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2015 CMA Music Festival

ne of the best things about music is the act of discovery, and the CMA Music Festival is the perfect place to discover that special artist or band.

Most every major Country Music star in the world will be on hand for CMA’s signature event June 11-14 in downtown Nashville. Hundreds of aspiring artists will also be showcasing their talent on the free stages throughout the footprint. More than 400 artists will perform at the event, which has grown as steeply as Country Music itself. Around 5,000 fans attended the first Fan Fair in 1972 at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. This year, more than 80,000 fans a day will descend on Music City to enjoy some of their favorite artists and discover new ones.

While tickets to the Nightly Concerts have been sold out since November, there’s still so much more to see, hear and do during the day, even for those who do not have a CMA Music Festival four-day ticket. Fans can enjoy seven FREE music stages including the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, artist-fan interactions at the AT&T® U-verse Fan Fair X inside the Music City Center, and food, drink, interactive games, prizes, freebies and more in The Buckle located on the honkytonk-lined Lower Broadway.

There is no question that the music is great, but the enduring legacy of the Festival is the access fans have to today’s biggest stars. The AT&T U-verse Fan Fair X is where music lovers can interact with major stars like Hunter Hayes, one of four Artists of the Day, and dozens of other acts. The artists sign autographs, shake hands and pose for photos. There also

are three stages of live music inside the convention center including the CMA Close Up Stage. For fans without a CMA Fest four-day ticket, admission to Fan Fair X is just $10 a day or $25 for a four-day pass and can be purchased at CMAfest.com.

The Nightly Concerts at LP Field are full of star power this year. LP Field performers include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, Randy Houser, Sam Hunt, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Maddie & Tae, Neal McCoy, Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, The Band Perry, Keith Urban, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Chris Young, and Zac Brown Band.

Fans can access all the action by downloading the free app and staying connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, Facebook. com/CMA, Twitter.com/ CountryMusic and signing up for CMA Exclusive, CMA’s e-newsletter. All of the artists that perform and fans that attend help support music education with half the net proceeds going to the CMA Foundation’s ongoing music education efforts. Since 2006, CMA and the CMA Foundation have donated more than $11 million to support music education initiatives across the country.

Sounds like a blast, right?

Don’t be bummed if you can’t make it to Nashville. CMA Music Festival will once again be filmed for the national television special “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” to air on the ABC Television Network later this summer.

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CMA Music Festival................................................................................................................................ 5 Ryman Auditorium................................................................................................................................. 8 Alan Jackson Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame....................................................................... 11 Opry Backstage Tours........................................................................................................................... 12 Studio B................................................................................................................................................ 13 May & June Events......................................................................................................................... 13, 15 Hatch Show Print Tours........................................................................................................................ 15 Nashville Symphony............................................................................................................................. 33 Ongoing Events.............................................................................................................................. 50, 51 Wilson County Events.......................................................................................................................... 55

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Gerst Haus.............................................................................................................................................. 2 Monell’s.................................................................................................................................................. 2 Chateau West.................................................................................................................................... 4, 43 Luigi’s Pizza.......................................................................................................................................... 19 Nashville Nightlife................................................................................................................................ 23 Dave & Buster’s..................................................................................................................................... 25 Stock-Yard Restaurant........................................................................................................................... 41 Rodizio Grill......................................................................................................................................... 42 Jack’s BarBQue...................................................................................................................................... 43 Melting Pot........................................................................................................................................... 43 John A’s Restaurant................................................................................................................................ 44 McNamara’s Irish Pub........................................................................................................................... 44 Vittle’s................................................................................................................................................... 45 Cherokee Steak House.......................................................................................................................... 55

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Grand Ole Opry...................................................................................................................................... 3 Ryman Auditorium................................................................................................................................. 8 Tequila Cowboy.................................................................................................................................... 18 Tribute To The King.............................................................................................................................. 21 Nashville Palace-Robert’s Western World............................................................................................... 22 Nashville Nightlife................................................................................................................................ 23 Coyote Ugly.......................................................................................................................................... 24 Dave & Buster’s..................................................................................................................................... 25 Legends Corner.................................................................................................................................... 26 Second Fiddle....................................................................................................................................... 27 Nashville Ghost.................................................................................................................................... 27 The Big Bang........................................................................................................................................ 27 Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theater................................................................................................................. 29 The Stage.............................................................................................................................................. 29 Lane Motor Museum............................................................................................................................. 50

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The Hermitage............................................4 Country Music Hall of Fame®......11, 13, 15 Adventure Science Center.........................14 George Jones Museum........................16, 17 Willie Nelson Museum..............................20 Music Valley.............................................22 Belle Meade Plantation..............................32 Nolensville...............................................37 Larry Keeton Theatre................................50 Lane Motor Museum.................................50 Escape Game Nashville.............................51 Wilson County...................................54, 55 Johnny Cash Museum.........................58, 59

Manuel American Design............................4 Boot Barn...................................................9 Goo Goo Shop..........................................10 Belle Meade Cigars....................................36 High Note Wine & Spirits.........................36 Opry Mills..........................................38, 39 Providence Marketplace............................52 Where To Shop...................................52, 53 Circa-CMHOF Gift Shop...........................53 Lebanon Premium Outlets........................54 Jensen’s Shoes...........................................56 French’s Shoes & Boots............... Back Cover

antiques Nolensville...............................................37 Eighth Avenue Antiques District................46 Antiques-Collectibles................................47 Antique Mall.............................................47 GasLamp Antique & Decorating...............47 Howard Rawlings Antiques.......................47 PJ’s Antique Mall.......................................47 Phoenix Flea Market.................................47

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uilt in 1892, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and a must-see for anyone visiting Nashville. Take the selfguided tour to see new exhibits in the auditorium and take a guided backstage tour through the newly-renovated dressing rooms still used by the biggest names in entertainment today.

Explore the Ryman’s rich entertainment history during the years when Caruso and Sousa performed, Theodore Roosevelt spoke, Houdini escaped and so much more. Plus, visit the gift shop and take a photo on the historic stage!

Do you sing? Step into the Ryman recording booth and cut your own CD! Sing along with tracks recorded by professional Nashville studio musicians or record a composition of your own. Book your session at the Ryman box office.

The annual Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman series kicks off June 25 and continues each Thursday through July 30th.

Enjoy the biggest names in bluegrass on the very stage on which it was born! Come early each week to see “Pickin’ on the Plaza” – a free event featuring local bluegrass acts - before each Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman performance!

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Goo Goo Cluster

In 1912, in a copper kettle at the Standard Candy Company at Clark & First Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee, the first combination candy bar was invented. A roundish mound of luscious caramel, creamy marshmallow nougat and fresh roasted peanuts all covered in real milk chocolate, the Goo Goo Cluster has been delighting Nashvillians and visitors to Music City ever since.

