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SPECIAL EVENT CRUISESFOURTH OF JULY | COMEDY SHOWS | SONGWRITTER PERFORMANCES
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MIDDAY & TWILIGHT CRUISES DEPARTING DOWNTOWN THIS SUMMER
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July 2013Greater Nashville
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THIS MONTH’S FEATURE:
July 4 – General Jackson Fireworks CruiseGeneral Jackson Showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr. This evening cruise includes a sumptuous Southern meal, a show Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey, which features music born in Tennessee, including everything from bluegrass to soul, gospel and country music. At 9:15 the boat stops down-town for a front row view of one of the best fire-works shows in the country. The boat boards at 6:15p.m. and returns at 11.45p.m. Tickets are $90.01 -$99.06 for adults and $62.11-$65.25 for kids ages 4-11. Call (615) 458-3900 or see generaljackson.com for information and tickets.
Daily – Tours of the Ryman AuditoriumRyman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A must-see for anyone visiting Nashville, this National Historic Landmark is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. The guided back-stage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedi-cated to the stars of the Ryman's rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. These same dressing rooms are used by all the biggest stars performing today from Brad Paisley to Bruce Springsteen. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. The self-guided tour is $14 for adults and $9 for children ages 4-11. The backstage tour is $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 4-11.
Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to the KING: 1953-1977The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only con-tinuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King's career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again!” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show and they walk away excited and entertained. A must-see show while in Nashville; come see why. To order tickets and for information, show dates and times, call (615) 758-0098 or see thenashvilleking.com.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in June. Plus, catch
a show on Wednesday nights June 19 through August 7. Since 1925, country’s best have mes-merized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com-edy, and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Gwen Sebastian, Alison Krauss, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Jana Kramer, Charlie Daniels Band, Mel Tillis, Terri Clark, Bellamy Brothers, Phil Vassar and more. For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Thursdays – Family Night Out at Cheek-wood: Magic of America Magic ShowCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. Every Thursday evening in July Middle Tennessee’s most magnificent botani-cal gardens offer a magic show, a puppet show by the Nashville Public Library, and fantastic musical acts. Family Night Out also offers another opportu-nity to view the exciting outdoor exhibition LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood. Hours are 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for children ages 3-17. For more information, call (615) 356-8000 or see cheekwood.org.
Saturdays – Laser ShowsAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. If you’re Under Pressure, get on the Stairway to Heaven at Adventure Science Center. Every Saturday night, the Sudekum Planetarium has Rock and Roll laser shows starting at 8:30. Showing this month: Led Zeppelin, Queen and Summer Laze. Tickets are $8 per show. For more information, visit adventuresci.org/laser or call (615) 862-5160.
Through September 2 – Mazes ExhibitAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd.
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This mind-boggling collection of 3-D puzzles and full-body games is an unforgettable adventure that’s sure to challenge and entertain visitors of all ages. Mazes winds its way over 3,800 square feet with over 60 puzzling experiences that inspire exuberant exploration and ingenuity. It’s an aMAZEing exhib-it you won’t want to miss. Included with general admission. For more information, visit adventuresci.org.
July 1-3, 11-14, 22-25 and 30-31– Nashville Sounds Home GamesGreer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St. The Nashville Sounds play home games July 1-3 vs. the Round Rock Express; July 11-14 vs. the Memphis Redbirds; July 22-25 vs. the Albuquerque Isotopes and July 30-31 vs. Las Vegas 51s. All games begin at 7:05p.m., except those on July 13 and 14, which start at 6:35p.m. For tickets, go to nashvillesounds.com or call (615) 690-HITS.
July 4 – 7th Annual Music City Hot Chicken FestivalEast Park, 700 Woodland St., East Nashville. That peculiarly Nashvillian culinary tradition, firey hot chicken, is celebrated with this festival of free food,
and a cooking competition. The first 500 people will be treated to free chicken from Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, 400 Degrees, Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish, Pepperfire Hot Chicken and Smack Your Mama Chicken. After that, more may be purchased at the food garden, along with locally brewed Yazoo beer and other beverages. There are kid friendly attrac-tions to keep the children entertained while adults watch amateur chefs compete for bragging rights in the Hot Chicken Cooking Competition and listen to live music. New this year is the Hot Chicken Festival Parade, beginning at 10:30 at 8th and Woodland heading west and ending at East Park Community Center. The parade will feature former mayor and festival founder Bill Purcell, as well as antique fire trucks and tons of surprises. Admission to the festi-val is free. Hours are 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. For more information, see the website at nashvillehotchicken-festival.com.
July 4 – Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue N. This year's Independence Day celebration offers free live music and one of the best fireworks displays in the coun-try. Let Freedom Sing!, kicks into gear at noon
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with a free McDonald's Family Fun Zone on 2nd Avenue and Broadway and plenty of favorite sum-mer foods, beverages and souvenirs. Pre-show live music begins at 3:00p.m. and continues to 6:00p.m. on the NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage. The official main stage concert begins at 7:00p.m. and features Grammy Award®-winning artists The Band Perry and Keb' Mo'. The evening culminates in fire-works choreographed to the Nashville Symphony's stirring Independence Day program at approxi-mately 9:25p.m. For more information, see the web-site at visitmusiccity.com/july4th. No coolers, pets, backpacks or beverages are allowed.
