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t all began on the night of Nov. 28, 1925, when an announcer on Nashville radio station WSM introduced fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson as the first performer on a new show soon to be known around the globe as the Grand Ole Opry. Today the magic continues. Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Mel Tillis, and Carrie Underwood are among the stars that are part of the Opry family. Thousands of people make pilgrimages every year to see and hear these stars and more, while millions tune in to enjoy the Opry via 650 WSM, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, syndicated radio, or opry.com. Fans can also get more up-to-the-minute information and news by following the Grand Ole Opry on Facebook and Twitter.
They even have an iPhone app. N ow in its 85th year, the show has seen its share of history – including last May’s devastating flood that temporarily left the show without a permanent home. But the Grand Ole Opry House was refurbished in time to celebrate its October birthday with country music legend Dolly Parton and superstar Taylor Swift, among others. The Opry House is now back better than ever. Starting in late January you can take a tour of the all-new backstage areas of the Opry House, including 18 dressing rooms with new themes highlighting some of the Opry’s most famous stars and celebrating its most famous stories. Tours are available seven days a week. The Grand Ole Opry is performed every Friday and Saturday night, plus Tuesdays March through December.
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Wine on the River................................................................................................................................. 23 Schermerhorn Symphony............................................................................................................ 26 & 52 TACA Fall Craft dair............................................................................................................................. 38 September/October 2011 Events............................................................................................... 39, 40, 41 Ongoing Events.............................................................................................................................. 50, 51 Greek Festival....................................................................................................................................... 53
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Gerst Haus.............................................................................................................................................. 2 Vito’s Restaurant and Wine Bar................................................................................................................ 2 Casa Fiesta.............................................................................................................................................. 4 Savannah Tea Room ............................................................................................................................... 4 Nashville Nightlife ............................................................................................................................... 21 Opry Backstage Grill............................................................................................................................. 30 Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville ............................................................................................................... 31 Maggiano’s............................................................................................................................................ 31 Stock-Yard Restaurant .......................................................................................................................... 33 Monell’s................................................................................................................................................ 34 Jack’s BarBQue ..................................................................................................................................... 35 Melting Pot .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Cock of the Walk.................................................................................................................................. 36 McNamara’s Irish Pub .......................................................................................................................... 36 Vittle’s .................................................................................................................................................. 37 Fiesta Mexicana.................................................................................................................................... 37 Kalamatas............................................................................................................................................. 39 Cherokee Steak House.......................................................................................................................... 49
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Grand Ole Opry ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Cadillac Ranch ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Ryman Auditorium ................................................................................................................................ 9 Coyote Ugly ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Music Valley Attractions........................................................................................................................ 19 Tribute to the King................................................................................................................................ 20 Nashville Nightlife ............................................................................................................................... 21 Legends ............................................................................................................................................... 23 The Stage ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Nashville Ghost.................................................................................................................................... 25 Second Fiddle ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Wildhorse Saloon ................................................................................................................................ 25 Lane Motor Museum ............................................................................................................................ 50 The Big Bang ....................................................................................................................................... 50 General Jackson Showboat.................................................................................................................... 55
destinations
The Hermitage ...........................................4 Opry House Tours....................................10 Studio B....................................................12 Country Music Hall of Fame...............13, 14 Belle Meade Plantation..............................17 Wilson County.........................................22 Lebanon-The Antique Capital of the South ...........................48, 49 Lane Motor Museum.................................50
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Eighth Avenue Antiques District ...............42 Downtown Antique Mall Estelle’s Consignment Eighth Ave Antique Mall Tennessee Antique Mall Historic Franklin Antiques .......................42 Harpeth Antique Mall Antiques-Collectibles ...............................43 Antique Mall ............................................43 Creative Accents ................................35, 43 GasLamp Antique & Decorating Mall .......43 Howard Rawlings Antiques ......................43 PJ’s Antique Mall ......................................43 Phoenix Flea Market ................................43 Cuz’s.........................................................49
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Elm Hill Marina..........................................7 Matchless Limo.........................................27 The Blooming Boutique............................38 Maps ................................................. 44-45 Tennessee Car & Van Rental .....................54
shopping
Savannah Tea Room & Gift Shop ...............4 Lebanon Premium Outlets....................5, 48 RCC Western Store...................................15 French’s Shoes & Boots ............................18 Legends Gifts............................................24 Abernathy Road .......................................47 Where to Shop .........................................46 Providence MarketPlace ...........................46 Belle Meade Premium Cigars ....................47 Opry Originals .........................................47 Creative Accents Tea Room ......................51 Jensen’s Shoes ..........................................54
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Ryman Auditorium
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he Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for anyone visiting Nashville. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, its history as Nashville’s premiere theater and central gathering place started even before construction was complete in 1892. It is truly the cultural epicenter of Music City. Take the Self-Guided Tour where you’ll discover the divine inspiration behind the building’s construction as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in the 1880s in our welcome video. Enjoy our two Grand Ole Opry exhibits and see what Dolly Parton and Hank Williams wore during the years country and bluegrass music were shaped on the famous stage earning the Ryman monikers “Mother Church of Country Music” and “Birthplace of Bluegrass”. See video and rare photos from the Johnny Cash Show of the Man in Black with Bob Dylan and Louis Armstrong in the current “Johnny & June at the Ryman” exhibit. Listen to the “Voices of the Ryman” audio tour and hear Garrison Keillor and Marty Stuart share their Ryman experiences with you. On the tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to have your picture taken on the stage graced by legends from Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox to Zac Brown Band and ZZ Top. Take a guided Backstage Tour through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. These same dressing rooms are used by all the biggest stars performing today from Brad Paisley to Bruce Springsteen. For more information, via ryman.com.
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here’s nothing like a tour of the Grand Ole Opry House to get an authentic look behind the scenes of country music. A must-see for anyone visiting Nashville, Opry House Backstage Pass Tours come complete with great stories about the Opry and members past and present (from Minnie Pearl to Carrie Underwood, you might say) as well as enough photo opportunities to fill any Music City vacation scrapbook. Tours include a visit to the Opry House artist entrance as well as a stop in Studio A, a live television studio and former home of HEE HAW. Also showcased are artist dressing rooms, newly refurbished following the Nashville flood of 2010, and the stage of country music’s most famous show. Here’s just a sample of some of the fun facts about the Opry’s backstage area guides often share: •
Alan Jackson once delivered mail to the “Opry Post Office,” where he now has his own mailbox. It was one of his first jobs after having moved to Nashville to make it in the music business.
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Little Jimmy Dickens’ mailbox is the only Opry member’s box not in alphabetical order, such that it is easily within reach for the 4’11” star.
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The list of artists who’ve taped TV specials in Studio A, the working TV studio located within the Opry House, is vast and varied. Among them: Kenny Chesney, Elton John, Uncle Kracker, Loretta Lynn, James Taylor, and ZZ Top—not to mention all those guest stars on HEE HAW!
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When the Opry moved from the Ryman Auditorium in 1974, the show took part of the Ryman with it. A round circle of wood from the Ryman sits center stage at the Opry House. Now, recent Opry additions such as Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton can still perform on the stage where legends such as Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, and countless others once stood.
Daytime tours are available seven days a week. On evenings in which there is only one Opry performance, tours are also available immediately after the show. Opry House Backstage Pass Tours can be booked up to two weeks in advance at opry.com or by calling 800-SEE-OPRY. Tickets for tours are also available at the Opry House Box Office.
