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MUSIC CITY HIGHLIGHTS 9 Bureau Services 16 Nashville at a Glance 19 Getting Around 21
UNIQUELY NA SHVILLE MEETING SPACE & SPECIAL EVENT VENUES 25
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that is Music City.
the city for its unparalleled music scene, and recently have
noticed the creative culture is also showcased in its dining,
shopping and attractions. All of this creativity is served with
top-notch Southern hospitality that has earned Music City
the title of friendliest city in the country.
Travel + Leisure recently recognized Nashville for its
friendliness, safety and value. Fodor’s named Nashville one
of Seven Affordable Destinations to visit. Condé Nast Traveler
placed Music City in the Top Five Cities in the World to visit.
And Business Insider chose Nashville as one of the 15 Hottest
American Cities for 2015, citing the area’s livability, job
growth, affordability and “cool” factor.
AFFORDABLE Foodies love the city’s burgeoning restaurant scene, which
has been lauded in many national magazines.Husk Nashville,
Rolf and Daughters, Etch, Holland House Bar & Refuge,
Sinema, Flyte, Pinewood Social, Adele’s, Josephine and
Chauhan Ale & Masala House – to name just a very few
– are priced to make their celebrated menus easily accessible
to anyone who enjoys a great meal.
Equally a part of Nashville’s acclaimed food experience are the city’s well-known “meat and threes,” barbecue joints,
breakfast haunts and casual restaurants that serve up really
big taste with a really reasonable tab. The savory Southern
flavors of places like Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Pancake
Pantry and The Loveless Cafe have graced the pages of
no less than Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine.
Great events throughout the year add even more
opportunities to sample the city’s wonderful mix of dining,
entertainment and attractions at low or no cost. Where else
could you get a front-row seat to Lady Antebellum on New
Year’s Eve, rock out to Cage the Elephant at Live on the Green
or sing along with Billy Currington at the Music City July 4th:Let Freedom Sing! event – all for free?
AUTHENTIC Of course, it’s that accessibility to great live music that
truly sets Nashville apart. It isn’t an experience that can be
duplicated anywhere else. Yet our musical calling card is also
widely available to everyone.
Guests are often surprised to learn most of the famed
honky tonks and live music venues around town have little or
no cover charge for an evening filled with world-class music.
Many of the shows at the renowned Bluebird Cafe have
no cover charge. Similarly, the honky tonks along Lower
Broadway, including Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The Stage
on Broadway, The Second Fiddle and Whiskey Bent
Saloon, never charge a cover. For details on other venues,
go to visitmusiccity.com/freemusic or download the free live music app that provides information on the go for more
than 160 live music spots around town.
It’s also possible to sample the city’s cultural attractions
and natural beauty at no charge. Nashville is home to great
urban parks with lovely gardens, event spaces, and historical
attractions and landmarks. Be sure to check out Bicentennial
Capitol Mall State Park, the Music City Walk of Fame and
Centennial Park .
The arts also take center stage at a number of galleries
and free events. The First Saturday Art Crawl is a popular
tradition that spotlights downtown galleries each month.
The Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University houses works by some of the world’s best artists including Pablo Picasso,
Paul Cézanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Similarly, the galleries at Vanderbilt University feature
exciting exhibits by regional and national artists. Hatch Show
Print, one of the country’s oldest working poster print shops,
puts its handiwork on display at its downtown store and gallery.
History also comes to life in a number of other free
downtown attractions including the Tennessee State
Museum and Tennessee State Capitol. And many attractions
with admission fees for adults have greatly reduced or free
admission for children. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
is always free to those 18 and under.The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp makes it easy
With its combination of affordable attractions, restaurants and events, it’s no wonder that Nashville is such a popular meeting destination.
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to tap into affordable fun by offering special discounts and
savings. The Total Access Pass, which is available for purchase
in the visitor centers, includes admission to four great
attractions plus additional transportation and shopping
discounts for one low price. To see all the savings, go to
visitmusiccity.com/discountsdeals.
A+ FACILITIES For meeting professionals, the bottom line always comes
back to a city’s ability to handle a planner’s specific needs in
an affordable manner. With two renowned convention centers
and a long list of other meeting venues and off-site facilities,
Nashville exceeds expectations every time.
The Music City Center features 1.2 million square feet
of public space in the heart of downtown. Opened in 2013, the convention center has a 350,000-square-foot exhibit hall,
90,000 square feet of meeting and breakout space, and a
57,500-square-foot grand ballroom. The facility’s flexible
configurations make it suitable for many of the nation’s largest
meetings, but also allow for much smaller groups to enjoy the
spectacular array of amenities without feeling overwhelmed.
The 800-room Omni Nashville Hotel is connected to the
center, and there are another 15 hotels within four blocks and
multiple other accommodations within just a few miles radius.
Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center has
long been the standard-bearer of hosting unforgettable
meetings. The beautiful resort setting and renowned Southernhospitality accompany state-of-the-art facilities to meet any
need. The complex includes the 263,000-square-foot Ryman
Exhibit Hall, six ballrooms, 152 meeting rooms and 2,881 guest
rooms under one roof. The luxurious facilities also include a
20,000-square-foot spa, 9 acres of gardens and waterfalls, plus
dozens of restaurants, clubs and shops.
The Music Valley area features more than 35 additional
hotels to create flexible room blocks to accommodate even
the largest groups.
ACCESSIBLE Ideally situated within 600 miles of 50 percent of the U.S.
population, Nashville’s location adds to its overall affordability.
With both major and regional carriers flying in and out of
Nashville International Airport, multiple flight options allow
travelers to book based on both convenience and ticket price. Additionally, three major interstates – 65, 24 and 40 – all
converge in Nashville. This opens up the possibility of driving
for many delegates and gives them the opportunity to bring the
whole family to stay and play after the meeting ends.
ACCOLADES Nashville has been hailed as a top meeting and vacation
destination by just about every major magazine and professional
journal, including topping the list in many publications as a top
place to see. Most recent of these include AFAR – Where to Go
in 2015; MSN – The 15 Hottest American Cities for 2015;
Business Insider – The 15 Hottest American Cities for 2015and Condé Nast Traveler – 30 Places to Visit Before You’re 30.
Nashville’s two convention centers offer all the amenities you need for a meeting, plus we have a variety of interesting off-site facilities, too.
N ashville is known worldwide as one of the Friendliest
Cities in the Country. The perpetual Southern hospitality
mirrored with stellar customer service ensures that groups
who meet here have an outstanding experience. But don’t just
take our word for it – see what others have to say.
CORPORATE “Partnering with the Nashville CVC is a delight. The
organization truly shows a commitment to serving its clients.
The pre-planning meetings were always very thorough, and the
CVC ensured that we accomplished all that we needed to see
and inspect. The CVC’s ability to arrange site visits and planning
meetings according to our needs was excellent. It’s clear that the
CVC’s associates have excellent relationships with the MCC,
the hotels, transportation companies and DMCs, not to mention
the local restaurants. The capable staff deftly leads you from the
sales, pre-planning, onsite and follow-up processes. Calls and
emails were always returned promptly, and information was
gladly shared by all. The CVC is a great source of local knowledge
and helped us through the permitting processes, which were very extensive. The staff was eager to help make our convention
experience hassle free and painless, and it certainly succeeded.”
Alyssa M. Kolat, CMP, Meetings Manager, Shows & Exhibits
National Rifle Association
“As planning began for the MacDon 65th Anniversary and
North America Dealer Meeting held in Nashville, 2014, there
was no concept of the fantastic experience we had in store.
From the very first site visit arranged by the NCVC, there was
absolutely no question our event would be a great success for
both the organizers and attendees.
It seemed as if every person in Nashville held a vested interest in making our event a memorable experience. Folks
from the Department of Public Works, Music City Center and
its contractors, hotel staff, Destination Nashville staff, Ryman
Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, all
the staff from the honky tonks, to the fabulous Wildhorse
Saloon, everyone went out of their way to make us feel
welcome and at home.
Our guests continue to rave about the convention facilities,
the food and our host hotels – the Omni and the Renaissance
– the honky tonks and the Wildhorse Saloon.
The NCVC was in no small part responsible for that success.
On top of the many great ideas and suggestions, for every question, concern or crazy notion we had, there was an answer
or a contact name that could make it all happen.
Truly, the Music City experience is one we will never forget.”
Jim Gladstone, P. Ag. Marketing Development & Communications Manager
MacDon Industries Ltd.
November 2014, Music City Center, Omni Nashville Hotel, Renaissance Hotel
“Thank you so much for the wonderful work you and the
Nashville CVC did for Sedona! We really enjoyed Nashville, and I
hope we’ll get to host a conference there again in the near future.”
Kenady Sorenson, Development Executive
March 2015, Loews Vanderbilt
Delegates will find professional sports, more than 160 live music venues, a long list of fun attractions and outstanding restaurants in Music City.
Commission on Colleges’ approximately 4,500 educators had
a wonderful experience at the Music City Center in December
