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Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole OpryGrand Ole Opry shows are per-formed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in September. 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, com-edy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experienc-ing the thrill for the very first time. Artists sched-
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uled to appear this month include Loretta Lynn (pictured), Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie Milsap, Montgomery Gentry, Chris Janson, Old Dominion, Crystal Gayle, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
September 1-3 – Live On The GreenPublic Square Park, downtown Nashville. The historic Metropolitan Courthouse serves as a fantastic backdrop for these free concerts, show-casing Nashville’s emerging musical talent and well-known national acts. Headliners: Young The Giant, Band of Horses, and Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals. liveonthegreen.net
September 1, 9-11, 16-18 – Nashville Sounds Home GamesFirst Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor-league ballpark. The Nashville Sounds final home game is September 1 vs. Iowa Cubs at 6:35 pm. Playoff games will be September 9-11 and 16-18. nashvillesounds.com
September 2 – Zoovie Night: How to Train Your Dragon 2Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road. Zoovie Nights start at 6 pm, and includes games, inflatables, music, and after-hour access to the carousel and zipline. When the sun goes down the evening’s feature film will play on a large in-flatable screen, so pack a blanket and head to the Zoo! Included with same day admission, $6 after 6 pm, free for members, additional for carousel and zipline. nashvillezoo.org
September 3 – Musicians Corner Centennial Park, West End Avenue and 27th Avenue North. Be a part of Music City’s family-friendly festival and giant lawn party with stel-lar music, a mix of Nashville’s best food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. Saturday afternoon, 12 noon–5 pm, featuring Emmylou Harris, Andrew Ripp, Fiona Culley, Vanderbilt Melodores, Grace Theisen, Ty Cooper, Kiya Lacey. musicianscornernashville.com
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Johnny Cash Museum119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the larg-est 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 in-clude stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimen-sional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyr-ics 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. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. Staff members include Cash family mem-bers and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
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eventsSeptember 9-11 – Nashville Greek Fest4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture with savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and educational tours. $3 admission tickets are valid for the entire weekend. Free for children 12 and under, military, police and fire personel (with ID). Free parking for all guests, free shuttle service (lim-ited hours). nashvillegreekfestival.com
September 9-11 – Italian Lights FestivalBicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Parkway. Celebrate the culture and cuisine of the old country, with a dash of southern charm, in a family-friendly environment. Savor food, wine, and music celebrating vibrant Italian traditions with a nod to Music City hospitality. Entertainment high-lights include the Frank Sinatra Music Celebration on Friday night, and television and recording sensation Nathan Pacheco on Saturday. Enter the meatball eating and grape stomping contests, take part in free wine tastings Saturday and Sunday, and shop the Craft Fair. Free admission. italianlights.org
September 9-18 – Tennessee State Fair Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. “A Tennessee Tradition” continues the longstanding traditions of family entertainment, educational experiences and Volunteer state pride.
Experience thrilling rides at the Midway, the wide variety of competitions, and mouth-watering fair foods. Must-sees include the Great Lakes Timber Show, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, Hedrick’s Racing Pigs, African Acrobats, Korso The Magician, and the popular Western Comedy Show. tnstatefair.org
September 10 – Dragon Boat FestivalEast Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly across from downtown Nashville. Fans cheer 1000 paddlers in 46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kong-style dragon boats, and celebrate the long tradi-tion of dragon boat racing with a cultural festival unlike any other in Music City. Celebration dances will be performed by the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville. Opening ceremony at 8 am, Races be-gin at 9 am, Drummer’s parade at 11 am, Award Ceremony for race winners and spirit awards, in-cluding best-dressed drummer, best-decorated tent, and highest-pledge earner at 2:30 pm. nash-villedragonboat.org
September 10 – Middle Tennessee Highland GamesThe Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun-filled day of music, dancing, exhi-
s pend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare op-portunities to view diverse exhibi-
tions featuring many genres of artwork. Some venues present live music, and many serve complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres.
September 2 – Franklin Friday Art CrawlDowntown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com
September 3 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmo-sphere and participating venues welcome you
to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashville-downtown.com/play
September 3 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo)Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer-cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop-ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com
September 10 – East Side Art StumbleEast Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu-dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com
art crawlsThese monthly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and support their work.
