Nashville KEY July, 2014 Issue

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events THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: July 4 – General Jackson Fireworks Cruise 2812 Opryland Drive. All aboard for Music City’s best view of America’s birthday on the world’s grandest showboat, the General Jackson! Our evening cruise along the Cumberland River boasts the full feel of the South with mouth-watering favorites, a breathtaking view of downtown Nashville and the “Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey”, which takes you down Tennessee’s Musical Highway, from bluegrass to soul, a little gospel and, of course, country music! At 9:15 pm the boat stops downtown for Nashville’s dazzling fireworks show. Boarding begins at 6:15 pm, departure at 7 pm, returning just before midnight. For more information and to purchase tickets call (615) 458-3900 or go to generaljackson.com.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday in July. Plus, catch a show on Wednesday nights now through August 6. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Old Crow Medicine Show, Lindsay Ell, Oak Ridge Boys, The Isaacs, Charlie Daniels Band (pictured), Terri Clark, Eli Young Band, Gene Watson, Exile, the Opry debut of Jamie Lynn Spears, Dustin Lynch, The Grascals, The Cadillac Three, and many more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry. com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

July 1-3, 11-13, 21-28 – Nashville Sounds Home Games Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut Street. Take me out to the ballgame for guaranteed family fun. The Nashville Sounds home games are July 1-3 vs.

Memphis Redbirds; July 11-13 vs. Round Rock Express; July 21-24 vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox; July 25-28 vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks. Games are various times. For tickets and details, check the website nashvillesounds.com.

July 3 – Fireworks at Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road. It’s like two shows in one with the beautiful reflections of color on Percy Priest Lake.

Fireworks are included with a season pass or that day’s waterpark admission. Fireworks will begin at dusk. nashvilleshores.com

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Family Night Out at Cheekwood Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Pack a picnic and enjoy Magic of America Magic Show on July 3; Dennis Scott Kids Show on July 10; Nashville Puppet Truck presents The Frog Prince on July 17; Nashville Ballet presents Degas and the Little Dancer on July 24; Mr. Greg’s Musical Madness on July 31. $15/Adults, $12/Seniors, $8/Children 3–17, $5/ members, fee for member children. 6:30–7:30 pm. cheekwood.org

July 4 – Let Freedom Sing!

Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North. Enjoy a full day of family fun and an incredible fireworks show that has become one of the best July 4th events in the country! Climbing walls, water slides, samples, games, and so much more will keep every member of your family having a great time. An all-star lineup of Billy Currington, Ashley Monroe, and Striking Matches are among the musical acts to perform, leading up to the incredible fireworks display accompanied to music from our Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. musiccityjuly4th.com

July 4 – Red, White & Boom Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Celebrate the 4th with an unobstructed view of Nashville’s downtown fireworks, from our rooftop or lawn. Don’t worry about parking or fighting traffic! Bring your family and enjoy this exclusive nighttime event, including a live feed of the Nashville Symphony’s accompaniment to the fireworks. adventuresci.com 3

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July 4 – Music City Hot Chicken Festival East Park, 700 Woodland Street. Celebrate the uniquely-Nashville dish, Hot Chicken, beginning at 11 am with a parade of fire trucks and free Hot Chicken samples to the first 500 people in line. Live music from local bands all day long and visitors can look on while six teams try their hand at cooking up their version of Hot Chicken in the Amateur Cooking Contest. Other edible options will also be available. The event ends at 3 pm when visitors make their way downtown for the annual fireworks display. hot-chicken.com

July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Summer Saturdays at Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road. Free, special fun-filled activities will spotlight Tennessee farm life 9 am–2 pm every Saturday. From wagon rides and horse shows to a grist mill and gardens, there will be different things for families to see and do each weekend.