July 4 – Fireworks Viewing at Adventure Science CenterAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Love fireworks but hate fighting the traffic and crowds downtown? Consider watching the fire-works display from the unobstructed view on the hill at the Adventure Science Center. There are three packages: The Lawn Viewing Package, for $35 per adult and $29 per child, includes parking in ASC's secure lot, entry from 6:00-10:00p.m., space on the lawn, access to the Family Fun Zone including live demonstrations, and entertainment provided by Party Patrol, including live feed from the riverfront during the fireworks display. And for $4 more per person, a ticket to Spirit, the patriotic lawn show in the Sudekum Planetarium is included. Food trucks will be selling dinner and dessert. The Red White and Boom Rooftop Viewing Package is $75 per per-son, and includes parking; dinner and drinks served in Hack Wood Hall from 6:00 - 8:30p.m., chairs on the roof to watch the fireworks and tickets to Spirit. Finally, the exclusive Best Seat on the House Rooftop Dinner Package for $300 per couple pro-vides the same experience as the Rooftop Viewing Package, but with exclusive rooftop seating near the color-changing pyramid, and an elegant dinner with champagne, wine and beer served on the roof-top at 8:15p.m. (must be 21 or older and show ID). The Center will be open to the public 12:30p.m. -5:30p.m. Packages are only for the evening event from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Available space is limited. For more information, call (615) 401-5055 or see the website at adventuresci.org. A portion of each package is eligible for a charitable tax deduction.
July 4 – Music City July 4th 5K/10KPublic Square Park. I Run For the Party and Nashville Sports Council present this patriotic run
past city landmarks such as the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame and the new Music City Center. Registration fees are $35 ahead of time and $40 on race day. Online registration closes on July 3 at 5:00p.m. Packet pick-up and walk-up registration begin at 6:30a.m. at the race site. The race starts at 7:30a.m. Part of the race proceeds go to the Salvation Army, which extends a resourceful hand of assistance to families in greatest need.
July 5-27 – String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry Nashville Public Library, Main Library, 615 Church St. A colorful telling of the history of country music in Nashville, String City uses numerous marionettes, hand puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppets, and other types of stringed creations. The program was created by Wishing Chair Productions in partner-ship with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, and was made possible by the Nashville Public Library Foundation and Judy and Steve Turner. Shows are on Friday and Saturday, from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. and 11:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. Admission is free. Call (615) 862-5785 for more infor-mation or reservations for groups, or see the web-site at nashvillepubliclibrary.org/wishingchair.
July 12-14 – 36th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days FestivalCannonsburgh Village, 312 South Front St., Murfreesboro. Held in a restored, historic Southern pioneer village, this is one of the very few old-time festivals in the country, featuring the National Championships in Old-Time Banjo, Old-Time Buck Dancing and Old-Time Clogging. Activities include a juried arts and crafts show, impromptu jam ses-sions, a motorless parade on Saturday morning, clogging demonstrations and Shape-note sing-ing in the little white country church. The Gospel Showcase and Ministry Fair takes place on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults Friday or Saturday; $10 for all three days; free for children under 12 and free on Sunday. There is free parking in the City Garage, a short walk from the grounds and paid parking around Cannonsburgh. For information call (615) 893-2369 or see uncledavemacondays.com.
July 13 – 5 Points Second Saturday5 Points East Nashville, 1024 Woodland St. Several East Nashville art galleries and businesses have created this fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house
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on a Saturday night. Merchants are located on Woodland St., Holly St., Forrest Ave., South 11th St. and Fatherland St. The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a DJ spinning the greatest tunes and a dif-ferent food truck each month. The event hours are 6:00p.m.- 9:00p.m.
July 20 – ALIAS 4th Annual Arts and FlowersW.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School, 1125 8th Avenue S. This year's event pairs 20 artists with 20 floral designers, for unique pieces that will compete for Best of Show. There’s also a new gal-lery area with 10 additional artists, jeweler Ruthie Cherry and a floral arrangement by OSHi. Some of Nashville’s top culinary talent will provide heavy hors d’oeuvres and spirits, including The Chef and I, the Daily Dish, West Meade Wine & Liquor Mart and many others. 40% of art sale proceeds and 100% of silent auction benefit the ALIAS Chamber Ensemble, which will play during the event. Advance tickets are $35, tickets at the door are $45. Hours are 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Call (615) 260-5968 or go to the website at aliasmusic.org for information.
July 20 – Family Indoor Climbing DayClimb Nashville, 3630 Redmon St., Suite 1. Beat the
heat this summer while still getting great exercise for the family with Team Green Adventures and Climb Nashville. Give your kids the experience of climbing trees with the safety of harnesses and ropes on a rock wall. No experience is necessary. Event hours are 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Check-in is between 1:00 and 1:15p.m. and belay lessons begin at 1:30p.m. sharp. The price is $17 for adults and $5 for children, and includes shoes and harness rental, belay lessons for ages 14 and over and a day pass, normally a $37 value. For information call (615) 242-5600 or see the website at ticketsnashville.com, and select Team Green on the left under Venue/Promoter.
