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For more than 200 years, music has shaped the history of Nashville. And in return,
Nashville has shaped the very nature of music in America and around the world.
Today, Music City still attracts not only visitors with a song in their hearts but also
thousands of songwriters, musicians, singers, producers and engineers from far
and wide. They are the heroes behind the hits and the true citizens of Music City,
the place and the creative spirit. And you can catch most of them...
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the stage is set, and the curtain is rising as Music City
embarks on a new era in the meetings industry.
Already recognized as a premier host city, the
renovations at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Centerand construction of the Music City Center and Omni Nashville
Hotel downtown are expanding the capacity to welcome even
more groups to this world-renowned destination.
At 1.2 million square feet, the Music City Center triples the
current downtown convention space and is the centerpiece of
an exciting new meeting and event campus that encompasses
Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum,
the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the new Omni Nashville
Hotel. Best of all, the campus is literally just steps away from
all of downtowns popular entertainment and dining venues.
The Music City Center, which opens its doors in early 2013,
features a 350,000-square-foot exhibit hall with uninterrupted
spans of space and an acoustic design allowing it to double
as a concert hall. The facility also includes 57 meeting rooms,
a 57,000-square-foot ballroom and 32 loading docks for ultimate
exibility. The project, which is committed to garnering LEED
silver certication, seamlessly incorporates green space with
a thoroughly modern design aesthetic that includes nativelimestone facades and a curved rooine mirroring the
rolling hills of Middle Tennessee.
Located just across the street, the Omni Nashville Hotel,
also opening in 2013, will serve as the headquarters property
for the Music City Center. Featuring 800 rooms and suites and
an additional 80,000 square feet in meeting and event space, the
Omni Nashville will capture the citys spirit through innovative
design and elegantly appointed interiors. The hotel will include
retail venues, a large tness center, multiple dining options,
pool and luxurious Mokara spa.
Adding to the excitement, the Omni Nashville will connect
to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The famed
musical landmark is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion that
will increase exhibit areas and dovetail with the museum and hotel
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at various levels. The Country Music Hall of Fame will also operatean 800-seat theater adjacent to the hotels meeting space, and music
memorabilia will be displayed in designated areas of the hotel.
The current Nashville Convention Center continues to serve
guests with its signature attention to detail and customer service.
Plans are in the works to transition the center into a Medical
Trade Mart after the Music City Center is operational. Nashvilles
worldwide reputation as a leader in health-care services, research and
management makes it the logical choice to host such an ambitious
project. Already, the Healthcare Information and Management
Systems Society has announced it will relocate its headquarters
to Nashville as part of the 1.5-million-square-foot project.On the northeast side of town, the magnicent Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention Center has undergone a stunning
transformation. When the rains came down in Nashville in May
2010, the resulting ood caused damage to the beloved resort.
But there has been an incredible silver lining. The Gaylord Opryland
leadership team committed to re-imagining public and private
spaces to exceed every expectation. The result is simply spectacular.
The Cascades Lobby features a contemporary new look, along
with ve new restaurants and lounges, and a VIP check-in area with
technology additions to enhance customer service. The hotel has
also redesigned its presidential suites and completely renovated the
Magnolia guest rooms, which are imbued with sophisticated style.
No matter how many times youve visited Music City, prepare
for an entirely new experience.
even More to loveIn addition to exciting developments with the citys
premier meeting facilities, Nashville is celebrating a host
of other expansions.
The Nashville International Airport sets the right tone from
the minute you touch down. A comprehensive renovation project
has already brought 30 new dining and retail establishments to the
terminal, including homegrown treasures such as Tootsies Orchid
Lounge, Noshville and Whitts Barbecue. The rst phase also
included a consolidated central security checkpoint. In 2011,
the second phase wraps up with the unveiling of an expanded
ticket lobby, renovated baggage claim area and airline gatewaiting rooms, updated wall coverings and ooring, enhanced
infrastructure and a restroom renovation project.
By the end of 2011, the highly anticipated consolidated
rental car facility, CONRAC, should be completed. The 900,000-
square-foot facility can house 2,400 rental cars and 10 rental
car companies, and features car wash bays and fueling stations.
After doubling its size in 2010, Nashville Shores is at it
again. For 2011, the water park added Kowabunga Beach. The
four-story-tall water treehouse and sprayground has more
than 70 interactive features and includes four water slides, bridges,
tunnels and a giant bucket that tips hundreds of gallons of water
every few minutes. The all-new RV Resort and Campgrounds also
opened in 2011 with more than 100 RV sites and cabins, including
waterfront sites on the shores of Percy Priest Lake.
Two Twenty Two Grill & Catering at theCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville International Airport
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Want to host a meeting with real star power?
Music City is singing your tune.With convention centers located in both
attractive resort and vibrant urban settings, meeting plannershave two great options from which to choose.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, locatednortheast of downtown, features a complete menu of on-siteservices and amenities in an opulent setting. After oodwatersdamaged much of the magnicent property in May 2010, the resortunderwent a massive rebuild and debuted spectacular new publicspaces and luxurious rooms and suites in time for the holidays.Back better and more beautiful than ever, the hotel and conventioncenter will feel brand new even to those who have visitedmany times before.
The downtown Nashville Convention Center continues to servemeeting planners with signature style, while construction on the1.2-million-square-foot Music City Center is well under way andscheduled for completion in early 2013. Opening later that year, theOmni Nashville Hotel with 800 guest rooms and more than 80,000square feet of meeting space will serve as the headquarters hotelfor the new convention center.
Both the downtown and Opryland facilities are just minutes fromthe Nashville International Airport, which also recently underwenta major renovation. Nashville is centrally located and easily accessibleby air or interstate. Located within a days drive of 50 percent of the
countrys population, Interstates 40, 24 and 65 all intersect here.The convenient location adds to the citys overall affordability.
Consistently ranked as one of the nations top 25 meetingdestinations, Nashvilles hotels are known for their attentionto service, yet their rates are generally lower than other markets.And, of course, Music City delivers even more value when factoringin originality, charm and hospitality.
Flexible space, affordable luxury and a worldwide reputation
that attracts delegates in droves its no wonder Music City has
attained superstar status among meeting planners.
corporate Meetings
Event Logistics Inc. is a global meetings management company,
and we have been privileged to manage the meetings for
Tractor Supply Co. for many years. The relationship with
Nashvilles venues, the CVB and the city has been a wonderful
partnership. The ease of travel, exible meeting space and
fantastic entertainment venues make Nashville a meeting location
that we are hard pressed to duplicate elsewhere. Topping it off
are industry professionals who provide exceptional service lled
with warm and Southern hospitality. The meeting attendance
grows substantially each year, and we are anxiously looking
forward to our move to the new Music City Center in 2014.
Downtown Nashville
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unique function venues, means there is space available that will
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When we planned our rst-time bid to host this conference
in Nashville, the Nashville CVB put together a proposal and
site visit that blew away all other competition. From that point
through the conference, the CVB team provided exceptional
support, guidance, ideas and expertise. It helped make our
event a huge success and gave our host committee complete
condence that we were providing a unique and outstanding
Music City experience to our 1,000 attendees.
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Nashville was the rst city in America to establish
a metropolitan government, which combines both city
and county ofces. As the state capital, Nashville is home
to state government ofces, as well as many federal ofces.
Multicultural Meetings
Nashville is the home of National Baptist Convention
USA, Inc., and we consider the Nashville CVB our
extended family, helping make our meetings a greatsuccess! They serve with such excitement, grace and
ease any time we are in Nashville, and we never wonder
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Nashville has become a model of the American melting pot,
as different cultures, heritages, ideas, customs and religions come
together harmoniously in Music City.Multicultural diversity extends to an active American Indian
population, a thriving Hispanic community, a growing MiddleEastern and Asian presence, and the largest Kurdish population
in the United States.
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Both the city and state have active black and Hispanic
chambers of commerce that work closely with the NCVBs
vice president of multicultural meetings.
Fraternal
Nashville was hit with devastating oods in May. The Gaylord
Opryland was one of the casualties. So only a month or two
before our meeting and with 8,000 attendees registered
we were faced with a tough decision. But then the Nashville
people in the midst of all their misery made an incredible
effort. They worked night and day for two months to make
alternate housing and meeting arrangements. In so doing,
they showed us how much they wanted us there. They became
so much more than just a host they became a partner.
