greater nashville october 2017
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October 2017Arts
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OCTOBER SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSCheekwood HarvestCheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Enjoy themed activities, a beer garden and live bluegrass each weekend of Cheekwood Harvest. More than 5,000 chry-santhemums in deep autumn hues dominate the gardens. Visit the renowned pumpkin house, filled with over 400 gourds, then pick your favorite pumpkin from our patch and take it home for carv-ing, painting and decorating. cheekwood.org
OCTOBER 1Fairgrounds SpeedwayFairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us for the 33rd Annual All-American 400! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and un-der; $5 military. Check the website for times. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
OCTOBER 1Fall Fest at The Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Gather family and friends for a spectacular day of art, music, and history the home of the peo-ple’s president. fallfestatthehermitage.com
TUESDAY EVENINGSYoga in the ParkBicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Parkway. Grab your yoga mat and head to the park for a free, one-hour yoga class at 6:30 pm. (weather permitting). All levels. kingofpops.com
OCTOBER 5-8OktoberfestHistoric Germantown. It’s a family celebration with music, food, beer, and polka dancing! Treat your-self to delicious food from local restaurants and food trucks, plus a special Oktoberfest brew from craft beer local brewers. Free general admission. Beer wristbands may be purchased on site, or go VIP for an exclusive Oktoberfest experience! the-nashvilleoktoberfest.com
OCTOBER 7Celebrate Nashville Cultural FestivalCentennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. This free multi-cultural festival will feature over 60 dance and music performances on multiple stages. Traditional cultural dances, Aztec danc-ers, with modern fusion and blues provide a cul-tural array of entertainment. Food vendors will offer authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, including empanadas, falafels, hot chick-en, injer (Ethiopian bread), gyros, and Mexican popsicles. Hands-on children’s activities, a teen area, marketplace, and more make this a festival for everyone! celebratenashville.org
OCTOBER 10, 12, 17, 24, 28Nashville Predators GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville on October 10 vs. Philadelphia Flyers; October 12 vs. Dallas Stars; October 17
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TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYSGrand Ole OpryGrand Ole Opry shows are performed ev-ery Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in October. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Brad Paisley, Hunter Hayes, Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Young, Steven Curtis Chapman, Dustin Lynch, Tyler Farr, Maddie & Tae, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THURSDAYS IN OCTOBEROpry Country ClassicsEmanating from the historic Ryman Auditorium during the spring and fall sea-son, Opry Country Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin, and features the coun-try music the world knows best, performed by legends of the genre and the rising stars those legends have influenced. The fall run contin-ues Thursdays through October 26. Among those appearing: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (pictured above), Oak Ridge Boys, William Michael Morgan, and more! For tick-ets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
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eventsvs. Colorado Avalanche; October 24 vs. Calgary Flames; October 28 vs. New York Islanders. All games start at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com
OCTOBER 13Full Moon Pickin’ PartyWarner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory. Boulevard Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir-cles 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 chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash wel-come. 7–11 pm. Food available. Advance tickets online. friendsofwarnerparks.com
OCTOBER 13-15Southern Festival of BooksWar Memorial Plaza, Main Public Library, down-town. A free event that offers readers and writers an opportunity to interact, promote and celebrate
the joy of reading and lifelong learning. Each year the festival brings to Nashville 200 of the nation’s and region’s most prominent authors of many genres, and each take part in a solo reading or panel discussion, followed by a book signing. humanitiestennessee.org
OCTOBER 14Kidsville Family FestivalCentennial Park, corner of West End and 27th Avenue. Fun-filled activities including pump-kin painting, inflatable games, face-painting, an obstacle course, a mascot photo station, a Centennial Park themed scavenger hunt, and arts and crafts activities abound as area musicians will perform. Food trucks and vendors with family friendly products. kidsvilleonline.org
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FRIDAYS IN OCTOBERGhost Tours At Lotz House1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Franklin on Foot’s Margie Thessin will share stories of the presence of spirits which are believed to re-main from those who suffered unspeakable horrors during the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Reservations required. Special tours available for groups of six or more. franklinonfoot.com