July 27 – 12th Annual MAFIAoZA's Music City Brewer's FestivalMusic City Walk of Fame Park, 121 4th Avenue S. $35 admission for Session A from noon - 4:00p.m. includes samples of over 100 different brews from over 30 of the best local, regional, national, and import breweries in the world. Tickets are limited. There is food from some of the city's best beer-friendly restaurants, including MAFIAoZA's Pizzeria, Hooters, Boutique Burgers, Martins Bar-B-Que and The Dog of Nashville and more. The San Rafael Quartet and others will be performing live. Tickets
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for Session A, which lasts from noon - 4:00p.m. are $35 for general admission, $20 for a desig-nated driver and $47 for an N'Lifestyles Package, which includes a general admission ticket and a 1-year subscription to Nashville Lifestyles magazine. Tickets for Session B, from 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. are $49 for general admission, $20 for a designated driver and $61 for an N'Lifestyles Package. This is a 21 or older event. No tents, coolers, pets (except service animals) or outside food and beverages will be permitted, but camping chairs, blankets, and shade umbrellas are. There will be no re-entry once inside the gates. For information, see musiccity-brewersfest.com.
July 27 – Ice DayNashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Rd. Come to Nashville Zoo and chill out with the ani-mals. This mid-summer event is ice-packed with fun activities, including popsicle treats for the animals, free ice cream samples from Blue Bell for guests, an ice cream eating contest, an inflatable water slide and much more. In the Ice Cream Eating Contest there is a limit of 20 people per contest, so some age groups have two time slots: ages 8-12 com-pete at noon and 12:30p.m.; ages 13-18 compete at 1:00p.m. and 1:30p.m. and ages 19 and over
compete at 2:00p.m. Registration is on the day of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ice Day events are included in admission to the zoo, which is $15 for adults and teens, $13 for seniors 65 and over, $10 for children ages 2-12 and free for children under 2. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Zoo hours are 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. For more information, call (615) 833-1534 or see nashvillezoo.org.
July 28 – Agape Glitter and Glam 2013The Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. Nashville’s most unique fashion show is a fund raiser for the Agape Animal Rescue. While enjoying compli-mentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, guests watch a human fashion show by Corello, whose cutting-edge accessory and clothing lines have become a staple for musicians in Nashville as well as the rest of the country. There are also four-legged models in the show, to remind us of the event's purpose and they will be featuring Nashville's own Baxter Bailey & Company designs. There is an impressive array of silent and live auction items as well. Tickets are $70, available through Pay Pal and attire is cocktail party-appropriate. The furry, glamorous fun lasts from 5:00 - 8:00p.m. and all proceeds go to making a difference in the lives of animals in need. For more information, see glitterandglam.org.
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July Events at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687-6401. This month's con-certs are: ABBA the Concert on July 2 at 7:00p.m.; Chaka Khan with the Nashville Symphony on July 6 at 8:00p.m. and Bill Cosby on July 26 at 8:00p.m. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687-6400 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. Monday - Friday or 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Saturday, or go to the web-site at nashvillesymphony.org.
July Events At The Ryman AuditoriumThe historic Ryman Auditorium is located down-town at 116 Fifth Avenue North and has been named Pollstar's Concert Industry Theatre of the Year three times, most recently in 2011, and was voted 2009 Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. Concerts this month at the Mother Church of Country Music are The Gibson Brothers on July 4 at 7:30p.m.; Ralph Stanley and Jim Lauderdale on July 11 at 7:30p.m.; Dailey & Vincent on July 18 at 7:30pm.; Cesar Millan, origi-nal host of National Geographic's Dog Whisperer series on July 19 at 8:00p.m.; John Butler Trio on July 20 at 8:00p.m.; The Monkees on July 24 at 7:30p.m.; Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder on July 25 at 7:30p.m. and Ted Nugent with special guest Laura Wilde on July 28 at 7:30p.m. Buy tickets from any Ticketmaster location, the Ryman box office or online at ticketmaster.com or ryman.com. Call (615) 458-8700.
July Events at the Wildhorse SaloonLocated on historic 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. This month's concerts are: The Summerland Tour 2013 Alternative Guitars starring Everclear, Live Filter and Sponge on July 16 (meet and greet tickets are for Everclear only). and Satisfaction, The International Rolling Stones Show: 50th Anniversary Tribute Show on July 28. Doors open at 6:00p.m.; dinner available. Shows start at 7:30p.m. Tickets for The Summerland Tour are $40 general admis-sion standing room only on all floors, $60 for main floor seating or second floor rail and $95 VIP main floor reserved seats and meet and greet; tickets for Satisfaction are $10 general admission with seating as first come, first served. Call (615) 902-8211 or go to ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com for tickets.
