Nashville Vacation Guide 2011

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2011 Nashville Vacation guide
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I.T. Director Yancey Bond music calls us home 4
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Rachael Goldsberry expanding the playlist 8
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Accounts Payable Coordinator Maria McFarland songs for all seasons 10
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Office Manager/Accounts Receivable FACTS & information 15
Coordinator Shelly Miller
Sales Support Manager Cindy Hall
Attractions 17
Additional photography provided by The Shopping 43
Nashville convention & visitors bureau,
the grand old opry, Wolf hoffmann and donn jones. Sports & Recreation 46
Chairman Greg Thurman Lodging 48

President/Publisher Bob Schwartzman
Executive Vice President Ray Langen Events 63
Senior V.P./Sales Todd Potter, Carla Thurman
Senior V.P./Operations Casey Hester Tours & Transportation 68
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V.P./External Communications Teree Caruthers Dining 75
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Music Calls Us
Home
Perhaps it’s the Southern hospitality, or the
abundance of honky-tonks. Or maybe it’s attractions like the
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and the Parthenon.
Not to mention all of the fabulous festivals, museums,
restaurants and nightlife that visitors will find here. Whatever
the reason, Nashville is a hit destination with guests from
across the globe.
A Starring Role “I like this town, it’s
From Nashville’s early days, music has really great. This
had a starring role. That legacy has given
town is about music.
rise to numerous landmarks that tell the
story of American entertainment. It’s about the kind
Take the historic Ryman Auditorium, for of music I like.”
example. You can almost hear the infectious
laugh of Minnie Pearl ringing from the
Otis Blackwell
rafters and the lingering notes of Johnny
Cash’s guitar. Make no mistake, however,
the Ryman isn’t simply a monument to the
past – it’s one of the world’s most venerated
performance halls and a magnet for today’s
top artists from all musical genres.
Music City knows how to honor its past
while embracing its future. For example, the
Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest-running
radio show, broadcasts live each week with
a mix of legendary performers and current
chart-climbers, and the Music City Walk of
Fame honors many of those same artists
who have made an impact on the city’s
musical scene.
Other venerable places such as Hatch
Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B, Tootsies
Orchid Lounge and the Country Music Hall
of Fame® and Museum helped set the stage
Ryman Auditorium
for Nashville to become the place where hits
are made and played. That legacy continues
at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Center for the Visual Arts and Cheekwood
where the Grammy-award-winning Nashville Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, the
Symphony performs, the famed Bluebird Cafe,
city pays homage to local, regional and
The Loveless Cafe and The Loveless Barn.
nationally ranked artists.
Larger-than-life sculptural works are
More Than a prominent, too, including the joyous
One-Hit Wonder Musica sculpture in the heart of Music
The city’s impressive repertoire Row, the contemporary Ghost Ballet along
encompasses visual arts, history, nature downtown’s Riverfront or the incredible re-
and family fun. From the famed Stieglitz creation of Athena inside the Parthenon.
Collection – including works by Picasso, Guests also have the ability to travel back
Cézanne and Renoir – at the Carl Van in time at the city’s numerous historic sites,
Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University to including The Hermitage, Home of Andrew
the ever-changing exhibits at the Frist Jackson, Belle Meade Plantation and Belmont
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“I just spent a few months living and

working in Nashville, Tennessee, which
was an incredible experience. Never
have I met such warm people, heard
such good music, eaten so much fried
chicken … I could go on and on.”
Gwyneth Palt row – goop.com, Paltrow’s blog
Mansion. The plantation homes accurately

depict life in the antebellum South and stand
in stark contrast to the city’s very modern
skyline. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
is another example of blending the old with
the new, as the decidedly modern sculptures
tell the colorful tale of Tennessee’s history.
The common thread weaving together
Nashville’s past and present is an
appreciation for innovation and creativity.
It’s the same spirit that has led the city to
become one of the world’s most unique
destinations. And it’s the underlying reason
Nashville Predators
why music calls us home.
Expanding the
Playlist
There’s always something new and
noteworthy in Nashville, making
every visit fresh and exciting.
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Splash Down the city’s entertainment scene and is the site
Nashville Shores recently undertook the of many concerts. The barn also is home to an
largest expansion in the water park’s history, ongoing series, Music City Roots, a weekly live
doubling the size of the wet and wild venue. broadcast on Lightning 100 radio that features
The multimillion dollar development brings a roster of established singers and songwriters,
the surf to Music City with a 25,000-square- along with newcomers, for a mere $10 per
foot Breaker Bay wave pool, which is capable ticket. A number of unique retail shops and
of producing five different wave patterns up to galleries are located on-site. For a calendar of
4 feet in height. After jumping the waves, relax events, visit www.lovelessbarn.com or
on the 1,000-foot-long lazy river or catch some www.musiccityroots.com.
rays on the new, 30,000-square-foot lounge and
food deck. The new additions join the park’s
Getting Around Downtown
The Music City Circuit is a fun, free way
slippery slides, beachside swimming, children’s
to get around downtown. The colorful buses
play area and watercraft rentals. For more
travel two downtown routes, making it easy for
information, go to www.nashvilleshores.com.
visitors and downtown workers to navigate the
Celebrating the Hits city center. The Green Circuit, which connects
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and the restaurant- and retail-laden Gulch with
Museum has made significant additions downtown, runs every day until midnight. The
and renovations to the core exhibition, Sing Blue Circuit serves key destinations between
Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and
Music. The expansion brings the story of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. For more
country music forward in time to include information, go to www.nashvillemta.org.
artifacts from today’s hottest superstars,
including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban,
And Still More
Music City is constantly evolving and
Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley. The museum
adding new restaurants, nightclubs,
has also recently acquired the entire collection
shopping and other attractions. Retail giant
of professional memorabilia from the late
Nordstrom is under construction at The
Tammy Wynette for a biographical display on
Mall at Green Hills, slated to open in fall
the First Lady of Country Music. In addition,
2011. The Patterson House, Margaritaville
the blockbuster exhibit Family Tradition: The
and Urban Flats are just a few examples of
Williams Family Legacy, on the Hank Williams
places that are bringing a new infusion of
family, continues through 2011. For details,
flavor to the city.
check out www.countrymusichalloffame.org.
Tracing Musical Roots

Already a popular destination for travelers Become our Friend,
from around the globe, The Loveless Cafe Follower and Fan!
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Loveless Barn, to its campus in 2009. The new
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Clockwise from top: Music City Roots show at The Loveless Barn; The Patterson House; Nashville Shores
Songs for All
Seasons
“Some cities are just made for music,” noted MSN Travel
in choosing the 15 World’s Best Cities and Festivals for Music Lovers. While it’s
not surprising Nashville made the list, it’s certainly an honor to be recognized
among the great entertainment capitals such as Tokyo, London, Los Angeles,
Milan, Miami and New York.
No matter what the season, Music City always has something to sing about.
Go to www.visitmusiccity.com for additional listings of what’s happening
throughout the year.
SPRING
Awesome April
So many events are scheduled in April
that the month can only be described as
awesome! The Tin Pan South songwriters’
festival, Music City Walk of Fame
Induction Ceremony, Nashville Film
Festival and the Country Music Marathon
& ½ Marathon kick off a spring blooming
with festivities.
SUMMER
Hot Events
Summer in Nashville heats up with big
events in June and July. The CMA Music
Festival is the hottest ticket in town, as
country music stars perform their hits on
stages throughout downtown for four days
Left: Music City Marathon & 1/2 Marathon;

Right: country music star Julianne Hough
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in early June. The CMT Music Awards decorations envelop the city in the spirit
coincide with the festival. of the season. Throughout November and
Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! December, the city features a full slate of
celebrates America’s birthday with food, family cultural celebrations, concerts, theatrical
fun and great live music along the banks of the performances and historic events.
Cumberland River. Ring out the old and sing in the new –
As darkness descends, headline acts take Music City’s Bash on Broadway features a
the stage for an evening of entertainment live concert (Phil Vassar headlined in 2010),
that culminates with one of the nation’s fireworks and an 80-foot Guitar Drop® as
most spectacular fireworks displays thousands count down the seconds to a
synced to patriotic favorites performed Happy New Year.
by the Grammy-award-winning Nashville There’s no room for the winter doldrums
Symphony. The event has been named an as long as you are in Nashville. Although
AOL CityGuide Top Booms With a View. there’s a chill in the February air, the Music
Nashville has been selected as the host City Soul Series warms the hearts of
city for July’s National Folk Festival for a everyone who loves jazz and R&B.
three-year engagement beginning in 2011.
The longest-running, multiethnic music
festival in the nation will celebrate its 75th
anniversary in Music City in 2013. More online
AUTUMN Click here to check out
Full Out Fall our Featured Events.
Jazz on the lawn of a historic home, the
African Street Fair, barbecue cook-offs,
handmade crafts, Titans football and
Predators hockey are all on Nashville’s
fall calendar.
As the weather turns cooler,“Country
Music’s Biggest Night” celebrates the
industry’s hottest stars during the nationally
televised Country Music Association
Awards in early November. The semiannual
Music City Walk of Fame Induction
Ceremony also takes place during CMA week.
And speaking of music, you won’t want to
miss the World of Bluegrass, the Americana
Music Festival or Next Big Nashville either.
WINTER
Happy Holidays
There’s no place like Nashville for the
holidays. Lavish lights and elaborate
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Clockwise from top left: Kid Rock;
Music City’s Bash on Broadway;
Tennessee Titans; actress and producer
Jane Seymour at the Nashville Film
Festival; Damien Horne at B.B. King’s
Blues Club and Restaurant
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Facts &
Information
Visitor Information International Services
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Foreign Currency Exchange
Bureau (CVB) operates two downtown Regions Bank
Visitor Information Centers (VIC), offering Downtown and most branches: (615) 748-2941
discounted attraction tickets, special hotel
rates, a plethora of brochures and coupons, Nashville International Airport
and concierge assistance. Wright Travel Business Center: (615) 275-2660
Translation Services
501 Broadway (615) 259-4747 Foreign Language Institute
The VIC in the glass tower of the 404 James Robertson Pkwy.
Bridgestone Arena, located at the corner (615) 741-7579
of Fifth Avenue South and Broadway, has a
gift shop and wireless café with a large Japan Tour Service
selection of Nashville souvenirs. Open Sekisui International Tours
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through 2941 Michigan Ave.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. St. Louis, Mo. 63118
(314) 773-4100, Fax: (314) 773-4109
150 Fourth Ave. N. (615) 259-4730 Receptive operator specializing in custom
The VIC in the US Bank Building, Japanese tours for business or pleasure.
at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and
Commerce Street, features music-themed Health-care Services
giftware, art and accessories, as well as free 3rd and Church Healthcare
maps. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 301 Church St.
through Friday. (615) 255-7902
Nashville City Maps Relocation Services

City maps are available at the VIC, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Nashville International Airport, the Nashville 211 Commerce St., Ste. 100
Convention Center, the Metropolitan Courthouse (615) 743-3000
and in most hotel lobbies.
Nashville Area Hispanic
Disability Services Chamber of Commerce
Disability Information Office P.O. Box 40541, 37204
Howard Office Building, information (615) 216-5737
and referral office: (615) 862-6492 Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce
MTA Access Ride 4121 Clarksville Pike, Ste. 8
Wheelchair-equipped van service: (615) 876-9634
(615) 880-3970. Nashville Downtown Partnership
Call in advance for reservations. 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G150
$2.50 flat rate. (615) 743-3090
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visitors to view our rotating exhibits of beautiful art.
key to symbols We are in the heart of downtown near easy parking.
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Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd.,
862-5160. Brings science to life through interactive exhibits
Art Galleries such as the Adventure Tower, Body Quest, the Sudekum
Planetarium shows and daily science programs. Encourage
The Arts Company, 215 Fifth Ave. N., 254-2040. A prime your child’s imagination and curiosity through the wonders
art destination in downtown Nashville since 1996. Located in of science at the Adventure Science Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
a historic building with a welcoming environment featuring Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sun. Closed Thanksgiving and
fresh, original, contemporary artwork. New exhibits monthly, Christmas. Credit Cards: www.adventuresci.com
opening during First Art Saturday receptions. Curatorial and
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project service. Credit Cards:
www.theartscompany.com Adventureworks, P.O. Box 58614, 297-2250. Featuring
adventures and challenges for individuals, families and
Kraus Gallery at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel,
groups of all types. Experience the thrill of riding nine ziplines
2100 West End Ave., #105, 321-0500. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
as you glide through the canopy tour, or test your skills on the
Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Free. www.krausgallery.com
High Challenge Course. Climb up 30 feet and take the
LeQuire Gallery, 4304 Charlotte Ave., 298-4611. Quantum Leap, or have your friends pull you up to soaring
The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings heights, then fly through the air on our giant swing.
and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits www.adventureworks.com
change quarterly. Work from sculptor Alan LeQuire, best
Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington,
known for Musica and Athena Parthenos is always on view.
395-0102. Founded by Kix Brooks in 2005, located 25
Studio tours available. Credit Cards:
minutes south of Nashville. We invite you to come experience
www.lequiregallery.com
our award-winning wines, spectacular vineyard views from
Rymer Gallery, 233 Fifth Ave. N., 752-6030. our covered deck and breathtaking sunsets. Tastings are free.
Nashville’s largest contemporary gallery, featuring works Credit Cards: www.arringtonvineyards.com
by more than 40 artists from all over the world. Located on Advertising Partner, p. 18
Fifth Avenue of the Arts, in the epicenter of Nashville’s
central business district. Credit Cards: Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Pk., 356-0501,
www.therymergallery.com (800) 270-3991 Ext. 25. A 30-acre historic site six
miles west of Nashville. In the late 19th century, the farm
Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Pl. encompassed 5,400 acres and was one of the largest private
near 24th Ave., Sarratt Student Center, 322-2471. Gallery estates in Nashville. The farm was a thoroughbred nursery
features 10 exhibits each year of contemporary art by famous for breeding and training championship race horses.
regional and national artists. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Recent Kentucky Derby winners and racing legends can trace
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Summer months, holiday and their bloodlines back to Belle Meade. Admission fee.
semester breaks: the gallery closes at 4:30 p.m. each day Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards:
and is closed on weekends. www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt www.bellemeadeplantation.com
Tinney Contemporary, 237 Fifth Ave. N., 255-7816.
Nashville’s premier modern art gallery, representing a broad Belmont Mansion, 1900 Belmont Blvd., 460-5459.
spectrum of museum-quality collected artists. We welcome Completed in 1853, Belmont was recognized as one of the
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Stop and Smell
the Roses
Located in Walk of Fame Park in
downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth
Avenue and Demonbreun), the Nashville
Music Garden is a “living” walk of fame
filled with more than six dozen breeds of
roses and daylilies named in honor of
the music and artists synonymous with
Nashville. The garden, created as a way
to recognize these artists, their songs
and other music industry leaders – and
also beautify Music City – is the first to
assemble all the flowers of the Nashville
Music Garden Collection in one place
for the public to enjoy.
The idea for the Nashville Music Garden

was born when country music legend
Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake Nashville Music Garden Collection.
rose to garden founder and friend Pat Visitors can also find the flowers in
Bullard. Since that fateful beginning, Centennial Park, at Owen Bradley
both the collection and support for the Memorial Park, on the grounds of
garden has continued to grow. World- Belmont University, at the famous
renowned hybridizers regularly name Loveless Cafe, and soon at The
roses to honor those artists and songs Fontanel Mansion & Farm.
in need of recognition, while already
recognized celebrity friends of the The garden is funded by LifeWorks
garden such as Barbara Mandrell, Pam Foundation and is supported by
Tillis, Brenda Lee and Lynn Anderson MetroParks, the Nashville Convention &
lend a hand to spread the word about Visitors Bureau, the Country Music Hall of
the garden to their fans. Fame® and Museum, the Hilton Downtown
Nashville and the Nashville Rose Society.
Walk of Fame Park is not the only place For more information or to donate, visit
to “stop and smell the roses” of the www.nashvillemusicgarden.com.
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most elaborate and unusual homes in the antebellum South.
The home’s mistress, Adelicia Acklen, secretly conspired
with both Confederate and Union forces to emerge from the
Civil War with her fortune intact. Guided tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.belmontmansion.com
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James

Robertson Pkwy., 741-5280, (888) TNPARKS. 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. The park also
includes a large carillon, World War II memorial, 2,000-seat
amphitheater and visitor center. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free.
www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial/
Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin, 794-0903.

Home of the New York Times bestseller The Widow of the
South, Carnton was a field hospital after the 1864 Battle of
Franklin. Restored garden and Confederate cemetery on-site.
Guided tours available. Joint ticket offered with The Carter
House. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. Noon-5 p.m.;
Closed most major holidays. www.battleoffranklintrust.org
The Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin,

791-1861. Built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, The Carter
House is nationally known for its role in the Civil War. The
house was caught in the center of the Battle of Franklin and
still bears the scars of the battle, with more than 1,000 bullet
holes still visible. Joint ticket offered with Carnton Plantation.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Closed most
major holidays. Admission fee. Discounts: Military. 57469
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Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100,

646-9977, (800) 282-2276. Nashville’s first professional
theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for
more than 40 years. Evening buffet: 6-7:30 p.m., show
8 p.m. Sun. buffet: noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Admission
fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards:
www.dinnertheatre.com
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art,

1200 Forrest Park Dr., 356-8000. A 55-acre botanical
garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate.
The attraction boasts nationally recognized collections of
American and contemporary painting and sculpture, a
botanical garden named in the top five by Southern Living
magazine and year-round family-friendly activities.
Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.cheekwood.org
Cooter’s Place Nashville, 2613 McGavock Pk., 872-8358.

Dukes of Hazzard museum and theme store operated by Ben
“Cooter” Jones. Featuring the General Lee, props, memorabilia
and personal appearances by original cast members. Discounts:
Military. Credit Cards: www.cootersplace.com
Corsair Artisan Distillery, 1200 Clinton St., #110,

321-9109. An independent craft distillery handcrafting small
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For the Young at Heart
Nashville is a city with a wealth of activities for active seniors.
The city’s mild climate makes it easy to spend time outdoors. If you’re into animals,
the Nashville Zoo showcases exotic creatures from around the world in natural
habitats with nice walking paths that meander through the grounds.
Speaking of strolling, you won’t want to miss the beautiful gardens and sculpture
trail at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art.
When it’s time to head inside, there are just as many options. While at Cheekwood,
check out the rotating art exhibitions and permanent displays in the Cheek Mansion,
which is worth seeing for its stunning architectural features.
Other attractions worth a visit include the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the
Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University, the Parthenon, Lane Motor Museum,
the Upper Room Chapel and Museum of Christian Art, and the many art galleries
that call Nashville home. Country fans will enjoy stargazing at the Country Music
Hall of Fame® and Museum, too.
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
welcomes visitors for tours of the distillery with tasting room

visits for those 21 and up. 4-8 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 2-8 p.m. Sat.
www.corsairartisan.com
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum,

222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2001, (800) 852-6437. In the heart
of downtown Nashville’s vibrant entertainment district, the
130,000-square-foot museum offers breathtaking views of
the city and is conveniently located within walking distance of
major downtown hotels and the Nashville Convention Center.
Event space includes an 11,000-square-foot glass-roofed
conservatory, four theaters, the elegant Hall of Fame rotunda
and 40,000 square feet of gallery space. Admission fee.
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military. Credit Cards:
www.countrymusichalloffame.org
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A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge,

3665 Knight Dr., Whites Creek, Weekdays: 242-6201,
Weekends: 876-1029. Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing,
hiking, hayrides, fishing, campfires, cowboy singing,
gunfights, bonfires, hayrides, Wild West shows and campfire
supper. Call for reservations. Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.acowboytown.com
Cumberland Caverns, 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd.,

McMinnville, (931) 668-4396. Discover Tennessee’s largest
show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Daily scenic walking
tours, daytime adventure trips and overnight spelunking with

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camping in the cave for groups. Every Saturday at 1 p.m.
wild caving without reservations. Tours conducted daily.
May-Aug. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept.-April 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.cumberlandcaverns.com
Falcon Rest Mansion, 2645 Faulkner Springs Rd.,

McMinnville, (931) 668-4444. In 1896 Gorilla Pants
manufacturer Clay Faulkner promised his wife the grandest
mansion in Tennessee. Today it’s been called Tennessee’s
Biltmore by PBS, and some say the 10,000-square-foot
Victorian mansion is presided over by a friendly ghost. Tours,
gift shop and tea room daily. Lunch available. Admission fee.
Credit Cards: www.falconrest.com
Fontanel Attractions, 4225 Whites Creek Pk.,

Whites Creek, 724-1600. Located on a sprawling 130-plus
acres is a unique entertainment venue offering tours of
Barbara Mandrell’s former mansion, private events, an
outdoor music venue, the Farm House Restaurant, a museum
and hiking trails. Free. www.fontanelmansion.com
Fort Nashborough, Riverfront Park, 862-8400. Nashville

was founded when James Robertson led his group of
pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River and built Fort
Nashborough. This replica of the original settlement reflects
the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Self- Carnton Plantation in Franklin
guided tour. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun., weather permitting.
Free. www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnashborough.asp
exhibitions from local, regional, national and international
Fort Negley, Adjacent to Adventure Science Center and sources. The center also features the interactive ArtQuest
Greer Stadium, 862-8470. Listed on the National Register gallery, educational programs, gift shop and cafe. Youth 18
of Historic Places, Fort Negley was the largest and most and under free. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military.
important Union fortification built after Nashville fell in 1862
Credit Cards: www.fristcenter.org
during the Civil War. The complex design was built primarily
by slaves and free black workers conscripted into service. Advertising Partner, p. 26
Free. www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnegley
General Jackson Showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr.,
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, 458-3930. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises
244-3340. The family-friendly Frist Center is a world-class the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious
art complex dedicated to an ever-changing schedule of meals. Special-event cruises are offered throughout the year
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with holiday shows beginning in mid-November. Lunch and
dinner cruises; call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com
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George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center, 1950 Cascade

