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M U S I C C I T Y

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
MOLLY SUDDERTH
CONTENTS
MANAGING EDITOR SUSAN CHAPPELL
COPY EDITOR JOYCE CARUTHERS
WRITER CINDY SANDERS
DATA MANAGER CHANDRA BRADSHAW
INTEGRATED MEDIA MANAGER LISA DUNAWAY
SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER BRIAN MCCORD
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS JEFF ADKINS,
TODD BENNETT, ANTONY BOSHIER, J. KYLE KEENER
PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT MANAGER ANNE WHITLOW
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE
NASHVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
CREATIVE DIRECTOR KEITH HARRIS
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR NATASHA LORENS
ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
CHRISTINA CARDEN
PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS
JESSICA MANNER, KATIE MIDDENDORF
WEB IMPLEMENTATION DIRECTOR ANDY HARTLEY
WEB DESIGN DIRCTOR FRANCO SCARAMUZZA
WEB CONTENT MANAGER JOHN HOOD
WEB PROJECT MANAGER YAMEL RUIZ MUSIC CALLS US HOME 4
WEB PRODUCTION JENNIFER GRAVES
COLOR IMAGING TECHNICIAN ALISON HUNTER A WALK TO REMEMBER 8
AD TRAFFIC MARCIA BANASIK,
PATRICIA MOISAN, RAVEN PETTY
SONGS FOR ALL SEASONS 10
CHAIRMAN GREG THURMAN
PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER BOB SCHWARTZMAN FACTS & INFORMATION 13
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT RAY LANGEN
SR. V.P./CLIENT DEVELOPMENT JEFF HEEFNER EXPANDING THE PLAYLIST 14
SR. V.P./SALES CARLA H. THURMAN
SR. V.P./OPERATIONS CASEY E. HESTER
V.P./SALES HERB HARPER, TODD POTTER
ATTRACTIONS 19
V.P./VISUAL CONTENT MARK FORESTER Shopping 41
V.P./EXECUTIVE EDITOR TEREE CARUTHERS Sports & Recreation 44
V.P./CUSTOM PUBLISHING KIM NEWSOM
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR JEFFREY S. OTTO
CONTROLLER CHRIS DUDLEY
LODGING 47
ACCOUNTING MORIAH DOMBY, DIANA GUZMAN,
MARIA MCFARLAND, LISA OWENS
EVENTS 62
DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR GARY SMITH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
TOURS & TRANSPORTATION 67
YANCEY TURTURICE
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER PEGGY BLAKE DINING 75
SALES SUPPORT RACHAEL GOLDSBERRY
OFFICE MANAGER SHELLY GRISSOM NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT 84
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 Music Call
US HOME s

When the lights come up on the city

of Nashville, you can sense something special.
This city has a creative soul that finds expression through art, industry
and entertainment. It’s a place that has always drawn artists and
innovators together to hone their craft.
It comes down to an attitude that can’t be duplicated or imitated. The
simple truth is you just can’t clone a classic, but you can make it part
of your favorite playlist, and each time you visit, you will experience
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It’s doubtful that when the famed Ryman
Auditorium opened its doors in 1892 that
anyone could have envisioned the one-of-a-
kind facility would be named 2009 Music Venue
of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.
The incredible acoustics have made it a sought-
after stage for everyone from Enrico Caruso,
Patsy Cline and Elvis to Dave Matthews, Bob
Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. The Ryman is
a perfect example of the city’s staying power –
and its star power.

“Since I was a kid,

I just wanted to be
in Nashville.”
JEFF ADKINS/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Keith Urban

When the downtown auditorium housed

the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, the
singers would often slip out the back door
to wet their whistles in between sets at the
honky-tonks along Lower Broadway. Although
the performers’ faces may have changed, those
same clubs still host young singers with a

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“People think of Nashville and immediately think of

country music, but it’s a much bigger melting pot
than anybody will ever know.”
Vince Gill

burning desire to make it big.
Similarly, the Bluebird Cafe in Green
Hills has been a haven for songwriters for
more than 25 years. Some of the names
– like Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney,
Melissa Etheridge and Emmylou Harris
– are instantly recognizable. Many other
songwriters still take the stage to sing the
hits you hear on the radio. Every evening
when the lights go down, a new audience
is introduced to the magic of Music City
all over again.
The Grand Ole Opry (the longest
running radio show in the world), Hatch
Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and
the Country Music Hall of Fame® and
Museum – all of these landmarks helped
set the stage for Nashville to become
Music City, and they still impact today’s
artists as Nashville’s story continues to
be written.
UNIQUELY NASHVILLE
Although music may be our most
famous export, the many cultural icons
found here play an equal role in shaping
the city’s identity and its appeal to the 11
million visitors from around the globe
who travel here each year.
Historic sites such as The Hermitage,