2014. Everyone who assisted us was very helpful and friendly.
The Nashville CVC was a great partner. We look forward
to returning.”
Carol S. Hollins, Director of Institutional Support Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
December 2014, Music City Center
HEALTH CARE “The Nashville CVC is among the best in the industry.
In April 2015, AOTA had its largest Annual Conference
& Expo in its history at the Music City Center. More than
9,000 attendees from across the United States and 10 nations
descended upon Nashville for four and a half days of education
and networking. Many chose to come early and/or stay late
and enjoy all the opportunities that Nashville has to offer. The
CVC was a great partner throughout the process and worked hand in hand with AOTA staff to ensure that our attendees had
a great experience. Many of our attendees and staff can hardly
wait until we cycle through Nashville again!”
Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, CMP, CAE, Director of Conferences
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
April 2015, Music City Center
“Many thanks for your work with us leading to the
meeting in Nashville. Your time, personal attention,
knowledge of the city and venues, and understanding
of our group were second to none. Your customer service,
professionalism and commitment all contributed to the
success of our meeting week, which from all indications,
was one of the best ever. I can say without hesitation that
based on your city ’s excellent customer service and the
overall performance of your team, we will wholeheartedly
recommend Nashville to our other clients.”
Sallie Matthews, Executive Director
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
May 2015, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center
TRADE/TECHNICAL “Thank you so much for all of the outstanding service
we received from you for EMS World! The Nashville CVC was so great to work with – attentive,
helpful and welcoming. You made our experience in
Nashville terrific!”
Business Media
EMS WORLD
November 2014, Music City Center
SPORTS “I really want to thank you for being such an important
part of the 2015 St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1
⁄2 Marathon! You were absolutely amazing to work with.
Music City is a unique destination, and your delegates will want to come back again and again to experience our unparalleled Southern hosp itality.
I really appreciate everything that you did to support me,
this race and our outreach efforts. I look forward to working
together again in 2016!”
Kevin Buffalino, Event Manager at Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series,
Competitor Group
April 2015, citywide
RELIGIOUS “Thank you for all of your assistance during our United
Methodist Communication ICT4D Game Changers Summit
at Opryland. We appreciate your help with the electronic
message board at the Nashville International Airport,
welcoming our guests, and for all of the materials you provided.
The CVC is a great asset to the city of Nashville. Blessings upon
you and all of your team who provide such a valuable service
to the city.”
United Methodist Communications
FUTURE BOOKINGS
Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, October 2015
American Dietetic Association – ADA Food & Nutrition
Conference & Expo
Professional Photographers of America – 2016 Imaging USA Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, January 2016
National Hockey League – 2016 All-Star Weekend
Bridgestone Arena, January 2016
National Science Teachers Association –
Barbershop Harmony Society –
Annual International Convention
Vision Source Inc.
Association for Iron & Steel Technology –
AIST Conference & Expo
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Academy of Audiology – Audiology Now
Music City Center, April 2018
The Nashville International Airport and major interstates that connect here make it convenient for delegates to attend a meeting in Music City.
• Lead distribution and proposal collection
• Site visit coordination
• Bid presentations
These are just a few of the services offered by the NCVC’s sales team.
PRE-CONVENTION MARKETING MARKETING MATERIALS • Music City Meeting Planner Service Kit available on CD,
thumb drive or via download from the Internet
• Vacation guides, maps and brochures
• Letters of welcome from public officials
• Local news media list
• B-roll and DVDs, including six-minute promotional video, Music Calls Us Home
• Digital images of city available for download via the Internet
• Specialized maps and promotional flyers, including multicultural and international pieces
• Electronic “Save the Date” promotional tools with specifically tailored information and greetings for your delegates via the Internet, as well as customized Web pages
• Customized promotional plan by our expert services department
• Promotional booth materials (tabletop display, welcome sign and brochures)
These materials are guaranteed to build excitement among your delegates.
The promotional booth materials are available for use at your convention the year prior to your Music City meeting.
BECOME A MUSIC CITY BRAND CHAMPION We challenge you to become a Music City Brand Champion by finding
ways to embrace Nashville’s Music City Brand through marketing and promotional efforts, or by including music in your events. For more information, go to visitmusiccity.com/brandchampion.
BECOME A MUSIC CITY STAR PERFORMER Give a social responsibility star performance in the Nashville
community through a donation of time, funds or supplies. We challenge you to help make a difference in Music City. For more information, go to visitmusiccity.com/starperformer.
MEETING THEMES • The Rhythm of the Future
• Live From Music City
• Stand by Your Brand
• Opportunity Rocks
• The Stage Is Set (for a Grand Ole Opportunity)
Visit the NCVC website at visitmusiccity.com/servicekit or call
(615) 259-4792 for other ideas to set the tone for your meeting.
CITY SERVICES LIAISON The Convention Services Department of the Nashville CVC is happy
to act as a liaison with Metro offices to assist with required permits and reservations. Count on our professional staff to help secure street closure permits, security for off-site functions, letters of welcome from public officials, pole banner reservations, city park reservations and airport welcome messages upon request.
HOUSING BUREAU The Nashville CVC uses Passkey as our Internet-based convention housing
system, providing an automated process for managing hotel room blocks.
• Based on Internet and database technology, the system allows you to review actual arrival/departure patterns, booking pace and real-time pickup information – all of which are valuable when negotiating future room blocks.
• Attendees with Internet access can reserve housing online from anywhere in the world. Reservations can also be made by mail, by faxing
(615) 259-4126, or by calling (877) 259-4716. All reservations are processed in the local customer service center, where representatives can also assist your delegates with information about dining, attractions, events and more. Acknowledgments are sent expeditiously via email, fax or mail.
DOWNLOAD NASHVILLE Nashville can help you promote your
meeting and build excitement using a
variety of time- and cost-saving tech- niques. Color images can be obtained from the NCVC website in high-reso- lution formats at visitmusiccity.com/
medialibrary .
• Download a copy of our promotional videos to include Music Calls Us Home , to assist in your creative marketing efforts at visitmusiccity.com/videolibrary.
• Find tools for things to do for your attendees at visitmusiccity.com/attendeetools.
• Download a copy of our Meeting Planning Guide at visitmusiccity.com/mpgonline.
• Download a copy of our Nashville Visitors Guide at visitmusiccity.com/vgonline.com.
• For more Music City information, your attendees can go to visitmusiccity.com.
INFORMATION SPECIALISTSDelegates can call toll-free – (800) 657-6910 – or email [email protected] to reach a NCVC visitor information specialistfor up-to-the-minute details on events, attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment and more. The Nashville Visitors Guide and other materials also can be mailed directly to delegates who call for information; visitor guides are available online at visitmusiccity.com/vgonline. Follow us at:
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cashiering, room monitoring and badge checking
• Specialized skills available, including computer data entry and cashiering Contact the services team at (615) 259-4776 for rates and additional
information for booking experienced registration personnel.
NASHVILLE CONCIERGE • A restaurant reservation service is available to give your delegates
a real “taste” of Nashville.
• Concierge also provides maps and brochures, and utilizes an iPad to access more detailed information on all Music City has to offer.
DELEGATE DISCOUNTS AROUND TOWN • The Music City Total Access Attraction Pass and special online offers
provide discounts at many of the city’s top venues. Special offers may be downloaded from the NCVC website at visitmusiccity.com/
attendeecoupons.
The Nashville CVC can work with you to provide these discount
programs in advance .
LIVE MUSIC VENUE APP For info on what’s happening with live music in Music City, attendees
can download our free Live Music app. The app can help you locate live music venues throughout the city and tell you who’s onstage. The app can be downloaded from the NCVC’s website at visitmusiccity.com/
nashvillemusicapp.
OFF-SITE VENUES & EVENTS TUNE UP YOUR OFF-SITE FUNCTIONS • Please refer to pages 27-54 and our Attractions section on page 115
for information about special event venues, area attractions, restaurants and entertainment.
• Refer to the Convention Suppliers section on page 91 for help in creating the perfect function.
For additional ideas, contact the NCVC at (615) 259-4783.
AVAILABLE LO GOS We encourage you to incorporate this artwork into your promotions.
Digital versions are available at visitmusiccity.com/medialibrary.
The following offices are available to help provide personal assistance:
U.S. HEADQUARTERS Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
150 Fourth Ave. N., Suite G-250, Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 259-4730, Fax: (615) 244-6278
Email: [email protected]
(770) 426-5047, Fax: (770) 426-5089
(847) 735-0148, Fax: (847) 735-0149
(847) 894-7099, Fax: (847) 914-0596
(202) 507-3079, Fax: (615) 244-6278
(410) 544-1835 Fax: (615) 244-6278
(615) 259-4722 Fax: (615) 244-6278
(562) 912-7650 Fax: (615) 244-6278
EAST COAST REGIONAL OFFICE Elisa Jaworski, Director of National Accounts
(610) 738-1460
(44) 01462 440784, Fax: (44) 01462 440783
POPULATION Nashville/Davidson County has a population of 648,295.
The metropolitan area’s population is 1.8 million.