Hollow Rd., Tullahoma, (931) 857-3124 Ext. 229. Visit the
distillery to discover George Dickel’s award-winning whiskey
and its time-honored traditions. The visitor center is filled
with antiques and special memories. www.georgedickel.com
Grand Old Golf & Go Karts, 2444 Music Valley Dr.,

871-4701. This award-winning miniature golf complex with
three courses and a large game room is also the mid-state’s
largest go-kart track. Near Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Convention Center in Music Valley. Year-round. Admission fee.
www.grandoldgolf.net
Grand Ole Opry, 2802 Opryland Dr., Grand Ole Opry

House, 871-OPRY. The Grand Ole Opry is the show that made
country music famous. Country’s best – including the new
stars, superstars and legends of the genre – share the stage
several times each week. Opry members include giants in
country music, such as Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Carrie
Underwood and Brad Paisley, to name just a few.
Shows at 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; additional seasonal performances
at 9:30 p.m. Sat.; Tue. shows March-Dec. Admission fee.
Discounts: Military, Web. www.opry.com
Hatch Show Print, 316 Broadway, 256-2805. Owned and 57724

operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum,
Hatch has been in business since 1879 and is one of the
nation’s oldest-known letterpress poster shops. Hatch has
created original art for vaudeville, circuses, Grand Ole Opry
stars, concerts and sporting events. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Free. www.hatchshowprint.com
The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson,

4580 Rachel’s Ln., 889-2941. Experience an American
adventure at the home of our nation’s seventh president,
Andrew Jackson. Guides in period costume welcome guests
to this grand 1837 mansion. Enjoy tours highlighting slave life
on this 1,120-acre farm, and explore the many other historic
structures, heirloom garden and tomb where the president
and his wife are buried. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA,
Military, Web. Credit Cards:
www.thehermitage.com
Historic Franklin. This beautiful 15-block downtown district

features century-old restored buildings. Go back in time with
more than 70 retail and specialty shops, art galleries, antique
shops, restaurants and more. www.visitwilliamson.com
Historic RCA Studio B, Tours depart from Country Music

Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. Get an up-close
look at the Home of 1,000 Hits, where Elvis, Chet Atkins,
Dolly Parton and many more made music. From the 1950s
through the 1970s, more than 35,000 songs were recorded
here. Hours vary, call for details. Admission fee.
www.countrymusichalloffame.com

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Jack Daniel Distillery, 182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg,
(931) 759-6357. The oldest registered distillery in the
country and among the most prestigious listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy
distillery tours and observe the famous whiskey-making
process perfected in 1866. Multilingual brochures.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
www.jackdaniels.com
Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show, 1122 Eastdale Ave.,

585-2966. Moments to Remember is the mid-South’s most
authentic oldies show. Get lost in the music of the 1950s
and 1960s. www.nashvilleoldies.com
Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pk., 742-7445.

Cars with two heads, two engines or three wheels. These
and other oddities make up this unique collection of 150 cars
and motorcycles at the home of the largest European
collection in the United States. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu.-Mon.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admission fee. Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards:
www.lanemotormuseum.org
Laser Quest, 166 Second Ave. N., 256-2560. An interactive

adventure game for ages 5-85. Unbeatable fun for social or
group outings, student trips, sports teams, family reunions
and corporate team-building events. Private bookings
available. www.laserquest.com
Lotz House, 111 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 790-7190. Guided 58638
tour of the Civil War house, which is on the National Register

of Historic Places, with fine antiques and stories of the Lotz
family during the Battle of Franklin. The houses sits on the
center of the battlefield and still bears the scars from the
battle. We also offer a guided walking tour of the Franklin
battlefield. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Web.
Credit Cards: www.lotzhouse.com
Maker’s Mark, 6200 Dutchman’s Ln., Ste. 103,

Louisville, KY, (502) 459-7884. Seeing is believing. If you’re
ever out in our neck of the woods, stop by the distillery to see
your whiskey being made in person. There’s nothing like it.
Tours every hour on the half-hour 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Mon.-Sat. March-Dec., 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sun.
All times are Eastern Time. Free. www.makersmark.com
Military History Branch of The Tennessee State

Museum, Fifth Ave. and Deaderick St., War Memorial Bldg.,
741-2692. The museum features exhibits on America’s
involvement in foreign wars from the Spanish American War
to World War II. Exhibits showcase weapons, uniforms and
more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Free. www.tnmuseum.org
Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, Corner of Gleaves and

600 Ninth Ave. S., 902-9566, 242-8000. An interactive
mystery play with live music and comedy, plus a served dinner.
Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe suspects
with play money and try to solve the crime. Nashville’s only
dinner theater downtown. Off-site shows available.
Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show at 7 p.m. every Sat. Call for
weeknight shows. Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, Military.
Credit Cards: www.missjeannes.com

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Music Valley Merchants Association,
2416 Music Valley Dr., 400-9919. Live music, shopping,
camping, food, fun and more. Some of the most unique
Nashville attractions are located here, too. Once home to
historic buffalo on Rudy’s Farm in the 1960s, the largest
herd west of the Mississippi River, Music Valley is now the
place people roam to have fun Nashville-style. With
everything at your fingertips and in walking distance, Music
Valley has more to do than anywhere else in Music City.
Free. www.visitmusiccity.com/musicvalleymerchants
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St.,

254-9103. A nonprofit professional theater founded in
1931 by the Junior League of Nashville and recognized as
the oldest children’s theater in the United States. Nashville
Children’s Theatre was recently ranked one of the top five
children’s theaters in the United States by Time magazine.
Show times vary, call for details. Admission fee.
Discounts: Web. Credit Cards:
www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre,

2620 Music Valley Dr., 885-4747, (800) 308-5779.
One of the city’s most popular dinner shows, Nashville
Nightlife showcases The Best of Country Music Show.
Enjoy songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s
superstars. Throughout the season, guest stars appear, such
as Opry star Jeannie Seely and Hee Haw’s Steve Hall and
Shotgun Red. Located approximately one and a quarter miles
from the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and
57164 Grand Ole Opry. Dinner served. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.,
breakfast shows begin at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 5:30
p.m., dinner shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Discounts: Web.
Credit Cards: www.nashvillenightlife.com
Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050.

A 385-acre family recreation destination located 10 minutes
from downtown. It comprises a water park, 20 group event
sites, an event management team, festival areas, marina,
mini-golf, boat and Jet Ski rental, and other attractions.
Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.nashvilleshores.com
Nashville Visitor Information Center – Broadway,

501 Broadway, 780-9401. In the glass tower of the
Bridgestone Arena, this VIC has a gift shop with a large
selection of exclusive Nashville souvenirs. The information
center also offers discounted attraction tickets, special hotel
rates, a variety of brochures, coupons, concierge assistance,
live music and a relaxing atmosphere. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. www.visitmusiccity.com
Nashville Visitor Information Center – Fourth Avenue,

150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250, 259-4768. In the U.S. Bank
building, this VIC features music-themed giftware, art and
home accessories. The information center also offers
discounted attraction tickets, special hotel rates, a variety of
brochures, coupons and concierge assistance. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. www.visitmusiccity.com
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Put Your
Game Face On
No matter what your sport, Nashville
offers a lot of ways to get in the game.
Enjoy challenging resort and public golf
courses, an array of indoor and outdoor
tennis facilities and multiple running
events, including the annual Country Music
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, drawing 30,000
runners to the starting line each April.
If you prefer the action from the sidelines,

then the pros with the NFL Tennessee
Titans, NHL Nashville Predators and AAA
Nashville Sounds are sure to give you a
reason to cheer.
For those who like their sports at lightning

speed, there are NASCAR, Indy and
ARCA races at area speedways.
With approximately 20 local colleges and

universities, collegiate sports are in play
every season of the year. Fans will also want
to visit the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame,
paying tribute to the state’s athletic legends.
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Adventure Science Center and Sudekum Planetarium
Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Rd., 833-1534. Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN.
Featuring a wide variety of exotic animals from around the Opry Mills is the ultimate shopping adventure, with more than
world thriving in natural habitats. The zoo offers animal shows, 200 outlet and specialty retailers, dining and entertainment
keeper talks, historic home and farm, Jungle Gym playground, venues under one roof. Featuring Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-
gift shops and concession areas. Admission fee. Bear WorkshopTM, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Harry and
Discounts: Military. Credit Cards: David – just to name a few. Complimentary wheelchair
www.nashvillezoo.org rentals. Stroller rentals available. Temporarily closed.
Advertising Partner, inside front cover Please call for further information. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon St., 832-5242. Advertising Partner, p. 34
Nashville Opera, Tennessee’s largest professional opera
company, is among the most successful regional companies Parthenon, 2600 West End Ave., Centennial Park,
in the nation. It plays to more than 45,000 people annually 862-8431. The world’s only full-scale replica of the famous
through its main stage and touring performances. Greek temple, Nashville’s Parthenon stands in Centennial
www.nashvilleopera.org Park and features the city’s art museum and Athena
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Parthenos. At almost 42 feet in height, she is the tallest
indoor sculpture in the Western world. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tue.-Sat., 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. June-Aug. Admission fee.
www.parthenon.org
Purity Dairy, 360 Murfreesboro Rd., 760-2271,

(800) 947-MILK. A tasty visit to our ice-cream factory
features a 15-minute movie about our milk plant and a
viewing of the ice-cream plant process. Admission fee.
www.puritydairies.com
Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Reservations

and ticketing: 889-3060, Administrative offices: 458-8700.
Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a
must-see. Take a self-guided tour, see the Johnny & June at
the Ryman exhibit and have your picture taken on the Opry’s
most famous stage. Backstage tours are also available, and
you can record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio.
Return at night for a premier concert event. Evening show
times vary. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military.
Credit Cards: www.ryman.com
Sarratt Cinema at Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Pl.

near 24th Ave., Sarratt Student Center, 343-6666. Cinema
features second-run, foreign, classic and independent films
fall, winter and spring. Call or visit website for schedule.
Free. www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt
Scarritt-Bennett Center, 1008 19th Ave. S., 340-7500,

(866) 420-5486. A 10-acre, tree-filled oasis in the heart
of the city with award-winning collegiate Gothic architecture. 57890
Today, Scarritt-Bennett is a conference and retreat center.

Outdoor labyrinth, art gallery, self-guided and pre-arranged
tours available. Credit Cards:
www.scarrittbennett.org
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Pl.,

687-6500. This incredible performance venue is among the
best acoustically in the world. Located in the SoBro district,
the Schermerhorn completes a quadrangle of downtown
entertainment venues and is home base for the
internationally renowned Nashville Symphony.
Credit Cards: www.nashvillesymphony.org
Sumner County CVB, P.O. Box 957, Gallatin, 230-8474,

(888) 301-7866. See nine historic sites, two wineries, the
former home of Conway Twitty at Trinity Music City USA,
shop and eat on the historic square and visit the area’s
outdoor shopping complex. www.sumnercvb.com
Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Ellington Agricultural

Center, 837-5197. The museum has an extensive collection
of home and farm artifacts from the 19th and early 20th
centuries. Also on the property is a log cabin community
with a wooded trail and gardens. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Open weekends for special events. Closed holidays. Free.
www.tnagmuseum.org
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum,

501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, 242-4750. Visitors can
play virtual reality one-on-one basketball, strength-train like
an Olympic swimmer, hop in a kayak to simulate shooting the

rapids on the Ocoee River and learn more about Tennessee’s starring John Beardsley transports the audience through
sports heroes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Admission fee. six eras of The King’s career. With more than 30 songs and
Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: www.tshf.net five costume changes, this show thrills audiences of all ages.
6:30 p.m. seating, 7 p.m. show Mon. and Thu.
Tennessee State Capitol, Charlotte Ave. between Sixth and March-Nov. Box office opens at 10 a.m. day of show.
Seventh Ave., 741-2692, 741-0830. Designed by William Admission fee. Credit Cards:
Strickland, the historic Tennessee State Capitol looks much www.thenashvilleking.com
as it did when completed in 1859. One of the oldest working Advertising Partner, p. 34 and 41
antebellum capitols in the nation, several areas have been
restored to their 19th-century appearance. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Upper Room Chapel and Museum of Christian Art,
Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. Free. www.tnmuseum.org 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207. Features international Christian
art, including a life-size woodcarving of The Last Supper.
Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deadrick St., 741-2692. Enjoy more than 100 nativity scenes November through
One of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive January and the Passion story in art, plus Ukrainian eggs
exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people, March through May. Donations encouraged. Free bus &
plus special sections on American Indians, pioneers, the car parking. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat.
antebellum age and the Civil War. Check www.tnmuseum.org Closed Sun. and holidays. Free. Credit Cards:
for changing exhibitions. www.tnmuseum.org www.upperroom.org/chapel
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Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum, 636 Farrell Pkwy., Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave., Station B,
832-8197. Built in 1799 by Judge John Overton, Travellers 322-7311. Located one and a half miles from downtown
Rest is Nashville’s oldest historic house open to the public. Nashville. Vanderbilt is home to more than 300 tree and
Travellers Rest offers both self-guided and guided tours of shrub varieties and was designated a national arboretum in
the grounds and the historic buildings. Special tours and 1988. Buildings on the original campus date to its founding
holiday events are also offered. Ample parking at no cost. in 1873. www.vanderbilt.edu
Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Web. Credit Cards:
www.travellersrestplantation.org Wave Country, 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., 885-1052.
Dive into this wave action, freshwater pool and waterslide
A Tribute to the KING: Through the Years 1953-1977, complex, including two speed slides dropping from a 40-foot
2416 Music Valley Dr., Texas Troubadour Theatre, 758-0098, tower. Packing your own picnic is acceptable, and floats can
(866) 811-2502. This high-energy, live musical biography be rented. 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial
Day-Labor Day (weekends only after the first day of school
in mid-Aug.). Admission fee. Discounts: AARP.
www.nashville.gov/parks
Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8211.

Enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps
on the largest dance floor in town. The full menu
showcases Southern and Southwestern taste sensations.
11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission fee. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.wildhorsesaloon.com
Willie Nelson & Friends Museum & General Store,

2613 McGavock Pk., 885-1515. A Nashville tradition for
30 years. The attraction features Nashville’s largest souvenir
57723 shop and a museum dedicated to traditional country music
legends. The museum showcases one of the world’s largest
collections of personal items from Willie Nelson and his many
friends. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.,
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission fee. Discounts: Web.
Credit Cards: www.willienelsongeneralstore.com
Last Supper Carving Wilson County CVB, 233 E. Gay St., Courthouse Annex,
Nativities, Paintings, Sculptures & Gift Shop Lebanon, 453-9655, (800) 789-1327. Organization with a
mission to positively impact the area economy through
Free Admission & Parking external marketing efforts at select markets. Free.
$4.00 Donation Encouraged www.visitwilsoncounty.com
M-F 8:00-4:30 615-340-7207 Yazoo Brewing, 1200 Clinton St., 320-0920. Taste award-
1908 Grand Ave. • Nashville, TN 37212 winning locally brewed ales inside the historic Marathon
www.UpperRoom.org/chapel Motorworks building. Free tours on Saturdays. 4-8 p.m.
Thu. and Fri., 2-8 p.m. Sat. www.yazoobrew.com
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Shopping
If you long for clothes, souvenirs or even home furnishings, spend some time at the city’s
many malls and eclectic shopping districts. Nashville offers both national chains and
unique, independent shops with items to fit any budget.
Berry Hill District, Bransford Ave. & Thompson Ln., trendy clothing and accessories in fun Berry Hill. Look for the
297-8822. Pedestrian-friendly shopping neighborhood with big red purse. www.designerrenaissance.com
locally owned boutiques and restaurants near downtown.
www.berryhilldistrict.com The District, 178 Second Ave. N., Ste. 402, 400-0178. Second
Avenue, Butler’s Run, Lower Broadway and Printers Alley – don’t
Boswell’s Music City Harley-Davidson – Fesslers miss the heart of Nashville, its trendy shops, popular restaurants
Lane, 401 Fesslers Ln., 256-0737. As a Nashville landmark, and hip nightclubs. www.thedistrictnashville.org
Boswell’s Music City Harley-Davidson is located in the heart
Ernest Tubb Record Shops, 417 Broadway,
of historic downtown, supplying the latest in Harley-Davidson
2416 Music Valley Dr., 255-7503. Specializing in
gifts and apparel, along with vintage motorcycles and
hard-to-find classics, traditional country and bluegrass CDs,
photographs that display Nashville motorcycling heritage for
DVDs, books and souvenirs. Open seven days a week.
more than 90 years. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Downtown location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. www.boswellsharley.com
Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Opryland-area location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Advertising Partner, p. 78 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.
Call for winter hours. www.ernesttubb.com
The Cocoa Tree, 1200 Fifth Ave. N., Ste. 104, 255-5060.
Nashville’s own artisan chocolate cafe specializing in award- French’s Shoes & Boots, 126B Second Ave. N., 736-2934.
winning handmade truffles and confections, as well as chocolate French’s Shoes & Boots and Bargain Basement on Second
desserts and beverages. The cafe is located just north of Avenue offers the lowest prices in Nashville on a wide variety
downtown in the historic Germantown district. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. of women’s, men’s and kids’ Western and fashion boots,
Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.thecocoatree.com shoes, sandals, ladies’ handbags and Western wear. Shop our
“buy one get two free” selection. www.musiccityboots.com
CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin,
771-2128. CoolSprings Galleria is an upscale shopping mall Hartmann Factory Store, 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon,
with five department stores, more than 165 specialty shops and 449-8000. Enjoy up to 70 percent off on fine handcrafted
a 500-seat food court. Located 15 miles south of Nashville, it’s luggage, business cases and personal leather accessories.
the perfect place to get a little shopping done. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. www.hartmann.com
Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. www.coolspringsgalleria.com
Hickory Hollow Mall, 5252 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Antioch,
Designer Renaissance Co., 2822 Bransford Ave., 731-3500. More than 1 million square feet of shopping,
297-8822. Women’s consignment, featuring designer and including many national retailers, specialty shops exclusive
Now We’re
Shopping
The savvy shopper will discover a
wonderful array of attractive items at
unique area boutiques, ranging from
handcrafted items by local artisans to
rare recordings and antique treasures.
From the unusual shops in Hillsboro

