Nashville KEY March, 2014 Issue by Andrew West

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“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.” —DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer

“You were AWESOME!” —Wynonna

“A must-see show” —Country Weekly Magazine Monday and Thursday, March through October

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MARCH AT THE Home of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony

BEN FOLDS’ PIANO CONCERTO

ITZHAK PERLMAN with the Nashville Symphony

with the Nashville Symphony

MARCH 13-15

MARCH 18

MARCH 20-22

SHAWN COLVIN & STEVE EARLE

SIBELIUS & ELGAR with the Nashville Symphony

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

MARCH 24

MARCH 27-29

MARCH 30

with the Nashville Symphony

KENNY LOGGINS

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events THIS MONTH’S FEATURE: Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to the KING: 1953-1977 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. 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. “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 and they walk away excited and entertained. A must-see show while in Nashville – come see why. To order tickets and more information, show dates and times, call (615) 758-0098 or visit thenashvilleking.com.

Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday in March. 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 Rascal Flatts, Charles Esten, Lorrie Morgan, Parmalee, Montgomery Gentry, Janelle Arthur, Pam Tillis, Crystal Gayle, Blake Shelton (pictured), Miranda Lambert, Clint Black, Josh Turner, Dustin Lynch, Charlie Daniels Band, Easton Corbin, Craig Morgan, Ronnie Milsap, and many more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

Daily – Tours of the Ryman Auditorium Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A must-see for anyone visiting Nashville, this National Historic Landmark is best known 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. These same dressing rooms are used by all the biggest stars performing today from Brad Paisley to Bruce Springsteen. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. The selfguided tour is $14 for adults and $9 for children ages 4–11. The backstage tour is $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 4–11. For more information, visit ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.

Through June 8 – Reba: All the Women That I Am Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. The exhibit Reba: All the Women That I Am chronicles the life of one of country music’s most successful Renaissance women, from childhood performances through her induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame. The highlight of the exhibit is a collection of Reba’s costumes, spanning her entire career. Several of these, including personal clothing, stage wear and costumes worn on Broadway and in movies, have never been on display before. Other items on view include personal items such as a check stub to The McEntires for a performance in 1971; report cards; dozens of awards ranging from ribbons for childhood athletic competitions to a selection of Grammy, CMA and ACM trophies; and items reflecting her status as an icon, including a Reba Barbie and Reba lunchbox. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 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.

March 1, 4, 6, 8, 15, 25, 27, 30 – Nashville Predators Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville! The Predators home games are March 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets, March 4 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, March 6 vs. St. Louis Blues, March 8 vs. Blue Jackets, March 15 vs. St. Louis Blues, March 25 vs. Colorado Avalanche, March 27 vs. Buffalo Sabres, March 30 vs. Washington 3

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Capitals. Saturday, March 1 game begins at 2 pm, all other games begin at 7 pm. For single game tickets, call 1-800-745-3000, or go to ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office, open 10 am–5 pm, Monday–Saturday. For more information, visit predators.nhl.com.

March 1 – Mardi Gras Y’all Riverfront Park, Downtown. Nashville’s riverfront will be home to this inaugural event from noon to 10 pm, featuring live music performances, jugglers, magicians, fire spinners, dancers, comedians, karaoke, and a late night performance by Music City Burlesque. The Nashville Food Truck Association will be providing 15 trucks of various fare, including crawfish and gumbo. Free admission, and lots of beads! More details at mardigrasyall.com.

Through March 2 – Nashville Lawn and Garden Show Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. Tennessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. Walk through interactive displays from some of Middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies. Free lectures, variety of plants, seeds, home décor, gardening equipment, books, and free advice for your next gardening project. Admission: $10/Adults, $9/ Seniors, $1/Children 12 and under. Hours: Saturday 10 am–8 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Call (615) 8767680 or visit nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.