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ANTONY BOSHIER/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Home of President Andrew Jackson, and
Belle Meade Plantation helped define
Nashville’s place in the early history of
our country. The lessons continue to
impact the city’s role on the nation’s
economic and political fronts.
As to be expected in a creative
community, the visual and performing
arts take center stage alongside music.
The former art deco-style downtown
post office now houses the renowned
Frist Center for the Visual Arts with
a kaleidoscope of changing exhibits
honoring past masters and rising artists.
The world’s only exact-size replica of the
Greek Parthenon and a little red brick
school building on the campus of Fisk
University both hold artistic treasures,
including works by Pablo Picasso,
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georgia O’Keeffe,
Frederic E. Church and Winslow
Homer. Cheekwood Botanical Garden
JEFF ADKINS/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS
and Museum of Art combines the best
of both sides of Nashville – manmade
and natural beauty. The Grammy
Award-winning Nashville Symphony,
which is one of the nation’s most active
recording orchestras, now performs
at their magnificent, new venue, the
Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
All of these local treasures are more
than a link to Nashville’s past. They are
key to Nashville’s enduring popularity.
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TO REMEMBER
To get a real feel for someone, it’s advisable to
walk a mile in his shoes. The same can be said for trying to understand
Nashville’s diverse entertainment industry. Luckily, the city has made it
easy by creating the Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville’s Music Mile,
which connects downtown and Music Row.

aunched in 2006, this popular landmark

L pays tribute to those with ties to Nashville
who have made significant contributions to
the music industry. Created in collaboration
with Music City Inc., Gibson Guitar, Great
American Country, the city of Nashville and
Metro Parks, candidates are inducted into
the Walk of Fame twice a year in a moving
ceremony, which is open to the public.
Each new class of honorees underscores
the diversity of Nashville’s music scene. Rock,
pop, jazz, blues, classical, gospel, Christian
contemporary and, of course, country are
all well represented in the Walk of Fame.
It is no surprise that many of the
inductees are artists – household names
familiar to everyone who owns a radio or
an iPod. Country and Christian performers
who live and work in Nashville are well
represented, including Reba McEntire,
Michael W. Smith, Emmylou Harris,
CeCe Winans, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart,
Martina McBride, Trace Adkins,