Village and on 12th Avenue South to
the interesting variety of stores you’ll
find in Green Hills and downtown
Nashville, it’s easy to go home with
a keepsake or two.
There’s no doubt that you’ll find the

perfect gift for that special someone or
an unusual item to call your own at one
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to the mall and a play area perfect for kids of all ages. 10 a.m.- Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN. The
9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. www.hickoryhollowmall.com ultimate shopping adventure, with more than 200 retailers,
dining and entertainment venues under one roof. Featuring
Hill Center Green Hills, 4039 Hillsboro Pk., 252-8100.
Bass Pro Shops, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers
Located in Nashville’s most desirable shopping
Factory Store, IZOD, Sun & Ski Sports and more. Temporarily
neighborhood, the Hill Center Green Hills is a vibrant
closed. Please call for further information. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
addition to the city’s shopping scene, offering unusual local
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
boutiques, restaurants, nationally recognized retailers and
exciting retail discoveries. www.hillcentergreenhills.com Advertising Partner, p. 34
Advertising Partner, p. 45 OSHi International Floral Studio, 206 Capitol Blvd.,
972-5425. Perri Crutcher has been designing for 20 years all
Jefferson Street Shopping District. Visit the historic
over the United States. He returns home to Tennessee after
African-American business district featuring art galleries,
decorating around the world, from such diverse locations as
souvenir shops, spas and many restaurants.
New York, Paris, Istanbul and Asheville, N.C. Crutcher’s
Macy’s. In Nashville for vacation or business? A special creative design instincts were honed under the tutelage of
welcome plus exclusive savings await you. Visit Macy’s top international floral designers, including Ronaldo Maia,
during your trip, and we’ll help you find the season’s hottest Robert Isabel and Christian Tortu. To understand the unique
trends. Best of all, you can use our reserved-for-visitors-only quality of Japanese floral décor, Crutcher studied under the
Savings Pass to save 11 percent on almost everything in the watchful eye of Setuo Kitono, Master of Ikebana and tea
store. With an ID, simply request a Macy’s Welcome Savings flower design. www.oshiflowers.com
Pass from our gift wrap department. (Some exclusions apply.)
The Peanut Shop, 19 Arcade, 256-3394. Located in the
www.visitmacysusa.com
Arcade in downtown Nashville, The Peanut Shop has been
The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., serving Music City since 1927. Once the home of Planters
298-5478. Immerse yourself in the exceptional at Tiffany & Peanuts, the nuts are fresh-roasted and salted daily. Step into
Co., Louis Vuitton, Cole Haan, BCBG Max Azria, Sephora the past and enjoy the taste of fresh-roasting nuts, including
and 100 other fine shops and eateries. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. cashews, almonds, pecans and nuts smothered in milk and
Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. www.themallatgreenhills.com dark chocolate. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. www.nashvillenut.com
Advertising Partner, p. 44 Prime Outlets – Lebanon, One Outlet Village Blvd.,
Metropolitan Wines, 401 Church St., 248-9463. Located Lebanon, 444-0433. More than 50 brand-name outlets,
in the heart of downtown, inside the historic L&C Tower, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor
Metropolitan Wines is a fine wine and spirits store within Factory Store and Coach, an enclosed food court and a
walking distance of the area’s hotels and residences. We offer children’s playground. Special gift bags can be prepared
a great selection of local Tennessee wines. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. for groups, and bus drivers eat free. Only 25 miles east
Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. www.metrowinenashville.com of downtown Nashville on I-40 Exit 238. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.primeoutlets.com
The Museum Store at the Country Music Hall of Fame®
and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2093. One of the RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville,
largest inventories of vintage, import and current country 859-3456. Fashion, fun and food for everyone with four
music titles anywhere. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Closed department stores, 150 stores and 15 eateries. Located
Tue. in Jan. and Feb. www.countrymusichalloffame.com 10 miles north of Nashville, RiverGate is a great place
to shop. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.
Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., www.rivergate-mall.com
880-2001, 880-2000. The market features restaurants,
specialty shops, greenhouses, international foods and open- Schakolad Chocolate Factory, 443 Cool Springs Blvd.,
air spaces with fruits, vegetables, plants, artisanal items and Ste. 107, Franklin, 771-5077. Our signature chocolates are
more. Cooking demonstrations, classes and sampling events prepared with the finest ingredients and presented in the
happening year-round in our demonstration kitchen. time-honored traditions of quality, artistry and innovation.
8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org www.schakolad.com
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The city’s pro teams give fans a lot to cheer about, and the SEC and ASC collegiate games
certainly add to the action. If you want to play, head to one of Nashville’s many recreational
venues to get your game on.
Baseball Recreation
Nashville Sounds, 534 Chestnut St., 242-4371. Triple-A Dave & Buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 514-1202.
affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers offers a great family- Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment
friendly entertainment option. www.nashvillesounds.com where great food, signature drinks and one-of-a-kind fun
can be found under one enormous roof. Offering billiards,
cosmic bowling and more than 150 video and video-
Football simulated games. More than 6,000 square feet available
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, LP Field, for private events. Temporarily closed. Please call for
743-3130. Founded in 1998, this annual postseason college further information. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu., until 1 a.m.
football game pits an SEC team against an ACC rival. The Fri.-Sat. Discounts: WebDisc Group rates available.
game, nationally televised on ESPN, has become a favorite www.daveandbusters.com
Nashville – and national – holiday tradition. Tickets go on Metro SkatePark at Two Rivers Park,
sale to the general public in September through 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., 862-8400. The park offers a
Ticketmaster. www.musiccitybowl.com state-of-the-art facility for skateboarding, freestyle in-line
Tennessee Titans – NFL, One Titans Way, LP Field, Information skating and BMX bike riding. Skaters can perform a range
Line: 565-4178. One of 32 teams participating in the National of tricks, from ollies to pop shuvits, on the ramps, pipes,
Football League, the AFC South Tennessee Titans play in their bowls, oververt and other structural components.
68,800-seat home, LP Field. On the east bank of the www.nashville.gov/parks
Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, the stadium is widely
Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N.,
known for having “the loudest fans.” Regular-season games
862-8490. A $20 million, 145,000-square-foot, year-round
run September through December. www.titansonline.com
family center for ice skating, fitness, swimming and tennis
(indoor and outdoor courts). Individual passes available.
Hockey www.sportsplextennis.com
Nashville Predators – NHL, 501 Broadway, Bridgestone

Arena, Tickets & Information: 770-PUCK. The Nashville
Predators offer a season of their signature, on-the-edge
Spas
excitement. Group tickets available at a discounted rate. Adagio Massage Co. & Spa, 1300 Division St., 777-0602.
All-Inclusive Zone available with game tickets and all-you- Provides spa services and serious results-oriented skin care
can-eat food and beverage. Suites can also be rented in a most relaxing environment.
on a game-night basis. www.nashvillepredators.com
Relâche, 2800 Opryland Dr., 458-1772. Whether to work off
the stresses of the day or for pure pampering, Relâche will
Marathon meet your needs. Guests will enjoy blissful pampering at the
opulent 27,000-square-foot European-inspired spa with
Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, (800) 311-1255. 12 private treatment areas featuring a full range of massage,
The marathon welcomes more than 30,000 runners the last skin renewal, facials, body therapies and nail, hand and foot
Saturday of April. In Music City style, the race features local care, and hairstyling. Indoor/outdoor pool and a state-of-the-
bands every mile and a post-race concert headlined by some art fitness center. Spa: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Reservations
of music’s hottest stars. This certified course is a qualifier for strongly recommended. Fitness center 24 hours. Indoor pool:
the Boston Marathon. www.cmmarathon.com 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Outdoor pool: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
www.gaylordopryland.com
Collegiate Sports Urban Sun Tan Spa, 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 227, 291-6800.
Tanning and automated spa services, along with the sale of
The Nashville area is home to more than 20 colleges and retail products that enhance the tanning and spa experience.
universities that offer sports fans exciting action on nearly www.urbantanspa.com
a year-round basis, highlighted by Southeastern Conference,
Ohio Valley Conference and Atlantic Sun Conference play.
Major athletic programs exist at Belmont University, David
Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University,
Resort Golf
Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University, among Gaylord Springs Golf Links, 18 Springhouse Ln., 458-1730,
others. Contact each school’s athletic department for (866) 51-LINKS. 18 holes; par 72 Discounts: AARP, WebDisc
specific sports schedules and ticket information. www.gaylordsprings.com
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Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd.,
Old Hickory, 847-4001. Two award-winning championship
golf courses offering more than 14,000 yards of challenging
golf. The 6,800-yard General’s Retreat Course received the
highest rating in Tennessee from Golf Digest. Playing up to
7,200 yards, the 300-acre President’s Reserve was ranked
in the top 10 in the state of Tennessee. On-site golf instruction
and Golf Academy led by Class A PGA pros, full food service,
golf shop. 36 holes; par 72 www.hermitagegolf.com
Vanderbilt Legends Club, 1500 Legends Club Ln., Franklin,

791-8100. This 36-hole course features a 19-acre practice
facility, clubhouse, boardroom, tournament management,
club rentals and golf shop. In addition to the outdoor event
pavilion, Legends Grille is available for evening functions.
36 holes; par 71, par 72 www.legendsclub.com
Metropolitan
Golf Courses
Harpeth Hills Golf Course, 2424 Old Hickory Blvd.,
862-8493. 18 holes; par 72
www.nashville.gov/PARKS/golf/harpethhills
McCabe Golf Course, 46th Ave. N. and Murphy Rd.,

862-8491. 27 holes; par 70, par 36
Percy Warner Golf Course, Forrest Park Dr.,

off Belle Meade Blvd., 352-9958. 9 holes; par 34
Shelby Golf Course, South 19th and Fatherland St.,

862-8474. 18 holes; par 72
Ted Rhodes Golf Course, 1901 Ed Temple Blvd.,

862-8463. 18 holes; par 72 Vanderbilt Legends Club
Two Rivers Golf Course, Two Rivers Pkwy. and McGavock,

near Opryland, 889-2675. 18 holes; par 72 Radnor Lake State Park, 1160 Otter Creek Rd., 373-3467.
Radnor Lake State Park is south of downtown Nashville in the
Vinny Links Golf Course, 2009 Sevier St., 880-1720. Oak Hill community. Wildlife and numerous species of plants
Youth Golf Program, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. are found in abundance. This natural area provides scenic,
9 holes; par 28 biological, geological and passive recreational opportunities
not typically found in major metropolitan areas. No picnicking
or swimming allowed in the park. www.radnorlake.org
Lake Activities
Old Hickory Lake, US 31 E., Hendersonville, 822-4846.
On the Cumberland River, just northeast of Nashville, you
Metro Parks
will find plenty of Southern hospitality at Old Hickory Lake. 862-8400. Metro Parks and Recreation has a wide variety
With more than 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles of of facilities and programs across Davidson County. Presently,
shoreline, Old Hickory offers plenty of hiking, fishing, there are 113 parks on more than 10,570 acres, offering
boating, skiing and other lake activities. With no lifeguards something for everyone, including both passive and active
on duty, swim at your own risk. No swimming allowed near recreation. Nashville’s premier urban park, Centennial Park,
or from boat launches. Old Hickory Lake was named after was the city’s first wireless park and is also home to the
President Andrew Jackson. Parthenon. Free. www.nashville.gov/parks
Percy Priest Lake, 3737 Bell Rd., 889-1975. Ten miles

east of Nashville, Percy Priest Lake covers an area of
14,400 acres and has 213 miles of shoreline, plus an
Tennessee State Parks
additional 15,000 acres of land used for recreational Montgomery Bell State Park Inn & Conference Center,
purposes. Considered one of the finest largemouth bass 1000 Hotel Ave., Burns, 797-3101, (800) 250-8613. This
lakes in the state of Tennessee, anglers also will enjoy 3,850-acre state park offers camping, fishing, boating,
catching crappie, rockfish, bream and catfish. Other hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, swimming, golfing
activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, and many other outdoor recreational activities.
canoeing and hiking. www.tnstateparks.com/MontgomeryBell

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Alexis Inn & Suites, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 600 Ermac Dr.
at Elm Hill Pk. Corner, 889-4466. Conveniently close to
Nashville International Airport and Opryland-area attractions,
including the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills. Featuring
spacious, affordably priced rooms. Enjoy a hot, deluxe,
continental breakfast, newspaper, on-site business services Nashville Visitors and
and free parking. 81 rooms, 27 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards: www.alexisinn.com Residents are Singing
Baymont Inn & Suites – North, North Nashville, About Something and
809 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville, 859-1771. This AAA Three-
Diamond hotel near RiverGate Mall is within walking distance
it’s Not the Newest
of 100 restaurants and lounges. Each room has a 32-inch Hit Record
flat-screen HDTV, Sleep Beauty mattress, oversized granite
bath and large work area. Complimentary hot breakfast. • Complimentary
47 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, High-speed Internet
Government. Credit Cards:
www.baymontinns.com • Live entertainment with
Baymont Inn & Suites – West, West Nashville,
a variety of57901
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5612 Lenox Ave., 353-0700, F: 352-0361. Just five miles • Indoor heated pool
from downtown Nashville off I-40, Baymont Inn & Suites-
& fitness center
West is a great place to stay to see all area attractions –
Grand Ole Opry, Parthenon, Nashville Zoo and the Country • Little oasis in the middle of
Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Shop the Nashville downtown with an outdoor
Farmers’ Market or Green Hills and Opry Mills malls.
104 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
covered patio
AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.baymontinns.com … it’s Southern
Best Western Brentwood, South/Franklin, Hospitality at its Best!
5581 Franklin Pk. Cir., Brentwood, 373-8585.
Complimentary, hot deluxe breakfast, spacious rooms
with 32-inch televisions. Also offering suites that have a
separate sitting area with hardwood floors, as well as
37- and 32-inch televisions. Shopping and several restaurants
are within walking distance. 48 rooms, 23 suites. Amenities:
www.bestwesterntennessee.com/brentwood-hotels
Best Western Downtown Convention Center, Downtown,

711 Union St., 242-4311, (800) 627-3297. A great location
at an affordable price located in walking distance to any
entertainment or dining venue in downtown. Free valet
parking, breakfast, Internet and exercise room. Coin-
operated guest laundry, ATM, full-service convenience
store and restaurant. 101 rooms, 1 suite, 26 king beds,
75 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, 315 4th Ave. N.
Government, Web. Credit Cards: Nashville, TN 37219
www.bestwestern.com/downtownconventioncenter
615.244.8200
Best Western Music Row, Downtown, 1407 Division St.,
242-1631. Located on Music Row about one mile from www.nashville.doubletree.com
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business and fitness centers. Stays include complimentary parking, newspaper and in-room amenities, including
breakfast, and all rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. coffeemaker and iron. 95 rooms, 20 suites, 42 king beds,
Free parking and free wireless Internet access also available. 32 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
75 rooms. Amenities: www.bestwestern.com/musicrow AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.countryinns.com/nashvilletn_airport
Best Western Suites, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
201 Music City Cir., 902-9940, (888) 994-9940, Country Inn & Suites – Airport East, East Nashville,
F: 902-9950. Conveniently near the Grand Ole Opry, 3423 Percy Priest Dr., 277-1099, (800) 456-4000. Free, hot
Opry Mills and the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention breakfast, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, business center,
Center, the hotel offers guests a deluxe continental outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, weekday
breakfast, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, iron and newspaper and in-room amenities, including refrigerator,
board, on-site laundry and free parking. 100 rooms, microwave and coffeemaker. 30 rooms, 33 suites.
100 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.bestwestern.com/prop/43134 www.countryinns.com/hotels/tnnasair
Advertising Partner, p. 34 Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow,
Brentwood Suites, South/Franklin, 622 Church St. E., Antioch/Hickory Hollow, 1001 Bell Rd., Antioch, 731-8540.
Brentwood, 277-4000, (866) 277-4009. Brentwood Suites All amenities: hot breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub,
is an all-suite AAA Three-Diamond hotel centrally located airport shuttle, two-room Jacuzzi suites and meeting and
in Brentwood. 57 suites. Amenities: banquet space. 100 rooms, 40 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
www.brentwoodsuite.com
Credit Cards:
Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, www.countryinns.com/nashvilletn_south
2435 Atrium Way, 883-0500, F: 889-4827. Located near the
Country Inn & Suites – Opryland,
Grand Ole Opry, Nashville International Airport, Opry Mills and
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 210 Rudy Cir., 316-9944,
area attractions. Free hot Southern breakfast buffet and
(800) 456-4000, F: 316-0890. Small, cozy interior
manager’s reception (5-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.). High-speed
corridors. Offering a comfortable and convenient place for
Internet, airport shuttle, fitness center, indoor whirlpool and
Nashville visitors close to Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
outdoor pool. 133 rooms, 16 suites. Amenities:
Convention Center, Opry Mills Mall and the General Jackson
Showboat. Also offering deluxe continental breakfast,
Credit Cards: www.nashvilleclubhotel.com
wireless Internet and flat-screen televisions. 53 rooms,
Comfort Inn Opryland, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 8 suites, 9 king beds, 31 double beds. Amenities:
2516 Music Valley Dr., 889-0086, F: 889-0086. Clean, Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards:
comfortable rooms. Located next to Santa Fe Steakhouse www.nashvillecountryinn.com
and just minutes from the Grand Ole Opry and General
Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood, South/Franklin,
Jackson Showboat. 121 rooms, 21 king beds,
103 E. Park Dr., Brentwood, 371-9200. Located in the
100 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Maryland Farms office complex. Full-service business center,
Military, Government. Credit Cards:
24-hour deli and market, and Bistro Restaurant open seven
www.comfortinnopryland.com
days a week for breakfast and dinner – all available on-site.
Advertising Partner, p. 34 145 rooms, 15 suites, 89 king beds, 41 double beds.
Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Military,
Comfort Inn West, West Nashville, 412 White Bridge Pl.,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
356-0888, (888) 443-8357. Conveniently located near all
www.brentwoodcourtyard.com
attractions in the Nashville area. Amenities include business
services, welcome reception, free parking and continental Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs,
breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and South/Franklin, 2001 Meridian Blvd., Franklin, 778-0080,
board, micro-fridge, daily newspaper and data port F: 778-0086. A short drive to downtown Nashville, shopping
within the rooms. 65 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: and recreational activities. Perfect for vacations or business
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Trucker. trips, the hotel offers spacious rooms with luxurious bedding,
Credit Cards: www.comfortinn.com flat-screen HDTV, free wireless Internet, fitness center and
refrigerators. 122 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities:
Comfort Suites Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
2521 Elm Hill Pk., 391-3919, F: 391-5995. Enjoy all-suite Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnacc
accommodations with a free, hot breakfast buffet and many
in-room amenities. On-site laundry facility, free parking, Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville, North Nashville,
meeting room and whirlpool suites available. 94 suites, 865 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, 851-3000. Come enjoy
61 king beds, 25 double beds. Amenities: our 120-room hotel that serves breakfast and lunch daily.
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Relax and unwind at our indoor pool. At night you can have
Credit Cards: a drink at our on-site bar. 113 rooms, 7 suites.
www.comfortsuite.com/hotel/tn363 Amenities: www.goodlettsvillecourtyard.com
Country Inn & Suites – Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport,
590 Donelson Pk., 874-8040. Enjoy the convenience of an Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2508 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9500,
on-site business center plus continental breakfast, free (800) 321-2211. Spacious guest rooms feature separate