OCTOBER 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 30-31Ghost Tours at the Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Join us for an exclusive, after hours tour through the Mansion and Jackson’s tomb while learning about encounters with those who “haunt the property.” Hear ghostly tales about the Battle of New Orleans, the Bell Witch, and even the General himself! Tours are limited to 25 people, so get your tickets in advance. thehermitage.com
OCTOBER 12-15, 19-22, 27-29THE GLOW: A Jack O’Lantern ExperienceFontanel Lawn, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. THE GLOW features an enchanting and unforgetta-ble wonderland of more than 5,000 hand carved, illuminated pumpkins transformed into beauti-ful landscapes, iconic figures and larger than life jack o’ lantern structures. Come stroll down Jack’s Lane, a 1/3 of a mile jack o’ lantern trail where you’ll experience everything from intri-cately detailed single pumpkin carvings to amaz-ing scenes. 6 pm, fontanel.com
OCTOBER 21Haunted Museum Ghost Story FestivalTennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick Street. Walk the museum “ghost trail” and stop along the way for prizes, crafts, refreshments, and chilling ghost stories from Tennessee’s past, including the Bell Witch, the Cherokee spirit Spearfinger, John Murrell’s thumb, and many other scary tales. 10 am–2 pm, tnmuseum.org
OCTOBER 28Halloween at Two RiversTwo Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. A free family community event filled with trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, storytell-ing, hayrides and more on the grounds of this historic 1859 antebellum mansion. 4–8 pm, friendsoftworiversmansion.org
Día de los Muertos Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Celebrate this Hispanic holiday with lively music and dance, vibrant art activities, beautiful altar displays, a bustling marketplace, authentic food and fine cuisine from local bakeries and restaurants. 9 am–5 pm, cheekwood.org
PumpkinfestMain Street, Historic Downtown Franklin. Family-friendly entertainment, live music, free games, children’s activities, pony rides, photos with prin-cesses, pumpkin carving contest, arts and crafts booths. 10 am–6 pm, historicfranklin.com
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OCTOBER 15Jazz on the Cumberland Concert SeriesCumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music watching the down-town skyline overlooking the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the area’s best jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. This is a free, family evening event with plenty of park-ing in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge.
OCTOBER 16Titans FootballNissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts at 7:30 pm. titansonline.com
OCTOBER 17Planetarium Laser ShowsAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Enjoy watching a wide array of music brought to life with incredible fulldome digital im-agery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! Three laser shows each evening feature a different soundtrack. See a single show or make it a full eve-ning and buy tickets for all three shows! Michael Jackson at 8:30 pm; Queen at 9:30 pm; The Dark Side of the Moon at 10:30 pm. adventuresci.org
OCTOBER 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30Nashville Jewish Film Festival Belcourt Theatre, 2012 Belcourt Avenue; Bellevue 8, 120 Belle Forest Circle; Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Boulevard. NJFF presents a collection of educational, enter-taining and thought-provoking Jewish-themed films that demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Jewish cultural, religious, historical, and social conditions of the modern era. nashvillejff.net
OCTOBER 20Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Explore the Farmers’ Market for a most unique Friday night experi-ence from 5–8 pm. Shop and dine with various local artisans, restaurants and shops, locally raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, craft beer, local wine, and more! Free admission. nashvillefarmersmarket.org
OCTOBER 20, 21Tennessee History FestivalBicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Parkway. Interact with civilians, soldiers and other historic figures as they bring Tennessee’s rich history alive with demonstrations, re-enactors
and other interpretive programming. Free, 10 am–4 pm both days. tnstateparks.com
OCTOBER 20-22Fall Festival and Tennessee State PowwowLong Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike. Indians from around the Nation gather to share part of their culture, and perform ceremonial songs and dances. It’s a reunion of family and friends, and for tourists to join the celebration of culture still nurtured by the some 10,000 Indians who call Tennessee home today. Treat yourself to the de-lights of authentic Indian food, such as fry bread, Indian tacos and hominy. Bring a lawn chair; dress appropriately. Admission: $8 adults; $4 seniors and ages 6 -12; free for children 5 and under. naiatn.org
OCTOBER 21Centennial Craft FestCentennial Park, corner of West End and 27th Avenue. Celebrate the craftsmanship of local ar-tisans and musicians and enjoy a bounty of delec-table food vendors, handmade goods from local artisans, and fun activities and crafts at Kidsville. centennialcraftfest.com
OCTOBER 21Tennessee Beer FestivalTwo Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. Over 40 breweries will offer samples from the best local, re-gional, national, and import breweries in the world, including a selection of 90-100 different beers and a selection of wine. Live music, artisan booths and plenty of free parking from 12 noon–5 pm; 21+ event; tnbeerfestival.com