Thursday Nights – Nashville Dancin' Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N. This free out-door summer concert series presented by Dollar General is open to all ages and has free parking at LP Field with a free shuttle service, courtesy of Grand Avenue. Patrons are encouraged to use the Pedestrian Bridge. The event opens at 5:00p.m., with bands playing from 6:00p.m. - 10:15p.m. Schedules are July 4: Derek St. Holmes Band and Phoenix Stone; July 11: Mishka, Pat McLaughlin, Kansas Bible Company; TAR (Trapp, Abbott & Rhondes) and Oak Creek Band; July 18: Mike Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Revue, The Kingston Springs, Sol Cat and Roots of a Rebellion and July 25: Edwin McCain, The Kicks, Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes and Modoc. For more information, see nashvilledancin.com.
July 2-20 – Promises, PromisesBoiler Room Theatre, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Bldg 6. Based on the Oscar®-winning Billy Wilder movie The Apartment, this musical has music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David and book by Neil Simon. Two songs from the show, I'll Never Fall in Love Again and Promises, Promises became hit singles for Dionne Warwick. The story features a junior executive at an insurance company who seeks to climb the corporate ladder by allow-ing his apartment to be used by his married supe-riors for trysts. Performances are 8:00p.m. Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday, and 2:00p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors over 60 and students and $21 for children ages 12 and under. For Sunday matinées, prices are $25 for adults; $23 for seniors and students and $19 for children 12 and under. Prices are $17 on Thrifty Thursdays and $27 for two or $13.50 for one on Two-for-Tuesdays. For more information and tickets, call (615) 794-7744 or see the website at boiler-roomtheatre.com. Box office hours are 11:00a.m.
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July 5-13– Southern Baptist SissiesDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave. With a theme of religion clashing with sexuality, the play opened to rave reviews in Los Angeles during its original run in 2000. It follows the journey of four gay pre-teens in the Baptist Church. Performances are 7:30p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2:30p.m. Sunday. Tickets for adults are $12, $10 for seniors 55 and over. Tickets are available by calling (615) 942-6211 or by e-mailing [email protected]. For more information, see kirkburgess.net.
July 19 – Full Moon Pickin' PartyWarner Parks Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. These laid-back, family-friendly fund raisers feature Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass music under the light of a full moon. The lineup for July 19 features North 40 Bluegrass, Lillie Syracuse, and The Zack Kerber Band. Musicians and music lov-ers alike are invited to enjoy this beloved Nashville tradition. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Food is available for purchase, and water, soft drinks and beer (for adults 21 and up) are included with admission. Glass, large coolers and alcohol may not be brought into the event. Limited seating is avail-able so we recommend bringing blankets or camp-ing chairs. Gates open at 6:45 p.m., and the enter-tainment lasts from 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. Advance tickets are $16.50 for adults and $11 for children ages 7-15 and must be purchased by 5:00p.m. the day before the event on nowplayingnashville.com. Children 6 and under are admitted free. Tickets pur-chased at the event (cash or check only) are $20 and $10 or $5 for pickers with an approved bluegrass instrument. All funds raised by the Pickin' Parties go directly toward protecting the Warner Parks. Call (615) 370-8053 for information.
July 19-20 – Sounds Like Summer: Nashville Cream's 7th Anniversary PartyThe Cannery Ballroom, Mercy Lounge and The High Watt, One Cannery Row. The lineup features The Features on July 19 and The Whigs and The Weeks on July 20. Other bands and special surpris-es are in store and will be announced later. Doors open at 8:00p.m.; the shows begin at 8:30p.m. Tickets are $10 per night or $15 for a weekend pass and are available by calling (866) 468-7630 or going to the website at thecanneryballroom.com.
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DAYTIME TOURSA must-see in Nashville, a daytime tour of the Opry House provides a behind-the-scenes look at country music’s most famous show courtesy of video host Blake Shelton.
POST-SHOW TOURSAfter you see the show, see what happens behind the scenes! Video host Darius Rucker shares interesting tales from backstage as well as his thoughts on what makes the Opry one of a kind. Plus you’ll get an exclusive look at dressing rooms, musicians’ areas, and the backstage activity after a show.
BEHIND THE OPRY CURTAIN VIP TOURSWith this new tour, an exclusive group of fans can, for the first time ever, experience the Opry as true backstage VIPs. You’ll go behind the scenes in the exciting moments just before show time, learning from your knowledgeable guide and others about the inner workings of the show and watching Opry staffers and artists readying for another great night of music. Then you’ll be on stage as the big red curtain goes up for the first performance of the show.