MEDIA Nashville has a host of print, broadcast and online media
outlets. The Tennessean is the region’s largest daily paper
(including Sundays). The Nashville Business Journal is a
weekly publication focused on the prime business sectors in the city, and Nashville Lifestyles is a comprehensive monthly
magazine that features stories on life in Music City.
In addition, the metro area has multiple television stations,
including six network affiliates, public television, religious
broadcasting affiliates and nationally viewed cable music
channels with production facilities. As expected from Music
City, there is a vast array of radio stations covering every type
of format.
For a complete list of media contacts, call the Nashville
CVC at (615) 259-4706, or go to visitmusiccity.com/media .
AT A GLANCEWEATHER Average Average Average
Daily High Daily Low Precipitation
Jan. 46 F/8 C 28 F/-2 C 4”/10.2 cm
Feb. 52 F/11 C 31 F/-1 C 3.7”/9.4 cm
March 61 F/16 C 39 F/4 C 4.9”/12.4 cm
April 70 F/21 C 47 F/8 C 3.9”/9.9 cm
May 77 F/25 C 57 F/14 C 5”/12.7 cm
June 85 F/29 C 65 F/18 C 4”/10.2 cm
July 89 F/32 C 68 F/20 C 3.7”/9.4 cm
Aug. 88 F/31 C 68 F/20 C 3.3”/8.4 cm
Sept. 82 F/28 C 61 F/16 C 3.6”/9.1 cm
Oct. 71 F/22 C 49 F/9 C 2.9”/7.4 cm
Nov. 59 F/15 C 40 F/4 C 4.5”/11.4 cm
Dec. 49 F/9 C 32 F/0 C 4.5”/11.4 cm
LOCAL CO NTACTS (Area code is 615, unless otherwise noted)
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp .......................... 259-4730
Nashville CVC Housing Bureau (877) 259-4716
ADA Compliance & Information (Metro) ....................... 862-8744
Airport Authority ........................................ ....................275-1675
Downtown Partnership ................................ .......... 743-3090
Nonemergency (police, fire, ambulance) .....................862-8600
GLBT Chamber of Commerce ...................................507-5185
Grand Ole Opry Ticket Information ............................ 871-OPRY
League for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing ........................ 248-8828
MTA (bus information) ...........................................862-5950
Mayor’s Office .................................... ................862-6000
Metro Office of Emergency Management .....................862-8530
Music City Center ...................................... ........... 401-1400
Regional Transportation Authority ...........................862-8833
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce .............. 216-5737
Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce....................... 876-9634
Nashville Convention Center ................................... 742-2000
Nashville Municipal Auditorium .................................862-6390
Nashville Sports Council ..................................... .... 743-3120
Tennessee Department of Transportation
(construction alerts/traffic conditions) .............................. 511
Tennessee Performing Arts Center ............................ 782-4000
Tennessee Poison Center (Emergency) .................(800) 222-1222
Tennessee State Government General Info ..................... 741-3011
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
Administrative Office ................................ ..........565-4000
Ticket Office ...................................................565-4200
Calls in the Greater Nashville area require 10-digit dialing.
AROUND i FLIGHT TIME TO NASHVILLE FROMMAJOR U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL CITIES
U.S. Cities Flight Time
Cincinnati 1 hr.
Kansas City 1 hr., 30 min.
Las Vegas 3 hrs., 25 min.
Los Angeles 4 hrs.
Milwaukee 2 hrs.
New York 2 hrs.
St. Louis 1 hr., 15 min.
San Antonio 2 hrs., 20 min.
San Diego 4 hrs.
San Francisco 5 hrs.
Washington, D.C. 1 hr., 45 min.
International Cities Flight Time
Paris 10 hrs.
Toronto 2 hrs.
N ashville is one of only six cities in the nation where three
interstates connect. I-65 connects the city with Louisville,
Indianapolis and Chicago to the north and Birmingham,
Montgomery and Mobile to the south. Nashville is bisected by
I-40, an east-west freeway that also passes through cities that
include Asheville, Knoxville, Memphis, Little Rock and
Oklahoma City. I-24 crosses the city from the northwest
to the southeast, providing convenient travel from St. Louis,
Chattanooga and Atlanta.
routes and roadways are available at no charge through the
Nashville CVC’s Visitor Information Centers, located at the
corner of Fifth and Broadway, in the tower of the Bridgestone
Arena, and at the corner of Fourth and Commerce on the lower level of the Regions Bank building.
Downtown – Parking and Navigation: Almost 30,000
parking spaces make it easy to bring a car downtown. Broadway,
downtown’s main thoroughfare, bisects numbered avenues
into north and south. Most corporate offices and government
agencies are north of Broadway. For more downtown parking
information, please visit parkitdowntown.com.
between downtown and the airport seven days a week. Express
trips take only 20 minutes, and local service takes 35 to 45
minutes. One-way fares between the airport and downtown
are available for under $2. In town, MTA provides bus service
in and out of downtown and throughout the city. All-day,
unlimited-ride passes are available for $5.25. Downtown
circulator buses, called the Music City Circuit, provide free
transportation Monday through Saturday. The Green Circuit
carries passengers between downtown and The Gulch, while the
Blue Circuit serves key destinations between the Schermerhorn
Symphony Center and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
The Green and Blue Circuits provide free transportation daily.
The Purple Circuit, available on weekdays, goes from the Metro
Public Square up Second Avenue South to the NashvilleChildren’s Theatre. Music City Central, the downtown transit
station, is located at 400 Charlotte Ave. For more information,
call (615) 862-5950, or go online at nashvillemta.org .
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Taxis: Please refer to the list of taxi companies on page 111
in the Convention Suppliers section of this guide for phone
numbers. Cabs are available from the taxi stand on the ground
level of the airport. Nashville features a flat-fee service triangle
of $25 for four passengers between the airport, downtown and
Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. For trips
outside the triangle, consult the meter rates posted in the
cab. Nashville’s taxicab drivers complete a training course
sponsored by the NCVC. For more details, contact the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission at (615) 862-6777.
Other Options: Ride-share app companies Uber and Lyft
offer service in the Nashville area. Download the apps for
more information. Nashville also offers a popular bic ycle
share program, B-cycle. Visit nashville.bcycle.com f or
more information.
Commuter Rail: The Music City Star Commuter Rail has six
stations along the route between Lebanon (east of town) and
the destination station at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville.
Upon arrival at the Riverfront Park station, passengers can
board one of two Metropolitan Transit Authority buses at no additional cost. One circulates downtown, and one goes to West
End/Belmont. Trains operate Monday-Friday during peak
commuter hours, plus a late train on Friday with a 10:30 p.m.
departure from the Riverfront Park station. For more
information, call customer service, (615) 862-8833,
or go to musiccitystar.org .
Nashville International Airport: Nashville’s airport is designed
to keep you moving, with an easy flow to and from the terminal’s
45 gates. The award-winning airport features a range of dining
and retail options, two massage bars, a nail salon, terminal-wide
Wi-Fi access, an extensive Arts at the Airport program featuring visual art and live entertainment, a full-service business center
with foreign currency exchange – and even meeting space for one
last conference before you head home.
Mileage information courtesy of AAA
• The airport code is BNA, which stands for Berry Field
Nashville, in honor of Col. Harry S. Berry, administrator
of the original airport project in the 1930s.
• Nearly 10 million passengers are served annually.
• The 820,000-square-foot terminal is home to 10 airlines,
including major carriers and their regional partners, which
average 385 daily arrivals and departures.
• Flights are available to 89 markets; 48 are nonstop, including
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles,
New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Toronto,
Washington D.C., Seattle and San Francisco.
• Greeting messages for delegates can be arranged by
contacting the airport’s Community Affairs/Customer
Service Department at (615) 275-1611, or through the NCVC
Convention Services Department at (615) 259-4746.
Airport Information Center: Call (615) 275-1675,
or visit flynashville.com.
service attendant stationed curbside on the ground level from
6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily to provide assistance withtransportation needs.
Shuttles: Jarmon Transportation, (615) 275-0146, is located
on the ground level of the airport and offers transportation to
major hotels in the downtown, West End and Vanderbilt areas.
Reservations are encouraged by calling (615) 275-0146 or
going online at jarmontransportation.com. One-way tickets
are $14; round-trip, $25; rates subject to change. Ask about
special group rates.
The Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center shuttle,
(615) 889-1000, is available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and departs
every 20 minutes from the ground level of the airport and from
the Cascade and Magnolia lobbies of the hotel. Tickets can be
purchased at the Gaylord Opryland information desk on the
airport ground level. Rates are $40 per person, round-trip; and
$30 per person, one-way. Guests 65 and older and children
under 12 receive a discounted rate of $28 round-trip and $18 one-way per person. Children under 4 are complimentary.
Other hotel shuttles are available by using the special hotel
telephones on the ground transportation level.
Car Rentals: All major auto rental agencies are represented
and are a short walk from the terminal. Limousine service
should be prearranged. Please refer to the Convention
Suppliers section beginning on page 91.
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Alaska Airlines
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12th and Porter
(615) 320-3754, 12andporter.com
One of the best places in Nashville for live music and entertainment! Has featured artists from Keith Urban to Jon Bon Jovi and is one of the premier venues to check out new artists’ showcases. Maximum Capacity: 350
Available Space Meeting Capacity Banquet Capacity Reception Capacity
12th and Porter 300 200 200

