383-4848 www.watkins.edu Welch College 3606 West End Ave., Nashville 37205 615-844-5000 www.welch.edu Western Governor's University,Tennessee (online only) 1-855-948-8495 www.tennessee.wgu.edu

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2014 Reader’s Choice Awards Winners! ENTERTAINMENT BEST ART GALLERY First Place Frist Center for the Visual Arts Second Place Cheekwood Third Place Gallery 202

BEST BREAKFAST First Place Fido Second Place Bar-B-Cutie Third Place Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

BEST MEAT-AND-THREE First Place Dairy King Second Place Arnold’s Country Kitchen Third Place Monell’s Dining & Catering

BEST COSMETIC SURGEON First Place Gold Skin Care Center Second Place Dr. Alexander Nein Third Place Dr. Mary Gingrass

BEST COMEDY CLUB First Place Zanies Comedy Night Club Second Place Nashville Improv Company

BEST BRUNCH First Place Copper Kettle Second Place Wholy Crepe Third Place Gold Rush

BEST MEXICAN First Place Baja Burrito Second Place Chuy’s Third Place Alegria

BEST DENTIST First Place Dr. Atchley at Dental Bliss Second Place Dr. David Roach, D.D.S. Third Place Dr. George Clayton

BEST BURGER First Place Fido Second Place Burger Republic Third Place The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

BEST PIZZA First Place Jet’s Pizza Second Place Frankie’s Pizza & Grill Third Place Five Points Pizza

BEST DERMATOLOGIST First Place Gold Skin Care Center Second Place Belle Meade Dermatology Third Place Vanderbilt Dermatology: Skin & Cancer Center

BEST DANCE CLUB First Place Wildhorse Saloon Second Place Play Dance Bar Third Place B.B. King’s Blues Bar BEST FESTIVAL First Place Nashville Pride Festival Second Place CMA Music Festival Third Place Bonaroo BEST GOLF COURSE First Place Hermitage Golf Course Second Place Gaylord Springs Golf Links Third Place McCabe Golf Course BEST LOCAL ACTOR/ACTRESS First Place David Compton Second Place Derek Whittaker Third Place Samuel Whited BEST LOCAL BAND First Place Anthony Orio and the Goodfellers Second Place Kings of Leon Third Place Brother Trouble BEST MUSIC VENUE First Place Ryman Auditorium Second Place Schermerhorn Symphony Center Third Place The Bluebird Cafe BEST PLACE TO SEE A PLAY First Place Tennessee Performing Arts Center Second Place Nashville Children’s Theatre Third Place Chaffin’s Barn BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS First Place Adventure Science Center Second Place Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Third Place Nashville Children’s Theatre BEST RADIO DJ First Place Bobby Bones Second Place Woody & Jim at 107.5 The River Third Place Wells Adams FOOD & DRINK BEST BAKERY First Place Cupcake Collection Second Place Bread & Company Third Place Gigi’s Cupcakes BEST BARBEQUE First Place Bar-B-Cutie Second Place Jack’s BBQ Third Place Famous Dave’s

BEST CHINESE First Place Chinatown Restaurant Second Place Pf Chang’s China Bistro Third Place Fulin’s Asian Cuisine BEST COFFEE SHOP First Place Sam and Zoe’s Second Place Frothy Monkey Third Place Starbucks BEST FOOD TRUCK First Place The Cupcake Collection Cupcake Bus Second Place The Grilled Cheeserie Third Place Blue Monkey Shaved Ice BEST GREED/MIDDLE EASTERN First Place Athens Family Restaurant Second Place Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Third Place Kalamatas BEST HIBACHI First Place Kobe Steaks Japanese Restaurant Second Place Wasabi Hibachi Steak House Third Place Mikado Japanese Steak House BEST ICE CREAM First Place Bobbie’s Dairy Dip Second Place Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Third Place Blue Monkey Shaved Ice BEST INDIAN First Place Sitar Indian Cuisine Second Place Bombay Bistro Third Place Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine BEST ITALIAN First Place Maggiano’s Little Italy Second Place Amico’s New York Pizza & Italian Restaurant Third Place Frankie’s Pizza & Grill BEST LOCAL BAR First Place Gold Rush Second Place Jonathan’s Grille Third Place 12 South Taproom and Grill BEST LUNCH First Place Calypso Café Second Place Bar-B-Cutie Third Place Nashville City Club

BEST SPORTS BAR First Place Jonathan’s Grille Second Place Sam’s Sports Grill Third Place M.L. Rose BEST STEAK First Place Ruth’s Chris Steak House Second Place Stoney River Legendary Steaks Third Place Kayne Prime BEST SUSHI First Place Samurai Sushi Second Place Sushi Me! Third Place Virago BEST THAI First Place Thai Phooket Second Place The Smiling Elephant Third Place Royal Thai BEST WINE LIST First Place Rumours East Second Place Sunset Grill Third Place Grapevine Wine and Spirits FRIENDLIEST FAMILY DINING First Place Bar-B-Cutie Second Place The Loveless Cafe Third Place Demos’ Restaurant PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEST ACTIVE LIFESTYLE/ RETIREMENT COMMUNITY First Place Rutland Place A Senior Community Second Place Lenox Village Third Place Del Webb at Lake Providence BEST AUDIOLOGIST First Place Hearing Services of Nashville Second Place Hearing Services of Franklin Third Place Brentwood Hearing Center BEST CAR REPAIR First Place Kwik Kar Lube & Tune Second Place American Tire Co. Third Place Firestone Complete Auto Care BEST CHIROPRACTOR First Place Active Life Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Second Place Action Chiropractic Third Place Totty Chiropractic of Mt. Juliet

