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events THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Peruse artifacts and memorabilia of one of country music’s most influential female artists in the exhibit Trisha Yearwood: The Song Remembers When. Luke Bryan: Dirt Road Diary will examine the singer-songwriter’s roots and rise to stardom. Fans will see stage clothes, instruments, awards, photos and memorabilia from Bryan’s personal collection. Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City will explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Flyin’ Saucers Rock & Roll: The Cosmic Genius of Sam Phillips will take an indepth look at the social and cultural impact of the music from the innovative Sam Phillips, Sun Records, and the Memphis recording era. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 ages 13+; $14.95 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in September. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to
the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Michael Ray, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Chris Janson, Ralph Stanley, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, Jewel, Josh Turner (pictured), Tracy Lawrence, Del McCoury Band, David Nail, Terri Clark, Chuck Wicks, Kristian Bush, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
September 3 – Titans Preseason Football Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans as they take on the Minnesota VIkings at 7 pm. titansonline.com
September 5 – Downtown Art Crawl Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. Various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play
September 1-3 – Nashville Sounds Games First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the family out to the ballgame at the new minor-league ballpark in Sulphur Dell, north of downtown. This month the Sounds play Round Rock. Parking: $5, free shuttle, at Metro Courthouse Garage, 101 James Robertson Parkway. nashvillesounds.com
September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Fontanel Concert Cruise-In The Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Classic cars from the 30’s all the way up to modern muscle cars will fill the 25-acre show field from 5:30–8:30 pm. Enjoy great music, grilled burgers and dogs, beer garden, plus raffles. Free entry. fontanelmansion.com
September 4 – Zoovie Night Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Pack a blanket for the evening’s feature film, How to Train Your Dragon, playing on a large inflatable screen at sunset. Bring the family for games, inflatables, music, crafts and after-hour access to the carousel! nashvillezoo.org 3
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September 5 – Rewind BBQ Festival Public Square Park. Kick off Labor Day Weekend with delicious southern BBQ while relaxing in the beautiful Tennessee sunlight. Good music from a variety of artists at this family-friendly event. 4 –11:30 pm; bring blankets or chairs; rain or shine.
September 5, 12, 19, 26 – Musicians Corner Centennial Park, front area off West End Avenue and 25th Street/Elliston Place. Free family-friendly weekly festival and giant lawn party with stellar music, a mix of Nashville’s best food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. All ages! 12–5 pm. musicianscornernashville.com
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Sundays LIVE! at The Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Hear stories of the strong, influential women who lived here, from the mansion to the slave quarters at Women of the Hermitage on September 6. To Avenge Fort Mims: Tennessee and the Creek War will explore the events of this war that set Andrew Jackson on a path to national importance and the presidency, on September 13. Meet the Carriage Horses on September 20 and hear stories of Hermitage horses over the past 200 years as you tour by horse-drawn wagon for a glimpse into what life was like on this 1000-acre cotton plantation for Jackson, his family and his slaves. Experience the sights and smells of 19thcentury Foodways on the Frontier on September 27, and enjoy samples from a historic chocolate demonstration. thehermitage.com
September 11-13 – Nashville Greek Fest 4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture with savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and educational tours. $3 admission tickets are valid for the entire weekend. Free for children 12 and under, military, police and fire personel (with ID). Free parking for all guests, free shuttle service (limited hours) nashvillegreekfestival.com
September 11-13 – Nashville Italian Lights Festival 2750 Tucker Road. Celebrate the culture and cuisine of the old country, with a dash of southern charm, in a family-friendly environment. Savor food, wine, and music celebrating vibrant Italian traditions with a nod to Music City hospitality. Enter the meatball
events eating and grape stomping contests, take part in free wine tastings Saturday and Sunday, and shop the Craft Fair. Free admission. italianlights.org