Grooming and riding miniature donkeys, milking goats, making soap or stopping by the cabins to see sheep shearing and spinning wheels – it’s a smorgasbord of activities! The Tennessee Agricultural Museum features a two-story barn with over 3,500 artifacts plus log cabins, a farmhouse, nature trails and an Experience Center for children. Goats Galore on July 5; Old MacDonald’s Farm on July 12; Walk on the Wild Side on July 19; Horsing Around on July 26. tnagmuseum.org

July 6, 13, 20, 27 – Sundays LIVE! at The Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Lane. Costumed interpreters will bring history to life in their discussion of events from the lifetime and influence of Andrew Jackson and his family. Hear stories of women’s roles, various persons of importance, and the foodways and folkways of frontier America. This year, as we celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812, visitors will learn how the war impacted life for thousands of Tennesseans. Programs (free with the purchase of regular admission) begin at 1 pm and run throughout the afternoon until 5 pm at various locations behind mansion. Visit thehermitage.com for a detailed schedule.

July 12 – Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission $10, Kids 12 and under/ Seniors $8, Military $5. Pit Gates open at 10:30 am, Grandstand Gates at 3 pm, the Green Flag falls at 5 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com

events July 12 – Second Saturday at Adventure Science Center Sudekem Planetarium Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows. 6:30–11:30 pm. “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” at 10:30 pm. Admission $6, members $4. sudekum planetarium.com

July 12 – The Glo Run LP Field, 1 Titans Way. 5K Run through a dreamworld of glowing wonders dancing to music, with a live DJ at the finish. $35 entry fee. 8:45–10:45 pm. theglorun.com

July 12 – Red, White and Brew Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane. 3–6 pm. This midsummer fest with red and white wine, local brews, tasty food, music, and a few carnival games, will have you celebrating America and freedom.

Tickets ($35) include food samples and two drink tickets. Proceeds support The Tomorrow Fund, which builds community awareness and responsibility in Middle Tennessee young professionals.

July 12, 19, 26 – Big Band Dances Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue. Dance the night away to Nashville’s finest musicians playing genuine big band era music. There are two free group dance lessons, 7–7:30 pm and 8:30–8:50 pm, and the rest of the time it’s live big band music until 10 pm!

July 19 – Music City Brewer’s Festival Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Avenue South.

Sample some of the most respected brews from over 40 local, regional, national, and imported breweries at one of the biggest and best beer festivals in the country! You can try beer here that is not normally available in Nashville. Live music entertainment all day. Two sessions, 12–4 pm, 6–10 pm. musiccitybrewersfest.com

July 20 – Jazz on the Cumberland Concert Series Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, and watch the downtown skyline light up overlooking the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the area’s best local, regional, and national jazz artists, and July features Joe Johnson. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and food will be available 5

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for purchase from local food trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and water slides. This is a free evening event (5:30–8 pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge.

July 26 – Ice Day at the Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road. Add some chill to your summer! This midsummer event is ice-packed with fun activities, including popsicle treats for the animals, free ice cream samples for our human guests, an ice cream eating contest, a water slide inflatable and much more! nashvillezoo.org

July 26 – Nashville Roller Girls Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. Nashville’s only all-female flat-track roller derby league vs. Demolition City Roller Derby. All games are doubleheaders starting at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. nashvilleauditorium.com

July 26 – Music in the Meadow Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening of musical theater favorites performed by Nashville’s

events premier theater companies including Tennessee Repertory Theater and Studio Tenn. Come early and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls!

5:30–9:30 pm. $20/person, $75/car owlshill.org

July 27 – Glitter and Glam The Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Avenue.

Celebrate Agape Animal Rescue’s 10th anniversary with the cast and friends of Private Lives of Nashville Wives and some very fashionable dogs.

We invite you to dress up, or suit up, in your best formal wear and come watch this year’s featured designer, Glitz Nashville, send some of their fancy frocks down the Glitter & Glam runway. In addition to a night of fashion and wine and hors d’ouevres, there will be a silent and live auction offering dazzling items from Platinum Jewelers, a celebrity-autographed guitar, tickets to the 2015 CMT Awards, luxury travel packages and much more! The furry, glamorous fun will begin at 5 pm and the tail wagging will end at 8 pm. Tickets are $70 and all proceeds go back to the dogs. For more details and an auction list preview, visit glitterandglam.org.