Somehow, Nashville pulled it off. And, in pulling it off,
Nashville showed its commitment to the entire meetings industry.
When we realized we had to relocate almost 3,000 people who
had been booked at the Opryland, we nearly lost hope. ButNashville never did. And this event ended up being one of our
most successful conventions ever. Now, we are booked to return.
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religious
We bring about 7,000 clergy and lay people together for
a ve-day event, and we work with a modest budget and a
small staff. Our guests often participate because their faith
communities have asked them to, so the resources used
to get them to Assembly are not just limited, but precious.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau staff gets that.
Generous with their time, talent and expertise, they
helped resource us to promote our event, and to host our
brothers and sisters among the Disciples of Christ. They
were patient and completely professional. We are a small
Assembly by some standards, but we were treated like
the most important event to ever come to Nashville.
Clearly, Nashville has prioritized hospitality and given
the CVB permission to express it on behalf of the
whole city. Well done!
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As home base for many national religious organizations,Nashville is known as a theological center. The city is a model ofreligious tolerance with 800 churches, synagogues, mosques andtemples, representing more than 60 denominations and religions.
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I want to thank the Nashville CVB and their partners for
their welcoming, friendly and professional treatment of our
attendees during our 2011 Newer Professionals Forum. I can
honestly say our members were amazed by the hospitality and
service they received from the CVB team, the hotel and local
vendors. I was impressed by the way everyone made us feel
as if we were the only group in town. Their on-site support was
unparalleled and has denitely earned them a spot on our listof fun, affordable and desired destinations. We will denitely
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The National Wild Turkey Federation held our 35th annual
Convention and Sport Show at the Gaylord Opryland
Resortin Nashville. Eleven of our 35 conventions have been held
in Nashville, and we have already signed contracts for
2012-2015. Throughout the years, the NWTF staff and
the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau have developed
a strong partnership. The NWTFs goal is to ood Nashville
with outdoor enthusiasts, and the bureau is willing to
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AfricanMethodistEiscoalChurch June/July2012 Gaylord Opryland
AcademyofGeneralDentistry June2013Music City Center
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NationalRieAssociation Aril2015Music City Center
MooseInternational July2015 Gaylord Opryland
NationalScienceeachersAssociation March2016Music City Center
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servicesBureau
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Lead distribution and proposal collection
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pre-convention MarKetingPromotional Materials
Music City Box Set with everything you needto plan a great Music City meeting
Music City Meeting Planner Service Kit availableon CD or via download from the Internet
Vacation guides, maps, brochures and postcards
nashville cvB WorldWideThe following ofces are available to help provide personal assistance:
U.S. HeadquartersNashville Convention & Visitors Bureau150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219(615) 259-4730, Fax: (615) 244-6278
Email: [email protected]
Southern Regional Off iceBrenda P. Dempsey, Director198 McLaren Gates Dr., Marietta, GA 30060(770) 426-5047, Fax: (770) 426-5089Email: [email protected]
Midwest Regional OfficePride Haggerty, Director1516 Christina Ln., Lake Forest, IL 60045(847) 735-0148, Fax: (847) 735-0149Email: [email protected]
Nicole Himsel, Regional Sales Manager150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 259-4781, Fax: (615) 244-6278Email: [email protected]
Atlantic Regional OfficeMissey Garcia-Smith, Director150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219(703) 942-5765, Fax: (703) 942-5766Cell: (703) 517-6508, Email: [email protected]
Maria Rivera, Director of National Accounts150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219(703) 765-0953, Fax: (703) 942-5766Email: [email protected]
International Branch Office (U.K.)Nashville Convention & Visitors BureauWoodlands, Park Street
Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9AH UK01462 440784, Fax: 01462 440783Email: [email protected]
Letters of welcome from public ofcials
Local news media list
B-roll and DVDs, including six-minutepromotional video,Music Calls Us Home
Digital images of city available fordownload via the Internet
Specialized maps and promotional yers, includingmulticultural and international pieces
Electronic Save the Date promotional tools with specicallytailored information and greetings for your delegates via the
Internet, as well as customized web pages Customized promotional plan by our expert services department
Promotional booth materials(tabletop display, welcome sign and brochures)
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We challenge you to become a Music City Brand Champion bynding ways to embrace Nashvilles Music City Brand through
marketing and promotional efforts or by including music inyour events.
Become a Music City Star Performer
Give a star performance in the Nashville communitythrough a donation of time, funds or supplies. We challengeyou to help make a difference in Music City.
Become a Music City Green Champion
Find ways to incorporate sustainable or green practices inyour meeting, and you could be a Music City Green Champion.If you would like additional ideas or assistance, please contact
the Convention Services Department.Meeting Themes
Hit the Right Notes in Nashville
Live From Music City Nashville Is Instrumental
(To Your Success) Nashville: A Sound Investment
Catch the Nashville Rhythm Command Performance Opportunity Rocks
Melodies & Memories Breakthrough Performance The Stage Is Set (for a Grand Ole Opportunit y)
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The Convention Services Department of the Nashville CVBis happy to act as a liaison with Metro ofces to assist withrequired permits and reservations. Count on our professionalstaff to help secure street closure permits, security for off-sitefunctions, letters of welcome from public ofcials, pole bannerreservations, city park reservations and airport welcomemessages upon request.
Housing Bureau
The Nashville CVB uses Passkey as our Internet-basedconvention housing system, providing an automated processfor managing hotel room blocks.
Based on Internet and database technology, the system allowsyou to review actual arrival/departure patterns, booking paceand real-time pickup information all of which are valuablewhen negotiating future room blocks.
Attendees with Internet access can reserve housing onlinefrom anywhere in the world. Reservations can also bemade by mail, by faxing (615) 259-4126, or by calling(877) 259-4716. All reservations are processed in the local
call center, where representatives can also assist your delegateswith information about dining, attractions, events andmore. Acknowledgments are sent expeditiously via email,fax or mail.
Information Specialists
Delegates can call toll-free (800) 657-6910 or [email protected] to reach a NCVB informationspecialist for up-to-the-minute details on events, attractions,shopping, dining, entertainment and more. TheNashvilleVacation Guide and other materials also can be mailed directlyto delegates who call for information; packets are availableonline at www.visitmusiccity.com.
Become our Friend, Follower and Fan atwww.visitmusiccity.com/facebook, www.twitter.com/visitmusiccityand www.myspace.com/nashvillemusiccity.
on-site servicesRegistration Personnel Assistance
On-site assistance with stufng registration packets, registration,cashiering, room monitoring and badge checking
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A restaurant reservation service is available to give yourdelegates a real taste of Nashville.
Concierge also provides maps, brochures, a menu bookand detailed information on all Music City has to offer.
Delegate Discounts Around Town
The Music City Total Access Attraction Pass and specialonline offers provide discounts at many of the citys topvenues. Special offers may be downloaded from theNCVB website at www.visitmusiccity.com/meetings/
service_it/attendeediscountsdeals.
The Nashville CVB can work with you to provide
these discount programs in advance.
oFF-site venues & eventsTune Up Your Off-Site Functions
Please refer to pages 33-37 and our Attractions section onpage 95 for information about special event venues, areaattractions, restaurants and entertainment. In addition,see pages 38-39 for more event ideas. And dont miss out onthe citys Uniquely Nashville special-event venue offerings.
Refer to the Convention Suppliers section on page 82
for help in creating the perfect function.For additional ideas, contact the NCVB at (615) 259-4746.
doWnload nashvilleNashville can help you promote your meeting and build
excitement using a variety of time- and cost-saving techniques.Color images, including those featured on pages 18-19, can beobtained from the NCVB website in high-resolution formats.Click on Meetings/ Service Your Meeting/Image Library.
Download a copy of our promotional video,Music CallsUs Home, to assist in your creative marketing efforts.
Information packets and discounts are also available online foryour delegates under the Visitors section of the NCVB website.