Goo Goo Clusters were originally hand dipped and sold without wrappers under glass at drug store candy counters. With the dawn of hand wrapping, a team of ladies was responsible for swaddling the Goo Goo Clusters in tin foil before they were sold. Eventually, machinery was put in place to automate wrapping the candy. Today, the process is so streamlined that Standard Candy Company in Nashville can produce 20,000 clusters in one hour!

In the years since the birth of the Original Goo Goo Cluster, the company has introduced two new flavors to their product line: the Supreme, which replaces peanuts with pecans, and the Peanut Butter, a peanut butter center sprinkled with crunchy peanuts then covered in real milk chocolate.

Last year saw another exciting addition to the brand’s offerings when Goo Goo Cluster opened its flagship retail store, the Goo Goo Shop, in the SoBro area of downtown Nashville.

The Goo Goo Shop is no ordinary retail store.

Visitors have the opportunity to take a walk through history as they peruse a 100+ year timeline complete with artifacts from the Goo Goo archives. But the sweetest part of the new space (pun intended) may be the glassedencased confectionery kitchen, where Premium Goo Goos are made by hand daily in full view of visitors.

Premium Goo Goos, the newest addition to the company’s product offerings, are sold exclusively at the Goo Goo Shop. This 4 ounce confection is more than twice the size of an Original Goo Goo Cluster, and comes in various flavors. The Premium menu rotates periodically and new flavors are introduced on a regular basis. In recent months, some of the most popular have been a peanut butter and pretzel version and a toasted pistachio, cherry and dark chocolate ganache version. Visit often to try them all!

For more information on Goo Goo Cluster and the Goo Goo Shop, visit www.googoo.com.

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MAY EVENTS May 2 First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown where art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings! The galleries are open from 6pm to 9pm and the Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles from 6-10pm. Free admission, visit nashvilledowntown.com for more information.

May 7 thru 9 FirstBank Pops Series: Kenny G presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

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May 10 Natalie Cole with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

May 11 Tame Impala with Mini Mansions at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville.

Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

May 12 ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! Tours depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

May 13 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo in concert at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville.

Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

May 13 OnStage with Bob Marler & Xiao-Fan Zhang at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

May 15 Nick Offerman & Meghan Mullally, Summer of 69: No Apostrophe at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

May 17 Jeff Beck in concert at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

May 22 For KING & COUNTRY at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

May 23 “Weird Al” Yankovic at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

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events around town May 27 The Tallest Man On Earth at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville.

Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

May 29 thru 30 Aegis Sciences Classical Series: Britten’s Epic ‘War Requiem’ presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

May 31 Beethoven’s Fifth With Giancarlo Guerrero & the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville.

Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

June EVENTS June 3 The Music of Led Zeppelin with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

June 11 thru 14 CMA Music Festival being held in downtown Nashville. The nightly concerts may be sold out but there are plenty of free concerts and festivities going on-so come out and enjoy. For more information visit CMAfest.com.

June 12 Michael McDonald in concert at Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville. Call 615-889-3060 or visit ryman.com.

June 17 Jackie Evancho with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

June 25, 26 Pixar in Concert with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

June 29 Buddy Guy presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.

June 30 The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin w/members of the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville.

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George Jones Museum Proudly Opens Its Doors To Downtown Nashville

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is music career ran the gamut – from 78 RPM Records all the way to digital downloads.

Though George Jones has been gone for a little over two years now, his artistic legacy remains as bright as ever. His name continues to be referenced as an influence of just about every newcomer in the format that comes down the pike today, and his records continue to sell well – both here in the United States and abroad.

Jones told his life story in his 1997 autobiography I Lived To Tell It All, but now fans can get up close and personal with “The Possum” with the brand new state-of-the-art George Jones Museum. Located at 128 Second Avenue North in downtown Nashville, the story of George Glenn Jones is told in as much vivid detail as ever before – to his growing up years in Texas going to sleep with the Grand Ole Opry playing on the radio to his 1955 breakthrough hit “Why Baby Why” all the way through his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse in the 1970s and 1980s, ending up with his latter-day triumphs such as “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and “Choices” (both Grammy-winning performances) to his 1992 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The George Jones Museum also features many video screens that show Jones doing what he did bestperforming. Many archival interviews featuring the singer are featured as well. Also part of the displays include his numerous Gold and Platinum records – both as a solo artist, and as part of duets with acts such as Tammy Wynette and Merle Haggard. (Including these artists, Jones also recorded with over fifty other acts, including Buck Owens, Mavis Staples, Dolly Parton, Dr. Hook, Keith Richards, and Harry Connick, Jr.) One aspect of the George Jones Museum that will 16

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please fans is the interactive recording studio which gives visitors a chance to match vocal wits with Jones on a variety of his classic hit recordings. All told, Jones recorded over 900 songs, and charted on the Billboard Country Singles chart over 150 times between 1955 and 2010.

In addition to the Museum, there is also a restaurant and gift shop that will allow fans to take home a George Jones souvenir, as well as a 75-foot rooftop bar overlooking the Cumberland River. On opening weekend (April

2015), the Museum also served as the launch site for White Lightning’ Moonshine. A partnership with Silver Trail Distillery (winners of the 2012 SIP Award for best Whiskey Moonshine – as well as developers of the LBL Moonshine that was just picked up by a national distributor), the brand pays homage to the J.P. Richardsonwritten song of the same title – which became Jones’ first number one record on the Billboard charts in 1959.

Jones’ wife / widow, Nancy Jones, says that she feels the Museum will be a place that fans can pay homage to Jones for years to come. “On a daily basis I hear from fans asking me to tell them stories about George. This amazing museum will now be able to help tell those stories as we are going to show so many of his awards, clothes, guitars, and artifacts given to him all around the world from various events. I think fans are going to love it.”

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ancy Jones invites you for a walk through George Jones’s life.

Experience a winding wall of memorabilia and create some very special memories of your own, including singing with the legendary George Jones. Your experience only gets larger as you visit the Museum gift shop, stop by the tasting bar for a sip or two of White Lightning, enjoy a flavorful dish at Possum Holler Café and then take a ride to the rooftop and see the best view in Downtown Nashville. We will see you there!

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ountry music fans from around the world visit year after year to experience the unique country music history that comes alive as you journey through the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum.

This is a very personal museum that evolved over the years from friendships established by museum founders, Frank and Jeanie Oakley. The Oakley’s were longtime friends with not only Willie Nelson but many of his legendary country music friends as well.

There are lots of personal items to see donated by legends like Webb Pierce and Faron Young who were regulars at the museum prior to their passing. The museum has always been known as a great hangout for many of the stars you’ll see represented in the many exhibits.

The museum is true country music history and showcases an “All Star” line-up of some of traditional country music’s greatest stars! Among the many highlights on display include the Martin guitar and paystub from Willie

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Nelson’s Grand Ole Opry debut in 1963.