March 4 – Fat Tuesday Pub Crawl Second Avenue, Downtown. Dress up and celebrate Fat Tuesday with Yazoo Brewery and their free Pub Crawl. Enjoy beers, beads, and giveaways including a trip for two to New Orleans. Check in will start at 6 pm at Hooters. Pub Crawl begins at 7 pm. All participants get free beads and party favors. See more at yazoobrew.com/mardi-nashville.

March 5-8 – 2014 OVC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. The Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship participating teams include Austin Peay, Belmont, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Kentucky, Jacksonville State, Morehead State, Murray State, Southeast Missouri, SIUE, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, and UT Martin. Purchase your tickets and get more details at ovcsports.com.

events March 6 – Napa in Nashville Hard Rock Cafe, 100 Broadway. Notes for Education™ is proud to present this benefit event for music education in our schools, bringing Nashville songwriters together with Napa Valley winemakers for an intimate evening of entertainment. All guests will have the opportunity to enjoy music and wine presented directly by those who hold the stories – the winemakers and songwriters. Must be 21 years old to attend. Tickets available starting at 5:45, event begins at 6 pm, cost is $85.

March 12 – Champions Challenge Tennis Tournament Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Pat Cash, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors will reprise their epic “Super Saturday” semifinal matches from the 1984 U.S. Open. Thirty years after their fabled semifinal confrontations at Flushing Meadows, Cash will play against Lendl and McEnroe will compete against Connors in semifinal matches. This one-night tournament features three matches; two one-set semifinal matches, followed by a one-set championship match. Tickets are $28.65–$204.50, available at ticketmaster.com.

March 15 – Andrew Jackson’s Birthday Celebration at The Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Celebrate the 246th birthday of Andrew Jackson – the orphaned son of Irish immigrants who grew up to become a Tennessee pioneer and one of America’s foremost military heroes, political leaders, and seventh president of the United States. A special ceremony honoring the President and General will take place at 11 am featuring The Honorable William Koch, Tennessee Supreme Court Justice, as keynote speaker. Birthday cake will be served at noon. Living history demonstrations and fun games and activities will be held on the grounds between 9 am and 4:30 pm. Half price admission all day. Visit thehermitage.com for a detailed schedule.

March 15 – Franklin Main Street Brew Fest Downtown Franklin. Beer lovers will enjoy a taste of some of the best local, national and international brews with 70 craft beers at 30-plus tasting sites from 6–9 pm, along with Celtic performers and plenty of Irish cheer! Taste some of the latest local, national and international additions to an explod5

ing micro-brewery market while exploring downtown Franklin’s historic retail district. Tickets are $40/person. Advance registration recommended at downtownfranklintn.com/events/brewfest.

March 15 – St. Puppy’s Day Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Avenue South. The Nashville Humane Association will be on site from 10 am to 3 pm with pet adoptions, pet photos, a St. Puppy’s Day parade, pet costume contest, retail vendors, samples, doggie play area, K9 demonstration and much more! Bring the family! Admission is $5 for two-legged, and four-legged are free.

March 22 – Star Party Edwin Warner Park, 7311 Highway 100. Join the Adventure Science Center, Sudekum Planetarium, and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society for a look at the winter night sky from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Dress warmly! sudekumplanetarium.com/starparties

March 25-29 – Tin Pan South 10 Venues throughout Music City. Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is the world’s largest all-songwriter festival. Thousands of fans attended last year, which featured nearly 350 songwriters and more

events than 90 performances at Nashville’s top venues. The talented artists that penned your favorite songs tell the stories behind those songs, and perform them in their original form. Nowhere else in the world can you hear so much original music in one place. Passes for multiple performances go on sale March 3rd. Tickets are available at the door for each show. For more information visit tinpansouth.com.

March 27-30 – Southern Women’s Show Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. This annual event attracts thousands of local women each year with fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, beauty tips, health screenings, decorating ideas and personal growth opportunities – all tailored especially for women – as well as celebrity appearances. It’s the perfect opportunity to grab a girlfriend and try out new products and services, consult with experts and register for prizes and giveaways. Admission is $12/Adult, $6/Youth 6–12, and free for children under 6 with paying adult. “Taste of Home Cooking School” is additional. Hours are Thursday and Saturday 10 am–7 pm, Friday 10 am– 8 pm, and Sunday 11 am–6 pm.