BEST EMPLOYER First Place Coldwell Banker Barnes / Snow & Wall Second Place Bob Parks Realty / Parks Third Place Reliant Realty BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION First Place Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Second Place Regions Bank Third Place Reliant Bank BEST HEATING/COOOLING First Place Hiller Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Second Place Morton Plumbing, Inc. Third Place Maynard Select BEST HOME BUILDER First Place Michael’s Homes, LLC Second Place Castle Homes Third Place Legend Homes BEST HOSPITAL First Place Vanderbilt University Medical Center Second Place Saint Thomas West Hospital Third Place Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital BEST INTERIOR DECORATOR First Place Paige Williams Interior Design Second Place Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist Third Place Dana Goodman Interiors BEST LANDSCAPER First Place Community Tree Preservation Second Place The Grounds Guys Third Place Harpeth Valley Lawns BEST LASER CENTER First Place The Laser & Rejuvenation Center at Gold Skin Care Center Second Place Elan Skin and Laser Center Third Place American Laser Skincare BEST LASIK DOCTOR First Place Loden Vision Centers Second Place Toyos Clinic Third Place Pilkinton Eye Center

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things to do

CHEAP THRILLS

MS. CHEAP MARY HANCE

f you are looking for free and cheap things to do and places to go, or if you are in search of good places to shop for deals for yourself, your family or your home, Middle Tennessee is your “IT” place.

Spike a Nanday Conure returns a dollar to Nashville Zoo intern Emily Easter, during a program at the Linebaugh Library.

And I hope you will rely on my “Ms. Cheap” frugal consumer column in The Tennessean, as your top resource on finding these deals on goods and entertainment and culture. I am definitely here to help. Here is a sampling of where to get started:

PARKS As far as inPark-goers expensive and dance to big free things to band music at do, your best Centennial bets are our local Park. park and library systems. The Metro Nashville Parks department (www. nashville.gov/parks) not only has a full schedule of free concerts and events during warmer

months — but also art shows, art, dance and music classes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, and nature and fitness programs and hikes for all ages, year-round at various locations around David-

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things to do son County. The parks' lineup includes everything from free big band dances and Shakepeare in the Park performances to Nashville Symphony concerts. Plus there are dog parks, nature centers, waterplay areas and more.

like to kayak, canoe or paddleboard (paddle adventuresunlimited. com).

ART If you like art, the Tennessee State Museum is free, and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is free for anyone 18 and younger. The Frist also has several free days for all ages throughout the year. Plus the Parthenon, a true Nashville treasure, is only $6 to get in. You should also know about the regular monthly art walks/crawls that give you a healthy dose of the new artwork around town. The biggest and most established is the First Saturday Art Crawl downtown (www.nashville downtown.com) that includes more than a dozen galleries from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Saturday night of every month. There is even a free shuttle that takes you

LIBRARIES Our Nashville Public library (library.nashville. gov) also has a wide reach with books, movies, concerts, classes, wonderful children's programs (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the puppet theater) and great used book sales. You can definitely get a lot of mileage out of a free library card, including online access to thousands of resources, as well as the offerings at the brick-and-mortar facilities. In addition to the Nashville library system, check out others such as the Brentwood Library, Williamson County Library, Spring Hill Library, Sumner County Library and the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro, for more wonderful free programs.

SHOPPING For shopping, Middle Tennessee is full of consignment clothing shops for ladies clothing and accessories. There are a few for men and children too as well as shops that specialize in consigned furniture. Plus Opry Mills has a mixture of full price and off-price stores, including H&M, Vera Bradley, J. Crew, Carters and Nike, and the Prime Outlets Outlet Mall in Lebanon that offers an array of outlets

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First Saturday Art Crawl includes more than a dozen galleries from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Saturday night of every month.

OUTDOORS For exercise and exploring the great outdoors, check out our greenways. These are great if you like to walk, bike or explore. Greenways have been one of the biggest additions to the Metro Nashville parks system (www.nashville.gov/ parks) which now claims 190 miles of various trails, including 80 miles

from gallery to gallery, and free wine and light appetizers are offered at most of the galleries. There is also a downtown Frankin Tour of the Arts (www.franklinart scene.com) from 6-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month. The tour is free and there is a trolley operating on a loop with unlimited pickup and drop-off service with a $5 wristband.

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of multi-use greenway trails that primarily follow Nashville's waterways. Other communities such as Murfreesboro also have developed lovely greenways (murfreesborotn.gov/parks).

If you like to hike, another great resource is the Nashville Hiking Meetup, an informal group (www.nashville hiking meetup.com) that you can join free. It organizes dozens of hikes and walks every month. There is also a paddling meetup for those who l

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Sometimes you have to spend some money to save some money, and one of the best deals for newcomers is the Music City Total Access Pass, which you can buy for $60 at the Nashville Visitor Information Centers. (One is at Fifth Avenue South at Broadway, and one is at Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street). The Access Pass (www.visit musiccity. com) is sort of a buildyour-own-tour program for people (locals and tourists) who want to hit the high points. You pay $60 and then choose admission to any four attractions from a list of 16 destinations. Plus, you get free admission to the Parthenon.

COLLEGES One of Nashville and Middle Tennessee's

strengths is that it is full of colleges and universities that offer untold benefits to the community. Amazing but true is the fact that the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt (www.blair.vanderbilt. edu) and Belmont School of Music (www.belmont.edu/ music) together have more than 200 free (and absolutely top-notch) concerts that are open to the community. Our colleges also offer wonderful and affordable art shows, theater and dance programs, and a full range of sports to watch.

