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Your Adventure Awaits!Music City’s Newest, One of a Kind, Must-Do Attraction!
Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN
615-721-5103SOARadventure.com
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Located in Downtown Nashville • 615.687.6400 • NashvilleSymphony.org
Concerts at the Schermerhorn
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FEATURING YACHT ROCK REVUE and special guests Ambrosia, Player, Robbie Dupree and Matthew Wilder
LYLE LOVETTAND HIS LARGE BAND
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SOAR Adventure Tower3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south of down-
town Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmosphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically. T h r o u g h o u t the Tower you will find one of a kind music themed elements that embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in July, plus catch a show on Wednesday nights through August 10. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, su-perstars, and legends of coun-try music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Janson, David Nail, Del McCoury Band (pic-
tured), and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
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Sundays LIVE! at the Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Experience the 19th century come to life! Interact with historic figures of all social classes and backgrounds, meet beautiful farm animals and native wildlife, taste authentic southern biscuits, harvest the plantation crops, meet with soldiers from the War of 1812 and the Civil War, learn to duel like a Tennessee gentleman, and so much more! Kick off your Independence Day celebra-tion July 3: Revolutionary War of the Southern Backcountry and explore the revolutionary roots of Tennessee’s frontier settlers, 12 noon–5 pm. Meet with Revolutionary-Era frontiersmen, learn about their experiences and participation in the war. Hear the patriotic music of the Revolution, and sit on the porch and hear old stories with Davy Crockett himself! thehermitage.com
July 1-3, 7-10, 22-25, 26-29, 30 – Nashville Sounds Home GamesFirst Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the family out to the ballgame at the city’s new mi-nor-league ballpark. The Nashville Sounds home games are July 1-3 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers; July 7-10 vs. New Orleans Zephyrs; July 22-25 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers; July 26-29 vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox. nashvillesounds.com
July 3 – Fireworks at Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road. You’ll be seeing two shows in one with the beautiful reflections of color on Percy Priest Lake. Fireworks are included with a season pass or that day’s waterpark admission. Fireworks will begin at dusk. nashvilleshores.com
July 4 – Music City Hot Chicken FestivalEast Park, 700 Woodland Street. Celebrate the uniquely-Nashville dish, Hot Chicken, beginning at 11 am with a parade of fire trucks and free Hot Chicken samples to the first 500 people in line. Live music from local bands all day long while visitors can look on as six teams try their hand at cook-ing up their version of Hot Chicken in the Amateur Cooking Contest. Other edible options will also be available. The event ends at 3 pm when visitors make their way downtown for the annual fireworks display. hot-chicken.com
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eventsJuly 4 – Let Freedom Sing!Downtown at Ascend Amphitheater, The Green at Riverfront Park. What better way to celebrate our country’s independence than with free live music in the heart of the city built on music? Enjoy a full day of family fun and an incredible fireworks show that has become one of the best July 4th events in the country! Climbing walls, water slides, sam-ples, games, and so much more will keep every member of your family having a great time. An all-star lineup of Sheryl Crow, Maddie & Tae, Erin McCarley, Andrew Combs, Ruby Amanfu, Rayland Baxter, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra are among the musical acts to perform, leading up to the incredible fireworks display accompanied to music from our Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. musiccityjuly4th.com
July 4 – Red, White & Boom Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Celebrate America’s birthday with an unobstructed view of Nashville’s downtown fire-works, from our rooftop or lawn. Bring your family and enjoy this exclusive nighttime event, includ-ing a live feed of the Nashville Symphony’s ac-companiment to the fireworks. adventuresci.com
July 7, 14, 21, 28 – Family Night Out at CheekwoodCheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. This popular summer se-ries is a perfect outdoor activity to gather your fam-ily for fantastic performances, ‘kids dance zone.’ Magical memories are made in the beautiful gar-dens! July 7: Southern Roots Family Concert fea-turing the Vickie Vaughn Band; July 14: Cowboy Dan; July 21: Bright Star Theatre presents Upcycled Cinderella; July 28: International Playhouses Night with the Glengarry Highland Dancers. A different food and dessert truck each week! Performances begin at 6:30 pm. cheekwood.org
July 8 – Red, White & ZooNashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Wander the Zoo trails while enjoying unlimited samples of wine from around the world. The Zoo’s Unseen New World, Flamingo Lagoon, cassowary and tortoise exhibits will all be open until sundown with keep-ers available to answer guests’ questions. Other activities for the evening include live music, special animal encounters and food available for purchase
“ You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight!”