818 Third Ave. S.
(615) 259-9891, 3rdandl indsley.com
Offering food and live music seven nights a week. National, international, regional and local Nashville artists, from up-and-coming acts to legends. Maximum Capacity: 550
General Space 400 330 550

(615) 915-0888, theacmenashvil le.com
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville with views of Broadway and the riverfront, offering 22,000 square feet of entertainment and dining,
including the largest one-level event venue on Broadway. Advertising Partner, p. 38
1st Floor 300 450
800 Fort Negley Blvd.
(615) 862-5160, adventuresc i.org
Hands-on learning environment perfect for private events. Skyline Roomprovides full view of downtown. There are 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 160-seat planetarium with a 60-foot full dome with digital projection capab ilities. Maximum Capacity: 3,000
Advertising Partner, p. 46
All Center 2,500
Blue Classroom 24
Green Classroom 24
Lobby
Sudekum Planetarium 166
Yellow Classroom 24
Adventureworks
(Attraction) Outside Davidson County 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs
(615) 297-2250, adventureworks.com
Adventures for individuals, families and groups of all types. A nationally recognized leader in experience-based team building and outdoor recreational adventure. Experience the thrilling zipline tour nestled in 40 acres of old-growth forest.
Outdoor Spaces Variable Variable Variable

411 Broadway
Featuring 3,000 square feet of usable, customizable indoor/outdoor space; full-service indoor/outdoor access bar with affordable bar packages; private restrooms; on-site audiovisual; exclusive venue access for guests; friendly and knowledgeable staff; and comfortably accommodates groups of 30 to 250 guests. Maximum Capacity: 250
Aerial Nashville 175 250
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the People’s President
(Historic Home) Airport/Donelson
(615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com
Offers a myriad of meeting areas set against the backdrop of Andrew Jackson’s beloved mansion. From the executive boardroom to the Cabin-by-the-Spring, from the auditorium to the open-air Iron Gate Terrace. Maximum Capacity: 5,000
Cabin-by-the-Spring 200 250 250
Cafe 100 100 100