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Grand Ole Opry Set For
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othing says “Nashville” quite like a night at the Grand Ole Opry – the show that made country music famous—, and there’s no better season than autumn to visit the Opry Complex. After all, October is both the Opry’s birthday month and heralded as “country music month” from coast to coast. The Opry is set to celebrate its birthday this year with weeks of special shows and superstar appearances. Among those confirmed to visit the Opry stage this fall are Eric Church, Charlie Daniels Band, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, Ronnie Milsap, and Dolly Parton. Meanwhile, CMA award-winner Blake Shelton is set to welcome fans to the Opry House daily as the video host of Opry Backstage Pass Tours, a one-of-akind experience that gives guests a look behind the scenes of country’s most famous show. New for this year’s fall celebration, fans can get a taste of the Opry—literally—at the Opry Backstage Grill across the street from Gaylord Opryland Resort inside the Radisson Hotel at Opryland. The new restaurant combines the entertainment of the Opry with traditional Southern favorites including okra fries, barbecue, and even dumplins made from Loretta Lynn’s personal recipe. All the Opry fun dates back to 1925, when Nashville radio station WSM announcer George D. Hay introduced fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson as the first performer on a new show called the
“WSM Barn Dance” and unwittingly paved the way for the world’s longest-running live radio show. Now in its 86th year, the show Hay started has launched countless country music careers and led the way for Nashville to become Music City. Early Opry performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Ernest Tubb, and Bill Monroe became musical foundations for the Opry during its years in residence at the historic Ryman Auditorium, later welcoming to the stage artists who would become entertainment icons in their own right, including Patsy Cline, George Jones, and Bill Anderson. On a bittersweet Friday night in 1974, the Opry bid farewell to its longtime home at the Ryman. The following night, President Richard Nixon joined Roy Acuff onstage to welcome the Opry to its new permanent home – the Grand Ole Opry House. A piece of the Ryman stage was removed and placed in the center of the new stage at the Opry House, signifying that the heart of country music was still present in the new venue which would welcome new generations of stars to the stage including Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, and Carrie Underwood. Thousands of people make pilgrimages every year to see and hear these stars and more, while millions tune in to enjoy the Opry via 650 WSM, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, syndicated radio, opry.com, or the Opry’s mobile app. Fans can also get more up-to-theminute information and news by following the Grand Ole Opry on Facebook and Twitter. Happy Birthday, Grand Ole Opry! september/october 2011
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SeatS are limited. Book your experience now! Tours Depart Daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. available only in conjunction with museum admission.
222 5th Ave. South • Downtown Nashville, TN • 615-416-2001 • CountryMusicHallofFame.org The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. Historic RCA Studio B is operated as an educational partnership between the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and Belmont University. Preservation of Historic RCA Studio B made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation.
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EXHIBIT CLOSING DECEMBER 31, 2011 COUNTRY MUSIC LIVES HERE
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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964.
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his isn’t just a museum; it’s an experience, an exciting and entertaining destination in Nashville with something for everyone. Rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments and tear-stained lyric sheets are only the beginning. Add incredible architecture along with our famous southern hospitality, and a day at the museum turns into the memories of a lifetime. Real stories that must be told—that’s what you’ll find at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The museum’s mission to identify and preserve the evolving history of country music and to educate audiences is fulfilled through their ever-changing exhibition schedule. During your visit, you will experience the story of country music from its humble folk roots, and tracks its evolution into the present day. Through hundreds of artifacts, photographs, original recordings, and archival films, the core exhibition immerses the visitor in the history and sounds of country music’s early years. Artists represented include Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Ray Price, Roy Rogers, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many others. While experiencing your favorite artists, be sure not to miss the limited engagement exhibits the museum has to offer. On the museum’s second floor, you will find Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy, Presented by SunTrust, open now through December 31, 2011. The Hank Williams family saga is one of great accomplishment and great heartache. This exhibit illustrates both aspects of their remarkable lives. Held over by popular demand, the museum expanded the exploration of the story with the addition of
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new heirlooms from the family. In the museum’s east gallery, don’t miss Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Music, Presented by Great American Country Television Network, open now through June 2011, or Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, opening August 2011. In addition to your museum tour, you can also experience Nashville’s only historic studio tour, Historic RCA Studio B. This studio provides a glimpse into the heart of Nashville music making during one of its most exciting and classic periods. “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis Presley, “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” by Charley Pride, “Only the Lonely” by Roy Orbison, and “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton are just a few of the milestone recordings that got their start at Studio B. Historic RCA Studio B seats are limited, so book your tour today. Tours depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and are available only in conjunction with museum admission. Roundtrip transportation to and from the studio on Music Row is included in your admission price. Finish off the day shopping the extensive collection of hard to find country music CDs, DVDs, books, souvenirs, apparel, gifts and more at the Museum Store. Also make plans to have lunch at the museum’s full service restaurant featuring regional favorites with a contemporary spin, Two Twenty • Two Grill & Catering. Don’t miss a chance to experience Nashville’s crown jewel, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum • 222 5th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203 • 615-416-2001 www.countrymusichalloffame.org
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hen you think of Nashville, you may think Country Music and with good reason. After all, Nashville is Music City. But if you take a closer look, you will find that we have so much more to offer. The city is rich with art museums and galleries, history, many family attractions and of course music. Visit one of our many art galleries. You will enjoy the Aaron Douglas Gallery and The Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. Cultural Museum at Scarrit-Bennett Center, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, The Parthenon and Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery. For history buffs, experience The Agricultural Museum, Belle Meade Plantation, ‘Belmont Mansion. Historic Mansker’s Station, Tennessee State Capitol, The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson, and Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum. Treat your family with a visit to 16
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Adventure Science Center, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, or Regal IMAX Theatre. Children would also enjoy Cheekwood Botanical Garden, Frist Center for the Visual Arts and The Parthenon, Middle Tennessee attractions include Canonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro, Historic Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg and Larretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills. And if you did come to Nashville for the country music, make sure you hit lower Broadway with it’s famous Honky Tonks where the music plays all day. You’ll also want to visit The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Ryman Auditorium, and the Wild Horse Saloon while you are there. Nashville is very visitor friendly. Explore on your own or contact one of our many tour companies. You can find information on these attractions and more in your hotel lobby. We’re glad you came to Nashville and we want you to experience the many facets of our
town. We hope you come back soon! And remember, “You gotta’ have a Goo Goo!” Broadway
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attractions ARRINGTON VINEYARDS Founded by Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards is located 25 minutes south of Nashville among the beautiful hills of Arrington, TN. We invite you to come experience our award winning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our covered deck, and breathtaking sunsets. 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington. Call 615-395-0102 or visit online at www.arringtonvineyards.com.
CADILLAC RANCH Tennessee’s Premier Rock-N-Country Saloon and Grill. Enjoy great food, the best live bands, the hottest dance music from Country, Rock and Top 40 and the baddest mechanical bull in town! Live Music every night. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. Located at 305 Broadway in downtown Nashville. Call 615-742-9078 or visit www.cadillacranchnashville.com.
BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Belle Meade Plantation is a 30 acre historic site 6 miles west of Nashville. The centerpiece of the property is the Belle Meade mansion built in 1853. This Greek revival house was home to five generations of the Harding-Jackson family, original owners of the Bell Meade Farm. In the late 19th century, the farm encompassed 5,400 acres and was one of the largest private estates in Nashville and was a thoroughbred nursery famous for breeding and training championship race horses. Located at 5025 Harding Rd, Nashville. Call 615-356-0501 or visit www. bellemeadeplantation.com.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM The home of America’s music since 1967, the Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music’s story as told through the turn of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, regular menu of live performances and public programs, museum store, live satellite radio broadcasts, on-site dining and fabulous public spaces. A definite must-see while in Nashville. Located at 222 Fifth Ave. South, downtown Nashville. Call 615-416-2001 or visit www. countrymusichalloffame.org.