—Wynonna
• 2 Hour Musical Biography• 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s)• 6 Eras of the King’s Career• 30 Songs• 5 Costume Changes • 1 Performer!
“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.”
—DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer
“Great job, heck of a perfrrmance! You just go all out to make sure you do everything just right!”
—Charlie Chase, TV Personality
“A must-see show!” —Country Weekly Magazine
Mondays and Thursdays6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show
Call for Tickets: (615) 758-0098TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER
2416 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVEwww.thenashvilleking.com
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through local vendors. VIP tickets include food bites paired with select wines and unlimited rides on the carousel and Soaring Eagle zip line. Designated Driver tickets available. nashvillezoo.org
July 9 – Fairgrounds SpeedwayFairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slat-ed for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
July 9 – Red, White and BrewSevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane. 3–6 pm. Celebrate America and freedom at this mid-summer fest with red and white wine, local brews, tasty food, music, and a few games. Bring your furry friends to join in on the fun. Proceeds support The Tomorrow Fund, which builds community awareness and respon-sibility in Middle Tennessee young professionals. cfmt.org
July 9 – The Glo RunDowntown. 5K Evening Run through a 1980’s themed glowing wonderworld of a course. You will be taking selfies galore in front of huge glowing boomboxes, giant glowing ‘80s mobile phones, light shows and more. theglorun.com
July 9, 16, 23 – Big Band DancesCentennial Park Event Shelter. Spend your Saturday nights this summer dancing and listen-ing to live big band music played by some of Nashville’s finest musicians. There are two free group dance lessons held 7–7:30 pm and again 8:30–8:50 pm. One savory and one sweet food truck will be on-site. Bring lawn chairs or a blan-ket. nashville.gov
July 9 – Public Star PartyEdwin Warner Park, 2547 Old Hickory Boulevard. Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society from 9–11 pm as they set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy the view of the night sky! (Cancelled for clouds or inclement weather.) bsasnashville.com
July 2, 9, 16 – Laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. July 2: The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 8:30 pm, Laser America at 9:30 pm; July 9: Laser Queen at 8:30 pm, Laser Michael Jackson at 9:30 pm; July 16: Dark Side of the Moon at 8:30 pm; Laser Beatles at 9:30 pm; July 23: The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 8:30 pm; Laser Led Zeppelin at 9:30 pm; July 30: Laser Queen at 8:30 pm; Laser Michael Jackson at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $6/members; $8/non-mem-bers; available on the day of the event or online. sudekumplanetarium.com
July 16 – Nashville Rib & Jazz FestivalCumberland Park, 592 South First Street. Jazz & blues artists scheduled to perform include Grammy winner Paul Brown, Latin-jazz group El Movimiento, Eric Essix Trio, The David Wells Project, contemporary jazz guitarist and producer Denny Jiosa, and The Council. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets (to be used on hill only), cool-er (no food allowed). Gates open at 2:30 pm, event is from 3–9 pm. musicfestival.city
July 16, 23 – Summer Saturdays at Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road. Free, special fun-filled activi-ties will spotlight Tennessee farm life, 9 am–2 pm. From wagon rides and horse shows to a grist mill and gardens, there will be different activities each weekend. Groom and ride miniature donkeys, stop by the cabins to see sheep shearing and spinning wheels, have your photo made with a giant ant or praying mantis – there will be a smor-gasbord of activities! tnagmuseum.org
July 16 – Nashville Rollergirls Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith Avenue. Roller derby in Music City! Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Presale: $10. Tickets at the door: $15 ages 13+; $10 students with id; $7 seniors 62+, military, chil-dren 7-12; free for kids 6 and under; $5 parking. nashvillerollergirls.com
July 17 – Jazz on the Cumberland Concert SeriesCumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset,
Tony, Nashville Zoo’s Hyacinth Macaw, by zoo guest Valerie Porter.