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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March 1 & 2 – Sister Act

March at the Nashville Symphony

March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687-6401. This month’s events are Haydn & Strauss on March 1 at 8 pm; Ben Folds’ Piano Concerto on March 13 at 7 pm and March 14 and 15 at 8 pm; Itzhak Perlman on March 18 at 7 pm; Kenny Loggins on March 20 at 7 pm and March 21 and 22 at 8 pm; Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle on March 24 at 7:30 pm (without orchestra); Sibelius & Elgar on March 27 at 7 pm and March 28 and 29 at 8 pm; Preservation Hall Jazz Band on March 30 at 7:30 pm (without orchestra). 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.

March at the Ryman Auditorium The historic Ryman Auditorium is located downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North and has been named Pollstar’s Concert Industry Theatre of the Year three times, most recently in 2011, and was voted 2009 Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. Concerts and events this month are TENsational: Choral Blast! on March 4; Band of Horses on March 5; Emblem3 on March 7; Young The Giant on March 11; The Sing-Off on March 12; Widespread Panic on March 13/14; Bob Weir & RatDog on March 15; The Moody Blues on March 20; Crosby, Stills & Nash on March 21; Pentatonix on March 22; Gavin DeGraw (pictured) on March 26; Gabriel Iglesias on March 28; Amy Schumer on March 30. Buy tickets from any Ticketmaster location, the Ryman box office or online at ticketmaster.com or ryman.com. Call (615) 458-8700. 8

Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Broadway’s feelamazing musical comedy smash! Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent! A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship and a reason to rejoice! Tickets are $20–$75. For showtimes and tickets call (615) 782-4040 or online at tpac.org.

Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. Whether it’s the girl we all know that should never, ever drink liquor, the mind-reading piano player who can make or break an evening with a song, or the pack of girls who always go to the bathroom in a group, it’s all in this fast-paced sketch comedy that takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. The show includes audience participation as well! Games have audience members choosing sides in Would You Rather, guessing songs in Name That Tune, or even finding love as the compatibility of different contestants is tested in Match Maker. It is “2 parts comedy, 1 part social games, mixed and served.” Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.

March 4, 11, 18 & 25 – The Doyle and Debbie Show Zanies Comedy Club, 2025 8th Avenue South. The Doyle and Debbie Show is a hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars. Not only is the script hysterical, but so are the finelycrafted country songs, such as “Whine Whine Twang Twang” and “Fat Women in Trailers.” The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 with a two item minimum. It is an 18-and-over show that begins at 7 pm. Call (615) 269-0221 for reservations or go to zanies. com. For more information and to hear the music, visit doyleanddebbie.com.

March 4 & 5 – Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. One lesson to learn in life, you can’t scorn a woman and think you’ve achieved an accomplishment. It never works out!

Enjoy this unpredictable and entertaining show presented by Tyler Perry. Showtime is 8 pm and tickets are $42.50. Call the Box Office at (615) 7824040 or online at tpac.org.

cators; $14 for children or students with valid ID; $12 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available from the Box Office at (615) 252-4675 or online at nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

March 6-15 – Circle Players present Shrek, The Musical

Through March 9 – Studio Tenn presents Frost/Nixon

Lipscomb University, Collins Auditorium, 3901 Granny White Pike. Based on the award-winning DreamWorks film, Shrek, The Musical is this year’s must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed, Donkey, as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday Matinee at 3:30 pm. Tickets: Individual/$15, Faculty/$10, Student/$5. For tickets call the Lipscomb Box Office at 615-966-7075 or visit circleplayers.net.

Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Frost/ Nixon is a true account of the 1977 battle of wits between British talk show host David Frost and the recently resigned Richard Nixon, each striving to unnerve and unravel the other in front of millions on live television. The hushed intimacy of the Franklin Theatre will lend fresh immediacy and a thick air of suspense to this riveting historical drama. Tickets are $47.50–$67.50. For more information on the company visit studiotenn.com.

Through March 9 – Number the Stars

March 13 – George Thorogood & The Destroyers at the Wildhorse Saloon

Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal winning juvenile novel of World War II. Through the terrified eyes of tenyear-old Annemarie Johansen, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles seven thousand people (almost the entire Jewish population of Nazioccupied Denmark) across the sea to Sweden and safety. But Annemarie finds it isn’t enough to just watch history unfold. A moving adventure based on inspiring, real-life events. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for seniors over 65 and military or edu-

Located on Second Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. This month’s special concert is George Thorogood & The Destroyers – 40 Years Strong on March 13 at 7:30 pm. This show is George Thorogood’s electrifying Capitol/EMI salute to the Chess record label and its immortal artists. Chess’ studio spawned timeless ‘50s and ‘60s recordings by Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and Howlin’ Wolf, which served as inspiration for the Rolling Stones and their

Blair School of Music Concert Series March 14 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram Hall The Blair Keyboard Department presents Especially Espagnole! March 16 at 3:00 p.m. in Ingram Hall The Blair School of Music 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration March 17 at 8:00 p.m. in Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall The Blair Woodwind Quintet presents A Musical Travelogue March 22 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram Hall The Blair String Quartet with special guest Melvin Chen, deputy dean at Yale University, on piano

information: blair.vanderbilt.edu

March 28 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram Hall Pianist Craig Nies performs a program including works by Blair alumna Shelby Flowers and current student Jack Coen March 31 at 8:00 p.m. in Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall BMI Nightcap Series presents Philip Dikeman, flute, Jared Hauser, oboe, and friends in an eclectic evening of ensembles 9

performing arts blues-rocking brethren, and then lit a fire under their successors George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Tickets are $20–$75. Call (615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com.

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The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Billy Joel is one North. A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman continues ofmore-than-100-year the highest grossing in thethe world. its musictouring traditionartists by offering best sold over 150 his inHaving entertainment. Built as million a churchalbums in 1892,globally, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Olepopular Opry from music has remained among the most in 1943-1974, wassinger/songwriter/composer completely renovated in 1994. Byisday, the world.and The the you can take a museum tour that showcases the legendsixth best-selling recording artist of all time and ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, thecan third best-selling solo artist. Tickets are you return to the premier performance hall for$43.85– one of $123.50. detailsscheduled at bridgestonearena.com. many showsMore and concerts year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and20 CitySearch.com voted12 it one of the five "Best March through has April – Tennessee Places to Hear Live Music" in presents America for the third year in a Repertory Theatre Company row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing event schedule.

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SECONd FIddLE sounds and pulsing rhythms of New York City Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower underscore this multiple Tony Award winner from Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. Stephen Company contemporary This is whatSondheim. you've imagined Nashvilleistoasbe, great country and and relevant aspeople. ever while featuring a brilliant enmusic friendly Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of ergetic score containing many of Sondheim’s bestthis realsongs. deal country music Wednesdays, honky tonk. CMT filmed their loved Tuesdays, Thursdays at show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd 6:30 pm, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 and here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca7:30used pmby(no March 22nd). ForHalftime tickets tion Timmatinee McGraw’s on Monday Night Football and for more go toVisit tpac.org. Show the information NFL 2006 season. the website at www. thesecondfiddle.com.

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time” (USA Today). Tickets are $40–$160. For showtimes and tickets call (615) 782-4040 or online at tpac.org. cont. on pg. 30

dining Aquarium Restaurant

Cantina Laredo

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 the 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. Many guest stars appear 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. Dinner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com

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Opry Backstage Grill

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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

Sip the finest margarita Taste guacamole made for you Savor fresh seafood and steaks

The Gulch

592 12th ave s. 615.259.9282

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 Hermitage Museum Store 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.