(615) 395-0102, arringtonvineyards.com
Founded by Kix Brooks in 2005. Located 25 minutes south of Nashville among the beautiful hills of Arrington. Come experience our award- winning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our covered deck and breathtaking sunsets. Tastings are free. Maximum Capacity: 120
Cellar Patio 100 100
Wine Courtyard 120 120
Uniquely Nashville special event? Contact one of
these local companies that specialize in this service:
DESTINATION MUSICK CITY 615-324-555 2 destinat ionmusickcit y.com
DESTINATION NASHVILLE 615-851-9190 destinat ionnashvi lle.com
DMC, A DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY POWERED BY EVENT LOGISTICS, INC. 615-695-5224 eventlogistics.com
MAPLE RIDGE EVENTS 615-828-55 75 mapleridgeevent s.com
UNIQUELY NASHVILLE MEETING SPACE & SPECIAL E VENT VENUES
The Arts Company
215 Fifth Ave. N.
(615) 254-2040, (877) 694-2040
theartscompany.com
A prime downtown arts destination since 1996. Offering a distinctive Nashville experience in a welcoming environment of more than 6,000 square feet in a historic building.
Avant-Garage 350
(Nightlife) Downtown – Second Avenue
152 Second Ave. N.
(615) 256-2727, bbkingclubs.com
Offers the trendiest venue in Nashville for your special event needs. From groups of 10 to 1,000, with stunning views of downtown Nashville, let us wow your guests with our fabulous food and all-star entertainment. Maximum Capacity: 1,000
General Space 10-175 800 10-150
Private Dining Room 10-150 10-150 10-150

(615) 254-5452, foxandhound.com
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville. With indoor seating and an open-air patio, we’re able to accommodate a wide variety of events and meetings. Maximum Capacity: 400
Burgandy Room
Bar Louie

125 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville
(615) 431-2859, barefootcharlies.net Escape to the lake to enjoy great food prepared fresh and with a tropically inspired attitude. Families welcome. Golden Tee, shuffleboard and HDTVs. Live entertainment most weekends.
Belcourt Theatre
(615) 846-3150, belcour t.org
The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville. It is also a much sought-after and intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House Project.
The 1925 Hall 350
The 1966 Hall 375
400 Fourth Ave. S.
(615) 369-6474, thebe lltower.com
This historic church, dating back to 1874, has exposed beams, natural light, full kitchen, lounges, and state-of-the-art light and sound that make this venue one of the most desired spots in downtown Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 700 Advertising Partner, p. 26
Boardroom 60 60 100