September 11-20 – Tennessee State Fair Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. “Red, White and You” celebrates our pride in the best of our nation and the Volunteer State. More than 100,000 fairgoers will experience the thrilling rides at the Midway, the wide variety of competitions, and mouth-watering fair foods. New for 2015, A Salute to First Responders celebrates the lives and sacrifices of the people who work daily to make the USA a better place to live. Other must-sees include the Great Lakes Timber Show, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, Hedrick’s Racing Pigs, Kenya Safari Acrobats, Ice Cream Eating Contest, and Curly the Kid and Colonel Phil Good return with their Western Comedy Show. tnstatefair.org
September 12 – Dragon Boat Festival East Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly across from downtown Nashville. Fifty teams of 22 paddlers each will race in 46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kong-style dragon boats. Fans can cheer 1000 paddlers, and celebrate the long tradition of dragon boat racing with a cultural festival unlike any other in Music City. Celebration dances will be performed by the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville. Parking: $5, Lot D, Nissan Stadium. Or park downtown (Metro Courthouse $3; Public Library $5) and take a quick walk over the pedestrian bridge to the East Bank Landing. 8 am–3 pm, nashvilledragonboat.org
September 12 – Nashville Mini Maker Faire Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Join us in celebration of makers, hackers, tinkerers, inventors and dreamers. The event is like a big science fair or a community “show and tell” where people will demonstrate their do-ityourself skills and showcase a wide variety of projects. Nashville Mini Maker Faire is an outdoor (rain or shine) event that people of all ages will enjoy. Tickets: $5 for adults; $2 youth. adventuresci.com
September 12, 13 – Vintage Base Ball Tournament Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and enjoy the tradition of vintage base ball. boft.org 5
events September 12 – Middle Tennessee Highland Games The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. There will be plenty of music, dancing, exhibitions, games, competitions, as well as food and craft vendors, at this all-day Celtic Festival. thehermitage.com
September 12 – Wine On The River Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. Travel through 10 different global regions and sample wine, beer, and spirits specific to that region and a restaurant featuring a culturally themed menu. Enjoy the soothing sounds of live jazz at Nashville’s largest wine tasting event, with breathtaking views overlooking downtown Nashville. wineontheriver.com
September 12 – Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem Planetarium Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. Join us for a single show or see all three: Laser Beatles at 8:30 pm; Laser Queen at 9:30 pm; Laser Dark featuring alternative music at 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com
September 12 – Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slated for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
September 15 – The Nashville Opera Guild Fashion Show Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon Street.This year’s fashion show theme is “A Wedding for All Seasons.” Enjoy champagne, lunch, and wedding cake while viewing fashions for the bride, wedding party, family, and guests. Featured designers are Olia Zavozina and Jeanne’s Fantasia. nashvilleopera.org
September 15-20 – Americana Music Festival & Conference 165 live performances at over nine music venues. Legendary artists, rising stars and industry professionals come together for four days of music and education. Wristband wearers may attend all evening showcases at all participating venues on all nights. (Does not include admission to the Riverfront 6
Park event on Saturday.) Individual showcase tickets
are also available for $20–$25, and in the event of a line, priority goes to laminate badge wearers, wristband wearers, then individual ticket holders. The conference features numerous panels, seminars and much more, proudly providing Nashville’s most educational music industry forum. Get the full schedule at americanamusic.org.
September 18 – Music at the Mansion Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent 1802 Federal style brick home was once the centerpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend a memorable evening on the lawn listening to the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket, or purchase gourmet sandwiches, sides, sweets and beverages on site, starting at 7 pm. $5/person, $20/family car, members free, friendsoftworiversmansion.org
September 18-20 – African Street Festival Hadley Park, 1037 28th Avenue North. This free family-oriented festival includes the cultures of the Caribbean, North, Central and South America and other places around the world where African culture is represented. Highlights include the Children’s Pavilion, arts and crafts, drumming, dance, storytelling, tasty authentic African, American and other cuisines; an eclectic mix of live music – African, reggae, Latin, R&B, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, country, blues, African drumming, spoken word, dance, and more! A cultural and educational experience for all! aacanashville.org
September 20, 27 – Jazz on the Cumberland Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music as the Nashville sunset lights up the Cumberland River. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and water slides. Local food trucks onsite. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free, plus free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge, 5:30–8 pm.