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and watch the downtown skyline light up overlook-ing the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the area’s best local, regional, and national jazz art-ists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and water slides. This is a free evening event (5:30–8 pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge.
July 22 – Full Moon Pickin’ PartyWarner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir-cles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
July 22-24 – Nashville Flea MarketThe Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles,
jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand-made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven-dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy-ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org
July 23 – Nashville Zoo’s Ice DayNashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road. Chill out with the animals at this annual event with cool activities and icy treats for both guests and animals. Lots of fun events including ice cream eating contests and an inflatable water slide. Included with same day admission, free for members, and some activities have additional fees. nashvillezoo.org
July 24 – Vintage Base Ball at CarntonCarnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs or blankets and take in a base ball game played by 1860s rules. boft.org
s pend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare op-portunities to view diverse exhibi-
tions featuring many genres of artwork. Some venues pres-ent live music, and many serve compli-mentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres.
July 1 – Franklin Friday Art CrawlDowntown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com
July 2 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade,
Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmo-sphere and participating venues welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashville-downtown.com/play
July 2 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo)Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer-cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop-ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com
July 9 – East Side Art StumbleEast Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu-dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com
art crawlsThese monthly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and support their work.
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July 1 – Disney’s The Little MermaidZ Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks Blvd. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beauti-ful love story for the ages. This award-winning fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” circleplayers.net
July 1-3, 7-9 – NovemberDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by KB Productions. It’s November in a Presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith’s chances for reelection are looking grim. Though his staff has thrown in the towel and his wife has begun to prepare for her post-White House life, Chuck isn’t ready to give up just yet. Amidst the biggest fight of his political career, the President has to find time to pardon a couple of turkeys, and this simple PR event inspires Smith to risk it all in an attempt to win back public sup-port. November is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 5 pm. darkhorsetheater.com, kb-productions.org
July 2, 4, 5-9, 11-15 – String CityCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. The history of country music told through songs and puppet appearances from the Carter Family, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift, Alison Krauss, and many others. String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry begins with the early days of string-band and gospel music and continues with the birth of the Grand Ole Opry. Marionettes, rod, shadow, animation puppetry, and more were created by Nashville Public Library’s Wishing Chair Productions, in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame. Showtimes 10 am and 11:30 am. Recommended ages 6 and up. country-musichalloffame.org
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville
July at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: July 1: Seth MacFarlane with the Nashville Symphony; July 3: The Nashville Symphony Celebrates America; July 6-7: The Barbershop Harmony Society presents Pitch Perfected; July 8: LeAnn Rimes with the Nashville Symphony; July 14-15: An Evening with Tony Bennett; July 26: Culture Club; July 29: Dwight Yoakam. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.