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bitions, games, competitions, as well as food and craft vendors. The 9 am–5 pm festival is family and dog-friendly! thehermitage.com
September 10 – Wine On The River Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. Travel through 10 different global regions and sample wine, beer, and spirits specific to that region and a restaurant featuring a culturally themed menu. Enjoy the soothing sounds of live jazz at Nashville’s largest wine tasting event, with breathtaking views over-looking downtown Nashville. wineontheriver.com
September 10, 29, 30 – Fairgrounds SpeedwayFairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us for the best priced sports ticket in Nashville! Admission $10; $8 seniors and chil-dren 6-12; $5 military; 5 and under free. Free Bouncy Houses for the kids! Coolers allowed! fair-groundsspeedwaynashville.com
September 10-11 – Vintage Base BallCarnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs or blankets and take in a base ball game played by 1860s rules. Games start on Saturday 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm; Sunday: 12 pm, 2:30 pm. boft.org
September 11, 18, 25 – Sundays LIVE! at the Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Experience the 19th century come to life! Interact with historic figures of all social classes and backgrounds, meet beautiful farm animals and na-tive wildlife, taste authentic southern biscuits, har-vest the plantation crops, meet with soldiers from the War of 1812 and the Civil War, learn to duel like a Tennessee gentleman, and much more! 12 noon–5 pm. thehermitage.com
September 11, 25 – Titans FootballNissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans September 11 vs. Minnesota Vikings and September 25 vs. Oakland Raiders, both at 12 pm. titansonline.com
September 16 – Full Moon Pickin’ PartyWarner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old 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: $7–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
September 17 – Heritage Music FestivalGrassmere Historic Home, Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. The inaugural event, featur-ing singer-songwriter Jeff Black and a slew of tal-ent for all ages, will honor the Zoo’s history with Americana style music on the front lawn and liv-ing history demonstrations on the back. Grab a blanket and spend the day listening to great mu-sic while learning about the life and times of a few Nashvillians over the last 200 years including the the last two residents of Grassmere Home. Event included in the cost of admission; food, souvenirs, and additional activities available for purchase. 10 am-6 pm. nashvillezoo.org
September 17 – Music at the MansionTwo Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent 1802 Federal style brick home was once the cen-terpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend a memorable evening on the lawn listening to Big Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket, or purchase gourmet sandwiches, sides, sweets and beverages on site, starting at 7 pm. $5/person, $20/family car, members free, friendsoft-woriversmansion.org
September 18 – Jazz on the CumberlandCumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sun-set, and watch the downtown skyline light up overlooking the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the area’s best local, regional, and na-tional jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets wel-come. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, water slides, and food trucks. Free evening event (5:30–8 pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge.
September 16-18 – African Street FestivalHadley Park, 1037 28th Avenue North. This free family-oriented festival includes the cultures of the Caribbean, North, Central and South America
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and other places around the world where African culture is represented. Highlights include the Children’s Pavilion, arts and crafts, drumming, dance, storytelling, tasty authentic African, American and other cuisines; an eclectic mix of live music – African, reggae, Latin, R&B, jazz, gos-pel, neo-soul, country, blues, African drumming, spoken word, dance, and more! A cultural and educational experience for all! aacanashville.org
September 20-25 – Americana Music Festival & Conference200 acts performing in 14 music venues across Music City. Legendary artists, rising stars and in-dustry professionals come together for four days of music and education. The conference features numerous panels, seminars and much more, proudly providing Nashville’s most educational music industry forum. Get the full schedule at americanamusic.org.
September 23-25 – Fall Craft FairCentennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One-of-a-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are per-fect gifts for friends, family… and yourself! Enjoy food from area vendors, family-friendly activities
in the Kids’ Tent and demonstrations from artisans aimed to educate as they create pieces in front of your eyes. Friday and Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Free and open to the public. tennesseecrafts.org
September 23-25 – Nashville Flea MarketThe Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand-made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven-dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy-ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org
September 27, 29 – Nashville Predators Preseason Home GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville on September 27 vs. Florida Panthers at 2:30 pm; September 29 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at 6 pm. predators.nhl.com
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Ricci; September 2: Jazz guitarist Geary Moore; September 8: Duette, a vocal duo; September 9: Pop trio East Side Story; September 15: Sultry, soulful vocalist Arte’Mis; September 22: Classical guitarist Grant Ferris; September 23: Elegant jazz duo Meet the Seavers; September 30: Singer-songwriter Rae Hering; fingerstyle guitar player Dan Bankhurst. fristcenter.org
September 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-30 – Picture PerfectChaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. In Picture Perfect, Ron Mallory has girl trouble. It seems his dream girl is just that – a dream who only exists in his imagination and the picture frames he bought at Walmart! His buddy Bill has girl troubles too, but of a totally different kind – his girl doesn’t exist either but he has to convince a lawyer she does. Enter Valerie (a girl from Rent-a-Date) and Trixie (the pizza delivery girl), and suddenly you have more women, real or imagined, than either man can handle. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com
September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 – Puss In BootsNashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Wishing Chair’s newest creation pays homage to Tom Tichenor’s first ever puppet show at the Nashville Public Library in 1938. This colorful show features an original jazzy score by Nashville singer-songwriter Chris Walters. Brand new marionettes created by Wishing Chair will tell the story of a clever cat, an innocent boy and one hungry ogre. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
September 2– Snap on 2&4The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Guitarist James DaSilva will assemble a band and mu-sic for a contemporary album project to be released in the fall. Soft drinks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $25, High school and college students: $15. nashvillejazz.org
September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-
September at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: September 9: Ben Folds with the Nashville Symphony; September 11: Boyz II Men with the Nashville Symphony at Ascend Amphitheater; September 22-24: Mahler’s Second; September 26: Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!; September 29: Peter Cetera. 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.