Walk of Fame inductees include stars

such as Michael McDonald (left) and a
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Josh Turner and Steven Curtis Chapman.
But there are many artists from other
genres who also have ties to Music City.
Solo artist and former lead singer for the
Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald has
lived in Nashville for more than a decade,
as has jazz great Kirk Whalum. Legendary
rocker Jimi Hendrix spent his formative
years in Nashville. Moving here in 1962 after
completing a stint in the military, Hendrix
perfected his guitar technique in clubs along
Jefferson Street and in Printers Alley.
Roy Orbison, a founding father of rock ‘n’
roll, moved to Nashville in 1960, creating
and recording some of his most memorable
hits. Little Richard, who charms audiences
with his explosive music and charismatic
persona, still lives and records in Nashville.
And while Elvis Presley lived in Memphis,
he recorded many of his biggest hits in
Nashville. Historic RCA Studio B on Music
Row was where he cut Are You Lonesome
Tonight? and his iconic holiday album
featuring Blue Christmas.
The artists are just part of the Music City
story, though. After all, this is a working
industry town filled with producers,
songwriters, managers and label executives.
Frances Preston rose from a receptionist
for WSM radio to become president and
CEO of the performance rights licensing
organization Broadcast Music Inc.
Songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
– who penned Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little
Susie and Tennessee’s state song, Rocky Top
– are widely considered to be the first
to make their living solely as songwriters.
Make no mistake, Nashville’s musical
heritage runs deep. By 1897, former slave
Dr. R.H. Boyd, who was inducted into the
Walk of Fame in 2009, had founded the
National Baptist Publishing Board here
and begun publishing hymns and religious
songbooks. And the Fisk Jubilee Singers,
an a cappella group founded in 1871 at
Nashville’s Fisk University, have served as
cultural ambassadors, transcending time and
race through their stirring performances.
This is just a sampling of the many
talented inductees who line the Walk of
Fame. To learn more about those who’ve
made a mark on Music City and the world’s
music scene, go to www.visitmusiccity.
com/walkoffame.
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SEASONS All
No matter the season,
Music City has plenty to sing
about. You’ll feel like singing, too,
when you capitalize on special
events that are scheduled here
all year long. In addition to these
highlights, please see the Events
section on pages 62-66 for a list of
other exciting options. For the
very latest on what’s happening
during your stay in Nashville, go to
www.visitmusiccity.com.
BRIAN McCORD/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS
SPRING
AWESOME APRIL
So many events are scheduled in April that
the month can only be described as awesome!
The GMA Dove Awards, Tin Pan South
songwriters’ festival, Music City Walk of
Fame Induction Ceremony, Nashville
Film Festival and the Country Music
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon kick off a
spring blossoming with fun and festivities.
SUMMER
A PAIR OF HOT ACTS
The CMA Music Festival takes place in
early June, featuring country’s hottest stars
playing their hits on stages all over downtown.
The following month, it’s the annual
Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!
event at Riverfront Park. Great food and
live music are on tap, and as darkness
descends, the stars (Wynonna headlined
the 2009 event) come out for an evening
of entertainment.
The festival culminates with a spectacular
fireworks display and favorite patriotic
songs performed by the Grammy-winning
Nashville Symphony. AOL CityGuide ranks
the all-day festival No. 1 in the nation.
AUTUMN
FULL OUT FALL
From barbecue cook-offs, crafts festivals
and cultural celebrations to the African Street
Festival, Titans football and Predators
hockey games, the fall calendar is full.
In early November, the nationally televised
Country Music Association Awards brings
together country’s hottest superstars for
an evening of full-out entertainment. The
semiannual Music City Walk of Fame
Left to right: Music City Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, recording artist Taylor Swift,
Predators hockey game, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort and Convention Center
JEFF ADKINS/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Induction Ceremony takes place during
CMA week as well.
WINTER
HOLIDAY HARMONY
Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas,
Kwanzaa, Posada de Navidad and more as
you bid goodbye to another year in grand
style with a full slate of events, concerts,
plays and historic celebrations.
A Country Christmas at Gaylord
Opryland® Hotel & Convention
Center offers the Radio City Christmas
Spectacular® starring the world-famous
Radio City Rockettes®; the classic Christmas
story, A Charlie Brown Christmas by
Charles Schulz; and Louise Mandrell’s
Joy to the World Christmas Dinner & Show.
Throughout November and December,
lavish lights and elaborate decorations
envelop the city in the beauty and magic of
the season, inviting all who want to come
home to Nashville for the holidays. And
don’t forget to ring in the New Year as only
Music City can – with great live music!
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INFORMATION
VISITOR INFORMATION
The Nashville Convention & Visitors
RELOCATION SERVICES
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Bureau (CVB) operates two downtown
211 Commerce St., Ste. 100
Visitor Information Centers (VIC), offering
(615) 743-3000
discounted attraction tickets, special hotel
rates, a plethora of brochures and coupons, Nashville Area Hispanic
and concierge assistance. Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 40541, 37204
501 Broadway (615) 259-4747
(615) 216-5737
The VIC in the glass tower of the Sommet
Center, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce
South and Broadway, has a gift shop and wireless 4121 Clarksville Pike, Ste. 8
café with a large selection of Nashville souvenirs. (615) 876-9634
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Nashville Downtown Partnership
Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G150
150 Fourth Ave. N. (615) 259-4730 (615) 743-3090
The VIC in the US Bank Building, at the
corner of Fourth Avenue North and Commerce
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Street, features music-themed giftware, art and Avenue Bank
accessories, as well as free maps. Open 8 a.m. 111 10th Ave. S., Ste. 400
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (615) 252-2265
Fifth Third Bank
NASHVILLE CITY MAPS 424 Church St., Ste. 700
City maps are available at the VICs, the (615) 687-3007
Nashville International Airport, the Nashville
Convention Center, the Metropolitan Regions
Courthouse and in most hotel lobbies. 315 Deaderick St.
(615) 736-6283
DISABILITY SERVICES SunTrust
Disability Information Office 401 Commerce St.
Howard Office Building, information (615) 748-4967
and referral office: (615) 862-6492
REALTORS
MTA Access Ride
Wheelchair-equipped van service: Bernice Burns, RE/MAX Elite
(615) 880-3970. Call in advance for 109 Westpark Drive, Ste. 100
reservations. $2.50 flat rate. Brentwood, (615) 585-9053
www.homesbybernice.com
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE WEATHER
Regions Bank Nashville is blessed with four distinct
Downtown and most branches:
but mild seasons and an abundance of
(615) 748-2941
warmth and sunshine.
Nashville International Airport
Wright Travel Business Center: Avg. Daily High/Low
(615) 275-2660 Spring (March-May) 70 F/47.7 F
TRANSLATION SERVICES Summer (June-August) 88.7 F/67.3 F
Foreign Language Institute Fall (September-November) 71.3 F/49 F
404 James Robertson Pkwy. Winter (December-February) 49 F/29.7 F
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THE PLAYLIST
There’s always something new to do in Music City.
The city’s expansive offerings continue to provide new and exciting
opportunities for visitors.
MUSIC CITY
SONGWRITING COMPETITION
In 2007, the Nashville Convention &
Visitors Bureau debuted a nationwide
songwriting competition. Singers Phil Vassar
and Josh Turner have served as honorary hosts
and spokesmen for this exciting event that
encourages amateur songwriters to submit
their best work as they compete for a
$1,000 cash prize and trip to Nashville.
The winner is interviewed on the popular
cable television music station GAC and
played on Sirius XM Radio’s Music City
Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits. The
aspiring songwriter will also have the
opportunity to experience a songwriting
session with a professional songwriter.
For more information on the annual
competition and entry details, go online
to www.themusiccitysongwriter.com.
MUSIC CITY TROUBADOURS
Visitors to Music City will also want to
take advantage of the new Troubadours
program with special offers, discounts
and insider’s access to the latest news from
Nashville. Membership is free, and eligibility
requirements are simple – you just have to
love Music City. To get started, go online to
www.visitmusiccity.com/troubadours.
BACKSTAGE TO BACKROADS
Take a journey on Nashville’s Trace, one
of the state’s Discover Tennessee Trails.
This path takes you down the Natchez
Trace Parkway, showcasing the 100 miles
of this National Scenic Byway that are
located in Tennessee.
Explore the backroads of the lush
countryside and discover unique findings
along the way. Start at the Loveless Cafe
in Nashville, and then stop along the way
at places such as Historic Leipers Fork,
Hohenwald and Columbia, where
Hannah Montana: The Movie was filmed.
Other possibilities include historic
Clockwise from top: Visitor Information Center PHOTO BY JEFFREY S. OTTO/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS;
Dale Chihuly’s glass artwork; Tootsies Orchid Lounge PHOTO BY JEFF ADKINS/JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS
homes, waterfalls, antique shopping,
canoeing, hiking, wineries and state parks.
For more information on Nashville’s Trace,
go to www.visitmusiccity.com/trace.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
For updates and information that fit
your lifestyle, become a friend, follower
and fan through Facebook, MySpace,
Twitter and YouTube. Go online to www.
visitmusiccity.com for links to Nashville
on these popular social networking sites.
VISITOR SERVICES
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information
Center for the most up-to-date info on
new exhibits, attractions, dining, nightlife,
shopping and sightseeing. The friendly staff
can also assist you with directions, maps and
discounts at many of the city’s most popular
sites. The main visitor center, in the tower of
the Sommet Center at the corner of Broadway
and Fifth Avenue, is also home to Sirius XM
Radio and a new performance stage, where
live music is often scheduled.
Other news of note:
The Brenda Lee: Dynamite biographic
exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame®
and Museum runs through June 2010.
The Tennessee Performing Arts
Center’s season includes Wicked, Little
House on the Prairie and A Chorus Line.
The Chihuly at Cheekwood exhibit,
on display from May 25 through Oct. 31,
features spectacular garden installations,
indoor chandeliers and an exhibition.
The Nashville International Airport’s
recent renovation and expansion offers
new shopping and dining choices.
Space Chase at the Adventure Science
Center and the state-of-the-art Sudekum
Planetarium will entertain the kids.
There are new restaurants and shops
in the Gulch, which was recently named
by Men’s Journal as one of the 30 Coolest
Neighborhoods in America.
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ART GALLERIES
The Arts Company, 215 Fifth Ave. N., 254-2040.
The Arts Company, a prime art destination in
downtown Nashville since 1996 is located in an
historic building with a welcoming environment,
featuring fresh, original, contemporary artwork.
New exhibits monthly, opening during First Art
Saturday receptions. Curatorial and project service.
www.theartscompany.com