living area with refrigerator, microwave, mini-bar, sofa bed Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport,
and additional television, plus upgraded bedding packages Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2424 Atrium Way, 889-8889,
and other in-room amenities. Lounge on-site. 145 rooms, (800) 222-8733. Home of the warm chocolate chip cookie
11 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AAA, Military, and Sweet Dreams bed. Visit Opry Mills shopping and
Government. Credit Cards: entertainment complex, the Grand Ole Opry and the Country
www.marriott.com/bnaca Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Enjoy fantastic shopping
and dining downtown – all just minutes away. Complimentary
Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown,
Wi-Fi, complimentary shuttles convenient to surrounding office
Downtown, 170 Fourth Ave. N., 256-0900, (800) 321-2211.
parks and only two miles from Nashville International Airport;
A stunning, century-old high-rise set in the heart of the
Doubletree Guest Suites is the perfect combination of location
historic district is the backdrop for this hotel filled with modern
and luxury for business and leisure travelers alike. Earn or
amenities, including an on-site restaurant and lounge.
redeem Hilton Honors Points. 138 suites, 100 king beds,
Complimentary HSIA. 181 rooms, 11 suites. Amenities:
38 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AAA,
Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilledowntowncourtyard.com www.nashvilleairportsuites.doubletree.com
Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland, Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown, Downtown,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 125 Music City Cir., 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200, (800) 222-8733. Enjoy
882-9133. We offer free parking, wireless Internet, indoor breakfast or lunch in our Plaza Café or our outdoor covered
pool and transportation to airport and Gaylord Opryland® patio, Swank’s Martini & Wine Bar featuring live music
Resort & Convention Center for a minimal fee. 94 rooms, nightly. Try the Meritage Grille for steaks and seafood,
7 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: Starbucks, gift shop, business center, indoor heated pool and
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnaco- fitness center. 331 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities:
courtyard-nashville-at-opryland/ Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Advertising Partner, p. 34 Credit Cards:
www.nashvilledoubletree.com
Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt/West End,
West End/Vanderbilt, 1901 West End Ave., 327-9900, Advertising Partner, p. 49
(800) 321-2211. This beautiful limited-service property has Drury Inn & Suites Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
full-service amenities, including a restaurant, room service 555 Donelson Pk., 902-0400, (800) 439-1169.
and complimentary local shuttle. 216 rooms, 7 suites. Free hot breakfast. Free cold beverages and hot snacks
Amenities: Credit Cards: (5:30-7 p.m.). Enjoy one hour of free long distance.
www.courtyard.com/bnawe Stay connected with free high-speed Internet access in all
Days Inn Opryland, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, rooms and wireless Internet in the lobby. Indoor/outdoor
2460 Music Valley Dr., 889-0090, F: 889-0090. pool and whirlpool. 155 rooms, 30 suites, 64 king beds,
Clean, comfortable rooms. Located within walking distance 61 double beds. Amenities: Discounts:
of multiple restaurants and just minutes from the Grand Ole AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards:
Opry and General Jackson Showboat. 86 rooms. www.druryhotels.com/properties/nashvilleairport.cfm
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Econo Lodge Nashville, North Nashville,
Government. Credit Cards: 1412 Brick Church Pk., 226-3230. Featuring spacious
www.daysinnopryland.com rooms, easy interstate access, plus a continental breakfast,
Advertising Partner, p. 34 free parking and Wi-Fi. 132 rooms, 10 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
Days Inn Stadium, Downtown, 211 N. First St., 254-1551, www.econolodge.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN556
(800) 251-3038. Conveniently located with many in-room
amenities. On-site lounge and restaurant. 180 rooms. Embassy Suites Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
Amenities: Credit Cards: 10 Century Blvd., 871-0033, (800) EMBASSY. This luxurious
www.daysinn.com two-room suite hotel offers full cooked-to-order breakfast,
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nightly manager’s reception, on-site lounge and restaurant, Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
room service, free parking and in-room amenities. www.fiddlers-inn.com
296 suites, 201 king beds, 95 double beds. Amenities: Advertising Partner, p. 34
Credit Cards: Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center,
www.nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 2800 Opryland Dr.,
458-2824, (877) 976-2002. Combining unsurpassed
Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt, meeting, convention and exhibition space with exceptional
West End/Vanderbilt, 1811 Broadway, 320-8899, service, innovative regional dining options, unique shopping,
F: 320-8881. Featuring an 11-story atrium with 208 golf facilities and on-site entertainment venues, Gaylord
spacious two-room suites. All rates include a complimentary Opryland® Resort & Convention Center is recognized
cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious
manager’s reception. Conveniently located in the West End/ accommodations and world-class entertainment. Within the
Music Row area with free shuttle service within two miles of resort, cruise down the Delta River; experience Aqua –
the hotel. 208 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, beautiful dancing waters set to an array of music and lights;
AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: dance the night away to live music in the lounges and so
www.nashvilleatvanderbilt.embsuites.com much more. 2,881 rooms, 174 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
Extended Stay America – Vanderbilt, www.gaylordopryland.com
West End/Vanderbilt, 3311 West End Ave., 383-7490,
(800) 326-5651. Conveniently located to downtown
and Vanderbilt University, and offers spacious rooms with GuestHouse Inn & Suites, West End/Vanderbilt,
a fully equipped kitchen at a great price. 114 rooms, 1909 Hayes St., 329-1000, (800) 777-4904, F: 329-4890.
14 king beds, 100 double beds. Discounts: AAA, Military, One of Nashville’s most charming small hotels, in the
Government. Credit Cards: fashionable Midtown area and just one and a quarter miles
www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nashville-vanderbilt from the center of downtown. Complimentary breakfast,
including made-to-order waffles. 102 rooms, 6 suites.
Fairfield Inn – Opryland, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards:
211 Music City Cir., 872-8939, (800) 228-2800. One mile www.nashvilleguesthouseinn.com
from the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Convention Center, General Jackson Showboat and Opry GuestHouse International Inn & Suites,
Mills with upscale outlet shops. Shuttle service to Gaylord Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 2420 Music Valley Dr.,
Opryland® Resort (minimal fee). Close to golf courses, great 885-4030, (800) 214-8378, F: 885-4347. Several great
restaurants and nightlife. 109 rooms. Amenities: restaurants and attractions within walking distance.
Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnaop Complimentary shuttle to the airport and Gaylord Opryland®
Advertising Partner, p. 34 Resort & Convention Center. 184 rooms, 13 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
911 Airport Center Dr., 872-0109, (800) 228-2800. Enjoy a www.nashvilleguesthouse.com
complimentary breakfast, free parking and executive rooms Advertising Partner, p. 34
with a microwave and refrigerator. 72 rooms, 21 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards: Hampton Inn – Brentwood, South/Franklin,
www.marriott.com 5630 Franklin Pk. Cir., Brentwood, 373-2212, F: 370-9832.
A beautifully appointed hotel with refurbished rooms and
Fiddlers Inn, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, public space. Ten minutes from downtown. Free parking
2410 Music Valley Dr., 885-1440, F: 883-6477. Clean, on-site and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker.
comfortable rooms. Next to Cracker Barrel and minutes 112 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
from the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
Opry Mills. 202 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: www.nashvillebrentwood.hamptoninn.com
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Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow, Antioch/Hickory Hollow, Complimentary breakfast, Internet, parking, fitness center,
210 Crossings Pl., 731-9911. Enjoy all the fun that Nashville business center and outdoor saltwater pool for all to enjoy.
has to offer, but from the tranquil setting of nearby Antioch. 122 rooms, 36 suites, 17 king beds, 71 double beds.
The Hampton Inn hotel off I-24 near Hickory Hollow is just Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
minutes from major attractions. Also offering convenient Government, Web. Credit Cards:
access to Nashville International Airport. 87 rooms, hamptoninn.hilton.com
53 king beds, 34 double beds. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place,
Credit Cards: West End/Vanderbilt, 2330 Elliston Pl., 320-6060,
www.nashvillei24.hamptoninn.com (888) 880-5395. Along with traditional guest rooms, the
hotel offers a new concept in lodging by providing spacious
Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt, residential-style suites. Awarded the Circle of Excellence
1919 West End Ave., 329-1144, (888) 880-5395. Award by Hilton Hotels. Continental breakfast, Cloud Nine
Convenient to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center beds, free parking and in-room amenities. 157 rooms,
and near Belmont, Tennessee State and Fisk universities, 35 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:
Meharry Medical College, major corporations, country www.hamptoninnnashville.com
music’s leading recording studios, downtown Nashville,
Titans football and Nashville Predators hockey. 171 rooms, The Hermitage Hotel, Downtown, 231 Sixth Ave. N.,
1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. 244-3121, (888) 888-9414. The elegant Hermitage Hotel is
Credit Cards: one of only 37 hotels in North America with the prestigious
www.hamptoninnnashville.com Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star rating. It also holds a AAA
Five-Diamond rating and has an outstanding restaurant.
Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 119 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:
583 Donelson Pk., 885-4242. Renovated hotel close to www.thehermitagehotel.com
downtown and major attractions. Located half a mile from
the airport. 111 rooms, 31 suites. Amenities: Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport,
Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards: Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 412 Royal Pkwy., 884-0088.
hamptoninn.hilton.com Just outside the airport and eight miles from downtown.
Rooms feature king or two queen beds, large work desk,
Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills, Green Hills, two phone lines, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and
2324 Crestmoor Rd., 777-0001, F: 986-5200. Boutique, much more. Restaurant and lounge on-site. 110 rooms.
limited-service hotel located within walking distance of a Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
major shopping mall and 15 restaurants. Rates include Government, Web. Credit Cards:
complimentary, expanded continental breakfast, parking www.nashvilleairport.stayhgi.com
and high-speed Internet access. Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
71 rooms, 26 suites, 73 king beds, 24 double beds. Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Franklin Cool Springs,
Amenities: Discounts: AARP. Credit Cards: South/Franklin, 9150 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin, 656-2700.
www.nashgreenhillssuites.hamptoninn.com Located in the heart of Franklin, placing you in a historical
Southern town filled with plantations, shopping and natural
Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown, beauty. Offering 131 Garden Sleep System guest rooms,
Downtown, 310 Fourth Ave. S., 277-5000, (800) HAMPTON. meeting facilities for up to 200 people, indoor heated pool
Our upscale hotel is located in the heart of Music City. Walk and whirlpool, complimentary parking and wireless Internet.
to The District, Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of On-site catering and bus parking. Group rates available.
Fame ® and Museum, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 131 rooms, 42 suites. Amenities:
LP Field and more than 50 restaurants. Complimentary Discounts: AAA, Military, Government, Web.
hot breakfast, USA Today, microwave and refrigerators Credit Cards:
in all rooms, LCD HDTVs and outstanding service. www.nashvillefranklincoolsprings.hgi.com
154 rooms, 39 suites. Amenities: Discounts:
AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna,
www.hamptondowntownnashville.com Outside Davidson County, 2631 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna,
355-6262. Sixteen miles from downtown Nashville, this hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna, has everything you could need in an upscale, full-service
Outside Davidson County, 2573 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, hotel. Guests enjoy five-hole golf putting green, restaurant,
355-8432, (800) 486-7866. This beautiful new property lounge and in-room amenities. 112 rooms, 2 suites.
offers a hot breakfast, on-site convenience store, room Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
service delivery by Ruby Tuesday and many in-room Government, Web. Credit Cards:
amenities, including laptop desks, newspaper and more. www.nashvillesmyrna.stayhgi.com
Within walking distance to restaurants and 15 miles from
downtown. 83 rooms, 20 suites. Amenities: Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt,
Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards: 1715 Broadway, 369-5900, (877) STAYHGI, F: 369-5901.
www.hamptoninn.com Located in Nashville’s West End. Situated less than one mile
from downtown Nashville’s entertainment district, Country
Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland, Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Ryman Auditorium,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 230 Rudy Cir., 620-2500, many other Nashville attractions and only steps away from
(800) 426-7866, F: 620-2501. Visit this upscale hotel with Music Row and Vanderbilt University. 194 rooms,
inside corridors in the heart of the Music Valley area. 24 suites, 96 king beds, 98 double beds. Amenities:

Credit Cards:
www.nashvillevanderbilt.hgi.com
Hilton Nashville Downtown, Downtown,

121 Fourth Ave. S., 620-1000, (800) HILTONS, F: 620-2050.
Enjoy this AAA Four-Diamond, all-suite luxury hotel in the
center of downtown Nashville. Expansive atrium lobby,
mahogany grand staircase, spacious accommodations,
flexible meeting space and more. Beautiful lobby renovation.
330 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA, Military, Government. Credit Cards:
www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BNANSHF-Hilton-
Nashville-Downtown-Tennessee/index.do
Hilton Suites Brentwood, South/Franklin,

Five Reasons 9000 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood, 370-0111, (800) HILTONS,
F: 370-0272. Only eight miles from downtown Nashville,
To Visit Nashville the Hilton Suites is the only full-service, all-suite hotel in
Brentwood. Amenities include complimentary wireless
Right Now Internet, valet laundry, indoor pool and whirlpool, fully
equipped fitness center, business center and a
Someone is always throwing a great
complimentary shuttle within five miles of the hotel.
party. Add one of the city’s many 203 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
festivals or fairs to your itinerary. From Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
2011-13, Nashville will host the huge www.brentwood.hilton.com
National Folk Festival celebrating
Holiday Inn – Opryland, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
traditional music and culture.
2200 Elm Hill Pk., 883-9770, (800) 633-4427, F: 391-4265.
Minutes from Nashville International Airport and downtown,
Legends and superstars live here. You
and perfect for your next event or visit. Well-appointed guest
just never know who you’ll run into at
rooms, plus an on-site restaurant, lounge and meeting
the neighborhood coffee shop, but if space. 383 rooms. Amenities:
you want to find out more about your Credit Cards: www.hinashville.com
favorite performers, visit the Country
Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s Holiday Inn – The Crossings, Antioch/Hickory Hollow,
201 Crossings Pl., 731-2361, F: 731-6828. A full-service
permanent exhibit, which now features
Holiday Inn located conveniently off I-24 Exit 60, Hickory
items from today’s hottest stars, Hollow Parkway. Hotel is half a mile from Hickory Hollow
including Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Mall, 10 miles from downtown area and 15 miles from the
Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Opryland area. Additionally, we are located seven miles from
Nashville International Airport with a complimentary airport
You can find your lost shaker of salt shuttle available from 5 a.m. until midnight daily. Restaurant
here. Although some might argue and lounge in hotel with room service available.
Margaritaville is a state of mind, 138 rooms, 83 king beds, 55 double beds.
Jimmy Buffett’s famed café and live Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
music venue now has a downtown Government, Web. Credit Cards:
Nashville address. www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/bnacr
Holiday Inn – Vanderbilt, West End/Vanderbilt,

Shopping doesn’t get any better than 2613 West End Ave., 327-4707, (888) HOLIDAY,
this. Those who love shoes, as well as F: 320-4850. The renovated Holiday Inn Vanderbilt features
clothing from all of the top designers, an on-site restaurant and lounge. The hotel is near Vanderbilt
will want to head to The Mall at Green University and minutes from great shopping, restaurants,
Hills to check out Nordstrom, opening the Parthenon, downtown and Music Row. All rooms feature
in fall 2011. microwaves, refrigerators and private balconies.
297 rooms, 3 suites, 121 king beds, 163 double beds.
You can relive history. The five-year Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
commemoration of the 150th Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/bnavb/hoteldetail
anniversary of the Civil War begins in
2011. The story of the war is told Holiday Inn Express, Downtown, 920 Broadway,
through Middle Tennessee’s many 244-0150, (877) 443-7829. Renovated hotel, ideally situated
historic sites and battlefields. for all attractions, Music Row and Nashville’s nightlife. Enjoy
a continental breakfast and many in-room amenities.
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287 rooms, 14 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnabw
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Mt. Juliet,

Outside Davidson County, 565 S. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet,
553-5200, (888) 465-4329, F: 553-5210. Our spacious
guest rooms and luxury suites are beyond exceptional in
decor and privacy, and have everything you expect from an
informatively designed hotel. All rooms include refrigerator
and microwave, wireless high-speed Internet, work desk,
ergonomic chair with ottoman and 32-inch flat-panel TV.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government. Credit Cards:
www.hiexpress.com/mtjuliettn
Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport-Briley

Parkway, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 1111 Airport Center Dr.,
883-1366, (800) HOLIDAY. Conveniently located off I-40.
Enjoy the large glass atrium with fireplace and many other
amenities. Complimentary shuttle service within a 2-mile
radius of the hotel, free parking and continental breakfast.
206 rooms. Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.hiexpress.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North,

South/Franklin, 5566 Franklin Pk. Cir., Brentwood, 221-5001.
Off I-65 and just minutes from downtown Nashville. Hotel
offers complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, indoor
whirlpool, newspaper, free parking and in-room amenities.
Stores and restaurants within walking distance. 110 rooms, 57722
47 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnahs
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland,

Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 2461 McGavock Pk.,
829-7777. With our world-class service and being adjacent
to Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, you’ll
discover why guests have selected us as their preferred hotel
choice in Nashville-Opryland. This state-of-the-art,
nonsmoking hotel features many special in-room amenities.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.hiexpress.com/opryland
Homewood Suites Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,

2640 Elm Hill Pk., 884-8111, (800) 491-6864, F: 884-0011.
This upscale property caters to the extended-stay guest, as
well as the business traveler. Located one and a half miles
from Nashville International Airport, firmly in the heart of
major corporate office complexes. Complimentary beverage
area, complimentary breakfast, coin laundry, gift shop,
laundry/valet service, newsstand, on-site convenience store.
121 suites, 106 king beds, 15 double beds. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.homewoodsuites1.hilton.com
Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown, Downtown,

706 Church St., 742-5550, (800) CALL-HOME, F: 742-9949.
In the heart of downtown, we offer extensive suites with full
kitchens, daily complimentary hot breakfast and an evening
reception Monday through Thursday. Make yourself at home

with our spa, 24-hour convenience store and on-site 83 rooms, 51 king beds, 26 double beds. Amenities:
business center. 113 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government.
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
Credit Cards: www.nashvilleairport.place.hyatt.com
www.nashvilledowntown.homewoodsuites.com
Hyatt Place Opryland, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
Hotel Indigo, West End/Vanderbilt, 1719 West End Ave., 220 Rudy’s Cir., 872-0422, (888) 492-8847. A new kind of
(866) 2-INDIGO. Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal, hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within
with guest rooms boasting as much as 760 square feet with everyone’s reach. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guest
an art gallery-style entrance. On-site coffeehouse, plush room with a 42-inch flat-panel, high-definition television, our
bedding and much more. 140 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized
Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards: sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and
www.hotelindigo.com complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access throughout
the hotel. Gallery Kitchen with 24/7 food service, Starbucks
Hotel Indigo Downtown, Downtown, 301 Union St., coffee, beer and wine. 123 rooms, 123 suites. Amenities:
329-4200. Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal to Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Music City. The $30 million hotel project, across from Web. Credit Cards:
Regions Center, boasts an 1,800-square-foot penthouse, www.nashvilleopryland.place.hyatt.com
fitness center, 3,000 square feet of meeting space and
19 extended-stay residences. In addition, there is a full-
service Starbucks and Phi Restaurant and Lounge. 97 rooms, Jim Oliver’s Best Western Smokehouse,
1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Outside Davidson County, 850 W. Main St., Monteagle,
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: (931) 924-2091. Mountaintop getaway for groups and
www.hotelindigo.com couples/families. Twenty cabins, 85 lodge rooms, restaurant,
gift shop and outdoor pavilion. 85 rooms, 3 suites,
Hotel Preston, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 733 Briley Pkwy.,
10 king beds, 68 double beds. 20 cabins, 10 king beds,
361-5900, (877) 361-5500. This hip, happening hotel offers
68 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
a new attitude in Nashville hospitality with luxurious
AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards:
boutique-style accommodations, plush bedding, Starbucks
www.thesmokehouse.com
coffee, Tazo Tea and amenities including lava lamps, a
bedtime story, artist-in-training kits and more. On-site Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, West End/Vanderbilt,
restaurant, lounge and room service. 196 rooms, 4 suites. 2100 West End Ave., 320-1700, (800) 336-3335.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. Luxury hits a high note in Tennessee’s only AAA
Credit Cards: www.hotelpreston.com Four-Diamond hotel for 20 consecutive years. Loews delivers
a true Music City experience, from the lobby jukebox playing
Hutton Hotel, West End/Vanderbilt, 1808 West End Ave.,
songs of celebrity guests to museum displays by the Country
340-9333, F: 340-0010. An independent luxury hotel with
Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. 340 rooms, 14 suites.
248 rooms and 13,600 square feet of meeting space. A
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA.
unique property providing a wide range of amenities and
Credit Cards:
services specifically created for the Hutton guest.
www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Nashville-Hotel/Overview.aspx
248 rooms, 52 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards: Advertising Partner, p. 53
www.huttonhotel.com Mainstay Suites Brentwood, South/Franklin,
Hyatt Place Brentwood, South/Franklin, 107 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 371-8477. Only eight miles
202 Summit View Dr., Brentwood, 661-9477, (888) 492-8847, from downtown Nashville and historic Franklin. Our suites
F: 661-9936. A six-story, 124-room hotel located just off have full kitchens. We offer free breakfast, evening social
I-65 and five minutes from Maryland Farms Business Park. and wireless Internet. Catering to both corporate and leisure
Brentwood has shopping and dining all within minutes of the guests. Rates negotiable depending on length of stay.
hotel and is just 15 minutes south of downtown Music City. 100 rooms, 100 suites. Amenities:
124 rooms, 70 king beds, 48 double beds. Amenities: Credit Cards:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government. www.mainstaysuites.com/hotel-brentwood-tennessee-TN069
Credit Cards: Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt University,
www.hyattplacenashvillebrentwood.com West End/Vanderbilt, 2555 West End Ave., 321-1300,
Advertising Partner, p. 57 F: 340-5142. Adjacent to Centennial Park and the Parthenon,
the hotel is located on the historic Vanderbilt University
Hyatt Place Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, campus on Nashville’s beautiful West End Avenue, with its
721 Royal Pkwy., 493-5200, (888) 492-8847, F: 391-3100. outstanding dining and shopping. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
This Nashville hotel features spacious guest rooms, each 301 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities:
with the Hyatt Grand Bed and a 42-inch flat-panel HDTV. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government.
Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi throughout Credit Cards:
the hotel, complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor www.marriott.com/bnaav
swimming pool, 24/7 Guest Kitchen serving made-to-order
snacks and entrées, an e-room with complimentary Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville,
computers and printers and a Bakery Café that serves Downtown, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 259-4343,
Starbucks specialty coffees, premium beers and wines. (866) 866-8086, F: 242-4967. Music-themed hotel,
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free parking, complimentary airport transportation, free an inviting atmosphere and top-notch services. 180 rooms,
transportation within 5-mile radius of hotel. Outdoor pool 24 suites, 74 king beds, 106 double beds. Amenities:
and pavilion area for outdoor events. 287 rooms, 4 suites. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Credit Cards:
Government, Web. Credit Cards: www.radisson.com/nashvilletn_airport
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumnashville
Radisson Hotel – Opryland, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
Nashville Airport Marriott, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2401 Music Valley Dr., 889-0800, (800) 333-3333.
600 Marriott Dr., 889-9300, (800) 228-9290, F: 871-9167. Only 9 miles from the airport and adjacent to the Gaylord
Conveniently located between downtown Nashville and Opryland® Resort & Convention Center (with free shuttle
Nashville International Airport, we easily adapt to your travel service), the hotel features a restaurant, lounge, on-site
plans. Complimentary airport transportation, valet parking, concierge, Hertz car rental, sauna, free parking and in-room
car rental services available, full-service business center, amenities, including a coffeemaker. 303 rooms, 2 suites.
Starbucks/retail store, 2 Rivers Grille and Albert’s Lounge. Amenities: Credit Cards:
392 rooms, 12 suites. Amenities: www.radisson.com/nashvilletn
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Advertising Partner, p. 34
Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleairportmarriott.com Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland-Airport,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 2425 Atrium Way,
Quality Inn & Suites, North Nashville, 2401 Brick Church Pk., 883-5201, F: 883-5594. A moderately priced hotel with a
226-4600. This renovated hotel is great for corporate, full kitchen in 60 percent of the rooms, and refrigerator and
motorcoach, convention and leisure guests. Continental microwave in every room. Some rooms can sleep six.
breakfast, free parking, micro-fridge and newspaper. 120 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
156 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA. Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
Credit Cards: www.ramada.com
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN337
Ramada Inn & Suites Across Titans Stadium,
Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, Downtown, 303 Interstate Dr., I-24 between Exits 48 & 49,
1112 Airport Center Dr., 889-9090, (800) 333-3333. 244-6690, (800) 251-1856. Enjoy our world-famous, guitar-
Upscale hotel one mile from the airport and convenient to shaped indoor pool and convenient location next to LP Field.
downtown, the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of One hundred restaurants and clubs within 1 mile, three
Fame® and Museum. Guests experience warm hospitality, within one block. Complimentary breakfast and business
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center. 115 rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: acres in the heart of Nashville, the Gothic-style buildings and
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Government. Credit Cards: grounds offer a peaceful environment. Walking distance to
www.ramadainnstadium.com Music Row, Vanderbilt, restaurants and shops. Free parking.
Ramada Inn Franklin, South/Franklin, 6210 Hospitality Dr., www.scarrittbennett.org
Franklin, 791-4004. Located near historic downtown
Franklin. Whether your visit to Franklin is for vacation, a Sheraton Music City Hotel, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
convention, business or sports, we’ll provide you with great 777 McGavock Pk., 885-2200, (800) 325-3535,
service and accommodations that will exceed your F: 231-1120. Enjoy an authentic Southern experience at
expectations. 121 rooms. Credit Cards: this elegant plantation-style hotel nestled atop 23 beautiful
www.ramadainnfranklin.com acres and just minutes from downtown and the airport.
Each oversized guest room has a private balcony or patio.
Red Roof Inn, South/Franklin, 4271 Sidco Dr., 832-0093.
Restaurant, lounge, room service, free parking and spa
A leader in economy lodging, our focus is to provide great
services. 410 rooms, 50 suites, 170 king beds,
value, consistency and excellent customer service.
240 double beds. Amenities:
www.redroof.com
Credit Cards:
Red Roof Inn Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, www.sheraton.com/musiccity
510 Claridge Dr., 872-0735. A leader in economy lodging,
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel, Downtown,
our focus is to provide great value, consistency and excellent
623 Union St., 259-2000, (800) 325-2525, F: 742-6057.
customer service. 85 rooms. Amenities:
Come experience the multimillion dollar renovation of our
Credit Cards:
guest rooms and social spaces. Each of our 474 guest
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rooms, including nine executive suites, are nonsmoking and
Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Downtown, provide a panoramic view of the Nashville skyline and scenic
611 Commerce St., 255-8400, (800) 327-6618. AAA countryside beyond. 474 rooms, 9 suites, 230 king beds,
Four-Diamond hotel in the center of downtown. Experience 235 double beds. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
delightful luxuries and savvy service. Business services, AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
restaurant, lounge, room service and many in-room www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown
amenities. 673 rooms, 24 suites. Amenities: Advertising Partner, p. 59
Credit Cards:
www.renaissancenashville.com Sleep Inn, North Nashville, 3200 Dickerson Pk., 227-8686.
Hotel with meeting space and breakfast. Convenient location
Residence Inn – Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, to major attractions, stadiums/auditoriums and universities.
2300 Elm Hill Pk., 889-8600, (800) 331-3131. Five minutes Cable TV, air conditioning, bus parking and free continental
from Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and breakfast. 59 rooms. Amenities:
10 minutes from downtown. Suites feature full kitchens and www.sleepinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN464
living areas. HomeTouch breakfast buffet, weekday
manager’s reception, free parking and on-site laundry. Sleep Inn – Airport, East Nashville, 3437 Percy Priest Dr.,
168 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards: 882-9220, (877) 822-9820, F: 882-9251. On I-40 Exit 219,
www.marriott.com/bnabn just nine miles east of downtown and three miles from the
airport. Our guests enjoy free Morning Medley Breakfast
Residence Inn by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs, every day, as well as free airport transportation.
South/Franklin, 2009 Meridian Blvd., Franklin, 778-0002, 59 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
F: 778-0034. Offering suites with full-size kitchens, flat- Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
screen TVs, high-speed Internet, fitness center, indoor pool www.nashvillesleepinn.com
and a hot complimentary breakfast. Burn off some stress
with a game of basketball on our exclusive sport court, or mix SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter, Downtown,
and mingle at our weekday (Mon.-Thu.) evening social event. 250 Athens Way, 244-5474, (888) 287-9400. Enjoy the
124 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, convenient location near downtown. Free parking and
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: continental breakfast. 78 suites. Amenities:
www.marriott.com/bnacl Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnasm
Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna, Outside Davidson County,
1300 Plaza Dr., Smyrna, 355-6161, F: 355-6556. Located SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport,
off I-24 (Exit 66 from I-24W and 66B from I-24E). Go east Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 1100 Airport Center Dr., 884-6111,
on Sam Ridley Pkwy., past four traffic lights and exit onto (888) 287-9400. Each suite is up to 25 percent larger than
Hwy. 41/70, then turn left. Turn left again at first light. comparably priced hotels; in-room amenities including
80 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator, complimentary
AAA, Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards: breakfast and free parking. 150 suites. Amenities:
www.rodewayinn.com Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnasa
Scarritt-Bennett Center, West End/Vanderbilt,
1008 19th Ave. S., 340-7500, (866) 420-5486. Super 8 – Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
Our sleeping rooms offer a unique, convenient and 720 Royal Pkwy., 889-8887, F: 885-7000. Featuring a
affordable alternative to standard hotels. On 10 beautiful 24-hour airport shuttle, complimentary breakfast buffet
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and other amenities. 105 rooms. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards: Camping
www.super8.com A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge,
Whites Creek, 3665 Knight Dr., Whites Creek, Weekdays:
Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel,
242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029. Bathrooms are a five-
Downtown, 1001 Broadway, 726-1001, (800) WYNDHAM.
minute walk from campsites. Free parking. Experience
A majestic 1900 train station has returned to its original
all the fun of the Old West just 10 minutes from downtown.
elegance and grandeur with an $11 million renovation.
Credit Cards: www.acowboytown.com
Marvel at the 65-foot original stained-glass, barrel-vaulted
ceiling and Romanesque architecture while relaxing in a Jellystone Park, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
luxurious room. 125 rooms, 12 suites. 2572 Music Valley Dr., 889-4225. Offering 233 sites (most
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, of them shaded), pull-thru sites (most 30’ x 60’), full hookup
Government. Credit Cards: sites, water and electric sites, shuffleboard, daily tours of
www.unionstationhotelnashville.com Music City, planned weekend activities, nearby golf courses,
Advertising Partner, p. 61 convenience and gift store, book exchange, primitive tent
sites and more. 300 sites, 3 cabins. Amenities:
Wingate Inn, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 800 Royal Pkwy., www.nashvillejellystone.com
884-9777, (800) 228-1000. Free parking, continental
breakfast and in-room amenities including coffeemaker, Nashville KOA Kampground, Opryland Area/Music Valley
microwave and refrigerator. 101 rooms, 73 king beds, Drive, 2626 Music Valley Dr., 889-0282, (800) KOA-7789.
28 double beds. Amenities: Ten miles from downtown Nashville. Dump station, ice, LP gas,
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Web. laundry, pull-through sites, RV supplies, recreational facilities,
Credit Cards: showers, sightseeing tours, store, swimming pool, transportation
www.wingatehotels.com to area attractions. Amenities: www.nashvillekoa.com
Bed & Breakfasts

Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast, West End/Vanderbilt,
Corporate Housing
2816 Blair Blvd., 297-9795. Elegant accommodations in the Condos in Cool Springs, South/Franklin, P.O. Box 2588,
heart of Music City. Convenient to West End, downtown, Brentwood, 445-6516, 445-5201. Three- and four-bedroom
medical facilities and universities. Amenities: fully furnished, all inclusive vacation, executive and corporate
www.daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com condo rentals available. www.CondosInCoolSprings.com
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Lodging by area of town
Refer to the maps at the back of the guide for more information.
Airport/Elm Hill Pike Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive

Alexis Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Best Western Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Comfort Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Comfort Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Country Inn & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Country Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Days Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fairfield Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Drury Inn & Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fiddlers Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Embassy Suites Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 GuestHouse International Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Holiday Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hyatt Place Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport-Briley Parkway . . . . . 57 Jellystone Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Homewood Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Nashville KOA Kampground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hotel Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Radisson Hotel – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hyatt Place Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland-Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Nashville Airport Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Outside Davidson County
Red Roof Inn Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Residence Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sheraton Music City Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Mt. Juliet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . 60 Jim Oliver’s Best Western Smokehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Super 8 – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Wingate Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
South/Franklin
Antioch/Hickory Hollow Best Western Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Brentwood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Condos in Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Holiday Inn – The Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Downtown Hampton Inn – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Best Western Downtown Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Franklin Cool Springs . . . . . . . 55
Best Western Music Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hilton Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Brentwood North . . . . . 57
Days Inn Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Hyatt Place Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mainstay Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ramada Inn Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
The Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Red Roof Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hilton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Residence Inn by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . 60
Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 West End/Vanderbilt
Hotel Indigo Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt/West End . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Ramada Inn & Suites Across Titans Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Extended Stay America – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 GuestHouse Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place . . . . . . . . . 55
Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
East Nashville Holiday Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Country Inn & Suites – Airport East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sleep Inn – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hutton Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Green Hills Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Scarritt-Bennett Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
North Nashville West Nashville

Baymont Inn & Suites – North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Baymont Inn & Suites – West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Comfort Inn West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Econo Lodge Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Whites Creek
Sleep Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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NowPlayingnashville.com Easter eggs and a number of important functional items,
This website, sponsored by The Community Foundation fantasy items and floral works. www.cheekwood.org
of Middle Tennessee, offers a calendar of events for
Nashville, including sports, arts, music, festivals, dance, Nashville Children’s Theatre Performances,
family activities and free events. Exclusive ticket discounts, Nashville Children’s Theatre, 252-4675. An ensemble of
too. www.nowplayingnashville.com professional artists presents meaningful theater for young
patrons. Performances in 2011 include Jason and the Golden
Fleece, Goodnight Moon, Robin Goodfellow and Jack’s Tale.
Fridays and Saturdays Year-Round www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
Tuesdays March-December Nashville Symphony Presents, Nashville Symphony
Grand Ole Opry, Grand Ole Opry House, (800) See-Opry. Orchestra, 687-6500. The Nashville Symphony schedule
What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a includes more than 200 performances, ranging from a
live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring Valentine’s Day concert with Gladys Knight to Mahler’s
country music’s rich history and dynamic present with a mix Second. www.nashvillesymphony.org
of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who
have followed in their footsteps. www.opry.com Advertising Partner, p. 36
Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 782-4000.

Year-Round
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center presents a series
Metro Parks Festivals & Special Events, All Metro area
parks, 862-8424. Free concerts, events and performances of Broadway shows and special engagements, and
for all audiences occur year-round across the city’s beautiful administers a comprehensive education program. TPAC is
park system. Call for schedules. www.nashville.gov/parks also home to the Nashville Ballet and Tennessee Repertory
Theatre. Performances in 2011 include Cats, Les Miserables,
The Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection The Color Purple and STOMP. www.tpac.org
of Fabergé, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum
of Art, 356-8000. Among the world’s most significant Through May 2011
compilation of Fabergé pieces, the collection includes The Statler Brothers: Havin’ Quite a Time, Country Music
57 rare pieces highlighted by three Russian Imperial Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. The exhibit traces
Take Me to the River

Visitors and locals alike make their way to Nashville’s riverfront year-round
to take in star-studded concerts or attend exciting outdoor festivals. Soon,
they’ll also be able to engage in recreational activities, stroll through landscaped
gardens, run along a new river walk and enjoy picnic areas.
A new, family-oriented 6.5 acre play park is set to open this summer along the
river’s east bank. It’s all part of Nashville’s riverfront redevelopment plan which
was designed to provide new public attractions, parkland and waterfront access.
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the quartet’s nearly half-century career, from their early days and approximately 100 performances in various venues
touring with Johnny Cash to their eventual status as one of around town. www.tinpansouth.com
country music’s top-grossing and critically acclaimed acts.
The Statler Brothers’ unique mixture of humor, showmanship, April
musical talent and patriotism kept the tradition of quartet Awesome April, Throughout Music City, (800) 657-6910.
singing alive in country music and paved the way for For a ninth straight year, Music City celebrates the month
subsequent groups. www.countrymusichalloffame.org of April with Awesome April, promising a major event each
weekend. Throughout the month, take in a potential Oscar-
Through June 12, 2011 nominated documentary, listen to songwriters perform their
Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Music, award-winning classic hits and relax to the sounds of
Presented by Great American Country Television, acoustic guitars. www.visitmusiccity.com
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001.
Employing a wealth of splendid stage costumes, vintage April 9-December 31
photos, awards, personal possessions and correspondence, The Model Railroad Garden: “Trains! Tennessee in G”,
and career-spanning audio and video, Tammy Wynette: First Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000.
Lady of Country Music explores the life and impact of a This enchanting outdoor exhibition will take visitors
legendary performer who became a prototype for generations throughout the state with garden-scale trains, miniature
of female country artists. www.countrymusichalloffame.org representations of Tennessee’s historic landmarks and
colorful gardens. Visitors will get the feeling they are traveling
February across the state, evoking memories of historic events and
Music City Soul Series, B.B. King’s Blues Club and places, and train and garden enthusiasts of all ages will be
Restaurant. The city of rhythm and rhyme has soul, too, and it fascinated with the delightful architecture, landscapes and
will prove it in February. Nashville’s best R&B and jazz musicians realistic effects in the exhibition. www.cheekwood.org
will take the stage every Thursday night throughout the month
for Nashville’s annual Music City Soul Series. The concert series April 14-21
is open to the public. www.musiccitysoulseries.com Nashville Film Festival, 742-2500. The Nashville
Film Festival is a cultural institution that inspires, educates
February 11-13 and entertains through an annual film festival in April,
Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville, Nashville year-round events and community outreach.
Convention Center, 352-9064. For more than two decades, www.nashvillefilmfestival.org
the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville has brought
together nationally and internationally renowned experts and April 30
exhibitors in the fields of antiques, decorative arts and Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Throughout
landscape design. Taking its inspiration from Albert Hadley of Music City, (800) 311-1255. The Country Music Marathon &
Parish-Hadley Associates Inc. in New York, the show offers 1/2 Marathon, produced by Elite Racing Inc., blends running
150 antique and horticultural booths and many innovative with Nashville’s signature product, music. The event features
landscaped gardens. In addition, special lectures are offered more than 50 bands on 28 stages to entertain runners,
by experts in their fields who are on the cutting edge in home walkers and spectators alike. More music awaits at the post-
and garden style. www.antiquesandgardenshow.com race concert at Bridgestone Arena. www.cmmarathon.com
February 20-May 29 May 6-8

Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior, Frist Center 40th Tennessee Association of Craft Artists Tennessee
for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue- Craft Fair, Centennial Park, 385-1904. TACA’s Tennessee
Skinned Savior will be the first major museum exhibition Craft Fair is the state’s premier outdoor showcase for
to focus on Vishnu – one of Hinduism’s three major Tennessee craft artists. See the works of more than 175 of
deities. Composed of approximately 150 paintings and the state’s finest craftspeople. The fair offers a chance to
sculptures made in India between the second century meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink from an
and 1900 A.D., this exhibition will serve as a brief survey international food court, enjoy live music, view special exhibits
of Hindu art styles as well as an examination of the Vaishnava and demonstrations, and purchase a variety of unique works.
(Vishnu-worshipping) tradition. www.fristcenter.org
May 14
March 19-June 19 2011 Iroquois Steeplechase, Percy Warner Park,
Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art 322-4814. The Iroquois Steeplechase has captivated tens
Museum, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, of thousands of spectators from near and far with its
356-8000. Featuring 43 key paintings and sculptures by traditions, pageantry and energy of sport. Celebrating its
31 of the most celebrated artists who came to maturity in 70th year in 2011, it is one of the oldest, most prestigious
the 1950s, Modern Masters examines the complex and and most challenging steeplechase races in the country, and
varied nature of American abstract art in the mid-20th tailgating at the races is a springtime tradition in Nashville.
century. www.cheekwood.org www.iroquoissteeplechase.org
March 25-April 1 May 14

Tin Pan South, Throughout Music City, 256-3354. Celebrate A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival, Nashville Shores,
songwriters and their craft at America’s largest music festival 889-7050. Celebrate Tennessee at a Toast to Tennessee
dedicated to them. Produced by the Nashville Songwriters Wine Festival. This festival features award-winning
Association International, the festival brings hundreds of Tennessee wineries offering samples of their favorite wines,
songwriters together for a weeklong educational symposium live music, gourmet food, free wine and food seminars,

and fine artisans. www.nashvilleshores.com or films and album covers, as well as objects and documents
www.atoasttottennessee.com from the artist’s personal archives. www.fristcenter.org
May 20-August 21 July

Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Dive-In Movies, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Watch movies
Collection, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. in a whole new way, lounging in the pool under the moon and
Faith and Edward Deming Andrews were among the first stars. Enjoy classic movies on a more than 30-foot-wide,
to recognize the unique contributions of the Shakers to lakeside movie screen. Movies start at dusk, check website
American culture. Perhaps their primary legacy is two major for movie titles. Included with Nashville Shores water park
collections of Shaker materials. These collections, consisting admission. www.nashvilleshores.com
of Shaker manuscripts, printed works, visual art, furniture,
textiles and small craft, comprise the most comprehensive July 4
collection of Shaker materials ever assembled. Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!, Riverfront Park,
www.fristcenter.org (800) 657-6910. Enjoy an evening of free entertainment, fun
and fireworks. This annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day
June-July party, attracting more than 100,000 revelers. Live music,
Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman, Ryman Auditorium, family activities, food vendors and one of the nation’s best
889-3060. Experience the best in bluegrass from the very fireworks displays will help you celebrate America’s birthday
stage where Bluegrass was born. www.ryman.com in style. Noon-10 p.m. Free admission. www.visitmusiccity.com
June 9-12 July 4

2011 Country Music Association Music Festival, Shores & Stripes, Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Enjoy
Downtown Music City, (800) CMA-Fest. The CMA Music a fireworks show to celebrate our nation’s independence
Festival is the largest country music party in the world on the banks of Percy Priest Lake. Admission includes
and the ultimate destination for music lovers! The annual, fireworks, beach concert, water park, mini-golf and more.
four-day event features more than 70 hours of live musical www.nashvilleshores.com
performances and 30 hours of autograph signing by more
than 400 country music artists and celebrities. Buy tickets July 4
online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at Shores & Stripes Boat Parade, Nashville Shores,
255-9600. www.cmafest.com 889-7050. Sailboats and powerboats will participate decked
out in red, white and blue and other patriotic themes on
June 24–September 11 beautiful Percy Priest Lake. www.nashvilleshoresmarina.com
Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol’s Work,
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 244-3340. The exhibit focuses August-June 2012
on the role of music and dance in Andy Warhol’s work and Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, Country Music Hall
life, from the film music Warhol discovered in his youth, to the of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. The museum’s cameo
disco scene at Studio 54, where he was one of the most exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player will examine the
famous regulars. The exhibition brings together some life and career of one the most significant figures in country
640 works and objects, paintings, silkscreens, photographs, music history. As an instrumentalist and recording artist,
Trace Adkins at the CMA Music Festival
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Atkins influenced generations of country, rock and jazz October 1
guitarists with a smooth finger-picking style that earned him Celebration of Cultures Festival, Centennial Park,
the nickname Mr. Guitar. In the producer’s chair at RCA’s (615)340-7501. Be a part of Tennessee’s biggest day
Nashville studios during the 1950s and 1960s, Atkins was a for celebrating the cultural diversity of our community!
chief architect of the sophisticated fusion of country and pop Presented by Metro Parks and Scarritt-Bennett Center, this
styles known as the Nashville sound. The exhibit will include popular free event brings the 40-plus cultures of our area
many rare and unique guitars from Atkins’ personal together for one extraordinary day of entertainment and
collection. www.countrymusichalloffame.org education. www.celebrationofcultures.org
August 13 October 22-February 26, 2012

Tomato Art Fest, East Nashville, 226-2070. Celebrate Visions of the American West: Buffalo Bill Historical
all things tomato in Historic East Nashville’s Five Points Center, Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art,
area. This event brings together great art, good music, (615) 356-8000. One hundred years after Buffalo Bill’s Wild
delectable food and a barrel of fun, making the sweltering West show thrilled audiences in Nashville, the excitement
days of August just a little more bearable. resounds again at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and
www.tomatoartfest.com Museum of Art, where visitors are invited to experience the West
through captivating displays of art, Plains Indian artifacts, Wild
September 3-5 West show objects, and firearms – all parts of the quintessential
National Folk Festival, Downtown Nashville. The National and epic stories of the West. www.cheekwood.org
Folk Festival is the oldest and longest-running multiethnic,
November 18-20
traditional arts festival in the nation. For more than 70 years,
’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace, 269-9393.
the festival has provided a way for people to embrace the
Presented by the Junior League of Nashville, ’Tis the
cultural traditions that define us as Americans. The free,
Season Holiday Marketplace is an upscale holiday shopping
outdoor event celebrates the roots, richness and variety of
experience featuring more than 75 vendors from across the
American culture through music, dance, traditional craft, country, offering an exciting array of products, from women’s
storytelling, food and more. www.NashvilleNFF.org or and children’s clothing to home and garden accents,
www.nationalfolkfestival.com specialty gifts and gourmet food products.
www.tistheseasonshopping.com and www.jlnashville.org
September 9-11
Home Decorating & Remodeling Show, Nashville November 18-January 2, 2012
Convention Center, (800) 343-8344. This upscale home A Country Christmas, Gaylord Opryland Resort® and
show, held each fall at the Nashville Convention Center, Convention Center, (888) 999-OPRY. This Nashville tradition
affords the ultimate opportunity for product and price- is back with live music, carriage rides, craft shows, photos
comparison shopping. The show features unique with Santa and nearly 2 million Christmas lights. It’s
merchandise, numerous show specials and many free everything Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Resort and
drawings. This is everyone’s chance to save time, money Convention Center! www.gaylordhotels.com
and gas. ww.nashvillehomeshow.com
Thanksgiving-New Year’s Eve
September 29-November 4 Holiday Harmony, (800) 657-6910. Nashville has your
Scarecrows, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum ticket to Holiday Harmony, bringing together the best of
of Art, 356-8000. Get ready for some good old-fashioned entertainment – from club shows to extravaganzas sports
fall fun at Cheekwood! Scarecrows will showcase dozens and fine art. You’ll enjoy beautiful decorations, charming
of fabulous, weird, funny and traditional scarecrows lurking traditions and, of course, incredible music everywhere
along the garden’s paths. www.cheekwood.org you go. www.visitmusiccity.com
September 23-25 November 25-January 2. 2012