Daytime Tour video hostBLAKE SHELTON
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Opry House Backstage Pass Tours are available February-October. Daytime tours can be booked up to two weeks in advance.Post-show tours available after most Opry performances. Tour schedules and times may vary based upon Opry House availability.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERSPolice non-emergency .................................862-8600Non-emergency fire ......................................862-5421 TN Highway Patrol ........................................741-2060
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SPORTSNashville Predators NHL Tickets ....... 615-770-PUCK (7825), Press Option #1 Sommet Center, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball Tickets ..... 615-242-4371 Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St. Nashville Superspeedway ...............1(866) RACE-TIX 4847-F McCrary Rd., LebanonTennessee Titans NFL Tickets ............ 615-565-4200 The Coliseum, One Titans Way
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS 501 Broadway downtown in the glass tower of the Sommet Center at 5th and Broadway. ..................................... 615-259-47471 Nashville Place, 150 4th Ave. N. also downtown in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. ............ 615-259-4700
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THE CAT SHOPPE2824 Bransford Ave. in Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world's strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat scratching posts (recommended by feline behav-iorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. And don't forget to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Call 297-PURR (7877).
COTTON-EYED JOELocated on the corner of Second Ave. and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. Main floor, street level: you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. Upstairs: The Bargain Attic Area has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced from 50% off original price. Upstairs and to the left: the Gift Gallery section, with new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses wel-come. Call 726-3302 for more information.
THE DOG STORE 2824 Bransford Ave. in Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed: mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
GAS LAMP ANTIqUE MALL100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall. Voted "Nashville's Best Antique Mall" for the past six years in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage furniture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) 297-2224. Our second location, GasLamp Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half mile down the same street in the last building, with parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com.
THE GREAT ESCAPE Featuring a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Ave. (which includes our outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Rd. N. at Old Hickory Boulevard, 865-8052. Open 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m., Monday - Saturday and 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m., Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
OPRY MILLS MALLTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, din-ing and entertainment destination with more than 200
stores, including several first-in-market name-brand addi-tions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, Coach Mens Factory, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
OPRY ORIGINALSLocated in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other. Located at 300 Broadway (Broadway at 3rd Avenue).
THE OPRY SHOPEnjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week..
WOODCUTS GALLERY AND FRAMING1613 Jefferson St., (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figu-rines, and fast custom framing. See www.woodcutsfineart.com for more information.
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AqUARIUMAquarium offers sensational seafood in a unique setting – guests dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Menu selections range from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can also make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations are recommended at any time. Call 514-FISH, visit aquarium-restaurants.com or become a fan on Facebook.
CANTINA LAREDOThe Gulch, 592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, top shelf guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingre-dients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for week day dinners or special events. For more informa-tion call (615) 259-9282 or see cantinalaredo.com.
CLAIM JUMPEROpening Spring 2012 in Opry Mills, Claim Jumper is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Or relax in the saloon to enjoy cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. See website at claimjumper.com.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATERNashville's premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30p.m. and show time is 6:30p.m. Dinner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Located at 2416 Music Valley Dr., Music Valley Village, across from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvil-lenightlife.com. Tour groups are welcome.
OPRY BACKSTAGE GRILLThe show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit opryback-stagegrill.com for more information.
RAINFOREST CAFÉThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foli-age, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, and
ranges from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones”. Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! Call 514-3000. www.rainforestcafe.com.
THE SMILING ELEPHANT2213 8th Ave. S., (615) 891-4488. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Come to enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday. Open for dinner Saturday. See thesmilingelephant.com
Two TwenTy • Two Grill and CaTerinGCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seat-ing is available, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.
WILDHORSE SALOONLocated on 2nd Ave., downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action packed fun, five bars and live enter-tainment seven nights a week and is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with com-plimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-win-ning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211. Hours subject to change due to private events. www.wildhorsesaloon.com.
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Blvd. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $12 for seniors (65+), $11 for children ages 2-12, and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon – 5:00p.m. Sunday. For more information, see adventuresci.org.
BELLE MEADE PLANTATIONListed as one of America’s grandest mansions by Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine, this 1853 Greek Revival mansion only minutes from downtown is the place where the bloodlines of Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral and Funny Cide started. Living History programs are featured daily. Most of the demonstrations will center around Frontier Life – 1790-1820. Demonstrations will vary and will include gardening, blacksmithing and cooking. Restaurant and Museum store on property. Located at 5025 Harding Road, an easy seven miles from downtown. Call (615) 356-0501 or log on to www.bellemeadeplantation.com.
BELMONT MANSIONBelmont College Campus. This 1850’s Italianate villa has long been recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Sunday, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m., closed all major holidays. (615) 460-5459.
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS (888-867-2757, toll free). James Robertson Parkway. A 19-acre outdoor Tennessee history museum north of the State Capitol. Cost: free; except spe-cial events. Hours: daylight - midnight.
CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday and noon - 5:00p.m., Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, see the webpage BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ARTBeautiful botanic gardens located on a 55 acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The residence houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contem-porary art. In the summer and fall months there are themed art installations in the gardens that change annually. Art
education classes are offered for children on Saturday and Tuesday. 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. and Sunday 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
COOTER'S PLACEEnjoy Cooter's fabulous display of props, costumes and memorabilia from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. There are regular appearances by Ben "Cooter" Jones and other cast members. See the General Lee "01" car from the show, and purchase treats like Daisy's Homemade Country Honey, Uncle Jesse's Finest Batch of Apple Cider, along with Dukes Of Hazzard hats, T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, pictures and diecast General Lee cars. Located at Exit 12 off Briley Pkwy, 2613 - B McGavock Pk., across from Opryland Hotel. Open daily at 9:00a.m. Call (615) 872-8358 for more information or directions, or see them on the web at cootersplace.com.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUMYou haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Visit the larg-est popular music museum in the world, and experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhib-its, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incred-ible array of costumes and instruments. Plus, take a tour of historic RCA Studio B – where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Museum open daily 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. 222 Fifth Avenue South. Call (615) 416-2001 for more informa-tion or log onto their website at www.countrymusichallof-fame.com.
FORT NASHBOROUGH255-8192. This reconstruction of the original settlement of Nashville is authentic in many details, reflecting the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Located in Riverfront Park, the self-guided tour facility is convenient to shopping, restaurants, hotels and museums in downtown Nashville.
THE FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTSThe downtown attraction features many traveling exhibi-tions, and focuses on art education for the community, for children and adults alike. Located at 919 Broadway. Open Monday - Wednesday and Saturday 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m., Thursday and Friday 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. and Sunday 1:00-5:30p.m. For more information, call 244-3340 or log on to www.fristcenter.org.
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOATClimb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300 ft paddlewheel river-
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THE GRAND OLE OPRY The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Gwen Sebastian, Alison Krauss, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Jana Kramer, Charlie Daniels Band, Mel Tillis, Terri Clark, Bellamy Brothers, Phil Vassar and more. Shows: Friday, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday shows March through December at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday shows June 19 through August 7 at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURSGuided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and coun-try's most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October, featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGE4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville 37076. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrewv and Rachel are located in the beau-tiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Andrew built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the muse-um store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful res-taurant. Operating hours: April 1 - November 15, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.; November 16 through March 31, 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Admission is $19 for adults; $16 for seniors; $14 for students 13-18; $9 for children 6-12 and children under 6 free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.
HISTORIC COLLINSVILLEGrand Opening Saturday, June 18, from noon – 5:00p.m. will be an exciting day for children - no charge for children 12 and under, and a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides and a young dance troupe will entertain. Celebrate with games and historic house tours. Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s visitor center to the 1870s Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings are in a living history, nineteenth century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided tours and group and school tours are available. Special programs and activities are offered throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Phone is 931-648-
9141. E-mail: [email protected]. Open Thursday through Sunday, 1:00-5:00p.m. through October 12. For more infor-mation, see the website historiccollinsville.com.
HISTORIC MANSKER’S STATION FRONTIER LIFE CENTERLocated in Moss-Wright Park on Caldwell Rd. in Goodlettsville, TN. A staffed, living history site maintained by the City of Goodlettsville, the site represents the sta-tion built by Kasper Mansker in the late 18th century. Six times a year, artisans, craftsmen and volunteers populate the station for a weekend, giving a true representation of pioneerlife. Also located in Manskers Station is the Bowen House, a plantation house of the era. A tour of the house and the Station begins inside the house with a short film which gives the history of both of the sites. Tours of the house and station are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for stu-dents. Group rates are also available. Call (615) 859-FORT (3678) for more information.
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO BKnown as one of the world's most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Studio B. Call 615-416-2001 or visit the website at countrymusichallof-fame.com.
JACK DANIELS DISTILLERY TOUR182 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg, TN. Between 9:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. daily, tours last an hour and fifteen minutes and start anywhere from every fifteen minutes to an hour, depending on the crowds. For a nominal fee, Jack Daniel’s is now offering Distillery tours, which include a sampling of the hometown product. Be sure to ask about these enhanced tours upon arriving at the Visitor Center. End the tour with lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House, in operation since 1908. Reservations are recommended.
JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 3rd Ave S. in downtown Nashville. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black's life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, per-sonal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as arti-facts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, to a stone wall from Johnny and June's home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Hours are 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. seven days a week. Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving. For more information call 615-256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. 742-7445. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world! Over 45 marques rep-resenting North and South America, Asia, and Europe – definitely not your typical car museum! Open Thursday through Monday, 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.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. Call for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.
THE LOTZ HOUSECome to The Lotz house for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House. Located across the street from The Carter House at 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064. For more informa-tion, call( 615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASH TRASH TOURSFor an irreverent look at the "low lights" of Nashville, there is only one tour company to call: NashTrash. The Jugg sisters' big pink bus takes visitors past country music land-marks of the city, such as the Ryman, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Wildhorse Saloon and Printer's Alley while they give an hysterical account of country music legends and their not-so-proud moments. This 90-minute tour is performance as much as information, is best for adults, and BYOB coolers of wine or beer are permitted. Public tours usually run just once a day Tuesday through Friday and twice a day on Saturday. Tours do not run on Sundays, Mondays or major holidays. Call 615-226-7300 or 800-342-2132 for reservations, and call well ahead of time as the tour fills well in advance. For more information, see the website at nashtrash.com.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATERNashville's premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville's #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertain-ment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30p.m. and show time is 6:30p.m. Admission for the din-ner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Located at 2416 Music Valley Dr., in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Don't miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are wel-come. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvillenightlife.com.
NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE3777 Nolensville Road, (615) 833-1534. Where can an ani-mal lover, a history buff, and a dare-devil all have the time of their lives? At Nashville Zoo! Come experience our new Lorikeet Landing and feed Australian parrots. You can walk into their habitat and lorikeets will actually land on your arms and shoulders and feed from your fingertips. Take a spin on our Patton Family Wild Animal Carousel and ride
several hand-carved animals like a giant anteater, red river hog, komodo dragon, or a clouded leopard cub. Spend a day at the park enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Step back in time and take a tour of the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. If you still have energy, run wild on the humon-gous Jungle Gym playground, which offers 66,000 square feet of fun. If you’re tired, take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Visit the Zoo's website at nash-villezoo.org for more information.
THE PARTHENONLocated in Centennial Park off of West End, this building is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42 ft. statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculp-ture in North America. There are also art exhibits showcased there.
RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads,a Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin, and the Ganier Ridge and South Cove trails are nice, chal-lenging hikes for a day hiker, but there are also flat, paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant: it is not unusual at all to come across deer, heron, turkeys and turtles during a walk around Radnor Lake. The park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM2003, 2004 and 2011 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year" and 2009 Academy of Country Music's "Venue of the Year". Located downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North, the Ryman has your summer entertainment line up covered. The Ryman is open daily for tours from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Tickets for all shows and a full event schedule are available on ryman.com.
RYMAN TOURSRyman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue N. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand
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The landmark exhibition from the National Archives, Discovering the Civil War, opened to great fanfare in February. Visitors are still flocking to the museum to see the original 13th amendment signed by President Lincoln
which ended slavery forever in the United States. The popular traveling exhibit is free to the public and on view through September 1, 2013. Visit tnmuseum.org for more information.
In conjunction with this exhibit, a series of FREE events are being offered:
Saturday, July 13, 1 to 4 p.m. - Tunes, Tales & Treasures: Discover More about the Civil WarVisitors will have an opportunity to learn more about the Civil War homefront through a special Discovery Day at the museum. This
event includes live music and historical performances, children activities and more!
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. - “The 1st (Turney's) Tennessee Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg” with Dr. Timothy P. MulliganThis July marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Renowned historian and researcher Timothy
Mulligan will present a lecture on the role of Tennesseans in this famous battle.
Saturday, August 24, 2 p.m. - Hollywood and History: Capturing Accuracy in Spielberg's LincolnThe program will feature the assistant sound director on the film, Greg Smith, who will talk about the lengths Spielberg went to capture authentic sounds in movie.
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Ole Opry from 1943 -1974. Take the self-guided tour where you'll discover the divine inspiration behind the building's construction as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in the 1880s in the welcome video. Self-guided tours are $13 for adults; $6.50 for children ages 4-11. Backstage tours are $17 and $10. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOLCharlotte Ave, between 6th and 7th Ave. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been restored to their 19th century, Greek Revival appear-ance. Free guided tours are provided by Tennessee State Museum. Tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol every hour, on the hour; with the first tour at 9:00a.m., and the final tour at 3:00p.m. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMThe museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army); and an 1864 presidential cam-paign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on Sundays. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free. It is located at Fifth and Deaderick in downtown Nashville. Parking is at paid lots on weekdays. Visitors park free-of-charge on weekends at the State Employee parking lots located to the west of the State Capitol, off of Charlotte Ave. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, toll free at 1-800-407-4324 or at the website: tnmuseum.org.
TOOTSIE'S ORCHID LOUNGE No visit to Music City is complete without a stop at the worlds most famous honkytonk. Legendary stars like Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings , Faron Young, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Cochran and Mel Tillis sang and wrote songs there and the tradition continues to this day. Continuous live music with the big stars performing at Midnight Madness every Tuesday night starting at 10pm. Hosted by John Stone. Downtown at 422 Broadway. 615-726-0463; tootsies.net.
THE UPPER ROOMAn active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly-life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativ-ity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian painted egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city's tumult. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Closed holidays and weekends. 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207. Visit the website at upperroom.org/chapel.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERSThere are two Visitor Information Centers in Nashville. One is at 5th and Broadway downtown in the glass tower
of the Bridgestone Arena, (615) 259-4747. Open 8:00a.m. - 5:30p.m Monday-Saturday; 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. on Sundays providing museum displays, maps, information and dis-counted tickets to all attractions and Nashville souvenirs. The second Visitor Information Center is at 1 Nashville Place, 150 4th Ave. N. in the lobby of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, (615) 259-4700. Open 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Friday, this visitor center offers upscale souvenirs that are exclusively music-related, along with maps, attractions information and discounted tickets.
WARNER PARKSLocated off Highway 100, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks offer some of the city's best do-it-yourself recreational opportunities, with trails for riding horses and hiking and paved roads for biking, walking, running or exploring in a car. There is also plenty of open space for playing frisbee, picnicking, or just getting some fresh air. Dogs are welcome in the parks.