September 25 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets
or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
September 25-27 – Nashville Flea Market Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org
September 25-27 – Fall Craft Fair Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One-ofa-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are perfect gifts for friends, family… and yourself! Enjoy food from area vendors, familyfriendly activities in the Kids’ Tent and demonstrations from artisans aimed to educate as they create
pieces in front of your eyes. Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Free and open to the public. tennesseecrafts.org
September 25-27 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Fans of all ages will be showing off their best costumes throughout the event, dressed as every imaginable character, and some never before dreamed will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Show Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen. Up to 2 children 10 and under get in free when accompanied by a paid adult. wizardworld.com
September 25, 27, 29 – Nashville Predators Preseason Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville on September 20 vs. Florida Panthers at 3:30 and also 7 pm; September 23 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 pm; September 29 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com
“ You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight!” —Wynonna • 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
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11:45 am–1 pm. Cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio on September 1; The WannaBeatles on September 8; Soulful singer Jonell Mosser on September 15; R&B and gospel Andy T Nick Nixon Band on September 22; Bluegrass and more from Jerry Douglas and Friends on September 29. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
September 1, 8, 22, 29 – The Doyle and Debbie Show
September at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: Jonny Lang on September 4 at 8 pm (without orchestra); Beethoven’s Ninth & John Adams’ Homage to 9/11 on September 10 at 7 pm, September 11 and 12 at 8 pm, September 13 at 3 pm; SoMo: The Fallin’ Up Tour with Jordan Bratton on September 16 at 7:45 pm; George Benson on September 18 at 8 pm (without orchestra); Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons on September 24 at 7 pm, September 25 and 26 at 8 pm; Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on September 27 at 7 pm. For tickets , call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.
September at the Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a sixtime 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 includes Cherub on September 5; Billy Idol on September 18; Indigo Girls on September 22; Kacey Musgraves on September 24; The Neighbourhood with Bad Suns & Hunny on September 25; The O’Jays (pictured), on September 26; Kraftwerk: A 3-D Concert on September 27; George Ezra 30. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Courtyard Concerts Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Live music Tuesdays at the library’s outdoor free concerts, 8
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
September 2, 9, 17, 23, 30 – Music City Roots The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, twohour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 reserved seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under; musiccityroots.com
September 3-7, 10-13 – Shakespeare in the Park Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. Toward the end of the Civil War, on the eve of battle, enemies come together on a Tennessee battlefield to enact Shakespeare’s play about the young king of England who leads his nation in a war against France. Throughout the 19th century, Shakespeare was performed and read in almost every part of our country. Politicians quoted him in their speeches, generals in their orders, soldiers in their letters home, and slaves and former slaves turned to Shakespeare to educate and inspire. This NSF production will use Shakespeare’s historical drama to reflect on the American Civil War, using the very words that Shakespeare wrote over 400 years ago. Food and drink vendors open at 6 pm, preshow entertainment at 6:30 pm, performance at 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
September 3, 10-12 – Live On The Green Public Square Park, downtown Nashville. The historic Metropolitan Courthouse serves as a fantastic backdrop for these free concerts, showcasing Nashville’s emerging musical talent and wellknown national acts, 6 pm–10:30 pm. Headliners
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September 4-6, 11-13 – Heathers In Residence at Bailey STEM Magnet Middle School, 2000 Greenwood Avenue. Based on the iconic 1989 dark comedy, three shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing Heathers are the hottest and cruelest girls in school, but a misfit rejects them for the dark sexy stranger who plans to put them in their place – six feet under. Rated R for adult language and content. streettheatrecompany.org
September 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fastpaced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville
September 5, 8-12, 15-19 – Rapture, Blister, Burn Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This Pulitzer
performing arts Prize-nominated play explores life choices in the wake of 20th-century feminist ideals when friends Catherine and Gwen reunite after more than a decade apart. Catherine has had a dazzling career as a high-profile author while Gwen chose to raise a family—after marrying the man Catherine gave up to pursue her goals. As they catch up, each woman begins to covet the other’s life and question her own path. Appropriate for high school and above. nashvillerep.org, tcap.org