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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!

The Johnny Cash 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

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Opry Originals Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area is 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.

Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. A great spot for music gift items and souvenirs including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel.

Soundstar Entertainment Group An award-winning music producer offering promotion for talent to achieve record contracts and radio play. For more information call (615) 369-1366 or go to soundstarentertainment.com or visionwayrecords.com.

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 www.woodcutsfineart.

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. Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road. Listed as one of America’s grandest mansions by Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine, this 1853 Greek Revival mansion only minutes from downtown is the place where the bloodlines of Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral and Funny Cide started. Living History programs are featured daily. Most of the demonstrations will center around the Frontier Life era 1790–1820. Demonstrations vary and include gardening, blacksmithing and cooking. Restaurant and gift shop on property. Call (615) 356-0501 or log on to bellemeadeplantation.com. Belmont Mansion 1700 Acklen Avenue, Belmont College Campus. This 1850’s Italianate villa has long been recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am– 4 pm, Sunday, 1– 4 pm, closed all major holidays. Call (615) 460-5459 or go to belmontmansion.com for more information. Bicentennial Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park, with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, and an amphitheater. The scenery and atmosphere give visitors a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder. Walk along a timeline inscribed with tidbits of Tennessee history. The wall of history breaks up during the Civil War, representing the breakup of the United States. Then, in 1865, the wall lines back up again, showing reunification after the war ended. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains represent one of Tennessee major rivers. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, float-

ing on water and rotating, pays tribute to the 5,631 Tennesseans killed during World War II. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS. 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, events shelter, sand volleyball courts, a dog park, and an exercise trail. Hours: dawn to 11 pm daily. 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. In the summer and fall there are themed art installations in the gardens that change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. Admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors (65+), $10 for college students with ID; $7 for youth 3 to 17, and free to children ages 2 and under. There is a 50% discount for military personnel with current ID. Parking $3. Special rates are offered for group tours. Call (615) 353-9827 for details. See the website at cheekwood.org. Cooter’s Place 2613-B McGavock Pike, across from the Opryland Hotel, Exit 12 off Briley Parkway. Enjoy Cooter’s fabulous display of props, costumes and memorabilia from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. There are regular appearances by Ben “Cooter” Jones 23

attractions and other cast members. See the General Lee “01” car from the show, and purchase treats like Daisy’s Homemade Country Honey, Uncle Jesse’s Finest Batch of Apple Cider, along with Dukes Of Hazzard hats, T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, pictures and diecast General Lee cars. Open daily at 9 am. Call (615) 872-8358 for more information, or on the web at cootersplace.com. 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. Visit the largest popular music museum in the world, and experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Plus, take a tour of historic RCA Studio B – where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Museum open daily 9 am–5 pm. Call (615) 416-2001 for more information or log onto their website at countrymusichalloffame.com. Fort Nashborough 170 First Avenue North. This reconstruction of the original settlement of Nashville is authentic in many details, reflecting the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Located in Riverfront Park, the self-guided tour facility is convenient to shopping, restaurants, hotels and museums in downtown Nashville. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway. The downtown attraction features many traveling exhibitions, and focuses on art education for the community, for children and adults alike. Open Monday–Wednesday and Saturday 10 am–5:30 pm, Thursday and Friday 10 am–9 pm and Sunday 1–5:30 pm. For more information, call (615) 244-3340 or log on to fristcenter.org. 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 on the Cumberland. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson. com. 24