Tennessee Association of Craft Artists Fall Craft Fair, Season of Celebration, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and
Centennial Park, 385-1904. Celebrating its 33rd year, Museum of Art, 356-8000. A holiday wonderland of Christmas
TACA’s Fall Craft Fair is the state’s premier showcase for trees, decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating, multicultural
American fine craft artists. See the works of more than activities and musical performances. www.cheekwood.org
200 of the nation’s finest craftspeople. The fair offers a December
chance to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and Music City Bowl, 743-3130. The Franklin American
drink from an international food court, enjoy live music, Mortgage Music City Bowl is an annual post-season
view special exhibits and demonstrations, and purchase collegiate bowl featuring the Atlantic Coast and Southeastern
a variety of unique works. Conferences. Televised nationally to millions of viewers and
listeners on ESPN and Nevada Sports Radio Network, the
September 26-October 2 bowl is Nashville’s holiday tradition. www.musiccitybowl.com
World of Bluegrass, Nashville Convention Center,
(888) 438-4262. The weeklong bluegrass homecoming December 31
includes Bluegrass Fan Fest and the broadcast of the Music City Bash on Broadway, Downtown Nashville,
International Bluegrass Music Awards Show. Fans from all (800) 657-6910. Ring in the New Year in true Music City
over the world gather for hundreds of performances on style! Enjoy a free, downtown concert and New Year’s Eve
multiple stages, musical workshops, the Grand Master celebration along Broadway, including an exciting fireworks
Fiddle Championships and the opportunity to interact with display and an impressive 80-foot Guitar Drop® to help count
internationally known bluegrass artists. www.ibma.org down to the New Year! www.visitmusiccity.com

tours & transportation
Tours begin at 10 a.m. and are scheduled throughout the
Tour Companies
key to symbols day, seven days a week. Tours also available following select
Live Music Discover
Opry performances. www.opry.com
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American Express Japanese Credit Bureau Gray Line Tours, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102,
Carte Blanche MasterCard 883-5555, (800) 251-1864, F: 883-6710. Let the local
Diners Club Visa expert pick you up at your hotel and take you on an adventure
on any of our 13 daily tours. See Nashville by day or night on
one of our city tours. See where the stars live, visit historic
All In One Destinations, Inc., 107 Music City Cir., mansions or cruise down the river on the General Jackson.
Ste. 218, 871-7232, (800) 421-4422. Complete vacation Visit Jack Daniels, have a glass of wine at Arrington
tour packages, including a wide variety of Nashville Vineyards, shop unique boutiques or try your luck at a casino.
attractions. Individual and group tour packages include the We have Elvis, the Rockettes and the Grand Ole Opry.
Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival and more. Rates vary. Services: Charters. Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards:
Packages include hotel, tours, attractions, shows, some www.musiccitytours.com
meals and more. Services: Receptive Services,
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Sightseeing Available, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages.
Discounts: Web. Credit Cards: Johnny Walker Tours, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 118,
www.southernvacations.com 834-8585, (800) 722-1524. With superior expertise and
Advertising Partner, p. 34 and 71 experience, Johnny Walker Tours highlight Nashville
attractions and show the client the true meaning of Music
Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive, P.O. Box 23766, City. Offering complete package planning with individual and
386-9301, (800) 223-4581, F: 386-9332. A minute group rates in various hotel categories. Includes attraction
with us can save you hours – complete itinerary planning tickets and sightseeing tours. www.johnnywalkertours.com
for groups. We’ve been working with groups since 1978:
CMA Music Festival, CMA Awards Show, NFL Tennessee Nashville Express Tours, 1700 Decatur Cir., Franklin,
Titans, New Year’s Eve at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & (865) 774-6574, (800) 638-8687. Custom packages for
Convention Center, A Country Christmas at Gaylord Nashville, including Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival,
Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, reserved seats to the A Country Christmas, Sound & Speed, Gaylord Opryland®
world famous Grand Ole Opry. Let us be your tour partner. Resort & Convention Center, and off-season packages.
Services: Receptive Services, Sightseeing Available, Step-on www.nashvilleexpress.com
Guides, Tour Packages. Credit Cards:
www.arthenry.com Nashville Ghost Tours & Haunted Tavern Tours,
5806 Avalon Ct., Hermitage, 884-3999. Explore the haunted
Destination Nashville, 835 Wren Rd., Goodlettsville, history of Music City during this 90-minute walking tour. Your
851-9190. Downtown, 301 Demonbreun St., Ste. 1505, historically costumed, lantern-bearing guide will lead you to
255-9196. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 2802 Opryland Dr., some of the most haunted locations in downtown Nashville,
458-9190.Destination Nashville is your door to the exciting including the Ryman Auditorium, Printers Alley and the
sites, attractions, venues and resources that represent the Tennessee State Capitol. www.nashvilleghosttours.com
distinct character of Music City.
www.destinationnashville.com Nashville Trolley Tour & All About Nashville Day Pass,
Corner of Second Ave. & Broadway, Gray Line Visitor Center,
General Jackson Showboat, 2812 Opryland Dr., 248-4437, 636-1280. Our one-hour trolley tour will take you
458-3930. Climb aboard for a unique entertainment by all the major attractions in downtown Nashville, with full
experience. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the narration and photo opportunities. Got a bit more time? Then
Cumberland River, offering fantastic shows and delicious upgrade to our all-day pass, which includes our trolley tour, a
meals. Special-event cruises are offered throughout the year guided walking tour of historic downtown – with a tour of the
with holiday shows beginning in mid-November. Lunch and Ryman Auditorium – and admission to the Country Music Hall
dinner cruises; call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com of Fame® and Museum. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week.
Advertising Partner, p. 30 and 34 Services: Self-Guided Tours, Sightseeing Available, Step-on
Guides. Credit Cards:
Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tours, 2802 Opryland Dr., www.musiccitytours.com
Grand Ole Opry House, (800) SEE-OPRY. Go behind the
Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and Barndance
scenes of country music’s most famous show with a tour
Co., Inc., P.O. Box 620, Ridgetop, 859-6310. Authentic
of the Grand Ole Opry House. Walk in the footsteps of chart-
party facility in the hills of Tennessee, only 20 minutes
toppers such as Martina McBride and Brad Paisley, as well
from Nashville. www.smileyhollow.com
as legends including Loretta Lynn and Jimmy Dickens.
Guides introduce guests to the Opry House’s dressing rooms Redneck Comedy Tour, 4624 Skymont Dr., 316-0014.
themed in celebration of country music icons and the many See the Nashville hot spots and laugh along the way!
styles of country music, and showcase the Opry Post Office www.theredneckcomedytour.com
where former employee Alan Jackson once delivered – and
now receives – mail. Get an up-close look at the Opry’s Segway of Nashville, 119 Third Ave. S., No. 100,
iconic stage, including the famed circle of wood from the 244-0555. Guided Segway tours are the high-tech way to
Ryman Auditorium on which folks from Patsy Cline and Hank enjoy Nashville on a unique personal transportation device.
Williams to Taylor Swift and Keith Urban have performed. www.segwayofnashville.com

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Sharin’ Nashville Tours, 3421 White Pine Dr., 846-0867,
(800) 636-8687, F: 846-0870. Share your Nashville vacation
with a company dedicated to personalized service. Enjoy
unique tours, scavenger hunts, hotel and attraction
packages, and customized itineraries for groups and
individuals. Services: Receptive Services, Sightseeing
Available, Step-on Guides. Credit Cards:
www.sharinnashvilletours.com
Steve Ellis Tours and Receptive, LLC, P.O. Box 383,

Pigeon Forge, (865) 429-5070. Tour planning is our
business. We are a full tour receptive operator with more
than 200 years of staff planning experience. Wholesale
tours, step-on guides. Members of NTA, ABA, OMCA, TAP,
ASTA. www.discountours.com
Sweet Magnolia Tours, P.O. Box 210247, 646-0030,

(800) 235-5295. Specializing in Southern hospitality, Sweet
Magnolia Tours offers complete tour planning for groups and
individuals. We offer customized itineraries using a wide
variety of hotel choices, attraction tickets, meal planning
and step-on guide service. Services: Charters, Receptive
Services, Sightseeing Available, Step-on Guides,
Tour Packages. Credit Cards:
www.sweetmagnoliatours.com
Tommy’s Tours, 2120 Lebanon Pk., Ste. 29, 335-2863.

Comedic sightseeing tours of downtown Nashville and
celebrities’ homes. www.tommystours.com
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Services
AAA Auto Club South, 1515 N. Westshore Blvd.,
Tampa, FL, (813) 289-1320. Founded in 1902, AAA is
one of the largest membership organizations in the world.
Committed to providing safety, security and peace of mind
to nearly 50 million members, AAA offers an incredible array
of outstanding savings and useful services. www.aaa.com
Anchor Trailways & Tours, 3108 Blevins Rd.,

860-6800, (800) 476-2841, F: 860-0058. Complete ground
transportation provider available for charter, airport transfers
and sightseeing tours. We offer full-size motorcoaches,
25-passenger and executive VIP transportation, along with
an experienced and courteous staff to make your visit an
enjoyable one. Credit Cards:
www.anchortrailways.com
Broadway Limousine, 2926 Franklin Pk., 818-5716.

Broadway Limousine strives to provide the best customer
service in our industry. www.broadwaylimollc.com
Central Parking, 937 Church St., 259-3898. The leader in

professional parking management and leasing. CPS operates
more than 2,500 parking facilities containing 1.2 million
spaces for some of the nation’s largest owners and operators
of mixed-use projects, office buildings, hotels, stadiums and
arenas, as well as airports, hospitals and municipalities.
www.parking.com
Grand Avenue Limousine & Luxury Transport Services,

460 Metroplex Dr., Ste. 112, 866-9073, F: 730-8252.
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in and around Greater Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood and coordination of all types of transportation. We move people
Middle Tennessee areas. Professional, courteous drivers, from one to 50,000, utilizing only the best vendors with the
impeccable vehicles, guaranteed on-time arrival and highest safety records. Credit Cards:
personal delivery – we see to every detail to make your www.stewarttransportation.com
travel a pleasure, and treat you like royalty while in our care.
www.grandavenuelimo.com Wise Coaches, Inc., 1312 Central Ct., Hermitage,
391-3505, F: 391-3550. A family-owned charter bus
Gray Line of Tennessee, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 102, company. We offer new-model motorcoaches that seat up to
883-5555. Operating the largest motorcoach fleet in Middle 56 passengers. Specializing in corporate outings, church and
Tennessee. The average age of the entire fleet is fewer than school groups, sports teams, senior tours, weddings and
four years old. For transportation in the city of Nashville, the
state of Tennessee or across the United States, Gray Line of
Nashville can take care of your needs. Discounts: AARP,
AAA. Credit Cards: www.graylinenashville.com
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InShuttle Transportation, Inc., P.O. Box 330897,

255-3519. Offers passenger transportation for any occasion
with a fleet of late-model mini-buses and mini-coaches.
InShuttle offers charters, day trips and shuttle services.
www.inshuttle.com
Jarmon D & Q Transportation, 750 Fonnic Dr., 481-0767.

A premier transportation company servicing Nashville
International Airport, the downtown area and
Clarksville/Ft. Campbell. www.jarmontransportation.com
Seeing Stars
Matchless Limousine, P.O. Box 100229, 620-5466,
Music calls us home – and so do the
(866) 258-5466, F: 620-5476. Committed to providing
our clients with a luxurious first-class travel experience. stars who make the hits. Although
Services: Limousine Service, Sightseeing Available. Nashville is one of the world’s most
Credit Cards: www.matchlesslimo.com famous entertainment capitals, it’s
also home base for many artists who
Nashville International Airport, One Terminal Dr., live, work and play here.
Ste. 501, 275-1600. Served 8.9 million passengers in
2009, operating an average of 374 daily flights to While it’s easy to see entertainers
approximately 75 markets, 48 of which are nonstop.
headlining performances at live music
Nashville International is utilized by 13 airlines and boasts
61 air carrier gates and up to 78 commuter aircraft parking venues around town, it’s also possible
positions. www.flynashville.com to do some stargazing while dining
out, shopping or sightseeing.
Premiere Transportation, 109 International Dr., Ste. 300,
Franklin, 296-9000, (877) 771-0588. Preferred by royal Popular restaurants near Music Row,
families, United States presidents and high-schoolers. including Pancake Pantry and Noshville
Premiere offers a distinctly unique fleet of luxury coaches. Delicatessen, often attract singers,
Services: Charters. Credit Cards:
www.myluxurybus.com
songwriters and music executives.
Signature Transportation, 408-B Harding Industrial Dr., Other possible star-sighting

(866) 378-1916. Our reservation and fleet-management opportunities include a trip to the
software, new limousines, sedans and luxury transportation famed Grand Ole Opry, enjoying a
vehicles such as stretch Hummers and Excursions, plus show at The Bluebird Cafe, Tootsies
professional, courteous and experienced chauffeurs, Orchid Lounge or other downtown
combine to make Signature the recognized leader in its field.
honky-tonks, shopping in the upscale
www.nashvillelimo.com
boutiques at The Mall at Green Hills,
Silver Oak Transportation, 328 Hill Ave., 714-5466, visiting the Music City Walk of Fame
(866) 455-2823, F: 469-7437. Our staff will do whatever it and even dropping by the Visitor
takes to make your occasion unique. Amenities such as red Information Center at the corner of
carpets, flowers and special beverages are examples of what
Broadway and Fifth Avenue, where
we can provide. We can customize for any special events or
occasions. Services: Charters, Limousine Service,
artists pop in and out for live
Sightseeing Available, Tour Packages. Discounts: Web. interviews on Sirius XM Radio.
Credit Cards: www.silveroaklimo.com
Remember, in Nashville, the stars
Stewart Transportation Solutions, Inc., 2814 Columbine Pl., don’t just come out at night!
292-6040, (888) 292-6040. Specializing in the planning and

more. Services: Charters, Limousine Service, Receptive
Services, Sightseeing Available, Step-on Guides, Tour Taxicabs
Packages. Credit Cards:
Meters (except at the airport) start at $3; each
www.wisecoachesofnashville.com
additional mile is $2. There is a flat-fare triangle between
the airport, downtown and Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Auto Rental Convention Center. Between any two points in the triangle,
the fare is set at $25 for up to four passengers. For areas
Thrifty Car Rental, 1201 Briley Pkwy., 361-6050, outside of the triangle, the meter starts at $7 from
(800) 847-4389, F: 361-1849. Available in the terminal the airport. Taxis are available on the ground level
at Nashville International Airport and suburban locations of the terminal.
on Briley Parkway, in Brentwood and Murfreesboro.
Discounts: AAA, Military, Government, Web. American Music City Taxi, 729 Calhoun Ave.,
Credit Cards: www.thrifty.com 262-0451. www.musiccitytaxi.com
Nashville Transportation (Checker Cab),

Airlines 221 Largo Dr., 256-7000, F: 331-6215.
www.nashvillecheckercab.com
Air Canada, (888) 247-2262. www.aircanada.com
Taxi USA of Tennessee, 1510 Lebanon Pk.,
American Airlines/American Eagle/ 242-7070. Allied, Nashville and Diamond Cabs.
American Connection, One Terminal Dr., We blend state-of-the-art technology and good
Nashville International Airport, (800) 433-7300. old-fashioned service to provide unparalleled service.
Credit Cards: www.nashvillecab.com
www.aa.com
Transportation Licensing Commission, 862-6777.
Continental Express, (800) 525-0280.
www.nashville.gov/tlc
www.continental.com
Delta Airlines/Delta Connection, (800) 221-1212.