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July at the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary talent and fine house bands, dancers and memorable performers. For venue info or show tickets call (615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com.

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July at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687-6401. Don’t miss Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture: A Star Spangled Evening with the Nashville Symphony and the 101st Airborne Division Band on July 2 at 7 pm. This is an evening of all-American classics by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and more, along with some of your favorite patriotic tunes. We’ll go out with a bang (literally!) when the orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s explosive “1812 Overture.” Brandi Carlile performs with Nashville Symphony on July 5 at 8 pm and July 6 at 7:30 pm. Maxwell is presented without orchestra on July 23 at 7:30 pm.

For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687-6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.

July at the Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a sixtime winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. Concerts and events this month are Yonder Mountain String Band with special guests Sam Bush, Jake Jolliff and Allie Kral on July 3; Steep Canyon Rangers & Jim Lauderdale on July 10; Beck on July 14 & 15; Dailey & Vincent on July 17; Earls of Leicester with Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys on July 24; Yes on July 28; Sarah McLachlan on July 29; Ricky Skaggs (pictured) & Kentucky Thunder on July 31. Buy tickets at any Ticketmaster location, Ryman box office, ryman. com or ticketmaster.com. Call (615) 458-8700.

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This traveling murder mystery dinner show set in the Palatial Boudreaux Manor in the French Quarter is the scene of Bob and Bunny Boudreaux’s annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball. The guest of honor is Bob’s life-long friend, Francois Andre Midas Fibian V. A freak storm that threatens to turn into an out-of-season hurricane has arisen as the guests arrive. Enjoy an evening of singing, dancing, thunder, lighting, Voodoo, prizes, “whodoneit” and so much more!Tickets include dinner, variety of locations, various price ranges. Call (615) 417-2034 or online at melodramatheater.org.

July 1, 8, 22, 29 – The Doyle and Debbie Show Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted.

The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. For more information and to hear the music, visit doyleanddebbie.com.

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Nashville Dancin’ Nashville’s premiere free weekly concert series held in the heart of Music City on the banks of Nashville’s Riverfront, 5–9 pm. Your hosts are the hilarious duo Caroline and Jen from CBS’s Amazing Race, along with beloved Nashvillian Storme

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performing arts Warren. Apache Relay, Steelism, Promised Land Sound, & EL EL on July 3; Dumpstaphunk, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Kansas Bible Company on July 10; Hayes Carll, Rayland Baxter, James Wallace & The Naked Light, Oak Creek on July 17; Lettuce, Space Capone, Sol Cat on July 24; Special guest artist to be announced for July 31 show. nashvilledancin.com

July 5 – Street Corner Symphony Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. These southern gents based out of Nashville quickly won over Sing-Off judges and millions of primetime viewers after demonstrating their laid-back-yetdynamic style of a cappella. Their repertoire covers a wide range, from gospel and barbershop to rock and pop, appealing to the young and old alike. franklintheatre.com

July 5 – The Magic of Gary Flegal Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike.

Comedy, mind reading, and eye-popping magic makes for a family-friendly event. A winner of many

Nashville entertainment awards, Gary involves the audience in a magical adventure filled with uncontrollable laughter. streettheatrecompany.org

July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fastpaced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. Audience members choose sides in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Name That Tune, or find love as different contestants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 – Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com

July 9, 16, 23, 30 – Music City Roots The Loveless Barn, 8400 Highway 100. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana.

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Artists this month include Emmylou Harris, Verlon Thompson, Rodney Crowell and Humming House on July 9; Amy LaVere, Rachael Davis on July 16; Irene Kelley, American Aquarium, Songs of Water on July 23. $10 general admission; $5 children ages 6–18; Free for 5 and under; $5 students 19 and older with valid college ID. Get details and tickets at musiccityroots.com.

Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+).

Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com

July 10 – Hot Nights At The Hall

July 11, 18, 25 – Greater Tuna

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. Enjoy live music with Josh Thompson in the beautiful Event Hall overlooking downtown Nashville. Thompson will serve up his southern-rock-infused anthems that provide rollicking escape for listeners looking to unwind. He also has a way with heartfelt story songs that pay homage to his classic country roots. Members are free, non-members $20, and the evening includes light bites and cash bar. The Event Hall doors open at 6 pm, the concert starts at 7 pm, and autograph signing (with purchase of Thompson’s latest album from the Museum) will be at 8 pm. countrymusichalloffame.org

Miss Jeanne’s Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive.

This outrageous look at life in fictional Tuna, TX is a two-man show featuring twenty colorful characters, played by award-winning local actors Patrick Goedicke and Asa Ambrister in a series of quick costume changes. $15/Adults, $12/Students, Seniors, Military and Veterans. Call (615) 902-9566 for details and tickets.

July 11 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old

July 13 – Bill Maher Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on Comedy Central’s Politically Incorrect, and for the last seven years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him

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July 13 – Mary Poppins Sing-along presented by the Nashville Opera Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. 1:30 pm, $15 per person, $20 VIP. Experience opera in new ways in this fun and unique setting. Sing your heart out with Mary, Bert and the gang to some of the best-known and most beloved songs in motion picture history. Don’t worry about forgetting the words – they’ll be on the screen! We’ll have supercalifragilistic goodie bags and our host will lead you through audience participation activities.

Dress as your favorite Mary Poppins character and participate in a costume parade before this special sing-along event. Talking parrot umbrella, anyone? franklintheatre.com

July 18-20, 24-27 – 100 Saints You Should Know Troutt Theater, 2100 Belmont Boulevard. Theresa is estranged from her family and working as a cleaning woman when she is surprised by the unexpected desire to learn how to pray. Matthew, the priest whose rectory she cleans, is heartbroken by the realization that he no longer knows how to talk to God. When Matthew disappears one day, Theresa feels compelled to track him down, and her search changes both of their lives. actorsbridge.org

July 19 – The Fray with Barcelona The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. The Fray’s fourth album Helios was released to widespread critical acclaim. Billboard named it “one of the most highly anticipated releases of the season,” while Esquire notes “they are one of a select few rock bands to successfully use a piano and still sound like rock bands.” woodsamphitheater. fontanelmansioncom

July 19 – Gala of The Royal Horses Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. For the first time ever, riding Master Rene Gasser will be bringing his world-renowned equestrian tour to North America. Experience the amazing beauty and maneuvers of Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian horses. These breeds have been featured in portraits with European royalty, used in multiple movies and are extremely popular among riders world-wide. bridgestonearena.com

July 25 & 26 – Lisa Lampanelli Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. In her first theatrical production, Lisa will reveal the woman behind the comic, and her struggle with food, men and body image. In turns hilariously funny, surprisingly touching and totally relatable, Fat Girl Interrupted will show a side to Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean that few would guess exists. For more info call (615) 782-4040. tpac.org

July 25 – Frist Friday Concert Series featuring Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway.

Enjoy live music with country music icon Marty Stuart as he showcases his photography exhibition “American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart.” There will be light snacks and beverages as well as the diverse exhibitions on view in the Frist Center’s galleries. Admission $10; Members free; $7 for College students, 65+, Military w/ID.