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local contacts(Area code is 615, unless otherwise noted)
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 259-4730
Nashville CVB Housing Bureau (877) 259-4716
ADA Compliance & Information (Metro) 862-8744
Airport Authority 275-1675
Bridgestone Arena Administration 770-2000
Bridgestone Arena Box Ofce 770-2040
Downtown Partnership 743-3090
Emergency (police, re, ambulance) 911
Nonemergency (police, re, ambulance) 862-8600
Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center 889-1000Grand Ole Opry Ticket Information 871-OPRY (6779)
League for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 248-8828
LP Field Administrative Ofce 565-4300
MTA (bus information) 862-5950
MTA Access Ride
(van service for physically disabled) 880-3970
Mayors Office 862-6000
Metro Government General Information 311 or 862-5000
Metro Ofce of Emergency Management 862-8530
Music City Star Commuter Rail/
Regional Transportation Authority 862-8833
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce 743-3000
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 216-5737Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 876-9634
Nashville Convention Center 742-2000
Nashville Municipal Auditorium 862-6390
Nashville Predators (NHL)
Administrative Ofce 770-2300
Ticket Ofce 770-PUCK (7825)
Nashville Sounds Baseball (AAA) 242-4371
Nashville Sports Council 743-3120
Tennessee Department of Tourism 741-2159
Tennessee Department of Transportation
(construction alerts/trafc conditions) 511
Tennessee Emergency Management
Agency (TEMA) Administration 741-0001
TEMA Emergency (800) 262-3300
Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 293-5007Tennessee Performing Arts Center 782-4000
Tennessee Poison Center (Emergency) (800) 222-1222
Tennessee State Government General Info 741-3011
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
Administrative Ofce 565-400
Ticket Ofce 565-4200
Ticketmaster 255-9600
Visitor Information Center 259-4747
Weather/Time Hotline (WKRNTV) 259-9576
Foreign currency exchange
Regions International Division 748-2941Nashville International Airport
(Wright Business Center) 275-2660
at a glance
Nashville
populationNashville/Davidson County has a population of 607,000.
The metropolitan areas population is 1.5 million.
MediaNashville has a host of print, broadcast and online media
outlets. The Tennessean is the regions largest daily paper
(including Sundays). The free City Paperis published Monday
and Thursday. Other weekly and monthly publications focus
on topics ranging from general news and business to sports,
medicine and lifestyles.
In addition, the metro area has multiple television stations,
including six network afliates, public television, religious
broadcasting afliates and nationally viewed cable music channels
with production facilities. As expected from Music City, there
is a vast array of radio stations covering every type of format.
For a complete list of media contacts, call the NCVB at
(615) 259-4703, or visit www.visitmusiccity.com.
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Nashville is one of only six cities in the nation where threeinterstates connect. I-65 connects the city with Louisville,
Indianapolis and Chicago to the north and Birmingham,Montgomery and Mobile to the south. Nashville is bisected by I-40,
an east-west freeway that also passes through cities that includeAsheville, Knoxville, Memphis, Little Rock and Oklahoma City.
I-24 crosses the city from the northwest to the southeast, providingconvenient travel from St. Louis, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Points-of-Interest Maps: Maps outlining majorinterstate routes and roadways are available at no chargethrough the Nashville CVBs Visitor Information Centers,located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway, in the tower
of the Bridgestone Arena, and at the corner of Fourthand Commerce in the lower level of the US Bank building.
Downtown Parking and Navigation: More
than 28,000 parking spaces make it easy to bring a cardowntown. Broadway, downtowns main thoroughfare,
bisects numbered avenues into north and south. Mostcorporate ofces and government agencies are north
of Broadway. For more downtown parking information,please visit www.parkitdowntown.com .
Buses: The Metro Transit Authority provides hourlyservice between downtown and the airport seven days
a week. Express trips take only 20 minutes, and localservice takes 35 to 45 minutes. One-way fares between the
airport and downtown are available for under $2. In town,MTA provides bus service in and out of downtown andthroughout the city. All-day, unlimited-ride passes are
available for $4.80. Downtown circulator buses, called theMusic City Circuit, provide free transportation Monday
through Saturday. The Green Circuit carries passengersbetween downtown and the Gulch, while the Blue Circuitserves key destinations between the Schermerhorn
Symphony Center and Bicentennial Mall. Music City
Flight tiMe to nashville FroM
Major u.s. and international cities
U.S. Cities Flight TimeBoston 2 hrs., 30 min.
Chicago 1 hr., 30 min.
Cincinnati 1 hr.
Dallas 1 hr., 55 min.
Denver 2 hrs., 30 min.
Houston 1 hr., 55 min.
Kansas City 1 hr., 30 min.
Las Vegas 3 hrs., 25 min.
Los Angeles 4 hrs.
Miami 2 hrs., 15 min.
Milwaukee 2 hrs.
Minneapolis/St. Paul 2 hrs.
New Orleans 1 hr., 25 min.
New York 2 hrs.
Philadelphia 2 hrs., 10 min.
Phoenix 3 hrs., 45 min.
Pittsburgh 1 hr., 30 min.
St. Louis 1 hr., 15 min.San Antonio 2 hrs., 20 min.
San Diego 4 hrs.
San Francisco 5 hrs.
Seattle 4 hrs., 20 min.
Washington, D.C. 1 hr., 45 min.
International CitiesFrankfurt 9 hrs., 30 min.
London 11 hrs., 50 min.
Montreal 3 hrs., 20 min.
Paris 10 hrs.
Rome 11 hrs., 20 min.
Sydney 21 hrs., 50 min.Tokyo 15 hrs., 20 min.
Toronto 2 hrs.
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Central, the downtown transit station, is located
at 400 Charlotte Ave. For more information, call(615) 862-5950, or go online at www.nashvillemta.org.
Taxis: Please refer to the list of taxi companies on page 91in the Convention Suppliers section of this guide for phonenumbers. Cabs are available from the taxi stand on theground level of the airport. Nashville features a at-feeservice triangle between the airport, downtown andGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. From point
to point, taxi fares are currently set at $25 per cab for upto four passengers; within the triangle, charges should notexceed the at-rate fare, which should be posted in the rearwindow of the taxi. For trips outside the triangle, consultthe meter rates posted in the cab. Nashvilles taxicab driverscomplete a training course sponsored by the NCVB.For more details, contact the Metro TransportationLicensing Commission at (615) 862-6777.
Commuter Rail: The Music City Star Commuter Railhas six stations along the route between Lebanon andthe destination station at Riverfront Park in downtownNashville. Upon arrival at the Riverfront Park station,
passengers can board one of two Metropolitan TransitAuthority buses at no additional cost: one circulatesdowntown, and the other goes to West End/Belmont.Trains operate daily during peak commuter hours, plusa late train on Friday with a 9:30 p.m. departure from theRiverfront Park station. For more information, call customerservice, (615) 533-2420 or go to www.musiccitystar.org.
Nashville International Airport Nashvilles airportis designed to keep you moving, with an easy ow to andfrom the terminals 45 gates. The award-winning airportfeatures a range of dining and retail options, two massagebars, a nail salon, terminal-wide Wi-Fi access, an extensive
Arts at the Airport program featuring visual art and liveentertainment, a full-service business center with foreigncurrency exchange and even meeting space for one lastconference before you head home.
Quick Facts About the Airport
The airport code is BNA, which stands for Berry FieldNashville in honor of Col. Harry S. Berry, administratorof the original airport project in the 1930s.
Carriers serving Nashville include Air Canada, AmericanAirlines, Continental Express, Delta, Frontier Airlines,Southwest Airlines and United Express.
Nearly 10 million passengers are served annually.
The 820,000-square-foot terminal is home to seven airlines,including major carriers and their regional partners,which average 346 daily arrivals and departures.
Flights are available to 62 markets; 42 are nonstop,including: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver,Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia,Salt Lake City, Toronto and Washington DC.
Greeting messages for delegates can be arranged bycontacting the airports Community Affairs/CustomerService Department at (615) 275-1611, or through theNCVB Convention Services Department at (615) 259-4746.
Airport Information Center: Call (615) 275-1675or visit www.flynashville.com.