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 Rascal Flatts, Charles Esten, Lorrie Morgan, Parmalee, Montgomery Gentry, Janelle Arthur, Pam Tillis, Crystal Gayle, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Clint Black, Josh Turner, Dustin Lynch, Charlie Daniels Band, Easton Corbin, Craig Morgan, Ronnie Milsap, and more! Shows are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm. Tuesday shows March through December also at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tours 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House 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 through 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-in-alifetime 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. Operating hours mid-November through March: 9 am– 4:30 pm. 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) 889-2941, thehermitage.com. Historic Mansker’s Station Frontier Life Center 705 Caldwell Drive, in Moss-Wright Park, Good lettsville. This staffed, living history site represents the station built by Kasper Mansker in the late 18th-century. Six times a year, artisans, craftsmen and volunteers populate the station for a week-

end, giving a true representation of pioneer life. Also located in Manskers Station is the Bowen House, a plantation house of the era. A tour of the house and the Station begins inside the house with a short film which gives the history of both of the sites. Tours of the house and station are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Group rates available. Call (615) 859-FORT (3678) for more information. 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 countrymusichalloffame.com.

(615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com. Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike. (615) 742-7445. 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 – definitely not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for youth (ages 6-17) and free for kids ages 5 and under. Call for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.

Jack Daniels Distillery tour 182 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg. Between 9 am and 4:30 pm daily, tours last an hour and fifteen minutes and start anywhere from every fifteen minutes to an hour, depending on the crowds. For a nominal fee, Jack Daniel’s is now offering Distillery tours, which include a sampling of the hometown product. Be sure to ask about these enhanced tours upon arriving at the Visitor Center. End the tour with lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House, in operation since 1908. Reservations recommended. 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. Hours are 11 am to WildhorseSaloon.com | 615-902-8200 7 pm seven days a week. For more information call

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attractions 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. NashTrash Tours 772 Harrison Street. Tours begin and end at the south end of the Nashville Farmer’s Market. The Jugg Sisters’ adults-only big pink bus tours take visitors past country music landmarks of the city, such as the Ryman, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Wildhorse Saloon and Printer’s Alley, while they give an hysterical account of country music legends and their not-so-proud moments. This 90-minute tour is performance as much as information. BYOB coolers of wine or beer are permitted. No one under 15 years of age is allowed, including babies. Public tours usually run just once a day Tuesday through Friday and twice a day on Saturday. Tours do not run on Sundays, Mondays or major holidays. Call (615) 226-7300 or 800-3422132 for reservations, and call well ahead of time as the tour fills well in advance. For more information, see the website at nashtrash.com 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 $39.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvillenightlife.com. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pan26

das, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Take a spin on the Patton Family Wild Animal Carousel and ride several hand-carved animals like a giant anteater, komodo dragon, or a clouded leopard cub. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. DinoTrek, a hair-raising adventure featuring lifelike dinosaurs, returns Spring 2014. Run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground, and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. The Parthenon Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this building is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also art exhibits showcased there. A Nashville treasure! Radnor Lake State Park 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. The park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place. Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. 2003, 2004 and 2011 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards “Theater Of The Year” and 2009 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 yearround. For tickets, visit the Ryman Box Office, call (615) 889-3060, or log onto ryman.com for an event schedule.

Ryman Tours Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. Take the self-guided tour where you’ll discover the divine inspiration behind the building’s construction as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in the 1880’s in the welcome video. Self-guided tours are $14 for adults, and $9 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $18 and $13. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.

See 7,200 square feet of sports-related exhibits, get a chance to play virtual-reality basketball, experience the strength-training apparatus used by Olympic swimmers, and play an exciting NASCAR video game. There’s also sports memorabilia galore, so leave plenty of time for your kids to locate artifacts associated with their favorite sports hero. Tickets are $2 for a tour of the museum, and $10 for a behind-the-scenes tour of Bridgestone Arena.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center 505 Deaderick Street, downtown. TPAC is home to the Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Opera, the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, the Nashville Ballet and the Tennessee State Museum. There are three performance venues, named for the three U.S. presidents who hailed from Tennessee (Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater and Andrew Johnson Theater). For tickets or schedule, call Ticketmaster at 255-ARTS (2787); for administration call 782-4000. Website is tpac.org.

Tennessee State Capitol Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been restored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appearance. Free guided tours are provided by Tennessee State Museum. Tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol every hour, on the hour; with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Main floor of Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway.