COYOTE UGLY SALOON Visit themost famous bar in the United States right here in Nashville, where the beautiful bartenders dance on the bar, and they don’t serve water! Guaranteed to be a wild time for everyone. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. til 3 a.m. Happy Hour Mon. thru Fri. 11 a.m. til 7 p.m. Located in The District a t 154 Second Ave. North, below Buffalo Billiards. Call 615-254-UGLY (8459) or visit www. coyoteuglysaloon.com. HISTORIC STUDIO B Historic Studio B is Home of 1,000 hits and one of the world’s most important recording studios. More than 35,000 songs were brought to life by the Studio B magic, including more than 1,000 top ten American Hits, and over 150 Elvis Presley recordings (by far more than any other studio). This is Nashville’s ONLY Historic Studio Tour. Tours depart daily between 10:30am and 2:30pm from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and are available only in conjunction with museum admission. Visit www. countrymusichalloffame.org for reservations.
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he longest running musical is toured with Elvis. “This show is back by popular demand, fabulous! John is so talented and so the legend lives on in very respectful of Elvis, you just have to Nashville’s first and only see!” raved Joanne Cash Yates, sister of continuously running show paying Johnny Cash and performer with the tribute to him in Music City, where he Nashville Cowboy Church. Audiences recorded over 300 songs. continue to give standing ovations at This high-energy, live musical every show, and they walk away A Must See Show biography starring John Beardsley excited and entertained. All guests are transports the audience through six greeted by friendly smiles and the eras of The King’s career and is unique meet-and-greet after the show is special in showcasing all of his most memorable and distinct styles for everyone. A must-see show while in Nashville; come see of music. John Beardsley’s world-renowned performance why! with over 30 songs and five costume changes has thrilled Mondays and Thursdays only at the Texas audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. Many music Troubadour Theater, 2416 Music Valley Drive (in Music industry giants who worked with and were friends of Elvis Valley Village, next to Cracker Barrel). For reservations, give impressive reviews to Beardsley’s Tribute: “John, you which are recommended, please call 615-758-0098 or are a great showman; this is one of the best shows I’ve ever dial toll free 1-866-811-2502. Visit us online at www. seen!” declared Kitty Wells, Queen of Country Music, who thenashvilleking.com.
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re you looking for some good ole’ home cooking, exceptional Southern Hospitality and live entertainment that will have you singing along and tapping your feet? Then Nashville Nightlife is definitely the place to go! We recently had the pleasure of a night out at the theater. We were warmly greeted at the door and given our tickets. We browsed the lobby area where we found unique, one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts. Before long, the hostess called our name and personally seated our party in the dinner theater. A smiling, friendly waitress took our beverage order and directed us to the buffet table. There we found a lovely salad bar and a first-class buffet with country fried chicken and ribs as their entrees that night, complete with all the fixins’. Everything was homemade right down to the peach cobbler for dessert. I had the warm feeling of being in my grandma’s kitchen. Once the entertainment starts, I guarantee you will be dancing in your seat. We were treated to such a wide variety of music from Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, and Conway Twitty to Sara Evans and Toby Keith. There is
I would highly recommend that visitors to Nashville experience Nashville Nightlife
entertainment for the entire family. The “Best of Country” Dinner and Show, throughout their season, includes guest stars such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Tommy Cash, Diana Murrell, Paula Poe (from the Tammy Wynette Show) and many others. This is a fantastic show you won’t want to miss! The standing ovation at the end of the show is an indication of the great time the audience had. Following the show there is a meet and greet with the performers. I would highly recommend that visitors to Nashville experience Nashville Nightlife where you will see the best of country from old to new. Come see why the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater presents a Dinner and Country Music Show voted the best combination in Nashville. Located at 2620 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, approximately 1 1/4 miles from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Grand Ole Opry. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Call 615-885-4747 or 1-800-573-7973 for information and reservations or go to www.nashvillenightlife.com. Tour groups are welcome.
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Visit one of the few museums in America to specialize in European cars. Approximately 150 cars and motorcycles typically not seen in the U.S. Microcars, Amphibious vehicles, Competition cars, Alternative fuel vehicles, Military vehicles, Motorcycles and One-of-a-kind vehicles. Open Thurs-Mon 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is Parking $5 is for solve the crime and win a prize! FREE Lane Motor Museum and B.Y.O.B. Show starts at 7pm & doors open Visit one of the few museums in America to speadults, Seniors (55+) are at$3, under 18 are free. 6:45. Reservations are required and can be cialize in European cars. Approximately 150 cars made by calling 615-902-9566 or visiting www. and motorcyclesfor typically not seen in the U.S. MiInquire group rates. Lane Motor Museum is missjeannes.com. Mention Getaway Magazine crocars, Amphibious vehicles, Competition cars, for a $6 discount. Alternative fuel vehicles, Military vehicles, Motolocated at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville. For cycles and One-of-a-kind vehicles. Open Thus.more information 615-742-7445 visit online NASHVILLE GHOSTor TOURS Mon. 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission is $7 for call adults, SeNashville’s original haunted walking tour. Explore niors (65+) are $5, Youth 6-17 are $2, Ages 5 and at www.lanemotormuseum.org. the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville under are free. Inquire for group rates. Lane Mo-
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and learn about the historical, haunted heritage of Music City from professional storytellers and tour guides. Begins at 8 p.m. Wed. thru Mon. at The Hermitage Hotel and ends at the Ryman Auditorium (approx. 90 minutes). Call 884-3999 for reservations or visit us at www.nashvilleghosttours.com.
Legends Corner stands out as one of the best honky tonks in Nashville. Located at the corner of Legends Corner stands out as one of the best honky Nashville. Located at the corner 5thtonks & inBroadway, the atmosphere is one of the of 5th & Broadway, the atmosphere is one of the greatest. Country music record coversmusic plaster the record NASHVILLE covers NIGHTLIFE plaster the greatest. Country walls, but the real attraction is the bar’s live muA “Must See” in Music City! If you love country walls, the attraction the bar’s sic. Some ofbut the city’s finestreal contemporary acts musicis and country cookin’,live you’vemusic: got to exmake their mark onstage. The expanded drink perience the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, Some of the city’s finest contemporary acts make menu and the cold beer keep regulars coming located across from Opryland Hotel on Music back. This legendary tonk is definitely The one Valley Dr. The Nashvilledrink Nightlife Dinner Themenu their markhonky onstage. expanded to experience while in Music City. Located at 428 ater presents a dining experience and variety Broadway. Visit www.legendscorner.com. and the cold beer keepshow regulars coming back. voted the best combination in Nashville & Nashville’s #2 attraction by the Nashville ThisJEANNE’S legendary honky definitely to MISS MYSTERY DINNER THEATER tonk Businessis Journal. Located at 2620one Music Valley Enjoy a comedic mystery play along with a Dr. Call 800-308-5779 or 615-885-4747 or visit experience while in Music City. Located at 428 scrumptious served dinner at Nashville’s ONLY www.nashvillenightlife.com. Mystery Dinner Theater Visit downtown. Each table Broadway. www.legendscorner.com. LEGENDS CORNER
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ack by popular demand this year on the General Jackson Showboat® are the two country shows that received wide acclaim by winning over audiences in 2009. The General Jackson, one of Gaylord Opryland Resort’s beloved entertainment attractions pays tribute to the very music that made Nashville famous through Country Music USA and T im Watson’s Fiddlin’ Around. Country Music USA, inspired by the celebrated show at the former Opryland Themepark, features some of Music City’s most energetic and talented per formers showcasing songs made popular by country legends and the biggest stars from today. This three-hour evening cruise includes a prime rib of beef dinner served with seasonal vegetables and chef’s selection of potatoes. And for midday, T im Watson’s Fiddlin’ Around returns with the high-energy, down-home humor and fantastic fiddle playing for which T im has become known. Audiences of all ages will love this show and its Southern lunch, including slow-roasted ham and cranberry chicken. Both shows aboard the General Jackson Showboat run through November 14, 2010. For more information, visit online at www.GeneralJackson.com.