Airport Customer Service: The airport has a customer
driving to nashville
Cities Miles to Nashville
Atlanta
Baltimore 707
Birmingham 187
Charleston 552
Charlotte 394
Chicago 478Cincinnati 279
Cleveland 506
Dallas 662
Detroit 543
Indianapolis 288
Jacksonville 600
Kansas City 564
Lexington 218
Little Rock 358
Louisville 176
Memphis 204Miami 922
Milwaukee 615
New Orleans 532
Oklahoma City 669
Orlando 693
Philadelphia 811
Pittsburgh 575
Raleigh 540
Richmond 611
St. Louis 314
Shreveport 563
Tampa Bay 710
Washington, D.C. 671
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service attendant stationed curbside on the ground leveleach day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. to provide assistancewith transportation needs.
Shuttles: The Shuttle by Gray Line, (615) 275-1180,is located on the ground level of the airport and offers
transportation to major hotels in the downtown, West Endand Vanderbilt areas. Service begins at 5 a.m. and runsuntil 11 p.m. Shuttles depart every 15 to 20 minutesfrom the airport and every 30 minutes from most hotels.Reservations are not required for service from the airport.One-way tickets are $16; round-trip $25; rates subjectto change. Ask about special group rates.
The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center shuttle,(615) 889-1000, is available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and departs every20 minutes from the ground level of the airport and from the Cascadeand Magnolia lobbies of the hotel. Tickets can be purchased at theGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center information desk
on the airport ground level. Rates are $40 per person, round-trip;and $30 per person, one-way. Guests 65 and older and childrenunder 12 receive a discounted rate of $28 round-trip and$18 one-way per person. Children under 4 are complimentary.
Other hotel shuttles are available by using the specialhotel telephones on the ground transportation level.
Car Rentals: All major auto rental agencies are represented.Limousine service should be prearranged. Please refer tothe Convention Suppliers section beginning on page 82.
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Your event has found a home only minutes from downtownNashville and the Nashville International Airport, the Fontanel
Mansion and surrounding property is not just another venue. It isa rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of those who dont
just make Nashville tick but make it hum, stomp and sing. Its afacility that is truly unique and completely memorable.
The Fontanel Mansion was once the largest log home in theUnited States. At over 27,000 square feet of usable space, 13bathrooms and private shuttle service, it is the perfect space forany size group. It includes a large great room, dining room, glass-topped indoor pool and many other great event amenities. Once
the home of Country Music Hall of Fame member BarbaraMandrell, the mansion and surrounding 136 acres are currently
open to the public for tours, concerts, hiking and other activities.Guests are treated to a true VIP experience with: Private Shuttle Service In-House Event Team, Including Production, Catering
& Planning Services True Southern HospitalityTake a tour of the site and schedule a visit to come tour in
person. In the meantime, think of how you can create your pieceof history in this legendary home.
4225 Whites Creek Pk. Nashville, TN 37189
615 256-5699 www.fontanelmansion.com
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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center invites you toexperience the energy and excitement of Music City. On the banksof the Cumberland River, Gaylord Opryland is just minutes fromNashville International Airport and a short drive or riverboat
cruise from downtown Nashville.Boasting newly renovated and redesigned features, Gaylord
Opryland has everything you and your attendees need all inone place. Check out the stylish and inviting Cascades Lobby,Southern Italian fare at Ravello, bold Mexican flavors at Solario,networking and cocktails at The Falls, international libations atThe Conservatory Bar and all new Magnolia guest rooms. We have2,881 stylish guest rooms with high-speed wireless Internet access;a plethora of dining options from casual cuisine to world-class finedining; full-service spa, salon and f itness center featuring indoorand outdoor pools; unique shopping experiences; liveentertainment; and late-night excitement at Fuse Sports Club.
Guests will be in awe of the 9 acres of indoor gardens, cascadingwaterfalls and the indoor river with its own Delta flatboatsbeneath our glass atriums. And they will revel in the warm,personal service they will experience throughout their stay atGaylord Opryland.
With more than 600,000 square feet of f lexible meeting space,Gaylord Opryland is the largest nongaming, in-hotel exhibitionspace in the world. If you need it we can do it! From a largeexhibition with heavy freight or a general session for 5,000 to ahigh-end board meeting or small team-building session, weve gotthe expertise to do it all and do it with ease! Gaylord Oprylandboasts the most experienced, knowledgeable and creative team in
the business, and were ready to help make the complex job ofplanning a meeting easy and deliver a meeting that is uniquelymemorable and incredibly successful.
Meetings
600,000 Square Feet of Meeting, Exhibition & Pre-functionSpace Including:
Six Ballrooms
More than 100 Meeting & Breakout Rooms 263,000-Square-Foot Ryman Exhibit Hall Featuring
17 Loading Docks with Direct Truck Access & Capacityfor 1,442 10'x10' Booths
AttrActions, Dining & entertAinMent
More Than 15 Restaurants and Lounges Including: Old Hickory Steakhouse Ravello Cascades American Caf Wasabis Sushi Bar Solario Jack Daniels
Fuse Sports Club The Conservatory Bar The Falls Bar Relche Spa, Salon & Fitness Center Delta River Flatboats General Jackson Showboat Gaylord Springs Golf Links Wildhorse Saloon Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium More Than 14 Specialty Retail Shops On-Site
Number of Rooms: 2,881 Number of Suites: 174
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Function Room Room Dimensions Sq. Ft. HeightTheaterCapacity
ClassroomCapacity
BanquetCapacity
Ballrooms
TennesseeBallroom 160'4"x116'6" 18,105 21'2" 1,944 1,140 1,280
PresidentialBallroom 140'10"x208' 29,120 23'5" 3,696 1,890 2,160 GovernorsBallroom 184'5"x99'1" 18,273 17'10" 2,016 1,296 1,280
DeltaBallroom 207'10"x267'1" 55,314 24' 7,050 3,744 3,910
RymanBallroom 99'7"x60'7" 6,033 13' 756 456 390
MagnoliaBallroom 57'10"x57'11" 3,364 16'7" 392 240 250
Breakouts
MagnoliaMezzanine 18,394
PresidentialMezzanine 16,148
DeltaMezzanine 17,824
DeltaIsland 5,487
Ryman 11,289
ExhibitHall
RymanBExhibitHall 600'x180-210' 113,026 16'
RymanCExhibitHall 237'x305-340' 20,746 19'
RymanExhibitHall(total) 263,772 16-19'
2800 Opryland Dr. Nashville, TN 37214-1297
(615) 458-2800 Fax: (615) 458-2828
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Function Room Room Dimensions Sq. Ft. HeightTheaterCapacity
ClassroomCapacity
BanquetCapacity
Allen Arena 120' x 110' 13,000 50' 5,500 1,000
Hall of Fame Room 60' x 24' 1,400 10' 155 96 110
Collins Alumni Auditorium 30' 861
Ezell Conference Room 301 56' x 59' 3,300 10' 310 110 220
Ezell Conference Room 363 30' x 56' 1,650 10' 183 93 112
Hughes Center Lobby 30' x 110' 3,100 10' 100 96
Music Hall 60' x 60' 3,000 18' 200 125 160
Shamblin Theater 3,000 265 220
Ward Hall 20' 225
To take your events to the next level, maybe its time to goback to school to Lipscomb University! As a place known forits hospitality, Lipscomb and its event planning staff offer theexperience and unmatched venue choices to build anunforgettable experience for your participants. Whether it isa concert, a rehearsal, a large dinner or a small private meeting
for a few guests, Lipscomb has just the right fit for you, fromvenues that accommodate up to 5,500 participants down tosmall conference spaces. In addition to experienced event staff,you have access to on-site catering, a professional audiovisualdepartment and access to hundreds of students to staffyour event.
With nearby access to both I-440 and I-65, LipscombUniversity is easy to reach from just about any direction
without worry about downtown congestion or confusion. Locatedin the Green Hills area of Nashville, the beautifully landscaped65-acre campus is large enough to accommodate multiple venuesand small enough to keep all your event venues close by each other.Lipscombs commitment to an alcohol-free, nonsmoking campus and to educating responsible, well-grounded young people
makes a visit to campus a pleasant experience to which you canconfidently welcome your guests.Recent clients have included the Nashville Symphony,
the Grand Ole Opry, the American Red Cross, Special Olympics,Nashville Chamber of Commerce, SunTrust Bank, the MetroDavidson County Mayors Office and the Tennessee GovernorsOffice, among others. Join the many satisfied customers bytaking your event back to school!