Gallery One, 5133 Harding Pk., Ste. 1A ,

352-3006. Gallery One showcases the diverse
work of more than 30 artists from throughout
the country, from emerging talent to the well-
established. The gallery is located in historic
Belle Meade, near arts and antique shops.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and by appointment.
Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.galleryone.biz

LeQuire Gallery, 4304 Charlotte Ave.,

298-4611. The gallery features contemporary
paintings, drawings and sculpture with an
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emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change
quarterly. Work from sculptor, Alan LeQuire,
best known for Musica and Athena Parthenos
is always on view. Studio tours available.
Credit Cards: www.lequiregallery.com

Nashville Association of Art Dealers,

P.O. Box 150243, 37215, 297-0286. The Nashville
Association of Art Dealers is a consortium of art
galleries committed to increasing community
awareness and support for the visual arts.
www.nashvilleartdealers.net

Rymer Gallery, 233 Fifth Ave. N., 752-6030.

The Rymer Gallery is Nashville’s largest
contemporary gallery, featuring works by more
than 40 artists from all over the world. Located
on Fifth Avenue of the Arts, in the epicenter
of Nashville’s central business district.
Credit Cards:
www.therymergallery.com

Snow Gallery, 1517 Dallas Ave., 386-9485.

A neighborhood gallery where historical and
contemporary art bridge eras and cultures.
Rotating current exhibits complement an
outstanding collection of rare prints, textiles,
sculpture and more. www.snowgallery.net

Tennessee Art League, 808 Broadway,

736-5000. Nonprofit arts organization with art
galleries that feature local and regional exhibits,
and a gift shop featuring local artists.
www.tennesseeartleague.org