OCTOBER 25Nashville Rollergirls Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts be-gin at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. Admission: $15 ages 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. nashvillerollergirls.com
OCTOBER 27-29Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 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
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TUESDAYS AT NOONTIMECourtyard ConcertsNashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Bring lunch and enjoy a free, live outdoor concert. 11:45 am–1 pm, nashvillepubliclibrary.org
WEDNESDAY EVENINGSWooten WednesdayRudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Regi Wooten and Nashville’s best dig deep into funk, jazz, blues, rock, and soul. rudysjazzroom.com
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYSMusic 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. fristcenter.org
OCTOBER 1Shakespeare in the ParkCentennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue. The Winter’s Tale is Shakespeare’s fanciful story set in a fairy tale world of contrasting peoples inspired by the diverse South American cultures during the Gran Colombia era. 6 pm: Food and drink vendors, Talking Shakespeare; 6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance begins. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
OCTOBER 3, 10, 24The 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: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
OCTOBER 4, 11, 25Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday’s weekly live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. musiccityroots.com
OCTOBER 5, 7ToscaAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Tosca is one of Puccini’s most popular Italian operatic masterpiec-es. Floria Tosca, a beautiful opera singer, suddenly finds herself thrust into a dizzying world of politi-cal intrigue, murder, and desire. To save her lover from the clutches of the evil Baron Scarpia, Tosca is forced to sacrifice herself, body and soul, to
OCTOBER AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONYSchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Ticket packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: Oct. 3: Celebrate Nashville’s World Music Night; Oct. 5-8: Beethoven’s Fifth; Oct. 12: Igudesman & Joo: BIG Nightmare Music; Oct. 13: The Joey Alexander Trio; Oct. 21: Free Day of Music Community Event; Oct. 27-28: Bronfman Plays Beethoven; Oct. 29: Patti LaBelle, (with-
out orchestra); Oct. 31: Halloween Movie Night: Nosferatu, silent film with organ. 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. nashvillesymphony.org
OCTOBER 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: Oct. 1-2: Alison Krauss and David Gray; Oct. 3: Mutemath; Oct. 4: Aaron Watson; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Opry Country Classics; Oct. 6: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen; Oct. 7: TajMo: The Taj Mahal and Keb’Mo’ Band; Oct. 8: Kevin Smith; Oct. 9 -11, 13-15: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit; Oct. 16: NEEDTOBREATHE; Oct. 17: Paramore; Oct. 18: Concert for Cumberland Heights; Oct. 20-21: Cody Jinks; Oct. 22: PJ Masks; Oct. 25: Evanescence; Oct. 27-28: Moon Taxi; Oct. 29, 31: Bon Iver; Oct. 30: Michael McDonald. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster out-lets or call (615) 458-8700.
SUNDAY EVENINGSBluegrass 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
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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. byebyeliver.com/nashville
OCTOBER 12-14, 18-21, 25-28 Bloody Bloody Andrew JacksonAndrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This rollicking, thought-provoking, hilarious, profane, irreverent, loopy rock musical stars Andrew Jackson, THE rock star of his day, in this shrewd and dopey political satire. It follows the story of Jackson through his campaigns to his taking office (where he finds that governing is hard). nashvillerep.org
OCTOBER 12-15, 19-22, 26-28South PacificThe Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Expect high-quality thrilling performances and scrumptious dining. Dinner seating is one hour prior to start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org
OCTOBER 13Music City ImprovThird Coast Comedy Club, Marathon Village, 1310 Clinton Avenue. This high octane show from Nashville’s longest running improv troupe features
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Scarpia’s dark desires. But, as the lecherous Baron Scarpia discovers, Tosca’s kisses can be quite deadly. Featuring the Nashville Opera Orchestra. nashvilleopera.org
OCTOBER 6-8, 12-15,19-21Love, Loss and What I WoreDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bring-ing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. tickets.act1online.com
OCTOBER 7Bluebird on the MountainVanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and drink and enjoy a fabulous evening of sunset, music, and stars with singer-songwriter Victoria Shaw and friends. The telescope will be opened after the performance. Gates open at 5 pm; concert begins at 7 pm. Tickets: dyer.vanderbilt.edu
OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, 28Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-
“ You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight!”
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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.”
—DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer
“Great job, heck of a performance! You just go all out to make sure you do everything just right!”