July 26 – The Pied Piper Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde Worlde Theatre presents this favorite with a new twist, an urban adventure set in the city of ManRattan. Join the fun, mayhem and hi-jinx when a greedy mayor, a rat king, a magical Piper, and a colorful cast of characters come together in this rat tale about the power of music and the importance of keeping your word. All ages, 10 am, $8 general admission. Advance tickets at belcourt. org. For groups and parties, call (615) 300-0374. oldeworldetheatre.com

July 31 – Sideshow Fringe Festival Various locations. Nashville’s progressive performing arts event is a 4-day celebration (beginning July 31) featuring theater and related live presentations with a special emphasis on original and innovative forms and formats. Dance, music, puppetry, aerial arts, juggling, poetry, and more is showcased in a multi-venue setting with special free outdoor events and family-friendly offerings. With your $5 Fringe Button, you can purchase tickets to any Fringe show over all 4 days of the festival and you gain access to special free events and discounts from local businesses! Button proceeds help cover the cost of providing the outdoor free performances and free workshops that offer arts access and education to under-served populations. sideshowfringe.com 13

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Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended.

(615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com

592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com

Claim Jumper Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family.

Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry.

Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com

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Opry Backstage Grill The show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit oprybackstagegrill.com for more information.

Rainforest Café This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs!

(615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com

The Smiling Elephant 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients.

Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com

Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am – 5 pm.

The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.

Wildhorse Saloon Located on historic Second Avenue, downtown. The Wild­horse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events.

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The Cat Shoppe 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).

Cotton-Eyed Joe Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and T-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome.

Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.

Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find autographed items, apparel, books, DVDs and CDs, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. To participate in autograph signings, you must purchase artist-related product as specified by the signing guidelines.

The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-

cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

Gas Lamp Antique Mall 100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall in Berry Hill. Voted “Nashville’s Best Antique Mall” for the past six years in the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage furniture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) 297-2224. The second location, Gas Lamp Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half mile down the same street in the last building, with parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass.

Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com.

The Great Escape Featuring a huge selection of current and outof-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices!

Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue (includes their outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 8658052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!

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shopping Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce.

All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum.

and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.

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The Hermitage Museum Store

119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.

Opry Mills Mall Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-inmarket name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley

Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville television show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.

Opry Originals Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other.

The Opry Shop 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.

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Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop 120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This nationally recognized store offers a vast selection of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia.

Woodcuts Gallery and Framing 1613 Jefferson St., (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. See woodcutsfineart.

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attractions Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. For more information, call (615) 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org.

Bike the Greenway Bicycle Rentals Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or ½ day rentals. Call 615-920-1388 or visit bikethe greenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed).

Carnton Plantation 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org.

Centennial Park 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, a band shell, a dog park, and an exercise trail.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. Call (615) 353-9827, or visit cheekwood.org.

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Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. The current exhibit Miranda Lambert: Backstage Access will explore a year in the life of the Grammy Award-winning superstar, and includes gowns, stage costumes, awards and much more. Lambert’s own Tweets will provide the narrative thread of this journey through the artist’s life in 2013. Crystal Gayle: When I Dream recounts Gayle’s unique rise to stardom. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Tickets are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) 4162001 for more information or log onto country musichalloffame.com.

General Jackson Showboat Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals.

Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson.com.

Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Old Crow Medicine Show, Lindsay Ell, Oak Ridge Boys, The Isaacs,

Charlie Daniels Band, Terri Clark (pictured), Eli Young Band, Gene Watson, Exile, the Opry debut of Jamie Lynn Spears, Dustin Lynch, The Grascals, The Cadillac Three, and many more! Shows: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 pm.

For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tours 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February–October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-ina-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family.

Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites.

Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students 13–18, $9 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 8892941, thehermitage.com.

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Historic Collinsville Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870 Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings in a living history, nineteenthcentury 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Civil War Battle Reenactment, Battle of Riggins Hill, takes place in October. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open Thursday through Sunday 1–5 pm. (931) 6489141. historiccollinsville.com

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attractions Historic RCA Studio B 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Studio B. Call (615) 416-2001 or visit the website at country musichalloffame.com.

Johnny Cash Museum 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote.

Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall

from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man.

The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles.

Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Open 11 am –7 pm seven days a week. For more information call (615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.

Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world! Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your typical car museum!

