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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

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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.

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nd many benecial local tie-ins. The citys diversied economic

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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pre-convention servicesSite Selection Collection of meeting specifications

Lead distribution and proposal collection

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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

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Become a Music City Brand Champion

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

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City Services Liaison

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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Nashville Concierge

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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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

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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

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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

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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

Avai lableSace MeetingCaaci ty Banquet Caacity RecetionCaaci ty

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


The 1925 Hall 350

The 1966 Hall 375

Bridgestone Arena

(Arena) Downtown501 Broadway

770-2000, bridgestonearena.com

hehomeoftheNNashvillepredatorsisalsothesiteofblockbustereventsandheadlineconcerts. mu Cct: 20,000


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Amphitheater 220

Atrium 350 350

one eleven


111 Broadway

695-5229, oneeleven.com

StageasectaculareventithunmatchedviesofdontonNashville.oneeleven,therooftoeventvenueattheintersectionofBroadayandSecondAvenue,rovides4,800squarefeetofmodernsaceforentertaininguto300eole.hefacility,hichisithineasyalkingdistanceofmostdontonhotels,includesthreeuniqueareasanobservationdeck,glass-enclosedenthouseandcoveredatio.utsidecateringalloed.mu Cct: 300


General Space 35-96 up to 280 300

The Pinnacle at Symphony Place


150 Third Ave. S.

695-5222, pinnaclesymphonyplace.com

ocateddirectlyacrossfromtheSchermerhornSymhonyCenter,hepinnacleatSymhonyplaceisthehomeofBassBerry&SimsthehighlyacclaimedNashvillelafirmasellastheheadquartersofpinnacleinancialpartners.mu Cct: ariable


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


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


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


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


1000 17th Ave. N.

329-8500, fisk.edu

NamedafterfamedarlemRenaissanceainterAaronDouglas,thegalleryfeaturesorksfromdonorsandfacultyartists.Enjoyever-changingehibits.mu Cct: 100


General Space 100

Adventure Science Center


800 Fort Negley Blvd.

862-5160, adventuresci.com

ands-onlearningenvironmenterfectforsouseandfamilyrograms,asellasevents.SkylineRoomrovidesfullvieofdonton.Anecitingeansionadded12,000squarefeetofehibitsaceanda160-seatlanetariumitha60-footfulldomeithdigitalrojectioncaabilities.heennesseeEngineeringCenterhasadditionaleventandmeetingsace.mu Cct: 3,000


Classrooms 20-50

Jack Wood Hall 200 144 144

Run of Facility 2,500

Space Chase Wing 500

Sudekum Planetarium 166

Aerial


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


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


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


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


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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

[email protected]

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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