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Tinney Contemporary, 237 Fifth Ave. N.,
255-7816. The focus of Tinney Contemporary
gallery is to present contemporary artwork from
a large portfolio of artists. We present a series
of rotating exhibitions throughout the year and
participate in the Downtown Gallery Crawl each
first Saturday of the month.
www.tinneycontemporary.com
ATTRACTIONS
Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd.,
862-5160. Brings science to life through
interactive exhibits such as the Adventure
Tower, Body Quest, the new Sudekum
Planetarium shows and daily science programs.
Encourage your child’s imagination and curiosity
through the wonders of science at the
Adventure Science Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mon.-Sat.; 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sun. Admission fee.
Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards:
www.adventuresci.com
Advertising Partner, p. 18
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
53016
52591
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
ATTRACTIONS
Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road,
Arrington, 395-0102. Arrington Vineyards was
founded by Kix Brooks in 2005, and is located
25 minutes south of Nashville. We invite you
to come experience our award-winning wines,
spectacular vineyard views from our covered
deck and breathtaking sunsets. Tastings
are free. Credit Cards:
www.arringtonvineyards.com
Advertising Partner, p. 23
Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Pike,
356-0501, (800) 270-3991. Belle Meade
Plantation is a 30-acre historic site six miles west
of Nashville. In the late 19th century, the farm
encompassed 5,400 acres and was one of the
largest private estates in Nashville. The farm was
a thoroughbred nursery famous for breeding
and training championship race horses. Recent
Kentucky Derby winners and racing legends can
trace their bloodlines back to Belle Meade.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
(last tour at 4 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission fee.
Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards:
www.bellemeadeplantation.com
Advertising Partner, p. 25
Belmont Mansion, 1900 Belmont Blvd.,
460-5459. Completed in 1853, Belmont was
recognized as one of the most elaborate and
unusual homes in the antebellum South. The
home’s mistress, Adelicia Acklen, secretly
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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.
www.belmontmansion.com

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park,

600 James Robertson Pkwy., 741-5280,
(888) TN PARKS. 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/

Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane,

Franklin, 794-0903. Home of The Widow of the
South, Carnton was a field hospital after the
1864 Battle of Franklin. Restored garden and
Confederate cemetery on site. April-October,
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun.;
November-March, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.,
1-4 p.m. Sun.; closed most major holidays.
Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Military, Web.
Credit Cards: www.carnton.org
Advertising Partner, p. 28

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 52644
stills bears the scars of the battle, with more than
1,000 bullet holes still visible. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission fee.
Discounts: Military, Web. Credit Cards:
www.carterhouse1864.com
Advertising Partner, p. 39

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre,

8204 Highway 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 Drive,
353-8000. Cheekwood is 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
Advertising Partner, p. 20
Cooter’s Place Nashville, 2613 McGavock Pike,
872-8358. Dukes of Hazzard museum and theme
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featuring the General Lee, props, memorabilia
and personal appearances by original cast
members. Discounts: Military. Credit Cards:
www.cootersplace.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
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.
www.countrymusichalloffame.com
Advertising Partner, p. 1 and 27
A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge,
3665 Knight Drive, 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 Road, McMinnville, (931) 668-4396.
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Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave and
U.S. Natural Landmark. Daily scenic walking
tours, daytime adventure trips and overnight
spelunking with 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
Road, 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
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-guided tour. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun.,
weather permitting. Free. www.nashville.gov/
parks/historic/fortnashborough.asp
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Fort Negley, Adjacent to Adventure Science
Center and Greer Stadium, 862-8470. Listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, Fort
Negley was the largest and most important
Union fortification built after Nashville fell in
1862 during the Civil War. The complex design
was built primarily by slaves and free black
workers conscripted into service. Free.
www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/fortnegley
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway,
244-3340. The family-friendly Frist Center is a
world-class art complex dedicated to an ever-
changing schedule of exhibitions from local,
regional, national and international sources.
The center also features the interactive
ArtQuest gallery, educational programs,
gift shop and cafe. www.fristcenter.org
Advertising Partner, p. 22
General Jackson Showboat,
2812 Opryland Drive, 458-3930. This 300-foot
paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland
River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals.
Special event cruises are offered throughout the
year with holiday shows beginning in mid-
November. Lunch and dinner cruises; call
for schedule. www.generaljackson.com
Advertising Partner, p. 26 and 32
George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center,
1950 Cascade Hollow Road, 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
Advertising Partner, p. 29
Grand Old Golf & Go Karts,
2444 Music Valley Drive, 871-4701. This award-
winning miniature golf complex with three
courses and a large game room also is the
Midstate’s largest go-kart track. Near Gaylord
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Opryland ® Resort and Opry Mills in
Music Valley. Year-round. Admission fee.
www.grandoldgolf.net
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Grand Ole Opry, 2802 Opryland Drive,
871-OPRY. What began as a simple radio
broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment
phenomenon dedicated to honoring country
music’s rich history and dynamic present with a
mix of country legends and the contemporary
chart-toppers who have followed in their
footsteps. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Fri.; at
6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Sat.; and at 7 p.m. on Tue.
Performances at the Ryman Auditorium Nov.
through Feb.; Opry House March through Oct.
www.opry.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 24
Grand Ole Opry Museum, 2802 Opryland Drive,
871-OPRY. This unique museum pays tribute to
the world’s longest-running radio show and its
stars with exhibits honoring legends, including
Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Roy Acuff and
Minnie Pearl, as well as today’s chart-topping
artists. www.opry.com
Hatch Show Print, 316 Broadway, 256-2805.
Owned and 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 Lane, 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,
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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
Advertising Partner, p. 28
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, antiques shops,
restaurants and more. www.visitwilliamson.com
Advertising Partner, p. 38
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
Advertising Partner, p. 27
Jack Daniel Distillery, 182 Lynchburg Highway,
Lynchburg, (931) 759-6180. The Jack Daniel
Distillery is 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. 52503
www.jackdaniels.com
Advertising Partner, p. 30
Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike,
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.
Admission fee. Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards:
www.lanemotormuseum.org
Advertising Partner, p. 31
Laser Quest, 166 Second Ave. N., 256-2560.
Laser Quest is 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 tour of the Civil War house with
fine antiques and stories of the Lotz family during
the Battle of Franklin. Discounts: AAA, Web.
Credit Cards: www.lotzhouse.com