WILDHORSE SALOON Located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.
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Through November 10 – LIGHT by Bruce MunroCheekwood Museum and Botanic Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. host the second-ever North American exhibition of LIGHT, a stunning outdoor art installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro. Using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing optic fiber, Munro will transform Cheekwood’s beautiful gardens into an enchanting, dream-like landscape. This site-specific exhibition follows a wildly popular U.S. debut at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and has been uniquely designed by the artist to incorporate Cheekwood's gentle hills, scenic views and magnificent gardens. Cheekwood will offer extended hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings until 11:00p.m. to present the exhibition in its most stunning state: under the night sky. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for chil-dren 6 - 17. Hours are 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Sunday. Go to chee-kwood.org or call (615) 356-8000.
Through September 15 – Sensuous Steel: Art Deco AutomobilesFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. This exhibit features Art Deco automobiles from some of the most renowned car collections in the United States. Inspired by the Frist Center’s historic Art Deco building, it features spectacular automobiles and motorcycles from the 1930s and ‘40s that exem-plify the classic elegance, luxurious materials, and iconography of motion that characterizes vehicles influenced by the Art Deco style. Throughout the run, Nashville's Lane Motor Museum and the Frist Center will offer reciprocal admission discounts when tickets stubs are presented. Bring your ticket stub from the museum you visit first to the other museum, and receive a discount (half-price discount at the Frist Center, and $3 discount at Lane Motor
Museum). Open 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m. - 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID, seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the website at fristcenter.org.
Through August 25 – Permanent Residents: Artists from Cheekwood's CollectionCheekwood Museum and Botanic Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. Cheekwood is known for its extensive collection of American art. Permanent Residents includes examples of nineteenth-century American painting from landscapes in the tradi-tion of the Hudson River School to portraits, genre scenes, and still life settings. The early twentieth century is represented by Robert Henri, John Sloan, and George Luks. Highlights from the later twenti-eth-century include paintings by Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-17. Hours are 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Sunday. Go to www.cheekwood.org or call (615) 356-8000.
July 5 – Franklin Art CrawlHistoric downtown Franklin. $5 Trolley rides, charm-ing shops and galleries, live music and refresh-ments make Franklin a great place to be from 6:00-9:00p.m. on the first Friday of the month. For more information, see franklinartscene.com.
July 6 – First Saturday Art CrawlDowntown galleries. The first Saturday of every month, downtown art galleries stay open late to showcase new and existing exhibits, many pro-viding wine and snacks for visitors. The Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. To see the gallery list and shuttle map, go to the web-site nashvilledowntown.com/play.
July 14 – Hillsboro Village Art WalkHillsboro Village shops and restaurants. Held on the first Thursday of each month, Hillsboro Village restaurants, galleries and boutiques host an assort-ment of artists, bands, raffles and other events in the evening from 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. There is free parking after 6:00p.m. behind the Cornerstone Financial building and free street parking after 6:00p.m. For more information, call (615) 294-5441 or see the Facebook page Hillsboro Village Events.
One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks,just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.
615.889.2941www.TheHermitage.com
Encounter, experience, explore...history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home.
From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s
seventh pres-ident—you’ll be
face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage.
From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s
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Thru the Years 1953-1977
Monday and Thursday7:00 p.m. show time 6:30 p.m. seating
(615) 758-0098 www.thenashvilleking.com
The Texas Troubadour Theater
“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again!"
DJ Fontana, Elvis' longtime drummer
“Great job, heck of a performance! You just go all out to make sure you do everything just right!”
Charlie Chase, TV Personality
"A MUST SEE Show"Country Weekly Magazine
• 2 hour musical biography• 3 decades (50s, 60s, 70s) • 6 eras of the KING's career
• 30 songs
• 5 costume changes • 1 PERFORMER!
"You were AWESOME.I had so much fun tonight!" Wynonna
VANDY/MUSIC ROW Merged w/West Nashville
Superstore; see info at left.
Used-New-Collectible! Low, low prices! Also: Records, Toys, more... Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 11-7
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VISIT NASHVILLE’S LEGENDARY DVD, RECORD & COMICS SHOP!
GREAT ESCAPE
\DVDs CDs Games Comics
NEAR OPRY MILLS111-B Gallatin Rd. N.
615-865-8052
1/2 PRICE-OR-LESS STORE (In our WestNashville Superstore)
WEST NASHVILLE5400 Charlotte Ave.
385-2116
VANDY/MUSIC ROW Merged w/West Nashville
Superstore; see info at left.
NEAR OPRY MILLS111-B Gallatin Rd. N.
615-865-8052
The UPPER ROOMChapel and Museum
The tone here is tranquility and meditation.
Home of the world renown wood carving of “The Last Supper”
1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 www.upperroom.org
$4.00 admission/donation - children 12 and under free Free Parking
Open Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm, closed weekends & holidays
Host: Eddie Stubbs
TICKETSONLY $2750
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT (615) 458-BLUE,
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