One University Park Dr. Nashville, TN 37204(615) 966-7070 Fax: (615) 966-7071
www.venues.lipscomb.edu
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Acuff Theater
(Theater) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive
2804 Opryland Dr.
871-7633, 871-5766, opry.com
An1,800-seat,multi-usetheaterattheGrandleryentertainmentcomle.eaturingafullylightedstage,flysystem,elaboratesoundsystem,toIpsuitesandalobbyrecetionarea.oconcessionstands,cateringservices,security,hostessandtechnicallaborarealsoavailable. mu Cct: 1,800
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Lobby 150 275
Stage 200 375
Theater 1,800
Belcourt Theatre(Attraction) West End/Vanderbilt
2102 Belcour t Ave.
846-3150, belcourt.org
heBelcourtheatreistheleadingehibitorofindeendent,foreignandreertoryfilmrogramminginNashville.Itisalsoamuchsought-afterandintimatemusicvenue.hetheaterhasbeennationallyrecogniedandisanoriginalmemberoftheSundanceArtouseproject. mu Cct: ariable
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The 1925 Hall 350
The 1966 Hall 375
Bridgestone Arena
(Arena) Downtown501 Broadway
770-2000, bridgestonearena.com
hehomeoftheNNashvillepredatorsisalsothesiteofblockbustereventsandheadlineconcerts. mu Cct: 20,000
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Main Exhibit Floor 2,500 3,000
Meeting Rooms 2&3 30 130
Curb Event Center
(Arena) Hillsboro Village
2002 Belmont Blvd.
460-8500, belmont.edu
A4,800-seatconcert,sortsandentertainmentvenue.perfectforcororateeventsfromfiveto5,000.mu Cct: 5,800
Avai lableSace MeetingCaacity BanquetCaaci ty RecetionCaacity
Arena 5,000 1,200 2,800
Arena & Floor 5,800
Maddox Grand Atrium 400 240 1,000
Vince Gill Room 75 75 200
Ezell Center at Lipscomb University(Education Conference Facility) Green Hills
3901 Granny White Pk.
966-7070, venues.lipscomb.edu
he77,000-square-foot,$10.5millionEellCenterfeaturestelevisionstudios,achael,boardrooms,comuterlabsandlecturehalls.hethird-floorconferencecenteroffersrollinghiteboards,tables,chairsandallsthatcanquicklycreateseveralsacesforbreakoutgrous.hefacilityisequiedforadvancedtechnologies.n-sitecateringavailable.iscombisanalcohol-freecamus.mu Cct: aries
Avai lableSace MeetingCaacity BanquetCaaci ty RecetionCaacity
General Space 300 220 350
Grand Ole Opry House
(Theater) Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive2804 Opryland Dr.
871-7633, 871-5766, opry.com
ometothelongest-runningliveradiosho,theryouseisalsothesiteofnumerousliveerformances,cororatemeetings,televisedconcertsandsecialevents.hefacilityhasaermanentstage,comletelightingandaudioequiment,alargelobbyandbalconyarea.mu Cct: 4,372Advertising Partner, p. 38
Avai lableSace MeetingCaacity BanquetCaaci ty RecetionCaacity
Lobby/Portico 1,200
Stage 175 250
Theater 4,372
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Nashville Convention Center The Nashville Convention Center is the centerpiece of the
Downtown Convention Complex including the RenaissanceNashville Hotel and the Nashville International Airport, which isserved by all major airlines, provides hundreds of flights daily andis only minutes away from the convention center. These features
make the Nashville Convention Center a facility that is drawingrecord-breaking attendance.
The Nashville Convention Center, which has a pedestrianconnector to the 20,000-seat Bridgestone Arena and a sky-litconcourse to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, contains thefollowing features for your next meeting, convention ortrade show:
118,675-Square-Foot Exhibit Hall that Can Be Dividedinto Three Sections
27-Foot Ceiling Heights
Eight Columns on 90-Foot Centers
Accommodations for 615 Large Exhibit Booths 9,000 Delegates at a General Session or 6,000 at Banquet
25 Meeting Rooms, Including an 11,000-Square-FootBallroom (Plus an Additional 15 in the Renaissance NashvilleHotel & an Additional Eight in the Bridgestone Arena)
Terrace & Lobbies with More Than 13,000 Square Feetof Pre-Function Space
Music City Center is now booking for 2013!We heard your demand for a bigger stage for your bigger
meetings, not just bigger in size, but also bigger in style.In recent years meeting and event planners have told us they
would like to see in downtown Nashville a facility with largerexhibition halls, more meeting space, larger number of hotel
rooms in a headquarter hotel.You asked for it, and we have delivered!Starting in 2013, Nashville will respond by providing an
incredibly polished venue that will shock and awe your audience.The new Music City Center will provide:
1.2 Million Square Feet of Flexible Meeting& Exhibition Space
A LEED-Certif ied Facility with an Ongoing Commitment toEnvironmentally-Sound Sustainability Practices
Technologically-Advanced Communications Throughoutthe Facility
350,000 Gross Square Feet of Space 57 Meeting Rooms
57,500-Square-Foot Ballroom with Permanent Stage
18,000-Square-Foot Junior Ballroom
1,800 Space Parking Garage
601 Commerce St. Nashville, TN 37203-3724
(615) 742-2000 Sales Office: (615) 742-2016 Fax: (615) 742-2014
[email protected] www.nashvilleconventionctr.com
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Greer Stadium
(Sports Venue) Downtown
534 Chestnut St.
242-4371, Ext. 151, nashvillesounds.com
herenovatedGreerStadiumishomeoftheNashvilleSoundsbaseballteam,AAAaffiliatetotheMilaukeeBreers.Enjoyicnicbuffetsunderarivatetentorononeofthreedecks.to20eolecanviegamesfromtheskyboesatothestadium.parkingareasavailable.mu Cct: 10,139
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Four Picnic Areas 2,000 500 each 500 each
Stadium 10,139
Tented Area 1,500 1,500
Howard C. Gentry Complex at Tennessee State University
(Conference Facility/Sports Venue) Downtown
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.
963-5721, tnstate.edu
heGentryComle,dedicatedtooardC.GentrySr.,isafacilityforhealth,hysicaleducation,athleticsandsecialevents.hebuildingcontainsa10,000-seatbasketballarena,220-yardindoortrack,pilates,adancestudio,offices,facultyandstudentlounges,classroomsanda35-meter,eight-lane,lymic-siesimmingool.heeterioraccommodationsincludetenniscourts,layingfields,abaseballdiamondandarkingfor2,000cars. mu Cct: aries
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General Space Seating Capacity
for 10,500
Inman Conference Center at Belmont University
(Conference Facility) Hillsboro/Belmont
1900 Belmont Blvd.
460-8064, belmont.edu/inmancc
Astate-of-the-artfacilityonthetoleveloftheGordonE.InmanCenter,featuringlecturehalls,breakoutrooms,are-functionarea,anelegantlyaointedboardroomandamlearkinginthecentersundergroundgarage.mu Cct: 150