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com
September 10-12 – Film:Masters – The Modern School of Film OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is a destination for innovative contemporary art experiences. This month, OZ Arts hosts Milazzo in conversation
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performing arts with three different celebrity guest artists, immediately following a film screening of that artists’ selection. oznashville.com
September 10, 17, 18 – Music at the Frist Frist Center Cafe, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy jazz guitarist Geary Moore on September 10; Ronny Criss and Friends in the Round on September 17; and vocal duo Duette on September 18. 6 pm, fristcenter.org
September 11 – Anthony Belfiglio The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Anthony Belfiglio is a world-class pianist, educator, clinician, and composer with a passion for improvisation, enchanting melodies, and rhythmic experimentation. Drawing from such genres as jazz, funk, rock, classical, and Latin music and with musical influences as varied as Thelonious Monk, Chick Corea, Pink Floyd, and Miles Davis, Anthony views the piano as being “like a puzzle” with endless possibilities. Soft drinks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $20, High School & College Students: $10. nashvillejazz.org
September 11-13, 17-20 – Hearts Like Fists Belmont’s Black Box Theatre, 1575 Compton Avenue. A superhero noir comedy about the dangers of love. The city’s heart beats with fear: Doctor X is sneaking into apartments and injecting lovers with a lethal poison. Lisa’s heart beats with hope: Now that she’s joined the elite Crimefighters, maybe she can live a life with meaning. And every beat of Peter’s wounded heart brings him closer to death, but he’s designing an artificial replacement that will never break. Can the Crimefighters stop Doctor X? Do Peter and Lisa have a chance at love? And who is the girl with a face like a plate? actorsbridge.org
September 17-20, 24-27 – Gypsy Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Gypsy is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards. Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and 12
daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame. StudioTenn uses a rich combination of talent from Nashville and Broadway to bring classic works of drama and musical theater to life in middle Tennessee, and each production promises the audience a fully immersive, emotional experience. studiotenn.com
September 17, 20, 26, 27, 30 – Einstein Is A Dummy Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. A mind-blowing, hilarious musical comedy tour de force for the whole family! Rooted in Einstein’s own musings about the application of creative thought to scientific method, it is a joyous celebration of the courage to think differently. NCT’s amazing artistic team has created an exhilarating, absurdly original theatrical thrill-ride through the cosmos with young Albert and his amazing Cat. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
September 18-20 – Peter Pan Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Ballet returns to the magical world of Neverland, following Peter on his adventures with a villainous Captain Hook, a man-eating crocodile and a meddling Tinker Bell. With choreography by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director and CEO Paul Vasterling, and music by the Nashville Symphony, this epic production tells the classic story of the boy who doesn’t want to grow up. nashvilleballet.com
September 19 – Bluebird on the Mountain Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive (off Granny White). Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Gordon Kennedy, Karla Davis, and Danny Flowers will perform under Dyer’s open-air canopy. A “carload ticket” allows you to bring up to 8 people in your car. Tickets required. dyer.vanderbilt.edu
September 25, 26 – STAND Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. STAND is the true story of Johnny “JJ” Ellis, who spent three drug-addicted decades on the streets of Nashville, and a Good Samaritan who stepped up to help him. Expect a stellar production under the direction of David Compton, with performances by Barry Scott and Chip Arnold. tpac.org
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Nissan Stadium Bicentennial Mall Chamber of Commerce The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information Municipal Auditorium Nashville Convention Center Ryman Auditorium TPAC/TN State Museum Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Schermerhorn Symphony Center Music City Center ®
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“SOUL OF NASHVILLE” NOW PLAYING! Be immersed in the Ryman’s magical history during this one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill.
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Cantina Laredo
Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Café Lula at the Ryman 116 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 during nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com
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Claim Jumper Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry.
Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
Rainforest Café This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
both with great views of downtown. Open Monday –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am – 5 pm. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.
Wildhorse Saloon Historic Second Avenue, downtown. Three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events.
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave. S. (615) 891-4488
2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
Open lunch and dinner— Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat.