www.delta.com
Bus Service
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA),
Frontier Airlines, (800) 432-1359. 130 Nestor St., 862-5950. Provides hourly service
www.frontierairlines.com between downtown and the airport seven days a week.
Express trips take only 20 minutes, and local service takes
Skyway/Midwest Express, (800) 452-2022.
35 to 45 minutes. One-way fares between the airport and
www.midwestexpress.com
downtown are available for less than $2. In town, MTA
Southwest Airlines, 402 BNA Dr., Ste. 410, 872-7709. provides bus service in and out of downtown and throughout
www.southwest.com the city. All-day, unlimited-ride passes are available for
$4.80. Music City Central, the new downtown transit station,
is at 400 Charlotte Ave., between Fourth and Fifth avenues
United Express Airlines, (800) 428-4322. N. Customer service hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.,
www.united.com 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Exact
change only for fares. All-day & seven-day passes available.
US Airways, (800) 428-4322. www.usairways.com www.nashvillemta.org
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Nashville. Private dining available up to 400 people.
key to symbols Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:
Live Music Earth Friendly
www.bigrivergrille.com
The Blind Pig No. 55, American. West End/Vanderbilt,
Price Legend 2317 12th Ave. S., 292-2655. This 12th South neighborhood
under $10 $16-22 hangout features smoked meats, Southern sides and the Pig
$10-15 $23+ Burger, made with a custom blend of ground chuck, boneless
short rib and Benton’s bacon. Open for lunch and dinner
Credit cards seven days a week. Come by for our daily happy hour
specials. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 12-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
American Express EnRoute
Credit Cards: Group capacity: 40.
Carte Blanche Japanese Credit Bureau
www.blindpig55.com
Diners Club MasterCard
Discover Visa The Bluebird Cafe, American. Green Hills,
4104 Hillsboro Rd., 383-1461. Share in Nashville’s music
history at one of the city’s most famous venues where many
The Acorn, American. West End/Vanderbilt, artists, from Garth Brooks to Taylor Swift, got their start.
114 28th Ave. N., 320-4399. Many things to many people, Menu includes sandwiches, salads and featured hot entrees.
The Acorn features fine dining, two full bars, private events 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.,
and patio seating. Independently owned and conveniently 6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows
located in the West End district. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., $10. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:
5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Group capacity: 100. www.bluebirdcafe.com
Credit Cards: Bob Evans Restaurant, American. Opryland Area/Music
www.theacornrestaurant.com Valley Drive, 200 Rudy Cir., 889-9266. Country homestyle
Amerigo Italian Restaurant, Italian. West End/Vanderbilt, restaurant with a unique general store for a completely
1920 West End Ave., 320-1740. Amerigo is a locally owned Southern shopping and dining experience. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
Italian restaurant specializing in authentic Italian pastas, www.bobevans.com
handmade pizzas, fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks and Advertising Partner, p. 34
extensive wine offerings. Private dining rooms, group seating,
Bound’ry, Eclectic/International. West End/Vanderbilt,
reservations and catering services are available for groups of
911 20th Ave. S., 321-3043. With a divine and eclectic menu
any size. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:
featuring global cuisine, the Bound’ry is where all borders
Group capacity: 130. www.amerigo.net
meet. See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs bar.
Aquarium, Seafood. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, Open-air dining available. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Mon.,
516 Opry Mills Dr., 514-8600. Located in Opry Mills, Aquarium 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Tue.-Sat. Reservations accepted.
offers sensational food in a unique setting. Guests dine around a Credit Cards: www.pansouth.net
200,000-gallon saltwater tank featuring more than 100 species
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, American.
of tropical fish. Experience Stingray Reef, where you can feed
Downtown, 220 Printers Alley, 242-5837. Live music every
stingrays, enjoy exhibits, games and a carousel. Temporarily
day for lunch, happy hour and evening. Great food, great
closed. Please call for further information. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
drinks and great times. 4 p.m.-3 a.m. daily. Reservations
Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.
accepted. Credit Cards: Group
Credit Cards: www.nashvilleaquarium.com
capacity: 250. www.bourbonstreetblues.com
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant, Southern/New
Buca di Beppo, Italian. South/Franklin, 1722 Galleria Blvd.,
Southern. Downtown, 152 Second Ave. N., 256-2727.
Franklin, 778-1321. Authentic Italian restaurant that offers
Featuring a variety of great Creole cuisine fused with flavors
flavorful, family-style Italian dining. www.bucadibeppo.com
from around the globe, but with unmistakable Southern roots.
Sample catfish bites, fried green tomatoes, ribs or pulled Buffalo’s Nashville, American. Downtown,
barbecue pork, capped off with banana bread pudding and 154 Second Ave. N., 313-7665. In the District, a favorite
highlighted by the blues. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. watering hole of the locals. Look for great food, billiards and
Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.bbkingclubs.com more. HDTVs everywhere. Perfect location to watch your
favorite sport. Easy walk to Nashville’s most popular spots.
Barefoot Charlie’s, American. North Nashville, Historic building looks out on the river and the Titans’ LP Field.
125 Sanders Ferry, Hendersonville, 431-2859. Escape to the Check us for your party plans. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.
lake to enjoy great food prepared fresh and with a tropically Credit Cards:
inspired attitude. Families welcome. Golden Tee, www.buffalosnashville.com
shuffleboard, HDTVs and 110-inch TV for the big sports. Live
entertainment most weekends, no cover. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Burger Up, American. West End/Vanderbilt,
Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 2901 12th Ave. S., 279-3767. Fostering the idea of thoughtful
Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: consuming through locally sourced food of exceptional
www.barefootcharlies.net quality in a family-friendly environment. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted.
Big River Grille and Brewing Works, American. Credit Cards: www.burger-up.com
Downtown, 111 Broadway, 251-4677. Restaurant/brewery
featuring fresh food and fresh beer in a fun, casual Caney Fork Fish Camp, Seafood. Opryland Area/Music
atmosphere, including the largest covered patio in downtown Valley Drive, 2400 Music Valley Dr., 724-1200. A family
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restaurant complete with two fish ponds and two fireplaces. Offering an amazing selection of daily-crafted soups, market
Enjoy freshly prepared food and Southern hospitality. salads, leaf salads, chef-prepared gourmet entrées,
www.caneyforkfishcamp.com sandwiches and bakery items, virtually all of which are prepared
Advertising Partner, p. 34 in our café and catering kitchens. Semiprivate dining available
for groups under 50 people. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Cantina Laredo, Mexican. Downtown, 592 12th Ave. S., Credit Cards: www.chefsmarket.com
259-9280. Serving authentic gourmet Mexican dishes in a
sophisticated atmosphere. www.cantinalaredo.com Cocina Mexican Grill, Mexican. Downtown, 501-A Union St.,
255-4570. Fast, fresh and genuine Southwestern Mexican grill.
Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel, Continental. Downtown, Marinated chicken, grilled steak and quality ground beef topped
231 Sixth Ave. N., 345-7116. Reinventing Southern gourmet with fresh and wholesome vegetables. Great for vegetarians and
cuisine using the freshest regional ingredients served in plush vegans, too. You can reserve tables for groups, or call for catering
surroundings at The Hermitage Hotel. Hours vary, call for details. or group delivery. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
www.thehermitagehotel.com/site/dining_capitolgrille.aspx Sat. Closed Sun. Group reservations only. Credit Cards:
Group capacity: 110. www.cocinamexican.com
Cascades American Café, Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Convention Center, American. Opryland Area/Music Valley Cock of the Walk, Southern. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
Drive, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Enjoy seafood fresh-catch 2624 Music Valley Dr., 889-1930. Enjoy great Southern food and
features and seasonal favorites surrounded by spectacular hospitality at Nashville’s most unique restaurant. Offering U.S.
waterfalls and lush gardens of the Cascades Atrium at Gaylord farm-raised catfish served family-style. 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.,
Opryland® Resort & Convention Center. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.- 5-10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit
Thu., 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.gaylordopryland.com Cards: www.cockofthewalkrestaurant.com
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, American. West Nashville, Advertising Partner, p. 34
8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977, (800) 282-2276. Nashville’s The Cocoa Tree. Downtown, 1200 Fifth Ave. N., Ste. 104,
oldest professional theater with unlimited buffet and table 255-5060. Nashville’s own artisan chocolate cafe
service. Buffet features a choice of entrées, sides, full salad specializing in award-winning handmade truffles and
bar and large selection of desserts. Evening buffet: confections, as well as chocolate desserts and beverages.
6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Sun. buffet: noon-1:30 p.m., The cafe is located just north of downtown in the historic
show 2 p.m. Reservations required. Credit Cards: Germantown district. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.,
www.dinnertheatre.com 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.thecocoatree.com
Chef’s Market Café & Take Away, Deli/Gourmet Deli. Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Nashville Hotel,
North Nashville, 900 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, 851-2433. American. Downtown, 611 Commerce St., 255-8400. In the
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beautiful Renaissance Nashville Hotel with a bountiful Falls offers a tapas-style menu, desserts and coffee drinks.
breakfast and lunch buffet. Our dinner menu offers a variety Credit Cards: www.gaylordopryland.com
of delicious grill options with a distinct local flavor. Breakfast
6-10 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 5-10 p.m., live jazz The Family Wash, American. East Nashville,
5-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 2038 Greenwood Ave., 226-6070. The Wash, as the locals
call it, is one of the most unique restaurants and music
The Cupcake Collection, Deli/Gourmet Deli. Downtown, venues in all of Music City. Open five nights a week, from 6 p.m.
1213 Sixth Ave. N., 244-2900. Located in the heart of to 12 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Try our fan-favorite
historic Germantown, The Cupcake Collection features daily, Shepherd’s Pie and enjoy some live music that changes daily.
made-from-scratch cupcakes and icing. No lard/shortening. 6 p.m.-midnight Tue.-Sat. www.familywash.com
At $1.50, this is a cost-effective cupcake. Credit Cards:
www.thecupcakecollection.com Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Convention Center, Irish. Opryland Area/Music Valley
Dan McGuinness Irish Pub, Irish. West End/Vanderbilt, Drive, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. This Victorian-style
1538 Demonbreun St., 252-1991. Nashville’s only traditional pub in Gaylord Opryland’s Magnolia section features
Irish pub located on the Music Row roundabout and featuring a entertainment most nights and delicious Irish staples such as
variety of Nashville’s best live music every night. Credit corned beef and Yorkshire pudding. A fine selection of drafts
Cards: www.danmcguinnesspub.com/nashville/ includes Guinness® Extra Stout, Bass Pale Ale and Hard Core
Cider. 11 a.m.-midnight. www.gaylordopryland.com
Dave & Buster’s, American. Opryland Area/Music Valley
Drive, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 514-1202. From burgers to a Philly Fish & Co., American. West End/Vanderbilt, 1922 Adelicia St.,
cheesesteak or from fried shrimp to a New York strip, we have 320-1119. A low-country and costal-inspired restaurant
your American favorites. Check out our $15.99 Eat-N-Play created by James Beard award winner, Louis Osteen. Fish &
combo. Temporarily closed. Please call for further information. Co. provides a relaxed yet refined atmosphere with bar room
11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu., until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. dining upstairs and a more formal dining room downstairs.
Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards: 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Bar opens at 4 p.m.
Group capacity: 2,500. www.daveandbusters.com Credit Cards: Group capacity: 30/65.
Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House, American. www.fishco-nashville.com
Downtown, 300 Commerce St., 256-4655. Featuring pasta Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, American.
and steak, this downtown restaurant is a local favorite. Try Green Hills, 4017 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 310, 463-0022.
the buttery rolls and famous chicken and rice soup. West End/Vanderbilt, 2020 West End Ave., 320-3678.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. South/Franklin, 330 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, 309-5004.
Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards: South/Franklin, 3021 Mallory Ln., Franklin, 778-0349.
www.demosrestaurants.com Burgers made from scratch: hand-pattied, American beef,
Dunn Bros Coffee, Coffeehouse. Downtown, never frozen, with all toppings freshly prepared daily.
401 Church St., Ste. 100, 252-2567. Fresh-roasted coffee. Great Hand-cut fries, twice-cooked in 100 percent pure peanut oil.
coffehouse atmosphere, soups, sandwiches, salads, pastries, So good, it’s Zagat-rated. Reservations not accepted.
smoothies and free Wi-Fi. Meeting space also available. Credit Cards: Group capacity: 85.
Credit Cards: www.dunnbros.com www.fiveguys.com
eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt, American. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Steak.
West End/Vanderbilt, 2100 West End Ave., 321-1990. West End/Vanderbilt, 2525 West End Ave., Ste. 220, 342-0131.
Gracious service and a diverse menu. Breakfast, lunch, Creating the magic of a great evening out with an inviting
dinner and Sunday brunch. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. ambiance, 100 wines by the glass and a focus on prime beef.
www.loewsvanderbilt.com Guests are provided with friendly service, a warm
atmosphere and memorable times. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.,
1808 Grille, American. West End/Vanderbilt, 4:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4-9 p.m. Sun. Credit Cards:
1808 West End Ave., 340-0012. Discover the 1808 Grille, www.flemingssteakhouse.com
a Nashville restaurant ideal for corporate lunches, private
dining, romantic dinners or relaxed evenings out. At once Flyte World Dining and Wine, American. Downtown,
elegant, casual, familiar but unique, 1808 Grille is the ideal 718 Division St., 255-6200. An elegant, comfortable fine-
place to meet, dine and linger. www.1808grille.com dining environment that stimulates your passion and curiosity
for great food, interesting wines and finely crafted beers.
F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar, American. www.flytenashville.com
Green Hills, 2210 Crestmoor Rd., 269-5861. Fine American
cuisine with a French influence using local ingredients. Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse, American.
Live jazz in the lounge six nights a week. 5:30-10 p.m. West End/Vanderbilt, 2509 12th Ave. S., 292-1808.
Mon.-Thu., 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Bar opens 4:30 p.m. A neighborhood coffeehouse with a home-like atmosphere,
Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations recommended. full breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Local coffee, dairy
Credit Cards: www.fscotts.com and house-made offerings. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays,
8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends. Credit Cards:
The Falls Bar & Lounge, American. Opryland Area/Music www.frothymonkeynashville.com
Valley Drive, 2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Within the
breathtaking Cascades atrium is The Falls, Gaylord Opryland’s® General Jackson Showboat, American. Opryland Area/
signature bar and lounge. Here, you can enjoy chilled Music Valley Drive, 2812 Opryland Dr., 458-3930. Climb
champagne, signature cocktails, wines and your favorite bottled aboard for a unique dining and entertainment experience as
beer in a leisurely setting with complimentary Wi-Fi access. The this 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland

River. Offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Lunch and show dinner for 10 or a restaurant buyout for 650, Margaritaville
dinner cruises; call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com will show you a good time. www.margaritavillenashville.com
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Giovanni Ristorante, Italian. West End/Vanderbilt, Merchants Restaurant, American. Downtown,
909 20th Ave. S., 760-5932. An upscale northern Italian 401 Broadway, Corner of Broadway and Fourth Ave.,
restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and delicious risotto. 254-1892, 254-3012. Located in the heart of downtown
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon., Sun.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Nashville, Merchants Restaurant offers three floors of dining
Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: – first-floor casual bar and grille; second-floor fine dining
www.giovanninashville.com with an intimate/romantic atmosphere; third-floor private
group dining. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Hard Rock Cafe, American. Downtown, 100 Broadway, Fri.-Sat., 4-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations recommended.
742-9900. Hey, hard rockers – you know who you are – Credit Cards: Group capacity: 135.
come on down and party like a rock star in historic downtown www.merchantsrestaurant.com
Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu.,
11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. www.hardrock.com Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, American. Downtown,
Advertising Partner, p. 2 Corner of Gleaves and 600 Ninth Ave. S., 902-9566, 242-8000.
An interactive mystery play with live music and comedy, plus a
Incredible Dave’s, American. North Nashville, served dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues,
1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville. Featuring awesome bribe suspects with play money and try to solve the crime.
dining, extreme fun, a 400-seat restaurant, two bars, 100 Nashville’s only dinner theater downtown. Off-site shows
TVs, bowling lanes, more than 120 video/redemption games available. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show at 7 p.m. every Sat.
and a stage with live entertainment nightly. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Call for weeknight shows. Reservations required. Credit
Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Credit Cards: Cards: Group capacity: 150. www.missjeannes.com
www.incredibledaves.com
Morton’s – The Steakhouse, Steak. Downtown,
Jack’s Bar-B-Que, Barbecue. Downtown, 416 Broadway, 618 Church St., 259-4558. Serving only the finest quality foods,
228-4600. North Nashville, 334 W. Trinity Lane, 228-9888. featuring USDA prime aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-
Proudly serving barbecue from pit to plate, featuring the best picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts.
recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis. Call individual 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5-10 p.m. Sun. BAR 12·21 5 p.m.
restaurant for hours. Credit Cards: daily. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:
www.jacksbarbque.com Group capacity: 90. www.mortons.com
Jim & Nick’s, Barbecue. West Nashville, 17004 Charlotte Pk., Nashville City Club, American. Downtown, 201 Fourth Ave. N.,
417-3050. Our legendary barbecue is fueled by hickory 20th Fl., 244-3693. Downtown business club with breathtaking
smoke and complemented by a delicate rub and hard-to-peg city views, personal service and memorable experiences. Great to
sauce that doesn’t cover up the flavor of our meats, but host a dinner or special event while overlooking all of Nashville.
instead enhances them. 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu., Full-service, custom event venue with on-site event professional
10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. www.jimnnicks.com and executive chef. Reservations required.
Credit Cards: www.nashvillecity.com
Jimmy Kelly’s, Steak. West End/Vanderbilt, 217 Louise Ave.,
329-4349. This Nashville dining tradition has been impressing Nashville Coffee & Co., Coffeehouse. Downtown,
guests with its hospitality and great food since 1934. Located 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 278-8764. Featuring a large variety
in a historic Victorian mansion. 5 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat. of locally roasted coffees, specialty coffee drinks and locally
www.jimmykellys.com made pastries. Credit Cards:
www.nashvillecoffeeandcompany.com
The Loveless Cafe/The Loveless Barn, Southern/New
Southern. West Nashville, 8400 Hwy. 100, 646-9700 Ext. 3. Nashville Dinner Theatre, American. Downtown,
Nationally acclaimed and frequented by celebrities, world 209 Printers Alley, 889-4000. Nashville’s only historic
travelers and local appetites alike. The quaint country charm and downtown dinner theater venue. Free parking. Dinner and
genuine country cooking that have made it a Southern landmark show only $40. Box office: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tue.-Sun.;
have remained unchanged for 50 years. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Dinner/show: 6 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1 p.m. Sun. Reservations
Closed Christmas Day. www.lovelesscafe.com or accepted. Credit Cards:
www.lovelessbarn.com Group capacity: 200. www.nashvilledinnertheatre.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, Dinner/Breakfast
Maggiano’s Little Italy, Italian. West End/Vanderbilt, Theater. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
3106 West End Ave., 514-0270, 514-0271. There is an old 2620 Music Valley Dr., 885-4747, (800) 308-5779. Experience
Italian proverb that says, “At the table, no one grows old.” And a celebration of country music – past and present – while
so it is at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Time stands still when you joining us for breakfast or dinner. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.,
share delicious food and drink and good times with family and breakfast shows begin at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,
friends. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. dinner shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Credit Cards:
Reservations recommended. Credit Cards: www.nashvillenightlife.com
Group capacity: 127. www.maggianos.com Advertising Partner, p. 37 and 34
Margaritaville. Downtown, 322 Broadway, (866) 250-5480. Nashville Originals. Airport/Elm Hill Pike, P.O. Box 120668,
It’s more than a restaurant, it’s a state of mind – and a great new 386-3940. The association of independent restaurants.
place for groups to party downtown. Whether your group is a pre- www.nashvilleoriginals.com
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Nashville Palace, Dinner Theater. Opryland Area/Music closed. Please call for further information. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Valley Drive, 2611 McGavock Pk., 889-1540. Enjoy dinner in the Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
venue where country superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Advertising Partner, p. 34
Shelton got started. Menu includes Palace Plates featuring fried
chicken and ribs, plus our signature steaks. You never know who The Palm Restaurant, Steak & Seafood. Downtown,
you’ll see at the world-famous Nashville Palace. 1 p.m.-2:30 140 Fifth Ave. S., 742-7256. Aged prime steaks, jumbo Nova
a.m. Thu.-Tue., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed. Reservations accepted. Scotia lobsters, Italian entrées, outstanding service and
Credit Cards: www.nashvillepalace.net atmosphere like nowhere else. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mon.-Fri., dinner 3-11 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5-11 p.m. Sat.,
5-10 p.m. Sun. www.thepalm.com
Neely’s Barbecue, Barbecue. North Nashville,
Pancake Pantry, American. Hillsboro Village,
2292 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 251-8895. This is the famous
1796 21st Ave. S., 383-9333. A Nashville tradition. Try a
barbecue family featured on the Food Network shows Down
different breed of pancake at each visit. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.,
Home With The Neelys and Road Tasted With The Neelys.
6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. www.thepancakepantry.com
Located in Metro Center inside the Waterfront Plaza.
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Paradise Park Trailer Resort, American. Downtown,
Group reservations only. Credit Cards: 411 Broadway, 251-1515. Located on lower Broadway, the
www.neelysbbq.com bar is themed after a trailer park and features homemade
burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes.
Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
www.myspace.com/paradiseparknashville
Convention Center, Steak. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Winner of the prestigious The Patterson House, American. West End/Vanderbilt,
DiRoNA Award and the Wine Spectator Award, Old Hickory 1711 Division St., 636-7724. Located in a historic former
Steakhouse offers a widely varied menu – from signature residence at the corner of 17th Avenue South and Division Street
certified Angus steaks to delectable seafood dishes. Inside in Midtown, The Patterson House offers a vibe and drink menu
the Delta Atrium surrounded by waterfalls and unparalleled that suggests a throwback to the pre-Prohibition era when
vistas. Also serving an elegant afternoon tea. 5-10 p.m. tempting cocktails and stimulating conversation highlighted a
Sun.-Thu., 4:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Afternoon tea 2:30-4 p.m. cosmopolitan American nightlife. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Tue.-Sun.
Thu.-Sun. www.gaylordopryland.com Credit Cards: www.thepattersonnashville.com
Opry Mills. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, Puckett’s, American. Downtown, 500 Church St.,
433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN. Opry Mills offers more 770-2772. South/Franklin, 120 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin,
than 20 different eateries to satisfy any appetite. Temporarily 794-5527. Founded in the ‘50s, people have been
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congregating at Puckett’s for more than half a century. Sambuca, Continental. Downtown, 601 12th Ave. S.,
We’ve updated a bit, added some recipes from our family 248-2888. Dine, drink and dance the night away at
and friends, and thrown in some live music. But it’s still Nashville’s premier supper club, offering eclectic dining and
Puckett’s Grocery ... nothing too fancy, but everything good. live music nightly. Entrees include mozzarella and prosciutto
It’s where the locals go for real food, real people and real beignets, crab cakes with sun-dried tomato chips and pan-
fun. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Thu., seared sea bass, just to name a few. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
6 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-midnight Thu., 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.,
Credit Cards: Group capacity: 110. 4-11 p.m. Sun. www.sambucarestaurant.com
www.puckettsgrocery.com
Savarino Cucina, Italian. Hillsboro Village, 2121 Belcourt Ave.,
Rainforest Café, Global. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 460-9878. An authentic Italian restaurant and bakery. All
Opry Mills Mall, 514-3000. Escape to a tropical adventure foods are made on the premises and from scratch.
full of exotic ambiance, cascading waterfalls, entertaining 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:
animatronic gorillas, trumpeting elephants and whimsical
Solario, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention
butterflies. Menu contains fresh seafood, crisp salads,
Center, Mexican. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
delicious sandwiches and enticing entrées. End your journey
2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. With its outdoor patio seating
with a Sparkling Volcano. Temporarily closed. Please call for
in the beautiful Garden Conservatory atrium, Solario provides
further information. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
bold Mexican cuisine with a flavor that is anything but subtle.
Fri., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.
The soul of authentic Mexican fare is served up in a laid-
www.landryrestaurants.com
back, fun atmosphere. Enjoy our signature guacamole, made
Ravello, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, tableside, while sipping a handcrafted margarita made from
Italian. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 2800 Opryland Dr., one of our house-infused tequilas. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily.
871-6848. Take a culinary journey to Ravello in Campania, Credit Cards:
Italy – a southern Italian restaurant offering delightfully simple www.gaylordopryland.com
specialties, fresh seafood and rustic flavors. Begin your dining Sole Mio, Italian. Downtown, 311 Third Ave. S., 256-4013.
experience with a selection of antipastos, artisan cheeses and Everything handmade. Over a decade in downtown Nashville.
cured meats. Savor our bold pastas with sumptuous sauces, One block from the symphony hall. Fresh pastas, chicken, veal
like spaghetti Bolognese or classic carbonara paparadelle. and seafood specials. Voted top in 25 categories by Citysearch.
Pizzas are fresh from the oven and include unique delicacies Private dining room available. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Tue.-Sat.,
like lobster margherita. No meal is complete without the 4 p.m.-midnight Sun. Reservations recommended.
complement of a great wine. 5-10 p.m. daily. Credit Cards: www.solemionash.com
Credit Cards: www.gaylordopryland.com
South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive
Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall, American. Downtown, Bar, Southern/New Southern. West End/Vanderbilt,
1530 Demonbreun St., 457-2781. A polished and casual 901 20th Ave. S., 320-5555. South Street is the premier
restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner and late-night. We open-air restaurant and bar in Nashville. The atmosphere is
offer live music, private parties and events. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. laid-back and inviting with roll-back glass doors for warm-
Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. Credit Cards: weather fun and a fireplace for cozying up in the winter. Walk
www.nashvillerooster.com up the steps to the newest addition, the Tree House Oyster
Bar. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun.
Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel, American.
Reservations not accepted. Credit Cards:
Downtown, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200. At the Doubletree
www.pansouth.net
Hotel. Buy a minimum of two entrées for dinner and receive
free valet parking for the evening. Spend the night downtown Sports Page, American. Downtown, 419 Union St., 251-9503.
enjoying dinner, theater or a concert. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Visit the Sports Page for lunch and enjoy one of the best
www.doubletree.com burgers Nashville has to offer. Also, the second floor of the
Sports Page is very private. It can accommodate 80 seated
Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill, Barbecue. Downtown, and up to 110 for standing reception. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
429 Broadway, 244-7477. Enjoy live country bands and great Mon.-Fri. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:
barbecue. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. www.sportspageonunion.com
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Steak. West End/Vanderbilt, The Stock-Yard Restaurant, Steak. Downtown,
2100 West End Ave., 320-0163. Offering steaks and seafood 901 Second Ave. N., 255-6464. Named one of the top 10
to satisfy palates of every kind. 5-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., steakhouses in the United States, and serving Nashville
5-9:30 p.m. Sun. www.ruthschris.com proudly since 1979. Serving certified Angus beef, lobster,
fresh seafood, ribs and more. Private dining rooms available,
Saffire, American. South/Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd.,
strolling balladeer. Complimentary shuttle service.
Franklin, 599-4995. Grab a seat at the antique English bar or
5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun.
at one of the old tables with mismatched chairs. A good view
Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:
lets you watch chefs perform in the exposed kitchen. From
www.stock-yardrestaurant.com
the casual lunch menu and elaborate dinner menu to an
amazing wine list and daily dessert menu, there’s a lot to Stoney River Legendary Steaks, Steak. West End/
choose from at Saffire. Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue.-Sun.; Vanderbilt, 3015 West End Ave., 340-9550. A profoundly
Dinner: 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Thu., Sun.; 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Closed comfortable and creative combination of upscale service and
Mon. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: food in an atmosphere that truly encourages you to relax.
www.saffirerestaurant.com 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. dinner Mon.-Fri.;
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4-10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. dinner for the taste buds, each plate is a miniature masterpiece.
Sun. Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: Choose from a variety of sushi rolls, nigiri sushi and sashimi,
www.stoneyriver.com plus traditional sake, sake cocktails, plum wine and
Japanese beer. Inside Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Sunset Grill, Continental. Hillsboro Village, 2001 Belcourt Ave., Convention Center’s Cascades Restaurant. Noon-9:30 p.m.
386-3663, (866) 496-3663. Described as “California Sun.-Thu., noon-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
cuisine with Southern touches,” by Where the Locals Eat- www.gaylordhotels.com
Nashville. The menu offers seafood, pasta, salads, steaks,
desserts and one of Nashville’s top wine lists. A late-night Watermark Restaurant, Southern/New Southern.
menu, wine classes, private-event rooms and an open-air Downtown, 507 12th Ave. S., 254-2000. An independent,
patio are available as well. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue.-Fri., fine dining restaurant in downtown Nashville, recognized for
5-10 p.m. every day. Reservations accepted. its culinary excellence and warm, professional service.
Credit Cards: www.sunsetgrill.com 5-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Bar opens at 5 p.m.
Advertising Partner, p. 83 Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:
www.watermark-restaurant.com
Table 3, French. Green Hills, 3821 Green Hills Village Dr.,
739-6900. Offering customers an authentic brasserie/bistro Whiskey Bent Saloon, American. Downtown,
dining experience in a setting that combines contemporary 306 Broadway, 401-2580. Look no further for a great place
elements with an Old World atmosphere. Table 3 offers an to relax in Nashville! Whiskey Bent Saloon is the place to be
affordable wine list and menu, and strives to use high-quality, and we always welcome bachelorette parties, business
fresh ingredients. Open daily. Lunch 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., parties, reunions or just any place to party! We feature lively
dinner 5:30-10 p.m., late night 10-11 p.m., Sun. brunch bands, specialty bourbons, no cover charge, ice cold beer
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Credit Cards: and extra friendly service. 12 p.m.-3 a.m. daily.
www.Table3Nashville.com Credit Cards: www.whiskeybentsaloon.com
Taco Mamacita, Mexican. Music Row, 1200 Villa Pl., Wildhorse Saloon, Barbecue. Downtown,
730-8540. Featuring a modern, eclectic menu where the 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8211. Enjoy delicious dining and
taco is supreme, and offering a full bar with patio. Everything learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in
is made fresh in-house daily, including the famous margaritas. town. The full menu showcases Southern and Southwestern
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., Sun.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. taste sensations. 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu.,
Reservations accepted. Credit Cards: 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations accepted.
www.tacomamacita.com Credit Cards: www.wildhorsesaloon.com
The Tin Roof, Pub Fare/Brewery. Downtown,
1516 Demonbreun, 313-7103. Located on Demonbreun
Street, at the base of Nashville’s famous Music Row.
Customers love the laid-back atmosphere and live
entertainment – not to mention the made-from-scratch food
served up by The Roof’s friendly and eclectic staff. Additional
locations include Cool Springs, Knoxville and Lexington, Ky.
Credit Cards: www.tinroofbars.com
2 Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott, Continental.
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 600 Marriott Dr., 889-9300.
At the Nashville Airport Marriott, 2 Rivers Grille features a
contemporary menu of creative cuisine. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.,
5-10 p.m. daily. www.marriott.com
Two Twenty Two Grill, Southern/New Southern.
Downtown, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2096. Located inside the
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Two Twenty Two
57916
Grill & Catering is a full-service restaurant proudly serving
our visitors and the city. Chef Jeremy Foy offers a unique
spin on authentic Southern favorites, usually locally grown
produce and the freshest ingredients. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sun.-Sat. To-Go: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Sat.
Urban Flats, American. Downtown, 610 12th Ave. S.,
254-0454. Contemporary restaurant with full bar and award-
winning wine list. The menu features 100% whole-wheat
flatbreads topped with fresh ingredients. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Mon.-Tue., Thu.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Wed.; 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations accepted.
Credit Cards: www.urbanflatsnash.com
Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention
Center, Sushi. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2800 Opryland Dr., 871-6848. Not only a tantalizing treat