Avai lableSace MeetingCaaci ty Banquet Caacity RecetionCaaci ty
Frist Lecture Hall 150 128
Lobby Pre-function area
Room 404 16
Room 405 24
Room 406 16
Room 407 16
Room 409 75 64
Room 410 75 64
Lipscomb University
(Arena) Green Hills
3901 Granny White Pk.
966-7070, venues.lipscomb.edu
iscombniversityoffersavarietyofvenuesandrofessionalsuortstafftofityoureventneeds.mu Cct: 5,534Advertising Partner, p. 32
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Arena 5,534 1,000
Collins Auditorium 860
Ezell Conference Spaces 300 200 250
Hall of Fame Room 150 110 150
Shamblin Dinner Theater 260 180 180
Lost River Cave
(Special Event Facility)
2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY
(270) 393-0077, lostrivercave.com/caverentals
EventsofanysiebecomelegendaryhentheybeginithaceremonyorcocktailartyonthebridgeorattheButterflyabitat.ouandyourguestsbecomeartofthehistoryoftheGrandldCave.heeventackagerovidesaccesstotheentireark.hehistoricbandstandandbarfromthe1930snightclubrovidetheerfectsettingforanygathering.mu Cct: 1,000
Avai lableSace MeetingCaacity BanquetCaaci ty RecetionCaacity
General Space 350 1,000
LP Field
(Arena) Downtown
One Titans Way
565-4300, titansonline.com
pieldisthehomeoftheNsennesseeitans.Comletedin1999,itseatsaroimately68,798fans,includingabout12,000clubseats.anscanatchrelaysontogiantvideoscreensonthescoreboardsoneitherendofthestadium.pieldalsodoublesasamusicvenue,hostingnumerousconcertseachyear,mostnotablyservingasthemainstagefortheCMAMusicestival.heecitementandassionofpieldechoesacrosstheCumberland.mu Cct: 68,798
Avai lableSace MeetingCaacity BanquetCaaci ty RecetionCaacity
Club Lounges Variable, please call for details
Margaritaville
(Special Event Facility) Downtown
322 Broadway
208-9080, margaritavillenashville.com
Itsmorethanarestaurant,itsastateofmindandagreatlaceforgroustoartydonton.whetheryourgrouisareshodinnerfor10orarestaurantbuyoutfor650,Margaritavilleillshoyouagoodtime.mu Cct: ariableAdvertising Partner, p. 36
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General Space 10-650
Memorial Gymnasium at Vanderbilt University
(Sports Facility) West End/Vanderbilt
210 25th Ave. S.
322-1793, vucommodores.com
omeoftheanderbiltCommodores,MemorialGymnasiumfeatures19,000squarefeetofhardoodfloorsace,hichcanbeusedforsortingevents,concerts,largemeetings,banquets,tradeshosorehibits.Ninesuitesseating20to45areavailable,asellastheelegantlyaointedAdmiralsRoomoverlookingthefloor.Cateringservicesavailableoroutsidecateringalloed.Callforinformation.mu Cct: 14,168
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Admirals Room 150
Arena Floor 1,200
Meeting Rooms 24-45
Run of Facility 10,000 14,168
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152 Second Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 256-2727
www.bbkingclubs.com
Fun, food andmusic. B.B. KingsBlues Club isNashvilles premierparty destination!For moreinformation,please contact our
sales and marketingmanager at (615) 256-2727 or email [email protected]. Let thegood times roll!
Come jam with us nightly to musicinspired by the King of Blues,Queen of Motown and Soulof Funk.
Great casual dining atmosphere B.B. Kings offers a variety of greatSouthern comfort food fused withflavors from around the globe.
Reservations welcome for partiesof two to 1,100 with a variety ofprivate and semiprivate rooms.Now featuring a gorgeous newprivate dining room, accommodat-ing groups of up to 200.
60897
322 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 208-9066 www.margaritavillenashville.com
Its more than a restaurant, its a stateof mind and a great new place for groupsto party downtown. Whether your groupis a preshow dinner for 10 or a restaurantbuyout for 650, Margaritaville will showthem a good time. Inspired by the lyricsand lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, the mainfloor of the historical building has been
restyled like a honky tonk in thetropics. Designed for events, the secondlevel is a spectacular setting for social orbusiness entertaining. Both floors areperformance-ready with stages andprofessionally engineered audiovisualto host celebrity artists or corporatepresentations. The restaurant menu isisland-inspired with a Southern accent;event menus are custom tailored for yourgroups profile. Located on the corner ofFourth and Broadway, its just across fromthe famous Ryman Auditorium.
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Nashville Municipal Auditorium
(Special Event Facility) Downtown
417 Fourth Ave. N.
862-6390, nashvilleauditorium.com
Convenient,comfortableandaffordable,thedontonNashvilleMunicialAuditoriumisagreatchoiceforhostingyourmeetingorevent.Inadditiontothe9,432-seatarena,theauditoriumoffersa63,000-square-footehibithallithasearateentrance.mu Cct: 9,654Advertising Partner, p. 38
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Arena 4,500 3,000 3,000
Exhibit Hall 2,500 9,432 2,500
Nashville Public Library
(Conference Facility) Downtown
615 Church St.
862-5760, library.nashville.org
his$52million,300,000-square-footmodernlibraryfeaturesclassicalarchitecture,anauditoriumithstageandAequiment,anda4,043-square-footmultiuroseroomthatcanbedivided,lussmallermeetingrooms.Cateringrekitchenon-site.mu Cct: 600
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Auditorium 236
Meeting Rooms 20
Multipurpose Room(divides in half)
300 270 600
Noah Liff Opera Center
(Attraction) Downtown
3622 Redmon St.
832-5242, nashvilleopera.org
Nashvilleera,ennesseeslargestrofessionaloeracomany,isamongthemostsuccessfulregionalcomaniesinthenation.Itlaystomorethan45,000eoleannually,throughitsmainstageandtouringerformances.mu Cct: ariablebyroom
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Grand Lobby 150 70 150
Opera Studio 270 250 270
Patron Room 45 30 45
One Century Place Conference Center
(Conference Facility) Airport/Elm Hill Pike
26 Century Blvd.
872-6440, meetatwillis.com
hecenters20,000squarefeetoffleiblesaceeasilyaccommodatesgrousfrom10to350.Soundroofing,ergonomicallydesignedchairs,individualclimateandlightingcontrols,andtackableallsurfacesareavailable.heamhitheaterfeaturestieredseating,greatacoustics,andfront-andrear-screenrojection.ComlimentaryirelessInternetaccessavailableinmeetingsacesandcommonareas.reearking.NashvillesonlymemberoftheInternational
AssociationofConferenceCenters. mu Cct: 350
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Amphitheater 220
Atrium 350 350
one eleven
(Special Event Facility) Downtown
111 Broadway
695-5229, oneeleven.com
StageasectaculareventithunmatchedviesofdontonNashville.oneeleven,therooftoeventvenueattheintersectionofBroadayandSecondAvenue,rovides4,800squarefeetofmodernsaceforentertaininguto300eole.hefacility,hichisithineasyalkingdistanceofmostdontonhotels,includesthreeuniqueareasanobservationdeck,glass-enclosedenthouseandcoveredatio.utsidecateringalloed.mu Cct: 300
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General Space 35-96 up to 280 300
The Pinnacle at Symphony Place
(Attraction) Downtown
150 Third Ave. S.
695-5222, pinnaclesymphonyplace.com
ocateddirectlyacrossfromtheSchermerhornSymhonyCenter,hepinnacleatSymhonyplaceisthehomeofBassBerry&SimsthehighlyacclaimedNashvillelafirmasellastheheadquartersofpinnacleinancialpartners.mu Cct: ariable
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Pinnacle 22nd Floor 1,500-2,000
Pinnacle 7th Floor Green Space 250
Pinnacle Lobby 200
Scarritt-Bennett Center
(Special Event Facility/Conference Facility) West End/Vanderbilt
1008 19th Ave. S.
340-7500, (866 ) 420-5486, scarrittbennett.org
eaturesGothicarchitectureon10tree-filledacresintheheartofNashville.Includeslodging(125singlerooms),aculturalmuseum,outdoorgarden,labyrinthandchael.Idealforsmallconferences,retreats,boardmeetings,trainingsessionsandmealfunctions.Individualreservationsalsoelcome.n-sitecateringavailable.mu Cct: 300Advertising Partner, p. 65
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22 Meeting Rooms 10-200 130 200 Auditorium 180
Laskey Great Hall 250 250 250
Wightman Chapel 300
Tennessee State University Office of Events Management
(University Facilities/Special Event & Conference Facilities) Downtown
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.