AND ME! Last but not least, get to know Ms. Cheap! I know it may sound self-serving, but I mean where else do you have a fulltime reporter like me who writes about nothing but deals and ways to save money here in Middle Tennessee? My Ms. Cheap column runs in the Tennessean on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and I also put together seasonal guides highlighting free fun things to do. I am also constantly posting deals and information at Tennessean. com/mscheap. And I'm on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mscheap and at @Ms_Cheap on Twitter.

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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 615-862-5160 www.adventuresci.com The Adventure Science Center, located near downtown just off I-65, is a great spot for science enthusiasts and the kid who dreads biology class. The exhibits are interactive and put a fun spin on an academic subject. It's a popular spot for family outings and school field trips, and parents can book it for birthday parties. There are mazes and towers to climb on, plus an out of this world planetarium. Adventure Science Center even hosts events for adults. They host Way Late Play Date, a night event for those 21+ to explore the exhibits for themselves.

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BELMONT MANSION 1900 Belmont Blvd. 615-460-5459 www.belmontmansion.com In the heart of Belmont University lies the crown jewel of the campus (and its namesake). The elaborate Italianate-style villa that housed Adelicia Hayes Franklin Acklen Cheatham boasts an unimaginable 19,000 square feet of ornately decorated interior. Today, the mansion is one of Middle Tennessee's most prestigious architectural specimens from the antebellum era in the South. The

BICENTENNIAL CAPITOL MALL STATE PARK 600 James Robertson Parkway 615-741-5280 www.tnstateparks.com This 19-acre park that sits beneath the State Capitol in downtown Nashville was designed to complement the Tennessee State Capitol building. The park, with features 31 erupting geyser fountains, carillons that ring on the hour and a large grassy area that is bordered by the Nashville Farmers Market, Jefferson Avenue, Sixth Avenue and the front plaza on James Robertson Parkway. Its surrounding walls are etched with a timeline of Tennessee history. Park rangers are available to educate visitors about the state's historical, natural and recreational areas.

CHEEKWOOD ART & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Dr. 615-356-8000 www.cheekwood.org Cheekwood boasts breathtaking gardens and rare art collections year-round â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most recent of which included an exhibit on Andy Warholâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 222 5th Ave. S. 615-416-2001 www.countrymusichalloffame.org The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum houses an incredible collection of artifacts that tell the history of country music from the hillbilly singers of yesteryear to the modern country swingers of today with displays, interactive exhibits, historic video clips and much more. See the stars’ glittering costumes, colorful Hatch Show Print posters and priceless instruments that were used to make the music.

GRAND OLE OPRY 2804 Opryland Dr. 615-871-6779 www.opry.com The Grand Ole Opry is a staple in the county music history and lifestyle that surrounds Music City; the performances there are the stuff of legends.

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OPRY MILLS 433 Opry Mills Dr. 615-514-1000 www.oprymills.com The shopping mall offers 200+ stores to meet all your fashion needs.

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GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER 2800 Opryland Dr. 615-889-1000 www.gaylordopryland.com Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is the place to stay here. It features beautiful rooms amid upscale eateries and extravagant gardens.

THE HERMITAGE 4580 Rachel's Lane Hermitage, TN 615-889-2941 www.thehermitage.com Presidential history comes to life at The Hermitage, the home of America’s seventh president, Andrew Jackson. This plantation house was originally a working farm. Today, it is an 1,100-acre historical site. Visitors can tour the impressive Greek Revival mansion, which is preserved to its 1840s appearance. At the visitors center, learn about Jackson and his family through film and historic displays. There are more things to see than one could possibly cover in one trip.

THE PARTHENON Centennial Park 25th Ave. N. and West End Ave. 615-862-8431 www.nashville.gov/parthenon The building in Nashville’s Centennial Park is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon, the ancient temple in Athens, Greece, built to honor Athena. The first replica was constructed of temporary materials for the Centennial Exposition in 1897 (celebrating Tennessee’s first 100 years of statehood), to symbolize Nashville’s claim as “Athens of the South.” Because of the popularity of the structure, the city reconstructed the building to be a permanent facility in the 1920s. Local sculptor Alan LeQuire was commissioned in 1982 to re-create the nearly 42-foot-tall Athena statue inside, and the 12-ton sculpture was unveiled in 1990. On the lower level, check out art galleries with permanent and changing collections.

NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE 3777 Nolensville Rd. 615-833-1534 www.nashvillezoo.org Nashville's Zoo is a remarkable opportunity tucked

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away just off of Nolensville Road. With countless activities and programs for the community and the curious, as well as a diverse and extraordinary assortment of animals on display in expansive and non-confining habitats, the zoo works for the purposes of education, entertainment or the perfect backdrop for a romantic outing with that special someone.

TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM 505 Deaderick St. 615-741-2692 www.tnmuseum.org This three-story museum underneath the Tennessee Performing Arts Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, so you've got plenty of opportunities to check out this downtown center for history and art. Permanent exhibits include historical features on Native Americans, the Old South, the Civil War and Reconstruction. The museum also has an art gallery for traveling exhibitions, which have spanned a diverse range including European masters, music-related photography and homemade furniture. Best of all, admission to permanent exhibits is always free.

TRAVELLER'S REST PLANTATION AND MUSEUM 636 Farrell Parkway 615-832-8197 www.travellersrestplantation.org This is history worth repeating. The main objective at Traveller's Rest is to inspire the public to explore, experience, and reflect on Nashville's historic past. The historic house and grounds are held in public trust by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Tennessee. Traveller's Rest represents life in Middle Tennessee from the Native American period through the Civil War, with an emphasis on the period 1789-1833, when Judge John Overton lived there. A great way to learn about the changing lives of Southerners.