You’ll also see many personal items of the great Patsy Cline. Also featured are several “Nudie of Hollywood” suits worn by the legends Lefty Frizzell, George Jones, Webb Pierce and Porter Wagoner.

The Willie Nelson and Friends Museum is undeniably one of the best values in Nashville. It’s a family operated and family friendly attraction with plenty of free parking. You are also welcome to take photographs during your journey so don’t forget your camera!

A Tribute to the King: 1953-1977 Mondays and Thursdays only!

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he longest running musical toured with Elvis. “This show is 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. Audiences continue to tribute to him in Music City, where give standing ovations at every show, he recorded over 300 songs. and they walk away excited and A Must See Show This high-energy, live musical entertained. All guests are greeted by biography starring John Beardsley friendly smiles and the meet-and-greet transports the audience through six after the show is special for everyone. eras of The King’s career and is unique in A must-see show while in Nashville; come showcasing all of his most memorable and distinct styles of see why! John Beardsley has been officially recognized as music. John Beardsley’s world-renowned performance the Nashville King by the city of Nashville. with over 30 songs and five costume changes has thrilled Mondays and Thursdays only – Texas Troubadour audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. Many music Theatre , 2416 Music Valley Drive (past Cracker Barrel, left industry giants who worked with and were friends of Elvis into Music Valley Village, free parking). For reservations, give impressive reviews to Beardsley’s Tribute: “John, you which are recommended, please call 615-758-0098. are a great showman; this is one of the best shows I’ve ever Visit us online at www.thenashvilleking.com. seen!” declared Kitty Wells, Queen of Country Music, who

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Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater “A Must See in Nashville”

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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

I would highly recommend that visitors to Nashville experience Nashville Nightlife

Conway Twitty to Sara Evans and Toby Keith. There is 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. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Located at 2416 Music Valley Drive in Music Valley Village across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and the Grand Ole Opry. 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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attractions 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.

THE BIG BANG DUELING PIANO BAR Sing Along. Laugh along. Drink Along. Every night the show comes to life at The Big Bang where our entertainers take a seat on stage behind two grand pianos and combine music, comedy and audience participation to create a fast-paced, highenergy show that’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Open Tuesday-Saturday at 411 Broadway, upstairs.

615-747-5851, visit thebigbangbar.com. Like us on facebook @ Big Bang Dueling Pianos Nashville.

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 world class galleries. 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 the most 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.

Country Music Hall of Fame Happy Hour Mon. thru Fri. 11 a.m. til 7 p.m. Located in The District at 154 Second Ave. North, below Buffalo Billiards.

Call 615-254-UGLY (8459) or visit www.coyoteuglysaloon.com.

DAVE AND BUSTERS Welcome to Dave & Buster’s. Built around excitement, Dave & Buster’s dishes out delicious food and drink with all the fun and games you could ever hope to play. Whether you’re hitting the Midway and winning tickets or catching your favorite team on HDTVs, Dave & Buster’s is the perfect complement to any other fun activities you may have planned. So come and join us and Escape into Play.® Located in Opry Mills at 540 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville. We are open Sun-Thurs 11am-Midnight and Fri & Sat, 11am til 1am. Happy Hours M-F 4:30-7pm. Call 615-970-3800.

ESCAPE GAME NASHVILLE The Escape Game is a fun new entertainment concept in Nashville. It is a real life adventure game designed for small groups of 2-8 people. Your goal is simple: work together as a team, testing your wits and skills, to escape from a locked room. While the goal is simple, the game is challenging. Getting through the locked door will require finding clues, solving puzzles, and working together as a team or else you may never escape. Book today and see if you can keep cool under pressure and escape from the locked room in under 60 minutes. The Escape Game is the first of its kind in the South. 510 East Iris Dr, Unit D, 615-878-3135, nashvilleescapegame.com JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM The Johnny Cash Museum features the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world. Exhibits chronicle Johnny’s life and provide a very personal and unique glimpse into his world. Our exhibits include Johnny’s stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Our Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles available anywhere in the world. Enjoy coffee, coffee drinks, and gourmet café foods in their new Bongo Java Café. Museum and Store hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week.

For more information call 615-256-1777.

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Lane Motor Museum 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 Thus.-Mon. 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for youth (ages 6-17) and free for kids ages 5 and under. Inquire for group rates. Lane Motor Museum is located at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville. For more information call 615742-7445 or visit online at www.lanemotormuseum.org.

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Our Million Dollar Midway is the perfect place to up the ante with your choice of hundreds of single and multiplayer games everyone will enjoy.

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Enjoy a mouthwatering selection of affordable appetizers, entrées and desserts that’ll not only fill you up, but get you started on the fun.

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Their single was on the Hot 45 Live for five consecutive weeks 30 other great country artists and gained a lot of attention. in the Caribbean this October “I can’t wait for the world to Their second single “Seven Saturday Nights” is scheduled aboard the Best Country Cruise discover these guys” to be released this month along with the music video which Ever, Country Cruising.

Enjoy a mouthwatering selection KJ, Video Director The Mantz Brothers were back of affordable appetizers, entrées Dave & Buster’s Nashville in Nashville earlier this year recording their second EP entitled up, but get you started on the fun.

“I Like Where This is Going”. “The Mantz Brothers are a great Opry Mills Mall • 615.970.3800 example of musical momentum. This is project number two for the team, and throughout the past year the guys have seen what can happen when you look for great songs-record great songs-put on great shows, and most importantly, stay the same great people you were before you jumped in this crazy business called music!” said Producer, Eddie Kilgallon.

Be sure to check out The Mantz Brothers during CMA Fest Week, starting at Storme Warren’s Nashville Navy Party on Tuesday, June 9th at the Limelight. For more information and to see other performance times, go to www.TheMantzBrothers.com and “Like” them on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/MantzBrothersMusic - You will Like Where This is Going!

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NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE A “Must See” in Music City! If you love country music and country cookin’, you’ve got to experience the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, located across from Opryland Hotel on Music Valley Dr. The Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater presents a dining experience and variety show voted the best combination in Nashville & Nashville’s #2 attraction by the Nashville Business Journal. Located at 2416 Music Valley Drive in Music Valley Village across from Gaylord Opryland Resort and the Grand Ole Opry. Call 800-308-5779 or 615-8854747 or visit www.nashvillenightlife.com.

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SECOND FIDDLE This is a true honky tonk. The walls pay tribute to the Grand Ole Opry with memorabilia once housed inside the old Country Music Hall of Fame. A guitar signed by the Carter Family and Johnny Cash hangs on the wall along with dozens of radios all tuned to 650 WSM home of the Grand Ole Opry. Join all your rowdy friends for a taste of the real Nashville Honky Tonk experience. Located at 420 Broadway. Visit www.thesecondfiddle. com.

SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER The Schermerhorn Symphony Center opened in September of 2006 and is home to the critically acclaimed Nashville Symphony. The Nashville Symphony perform more than 100 classical, pops and special concert events each session and will present recitals, choral concerts, cabaret, jazz and worldmusic events. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 1 Symphony Place, for complete schedule information call 615-687-6400 or visit www.nashvillesymphony.org.

LEGENDS CORNER Legends Corner stands out as one of the best honky tonks in Nashville.

Located at the corner of 5th & Broadway, the atmosphere is one of the greatest. Country music record covers plaster the walls, but the real attraction is the bar’s live music. Some of the city’s finest contemporary acts make their mark onstage. The expanded drink menu and the cold beer keep regulars coming back. This legendary honky tonk is definitely one to experience while in Music City. Located at 428 Broadway. Visit www. legendscorner.com.

TEQUILA COWBOY The party at Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill is a little bit country and a little bit rock n’ roll. We have the best live bands, the hottest dance music and the baddest mechanical bull in town! Our focus is on good food, fun drinks, and great music. Join us for daily drink specials and live music with full-restaurant service during the day and a one-of-a-kind experience after dark. We are located at 305 Broadway in downtown Nashville. Call 615-742-9048 or visit tequilacowboy.com.

MISS JEANNE’S MYSTERY DINNER THEATER Enjoy a comedic mystery play along with a scrumptious served dinner at Nashville’s ONLY Mystery Dinner Theate. Each table teams up to bribe suspects with play money to solve the crime and win a prize! Parking is FREE and B.Y.O.B. Show starts at 7pm & doors open at 6:45. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 615-902-9566 or visiting www.missjeannes.com. Mention Getaway Magazine for a $6 discount.

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 best musicians 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 www. thestageonbroadway.com.

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NASHVILLE GHOST TOURS Nashville’s original haunted walking tour. Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville and learn about the historical, haunted heritage of Music City from professional storytellers and tour guides. Begins at 8pm Wed thru Mon at The Hermitage Hotel and ends at the Ryman Auditorium (approx. 90 minutes). Also hear “intoxicating” tales about Nashville’s most haunted bars and taverns on the Haunted Tavern Tour (for ages 21 and up-6pm nightly). Call 884-3999 for reservations or visit us at www.nashvilleghosttours.com.

tribute to him in Music City where he recorded over 300 songs. Every Call Or Check Monday and Thursday (some Thursdays are not available) at the Texas Troubadour Theater, 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village next Our Website to Cracker Barrel. For reservations, which are recommended, call 615-7580098 or visit www.thenashvilleking.com.

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ur town is usually at the top of every destination wish list, and there are lots of reasons for this. Let us start with the music.

The Grand Ole Opry is HERE. The Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium, is HERE! The stunning Country Music Hall of Fame and educational center is HERE. Music Row is HERE! Record labels, recording studios, and the best songwriters in the world are all HERE! Of course, many major country stars of today, along with many of our living legends, reside right here in Middle Tennessee.

We also have Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and CMA Fest, one of the largest music festivals in the world.

Yes, we call it Music City for a reason.

On any given night one can visit a number of music showcase clubs, where you’ll hear up and coming country and rock & roll artists, and songwriting talent galore. Every major music act touring today makes a stop at our Bridgestone Arena.

But Nashville is much more than music. Civil war history abounds, as does Presidential history. Historic homes, trails, traces, and battlefields can be found all over Middle Tennessee. Our museums, the zoo, and many huge cultural events, including the Nashville Film Festival, draw thousands to Nashville each year.

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tournaments and our own Franklin Mortgage MUSIC CITY BOWL Nashville is the home of the NFL Tennessee Titans and the NHL Nashville Predators, as well as the Triple A Nashville Sounds, whose brand new state-of-the-art stadium is the talk of the town! Local college sports are a huge part of the local fabric, as well.

I moved to Middle Tennessee from the Northeast in 1973, when I joined The Oak Ridge Boys. I was 25 years old. CMA Fest was known as Fan Fair. There were just two 5-star restaurants and a handful of hotels in town. I have been singing here now for 42 years, and I am about to turn 67.

I have watched the Nashville skyline change and grow for four decades, and it is has all been quite amazing to behold.

I used to think I could move back north anytime, but I assure you it would take a burning bush experience and a team of wild horses to drag Joe Bonsall from Middle Tennessee. I LOVE Nashville and all it has to offer. I feel at home here.

The Oak Ridge Boys are now inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and we will play the big stage at LP Field during this year’s CMA FEST. There is no town like MY town… NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE… MUSIC CITY, USA! So come on down and see us, ya hear?

Joseph S. Bonsall is a 42-year member of the American music, soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Fame group, The Oak Ridge Boys and the author of ten books, including his latest, “On the Road with The Oak Ridge Boys,” published by Harvest House.

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The latest expansion includes tripling the size of the museum store and adding a Bongo Java Café featuring Nashville’s finest coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet café fare. The original Bongo Java has the distinction of being Nashville’s oldest and most honored coffee house, having opened its first location in 1993. Bongo is known for it’s use of local ingredients and coffee beans are organic and fare trade.

The café offers a delicious assortment of pastries and baked goods as well as sandwiches, salads and other items made fresh daily in the facility’s new kitchen.

Signature items include Johnny Cash’s Iron Pot Chili made from a recipe created by The Man In Black himself. Other favorites include a Fried Bologna and Pimento Cheese sandwich and The Elvis, which features The King’s favorite peanut butter, honey, bananas and bacon served on honey wheat bread.

With the current expansion, the museum has expanded its daily operating hours from 8:00AM to 7:00PM, seven days a week. The Bongo Java café opens daily at 8:00AM.

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ince 1974, Gray Line of Tennessee has been the premier sightseeing company in Nashville creating memories with a wide variety of tours and package options. Visitors to Nashville have many options with over 20 different themed sightseeing itineraries ranging from 1 hour to full day excursions.

Homes of the Stars tour takes a 3.5 hour drive to some of Nashville’s most prominent neighborhoods adorned with beautiful celebrity homes. Gray Line’s Discover Nashville Tour shows off Nashville’s downtown iconic sites and includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Ryman Auditorium, known as The Mother Church of Country Music and the most famous home of the Grand Ole Opry. Gray Line also goes behind the scenes on our ABC’s Nashville tour and visits the filming locations of the ABC hit drama, Nashville, including a stop at the famous Bluebird Café or the location of Two Old Hippies in Nashville’s hip new Gulch area. This tour also features the TV homes of Rayna, Juliette, Deacon and Scarlett. Experience a night to remember in Music City on our Nights and Lights Tour and get a taste of real Tennessee barbeque at Jack’s and enjoy the Honky Tonks of Honky Tonk Highway where music plays from 10 am until 3 am daily, including the world famous, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, where greats like Willie Nelson, Keith Urban and Kid Rock jump started their musical careers.