5025 Harding Pk.
(615) 356-0501, bellemeadeplantation.com
Nineteenth-century thoroughbred stud farm and 1853 mansion open for tours. The boxwood garden and 1892 carriage house and stables are popular event sites, hosting more than 90 private events each year. Outside catering and alcohol allowed. Maximum Capacity: 300
Carriage House 140 250 300
Carriage House,Stables & Paddock 250
1900 Belmont Blvd.
(615) 460-5459, belmontmansion.com
Nineteenth-century mansion built by Adelicia Acklen, one of the wealthiest women in America. The Grand Salon is considered the most elaborate domestic antebellum interior in Tennessee. Receptions, tours and spouse programs. No alcohol allowed on premises. Maximum Capacity: 200
Grand Salon 90 180
Offers a variety of both historic and modern event spaces including conference and meeting spaces, classrooms, auditoriums, athletic facilities, etc. Professional support staff available to meet event needs. Full catering services.
Beaman A & B 240 144
Classrooms 1-120
Frist Lecture Hall 156 120
Maddox Grand Atrium 464 376
Massey Boardroom 125 96
Massey Performing Arts Center
300 296
www.bbkingclubs.com
accommodate up to 250 of your
guests, with a fabulous view of Second
and Commerce streets. Love food?
Our executive chef creates culinary
delights that will appease everyone on
your guest list. Enjoy music? With our
multiple stages, B.B. King’s offers the
best live music in Nashville. Our all-
new B.B. King’s All-Star Band will
have you moving to the groove all
night long! We are centrally located
on historic Second Avenue, in the
heart of downtown Nashville, just
blocks away from the Music City
Center. No matter your needs, B.B.
King’s welcomes groups of 10 to 1,100and specializes in customizing the
perfect event for you and your guests.
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Bound’ry Restaurant
(Restaurant) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown
(615) 321-3043, boundryrestaurant.com
With a divine and eclectic menu featuring global cuisine, this is where all borders meet. See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs bar. Open-air dining available.
The Phoenix Room 125 225

(Nightlife) Downtown – Printers Alley
220 Printers Alley
(615) 242-5837, bourbonstreetblues.com
Live music every day for lunch, happy hour and evening. Great food, great drinks and great times. Maximum Capacity: 300

2 Victory Ave. (615) 216-7165, thebridgebuilding.com
A historical landmark located on the newly redeveloped downtown waterfront offers the premier Nashville destination for any special occasion. The modern-designed building provides many customizable areas, including a rooftop patio overlooking the downtown skyline. Maximum Capacity: 1,000
Atrium 60 60 90
Cumberland 200 150 250
Observatory 150 150 150
(615) 770-2000, bridgestonearena.com
The home of the NHL Nashville Predators is also the site of blockbuster events and headline concerts. Maximum Capacity: 20,000
Main Exhibit Floor 2 ,500 3,000
Meeting Rooms 2&3 30 130

154 Second Ave. N., Second Fl.
(615) 313-7665, buffalosnashville.com
Our private event spaces are ideal for corporate and private parties. The 10,000-square-foot venue overlooks the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium, creating the perfect backdrop for private parties, special events and meetings. Maximum Capacity: 400
Buffalo’s Nashville 100 400 400

(Nightlife) Downtown – Second Avenue
117 Second Ave. N.
(615) 742-8887, benchmarknashville.com
If you are in need of gathering or meeting space, this is the place for your event. Offering a private party room upstairs and a bar that can accommodate groups of up to 100.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
(Park/Open Space) Germantown/Jefferson Street
600 James Robertson Pkwy.
(615) 741-5280, tn.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial
Tour Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map, a walkway featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary history wall. Also includes a 2,000-seat amphitheater and a visitor center.
General Space 10,000+
411 Broadway, Ste. 201
(615) 747-5851, thebigbangbar.com Nashville’s only dueling piano bar! Our second-floor balcony provides a spectacular view. The great location, full sound system, and variety of entertainment and catering options make this a unique venue. Maximum Capacity: 300
The Big Bang 200 250 300

(Theater) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown
(615) 322-7658, b lair.vanderbilt.edu
Serves as the focal point within Vanderbilt University for the study of music as a human endeavor and as a performing art. Addresses music through a broad array of academic, pedagogical and performing activities.
Choral Hall 80
Ingram Hall 609
272
The Bluebird Cafe
(Nightlife) Green Hills
4104 Hillsboro Rd.
(615) 383-1461, bluebirdcafe.com
We can provide a taste of Nashville for your clients, both on- and off-site, with the world’s best songs and songwriters. Work with clients and venues from Opryland to Disney World and Sundance Resort. Maximum Capacity: 100

Featuring two floors of bootlegging, live music, moonshine, whiskey barrels, Mason jars and more. Maximum Capacity: 75
City Winery
(615) 324-1010, c itywinery.com/nashville
A unique facility combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food and wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations and fine d ining. Maximum Capacity: 1,100
Advertising Partner, p. 30 and 138
Vinyl Venue 350 290 400
New World Restaurant 100 100
Old World Lounge 130 150
New World Private Dining Room
18 20
16 24
24 30
North Terrace 40 45
West Terrace 40 45
(Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown
310 25th Ave. S.
(615) 343-0371, vanderbilt.edu/studentcenters/explore/floor-1
Whether your event is for 10 people or 1,000 people, the Student Life Center is the perfect venue for meetings, banquets, parties, dances, weddings and receptions. Maximum Capacity: 1,200
Ballroom (divides into three sections)
778 520 1,200
Meeting Rooms 1-3
45 Lindsley Ave.
(615) 354-8746, thecordelle.com
A unique event space that includes a historic Victorian home, new Great Hall, furnished loft, large covered patio and garden. The layout and landscape of this venue are per fect for all types of events. Maximum Capacity: 400
The Gardens 350
The Loft
The Victorian
6775 Bethesda Arno Rd., Franklin
(615) 671-4594, (877) 671-4594
butterflymeadowsinn.com
Located minutes from Nashville, this is the perfect getaway. Voted one of the top relaxing destinations in Middle Tennessee, we specialize as a bed-and-breakfast, retreat center and event location.
Carriage House
Meeting Room
Pavilion 100 100

(615) 577-2262, cabananashvil le.com
The back patio has the capacity to serve 125 guests in a private, seated dinner format or stand-up and cocktail-styled events for up to 300 guests. We do corporate events, sales meetings and family reunions. Maximum Capacity: 500
Cabana 500 500
1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin
(615) 791-1861, battleoffranklintrust.org
This registered historic landmark was built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter. The home was the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864. Advertising Partner, p. 116
General Space 50
(Theater) West Nashville
8204 Hwy. 100
dinnertheatre.com
Nashville’s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years. Maximum Capacity: 296
Backstage 70 70 70
Mainstage 296 296 296
(Art Gallery) West Nashville
1200 Forrest Park Dr.
(615) 356-8000, (877) 356-8150
cheekwood.org
From the ultimate in elegance to casual chic, Cheekwood is perfect for meetings, cocktail receptions, luncheons, dinners and more. Professional event management available.
Indoor 15-300 30-300 30-400
(615) 902-8222 • www.wildhorsesaloon.com
– has three floors of action-packed
fun from live entertainment, free
line dance lessons, great Southern
smokehouse cuisine to free pool. Weoffer many options of meeting and
private event space all customized
to fit your needs. Come in for a site
visit and try Executive Chef Nic’s
wonderful new catering menu. For
more information, contact Dena
[email protected], or
David Lusk Gallery
Located in Nashville’s invigorating Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, the gallery represents innovative and diverse ar tists from across the country, working across a wide range of artistic practices.
Dick’s Last Resort
(Restaurant) Downtown – Second Avenue
154 Second Ave. N. (615) 800-8894, dickslastresort.com
Great food, service with an attitude, great for large groups. Live entertainment on weekends. Great for private parties and special events. Laughs are free, food will cost ya a little. Maximum Capacity: 800
Fun Room 75 100
General Space 400 800
Reflection Room 60 80
(615) 651-8157, dochollidaysnashville.com
Nashville’s best hideout. Stop in and listen to Maroon 5 or Johnny Cash. You pick it on the rockin’ jukebox.
General Space 40 40+
209 S. Fifth St.
(615) 777-3964, eastivymansion.com
The historic mansion is Nashville’s premier wedding and event venue.