September at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s outstanding lineup: September 3: Just for Men presents The National Beard & Moustache Championships; September 10: Brian Regan; September 11: The Kidz Bop Kids: Life of the Party Tour; September 15: Lake Street Dive with Rubblebucket; September 25: Melanie Martinez with Handsome Ghost; September 26: 3 Doors Down with Pop Evil and Red Sun Rising; September 27: Yusuf / Cat Stevens (pictured); September 30: John Prine with Amanda Shires. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticket-master outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 30 – Music at the FristFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays and Fridays at 6 pm. September 1: Folksinger Nina
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paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville
September 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Courtyard ConcertsNashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Bring lunch and enjoy a different live outdoor concert each Tuesday, 11:45 am–1 pm. September 6: Viktor Krauss (instrumental with nods to classic rock and jazz); September 13: The WannaBeatles (Beatles music at its best); September 20: Songwriters Session with Marshall Chapman, Gary Nicholson and Don Henry; September 27: Paul Burch & WPA Ballclub (music of the late 1920’s genre-bending superstar Jimmie Rodgers). nashvillepubliclibrary.org
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Acoustic Pickin’ PartyCentennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue North. Bring an acoustic instrument, join the cir-cle and play along every Tuesday evening from 7–9 pm at Centennial Park. All styles of music
welcome, including originals. Great for ear train-ing, developing chops, and learning new tunes. Relaxed environment similar to porch-sitting and pickin’ with friends. Come with at least a couple tunes you’d like to play and an open mind. Ages 12–up. nashville.gov
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation 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. doyleanddebbie.com
September 9-11, 13-18 – EvitaAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Activist, suffragist, and venerated celebrity, Eva Perón captivated a nation as Argentina’s First Lady. The international musical sensation Evita chronicles her life and work, from her humble beginnings in the rural lowlands of South America through her ascent to fame, fortune, and untimely death. Broadway pow-erhouse Eden Espinosa and Tony award-winner Anthony Crivello star in Studio Tenn and TPAC’s custom-designed presentation, using the finest talents from Nashville and New York. Following its initial debut as rock opera concept album in 1976, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit stage production swept the 1980 Tony Awards, and has since been performed all over the world. studiotenn.com
September 1-2, 8-9 MacbethPerformed by the Nashville Shakespeare Festival Apprentice Company, Macbeth is something wicked and wild. Set here and now, Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy takes on new levels of horror as Macbeth and the audience are caught in the spell of the three weird sisters and the witchy Queen Hecate. Parental guid-ance is recommended, as murder and madness are the prevalent themes.
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Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. 6 pm: Food and drink vendors, Talking Shakespeare with nightly special guest speakers; 6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance begins. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
September 3-5, 10-11, 15-18 The Comedy of ErrorsShakespeare’s shortest and zaniest play gets a uniquely Nashville spin with original music by singer-songwriter-musicians David Olney, Lari White, Stan Lawrence and Jack Kingsley. Set in an Ephesus that looks a lot like Nashville in the late 1960s, this family-friendly comedy will get your toes tapping and your belly laughing. Two sets of identical twins, a troupe of madcap characters and a kicking country band will make for a most memorable summer evening.