Military History Branch of The Tennessee

State Museum, War Memorial Building,
Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, 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.
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Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre,
136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 242-8000, 902-9566.
A comedic mystery play with live music and
dinner. Each table becomes a team to decipher
clues, bribe suspects with their Miss Marple’s
currency and try to solve the crime. Offsite
shows available. Dinner show 7 p.m. every
Sat.; call for weeknight shows. Admission fee.
Discounts: AARP, Military. Credit Cards:
www.missmarples.com

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum,

301 Sixth Ave. S., 244-3263. Rock, pop, soul,
country, blues and jazz all in one place . . . this
special venue pays homage to hit-making
musicians, whether they were in the limelight or
behind the scenes. Admission fee. Discounts:
AARP, AAA, Military, Web. Credit Cards:
www.musicianshalloffame.com

Nashville Opera, Noah Liff Opera Center,

3622 Redmon St., 832-5242. Nashville Opera,
Tennessee’s largest professional opera company,
is among the most successful regional companies
in the nation. It plays to more than 45,000 people
annually through its main stage and touring
performances. www.nashvilleopera.org

Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage,

889-7050. Nashville Shores is 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 52174
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, 259-4747. In the
glass tower of the Sommet Center, 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
Advertising Partner, p. 16

Nashville Visitor Information Center –

Fourth Avenue, 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250,
259-4731. In the US 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
Advertising Partner, p. 16

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere,

3777 Nolensville Road, 833-1534. Featuring a
wide variety of exotic animals from around the
world thriving in natural habitats. The zoo offers
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farm, Jungle Gym playground, gift shops and
concession areas. Admission fee. Discounts:
Military. Credit Cards:
www.nashvillezoo.org
Advertising Partner, p. 34
Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive,
(877) SHOP FUN. Opry Mills is the ultimate
shopping adventure, with more than 200 outlet
and specialty retailers, dining and entertainment
venues under one roof. Featuring Bass Pro
Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, OFF 5th Saks
Fifth Avenue, Harry and David – just to name a
few. Complimentary wheelchair rentals. Stroller
rentals available. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.;
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32
Parthenon, Centennial Park, 2600 West End Ave.,
862-8431. The world’s only full-scale replica of
the famous Greek temple, Nashville’s Parthenon
stands in Centennial Park and features the city’s
art museum and Athena 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.;
June-August: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. Admission fee.
www.parthenon.org
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 new
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Johnny & June exhibit at the Ryman 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 showtimes vary.
Discounts: AAA, Military. Credit Cards:
www.ryman.com
Advertising Partner, p. 36
Sarratt Cinema and Gallery at Vanderbilt
University, Sarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt
Place near 24th Avenue, 343-6666. Cinema
features second-run, foreign, classic and
independent films fall, winter and spring.
Gallery features 10 exhibits each year of
contemporary art by regional and national
artists. Call or visit Web site 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. 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
Sumner County CVB, P.O. Box 957, 37066,
Gallatin, 230-8474, (888) 301-7866. See nine
historic sites, two wineries, the former home of
Conway Twitty at Trinity Music City USA, shop
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and eat on the historic square, and visit the
area’s newest outdoor shopping complex.
www.sumnercvb.com

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum,

Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, 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 sports heroes. 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:
www.tshf.net

Tennessee State Capitol, Charlotte Avenue

between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, 741-2692,
741-0830. The Tennessee State Capitol,
designed by William Strickland, looks much
as it did when completed in 1859. One of the
oldest working antebellum capitols in the
nation, several areas have been restored to
their 19th-century appearance. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. Free.
www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum, Fifth and