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Mondays and Thursdays6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show
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live and video sketch comedy. musiccityimprov.com
OCTOBER 13, 14, 19-22, 26-28Rumors112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Friends arrive in evening dress to celebrate the anniversary of Deputy Mayor Charley and his wife, Myra, only to find Charley wounded and unconscious and Myra missing. Theories and coverups abound with the situation becoming more and more ridiculous in this Neil Simon classic comedy. pull-tight.com
OCTOBER 26Poet’s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusi-asts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet.Free and open to the public. scarrittbennett.org
OCTOBER 26-28Lizzie Borden with The RavenPolk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Based on the true infamous murder trial from the 1890s, Lizzie Borden’s notori-ous courtroom trial remains one of the most con-troversial and sensationalized in American history. Nashville Ballet’s gripping interpretation takes au-diences into the mind of the woman embroiled in the scandal to show that there may be more to the story than previously thought. The world premiere of The Raven explores Edgar Allan Poe’s dark poem by blending movement with a classical score and elements of spoken word. Contains nudity and adult themes. nashvilleballet.com
OCTOBER 26, 28Mr. Popper’s PenguinsNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. With money tight and no houses to paint till next spring, Mr. Popper is stuck at home daydreaming of Arctic adventures, while Mrs. Popper must scrimp and save just to put beans on the table. But with the unex-pected arrival of a spirited penguin named Captain Cook, the Poppers have a snowdrift in the living room and a dozen delightful penguins living in the house. It’s a flipper-flapping musical tale that will make you believe in the power of ingenuity and de-termination. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
OCTOBER 27-29The Hunchback of Notre DameZ. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero is brought to life with a lush score from Academy Award-winning team Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken. circleplayers.net
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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
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
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 leg-endary artists and today’s superstars. See stars such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations
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yesteryear with burlesque and live music nightly. Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and comedian Andy Griffith have all graced the original checker-board stage. skullsrainbowroom.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-ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
recommended. Dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
Nudie’s Honky Tonk409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his-toric three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos-tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am–3 am daily, this attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.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
Skull’s Rainbow Room222 Printers Alley. Skull’s Rainbow Room is a tribute to David “Skull” Schulman and the former fine din-ing establishments of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Chef Gannon Leary’s critically acclaimed menu showcases a continental twist on American classics. Premium cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list complement the award winning cui-sine. Skull’s pays homage to the entertainment of
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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
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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
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(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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KEY TO ADVERTISERSThe Upper RoomJohnny Cash MuseumPatsy Cline MuseumCotton Eyed JoeSkull’s Rainbow RoomThe Smiling ElephantNudie’s Honky TonkRyman Auditorium
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POINTS OF INTERESTNissan StadiumBicentennial MallChamber of CommerceBridgestone Arena Nashville Visitors InformationMunicipal AuditoriumNashville Convention CenterRyman AuditoriumTPAC/TN State MuseumFrist Center for the Visual ArtsMusic City CenterSchermerhorn Symphony CenterOld Town Trolley Tours
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O C TO B E R 26 -28 , 2 017T PAC ’ S P O L K T H E AT E R
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Tickets at www.nashvilleballet.com or (615) 782-4040
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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 dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lov-ers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceram-ics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued
cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 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.
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. 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
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.
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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.
The Nashville Collection120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages.
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’ im-pressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and 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 focused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Award-winning programs include daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art dig-ital projection and surround sound to present pro-grams on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org
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).
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. The city’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, beautiful gar-dens, dog park, exercise trail and much more.
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-dens, newly renovated historic mansion and art museum. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. cheekwood.org
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the his-tory of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instru-ments at largest popular music museum in the world. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Package up-grades available, and be sure to 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
FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS919 Broadway. Spacious galleries in a magnificent art deco building and museum. fristcenter.org
GRAND OLE OPRY2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, blue-grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Brad Paisley, Hunter Hayes, Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Young, Steven Curtis Chapman, Dustin Lynch, Tyler Farr, Maddie & Tae, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, Tuesday shows through December, also at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-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
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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
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 be-tween, 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 throughout 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 important 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. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.com
JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia 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 tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table 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 true essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in the Museum store. No trip
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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 9am–7pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
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 of 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. (615) 790-7190, LotzHouse.com
MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX ATTRACTIONOpry Mills. Be the first to take the stage at the new Madame Tussauds Nashville. We are excited to have an attraction in Music City that focuses solely on the lyrical legends that have shaped the musical landscape of America. Our world-renowned wax attraction brings you a multi-sensory experience that makes you the star of the show by allowing you to get up close and personal with some of your favorite musical talents. Built to honor Nashville and its deep roots in America’s music history, this unique Madame Tussauds will take you on a musi-cal journey through time alongside a colorful cast of iconic figures from the worlds of country, rock, pop, jazz and blues. madametussauds.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
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Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $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.
NUDIE’S HONKY TONK 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his-toric three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos-tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am–3 am daily, visitors can see pop culture iconic designs by designer Nudie Cohn like Elvis Presley’s gold lame’ suit and one of his $400,000 Cadillac El Dorado customized “Nudie Mobile” which hangs on the wall. This attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com
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 Centennial Park. This Nashville treasure is a repro-duction of the ancient Athens classic, housing the 42-foot statue of Athena, and fine art exhibits.
THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South, Second Level. Though she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Country music and remains one of the biggest
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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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names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum celebrates the life of the legendary songstress and features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, personal belongings, videos and much more. (615) 454-4722, patsymuseum.com
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 a must-see for any Nashville visitor. If the hallowed walls could talk, the remarkable story they would tell is unmatched in entertainment history. For tick-ets call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
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RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North. 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 artifacts from more than a century of entertainment history. Dubbed “The Mother Church of Country Music” by Nashvillians, it’s well known by this moniker today. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays,
Celebrating the 1000th show! This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, 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 tickets, 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, mid-town. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tu-mult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit chapel.upperroom.org.v
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