Visit a historical southern mansion and enjoy a wine tasting at Belle Meade Plantation and tour The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States. When people 30 getaway nashville and middle tennessee

think of Tennessee, you can’t help but think of Jack Daniels Whiskey in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Our Jack Daniels tour visits the distillery and we hear about how a young teenager of 13 learned to make whiskey. Step back in time and learn about Tennessee’s rich civil war history on our Civil War Tour and travel to Franklin to visit the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, the Battle of Franklin. Or if you have a day to travel, take a road trip with us to Memphis and enjoy a VIP experience of Elvis’ Graceland, Sun Records and see the Peabody Ducks and their daily famous march to the fountain in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel.

Our unique Music City Trolley offers various ways to explore Nashville. Our Hop On/Hop Off Trolley ride features a one-hour narrated tour of the city with 17 stops at Nashville attractions and locales where you can explore on your own and at your own pace. Gray Line of Tennessee also offers a fabulous evening trolley ride that encompasses the beautiful Nashville skyline and city lights with plenty of breathtaking photo opportunities. If food is your thing, take a stroll with us on our Taste of Nashville Food Tour featuring the most iconic downtown Nashville eateries and sweeteries. Gray Line’s wide variety of sightseeing tours has something for everyone!

At Gray Line of Tennessee, we strive to provide a safe, hardworking, friendly, family-oriented environment, with a focus on giving our customers-and our community a high quality experience every time they board one of Gray Line’s coaches or trolleys.

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Responding to years of feedback and anticipation from its growing and passionate Broadway fan base, TPAC will bring THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Nashville in a spectacular new production for a two-week run in March 2016. This beloved blockbuster will be paired with six new Broadway titles making their Nashville debuts, including DIRTY DANCING and BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, as well as the Tony Award-winning hits MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and IF/THEN.

TPAC will also bring a trio of special Broadway presentations, including the first national tour of the 2013 Tony Award-winning RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, which features a contemporary take on the classic tale. Other specials include the highly-anticipated returns of MAMMA MIA! And NETworks presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. For more information on the 2015-16 HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series, visit us at TPAC.org/Broadway, where season tickets may be purchased or call TPAC Subscriber Services at (615) 782-6560 or (800) 4104216 if you live outside Nashville.

You may also visit the TPAC Box Office at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville. For more information or group tickets, call the TPAC Group Sales staff at (615) 782-4060.

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Nolensville The best kept secret in Williamson County Tennessee!

Just 30 minutes from downtown Nashville, you’ll find a treasure in the small

town charm and southern hospitality of Nolensville, TN. Spend the day antiquing at their many lovely antique and specialty shops where you will find 10 stores within walking distance and 12 stores within a mile. Meet the wonderful people of Nolensville and have lunch at Nana’s Diner with their great southern home cooking. You’ll be sure to have a great day and make great memories when you visit historic Nolensville, TN. NANA’S DINER MEAT AND THREE Nolensville’s place for good southern homestyle cooking! Stop in at this locally-owned, family-friendly diner offering great food and friendly service. Everything here is homemade and features local produce and ingredients. Nana’s is known for dishes such as catfish, homemade pies, salmon patties, chicken livers, country fried steak and chicken, broccoli salad, and a seasonal favorite of watermelon and cucumber salad. Daily specials are posted on Facebook and a full menu of delicious items is served every day. Kids’ night is Tuesday night where every child accompanied by an adult receives their meal free. Open Tues-Sat 10:30am-8pm and Sunday 10:30am-3pm. Closed Monday. 7301 Nolensville Rd, 615-776-1795. Like us on Facebook @ Nana’s Diner Meat and Three.

THREE FRENCH HENS You will love this shop! Three French Hens is a unique antique, decorating, and gift store with a strong emphasis on shabby chic – a different kind of antique store. Some of the things you will find here are wonderful candles you will not be able to resist, lovely jewelry displays, furniture galore, knickknacks and accessories, one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts and fabulous customer service. You will so enjoy yourself in this store! Open Tue-Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5. 7305 Nolensville Road, call 615-776-1279. Like us on Facebook @ Three French Hens.

The Nolensville Toy Shop The Nolensville Toy Shop offers toys for all ages! Whether you are looking for a whimsical small treat or special gift, you will find something here!

Browse through quality toys, dolls and accessories, wooden play food, Calico Critters, Thomas the Train, plush, science kits, arts and crafts, Legos, games and puzzles for the whole family, even fun things to interest the tweens and teens! Tues 10-8, Wed 10-5, Thurs-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-6. 9895 Old Clovercroft Rd. 615-819-2949. www.nolensvilletoyshop.com. Facebook.com/nolensvilletoyshop.

The vILLAGE ANTIQUES & GIFTS With a variety of antiques & gifts, you’ll be happy you stopped by to visit. We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Some of the beautiful things you will find here include Antique Glass, Carnival Glass, Fenton Glass, Clear and Colored Cut Glass, Hand-Painted China, Nippon, Limoges, Porcelain Figurines, Retro and much more. We are open Tues-Fri. 10-5, Sat 10-6, and Sun 1-5. 7289 Nolensville Rd, call 615-776-1200 or visit www.TheVillageAntiquesNolensvilleTN.com. Like us on Facebook @ TheVillage Antiques & Gifts.

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FIND HOT SAVINGS AT OPRY MILLS THIS SUMMER Whether you’re taking in the local sights and sounds or enjoying the annual CMA Music Festival, Opry Mills is a must-see attraction for summer travelers to Music City. As the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Tennessee, Opry Mills truly offers an unparalleled shopping experience with an impressive mix of more than 200 fashionable stores, combined with unique dining and family-friendly entertainment venues.

Fashionistas will appreciate Opry Mills’ enviable roster of market-exclusive retailers, such as Cole Haan Outlet, H&M, J.Crew Factory, The Limited Outlet, Michael Kors Outlet, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, True Religion Outlet, Vera Bradley Outlet and the recently debuted kate spade new york outlet. Men love shopping at Nashville’s only Bass Pro Shops location, as well as Bose Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Tommy Bahama Outlet and Under Armour Factory House.

Plus, several of Opry Mills’ most popular stores will offer additional savings on top of already discounted prices during the Memorial Day Super Sale Weekend from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25.

Participating retailers include American Eagle Outfitters Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Levi’s Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Off Broadway Shoes and more.

A leading family destination, Opry Mills is also home to several retailers specifically for children, including the market-exclusive Toys“R”Us Outlet store, The Disney Store Outlet, LEGO Brand Retail Store and Old Navy Outlet.

Plus, amidst all of the great shopping is Opry Mills’ beloved Tennessee Treasures children’s play area with whimsical musical instruments and animals representing different regions of the state.