Deaderick Street, 741-2692. Exhibits trace
the history of Tennessee and the nation from
prehistoric Indians through the Civil War into
the early 1900s. The Tennessee State Museum
offers special displays on quilts, silver, weapons,
paintings and pottery. www.tnmuseum.org
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Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum,
636 Farrell Pkwy., 832-8197. Built in 1799
by Judge John Overton, Travellers Rest is
Nashville’s oldest historic house open to the
public. Travellers Rest offers both self-guided
and guided tours of the grounds and the
historic buildings. Special tours and holiday
events are also offered. Ample parking at no
cost. Admission fee. Discounts: AAA, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.travellersrestplantation.org

A Tribute to the KING: Thru the

Years 1953-1977, Texas Troubadour Theatre,
2416 Music Valley Drive, 758-0098, (866) 811-2502.
Since 1999, 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. March-Nov., general admission
seating 6:30 p.m. Mon. and Thu.; show 7 p.m.
Box office opens at 10 a.m. day of show.
Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.thenashvilleking.com
Advertising Partner, p. 21 and 32

The Upper Room Chapel and Museum of

Christian Art, 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207. The
Upper Room features international Christian art,
including a life-size woodcarving of The Last
Supper. Enjoy more than 100 nativity scenes
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art plus Ukrainian eggs March-May. Donations
encouraged. Free parking. Admission $5 adults.
Call for group and senior rates. Free bus and car
parking. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sat. Closed Sun. and holidays
www.upperroom.org/chapel
Advertising Partner, p. 39
Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University,
2201 West End Ave., Station B, 322-7311.
Located a mile and a half from downtown
Nashville. Vanderbilt is home to more than 300
tree and shrub varieties and was designated a
national arboretum in 1988. Buildings on the
original campus date to its founding in 1873.
www.vanderbilt.edu
Wave Country, 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., 885-1052.
Dive into this wave action, freshwater pool and
water slide complex, including two speed slides
dropping from a 40-foot tower. Packing your
own picnic is acceptable, and floats can 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. It’s always a
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party at Wildhorse! 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily.
www.wildhorsesaloon.com
Advertising Partner, p. 36
Willie Nelson & Friends Museum & General
Store, 2613 McGavock Pike, 885-1515.
A Nashville tradition for 30 years. The attraction
features Nashville’s largest souvenir 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.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission fee.
www.willienelsongeneralstore.com
Wilson County CVB, 233 East Gay St.,
Courthouse Annex, Lebanon, 453-9655,
(800) 789-1327. Organization with a mission
to positively impact the area economy through
external marketing efforts at select markets.
Free. www.visitwilsoncounty.com
Wizard Animation Studios, 1736 Carothers
Pkwy., Brentwood, 373-8388. Star-in-your-own-
movie interactive services for children’s parties
and family events. www.wizardfun.com
Yazoo Brewing, 1200 Clinton St., 320-0920.
Taste award-winning locally brewed ales inside
the historic Marathon 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. Recently featured in
Lucky Magazine, Nashville offers both national chains and unique, independent
shops with items to fit any budget.
Abernathy Road, 123 Second Ave. N., 891-3362.
Nashville’s best new cool guy’s shop stocked
with true Americana and featuring Tennessee’s
best brands of leather and apparel. It’s where
men come to dream and where women shop to
fulfill those dreams. Come in and soak up the
ambiance. www.abernathyroad.com
Berry Hill District, 297-8822. Pedestrian-
friendly shopping neighborhood with locally
owned boutiques and restaurants near
downtown. www.berryhilldistrict.com
Byrdword Productions, 2832 Logan St.,
Ste. J, 394-5901. Byrdword Productions
produced the Emmy Award-Winning PBS
documentary The Rise of the Southern Biscuit
and wrote the book The Biscuit Dive Guide, a
travel guide and recipe book to the best
homemade biscuit cafes in Music City and the
South. www.theriseofthesouthernbiscuit.com
Designer Renaissance Co.,
2822 Bransford Ave., 297-8822. Womens’
consignment, featuring designer and trendy
clothing and accessories in fun Berry Hill. Look
for the big red purse!
www.designerrenaissance.com
The District, 178 Second Ave. N., Ste. 402,
400-0178. Second Avenue, Butler’s Run, Lower
Broadway and Printers Alley – don’t miss the
heart of Nashville, its trendy shops, popular
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restaurants and hip nightclubs.
www.thedistrictnashville.org
Ernest Tubb Record Shops,
Downtown: 417 Broadway, Opryland Area:
2416 Music Valley Dr., 255-7503, 889-2474.
Specializing in hard-to-find classics, traditional
country and bluegrass CDs, DVDs, books and
souvenirs. Open seven days a week.
Downtown location: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.;
9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Call
for winter hours. Opryland-area location:
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat.;
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Call for winter hours.
www.ernesttubb.com
French’s Shoes & Boots, 126B Second Ave. N.,
736-2934. French’s Shoes & Boots “Bargain
Basement” on Second Avenue offers the lowest
prices in Nashville on a wide variety of women’s
and men’s Western and fashion boots, shoes,
sandals, ladies’ handbags and Western wear!
www.frenchsshoes.com
Hartmann Factory Store, 1301 W. Baddour Pkwy.,
Lebanon, 449-8000. Enjoy tremendous savings
on fine, handcrafted luggage, business cases and
personal leather accessories. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. www.hartmann.com
Hill Center Green Hills, Hillsboro Pike and
Hillsboro Circle, 252-8100. Located in Nashville’s
most desirable shopping neighborhood, the
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Shop ’Til You Drop
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
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new Hill Center at Green Hills is a vibrant Oshi International Floral Studio,
addition to the city’s shopping scene, offering 206 Capitol Blvd., 972-5425. Perri Crutcher
unusual local boutiques, restaurants, nationally has been designing for 20 years all over the
recognized retailers and exciting retail United States. He returns home to Tennessee
discoveries! www.hillcentergreenhills.com after decorating around the world, from such
Advertising Partner, p. 41 diverse locations as New York, Paris, Istanbul
and Asheville, NC. Crutcher’s creative design
Jefferson Street Shopping District. Visit the instincts were honed under the tutelage of
historic African-American business district top international floral designers, including
featuring art galleries, souvenir shops, spas Ronaldo Maia, Robert Isabel and Christian Tortu.
and many restaurants. To understand the unique quality of Japanese
floral décor, Crutcher studied under the watchful
Kraus Gallery at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel,
eye of Setuo Kitono, Master of Ikebana and tea
2100 West End Ave., 321-0500. Original
flower design. www.oshiflowers.com
paintings by internationally renowned Nashville
artist Harold Kraus. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.;
Prime Outlets – Lebanon, One Outlet Village Blvd.,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; additional hours by
Lebanon, 444-0433, (800) 617-2588. More than
appointment. www.loewshotels.com
50 high-end, brand-name outlet stores,
including Ann Taylor, Coach, Liz Claiborne,
Macy’s. In Nashville for vacation or business?
Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Eddie Bauer
A special welcome, plus exclusive savings, await
and Jones New York. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.;
you! Visit Macy’s during your trip, and we’ll help
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.primeoutlets.com
you find the season’s hottest trends. Best of all,
you can use our reserved-for-visitors-only Advertising Partner, p. 43
Savings Pass to save 11 percent on almost
Schakolad Chocolate Factory,
everything in the store. With an ID, simply
443 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 107, Franklin,
request a Macy’s Welcome Savings Pass from
771-5077. Our signature chocolates are
our gift wrap department. (Some exclusions
prepared with the finest ingredients and
apply.) www.macys.com/visitor
presented in the time-honored traditions
of quality, artistry and innovation.
The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Road,
www.schakolad.com
298-5478. Immerse yourself in the exceptional at
Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Cole Haan, BCBG
Max Azria, Sephora and 100 other fine shops
and eateries. 10 a.m.-9 p.m Mon.-Sat.; noon-
6 p.m. Sun. www.themallatgreenhills.com
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The Museum Store at the Country Music Hall