July at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s outstanding lineup: July 2: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds; July 7: Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman presents Greensky Bluegrass; July 14: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage; July 17: Melissa
Etheridge with Delta Rae; July 19: 98 Degrees with O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera; July 20: Garbage with Kristin Kontrol; July 21: The SteelDrivers with Della Mae; July 23: Dave Barnes with Lucie Silvas and The
Shadowboxers; July 28: Ricky Skaggs (pictured),
and Kentucky Thunder; July 30: Positive Hits Tour with Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill, Danny Gokey, Capital Kings and Hollyn; July 31: Maks & Val Live On Tour. Buy tickets at Ryman box of-fice, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
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July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com
July 5, 12, 19, 26 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
July 7-10, 14-17 – FEARLESS! The Golden Love MusicalCPAC, 10 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, 80 miles east of
Nashville. Music, dance, and comedy abound in this Broadway-style world premiere, featuring a vibrant cast (including two puppies) and a 21-piece or-chestra composed of educators and students from Tennessee Tech University. FEARLESS! centers on a divorcee and a widower, 60-somethings who be-friend each other later in life. Playful dialog, heartfelt songs, and elaborate dance moves bring the story of two lovebirds to life. fearlessthemusical.com
July 8, 15, 22, 29 – Tales At TwilightCumberland Park, 592 South First Street.The per-formance series for children held on Friday eve-nings 7–8 pm in July, weather permitting. Parents relax and enjoy one of the best views of downtown Nashville, while the kids are thoroughly entertained. July 8: The Happy Racers; July 15: Mr. Chris Hip Hop Dance (learn hip hop dance moves!); July 22: The Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck; July 29: Sir Crazy Pants. nashville.gov
July 8, 22, 29 – Snap on 2&4The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. July 8: Joe Davidian Trio; July 22: pianist/composer Pat Coil; July 29: Chester Thompson Trio. Soft drinks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $25, High school and college students: $15. nashvillejazz.org
July 9 – Barbershop Harmony SocietyDowntown, various locations. Learn to sing or read along at Harmony University at this interactive
music-making party! Join an old-fashioned Gospel sing, listen to great performers, stellar choruses and quartets at this free all-day, family-friendly celebration. 10 am: Gospel Sing, First Baptist Church, Broadway. Join the chorus to sing favorite traditional gospel songs and hymns in perfect har-mony. 1–3:30 pm: World Harmony Jamboree, Music City Center. Quartets and choruses from all over the world come together in a parade of barbershop and a cappella entertainment, each bringing their own culturally-inspired unique twist. 1–5 pm: Free Concert Stage, Walk of Fame Park. A continuous parade of quartets, choruses, and other performers. Come and go as you please, no tickets required. 3–3:45 pm: MEGAsing, Walk of Fame Park. Join thousands of the Barbership Harmony Society convention’s attendees and en-joy the singular thrill of an event few people get to experience in person. 5:30–6:30 pm: Saturday Night Spectacular, Bridgestone Arena. Reserve your free tickets for a string of world-class perfor-mances by top groups that will bring the audience right along with them both figuratively and liter-ally. 6:45–9:30 pm: Quartet Finals, Bridgestone Arena. The ten best quartets in the world duke it out in front of a panel of certified judges and thou-sands of audience members to earn the right to be crowned the International Quartet Champion. It’s the perfect way to end an amazing day of world-class barbershop activities. barbershop.org
July 10 – Frozen “See and Sing!” presented by the Nashville OperaFranklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. 1:30 pm. Experience opera in new ways in this fun and unique setting. Warm up your pipes and sing “Let It Go” and your favorite Frozen hits with us! We’ll sing along to every song, aided by subtitles, and we’ll help melt the kingdom’s eternal winter with music. The fun starts with a vocal warm-up led by Nashville Opera singers, who will take you through your free bag of goodies and props to be used throughout the film. Come as you are, or dress up as your favor-ite character! $20 for Cabaret and Balcony seating, $15 for Orchestra. franklintheatre.com
July 13, 20, 27 – Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re-served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com
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July 14-17, 21-24, 28-31 – Route 66Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. It’s 1969, and one of the Midwest’s premier groups, “The Chicago Avenue Band” is about to embark on a journey down Route 66. Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys & Dinettes and add a gener-ous dose of Forever Plaid, and you’ve got the high-octane fun of Route 66. Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the Main Street of America to the California coast and the surf music of the 1960s, this excit-ing jukebox revue features 34 of the greatest “Rock ‘n’ Road” hits of the 20th century includ-ing “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Six Days On The Road,” “G.T.O.,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and many more. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com