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brand of shopping also includes a variety of dining and entertainment options. Visitors will enjoy access to several full-service restaurants, including Aquarium Restaurant, Chuy’s, Claim Jumper, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Rainforest Cafe, as well as a contemporary 11-eatery food court featuring Moe’s Southwest Grill and Starbucks.

In true Music City fashion, live performances and musical entertainment is provided weekly on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage near Entry 5. Guests can also watch feature films in a state-of-the-art environment and enjoy the IMAX experience at Regal Cinemas Opry Mills Stadium 20 & IMAX. For a complete list of retailers and events happening throughout the property, call (615) 514-1000 or visit www.oprymills.com. You can also stay up-to-date by liking Opry Mills on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ OpryMills and by following us on Twitter @shOpryMills and on Instagram @shOpryMills.

Opry Mills is conveniently located seven miles from downtown Nashville, in Opryland off of Briley Parkway at exit 11, and is within walking distance of the Grand Ole Opry and the 2,800-room Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Regular hours are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday.

dining CHATEAU WEST Chateau West is a French restaurant that takes its cues from another era. The wonderful ambiance, service and menu offerings will make you believe you are in a charming restaurant in the Chateaus of France. Menu selections include French Onion Soup, Deep-Dish Quiche of the day, chicken, beef, and seafood entrees, fondues and delectable desserts. Enjoy live music with jazz on Sundays and piano recital on Mondays.

Open Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am11pm. Sunday Brunch. 3408 West End Ave, Nashville. 615-432-2622 or 615-953-3619. www. chateauwestrestaurant.com.

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.

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.

JOHN A’S RESTAURANT Come see where the stars come out at night to enjoy good food and great entertainment! Here you will find a laid back atmosphere that

resonates with the “Nashville Sound” and serving the “Best Catfish in Nashville”. The menu also includes our unique Club Sandwich, Homemade Lasagna, and Fried Chicken Livers. Beef selections include Prime Rib, Hand-cut Ribeye, New York Strip and Filet Mignon. You’ll not be disappointed when you visit John A’s for great food and great entertainment! Open Sun-Thu 3pm-12am, Fri 3pm-1am, and Sat 11am-1am. 2 1 Music Valley Drive. Call 615-885-1540 or visit johnasrestaurant.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.

LUIGI’S CITY PIZZA Luigi’s City Pizza is Authentic Italian Cuisine and has the Best Pizza this side of Italy. Our menu is made fresh every day and offers appetizers, fresh salads, hot and cold heros, authentic Italian entrees, gourmet pizza, calzone and Stromboli.

Experience our lunch buffet from 11am to 2pm daily. And Yes! We deliver. Call 615-742-9099 to place your order. We are located right next to the Johnny Cash Museum at 105 Third Avenue South in downtown Nashville. 615-742-9099.

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!

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or “The Best Bar-B-Que in Nashville, Tennessee”, you’ve got to visit Jack’s Bar-B-Que where they proudly serve 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 with their awardwinning sauces, there is something to please every palate.

Their cooking method and awardwinning sauces make Jack’s the best.

After applying their dry rub (spices and herbs) meat is smoked for 18 hours at 250 degrees. From “Pit to Plate”, it is sliced and chopped before serving and you will notice a pink smoke ring. That’s the real signature of hickory smoked barbeque.

Jack recommends pouring sauces right before eating.

Award-winning sauces include Kansas City Style (mild, sweet and smoky), Tennessee Original (tangy vinegar base), Texas Sweet Hot (tomato base), XXX-911 (cross between TN & TX with a kick), Carolina Style (mustard base), and Music City White Sauce (mayo, horseradish base).

Purchase any four of Jack’s Bar-B-Que Famous Sauces and get a FREE Hand Rub! When you dine at Jack’s, you will see for yourself why Jack’s Bar-B-Que has been named “The Best Bar-B-Que in Nashville, Tennessee” by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Southern Living, and USA Today.

3 Locations to serve you (T.C.B) Trinity, Charlotte and Broadway. All 3 historic locations, 334 West Trinity Lane at Historic Talbot Corner, 1601 Charlotte Avenue on the Historic Prison Grounds at the foot of Capital Hill and 416 Broadway at the heart of the Honky Tonks on Lower Broadway. “Taking Care of Business since 1976”. For more information including hours and complete menu, visit www.jacksbarbque.com.

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dining 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.

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.

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NANA’S DINER MEAT & THREE Nolensville’s place for good southern homestyle cooking! Stop in at this locally-owned, familyfriendly diner offering great food and friendly service. Everything here is homemade and features local produce and ingredients. Nana’s is known for dishes such as catfish, homemade pies, salmon patties, chicken livers, country fried steak and chicken, broccoli salad, and a seasonal favorite of watermelon and cucumber salad. Daily specials are posted on Facebook and a full menu of delicious items is served every day. Kids’ night is Tuesday night where every child accompanied by an adult receives their meal free. Open Tues-Sat 10:30am8pm and Sunday 10:30am-3pm. Closed Monday.

7301 Nolensville Rd, 615-776-1795. Like us on Facebook @ Nana’s Diner Meat and Three.

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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. Across from Gaylord Opryland Resort in the Inn at 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.

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RODIZIO GRILL Rodizio Grill is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse offering over a dozen rotisserie grilled meats, perfectly seasoned and carved tableside by Brazilian Gauchos. Authentic Brazilian appetizers, salads, delectable homemade desserts, Brazilian cocktails and fresh juice specialties. At Rodizio Grill you will have an unforgettable dining experience! Located on historic Second Avenue North in downtown Nashville (next to The Melting Pot). 615-730-8358 or visit rodiziogrill.com. Like us on facebook @ Rodizio Grill Nashville.

A unique French-American restaurant whose inspiration lies in the Chateaus of France

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.stock-yardrestaurant.com.

Live Music: Jazz on Sunday, Piano recital on Monday. We accept major credit cards, Business hours Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm, We serve Sunday Brunch.

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.

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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.

GasLamp Antiques/GasLamp Too With nearly an acre of climate-controlled shopping, GasLamp Antiques and GasLamp Too is Tennessee’s largest, and Nashville’s Best Antique Mall. Visit and you’ll discover more than 300 dealers offering a variety of antiques, mid-century modern, vintage and industrial furniture, artwork, garden & architectural pieces, vintage jewelry, clothing and much, much more!

Both locations are open daily—Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6 @ 100 Powell Place and 128 Powell Place, 37204. We look forward to welcoming you! Exit 79 from I65N or S. 615-297-2224/615292-2250. GasLampAntiques.com.

8th AVENUE ANTIQUE MALL With over 50 booths, in 8,000 sq ft, and a spacious parking lot, we offer a wide variety of items from traditional antiques to vintage, retro/mid-century, industrial, shabby chic/ cottage, linens, original art, as well as a large selection of vinyl records, vintage clothing, collectibles and eclectic items. Something for everyone. Open Tues-Sat 10-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm. 2015 8th Avenue South, Nashville.