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September 9-11, 15-18 – The Patron Saint of Losing SleepDarkhorse Chapel, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Actors Bridge, a professional theatre company, has pro-duced over 85 plays, including 14 world premieres and 60 Nashville premieres. When insomniac Ada, a call center representative, receives a call from a woman in need, she takes a trip to try and help her. Unfortunately, things go terribly wrong and Ada must confront her regrets, past and present, if she’s ever going to sleep again. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. Shows at 7 pm. actorsbridge.org
September 14, 22, 28 – Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re-served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com
September 15, 17, 25, 25, 28 – Afflicted: Daughters of SalemNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. The untold tale of the girls of Salem in 1691. Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren, and Betty Paris meet with the slave, Tituba, deep in the dark woods of Puritan New England. Denied all outlets for imagination, the girls unite in secret society. When the girls force Tituba to tell their for-tunes, they ignite a crucible of events that burns out of control, leading straight to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. In award-winning playwright Laurie Brooks’ fictionalized look into peer politics and teenage rebellion, alliances will be formed and betrayed, promises made and broken, power taken and lost – and through secrets, gossip, fear, lies and accusations, these young girls ignite a crucible of dark events that will brand them amongst the most notorious teenagers in American history. Following each performance, audience members will have the chance to participate in a unique post-show forum to delve into the themes of the play, a trademark of Brooks’ plays. The resolution of the play will happen in the forum. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
September 16-18 – Nashville Ballet presents CinderellaJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Choreography and story interpretation by Nashville Ballet’s
artistic director Paul Vasterling, with music by Sergei Prokofiev performed live by the Nashville Symphony. A final stroke of midnight changes it all when a beautiful princess, handsome prince and glass slipper come together on stage for a sparkling rendition of the fairytale Cinderella. Two menacing stepsisters (hilariously played by men) inject a little bit of humor into this whimsical love story that chances fate. A refreshing take on the classic tale, Vasterling’s Cinderella shows that any-thing can happen with a little magic and determi-nation. For all ages, 2 hours, including 2 intermis-sions. nashvilleballet.com
September 17 – Bluebird on the MountainVanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the op-portunity to stargaze through the grand telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singer-songwriters Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman, Don Schlitz with special guest Jellyroll Johnson will perform under Dyer’s open-air canopy. A $125 “carload ticket” allows you to bring up to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 5 pm. dyer.vanderbilt.edu
September 22 – Poet’s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusi-asts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. This month features art photographer and poet Lola White. Free and open to the public, 7–8 pm. scarrittbennett.org
September 22, 29 – Opry Country ClassicsEmanating from the Ryman Auditorium during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and fea-tures performances of the country music the world knows best performed by legends of the genre as well as the rising stars the legends have influenced. The fall run begins September 22, featuring perfor-mances from Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, and more. (615) 871-OPRY, opry.com
September 27 – Music in the MeadowOwl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening with jazz vocalist Christina Watson and her quartet of world-class musicians. Enjoy a hike and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/person, $75/car owlshill.org
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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing 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’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
Café Lula at the Ryman116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts you in the middle of the excitement. The menu features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service.
Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur-ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com
Cantina Laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and fam-ily. 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
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ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 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. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great downtown views. Open Monday–Saturday, 11 am–2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) 291-6759
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 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 to-day’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
Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant 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 Elephant2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau-rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. 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 enter-
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360 BistroGreat wine and food6000 Highway 100(615) 353-5604
The 404 KitchenEats with local flair404 12th Avenue South(615) 251-1404
Chateau WestTres Bien! Very French3408 West End Avenue(615) 432-2622
EtchUnique delicious creative303 Demonbreun Street(615) 522-0685
Giovanni RistoranteSplurge worthy Italian909 20th Avenue South(615) 760-5932
HuskBrilliant fresh food37 Rutledge Street(615) 256-6565
JosephineAmerican bistro cuisine2316 12th Avenue South(615) 292-7766
MargotDining fabulous – five stars1017 Woodland Street(615) 227-4668
MielFresh French cuisine343 53rd Avenue North(615) 298-3663
Rolf And DaughtersInnovative brilliant food and wine700 Taylor Street(615) 866-9897
SiloGourmet farm food1121 Fifth Avenue North(615) 750-2912
Silly GooseFresh and delicious1888 Eastland Avenue(615) 915-0757
The Southern Steak & OysterDelish150 Third Avenue South #110(615) 724-1762
Table 3 Restaurant & MarketFabulous French3821 Green Hills Village Drive(615) 739-6900
ViragoSushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street(615) 254-1902
2213 8th Ave. S.
(615) 891-4488
Open lunch and dinner—Mon.-Fri.
Open for dinner Sat.
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Food, Fun and entertainment for the whole family!