209 Third Ave. N.
(615) 457-1133, eventson3rd.com
A historic, multispace, private event center in the heart of downtown Nashville. Two spaces can accommodate any group from three to more than 300 guests. Great all-inclusive packages available for any and all occasions! Maximum Capacity: 300
Mezzanines 200 200 300+
Randolphs 100 70 150
1418 Church St.
(615) 321-2394, eventsat1418.com
Conveniently located just blocks from downtown Nashville. Parking included; easy access for bus parking. Our planning team and in-house custom catering can provide a turnkey solution for your off-site special event or training meeting. Maximum Capacity: 120
Roof Top 50
Events@1418 100 120
(Attraction) Downtown – SoBro
(615) 416-2001, countr ymusichallof fame.org
The museum offers spaces that accommodate everything from small dinners to building buyouts. The museum connects to the Omni Nashville Hotel and is walking distance to the Music City Center. Maximum
Capacity: 3,000 Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 1
BMI Hall 60 85
25
Grand Foyer 400 750
HCA Lobby 300 600
(931) 668-4396, cumberlandcaverns.com
Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year round with daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips and overnight spelunking with camping in the cave. The home of Bluegrass Underground. Maximum Capacity: 400
Underground Ballroom 400 400
(Restaurant) Music Row/Demonbreun
1538 Demonbreun St.
(615) 252-1991, danmcguinnesspub.com
By creating a warm Irish atmosphere with a combination of great food and friendly service, this has become the place to be. Our menu offers many Irish dishes, but also many American favorites.
Covered & Heated Area of Patio
60 100
200 100
(615) 970-3800, daveandbusters.com
Eat, drink, play! Turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary event. Private meeting space, handcrafted billiard tables, cosmic bowling and the Million Dollar Midway, which features more than 170 interactive video games. Maximum Capacity: 3,000
9-Ball Lounge 100 100
Showroom 2 70 70 80 Showroom 2/3 200 150 200
Showroom 3 80 80 100

Gaylord Springs Golf Links
(Sports Venue) Opryland/Music Valley
gaylordsprings.com
Serene surroundings complemented by function space for up to 500 and award-winning catering make this an ideal location for special events, corporate retreats and business meetings. Maximum Capacity: 500
Advertising Partner, p. 56-57
Upper Clubhouse 500 370 500
Cumberland View Room 50 50 60
Champion’s Room 40 40 50
Outdoor Pavilion 350 250 400

General Jackson Showboat
(Attraction) Opryland/Music Valley
2812 Opryland Dr.
(615) 458-3900, generaljackson.com
The “grandest showboat in the world” features a two-story dinner theater on the four-deck paddlewheeler. Several private areas are available for small functions, as well as boatwide rental for larger groups. Maximum Capacity: 1,100 Advertising Partner, p. 40
Boatwide 1,100
Other Private Areas

(615) 818-0128, georgejonesmuseum.com
The museum includes a museum, restaurant, event space, gift shop and 75-foot rooftop bar overlooking the Cumberland River.
Grand Ole Opry House
(Theater) Opryland/Music Valley
2804 Opryland Dr.
(800) SEE-OPRY, opry.com
Home to the longest-running live radio show and also the s ite of numerous live performances, corporate meetings and special events. The facility has a permanent stage, complete lighting and audio equipment, and a large lobby. Maximum Capacity: 4,400 Advertising Partner, p. 36
Opry Plaza 2,000 2,000 5,000
Opry Stage 220 220 300
Studio A 300 300 400
Theater 4,400
7011 River Road Pk.
(615) 942-7169, greendoorgourmet.com
The Grand Barn is a hand-built, white oak event space perfect for weddings, corporate events, agritourism, farm events and social occasions.
Cedar Arbor
Herb Garden
500 Wedgewood Ave.
(615) 862-8980, nashvilleexpocenter.org
Home of the Tennessee State Fair, Fairgrounds Speedway and Nashville Flea Market, the property maintains eight buildings with more than 120,000 square feet of indoor space for meetings and events with abundant parking.
Fontanel Mansion
(615) 724-1600, fontanelmansion.com
Offering multiple venue spaces. The mansion is the spectacular 27,000-square-foot former home of Barbara Mandrell; the Studio Gallery, complete with a built-in stage; and the Stone House, perfect for small, intimate dinners. Maximum Capacity: 500
Farm House 40 75
500
The Woods Amphitheater 4,500
(Art Gallery) Downtown – Broadway
(615) 244-3340, fri stcenter.org
Located downtown in the former ar t deco post office, the Auditorium, Rechter Room, private dining room and Turner Courtyard are available for private events. The facility also features a stage and state-of-the-art AV system. On-site catering available. Maximum Capacity: 1,500
Auditorium 270 240 285
Grand Lobby 200 500 Limited Run of House (auditorium & lobby)
392 (in 2 different areas)
700
Run of House 980 (in 4 different areas)
3,000
(615) 259-3765, fullmoonsaloonnashville.com
A live country and western music venue that has TVs for sports viewing in addition to the music.
General Space 90
2800 Opryland Dr.
(615) 889-1000, gaylordopryland.com
A 43,750-square-foot building on the Gaylord Opryland property. The 40,000-square-foot, clean-span event space allows for unlimited uses of the facility. Maximum Capacity: 2,500 Advertising Partner, p. 56-57
General Space 2,500
www.coyoteuglysaloon.com
exciting event space for an upcoming
gathering? Coyote Ugly Saloon
experience when it comes to your
next business or organization’s social
or corporate event. Coyote Ugly
offers 9,000 square feet of space that
includes a dining area and our well-
noted traditional bar room and saloon. With a capacity of 366
patrons (85 in dining area), your next
party or event will be like no other!
We can accommodate small, private
parties and groups as small as 20 to
large groups up to 366. We are also
a licensed caterer who can provide
food and alcohol for events outside
our venue.
Honky Tonk Central
(Nightlife) Downtown – Broadway
(615) 726-0463, honkytonkcentral.com
It’s honky tonk time at Honky Tonk Central on honky tonk row! Three bands and three bars on three floors. Amazing views of downtown. VIP bar area and balconies on the second floor. Maximum Capacity: 650
First Floor 200 350
Music City Room
Third Floor 200 300
434 Houston St.
Near downtown in the Wedgewood-Houston community, Houston Station offers full planning services for any special event. This is the venue for
corporate meetings, dinners, weddings, fundraisers and concerts. Maximum Capacity: 350