Contact us at 8thavenueantiquemall@gmail. com or 615-279-9922.

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.

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8th Avenue Antiques 8th AVENUE ANTIQUE MALL With over 50 booths, in 8,000 sq ft, and a spacious parking lot, we offer a wide variety of items from traditional antiques to vintage, retro/ mid-century, industrial, shabby chic/cottage, linens, original art, as well as a large selection of vinyl records, vintage clothing, collectibles and eclectic items. Something for everyone. Open Tues-Sat 10-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm. 2015 8th Avenue South, Nashville. Contact us at 8thavenueantiquemall@gmail.com or 615-279-9922.

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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.

garden items and much more. Open Mon, Thur, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5. Closed Tues and Wed. 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!

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.

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A Unique Shopping Experience Vintage Collectables & Unique Furniture Tues-Fri 10am – 4:30pm Sat 10am – 5pm Sun 1:30pm – 4:30pm Closed Mondays

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PJ’S ANTIQUE MALL Browse through over 70 booths and 10,000 square feet of antique mall. PJ’s offers a wide selection of Elvis, Beatles, and other music collectibles. You’ll also find glassware, kitchen collectibles, oak, mahogany, and walnut furniture, books, lamps, art, accessories, large variety of decorating items,

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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.

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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 a May 1885 sermon given by the Reverend Sam Jones at a tent revival, Captain Tom Ryman became an instant convert and immediately began raising funds to build a church. Upon his death in 1904, the church he built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, was renamed in his honor - Ryman Auditorium. The iconic venue would later host such performers as Enrico Caruso, Katharine Hepburn, and Bob Hope, as well as the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. Not surprisingly, in 2003, 2004, 2010 and 2011, the Ryman was named Theatre of the Year by Pollstar Magazine. Today, the Ryman is open for tours during the day and for concerts by artists of all genres at night.

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.

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Johnny Cash Museum BELLE MEADE PLANTATION The 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. The mansion is open for tours daily. The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation is Tennessee’s newest winery and Nashville’s only winery to date!

The restaurant at Belle Meade serves lunch daily and they have a fantastic gift shop loaded with merchandise. Located at 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville. Call 615-356-0501 or visit www.bellemeadeplantation.com.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM® has been home of America’s music since 1967. In keeping with the cultural significance of the music and the heroic achievements of those who form its membership, the Museum opened in a $37 million landmark, new building in May 2001.

The Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music’s story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits, regular menu of live performances and public programs, a Museum store, on-site dining, and much more. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 222 Fifth Avenue South. Call 615-416-2001 or visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org.

GEORGE JONES MUSEUM Nancy Jones invites you for a walk through George Jones’s life. Experience a winding wall of memorabilia and create some very special memories of your own, including singing with the legendary George Jones. Your experience only gets larger as you visit the Museum gift shop, stop by the tasting bar for a sip or two of White Lightning, enjoy a flavorful dish at Possum Holler Café and then take a ride to the rooftop and see the best view in Downtown Nashville. We will see you there! The George Jones Museum is next door to Wildhorse Saloon at 128 2nd Ave North, Nashville.

615-818-0128, georgejonesmuseum.com.

GRAND OLE OPRY The Grand Ole Opry is an American icon and Nashville’s #1 attraction. The Opry is worldfamous for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make pilgrimages across town or around the world to see the Grand Ole Opry live. The Grand Ole Opry House is located at 2804 Opryland Dr, Nashville. For complete and up-to-date schedule information call 615-871-OPRY or visit www.opry.com.

THE HERMITAGE: HOME OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON Andrew Jackson always welcomed visitors to his home. Since The Hermitage opened as a museum in 1889, over 15 million people

have crossed its threshold. Ongoing events at The Hermitage include: The HermitageFrontier Farm to American Landmark, Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community, and the new orientation film Andrew Jackson. Located 15 minutes from downtown Nashville at 4580 Rachel’s Lane, call 615-889-2941 or visit www.thehermitage.com.

JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM The Johnny Cash Museum features the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world. Exhibits chronicle Johnny’s life and provide a very personal and unique glimpse into his world. Our exhibits include Johnny’s stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Our Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles available anywhere in the world. Enjoy coffee, coffee drinks, and gourmet café foods in their new Bongo Java Café. Museum and Store hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week.

For more information call 615-256-1777.

NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER Voted Music Valley’s #1 Dinner & Show where you can dine with the stars. Enjoy a great southern buffet dinner and the best live entertainment you can imagine. Some guest stars include “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, Tommy Cash, Diana Murrel, Brenda Best, Paula Poe (from the Tammy Wynette Show), and many others. Southern

Country Music Hall of Fame

Buffet at 5:30pm, Showtime at 6:30pm.

Located at 2416 Music Valley Drive in Music Valley Village across the street from Gaylord Opryland Resort and the Grand Ole Opry. Call 615-885-4747 or visit www.nashvillenightlife.com.

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Nashville Symphony has a growing international reputation for its recordings and innovative programming. With more than 140 performances annually, the 83-member Nashville Symphony is an arts leader in Nashville and beyond, offering a broad range of classical, pops and jazz concerts; special events; children’s concerts and community outreach programs. The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 1 Symphony Place. Call 615-687-6400 or visit www.nasvhillesymphony.org.

RYMAN AUDITORIUM This Nashville landmark is known as “The Mother Church of Country Music” and a must see for anyone visiting Nashville.

There are great concerts performed here and a number of exhibits including Johnny & June At The Ryman, Grand Ole Opry 1940s & 1950s, and Grand Ole Opry 1960s & 1970s. Located in the heart of downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North, for complete schedule information call 615-889-3060 or visit www.ryman.com.

ESCAPE GAME NASHVILLE IS THE FIRST REAL ADVENTURE GAME IN THE SOUTH GREAT FOR FAMILIES AND GROUPS OF ALL SIZES CALL FOR PRICING

615-878-3135 NASHVILLEESCAPEGAME.COM CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF OF I-65

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shopping THE BEEHIVE HOME, GARDEN AND GIFTS Looking for someplace different to shop? The Beehive Home, Garden and Gifts is one of several shops in Historic Old Hickory that is just that. Come browse our two houses, a barn and the garden grounds. We have a great mix of unique gift ideas and plants, art and goods by local artists, new and re-purposed items, collectibles and a touch of antiques. From the Stonewall Kitchen line, Woodstock Chimes, and concrete statuary for that special spot in the garden, we have something for everyone. Minutes from The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson. 3808 Old Hickory Blvd. Old Hickory, Tn. 37138.

615-847-4586. Open Thursday–Saturday 10a.m.- 6p.m.

Sunday 12p.m. - 5p.m.

Providence Marketplace is Nashville’s premier place for shopping!

More than 50 retailers!