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1. Husk Nashville Set inside a refurbished 1880s mansion on Rutledge Hill, Husk has a menu that changes daily, twice — before lunch and again before dinner. Chef Sean Brock and chef de cuisine Tim Moody consider the availability of the absolute best and freshest ingredients and craft a menu around them. The Nashville version of the Charleston original offers a constantly changing selection of 10 to 12 small dishes, appropriate as appetizers or for sharing, as well as six or seven entrees. 37 Rutledge St. 615-256-6565; husknashville.com

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eats / BEST RESTAURANTS 2. 1808 Grille

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Tucked inside the Hutton Hotel, 1808 offers more than a traveler’s respite. The urbane ambiance — warm woods, plush furnishings, muted earth tones — attracts a host of locals, too. But it’s not the décor they’re after. It’s executive chef Jacob Strang’s deceptively simple and smartly complex menu. Look for pristine product, meticulous preparation, and sterling presentation balanced with playful surprises like the tall tin of crispy lavash and flatbreads and small plate of briny olives that gets every meal off to a promising start. 1808 West End Ave., 615-340-0012; 1808grille.com

3. The 404 Kitchen Attached to a micro-boutique hotel in The Gulch, The 404 Kitchen is a jewel box of a stage for chef Matt Bolus who focused on finding the very best ingredients, whether it’s sheepshead fish out of Charleston or poultry from the Top of the World Farm in Westpoint, Tenn. The tightly edited menu includes a few seafood dishes, poultry, beef, and pasta. Whatever you do, save room for dessert. 404 12th Ave., S., 615-251-1404; the404nashville.com

With 32 seats, a stage-like kitchen, and culinary wizardry put on by chef Trevor Moran, The Catbird Seat is an experi6. Captiol Grille ence. Dining here is for those who appreciate inventive haute cuisine and can accept a playful intensity and twists on familiar taste sensations. It’s a place to spend three to four hours savoring a jaw-dropping array of seven to 11 courses and the liquid pairings that go with them (alcoholic or otherwise). 1711 Division St., 615-810-8200; thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com

4. Arnold’s Country Kitchen

6. Capitol Grille

When it comes to cafeteria-style, steam-table meatand-three, Arnold’s simply nails it. Owners Jack and Rose Arnold are still dining-room staples but their second son Kahlil now runs the kitchen, carrying on the family tradition by putting out soulful, country fare like the café’s sliced roast beef, slabs of meatloaf, long-simmered collard greens, home-made yeast rolls, candied yams, and those world-famous fried green tomatoes. 605 8th Ave. S., 615-256-4455

Inside the Hermitage Hotel’s subterranean chef Tyler Brown’s polished-yet-down-home Southern dishes can be eaten alongside the restaurant’s stellar collection of rare bourbons. Brown is a disciple of the whole animal, farm-to-table movement It’s that dedication and respect to food and land that brings us back to his table time and again. The Hermitage Hotel, 231 6th Ave. N., 615-345-7116; capitolgrillenashville.com

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eats / BEST RESTAURANTS 7. City House Chef Tandy Wilson broke new ground when he opened this Germantown spot in 2008. Bold flavors. Truly Italian antipasti (that octopus!). House-made charcuterie. And ethereally charred pizzas featuring anchovies, pork belly, and a healthy pinch of salt. Folks continue to pull up a chair at the chef’s bar and dig into the rabbit sugo, quickly realizing that it was most definitely a Nashville joint. 1222 4th Ave. N., 615-736-5838; cityhousenashville.com

8. Etch The return of chef Deb Paquette at the downtown restaurant Etch has netted our city a sharp, distinctly unique menu of Mediterranean and North African-inspired cuisine as well as a modern dining room that echoes the evolution and change happening on the city blocks directly around it. Paquette creates powerful, spice-fueled flavor combinations and turns standard ingredients (cauliflower; hot dogs) into best-dish-you’ve-ever-eaten cravings. 303 Demonbreun St., 615-522-0685; etchrestaurant.com

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9. Josephine Josephine brings an accessible, upscale-casual option to the mix of restaurants in 12 South. From the U-shaped bar, which anchors the space, guests can see straight back to the kitchen, where chef Andrew Little and his crew work on generously portioned dishes like Brussels sprouts charred with bits of orange and dried cherry, noodle and dumpling creations, and entrées like beef cheeks with an addictive bite of horseradish mixed into the risotto. 2316 12th Ave. S., 615-292-7766; josephineon12th.com

10. Kayne Prime One of the few independent steakhouses in town, Kayne Prime stands heads above the rest for its exceptional steaks and service. It’s a destination in and of itself — and one worth seeking if you obsess over the source of your wagyu (theirs is sourced from small American producers or flown in from Japan), revel in a rich wine to pair with it (their list rivals the top in the city), and pay as close attention to the starters and sides as the sirloin (look for cream corn brulee, duck tacos, and carrot latkes). 1103 McGavock St. 615-259-0050; mstreetnashville.com

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Hands down one of the best chefs in town, Hal Holden-Bache has created a lively but warm neighborhood spot that always feels like a comfortable Friday night. But even with the low lights and cozy confines, it’s the food that drives that homey authentic soulfulness — smoked-peach preserves with chicken liver pate for spreading onto grilled bread, pizzas slipped out of the wood-fired oven and drizzled with chili oil, and plates of cornmeal-dusted catfish. 1520 Woodland St., 615-228-4864; lockelandtable.com