(Restaurant) Downtown – SoBro
37 Rutledge St.
(615) 256-6565, husknashville.com
The Stables at Husk is a private event space located in the historic carriage house and offers the opportunity for an exclusive Husk experience. Separate from the main restaurant with its own k itchen, restrooms and patio.
The Stables at Husk 24 24 30

(Attraction) Outside Davidson County
182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg
(931) 759-6357, jackdaniels .com
The oldest registered distillery in the United States is on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive personally guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous Tennessee whiskey-making process. Advertising Partner, p. 90
Barbeque Pavilion 200-400 500
Bethel House 36 40
Spring House Conference Room
(615) 742-9900, hardrock.com/nashvil le
This state-of-the-art concert venue with unbelievable audio and visual capacity features an adjoining outdoor terrace with sweeping views of Broadway and the Cumberland River. Maximum Capacity: 1,000
Acoustic Room 56 50
Main Floor 212 275
Reverb Room (full upstairs) 168 400
Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery
(Art Gallery) Downtown – SoBro
224 Fifth Ave. S.
(615) 577-7711, hatchshowprint.com/ContentPages/haley-gallery
Offering historic restrikes of original posters from the Hatch collection, as well as Master Printer Jim Sherraden’s monoprints – contemporary interpretations of the classic wood blocks from Hatch Show Print. Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 1
General Space
Haynes Galleries
(615) 312-7000, haynesgalleries.com
A full-service fine art gallery specializing in American realism and presenting a distinguished list of American masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the best contemporary and emerging artists of the 21st century. Maximum Capacity: 175
General Space 175
(615) 847-4001, hermitagego lf.com
Featuring 36 holes on two courses with a professional tournament management team, pro shop, driving range, grill, clubhouse, banquet room, meeting space, outdoor pavilion and full-service catering on-site. Voted Top 10 in the State by Golf Digest . Maximum Capacity: 500
Champion’s Room 150 150
Conference Room 42,352
Pavilion 175 350
Historic Carnton Plantation
1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin
(615) 794-0903, battleoffranklintrust.org
A gathering place for more than two centuries. Make your event a part of our tradition. Our 1847 restored garden can host your party under the star-speckled sky. Your event will go down in history. Maximum Capacity: 3,000 Advertising Partner, p. 116
Garden 1,000 1,000 1,000
Grounds 3,000 3,000 3,000
Porch 50 50 50
(615) 208-9066 • www.margaritavillenashville.com
• Located in the Heart of Downtown, at the Corner of
Broadway & 4th
Center, Honky Tonk Row,
• Four Bars & Three
www.generaljackson.com
authentic paddlewheel riverboat.
and much more await your arrival!Our energetic midday or evening
entertainment is performed in the
grand two-story Victorian Theater
along with scrumptious, mouthwater-
the midday and evening packages, or
create your own special event for your
group. The General Jackson departs
from the Gaylord Opryland® area;
however, special
arrangements can
Legacy Farms
8061 Murfreesboro Rd., Lebanon
(615) 321-2394, legacyfarmstn.com
Specializing in turnkey services complete with in-house custom catering and bar services. Guests will enjoy how your event comes to life and fits the theme and plan of your event.
Heritage Hall 150 250 300
Manor House 50 100
Event Center – Private Boardroom
(615) 248-6334, legendscorner.com
Featuring live music all day and night. Check out the vast collection of music memorabilia, including instruments from around the world and hundreds of record albums on the walls. Maximum Capacity: 241
4304 Charlotte Ave.
(615) 298-4611, lequiregallery.com
The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change quarterly with work from Alan LeQuire – the nationally recognized sculptor of Musica and Athena Parthenos – always on view.
(Special Event Facility) Outside Davidson County
6362 Cox Rd., Arrington
(615) 878-3262, lilacfarmsatarrington.com
Nestled amid the rolling meadows and horse farms of Arrington, located only 10 minutes outside of Franklin. We are a predominantly outdoor venue, surrounded by Arrington Vineyard grapevines, large trees and lilacs. Maximum Capacity: 300
Barn 500
One University Park Dr.
(615) 966-5668, lipscomb.edu
Offering a variety of venues and professional support staff to fit your event needs. Maximum Capacity: 5,534
Allen Arena 5,500 1,000
Hughes Center Lobby 100 96
Music Hall 200 160
Shamblin Theater 265 220
(615) 208-9080, margaritavillenashville.com
Private event spaces to host groups of eight to 800 with custom event menus available, four bars and three per formance stages. Located steps from the famous Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center. Maximum Capacity: 805 Advertising Partner, p. 40
Chill Bar 35 45
Cowboy in the Jungle 38 100
First Floor 150 150 305
Full Venue 355 805
66 175
142 400
76 225
The Johnny Cash Museum
(615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
The highly acclaimed Johnny Cash Museum is Nashville’s newest attraction! Our brand-new on-site event center is the per fect location for your social, corporate or entertainment function. Advertising Partner, p. 34
Event Space 120 200
Founder’s Suite 50

Lane Motor Museum
(Attraction) South Nashville
702 Murfreesboro Pk.
(615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org
Private events are held in a 40,000-square-foot exhibit area among the museum’s collection of 150 unique cars and motorcycles from around the world. Maximum Capacity: 1,000
General Space 60 300 1,000

(615) 726-2799, laylasnashville.com
Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway) and home to country, hillbilly, rockabilly, western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles appealing to music fans from all over the world. Maximum Capacity: 155 Advertising Partner, p. 44
General Space 155
its unique dining establishments,
restaurants along Broadway in the
heart of the city’s entertainment
district. Many offer patio, open
window and rooftop options, allowing
guests to soak up the downtown
atmosphere while enjoying the
from the venues in the background.
Some new options in the downtown
area include Rodizio Grill and The
Stables at Husk.
a comprehensive view of private
dining options. If you’re looking for
a more contemporary feel, ch

Documents

Nashville Meeting Planning Guide 2015-16