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Visit one of the few museums in America to specialize in European cars. Approximately 150 cars and motorcycles typically not seen in the U.S. This is a true honky tonk. The walls pay tribute to the Microcars, Amphibious vehicles, Competition Grand Ole Opry with memorabilia once housed cars, Alternative fuel vehicles, Military vehicles, inside the old Country Music Hall of Fame. A guiMotorcycles vehicles. Open tar signed byand the One-of-a-kind Carter Family and Johnny Cash Thurs-Mon 10 wall a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is radios $5 for all hangs on the along with dozens of adults,to Seniors (55+)home are $3, under 18 are tuned 650 WSM of the Grand Olefree. Opry. Inquire rates. Lane Museum is Join all for yourgroup rowdy friends for Motor a taste of the real Nashville.at For located at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Located Nashville Honky Tonk experience. 420 more information call 615-742-7445 or visit online Broadway. Visit www.thesecondfiddle.com. at www.lanemotormuseum.org.
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The Schermerhorn Symphony Center opened in Legends Corner stands out as one of the best September of 2006 and is home to the critically honky tonks in Nashville. Located at the corner of acclaimed Nashville Symphony. The Nashville 5th & Broadway, the atmosphere is one of the Symphony perform more than 100 classical, pops greatest. Country music record covers plaster the and special concert events each session and will walls, but the realchoral attraction is the cabaret, bar’s live music: present recitals, concerts, jazz and Some of theevents. city’s finest contemporary actsofmake worldmusic Located in the heart downtheir mark onstage. The expanded menu town Nashville at 1 Symphony Place,drink for complete back. and the cold beer keep regulars coming schedule information call 615-687-6400 or visit www. This legendary honky tonk is definitely one to nashvillesymphony.org. experience while in Music City. Located at 428 Broadway. Visit www.legendscorner.com. THE BIG BANG The Big Bang is home to the Dueling Pianos! Live entertainment reigns every night at the Big Bang. Our dueling piano entertainers combine music, comedy and audience requests to create an unforgettable high-energy show. Enjoy nightly drink specials, and the most unique entertainment in town at The Big Bang. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 411 Broadway (2nd floor). Call 615-747-5851 or visit www.thebigbangbar.com.
THE STAGE The original home of the Roy Acuff Exhibits, The Stage on Broadway is rich in country music traditions and features some of the bestmusicians and singers in Nashville, including special guest artists. It has the largest stage and seating capacity of any club on Broadway and also boasts the biggest dance floor. Live entertainment 7 days a week. Never a cover charge except for special events. Located at 412 Broadway. Visit online at www.thestageonbroadway.com.
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music city trivia & fun facts
DidYouKNOW? DID YOU KNOW… The amount on the price tag on Minnie Pearl’s hat was $1.98. The Centerville native and Grand Ole Opry star would eventually buy a home next door to the Governor’s Mansion on Curtiswood Lane in Nashville. DID YOU KNOW… That President Theodore Roosevelt coined the phrase “good to the last drop”, words that became a national slogan, after sipping coffee at Maxwell House Hotel. The coffee was a local product of the Cheek family. Their family home is now Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. DID YOU KNOW… Nashville’s Athena Parthenos is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. She stands an impressive 42 feet high in the temple of the Parthenon. DID YOU KNOW… Elvis recorded more than 200 of his songs at RCA’s Historic Studio B on Music Row. The red, blue and green lights found in the studio are a remnant from one of Elvis’s Christmas albums. Unable to get in the holiday spirit while recording in July, he was having trouble finishing the album. The crew solved the problem by installing holiday-colored lights, putting up an artificial Christmas tree in the corner and cranking the air conditioner up as high as it would go to create the festive atmosphere. DID YOU KNOW… Country singer Randy Travis was a cook and dishwasher at the Nashville Palace before he made it big. 28 getaway nashville and middle tennessee
DID YOU KNOW… Belle Meade Plantation was famous for breeding thoroughbred horses. Iroquois, bred at the Belle Meade Farm, was the first American horse to win the English Derby. In addition to Iroquois, there were two other famous horses that can trace their lineage back to Belle Meade: Seabiscuit and War Admiral, both made popular again by the 2011 best-selling novel. For generations removed, the 1930’s horses were descendents of the sires of Bonnie Scotland, Belle Meade’s prize horse, making the family rivalry at the Plantation run deep. DID YOU KNOW… In 1941, Nashville was granted the first FM license in the United States. Music City then became the first to enjoy static-free radio. DID YOU KNOW… The Frist Center for Visual Arts is located in what was formerly Nashville’s main post office, a city landmark, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Center went to great lengths to preserve the historical integrity of the building, as the building itself is a work of art. DID YOU KNOW… African-American artist and native Nashvillan Will Edmonson was the first black to be honored with a one-man exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Edmonson, the son of former slaves, created primitive limestone carvings of animals, angels, Biblical characters, and even celebrities. A photo spread of his work in Harper’s Bazaar led to the historic 1937 exhibit in New York City. Today, his works are on display at Cheekwood.
DID YOU KNOW… Nashville was founded on Christmas Eve 1779 along the banks of the Cumberland River. Two teams of pioneers set forth from the Carolinas to found the new city. Upon arrival, they immediately began building Fort Nashborough. Among the pioneers was Rachel Donelson, who would later become the wife of Andrew Jackson. DID YOU KNOW… The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States, boasts a driveway in the shape of a guitar. Legend says that the driveway was so shaped to please his daughter-in-law Emily. Nashvillians like to think it was a good sign of things to come. DID YOU KNOW… Standard Candy Company, founded in 1901, created the GooGoo, a true Nashville delight marrying peanuts, caramel, marshmallow and milk chocolate together for a tasty cluster of candy. Today Standard Candy Company uses more than 3 million pounds of chocolate a year. Legend has it that GOO stands for Grand Ole Opry. DID YOU KNOW… After one Sunday afternoon sermon, Captain Tom Ryman, infamous for breaking up tent revivals, became an instant convert and immediately began raising funds to build a church. Upon his death in 1904, the Union Gospel Tabernacle, the church he built, became known as the Ryman Auditorium. The famous hall would later host such performers as Enrico Caruso, Katharine Hepburn, and Bob Hope, and was home to the Grand Ole Opry for three decades. Not surprisingly, in both 2003 and 2004, the Ryman was named the best concert venue in the nation by Pollstar. The Ryman features the best music of today by artists of all genres.
DID YOU KNOW… Oprah Winfrey was raised in Nashville by her father Vernon Winfrey. While a sophomore at Tennessee State University (TSU), she was hired as a news anchor at WTVF-TV/News Channel 5, making her the first female and first African American in Nashville to hold such a job. DID YOU KNOW… That the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an architectural wonder in itself? One side of the building is a RKO-style radio tower while the main building, with windows resembling a piano keyboard, ends in a Cadillac tailfin-style flourish. DID YOU KNOW… President Richard Nixon was onstage when the Grand Ole Opry broadcast its first show in the new Opry House in 1974. The former President played “God Bless America” on the piano and Roy Acuff showed him how to yo-yo. DID YOU KNOW… Nashville is known the world over as “Music City” because WSM radio announcer David Cobb referred to Nashville with that nickname in 1950 on Red Foley’s NBC radio broadcast. DID YOU KNOW… The Hermitage Hotel which has hosted several political and entertainment figures including John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Al Capone since it opened its doors in 1910 is the only Five-Star, Five Diamond property in the state of Tennessee. DID YOU KNOW… The Union Station Hotel, a National Historic Landmark since 1977, was originally built in 1900 as the city’s railroad station. september/october 2011
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dining CASA FIESTA Authentic Mexican food. The best fajitas in town! Known for our great margaritas and all your Mexican favorites! Luncheon and dinner specials daily. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. Sun. thru Thurs. Located near the Nashville Airport at 2615 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville. Call 615-871-9490. Bienvendas Amigos! www.nashvillecasafiesta.com
FIESTA MEXICANA This great Mexican restaurant is conveniently located in downtown Nashville and offers free parking. Fiesta Mexicana offers all your favorite Mexican dishes and a full bar with wonderful drink selections. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. 416 4th Avenue South, Nashville. Call 615-259-0110.