16. McCabe Pub 4410 Murphy Rd., 615-269-9406; mccabepub.com 17. Merchants 401 Broadway, 615-254-1892; merchants restaurant.com 18. Miel 343 53rd Ave. N., 615-298-3663; mielrestaurant.com 19. Moto 1120 McGavock St., 615-736-5305; mstreetnashville.com 20. The Palm 140 Fifth Ave. S., 615-742-7256; thepalm.com/ Nashville 21. The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden 731 McFerrin Ave., 615-712-9517 22. Pinewood Social 33 Peabody St., 615-751-8111; pine woodsocial.com 23. Rolf & Daughters 700 Taylor St., 615866-9897; rolfand daughters.com 24. The Southern Steak & Oyster 150 3rd Ave. S., 615-724-1762; thesouthern nashville.com 25. Table 3 3821 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-739-6900; table3nashville. com

12. Loveless Cafe No way we could list the top 25 restaurants without mention of this Nashville icon. After 60 years it has sealed its place as bastion of simply prepared Southern food and reminder of home. Real-deal fried chicken, squash casserole, greens, homemade preserves, cobblers, pies, and of course those famous biscuits make it tourist-tested but grandmother approved. 8400 Hwy. 100, 615-646-9700; lovelesscafe.com

13. Mad Platter There is no more romantic restaurant in Nashville than the Mad Platter. Atop the creaky wooden floors sit just 20 linen-draped tables, meaning everyone gets special attention from the veteran staff. Marinated, slow-roasted rack of lamb is tried and true; finish with the Chocolate Elvis hunka burnin’ love. 1239 Sixth Ave. N., 615-242-2563; themadplatterrestaurant.com

14. Marché East Nashville’s European-style eatery (complete with tightly packed tables), Marché, is best known for its weekend brunches where folks from near and far join in the line that often snakes out the door. They’re rewarded with some of the city’s bestbrewed coffee, blood orange mimosas, an everchanging list of crepes, and a killer croissant French toast. 1000 Main St., 615-262-1111; marcheartisanfoods.com

15. Margot One of the original East Nashville trailblazers, Margot McCormack opened her eponymous dining room in 2001 and has been steadily feeding a dedicated clientele ever since. Nothing fancy or overdone — braised rabbit, whole grilled loup de mer, bruschetta with caramelized onion and goat cheese — just good, rustic cooking with a heart and sensibility that radiate directly from the chef-owner herself. 1017 Woodland St., 615-227-4668; margotcafe.com

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Kindred Hospital 1412 County Hospital Road, Nashville 37218 615-687-2600 www.khnashville.com Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 37208 615-341-4000 www.nashville general.org Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital 2000 Church St. Nashville 37236 615-284-5555 www.sths.com/ midtown

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Saint Thomas West Hospital 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville 37205 615-222-2111 www.sths.com Tristar Centennial Medical Center 2300 Patterson St., Nashville 37203 615-342-1000 www.tristar centennial.com

TriStar Skyline Madison Campus 500 Hospital Drive, Madison 37115 615-769-5000 tristarskyline madison.com

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center 391Wallace Road, Nashville 37211 615-781-4000 www.tristar southernhills.com

TriStar Skyline Medical Center 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville 37207 615-769-2000 www.tristarskyline.com

TriStar Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 37076 615-316-3000 www.tristarsummit.com

Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 37066 615-328-8888 www.mysumner medical.com

WILSON COUNTY University Medical Center 1411W. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon 37087 615-444-8262 www.university medicalcenter.com

PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS McFarland Specialty Hospital 500 Park Ave., Lebanon 37087 615-449-0500 www.university medicalcenter.com

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 1700 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro 37129 615-396-4100 www.sths.com/rutherford

Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute 221 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville 37214 615-902-7400 tn.gov/mental/mhs/ MiddleMHI.html

TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center 200 Stonecrest Blvd., Smyrna 37167 615-768-2000 www.tristarstone crest.com

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TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion 2401 Parman Place, Nashville 37203 615-342-1400 www.tristarparthenon pavilion.com

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parks BARFIELD CRESCENT PARK Murfreesboro This 430-acre community park has many facilities to occupy the free time of Murfreesboro residents. College students as well as hard-core players take full advantage of the 18-hole championship disc golf course, and there are picnic shelters to rent for your next summer party. More than seven miles of paved and unpaved trails are perfect for jogging or an easy walk. The park also has a well-maintained baseball and softball complex, and a Wilderness Station with two outdoor classrooms.

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Cannons are fired at the Stones River National Battlefield. Frequent Civil War re-enactments at the park keep history alive. Lincoln Eastmen, 7, learns to ram a shell into a cannon with help from Doug Dickerson during an artillery program at Stones River National Battlefield.

Gallatin A relaxing getaway for when life gets too fastpaced, Bledsoe Creek State Park is where visitors can be greeted at their tent flap by deer and see wildlife at every turn of the six miles of walking trail. With campsites equipped for tents or campers, this park is where time stands still and the catch of the day from Old Hickory Lake can include bass, blue gill and crappie.

BROOKMEADE PARK Nashville A greenway located at Kelly's Point Battlefield, the

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Devonte Pullens, 7, plays in the fountains at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville.

site of a battle in the Civil War, Brookmeade Park is in West Nashville off Charlotte between the Lowe's superstore complex and the Cumberland River. There's parking near the trailhead, which leads to a bikefriendly greenway and a small, simple overlook of the river.