July 15 – Music City ImprovCentennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue North, Centennial Park. This high octane show fea-tures a variety of short and long-form improv, as well as live and video sketch comedy. Every show is unique, so come often and have a blast with us for less than the price of a movie. Tickets: $12/ad-vance, $15/at the door, includes 2 free drink tickets for beer/wine/water. musiccityimprov.com
July 16 – Opera on the MountainVanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Join us for a BYOB&P (and picnic) evening of songs and stargazing. This family friendly outdoor concert is the perfect Saturday night combination of fresh air, gorgeous music, and good company. The program features Broadway classics, songs from Carmen and Don Giovanni, plus a few spe-cial selections just for this evening. You’ll have the chance to stargaze through the grand Seyfert telescope (weather permitting). Gates open at 6 pm, concert starts 7:30 pm. nashvilleopera.org
July 22, 23, 29, 30 – CinderellaNashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Wishing Chair Productions invites your family to a musical telling filled with magical surprises, featur-ing some of Tom Tichenor’s most beautiful pup-
pets. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
July 23 – Bluebird on the MountainVanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the op-portunity to stargaze through the grand telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singer-songwriters JT Harding, Alyssa Bonagura, and Jon Nite will perform under Dyer’s open-air can-opy. A $125 “carload ticket” allows you to bring up to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 6 pm. dyer.vanderbilt.edu
July 28 – Poet’s Corner Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry en-thusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. This month features Tennessee award-winning writer/poet Chance Chambers. Free and open to the public. scarrittbennett.org
July 29 – Frist Friday Concert SeriesFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy live music, light snacks and beverages as well as the diverse exhibitions on view in the Frist Center’s galleries. Louisiana supergroup The Revelers combine swamp pop, Cajun, country, and zydeco into an infectious medley of roots mu-sic. Halfbrass is a Nashville-based New Orleans–influenced quintet that mixes traditional brass band music with funk, jazz, and rock. Admission: $12; $9 seniors and college students w/ID; $7 mili-tary; Free for Frist members. fristcenter.org
July 30 – Music in the MeadowOwl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening with Nashville singer-songwriter Teresa. Enjoy a hike and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/person, $75/car. owlshill.org
July 31 – Carnton Sunset Concert Series: Journey Tribute BandCarnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to some of the area’s most talented musicians. Food and drinks are available for purchase or bring your own (including alcohol). The gates open at 5 pm with music 6–8 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are wel-come to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. boft.org
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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
Café Lula at the Ryman116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts you in the middle of the excitement. The menu features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service.
Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur-ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com
Cantina Laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and fam-ily. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com
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ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great downtown views. Open Monday–Saturday, 11 am–2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) 291-6759
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and to-day’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
The Smiling Elephant2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau-rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon enter-
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360 BistroGreat wine and food6000 Highway 100(615) 353-5604
The 404 KitchenEats with local flair404 12th Avenue South(615) 251-1404
Chateau WestTres Bien! Very French3408 West End Avenue(615) 432-2622
EtchUnique delicious creative303 Demonbreun Street(615) 522-0685
Giovanni RistoranteSplurge worthy Italian909 20th Avenue South(615) 760-5932
HuskBrilliant fresh food37 Rutledge Street(615) 256-6565
JosephineAmerican bistro cuisine2316 12th Avenue South(615) 292-7766
MargotDining fabulous – five stars1017 Woodland Street(615) 227-4668
MielFresh French cuisine343 53rd Avenue North(615) 298-3663
Rolf And DaughtersInnovative brilliant food and wine700 Taylor Street(615) 866-9897
SiloGourmet farm food1121 Fifth Avenue North(615) 750-2912
Silly GooseFresh and delicious1888 Eastland Avenue(615) 915-0757
The Southern Steak & OysterDelish150 Third Avenue South #110(615) 724-1762
Table 3 Restaurant & MarketFabulous French3821 Green Hills Village Drive(615) 739-6900
ViragoSushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street(615) 254-1902
2213 8th Ave. S.