963-5721, tnstate.edu
Multilesacesonboththedontonandmaincamusonthecitysnorthestsideareidealformeetings,concerts,events,banquetsandrecetions.heGentryComlefeatures24,090squarefeetofehibitsace.Aortablestageisavailable.mu Cct: 9,500
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Agricultural Research Center 250 300
Atrium 250 300
Avon Williams Campus 200
Elliott Hall 275 400
Gentry Complex Seating Capacity
for 10,500
Kean Hall 3,500
Vanderbilt University Office of Conferences
(University Facilities/Special Event & Conference Facilities) West End/Vanderbilt
P.O. Box 1677, Station B
343-8699, meetatvanderbilt.com
Sanning333acresneardonton,availablesaceincludesmeetingrooms,classrooms,auditoriums,ballroomsandathleticfacilities.Duringsummerbreak,
theuniversitycanoffer5,000bedsinavarietyofresidentialaccommodations,rangingfromtraditionalroomstosuites,lodgesandaartments.mu Cct: ariableuto45,000Advertising Partner, p. 42
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Ballrooms 200-700 200-700 300-1,600
Classrooms Variable
Memorial Gymnasium 14,000
Vanderbilt Stadium 45,000
Various Facilities 25-1,500 25-600 25-1,650
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Are you looking for a facility with affordable meeting space and
a customer service-oriented staff? Then the Nashville Municipal
Auditorium is the venue for you!
Centrally located in downtown Nashville, the auditorium
is within walking distance of major hotels, restaurants
and entertainment.
The auditorium features a newly renovated, 9,432-seat arena
and a 63,000-square-foot exhibit hall with separate entrance that
can be utilized independently.Past users include Markiewicz International, TN Baptist
Convention, Teenmania, JamFest and many more. To reserve the NMA, contact GM Bob Skoney
(615) 862-6390, Ext. 223 or Sales Manager Sharon Hill at (615) 862-6390, Ext. 228.
417 Fourth Avenue N. Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 862-6390
[email protected] [email protected]
www.nashvilleauditorium.com
great options ForoFF-site Functions
Help your delegates experienceeverything Nashville has to offerby hosting events with true MusicCity style. The following ideascapitalize on the diverse sightsand sounds that make this city
unique. For more ideas andinformation on area attractionsand venues, please turn to theUniquely Nashville sectionof this guide or go towww.visitmusiccity.com.
taKe center stage
Grand Ole Opry House,Ryman Auditorium
If walls could talk, what a talethe Ryman and the Grand Ole
Opry House could tell. Withnearly 70 years combinedexperience as home of theGrand Ole Opry, many a legendhas stepped on these stagesto thril l a packed house.
Now, your delegates candine where Patsy Cline, HankWilliams, Johnny Cash, GeorgeJones, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley,Carrie Underwood and AlanJackson have broadcast some
of their biggest hits. Its trulymagical to hold a function inthe venues where so muchAmerican music history hasbeen made. In addition to concertperformances, the historic stagesare the perfect setti ng for a seatedmeal or standing reception.
Add to the ambiance byhaving Hatch Show Print, oneof the nations oldest letterpressshops, create a program,commemorative poster or playbillfor your events menu. Hatchhas advertised everything fromsporting events to concerts toworld expositions for morethan 130 years.
the great deBate:Fiddles vs. violins
Country Music Hall of Fameand Museum, SchermerhornSymphony Center
Nashville has long recognizedthe differences between a fiddleand a violin are simply a matter
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The Grand Ole Opry House is the undisputed home of country music. It has housed many
special concerts a nd awards shows, including the CMA and Stellar Awards. Its also been home
to a vast array of international companies f rom Sherwin-Williams to Chick-Fil-A.
Let your group take the stage! Host an intimate dinner on the Oprys stage; utilize the
4,400-seat theaters state-of-the-art HD video, lighting and audio systems for an unforgettable
meeting; or create a tru ly unique experience by inviting your group to an exclusive Opry show
customized just for you.
2804 Opryland Dr. Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-1503 [email protected] Lauren Simpson, Events Manager
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Make your event a historic occasion! Built in 1892, the Ryman Auditorium has been
hosting the worlds most celebrated artists and entertainers for over a century. As home to the
Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, the Ryman gained fame as The Mother Church of Country
Music and was designated a National Historic Landmark i n 2001. With its original wood
pews, elegant stained glass windows and legendary stage, the Ryman offers a distinctive site
for your event in the hear t of Music City. For rental information, cal l (615) 458-8700 or
visit www.ryman.com/rentals.
116 Fifth Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 458-8700 www.ryman.com
of mood and attitude. What
better way to showcase the
juxtaposition of sounds from
this incredibly diverse stringedinstrument than by hosting
a party set among two of the
citys famed musical icons?
The Country Music Hallof Fame and Museum, a
monument to ddlers past and
present, and the SchermerhornSymphony Center, the elegant
home to Nashvilles famed
symphony, are located across
the street from each other,allowing for easy ow
between the two settings.
oF gardens
and galleries an eveningWith the arts
Frist Center for the Visual Arts,the Parthenon, CheekwoodBotanical Garden andMuseum of Art
Take advantage of Nashvillesmild climate and add a twist
to your evening of art by
combining indoor exhibits
with outdoor gardens.
Cheekwoods gardens and
Mustard Meadow are the perfect
setting for sweet tea, mint juleps
and Southern delicacies undera starry sky. Strolling musicians
add just the right note as guests
mingle between the Cheek
Mansion, which houses the artcollection, and the lush lawns.
Similarly, the Frist Center
for the Visual Arts features anoutdoor garden and patio area
perfect for staging a jazz band
and martini bar befitting the
centers art deco architectureand ambiance.
Nearby, the Parthenon,
with its beautiful statuaryand downstairs gallery, is the
centerpiece of Centennial Park
with expansive lawns and sunken
gardens. The setting simplybegs for a Mediterranean menu.
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4580 Rachels Ln. Nashville, TN 37076
(615) 889-2941 Ext. 212 www.thehermitage.com
The tradition continues. Just like
Andrew and Rachel Jackson did in the
1800s, The Hermitage, Home of President
Andrew Jackson, still welcomes guests
today. With over 1,100 acres, The
Hermitage offers meeting accommodations
for groups of 20 to 2,000 and will provide
that perfect indoor or outdoor setting for
any occasion. This National Historic
Landmark provides many opportunities
to host unique receptions, including tenting
on the historic grounds; a rustic Cabin-by-
the-Spring; Tulip Grove, the historic home
of Andrews nephew; or the Andrew
Jackson Visitor Center, which includes
an auditorium and lobby. The Hermitage
also offers private and after-hour tours,
horse-drawn wagon interpretive tours,
catering partners and personalized service.
Theres something about meeting at
The Hermitage that will make for an
unforgettable event.
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Aaron Douglas Gallery at Fisk University
(Attraction) Downtown
1000 17th Ave. N.
329-8500, fisk.edu
NamedafterfamedarlemRenaissanceainterAaronDouglas,thegalleryfeaturesorksfromdonorsandfacultyartists.Enjoyever-changingehibits.mu Cct: 100
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General Space 100
Adventure Science Center
(Attraction) Downtown
800 Fort Negley Blvd.
862-5160, adventuresci.com
ands-onlearningenvironmenterfectforsouseandfamilyrograms,asellasevents.SkylineRoomrovidesfullvieofdonton.Anecitingeansionadded12,000squarefeetofehibitsaceanda160-seatlanetariumitha60-footfulldomeithdigitalrojectioncaabilities.heennesseeEngineeringCenterhasadditionaleventandmeetingsace.mu Cct: 3,000
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Classrooms 20-50
Jack Wood Hall 200 144 144
Run of Facility 2,500
Space Chase Wing 500
Sudekum Planetarium 166
Aerial
(Special Event Facility) Downtown
411 Broadway
251-9882, aerialnashville.com
ArevelationindontonNashville.Asleek,oder-coatedbartoithindoorandoutdoorbaraccess,high-endaudiovisual,valetotions,aersonalcateringserviceandaband/DJarea.heinteriorofthesacecanbecraftedanddesignedinanyfashionsodesiredbythehostingarty.Aerialrunsthegamutofhavingtheabilitytohost10gueststouardsof300guestsithouteverfeelingoverlycroded
orlosingitsintimatefeel.mu Cct: ariable Avai lableSace MeetingCaaci ty Banquet Caacity RecetionCaaci ty
General Space 300
Arrington Vineyards
(Attraction) South/Franklin
6211 Patton Rd., Arrington
395-0102, arringtonvineyards.com
ArringtonineyardsasfoundedbyKiBrooksin2005.Aislocated25minutessouthofNashvilleamongthebeautifulhillsofArrington.weinviteyoutocomeeerienceouraard-inningines,sectacularvineyardviesfromourcovereddeckandbreathtakingsunsets.astingsarefree. mu Cct: 120