BURGESS FALLS STATE NATURAL AREA Sparta The 154-acre Burgess Falls State Natural Area is eight miles south of Interstate 40 near Cookeville. A stream-side nature trail winds through lush woodlands, descending below scenic limestone cliffs to the still water of Center Hill Lake. Falling Water River offers beautiful cascades and scenic overlooks. The park shelters an abundance of wildlife and more than 300 species of trees and plants.

CEDARS OF LEBANON STATE PARK Lebanon Named for the dense cedar forest that existed in the biblical lands of Lebanon, Cedars of Lebanon State Park consists of over 1,000 acres of intensive recreation-

al area. There are 117 campsites, with all the camping amenities, a modern group lodge, trails, swimming, picnic facilities, a meeting facility and nature programs. The unique natural ecosystems found in and around Cedars of Lebanon are natural rock gardens called cedar glades. This park should certainly be on your list of must-sees.

CENTENNIAL PARK Nashville Nashville's flagship park is home to large grassy areas, several picnic pavilions, a small lake and, to top it all off, a decommissioned locomotive and fighter jet. It also houses The Parthenon, a replica of the Greek Parthenon in Athens, built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition.

CHARLIE DANIELS PARK Mt. Juliet Entertainer Charlie Daniels is larger than life in the music world and in his current residence of Mt. Juliet with a park that bears his name. Folks entering the city-owned park step into an enclosed Planet Playground that resembles a castle. Picnics and fun are the name of the game at the gazebo. And what would a l

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place named for Charlie Daniels be without a spot for music? That feature is there for all to enjoy with an amphitheater just right for the strains of all types of tunes.

CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Crossville South of I-40 on U.S. Highway 127, this 1,720-acre wooded park is centered on the Cumberland Plateau, elevation over 1,000 feet, America's longest forested plateau. The state's grandest Civilian Conservation Corps structure, a seven-arch sandstone bridge, spans Byrd Lake in the park. A lakeside trail winds between tall pines and hemlocks. Nestled among the hardwoods are cabins, a recreation lodge and a restaurant overlooking the lake. There are also campgrounds, swimming and play areas.

DUNBAR CAVE STATE NATURAL AREA Clarksville The gaping mouth of Dunbar Cave is ominous but at the same time curiously enticing. This massive cavern has attracted mankind for countless years, evident by

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FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK Pikeville An oasis of more than 26,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America. There are cascades, deep chasms (or gulfs, in local parlance), virgin timber and the Fall Creek Falls themselves, which plunge 256 feet into a shaded pool. A 345-acre lake has yielded record-size fish. The 18-hole championship golf course has been listed among the top public courses in the United States.

notorious singles spots, so be sure you look your best when you get out with Rover. And don't miss the annual Barkaroo festival where you can even win a dog-owner look-a-like contest or impress all with your dog's best trick.

A rider tackles the Warner Mountain Bike Trail in the northwest section of Percy Warner Park.

OLD FORT PARK Murfreesboro This 50-acre park offers plenty of outdoor fun for all ages. Lighted tennis courts attract players, and on summer evenings you can catch a game out on one of the baseball fields. Hikers take advantage of the greenway trails, while teens can go off with their friends and hit the volleyball area. Toddlers find endless entertainment at the Kids' Castle playground, giving moms a small break for conversation while they watch the tots. Picnic shelters are available to rent for large gatherings during the summer months. It also features a trailhead for the Greenway, the paved trail that winds all the way through Murfreesboro.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Gatlinburg The Smoky Mountains are world-renowned for the diversity of their plant and animal life and the remnants of Appalachian culture. The Appalachian trail runs through part of the park, and untold miles of hiking trails await the intrepid adventurer.

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HAMILTON CREEK PARK Nashville Hamilton Creek offers 11 miles of mountain biking trails. The beginner-to-intermediate trail, aka the Lakeside Trail, is 4.5 miles. The advanced trail, the Pinnacle, is 6.5 miles and popular in the mountain biking community. Pinnacle is rated by local mountain bikers as the fifth-most "technical" trail in Tennessee, meaning it's rocky, rooty and requires coordination of mind and legs.

HARPETH RIVER STATE PARK Kingston Springs This unique linear park located along the Harpeth River in Middle Tennessee offers natural, cultural and recreational day use areas rich in historic significance and natural beauty. Canoe access areas are located at all sites (excluding archeological areas) providing beginner and advanced paddlers opportunities to float this beautiful class II river.

environment. The park has a 110-acre lake with a fishing pier. A visitor's center provides exhibits and key information on the flora and fauna you'll find on 25 miles of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and overnight backpacking.

MONTGOMERY BELL STATE PARK Burns They say there used to be iron in them there hills; now the rolling landscape of Dickson County serves up more awe than ore as 3,850 acres of luscious Montgomery Bell State Park landscape draw visitors just as the metallic treasure used to in days of old. Sightseers can visit the location of the first Cumberland Presbyterian Church, fish in one of the parks three lakes, hike 19 miles of trails or hit the links at the golf course. Accommodations include vacation cottages, campsites or the park inn.

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Boaters, fishermen, campers and hikers visit yearround at this lake that straddles Davidson and Rutherford counties. The lakefeatures three campgrounds, Long Hunter State Park, recreational areas and trails including a horse trail.

Antioch Encircled by subdivisions, Mount View Glade State Natural Area is a nine-acre pocket of woodlands and fields that somehow survived the rampant sprawl that began racing across Antioch decades ago.