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available,
The 404 Kitchen 2213 8thwith Ave. S. flair Eats local 404891-4488 12th Avenue South (615) (615) 251-1404
Etch
Unique delicious creative 303 Demonbreun Street (615) 522-0685
Giovanni Ristorante
Splurge worthy Italian 909 20th Avenue South (615) 760-5932
Husk
Brilliant fresh food 37 Rutledge Street (615) 256-6565
Josephine
American bistro cuisine 2316 12th Avenue South (615) 292-7766
Margot Open lunchfabulous and dinner— Dining – five stars Mon.-Fri. 1017 Woodland Street (615) 227-4668 Open for dinner Sat.
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Gourmet farm food 1121 Fifth Avenue North (615) 750-2912
Silly Goose
Fresh and delicious 1888 Eastland Avenue (615) 915-0757
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Fresh French cuisine 343 53rd Avenue North (615) 298-3663 Vestige of generations past 401 Broadway (615) 254-1892 Innovative brilliant food and wine 700 Taylor Street (615) 866-9897
Delish 150 Third Avenue South #110 (615) 724-1762
Fabulous French 3821 Green Hills Village Drive (615) 739-6900 Sushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street (615) 254-1902
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Great wine and food 6000 Highway 100 (615) 353-5604
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Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store
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 areas throughout and surrounding Music City.
222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find autographed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.
The Cat Shoppe 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed Joe Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
The Great Escape Featuring a huge selection of current and outof-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 111-B 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 Store 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assortment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com
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The Hermitage Museum Store
The Opry Shop
Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum.
2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills Mall Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-inmarket name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue 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 entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 South Located 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 television show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry Originals Located 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.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find exclusive Ryman merchandise you can’t get anywhere else including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the all new activity station! Open seven days a week.
Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop 120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This nationally recognized store offers a vast selection of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing 1613 Jefferson 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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Bicentennial Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along an inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS. Bike the Greenway Bicycle Rentals Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes 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 Plantation 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
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Centennial Park 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more.
DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT BREATHTAKING VIEWS Cheekwook Botanical Garden and Museum of Art MOUTHWATERING CUISINE 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes
American art, American and British decorative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek Mansion itself. Each spring brings a new outdoor GeneralJackson.com | 615-458-3900 installation, and this year the dramatic sculptures in
Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape will be on display throughout the estate’s historic grounds and Museum of Art. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Exhibits this month include Trisha Yearwood; Luke Bryan; Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats; and Sam Phillips. (More details on page 3 ). Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 ages 13+; $14.95 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-fromscratch meal at Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org
General Jackson Showboat Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson.com. Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Michael Ray, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Chris Janson, Ralph Stanley, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, Jewel, Josh Turner, Tracy Lawrence, Del McCoury Band, David Nail, Terri Clark, Chuck Wicks, Kristian Bush, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday shows through December at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass Tours 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most
Encounter, experience, explore... history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home.
From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s seventh president—you’ll be face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage. One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.
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famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Unique Gift Items try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more inforRetro Clothing mation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
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Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower what life was like when time seemed to move at Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country restored buildings in aAntique living radios history, music and friendly people. andnineteenthmemorabilia century 40-acre group from the old Countrysettlement. Music Hall of Self-guided, Fame line the walls of this deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their andreal school tours available. Special programs and show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" Wynonna Judd activities throughout the year.staring Located 12 miles here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the locasouth of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime in Southside, TN. Open Thursday through Sunday Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www. 1–5 pm. (931) 216-2911. historiccollinsville.com thesecondfiddle.com.
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Johnny Cash Museum 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. The Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 2561777, johnnycashmuseum.com
attractions Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner
Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org. The Lotz House 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit WildhorseSaloon.com | 615-902-8200 LotzHouse.com.
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and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com. Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. The Parthenon Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi-
attractions cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. Radnor Lake State Park 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. Ryman Auditorium 116 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
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attractions Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. Ryman Auditorium Tours 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts from more than a century of entertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchandise, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Closed Mondays. Free admission. (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324; tnmuseum.org Tribute To The King 1953–1977 Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays 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, which is recommended, call (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 Room 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel. Wildhorse Saloon Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com.
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