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Cellar Patio 100 100
Wine Courtyard 120 120
Belle Meade Plantation
(Historic Home) West Nashville
5025 Harding Pk.
356-0501, (800) 270-3991, Ext. 25, bellemeadeplantation.com
Nineteenth-centurythoroughbredstudfarmand1853mansionoenfortours.heBooodGardenand1892CarriageouseandStablesareoulareventsites,hostingmorethan80rivateeventseachyear.utsidecateringandalcoholalloed.hereisafullyfunctioningineryithatastingroom.Guestscantourtheroerty,urchaseines,visitourgiftshoanddineatourrestaurant.Belleisanon-siteSouthernrestaurantthatisalsoavailableforrental. mu Cct: 600
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Carriage House 140 250 300
Carriage House,
Stables & Paddock
250 up to 500
Gardens & Lawn 300
Belmont Mansion
(Historic Home) Hillsboro/Belmont
1900 Belmont Blvd.
460-5459, belmontmansion.com
Nineteenth-centurymansionbuiltbyAdeliciaAcklen,oneoftheealthiestomeninAmerica;adjacenttoMusicRoonthecamusofBelmontniversity.heGrandSalonisconsideredthemostelaboratedomesticantebelluminteriorinennessee.Recetions,toursandsouserograms.Noalcoholalloedonremises.mu Cct: 200
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Grand Salon 90 180
Mansion 140 200
The Bluebird Cafe
(Club) Green Hills
4104 Hillsboro Rd.
383-1461, bluebirdcafe.com
world-famouslisteningroomheremanycountrystars,includingGarthBrooksandaylorSift,havebeendiscovered.privateeventsforgrousuto100offerintimateerformances,cateredmealsandillbedesignedtomeetyourgrousneeds.mu Cct: 100
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General Space 75 80 100
nashvilleUniquely
i f 33-37, -f--k
ff m f M c.
k mb LiveMusic EarthFriendly
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Cadillac Ranch
(Club) Downtown
305 Broadway
742-9078, cadillacranchnash.com
SituatedintheheartofdontonNashville,CadillacRanchoffersfourdifferentvenuesinoneconvenientlocation.
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Cadillac Ranch (down) 600
Cadillac Ranch (up) 400
Karma Lounge 250
Rock Bar 150
Wanna Bes 150
Carnton Plantation
(Historic Home) South/Franklin
1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin
794-0903, battleoffranklintrust.org
romtoAmericanresidentstosocialitesatsoirees,Carntonplantationhasbeenagatheringlaceformorethantocenturies.Makeyoureventaartofourtradition.ur1847restoredgardencanhostyourartyunderthestar-seckledsky.
oureventillgodoninhistory.mu Cct: 3,000
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Garden 1,000 1,000 1,000
Grounds 3,000 3,000 3,000
Porch 50 50 50
Centennial Sportsplex
(Sports Venue) West End/Vanderbilt
222 25th Ave. N.
862-8480, centennialsportsplex.com
eaturinganaquaticcenterithtoindoorools,icearenaithtorinksandafitnesscenter.Greatforhostinggroueventsorforusebyindividualdelegatesforasmallfee.hecomlehasSA-arovedindoorandoutdoortennisfacilitiesithermanentseatingfor2,500atStadiumCourt. mu Cct: 2,500
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Ice Rinks 1,000
Natatorium 2,500
Other Interior Areas 50
Chaffins Barn Dinner Theatre
(Theater) West Nashville
8204 Hwy. 100
646-9977, ( 800) 282-2276, dinnertheatre.com
Nashvillesfirstrofessionaltheater.ServingugreatbuffetsandBroadaylaysformorethan40years.mu Cct: 296
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Backstage 70 70 70
Mainstage 296 296 296
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
(Attraction) West Nashville
1200 Forrest Park Dr.
356-8000, cheekwood.org
Cheekoodisa55-acrebotanicalgardenandartmuseumlocatedonthehistoricCheekestate.hisuniquesettingoffersfourbuildings,eachithitsoncharacter,forsecialevents.Amiofindoorandoutdoorsacescanbeconfiguredtomeetyourneeds,fromsmallmeetingstoverylargecororateevents.romtheultimateinelegancetocasualchic,Cheekoodiserfectformeetings,cocktailrecetions,luncheons,dinnersandmore.inecateringandrofessionaleventmanagementavailable.mu Cct: ariableuto800
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Indoor 15-300 30-300 30-400
Outdoor Variable Variable
Commodore Ballroom at Vanderbilt Student Life Center
(Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt
310 25th Ave. S.
343-0371, vanderbilt.edu/studentlifecenter
Builtin2005,this$11.4millionfacility,locatedintheheartoftheanderbiltcamus,featuresa9,000-square-footballroom,2,500-square-footBoardofrustRoom,DD,CRs,CDrojectors,soundsystems,videoconferencing,teleconferencingandtheatricallighting.hefacilityallosoutsidecaterersfromanarovedlistorillarrangemenusandcateringforyou.mu Cct: 1,200
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Ballroom
(divides into three sections)
778 520 1,200
Board of Trust Room 60-250 100 450
Meeting Rooms 1-3 25-50
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
(Attraction) Downtown
222 Fifth Ave. S.
416-2001, (800) 852-6437, countrymusichalloffame.org
IntheheartofdontonNashvillesvibrantentertainmentdistrict,the130,000-square-footmuseumoffersbreathtakingviesofthecityandisconvenientlylocatedithinalkingdistanceofmajordontonhotelsandtheNashvilleConventionCenter.Eventsaceincludesan11,000-square-footglass-roofedconservatory,the213-seatordheater,theelegantallofameRotundaand40,000squarefeetofgallerysacetotour.n-sitecateringis
availableforgrousuto2,200. mu Cct: 2,200Advertising Partner, p. 1
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Board Room 40
Crump Terrace 70 200
Curb Conservatory & Courtyard 400 600
Entire Building 700 2,200
Ford Theater 213 50 60
Library 70 200
Rotunda 160 300
SunTrust Community Room 80 40 80
A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge
(Special Event Facility) Whites Creek
3665 Knight Dr., Whites Creek
Weekdays: 242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029, acowboytown.com
ocated10minutesfromdontonNashville,Meadolarkodgehassectacularvies,multilerockfirelacesandthreebreakoutrooms.AdjacenttothelodgeisACoboyon,aneventfacilityrecreatingtheldwest,featuringcamfirecookoutsithlivecoboymusic,family-friendlycomedygunfights,hayrides,CoboyComedyDinnerSho,horsebackriding,saloon,icnics,hikingandfishing.mu Cct: 2,000
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A Cowboy Town 2,000
Cookouts/Picnics 2,000
Meadowlark Lodge 50 125 150
Outdoor
The Rattlesnake Saloon
(indoor facility)
50 50 100
Fontanel Attractions
(Attraction) Whites Creek
4225 Whites Creek Pk., Whites Creek
724-1600, fontanelmansion.com
ocatedonasraling130+acresisauniqueentertainmentvenueofferingtoursofBarbaraMandrellsformermansion,rivateevents,anoutdoormusicvenue,hearmouseRestaurant,amuseumandhikingtrails. mu Cct: ariableAdvertising Partner, p. 29
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Entire Mansion Variable Variable Variable
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Hold your summer conference,
camp or retreat at Vanderbilt. With
cozy smart classrooms, exquisite
ballrooms and auditoriums holding
up to 1,100, we can host your group
large or small. On-site residential
accommodations, dining and tech
services make u s your affordable choice.
Take advantage of a unique venue just
three miles from downtown Nashville,
and never miss a beat!
2301 Vanderbilt Pl. VU Sta. B#351677
Nashville, TN 37235 (615) 343-8699
www.meetatvanderbilt.com
60316
One Symphony Place Nashville, TN 37201(615) 687-6602 Fax: (615) 687-6530
[email protected] www.nashvillesymphony.org
Schermerhorn Symphony Center,home to the Nashville Symphony, is thepremier venue for special events. Thestate-of-the-art Laura Turner ConcertHall sets new standards for live music inan acoustical environment. The finestaudio a
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