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Hermitage Named after the early explorers of the 1700s, Long Hunter is located along the shore of Percy Priest lake. The 2,000-acre park offers a variety of day-use recreational opportunities and protects a unique cedar glade

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Hendersonville Millions of boaters, fishermen, skiers, campers and hikers each year visit this manmade lake located on the Cumberland River, which spans into five counties -Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Trousdale and Smith. Fishing is popular year-round while swimmers and skiers jump in during the spring and stick around well into the fall. An abundance of wildlife can be seen in and around the lake, which is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

PATTERSON PARK Murfreesboro An indoor/outdoor multipurpose sports and recreational facility composed of two gymnasiums, 1/8-mile track, aerobics area, fitness equipment, game room, conference center with three meeting rooms and dining room, indoor pool with 25-yard lap area, zero-depth area, interactive play system and triple-loop slide, theater, arts-and-crafts room and MGL Library. Multi-purpose field for soccer, flag football, two tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, small and large picnic shelters located by parking lot and playground.

R. H. BOYD-PRESTON TAYLOR PARK Nashville This park, which sits catty-corner to the Tennessee State University campus is a pretty straightforward affair where nature lovers will find gentle hills and scattered trees. It's a great place to walk dogs or to simply kick back and relax in a grassy, natural spot in the midst of a busy area. Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy a picnic with friends or head to the park's small dirt field for a game of softball.

parks / NASHVILLE LIFESTYLES RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK Nashville The 85-acre man-made lake in Nashville is surrounded by a variety of scenic overlooks and diverse natural habitats. Hikers, families and photographers will enjoy the wildlife and scenery along the park’s trails, which range from an easy walk to a challenging hike. 615-3733467. www.tn.gov/environment/parks/RadnorLake.

REELFOOT LAKE STATE PARK Tiptonville Tennessee's largest natural lake, 18,000 acre Reelfoot Lake, was created by severe earthquakes in 1811 and 1812. This picturesque area is a favorite wintering ground of the American bald eagle. Guided tours to view the majestic birds are offered by park naturalists during the winter months. Located on the Mississippi Flyway, the lake hosts thousands of migrating waterfowl, and has a diversity of other wildlife. Reelfoot's partially submurged forest, with its acres of water lilies, creates an abundant fish hatchery, which makes it an ideal spot for fishing. On the north side of the lake, a unique inn is built over the lake among bald cypress trees.

RICHLAND CREEK GREENWAY, MCCABE TRAILHEAD Nashville This two-mile paved path connects McCabe Park, Nashville State Community College, White Bridge Road and the Sylvan Park area. You can walk your dogs or go for a run while eying golfers on the green, as much of the path follows the edge of the McCabe Park golf course. Like any good greenway, it's lined with wildflowers and takes occasional turns into shady, wooded areas. Like the Shelby Park greenway, it's largely flat, and so provides a great setting for a leisurely bike ride or walk.

RICHLAND PARK Nashville En route to your day of Southern Thrifting and Bobbie's Dairy Dip, stop by Richland Park for a picnic and game of Frisbee. Essentially a large, green lawn, this park offers a view of Charlotte that's perfect for peoplewatching, and it's also the site of the quaint Richland Park library. This is a great urban park for weekend sports, whether a game of touch football out front or a tennis match at the courts on the park's side.

RIVERFRONT PARK Nashville Located in the heart of downtown on the Cumberland River, this has been a longtime venue for outdoor concerts and summertime festivals. Beware, cynics and broken-hearted: you may stumble across a few amorous couples making out in the old buildings. The “Ghost Ballet” art sculpture is on full display from here,

Nashville Paddle Co. Paddleboard yoga instructor Liz Veyhl leads a class in a cove on Percy Priest Lake in Nashville.

so visitors can debate whether it is an eyesore or a boon to the city. A great spot for a cozy picnic if it isn’t too humid.

SOUTH CUMBERLAND STATE PARK Monteagle South Cumberland Recreation Area is the state's largest wilderness park, with over 16,600 acres in eight separate areas. The Visitors Center on State Highway 41 between Monteagle and Tracy City has exhibits and information on each component of the complex. The Stone Door and Savage Gulf Complex contains spectacular vistas, waterfalls, miles of trails and beautiful forests. Hikers on the much-loved Fiery Gizzard Trail may observe nature and swim in a creek. Grundy Lakes, a day-use area near Tracy City, provides swimming, picnicking and fishing.

STONES RIVER NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD AND CEMETERY Murfreesboro No matter how quickly things progress and change, you can count on two constants in the South: Good barbecue and Civil War battle re-enactments. The Battle of Stones River began on the last day in 1862 and was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The cemetery on site may be where all the rumors of ghost activity come from. That doesn't stop local schools from bringing kids there for field trips to learn part of their state's history. l

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TRIPLE CREEK PARK Gallatin Meander through the wooded trails or turn that stroll into a power walk. Triple Creek Park offers recreation aplenty. There are ball fields galore, and just about every recreational sport from soccer to football is played with enthusiasm. Operated by the city of Gallatin, the park features a playground for kids and the opportunity to play golf, but not on greens with little white balls. On this tree-lined course, discs sail through the air to be caught in wire nets in one of the area's fastest-growing sports, disc golf.

WARNER PARKS Nashville The Nature Center is the starting point for exploring the 2,684 acres of Nashville’s Percy Warner and Edwin Warner parks. Visitors can view organic, wildflower and fern gardens as well as the Frist teaching pond. The 625-acre Edwin Warner Park boasts three trailheads. Several shorter trails offer a learning playground for nature enthusiasts who aren’t necessarily hiking friends, while the longest trail, a 2.5-mile loop, is a moderate hike that features a 1930s rock quarry. Great stone steps serve as the gateway to Percy Warner Park, the largest of the two parks. This spectacular expanse features a vehicle-accessible scenic overlook, a crosscountry course, a scenic overlook, a cross-country course, a steeplechase and picnic areas. Locals undertake the 5.6- and 11.2-mile loops through the park by bike and on foot, savoring challenging climbs. Lesstaxing trails meander through the woods. 615-352-6299. www.nashville.gov/parks/locations/warner.