CHEROKEE STEAK HOUSE Join us for a special dinner tonight at The Cherokee Steak House where we serve the world’s finest beef and our motto is: “You can whip our cream, but you can’t beat our meat!” Our only objective is to provide you with the finest beef possible. Our extensive menu also includes seafood, chops, ribs, salads, and more! Located just 30 minutes from the Nashville Airport. Take I-40 East, Exit 232B and go north for 10.5 miles. Turn right at the sign. We are right next door to Reba McEntire’s house! 450 Cherokee Dock Rd, Lebanon. Call (615) 444-2783 or visit www. cherokeesteakhouseandmarina.com.
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique dining and entertainment experience! This 300 ft paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Your show ticket also includes a delicious dinner served familystyle in bottomless bowls. For tickets and more information call 615-458-3900 or buy online at www.generaljackson.com.
COCK OF THE WALK Our casual, rustic atmosphere, and costumed service personnel will bring you back to the time of the old riverboat days! Our menu boasts our signature item, fried catfish filets, along with fried shrimp, steaks, salads, and broiled chicken and fish. There is something for everyone in your party. Open 7 days a week; Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 4pm-9pm, and Sunday 11am-9pm. 2624 Music Valley Dr, Nashville. Call 615-889-1930 or fax 615-889-0047. www. cockofthewalkrestaurant.com.
GERST HAUS Since 1955, the Gerst Haus has been a Nashville favorite. We provide the best in German food in an authentic beer hall atmosphere. Our menu includes a variety of German and American food. Our signature dishes include our fresh wiener schnitzel, bratwurst, and corned beef and cabbage. Also offering our own gerst Amber beer, as well as 26 drafts and 60 imported beers. Our goal is to provide good food, good drink, and good service. Open 7 days from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 301 Woodland St, Exit 48 off of I24. Call 615-2448886. www.gersthaus.com. JACK’S BAR-B-QUE Proudly serving barbeque from “Pit to Plate”. Offering Tennessee pork shoulder, Texas beef
brisket, smoked turkey, Texas sausage, St. Louis style ribs, smoked chicken and other Southern cuisine served with our award-winning sauces. Two locations to serve you at 416 Broadway, Nashville, call 615-254-5715 and at 334 West Trinity Lane, Nashville, call 615-228-9888 or visit www.jacksbarbque.com. KALAMATAS This wonderful restaurant serves Classic Mediterranean Cuisine and a fresh, healthy menu which includes kebobs-lamb, beef, or chicken, the best hummus around, stuffed grape leaves with rice stuffing, pita sandwiches, delicious baklava and much more. The menu is filled with tasty items created for a health conscious clientele. Receive a free baklava when you show your hotel room key (at our Brentwood location only). Located in Brentwood Place Shopping Center, 330 Franklin Road, (615) 221-4002. Green Hills location, 3764 Hillsboro Road and Belmont location, 1703 Portland Street. Visit www.eatatkalamatas.com. MAGGIANO’S Little Italy Maggiano’s is the perfect place to celebrate together and enjoy authentic Italian food. Offered on the menu are Classic Pastas, Prime Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Chef’s Specials, Signature Salads, and Desserts all made-from-scratch by our chefs. You can also get authentic Italian food with a click and placing your carryout order online. Maggiano’s is located at 3106 West End Avenue, Nashville. For reservations call 615-514-0270 or visit www.Maggianos.com. MARGARITAVILLE Great food, frozen concoctions, cool shopping and live entertainment – all this awaits you at Margaritaville. Visiting a Margaritaville Café is an experience unlike any other… it’s not just a dining destination, it’s an entire change of latitude. Your visit to Margaritaville will be an unforgettable experience! Restaurant opens daily at 11am and Retail opens daily at 10am. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 322 Broadway, call (615) 208-9080 or visit www. margaritavillenashville.com for event information and more! MCNAMARA’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT At McNamara’s they are dedicated to providing their patrons with the hospitality, service, and family-friendly ambience found in small local pubs all over Ireland. Wonderful traditional Irish fare includes fish & chips, corn beef & cabbage, fresh soups & salads, and also offering steaks, seafood, and more. Live Irish music Wednesday thru Sunday evenings. Located 5 minutes from the Nashville Airport at 2740 Old Lebanon Rd, Nashville. Call 615-885-7262 or visit www. mcnamarasirishpub.com.
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dining MELTING POT Dip into something different at this fondue restaurant offering fine aged cheeses, award winning wines, steaks and seafood, and chocolate fondue. Located in downtown Nashville on Historic Second Avenue. Reservations are recommended by calling 615-742-4970. Visit our website www.meltingpot.com. MONELL’S When in Nashville, do as the locals do – “pass the peas, please!” for a true southern experience. Food is served at communal tables as all items are passed around the table while staff at Monell’s soon replenishes an empty bowl. Each day’s menu includes 2-3 meats, 3-4 salads, 4-5 hot vegetables, drink and dessert. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 10:30am-2pm, dinner Tues-Sat 5pm-8:30pm. Located in historic Germantown at 1235 N Sixth Ave (between Monroe and Madison Streets), Nashville. 615-248-4747. OPRY BACKSTAGE GRILL The show that made country music famous is about to make its mark on okra fries, Tennessee corn bread salad, skillet fried chicken, pit smoked southern bbq, and much more in this unique new restaurant. Opening mid-July across from Gaylord Opryland Resort in the Radisson Hotel Opryland, you’ll find a one-of-a-kind experience combining world-famous Opry entertainment and the great southern cooking that Opry artists and fans have shared for generations. This brand new restaurant is a must do & must see while visiting Nashville. www.oprybackstagegrill.com.
Casual rustic atmosphere & costumed personnel Bring you back to the time of old riverboat days.... Catfish w Shrimp w Steaks w Salads w Chicken & Fish All our fried food is cooked in 100% peanut oil
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SAVANNAH TEA ROOM & GIFT SHOP What a delightful way to spend the afternoon with a friend. Step back in time with us and experience the luxury and joy of sharing a pot of tea. High tea, light tea and lunch will be served at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday. High tea and light tea will be served on Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Also visit our gift shop with Nashville’s largest array of specialty teapots and accessories. Located near downtown at 707 Monroe St. For more information call 615-3831832 or visit www.savannahteacompany.com.
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THE STOCK-YARD RESTAURANT After more than 20 years, The Stock-Yard Restaurant continues to reap rave reviews from satisfied patrons. The International Restaurant and Hospitality Bureau named it one of the top ten steak houses in America. They serve only the finest cuts of Certified Angus beef with additional delights that include live Maine lobster, chicken and a variety of fresh seafood and pasta dishes. This world-famous, award-winning restaurant offers one of the largest selections of fine wines available in Music City. Open nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations are accepted. 901 Second Ave. North. Call 615-255-6464 or visit www.stockyardrestaurant.com.