Dining by area of town
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2 Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Barefoot Charlie’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chef’s Market Café & Take Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Downtown Incredible Dave’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Jack’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Neely’s Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Big River Grille and Brewing Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Buffalo’s Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive
Cantina Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Bob Evans Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cocina Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Caney Fork Fish Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
The Cocoa Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cascades American Café,
Commerce Street Grill – Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . 77
Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cock of the Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
The Cupcake Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Dave & Buster’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 The Falls Bar & Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Dunn Bros Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Findley’s Irish Pub,
Flyte World Dining and Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . 79
Hard Rock Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 General Jackson Showboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Jack’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Margaritaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Nashville Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Merchants Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Old Hickory Steakhouse,
Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . 81
Morton’s – The Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Opry Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rainforest Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Nashville City Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Ravello, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . 82
Nashville Coffee & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Solario, Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . 82
Nashville Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wasabi’s,
The Palm Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center . . . . . . . . 83
Paradise Park Trailer Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Puckett’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 South/Franklin
Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Buca di Beppo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sambuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Puckett’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sole Mio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Saffire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Sports Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
The Stock-Yard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 West End/Vanderbilt
The Tin Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Acorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Two Twenty Two Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Amerigo Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Urban Flats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Blind Pig No. 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Watermark Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Bound’ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Whiskey Bent Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Burger Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wildhorse Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Dan McGuinness Irish Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
East Nashville 1808 Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
The Family Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Fish & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Green Hills Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
The Bluebird Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Giovanni Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Jimmy Kelly’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Maggiano’s Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Table 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Patterson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hillsboro Village South Street Original Crab Shack
Pancake Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 and Authentic Dive Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Savarino Cucina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Stoney River Legendary Steaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Sunset Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
West Nashville
Music Row Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Jim & Nick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Taco Mamacita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Loveless Cafe/The Loveless Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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nightlife & entertainment

Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than
key to symbols 40 years. Evening buffet: 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Sun.
Live Music MasterCard buffet: noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Admission fee.
Earth Friendly Visa
Credit Cards: www.dinnertheatre.com
American Express Food served
Carte Blanche Full service bar
Dave & Buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Dr., 514-1202. Create your
Diners Club Beer
Discover Wine own experience inside a world of entertainment where great
EnRoute Cocktails food, signature drinks and one-of-a-kind fun can be found
Japanese Credit Bureau No alcohol under one enormous roof. Offering billiards, cosmic bowling
and more than 150 video and video-simulated games. More
than 6,000 square feet available for private events.
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant,
Temporarily closed. Please call for further information.
152 Second Ave. N., 256-2727. Live music nightly
11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu., until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
showcasing special guests and regularly featured bands –
Credit Cards: www.daveandbusters.com
The B.B. King’s All Stars, The B.B. Kingsmen and Burning
Las Vegas. Musical performances range from classic blues F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar, 2210 Crestmoor Rd.,
to smooth jazz to the powerful vocals of the Motown era. 269-5861. Traditional jazz and full menu available in the
11 a.m.-midnight Sun., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu., lounge, with fabulous wine and beer. No cover charge.
11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.bbkingclubs.com 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Bar opens
Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., 846-3150. 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. Free.
The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory Credit Cards: www.fscotts.com
film programing in Nashville, plus an intimate music venue.
FUEL, 114 Second Ave. S., 379-2120. Downtown’s
The Belcourt Theatre has been nationally recognized and is
ultimate party destination, playing Top 40 music every night.
an original member of the Sundance Art House project.
Enjoy free bottled beer from 8-11 p.m. on Friday and
Showtimes vary, call for details. www.belcourt.org
Saturday. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. See
The Big Bang, 411 Broadway, Second Fl., 747-5851, schedule online. Cover charge varies. Minimum age: 18
747-5853. Nashville’s only all-request, rock ‘n’ roll dueling Credit Cards: www.fuelbarandnightclub.com
piano bar. In the heart of Honky Tonk Row. 7 p.m. Sun.-Thu.,
5 p.m. Fri., 6 p.m. Sat. Admission fee. Minimum age: 21 Grand Ole Opry, 2802 Opryland Dr.,
Credit Cards: www.thebigbangbar.com Grand Ole Opry House, 871-OPRY. The Grand Ole Opry is the
show that made country music famous. Country’s best –
The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Rd., 383-1461. including the new stars, superstars and legends of the genre
Share in Nashville’s music history at one of the city’s most – share the stage several times each week. Opry members
famous venues where many artists, from Garth Brooks to include giants in country music, such as Loretta Lynn, Vince
Taylor Swift, got their start. Intimate performances provide Gill, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, to name just a few.
an insider’s view of Music City’s heroes behind the hits. Shows at 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; additional seasonal performances
5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., at 9:30 p.m. Sat.; Tue. shows March-Dec. Admission fee.
6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free; most late shows www.opry.com
$10. Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.bluebirdcafe.com
Grand Ole Opry House, 2802 Opryland Dr., 871-OPRY.
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar,
Home to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, this 4,400-seat
220 Printers Alley, 242-5837. Live music every happy hour
theater is also the site of television specials, concerts and
and evening. Great food, great drinks and great times.
4 p.m.-3 a.m. daily. Admission fee. Credit Cards: other events. Go online for an upcoming schedule of
www.bourbonstreetblues.com performances. www.opry.com
Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, 770-2000. The home Incredible Dave’s, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville.
of the NHL Nashville Predators is also the site of blockbuster Featuring awesome dining, extreme fun, a 400-seat
events and headliner concerts. Jonas Brothers, Celine Dion, restaurant, two bars, 100 TVs, bowling lanes, more than 120
Elton John and Billy Joel are just a few of the headliners that video/redemption games and a stage with live entertainment
have included the Bridgestone Arena on their tour schedule. nightly. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Call or go online for a schedule of upcoming events. Free. Credit Cards:
www.bridgestonearena.com www.incredibledaves.com
Buffalo’s Nashville, 154 Second Ave. N., 313-7665. Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show,
In the District, a favorite watering hole of the locals. Look for 1122 Eastdale Ave., 585-2966. The mid-South’s most
great food, billiards and more. HDTVs everywhere. Perfect authentic oldies show, Moments to Remember. Get lost in the
location to watch your favorite sport. Easy walk to Nashville’s music of the 1950s and 1960s. www.nashvilleoldies.com
most popular spots. Historic building looks out on the river
Layla’s Bluegrass Inn, 418 Broadway, 726-2799.
and the Titans’ LP Field. Check us for your party plans.
11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Free. Credit Cards: Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway),
www.buffalosnashville.com Layla’s Bluegrass Inn is home to country, hillbilly, rockabilly,
Western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, 646-9977, different styles appealing to music fans from all over the
(800) 282-2276. Nashville’s first professional theater. world. www.laylasbluegrassinn.com
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nightlife & entertainment
Legends Corner, 428 Broadway, 248-6334. Part of Honky Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre,
Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway), Legends 2620 Music Valley Dr., 885-4747, (800) 308-5779.
Corner features live music all day and night. Check out the One of the city’s most popular dinner shows, Nashville
vast collection of music memorabilia, including instruments Nightlife showcases The Best of Country Music Show.
from around the world and hundreds of record albums on the Enjoy songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s
wall. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. No cover. superstars. Throughout the season, guest stars appear, such
www.legendscorner.com as Opry star Jeannie Seely and Hee Haw’s Steve Hall and
Advertising Partner, p. 14 Shotgun Red. Located approximately one and a quarter miles
from the Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and
The Listening Room Café, 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 200, Grand Ole Opry. Dinner served. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.,
259-3600. Come enjoy the up-and-coming artists and star breakfast shows begin at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,
songwriters behind the No. 1 hits in what’s been voted the dinner shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Credit Cards:
best sounding room in Nashville. All ages welcome; full menu www.nashvillenightlife.com
and bar available. Catering available. Video/audio recording Advertising Partner, p. 37 and 34
available. Free parking. 11 a.m.-close Mon.-Fri.,
6 p.m.-close Sat., 5:30 p.m.-close Sun. Free. Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock Pk., 889-1540.
www.listeningroomcafe.com This is where Nashville country music superstars Randy
Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Located across
The Loveless Cafe/The Loveless Barn, from Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and
8400 Hwy. 100, 646-9700 Ext. 3. Nationally acclaimed Grand Ole Opry, you never know who you’ll see when you
and frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local visit the world-famous Nashville Palace. 1 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
appetites alike. The quaint country charm and genuine Thu.-Tue., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed. Credit Cards:
country cooking that have made it a Southern landmark www.nashvillepalace.net
have remained unchanged for 50 years. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun.-Sat. Closed Christmas Day. www.lovelesscafe.com or
www.lovelessbarn.com Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr., (877) SHOP-FUN.
Advertising Partner, p. 81 At 1.2 million square feet, Opry Mills combines the best
names in retail with the hottest experiences in entertainment.
Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, Corner of Gleaves Team-building activities, theme parties and buyouts at
and 600 Ninth Ave. S., 902-9566, 242-8000. An interactive various merchants. Temporarily closed. Please call for
mystery play with live music and comedy, plus a served further information. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.,
dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher clues, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
bribe suspects with play money and try to solve the crime.
Nashville’s only dinner theater downtown. Off-site
shows available. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Reservations
every Sat. Call for weeknight shows. Admission fee. and ticketing: 889-3060, Administrative offices: 458-8700.
Credit Cards: www.missjeannes.com Built in 1892, this famous National Historic Landmark is a
must-see. Take a self-guided tour, see the Johnny & June at
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St.,
the Ryman exhibit and have your picture taken on the Opry’s
254-9103. Featuring an ensemble of professional artists
most famous stage. Backstage tours are also available and
who bring a unique vision and compelling voice to the
you can record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio.
creation of meaningful theater for young patrons.
Return at night for a premier concert event. Evening show
Show times vary, call for details. Admission fee.
times vary. Admission fee. Credit Cards:
Credit Cards: www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
www.ryman.com
Nashville Crossroads, 419 Broadway, 313-8012. Advertising Partner, p. 38
The real deal in live music. Located in the heart of Honky
Tonk Row, Crossroads offers a dynamic mix of country, Sambuca, 601 12th Ave. S., 248-2888. Dine and dance
rock and blues. There’s never a cover charge, so come on the night away at Nashville’s premier supper club, offering
down. What happens in Nashville starts at Crossroads. eclectic dining and live music nightly. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
2 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. www.nashvillecrossroadsbar.com Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-midnight Thu., 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.,
4-11 p.m. Sun. www.sambucarestaurant.com
Nashville Dinner Theatre, 209 Printers Alley, 889-4000.
Nashville’s only historic downtown dinner theater venue. Free Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Pl.,
parking. Dinner and show only $40. Box office: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 687-6500. This incredible performance venue is among the
Tue.-Sun.; Dinner/show: 6 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1 p.m. Sun. best acoustically in the world. Located in the SoBro district,
Admission fee. Credit Cards: the Schermerhorn completes a quadrangle of downtown
www.nashvilledinnertheatre.com entertainment venues and is home base for the
internationally renowned Nashville Symphony.
Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Credit Cards: www.nashvillesymphony.org
862-6390. Built in 1962, this centrally located downtown Advertising Partner, p. 36
facility hosts a variety of concerts, family shows and trade
shows. Everyone from rock icons to rodeo cowboys has The Second Fiddle, 420 Broadway, 252-4818.
performed in this 9,654-seat arena. See the website for Part of Honky Tonk Highway, the Second Fiddle features
an event schedule. Box office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. memorabilia tracing the history of country music, walls that
Credit Cards: pay homage to the Grand Ole Opry and dozens of radios all
www.nashvilleauditorium.com tuned to WSM-AM 650. Join all your rowdy friends for a

taste of the real honky-tonk experience. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. daily.
www.thesecondfiddle.com
The Stage on Broadway, 412 Broadway, 726-0504. Part of

Honky Tonk Highway, The Stage features a Western look with
a musical soul. A large mural of Willie, Waylon, Hank, Cash
and Merle covers the wall. Unique guitars hang over the bar.
Live music daily open to close. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Sun.-Thu.,
11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.thestageonbroadway.com
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC),

505 Deaderick St., 782-4028. The Tennessee Performing
Arts Center’s three theaters are designed for events ranging
from major musicals to corporate meetings to acoustic
performances. TPAC is home to the HCA/TriStar Broadway
at TPAC Series, Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, Tennessee
Repertory Theatre and TPAC Presents Concert Series.
Box office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. www.tpac.org
The Tin Roof, 1516 Demonbreun, 313-7103. Located on

Demonbreun Street, at the base of Nashville’s famous Music
Row. Customers love the laid-back atmosphere and live
entertainment – not to mention the made-from-scratch food
served up by The Roof’s friendly and eclectic staff. Additional
locations include Cool Springs, Knoxville and Lexington, Ky.
Credit Cards: www.tinroofbars.com
Tootsies Orchid Lounge, 422 Broadway, 726-0463.

The cornerstone of Honky Tonk Highway, Tootsies is an
original. Willie Nelson got his first songwriting job after
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singing here. Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Kris Kristofferson
were among early patrons. Today, guests enjoy the same
spirit while listening to talented singers and songwriters.
10 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Free. Minimum age: 21
Credit Cards: www.tootsies.net
A Tribute to the KING: Through the Years 1953-1977,

2416 Music Valley Dr., Texas Troubadour Theatre, 758-0098,
(866) 811-2502. This high-energy, live musical biography
starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six
eras of The King’s career. With more than 30 songs and five
costume changes, this show thrills audiences of all ages.
6:30 p.m. seating, 7 p.m. show Mon. and Thu. March-Nov.
Box office opens at 10 a.m. day of show. Admission fee.
Credit Cards: www.thenashvilleking.com
Whiskey Bent Saloon, 306 Broadway, 401-2580.

Featuring lively bands, specialty bourbons, no cover charge,
ice-cold beer and extra friendly service. We always welcome
bachelorette parties, business parties and reunions.
12 p.m.-3 a.m. daily. Free. Credit Cards:
www.whiskeybentsaloon.com
Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Ave. N., 902-8211.

This famous hot spot features three floors of fun. Hear the
hottest bands, enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest
dance steps on the largest dance floor in town. With five
bars under one roof, it’s always a party at the Wildhorse.
11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.wildhorsesaloon.com
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Nashville skyline
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant
Music City Walk of Fame
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Nashville Predators

Museum of Art
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Adventure Science Center Downtown Nashville
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Hatch Show Print

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Convention & Visitors bureau

Content Director susan Chappell

Chairman Greg Thurman Lodging 48

“I just spent a few months living and

Mansion. The plantation homes accurately

Tracing Musical Roots

Left: Music City Marathon & 1/2 Marathon;

Nashville City Maps Relocation Services

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The idea for the Nashville Music Garden

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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James

Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin, 794-0903.

The Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin,

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100,

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art,

Cooter’s Place Nashville, 2613 McGavock Pk., 872-8358.

Corsair Artisan Distillery, 1200 Clinton St., #110,

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welcomes visitors for tours of the distillery with tasting room

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum,

A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge,

Cumberland Caverns, 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd.,

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Falcon Rest Mansion, 2645 Faulkner Springs Rd.,

Fontanel Attractions, 4225 Whites Creek Pk.,

Fort Nashborough, Riverfront Park, 862-8400. Nashville

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George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center, 1950 Cascade

Grand Old Golf & Go Karts, 2444 Music Valley Dr.,

Grand Ole Opry, 2802 Opryland Dr., Grand Ole Opry

Hatch Show Print, 316 Broadway, 256-2805. Owned and 57724

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson,

Historic Franklin. This beautiful 15-block downtown district

Historic RCA Studio B, Tours depart from Country Music

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Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show, 1122 Eastdale Ave.,

Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pk., 742-7445.

Laser Quest, 166 Second Ave. N., 256-2560. An interactive

Lotz House, 111 Columbia Ave., Franklin, 790-7190. Guided 58638

tour of the Civil War house, which is on the National Register

Maker’s Mark, 6200 Dutchman’s Ln., Ste. 103,

Military History Branch of The Tennessee State

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theatre, Corner of Gleaves and

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Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St.,

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre,

Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd., Hermitage, 889-7050.

Nashville Visitor Information Center – Broadway,

Nashville Visitor Information Center – Fourth Avenue,

If you prefer the action from the sidelines,

For those who like their sports at lightning

With approximately 20 local colleges and

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Purity Dairy, 360 Murfreesboro Rd., 760-2271,

Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Reservations

Sarratt Cinema at Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Pl.

Scarritt-Bennett Center, 1008 19th Ave. S., 340-7500,

Today, Scarritt-Bennett is a conference and retreat center.

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