Tennessee State Museum Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms,

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battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday –Saturday, from 10 am – 5 pm and 1– 5 pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Admission is free. Parking is at paid lots on weekdays. Free parking on weekends at the State Employee parking lots located to the west of the State Capitol, off of Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, toll free at 1-800-407-4324 or at the website tnmuseum.org. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway, downtown. No visit to Music City is complete without a stop at the worlds most famous honkytonk. Legendary stars like Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Faron Young, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Cochran and Mel Tillis sang and wrote songs there and the tradition continues to this day. Continuous live music with the big stars performing at Midnight Madness every Tuesday night starting at 10 pm, hosted by John Stone. Call (615) 726-0463 or tootsies.net. 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.

attractions Visitor Information Centers There are two Visitor Information Centers in Nashville, both downtown. One is at Fifth and Broadway in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, (615) 259-4747. Open 8 am–5:30 pm Monday–Saturday; 10 am–5 pm on Sundays providing museum displays, maps, information and discounted tickets to all attractions and Nashville souvenirs. The second Visitor Information Center is at 1 Nashville Place, 150 Fourth Avenue North in the lobby of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, (615) 259-4700. Open 8 am–5 pm Monday– Friday, this visitor center offers upscale souvenirs that are exclusively music-related, along with maps, attractions information and discounted tickets. Warner Parks Located off Highway 100, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks offer some of the city’s best do-it-yourself recreational opportunities, with trails for riding horses and hiking and paved roads for biking, walking, running or exploring in a car. There is also plenty of open space for playing frisbee, picnicking, or just getting some fresh air. Dogs are welcome in the parks. In May, Edwin Warner Park is host to the Iroquois Steeplechase, run since the 1930s, which has one of the richest purses in the country. 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.

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galleries & exhibits

Through March 25 – Texture Defined Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Boulevard. Award-winning visual artists Elizabeth LaPenna, Charla Steele, C. Paige White, and Rita Cortini Kennedy. (615) 356-7170, nashvillejcc.org

March 28-30 – Chestnut Group Art Show

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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. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org

Centennial Art Center 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park. Contemporary art from area artists. (615) 862-8442, nashville.gov/cac

the month of march: March 1 – First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown Nashville. A festive atmosphere with participating venues from Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway from 6 to 9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play

March 7 – First Friday Franklin Art Crawl Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be from 6 to 9 pm. franklinartscene.com

March 14 - April 12 – The Landscape: Views and Variations Haynes Galleries, 1600 Division Street. Light is a muse, a point of reverence, a revelation. Each distinguished artist harnesses that light to create something vibrant, something dramatic. This show invites viewers to become part of the drama and the intrigue – to step into the light. (615) 312-7000, haynesgalleries.com

Through March 15 – Luminous: The Encaustic Work of Tom Brydelsky Tinney Contemporary, 237 Fifth Avenue North. (615) 255-7816, tinneycontemporary.com 30

Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. The Chestnut Group is a non-profit alliance of landscape artists and friends dedicated to the preservation of vanishing landscapes in Middle Tennessee. Paintings of historic landmarks significant to Franklin’s history will be made available for purchase. (615) 794-0903, carnton.org

Through May 11 at The Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway. Frank Lloyd Wright: Building the Imperial Hotel explores how a single Western architect approached the melding of Japanese and Western aesthetics to create a hotel that was intended to symbolize both cultural exchange and Japan’s modernity. Looking East: Western Artists and the Allure of Japan explores the fruitful encounter between East and West by showing Japanese ukiyo-e prints and decorative arts alongside the paintings and prints of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch and the furniture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Lain York: Selections from the National Gallery presents recent works that were inspired by eighteenth-and nineteenth-century texts, political cartoons, and engravings. (615) 244-3340, fristcenter.org

Through August 17 – The James M. Cowan Collection Parthenon Museum, 2600 West End Avenue. 63 paintings by 19th and 20th-century American artists, emphasizing the landscape and seascape. (615) 862-8431, parthenon.org

Through August 31 – Slaves and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick Street. 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.

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