OPRY Mills • (615) 514-3000 • www.rainforestcafe.com
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Seats up to 40 Customized Group Menus Wi-Fi Accessible
OPRY MILLS MALL | (615) 649-0785 www.claimjumper.com
LUNCH • DINNER PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM
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Air Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-247-2262Air France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-225-2525 American Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-433-7300American Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-433-7300Delta Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-221-1212Delta Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-221-1212Frontier Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-432-1359KLM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-225-2525 Southwest Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-435-9792United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-241-6522United Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-241-6522
I M P O RTA N T N U M B E R SPolice non-emergency . . . . . . . . .(615) 862-8600Fire non-emergency . . . . . . . . . . . .(615) 862-5421
C A B C O M PA N I E S
Nashville Cab, Allied Cab . . . .(615) 333-3333
P U B L I C T R A N S P O RTAT I O NMetropolitan Transit AuthorityBus Schedules and Information . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 862-5950
S P O RT I N G E V E N T S T I C K E T SNashville Predators NHL . . . . . . . . . .(615) 770-PUCK (7825)
Bridgestone Center, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball . . . . . . . . . (615) 690-HITS (4487)
First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam WayTennessee Titans NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 565-4200
Nissan Stadium, One Titans Way
V I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R S 501 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4747
(in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at Fifth and Broadway)
150 Fourth Avenue North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4700(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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Known worldwide as The Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium was a house of worship before it became home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Today, the church-turned-concert hall captures the soul of Nashville and stands as one of the most awarded and storied performance venues in the world.
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK | TOURS DAILY 9 AM - 4 PM116 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEEFor updated tour, shop, and cafe hours or to shop online, visit ryman.com
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Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city. In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, venues and other memorable attractions. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more ar-eas throughout and surrounding Music City.
The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-
ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated 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 sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, 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 Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.
The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion 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, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
The Great EscapeFeaturing a huge selection of current and out-of-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, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
Hatch Show Print Store224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-ment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com
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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 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 MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores in-clude: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers in-clude 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 entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 SouthLocated 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 tele-vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry OriginalsLocated 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 Shop2804 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 Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex-clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week.
The Tennessee Museum StoreFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (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. woodcutsfineart.com
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in science! From the seven-story Adventure Tower to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features
nearly 175 hands-on exhibits fo-cused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth sci-ence. Award-winning programs
include daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Admission is $14 adults and teens; $11 children ages 2–12; $13 seniors (65+); free for tod-dlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, cul-ture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, $3/members. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with Tennessee history. An 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.
BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALSBriley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min-utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed).
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CARNTON PLANTATION1345 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. boft.org
CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon-ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk-ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his-torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more.
CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses American, European, and contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited 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. Explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s in the exhibit Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City. Other collections on dis-play feature Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley (through September 6), Zac Brown Band, and Alabama. Charlie Daniels: Million Mile Reflections opens September 23. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Upgrade to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org
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FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS919 Broadway. There is always something to mar-vel over in the spacious galleries of this magnifi-cent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. fristcenter.org
GRAND OLE OPRY2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-run-ning live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled
to appear this month include Loretta Lynn, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie Milsap, Montgomery Gentry (pictured), Chris Janson, Old Dominion, Crystal Gayle, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm.
For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURSGuided 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, in-cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en-
trance, 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 per-formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGEHome 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 archaeol-ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13–18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com
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JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collec-tion of Johnny Cash memora-bilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est 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 cos-tumes, 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 es-sence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. 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. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and cof-fee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
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HISTORIC COLLINSVILLEStep 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 1870s 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, nineteenth-century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities through-out the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open May 15–October 15, Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm, (931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most im-portant recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Call (615) 416-2001 or go to countrymusichalloffame.com.
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LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. 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. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fas-cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org
THE LOTZ HOUSE1111 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.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 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 leg-endary 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 fam-ily. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.
NASHVILLE ZOO3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the ev-eryday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian par-rots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your tick-et to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between your animal adventures, be sure to take
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• 2 Hour Musical Biography• 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s)• 6 Eras of the King’s Career• 30 Songs• 5 Costume Changes • 1 Performer!
“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.”
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Mondays and Thursdays6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show
Call for Tickets: (615) 758-0098TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER
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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, 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. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.
SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.
ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, or even step back in time on the walking tour at our Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. (615) 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don’t Just Visit Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shop-ping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway – Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction that takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. trolleytours.com
THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproduc-tions 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 fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.
RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an ener-getic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. There are chal-lenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scen-ery. Wildlife and plants are abun-dant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. radnorlake.org
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merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com
SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmo-sphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically. Throughout the Tower you will find one of a kind music themed elements that embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, 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
RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 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 a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building’s construction as you peruse arti-facts from more than a century of entertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman
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on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Free admission. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend park-ing at the state employee parking lots west of the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324. tnmuseum.org
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener-gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and 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 tick-ets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carv-ing of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful gar-den. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery ex-hibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquil-ity 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 chapel.upperroom.org.
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On view at the State Museum is an Egyptian mummy, almost 3,500 years old, that was first brought to Tennessee and exhibited at the State Capitol in 1860.
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