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he winds of change swept through Nashville during the offseason, and as a result the Tennessee Titans look dramatically different these days. The team hopes its results change as well. Following a 7-9 season, the Titans parted with coach Mike Munchak in January. Ken Whisenhunt, who took the 2008 Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLVII, replaced him. Whisenhunt reshaped the coaching staff, and with a flurry of roster changes, the Titans also took on a different look on the field as well. Gone is running back Chris Johnson, the team’s star of the past six seasons. After racking up 7,965 TENNESSEE yards and 50 touchTITANS downs, he’ll be a tough act to follow. So who is back? Quarterback Jake Locker, for starters. A first-round pick in 2011, he is heading into the final year of his contract and presumably has one last chance to prove he can be the franchise quarterback. He suffered a foot injury in 2013, had surgery and appears to be in top form. On offense, the Titans will use several running backs to replace Johnson. Second-round pick Bishop Sankey will be a key cog, as will former Kansas City Chiefs star Dexter McCluster. The receiving corps appears solid with Kendall Wright, Nate Washington, and former University of Tennessee star Justin Hunter. The offensive line has quality players. It also has more depth thanks to the selection of tackle Taylor Lewan in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Calling the shots on offense will be coordinator Jason Michael, a tight ends coach with San Diego a year ago. The Titans also made significant changes on defense, where Ray Horton is the new coordinator. After deploying a 4-3 scheme (four linemen, three linebackers) since the franchise started playing in Tennessee in 1997, the defense will be a 3-4. Defensive lineman Jurrell Casey and defensive ends/linebackers Derrick Morgan and Kamerion Wimbley figure to be key players in making the new formation effective. Veteran pass rush specialist Shaun Phillips was signed to bolster the attack. In the secondary, veteran safeties Bernard Pollard and Michael Griffin return, along with cornerbacks Jason McCourty and Coty Sensabaugh. With all the changes, the Titans aim to bring excitement — and more wins — back to LP Field.

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ransition is the key word with the Predators. For the first time in team history, Nashville made a coaching change in the offseason, firing Barry Trotz and bringing in Peter Laviolette to steward the franchise. Trotz was known as a more defensive-oriented coach, whereas Laviolette is more in the offensive mold. Because of Laviolette’s offensive leanings, Nashville made several moves to try to tailor its team to his system. Gone are gritty NASHVILLE forwards Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling PREDATORS — traded to the Penguins for former Pittsburgh 40-goal man James Neal. Nashville also made several value signings at forward, bringing in centers Mike Ribeiro, Derek Roy and Olli Jokinen on one-year deals. Ribeiro and Roy are both former high-end scorers in their 30s who are looking to rebound after dismal 2013-14 years. Injuries hit the Predators this offseason with center Mike Fisher out for the next 4-6 months with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Predators defense is both young and talented. The backbone is Shea Weber. The captain, and three-time Norris Trophy finalist in just 29 years old and in the prime of his career.

Defenseman Shea Weber is the team’s captain. He finished tied for the Predators lead last season with 56 points and averaged 26:54 of ice-time per-game. Goaltender Pekka Rinne is a two-time Vezina Trophy finalist, but he was hurt most of last year and had a 2.77 goals against average and .902 save percentage. Winger Craig Smith is a bright spot for Nashville. The 25-year-old led the team with 24 goals last year and is primed for a big breakout under Laviolette. WHERE THEY PLAY

Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville TV/RADIO/TICKETS

The Predators will have 82 regular-season games broadcast on Fox Sports Tennessee and SportSouth. The flagship radio station is 102.5 FM The Game. For tickets go to nashvillepredators.com or call 615770-7800. 2014-15 SCHEDULE THE TENNESSEAN

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Ozzie, the Sounds mascot.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS The new Sounds baseball stadium will be named First Tennessee Park. PHOTOS BY THE TENNESSEAN

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he Sounds completed their 37th season of competition on Sept. 1 in what was the team’s final year playing at Herschel Greer Stadium, where they have played since 1978. Starting in 2015, the Sounds will play at their new stadium First Tennessee Park, which sits partially on the grounds of historic Sulphur Dell. Serving as the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers for

the 10th season in 2014, the Sounds featured four of the organization’s pre-season top 10 prospects, according to Baseball America, in starting pitchers Jimmy Nelson, Johnny Hellweg and Taylor Jungmann and first baseman Hunter Morris. Pitchers Mike Fiers, Donovan Hand and Nelson, as well as hitting coach Bob Skube, each received a nod to represent the Sounds in the 2014 Triple-A all-star game, but Nelson was called up to Milwaukee

prior to the contest and did not appear in the game. The Sounds compete in the Pacific Coast League, which they last won in 2005. Sounds manager Rick Sweet, who was in his first season with the team in 2014, is the 25th manager in the team’s history. All-Stars Don Mattingly, Willie McGee, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and R.A. Dickey are just a few of the players that donned Sounds jerseys before going on to successful

Major League careers. The Sounds are owned by Frank Ward and Masahiro Honzawa. General Manager Brad Tammen, Vice President of Baseball Operations and Communications Doug Scopel, and Assistant GM Brandon Yerger handle day-to-day operations.

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