(615) 891-4488
Open lunch and dinner—Mon.-Fri.
Open for dinner Sat.
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Food, Fun and entertainment for the whole family!
OPRY Mills • (615) 514-3000 • www.rainforestcafe.com
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Seats up to 40 Customized Group Menus Wi-Fi Accessible
OPRY MILLS MALL | (615) 649-0785 www.claimjumper.com
LUNCH • DINNER PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM
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I M P O RTA N T N U M B E R SPolice non-emergency . . . . . . . . .(615) 862-8600Fire non-emergency . . . . . . . . . . . .(615) 862-5421
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P U B L I C T R A N S P O RTAT I O NMetropolitan Transit AuthorityBus Schedules and Information . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 862-5950
S P O RT I N G E V E N T S T I C K E T SNashville Predators NHL . . . . . . . . . .(615) 770-PUCK (7825)
Bridgestone Center, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball . . . . . . . . . (615) 690-HITS (4487)
First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam WayTennessee Titans NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 565-4200
Nissan Stadium, One Titans Way
V I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R S 501 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4747
(in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at Fifth and Broadway)
150 Fourth Avenue North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4700(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city. In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, venues and other memorable attractions. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more ar-eas throughout and surrounding Music City.
The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-
ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.
The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
The Great EscapeFeaturing 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 Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
Hatch Show Print Store224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-ment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com
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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores in-clude: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers in-clude 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 entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 SouthLocated in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including
items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele-vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry OriginalsLocated in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other.
The Opry Shop2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex-clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week.
The Tennessee Museum StoreFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in science! From the seven-story Adventure Tower to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features
nearly 175 hands-on exhibits fo-cused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth sci-ence. Award-winning programs
include daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Admission is $14 adults and teens; $11 children ages 2–12; $13 seniors (65+); free for tod-dlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, cul-ture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, $3/members. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with Tennessee history. An 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.
BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALSBriley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min-utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed).
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CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org
CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, histori-cal monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more.
CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses American, European, and contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the largest popu-
lar music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertain-ing films, interactive displays, and an incred-ible array of costumes and instruments. Explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s in the exhibit “Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City”. Other collections on display feature Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, and Zac Brown Band (open-ing July 22). Guitars from the Bachman-Gretsch Collection is a visually stunning window into the evolution of the instrument, from the early 1930s to the 1980s (closing July 31). Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Upgrade to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum pack-age, and include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org
FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS919 Broadway. There is always something to mar-vel over in the spacious galleries of this magnifi-cent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. fristcenter.org
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GRAND OLE OPRY2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-run-ning live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Janson, David Nail, Del McCoury Band, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm; Wednesday (through August 10) at 7 pm. 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 country’s most famous show, in-cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en-trance, 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 per-formances 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 HERMITAGEHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of
Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol-ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13–18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com
HISTORIC COLLINSVILLEStep 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 in a living history, nineteenth-century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities through-out the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open May 15–October 15, Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm, (931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com
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HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Call (615) 416-2001 or go to countrymusichalloffame.com.
JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna-tional 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. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, ap-parel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. 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. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fas-cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org
THE LOTZ HOUSE1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction
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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.
SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.
ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by leg-endary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire fam-ily. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.
NASHVILLE ZOO3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the ev-eryday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian par-
rots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your tick-et to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between your animal adventures, be sure to take a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, or even step back in time on the walking tour at our Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. (615) 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don’t Just Visit Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shop-ping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway – Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction that takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. trolleytours.com
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the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building’s construction as you peruse arti-facts from more than a century of entertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com
SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmo-sphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both
THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproduc-tions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.
RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an ener-getic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. radnorlake.org
RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as
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TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm on Sundays. Free admission. (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324, tnmuseum.org
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to
Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s long-time drummer. Audiences continue to give stand-ing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, mid-town. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran-quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit chapel.upperroom.org.
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