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VITO’S RISTORANTE & WINE BAR AT 1812 Visit this authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar serving exceptional cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner and open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-12am. Free delivery to downtown hotels 4-10pm and lunch 11am-2pm. Show your hotel room key at the restaurant for a free appetizer or dessert. Master Chef Vito Randazzo is pleased to introduce you to his new restaurant conveniently located at 1812 Hayes St, Nashville (just off 18th at West End) and just 5 minutes from downtown Nashville. Call (615) 321-3700. VITTLE’S RESTAURANT Come and see where the “locals & stars” go for great food at a great price! Down-home cookin’ with fast and friendly service. Offering great family favorites including beef pot roast, southern-style catfish, grilled or fried pork chops,country-fried steak and much more. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week, breakfast Monday-Sunday. 4936 Thoroughbred Lane, Brentwood. Call 615-371-2525. Visit www.vittlesrestaurant.com.
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The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) will celebrate the 33rd Annual TACA Fall Craft Fair, beginning Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th. The TACA Fall Craft Fair is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. The TACA Fall Craft Fair affords visitors the opportunity to engage in craft from the creation through the finished product, and from the emerging artist through the most accomplished. Craft media such as woodturning, stained glass, weaving and papermaking are on display and demonstrators are available to discuss the methods and processes in use. Visitors of all ages, tastes and budgets will enjoy the artistic and diverse collection of fine craft produced by the more than 200 artists from across the nation participating. Artists are set up in the shadow of the full-scale replica of the Parthenon, creating the perfect outdoor Broadway art gallery in the heart of Nashville. Finished pieces of work are available for purchase, all handmade by accomplished artists from across the nation, and emerging artists from across the state participate in the TACA Chapter Booth, where those who wish to have a taste of the Fair can exhibit in a shared space. Children and parents are encouraged to visit the TACA Kid’s Tent where non-profit partners from the mid-state area provide engaging and interesting craft projects. All activities are free and open to the public. Founded in 1965, the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging, developing and promoting crafts and craftspeople in Tennessee. TACA works to expose the residents of Tennessee to the art of fine craft, while providing a forum for creative and personal expression for the artists. For more information, visit www. tennesseecrafts.org.
events around town September Events September 4 Sundays LIVE! At The Hermitage. Experience the compelling living history series at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville. Call 615-889-2941 or visit www.thehermitage.com. September 9 Season Opening Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www. nashvillesymphony.org.
September 9 thru 11 The 28th Annual Home Decorating & Remodeling Show taking place at the Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St, Nashville. Call 800-343-8344.
September 10 John Hiatt and the Combo with Big Head Todd and the Monsters in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com.
September 9 thru 18 Tennessee State Fair at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds showcasing the heritage, culture and promise of the entire state of Tennessee. 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville. Call 615-852-8997 or visit www.tennesseestatefair.org.
September 11, 12 Grace Potter and The Nocturnals in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman. com.
September 9 The Script in concert at the Ryman Auditorium. Enjoy this Irish indie rock band. September 9 thru 11 24th Annual Greek Festival being held at Nashville’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Come out and enjoy greek food, dance, pastries, gifts and much more. 4905 Franklin Pike, Nashville. Call 615-333-1047 or visit www. nashvillegreekfestival.com.
September 12 Connie Smith Artist-in-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville. This event is held at 7pm in the Ford Theater. Call 615-416-2001 or visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org. September 13 Journey with special guests Foreigner and Night Ranger in concert at the Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. Visit www. bridgestonearena.com.
Kalamatas Classic Mediterranean Cuisine
featuring Fresh Healthy Menu including Salads, Pita Sandwiches, Kebabs (lamb - beef or chicken) Hummus - Stuffed Grape Leaves and much more
Show your Hotel Room Key and receive a free Baklava (Brentwood location only)
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September 13 Cumberland Heights presents The Fray in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. September 15 The Raconteurs in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. September 15-17 Wynonna presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This Bank of America Pops Series presents the Nashville Symphony, Albert-George Schram, conductor, and Wynonna Judd, vocals. 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org.
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September 17 Fall Folk Festival and Buchanan Marketplace at the Buchanan Log House, 2910 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville. Learn how early 19th century farms were able to be self-sustaining units and families living “green” before it became popular. Festivities begin at 10am. Call 615-871-4524. September 17, 18 26th Annual Fall Fest at Belle Meade Plantation. This festival brings together the best of arts & crafts, gifts and festival fun. Entertainment for the whole family. 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville. Visit www.bellemeadeplantation.com. September 22 thru 24 Bela Fleck’s Banjo Concerto presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. September 23 thru 25 33rd Annual TACA Fall Craft Fair being held at Centennial Park, 2598 West End Avenue, Nashville. Woodcarving, stained glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and much more. Call 615-385-1904 or visit www.tennesseecrafts.org. September 24 Wine On The River at Shelby Street Bridge in downtown Nashville. Vineyards from across the country and around the world will have their wines on hand to be sampled. Event is from 3-7pm. Call 888-695-0888 or visit www.wineontheriver.com.
Taylor Swift September 16,17 Taylor Swift in concert at the Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. Visit www.bridgestonearena.com.
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September 25 Elvis Costello & The Imposters in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. September 25 Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos at LP Field,
1 Titans Way, downtown Nashville. Call 615-565-4200 or visit www.titansonline.com. September 29 22nd Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium. This night has become the most anticipated night of the bluegrass year! 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. September 29 Hanson in concert at the Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-9028200 or visit www.wildhorsesaloon.com. September 30 Larry Carlton presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. September 30 Weird Al Yankovic performing at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. September 30 thru October 1 Nashville Beer Festival at Riverfront Park celebrating great craft beer, fine food, live Nashville music and more. Call 615-403-4409 or visit www.nashvillebeerfestival.com.
OCTOBER EVENTS October 1, 2 Wilco with Nick Lowe in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. October 2, 16 Sundays LIVE! At The Hermitage. Experience the compelling living history series at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580
October 8 Octoberfest: Nashville’s Original German Festival being held at Historic Germantown, 7th Avenue North, Nashville. German food and beverages, polka dancing, street performers and much more. Visit www.nashvilleoktoberfest.com. October 12 thru 15 The 12th Annual Americana Music Festival and Conference at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown, 623 Union Street, Nashville. Visit www.americanamusic.org.
Grand Ole Opry Rachel’s Lane, Nashville. Call 615-889-2941 or visit www.thehermitage.com. October 3 K.D. Lang in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-8893060 or visit www.ryman.com. October 6 B-52s in concert at the Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-9028200 or visit www.wildhorsesaloon.com. October 6 thru 8 Ax Plays Beethoven presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-6876401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. October 6 thru 9 Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic at the Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. Visit www.bridgestonearena.com. October 6, 13, 20, 27 Opry Country Classics at the Grand Ole Opry House featuring a variety of country legends and newcomers performing all-time favorites. 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville. For scheduled artists performing, visit www.opry.com. October 7 Keb’ Mo’ in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. October 7, 8 Opry’s 86th Birthday Celebration in the Opry Plaza, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville. Call 800-733-6779 or visit www.opry.com. October 8 Germantown Street Festival being held at Fifth Avenue and Jefferson Street, Nashville. Sample German brewed-beer, wine and food. Live music entertainment and fun activities. Call 615-9758131 or visit www.historicgermantown.org.
October 13 2011 Americana Honors & Awards Show presented by American Music Association at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-386-6936 or visit www.americanamusic.org. October 14 Nashville Symphony presents Sonny Rollins at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. October 14 thru 30 Ghouls at Grassmere at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Halloween fun activities for children including Trick or Treat Trail, games, inflatable slide, the Gypsy Mystery Maze and more. 3777 Nolensville Rd, Nashville. Call 615-833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org. October 15 Tennessee Beer Festival at Two Rivers Mansion. Enjoy sampling craft, seasonal and micro beers in a beautiful setting at the Mansion located at 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville. Call 615-242-2412 or visit www.tnbeerfestival.com. October 19 Aretha Franklin in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com.
Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-361-5630 or visit www. nashvilleauditorium.com. October 23 Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans at LP Field, 1 Titans Way, downtown Nashville. Call 615-565-4200 or visit www.titansonline.com. October 27 thu 29 Tailgate Antique Show/Antiques at Music Valley being held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Over 150 dealers featuring country and formal furniture, folk art, pottery, pewter, paintings and much more. 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville. Call 615-862-8980 or visit www.musicvalleyantiquesmarket.com. October 28 2011 ICM Awards presented by I C M Awards at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. October 29 The Composer is Dead presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. October 30 Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts at LP Field, 1 Titans Way, downtown Nashville. Call 615-565-4200 or visit www.titansonline.com. October 31 Phantom of the Opera with Organist Tom Trenney presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org.
October 20 thru 22 Christopher Cross presented by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6401 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org. October 21 Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Lineup may include comedians Aries Spears, Corey Holcomb, Tommy Davidson, Capone, Gary Owen and Tony Roberts. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. October 22 Peter Frampton performs Frampton Comes Alive! at the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com. October 22 Aaron Tippin & The Wright Kids in concert at the
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Antiques Eighth Avenue Antique District DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE MALL One of Nashville’s oldest destinations for antique and collectible shopping is found in this 13,000 square foot historic warehouse. It is filled to the brim with merchandise that would surprise and delight anyone. As well as having the largest variety of antique and vintage furniture, we’re famous for the best deals in town. Don’t miss the opportunity to stop by for a visit, sit on our loading dock and see the trains go by, or enjoy the spectacular view of the Nashville skyline. Open daily from 10-6, Sun 1-6. 612 8th Avenue South, Nashville. Call 615-256-6616.
EIGHTH AVENUE ANTIQUE MALL At this great Antique Mall you’ll find it all American, English, and French furniture, glassware, bronze, books, art, rugs, and more. Over 50 dealers in this great mall. Estate Sales. Spacious parking. Open 7 days a week – MonSat 10-5, Sunday 12-5. 2015 8th Avenue South, Nashville. Contact us at 8thaveantiques@ comcast.net or call 615-279-9922. ESTELLE’S CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE “Where Chic is Cheap” “Famous for the Best Prices in town.” Located at the start of the 8th Avenue Antique District and within walking distance from downtown, Estelle’s offers 3100 square feet of antiques, award-winning furniture
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and accessories from some of Nashville’s finest homes. Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 1-6. 601 8th Avenue South (across from the Downtown Antique Mall). Call 615-259-2630.
GASLAMP ANTIQUE & DECORATING MALL Nashville’s largest and newest Antique Mall. Voted best Antique Store for 2006 by the readers of Nashville Scene. One half acre of shopping bliss under one roof! French, English, and American antiques. Jewelry, art deco, toys, books, magazines, quilts, linens, garden & architectural, vintage jewelry & clothing, collectibles and much more. Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun noon-6. 100 Powell Place (across from 100 Oaks Mall above Staple’s). Exit 79 from I65 N or S. Call 615-297-2224 or visit www.GasLampAntiques.com.
TENNESSEE ANTIQUE MALL A clean, bright mall conveniently located near the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Collectibles, glass, furniture, silver coins, and much more! There is something for everyone… every day! Over 60 dealers antiques and collectible to browse. Jimmy & Martha Walker, Owners. Open Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5:30. 654 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville. Call 615-259-4077.
Franklin Antiques HARPETH ANTIQUE MALL Over 100 dealers in a 12,000 square foot building. Glassware, including Tiffany, Moser, Heisey, Fostoria, Depression and more. Fine cherry, oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. A full line of pottery, china, silver, books, toys, jewelry, tools, primitives, collectibles, fine prints, leather books and more! Take I-65 South, 18 miles to Franklin, TN (Exit 65). Go one block and turn right. Located behind McDonald’s restaurant. Free map to Franklin’s 20 other antique malls and shops. Open daily until 6pm. 1203 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN. Call 615-790-7965. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
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Hermitage • Mt. Juliet Old Hickory Antiques THE ANTIQUE MALL Hermitage’s largest antique mall with over 17,000 square feet. Vintage collectibles, unique furniture and much, much more! You’ve got to visit. Located behind The Hermitage Inn at 4144B Lebanon Pike in Hermitage. Open Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 1:30-4:30, closed on Mondays. Call 615-391-8978. CREATIVE ACCENTS & TEA ROOM The Busy Bee Trader 2006 Readers Choice Winner for Best Tea Room. For a taste of true southern hospitality, come by and visit our gift shop. We feature unique and vintage items as well as Gone With The Wind collectibles and more! We also have tea and tea accessories. PLUS enjoy a delicious lunch or tea time in our Scarlett’s Garden Tea Room-Plantation Style!!! You’ll think you stepped back in time! Open Tues-Sat 10:30-2:30 and located just minutes from The Hermitage at 12192 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet. Call 615-773-5513. HOWARD RAWLINGS ANTIQUES A Green Business! We were green when green wasn’t cool. Winner of Busy Bee Trader’s Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Antique Wholesale Distributor/Most Helpful Staff (2005) and Best Open House/Best Place to Find Bargains (2004). A dealer mall with three floors of treasures in a 1925 farm house. English and French furniture, as well as china and glassware. Imports. Always wholesale to dealers. Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30. 13693 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet, Mention GETAWAY of Nashville Magazine for a 10% discount. Call 615-754-7457 or visit www.rawlingantiques.com.
also find glassware, kitchen collectibles, oak, mahogany, and walnut furniture, books, lamps, art, accessories, large variety of decorating items, garden items and much more. Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5. Located at 11520 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet. Call 615-754-6232. PHOENIX FLEA MARKET A few antiques (US mostly), lots of collectibles, a fair amount of good used furniture and a whole lot of fun. Our building is over 22,000 square feet with well over 100 booths filled completely full of everything that you can imagine. There’s old glass, new glass, lots of conversation pieces, and something for everyone. Plan on spending a few hours with us when you come. We’ll have fun, I guarantee it! Open 7 days a week from 10-5. Located at 1409 Robinson Rd (that’s Old Hickory Blvd). From I40 take Exit 221 towards The Hermitage. Stay on Old Hickory Blvd (S.R. 45) for approximately 7.4 miles. The Flea Market is on the rights. Call us if you need directions at 615-847-1044. See you there!
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PJ’S ANTIQUE MALL Browse through over 70 booths and 1,000 square feet of antique mall. PJ’s offers a wide selection of Elvis, Beatles, and other music collectibles. You’ll
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shopping ABERNATHY ROAD Experience downtown Nashville’s newest retail store, showcasing the Other Side of Nashville. The store is full of authentic Tennessee handcraft & select furnishings, apparel and gifts. Abernathy Road is also the home of Nashville’s first and only Colonel Littleton Outpost. Col. Littleton offers hand-crafted leather goods and fine accouterments in the Americana tradition. Located at 123 Second Avenue North in downtown Nashville, directly across the street from the Wildhorse Saloon. Call 615-891-3362 or visit www.abernathyroad.com. BELLE MEADE PREMIUM CIGARS Experience Nashville’s finest cigar store where you will find all the best in premium cigars, a luxury lounge, walk-in humidor, and flat screen TV’s. Our featured products include Davidoff Cigar Cutters, lighters and cigar knives. Please visit our website listing all our fine cigars and cigar accessories. Open Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday Noon-6 p.m. Located at 4518 Harding Pike, Nashville. Call 615-297-7963 or visit www.bellemeadecigars.com. THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN Shop, dine and unwind at this unique boutique mall just minutes from Cool Springs. The Factory
at Franklin is a depression-era factory that has been renovated into one of Tennessee’s most marvelous shopping, dining and entertainment venues! Restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, one-of-a-kind retail stores, theater, culinary center and more. Located at 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin TN. For more information call 615-7911777 or visit www.factoryatfranklin.com. FRENCH’S SHOES & BOOTS Large selection of boots, shoes, sandals, handbags, and more at this great store located on historic 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville right next to the Wildhorse Saloon. Buy one pair of boots and get the second pair FREE! (excludes Justin Bent Rail). You’ll be glad you visited! 615-736-2934. JENSEN’S SHOES Jensen’s Shoes carries a broad range of orthopedic footwear. We are able to address the needs of most type of foot problems with our expertise in matching custom orthotics, shoes and the individual’s foot. These problems include bunions, hammertoes and plantar fasciitis. Care of diabetic and arthritic feet is an area of our expertise. Open Mon.- Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thur. til 7 p.m. Located at 73 White Bridge Rd., Suite 123, Nashville. Call 615-3569699. www.jensenshoes.com.