TARGET • BELK • BEST BUY BOOKS-A-MILLION JCPENNEY • TJ MAXX REGAL CINEMAS SEPHORA (inside JCPenney) SOMA INTIMATES 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road at Belinda Parkway Take I-40, exit 226 www.ShopProvidenceMarketplace.com

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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.

BOOT BARN® Nothing goes better together than country music and cowboy boots. And at Boot Barn you’ll find thousands of cowboy boots from top brands like Ariat, Justin, Corral, Lucchese and Shyanne along with a team of friendly Fit Experts ready to help you find just the right size and style. Four locations serving Nashville in Opry Mills, Goodlettsville, Brentwood, and Lebanon. Visit bootbarn.com and facebook.com/bootbarn.

CIRCA Take Nashville Home at Circa, a unique Nashville shopping experience located in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Find Nashville-made gifts, food and home decorations, as well as thoughtfully selected men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry and accessories, books, music/DVD, Nashville souvenirs, and much more. At Circa you will be sure to find that special treasure for yourself or for someone back home. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 222 5th Avenue South. Call 615-416-2001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org.

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 615-791-1777 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.

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shopping 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 615-356-9699. www.jensenshoes.com.

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 Mills is located in Opryland off Briley Parkway at Exit 11, Opry Mills Drive.

OPRY MILLS Tennessee’s largest outlet, value-retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination is back in a big way! Mills Means More and you’ll find something for everyone with more stores, more savings, more brands and more fun!

Visit Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Vera Bradley Outlet Store, J.Crew Factory, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach Factory Store, Michael Kors, Tommy Bahama, The LEGO Outlet, RCC Western Store, Chico’s, Talbots Outlet, and many more popular retailers all under one roof!

Enjoy dining and entertainment venues such as; Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper, Chuy’s Mexican Food, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Regal IMAX and Dave & Buster’s. Opry Mills is located at 433 Opry Mills Drive, adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry and Gaylord Opryland Resort. Call 615-514-1000 for more information or visit OpryMills.com. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/OpryMills.

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.

TWO OLD HIPPIES Two Old Hippies opened the second “flagship” lifestyle store in Music City, Nashville Tennessee on September 19, 2011. Located at 12th and Pine in The Gulch area, this store at 8,000 square feet boasts a stage complete with a Hammond B3 Organ and Leslie, Roland keyboard, Ludwig drum set, and of course Bedell and Breedlove acoustic guitars, truss stage lighting and a mixing board.

We have created a special guitar room called “The Vault” which is host to our premium Bedell and Breedlove guitars and provides sanctuary for those that wish to jam in a quiet space. The rest of the store is an experience of our unique apparel collections, accessories, fun novelty and gift items, and our very own “Magic Bus” located right in the center of the store.

The walls are lined with an incredible collection of rock n roll memorabilia all available for sale.

615-254-7999 or visit twooldhippies.com.

SOUTHERN CHIC Find Nashville-made gifts, food and home accessories, men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry and more at Circa, a unique shopping experience located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

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onveniently located off Interstate 40, the center features 60 outlet stores with something for everyone.

Shoppers will find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Guess, Jones New York, Loft Outlet, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Samsonite, Skechers, and more. Kids and teens are also easy to shop for with stores such as Aeropostale, Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Gymboree Outlet and PacSun.

Enjoy additional savings during select holiday weekends.

Savvy shoppers can save even more by joining the online VIP Shopper Club at premiumoutlets.com/vip.

Center hours are: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm & Sun 10am-7pm.

Lebanon Premium Outlets is located off of Interstate 40, Exit 238. Complete information is available online at premiumoutlets.com or call (615) 444-0433.

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Antique City of the South Lebanon Wilson County Step back in time as you stroll through

Fiddlers Grove Historical Village in Lebanon, TN

A typical early village consisting of cabins, each with a unique story

A perfect place for weddings, receptions, reunions

Fiddlers Grove Fridays

Where stories and demonstrations are shared by local Artisans.

Fiddlers Grove Hours are: April - October Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday - Monday To schedule tours or rentals 443-2626

All this and much more at

Fiddler’s Grove Historical Village 945 E Baddour Pkwy Lebanon, TN

(615) 443-2626

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PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS Nashville Area

911

Non-Emergency Davidson County

862-8600

AUTO EMERGENCY AAA Auto Club

800-222-4357

AIRLINES American Airlines

800-433-7300

Delta Airlines

800-221-1212

United Airlines

800-864-8331

US Airways Express

800-428-4322

Nashville Airport

615-275-1675

CAR RENTALS Tenn. Car & Van Rental

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he Johnny Cash Museum features the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world. From The Man in Black’s earliest childhood artifacts to the very last song he wrote, you’ll find it here.

Exhibits chronicle Johnny’s life and provide a very personal and unique glimpse into his world. Depicted in stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology, visitors are provided a three dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. Our exhibits include Johnny’s stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. More than 25 costumes are on exhibit including the gown worn by First lady Patricia Nixon when Cash played the White House in 1971. Another highlight is the custom Gibson J200 guitar Johnny had made in 1958 which was on exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for seven years before moving to its present home here in Nashville. The instrument is valued at $250,000.

Our newest exhibit, Legends of Sun Records, features artifacts, films and musical recordings from Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. Among the artifacts featured are some of the earliest Presley pieces ever discovered, a pair of Roy Orbison’s signature eyeglasses, handwritten lyrics to the Rock and Roll anthem Blue Suede Shoes and much more.

Cash, who sold more than 100 million records, is one of the world’s best known and loved entertainers.

His concerts tours took him around the world and he is known in every corner of the globe. He has received virtually every award the entertainment world has to offer and is the only entertainer in history to be inducted into the Rock and Roll, Country Music, Songwriter’s and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. His Facebook page has over

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He posted over 130 hits on the Billboard Country singles chart. Cash placed at least two singles on the Country charts for 38 consecutive years, including an amazing 25 hits between 1958 and 1960.

Johnny Cash is the only artist to have songs on the Billboard charts for six consecutive decades. He received two of the Nation’s greatest honors; The National Medal of Arts, presented by President George W. Bush and the Kennedy Center Honors, presented by President Bill Clinton. He amassed 17 Grammy awards during the span of his career; among the most awarded to any entertainer in history.

Personalities ranging from Snoop Dog, the members of U2, Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, Kris Kristofferson, Bruce Springsteen and several U.S. Presidents, among many others are self-professed Cash fans, demonstrating his broad popularity which spans age and culture.

Among the many highlights are the handwritten lyrics to his classic hits I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues. You’ll also see a stone wall from Johnny and June’s storied home on the lake in Hendersonville including their precious antique furnishings and personal belongings.

Our Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles available anywhere in the world. Come and visit the Johnny Cash Museum. Our staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to visit and share stories with our guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. We’ll see you there!

Museum and Museum Store hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days per week. Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving. For more information call 615-256-1777.

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