“Tatra: Excellence in Engineering” features twenty rarely seen, Czechoslovakian-made Tatra automobiles from 1923 to 1996 is on exhibit through November 3. Become a member! Join us July 19 from 9 am to 12 pm at Smith Springs Park for our summer event and Amphicar rides. RSVP required.

Join Jeff Lane for his Director’s Talk about the history and significance of Tatra automobiles on July 26 at 2 pm. Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm.

Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.

The Lotz House 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street.

For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.

Mel O’Drama Murder Mystery Unique ‘fun & family’ theatre focused on comedy that will have you laughing like you’ve never laughed before. Full of singing, dancing & audience interaction, brought to your location or finding a special location to accommodate your tour group, family and friends – you choose. Shows change every 3 months. Check out locations where we are performing at melodramatheater.org or call (615) 417-2034. See page 8 for current production.

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Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashville nightlife.com.

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road.

From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoy-

ing mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, birds and many other exhibits. Call (615) 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org.

Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year.

The Ryman continues its more than 100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) 8893060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.

Ryman Auditorium Tours 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20

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and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.

Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.

Closed Mondays. Free admission. For more information call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324, or visit website tnmuseum.org.

Tribute To The King 1953–1977 On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets and more information, show dates and times, call (615) 758-0098 or visit thenashvilleking.com.

attractions The Upper Room 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult.

Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel.

Wildhorse Saloon Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.

Encounter, experience, explore... history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home.

From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s seventh president—you’ll be face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation.

Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage.

One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.

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galleries & exhibits

July 5 – First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown Nashville. Presenting local and worldrenowned artists and artwork, various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes American art, American and British decorative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek Mansion itself. The current exhibit “Andy Warhol’s Flowers” is a rare occasion when Warhol’s artificial flower images meet the floral abundance of an actual garden. “David Rogers’ Big Bugs” outdoor art installation features enormous insect sculptures created from fallen or found wood and other natural materials. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org

Hopper, Grant Wood, Man Ray and Thomas Hart Benton, among others. “American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart” is an exquisite and moving collection of works ranging from intimate behind-the-scenes depictions of legendary musicians, to images of eccentric characters from the back roads of America, to dignified portraits of members of the impoverished Lakota tribe in South Dakota. “Watch Me Move: The Animation Show” is the most extensive exhibition ever mounted to present the full range of animated imagery produced in the last 120 years. (615) 2443340, fristcenter.org

Parthenon Museum 2600 West End Avenue. The Parthenon is a full size replica of the Parthenon in Greece and it also houses the 42-foot statue Athena, the largest indoor statue in the Western World. The James M. Cowan Collection includes 63 paintings by 19th and 20th-century American artists, emphasizing the landscape and seascape. (615) 862-8431, parthenon.org

Centennial Art Center

Tennessee State Museum

25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park.

Contemporary art from local and regional artists.

James Threalkill’s vibrant collection of abstract expressionistic paintings is on display through July 23. (615) 862-8442, nashville.gov/cac

505 Deaderick Street. “Slaves and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation” is a groundbreaking exhibit about the slaves and slaveholders who worked and resided at a distinctive plantation in Tennessee. Through first and third person accounts, the exhibit reconstructs the lives of several enslaved people, giving them names, faces, and details of what happened to them before, during, and after the Civil War. (615) 741-2692, tnmuseum.org.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway. “Real/Surreal”, organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, includes works by Andrew Wyeth, Edward

the Upper Room

Chapel and Museum The tone here is tranquility and meditation.

Home of the world-renowned wood carving of “The Last Supper” 1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 www.upperroom.org $4 admission/donation – children 12 and under free Free Parking

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Experience a laser show in the Sudekum Planetarium, take a moonwalk in Space Chase, fight a body battle in BodyQuest, or scale the seven levels of the Adventure Tower. It’s a whole universe of SCIENCE + FUN for all ages!

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800 Fort Negley Blvd Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 862-5160

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