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THE MALL AT GREEN HILLS Come find one-of-a-kind specialty shops and two major department stores. Hours are Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Located at 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., Nashville. For more information call 615-298-5478, ext. 20. LEBANON PREMIUM OUTLETS Located less than 30 miles from Nashville, Lebanon Premium Outlets is central Tennessee’s premier outlet shopping destination. Showcased here are 60 outlet stores offering savings of up to 65% on brand names, including Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap Outlet, Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Take I-40 to Exit 238 in Lebanon, TN. Call 615-444-0433 or visit www. premiumoutlets.com/lebanon. OPRY ORIGINALS Nashville’s newest shop has it all! Opry Originals brings together the music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like none other. At Opry Originals, the shop on broadway, you’ll find jeans, tops, and boots, music, jewelry, gifts & souvenirs, local artisan treasures, Opry Country Kitchen products, and more! Located in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famous Broadway area at 300 Broadway. Call 615-259-9777 or visit www. opry.com/opryoriginals.com. PROVIDENCE MARKETPLACE This beautiful outdoor marketplace offers a diverse mix of stores, including anchors such as Target, Belk, JC Penney, Best Buy, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Staples and many more specialized retailers, specialty shops, restaurants and a movie theater. Conveniently located 10 miles east of Nashville International Airport and easily accessible from I40, Exit 226C. For more information visit www.shopprovidencemarketplace.com. RCC WESTERN STORES RCC Western Store offers a great selection of western apparel and boots that reflect high quality at fair prices. While in Nashville, be sure to visit their store in Goodlettsville, I-65 North, Exit 97 and look for their soon to open store in Cool Springs at 8105 Moore’s Lane, Brentwood. Visit www.rccwestern.com. SAVANNAH TEA ROOM & GIFT SHOP Our gift shop offers one of the largest selections of tea pots (over 500), tea accessories, and of course, our Tea Emporium is stocked with over 100 varieties of teas and tisanes from around the world. Visit us for unique, one-of-a-kind specialty items. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at 707 Monroe St., Nashville. Call 615-383-1832. www.savannahteacompany.com.
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OPRY MILLS A retail, dining and entertainment complex. Opry Mills is the ultimate shopping adventure! Hours are Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Located at 433 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville. Call 615-514-1000.
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Stringtown General Store
Built by Mr. Asa John Rogers in 1872 in the Stringtown Community,the store served as a Post Office until 1904. In a separate room behind the store Mr. Rogers made string and twine from hemp.
Wilson Bank of Wilson County
This local bank was organized as early as 1818 to serve Lebanon and Wilson County. The handwritten ledger books and the pot bellied stove are familiar things you would see in an early bank.
Fiddlers Grove School
Built in 1942 in the Statesville Community, and renovated as a replica of a one-room schoolhouse, the Wilson County Board of Education was instrumental in helping to relocate thebuilding to Fiddlers Grove.
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hen visiting Music City Nashville, be sure to add Schermerhorn Symphony Center to your list of “must see” locations. Inspired by some of the greatest concert halls in Europe, the Schermerhorn’s neo-classical design complements other local landmarks such as The Parthenon, the Tennessee State Capitol and the downtown Public Library, while the remarkable acoustics form the perfect backdrop for some of the finest symphonic performances in the country. With its graceful lines and striking architectural details, the building was named for the late conductor Kenneth Schermerhorn and features many iconic elements inspired by local history, musical symbols and Tennessee flora. Although Schermerhorn Symphony Center appears to have been part of the Nashville landscape for decades, it opened in 2006. Tours for the public are offered every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. by knowledgeable docents who share fun and interesting facts about the Nashville Symphony and the building. The tours last about 50 minutes and meet in the West Atrium, at the corner of Fourth Avenue and 1 Symphony Place. If you have a group with more than 10 people or would like to schedule a private tour, please call the Schermerhorn Symphony Center Tour Hotline at 615.687.6580 at least 72 hours in advance. Nashville Symphony presents 148 performances each year, and the shoebox-designed 1,844-seat Laura Turner Concert Hall is one of the few halls nationwide to feature natural interior light through 30 special soundproof windows. Designed to present a variety of musical genres, including classical, pops, cabaret, choral, jazz and blues performances, the hall provides vivid acoustical clarity, warmth and resonance specifically catering 52 getaway nashville and middle tennessee
to the sound of natural instruments. Enjoy the magic of music at a concert in the Schermerhorn, and hear why our hall provides the ultimate listening experience. Throughout much of the Nashville Symphony’s history, new American music has been a big part of the orchestra’s identity — fitting for an ensemble based in one of the world’s great music capitals. Over the years, the orchestra has commissioned, premiered and performed numerous works by contemporary composers, and in the coming 2011/12 season, the Nashville Symphony will debut works by such visionary American artists such as Béla Fleck, Terry Riley and Richard Danielpour. In addition, the orchestra will be joined by a long list of world-renowned guest artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Chris Botti, Marvin Hamlisch and Nashville’s own Tracy Silverman, Wynonna Judd and Larry Carlton. Since 2000, the Nashville Symphony has enjoyed a successful partnership with Naxos, the world’s leading classical music label, making us one of the most active recording orchestras in the country. Our releases have received no fewer than 13 GRAMMY® nominations and, in 2008, three GRAMMY® Awards for Made in America, a recording of works by composer Joan Tower. The winning categories included Best Classical Album and Best Orchestral Performance. Along with Riders In The Sky, the Symphony also recently earned two Western Music Association Awards for Album of the Year and Collaborative/Composite Album, for the CD Riders In The Sky – Lassoed Live at the Schermerhorn. When planning a trip to Nashville, be sure to include dinner and a concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, which offers several wonderful dining opportunities. Arpeggio is a gourmet four-course buffet open before all series concerts, as well as most special events. The more casual Symphony Café makes fresh panini sandwiches, salads and homemade soups each day, and after touring the hall, guests can enjoy eating inside the Schermerhorn or in the outdoor courtyard, complete with complimentary Wi-Fi. Take a few minutes at the end of your visit to purchase that perfect musical memento at our Symphony Store, which sells a great selection of CDs and DVDs, books, artwork, miniature instruments, sculptures of famous composers and accessories.
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The Holy Trinity Parish was founded in 1919 and has provided continuous service to the Orthodox faithful since that time. The parish, while under jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, is the religious home for the Orthodox of many ethnic backgrounds and many converts of varied backgrounds. Proceeds from the festival support the building fund and enrich the culture of the community. Admission to the festival is $2.00, children under 12 are free. Free parking is available and handicap parking is available at the top of the hill. For more information about the festival, the public may contact the Church Office at (615) 333-1047. 4905 Franklin Pike at Tyne Blvd (between Harding Place & Old Hickory Blvd)
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