of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S.,
416-2093. One of the largest inventories of
vintage, import and current country music titles
anywhere. Unique items you won’t find back
home. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Tues. in
Jan. and Feb. www.countrymusichalloffame.com

Nashville Farmers’ Market,

900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 880-2001, 880-2000.
The market features restaurants, specialty 53394

shops, greenhouses, international foods and

open-air stalls with fruits, vegetables and plants.
Cooking demonstrations on Saturdays, 11 a.m.
during the summer. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive,

(877) SHOP-FUN. The ultimate shopping
adventure, with more than 200 retailers, dining
and entertainment venues under one roof.
Featuring Bass Pro Shops, OFF 5th Saks Fifth
Avenue, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, IZOD,
Sun & Ski Sports and more. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
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 SPORTS & RECREATION
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
Nashville Sounds, 534 Chestnut St.,
242-4371. The Nashville Sounds, Triple-A
affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, is a great
family-friendly entertainment option.
www.nashvillesounds.com
FOOTBALL
Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl, LP Field,
743-3130. Founded in 1998, this annual
postseason college football game pits an SEC
team against an ACC rival. The game, nationally
televised on ESPN, has become a favorite
Nashville – and national – holiday tradition.
Tickets go on sale to the general public through
Ticketmaster in September.
www.musiccitybowl.com
Tennessee Titans – NFL, LP Field,
One Titans Way, Information Line: 565-4178.
One of 32 teams participating in the National
Football League, the AFC South Tennessee
Titans play in their 68,800-seat home, LP Field.
On the east bank of the Cumberland River in
downtown Nashville, the stadium is widely
known for having “the loudest fans!” Regular-
season games run September-December.
www.titansonline.com
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HOCKEY
Nashville Predators – NHL, Sommet Center,
501 Broadway, Tickets & Information: 770-PUCK,
Fax: 770-2309. After another exciting season,
the Nashville Predators are ready to begin their
12th season with their signature, on-the-edge
excitement. Group tickets available at a
discounted rate. All-Inclusive Zone available
with game tickets and all-you-can-eat food
and beverage. Suites can also be rented on a
game-night basis. www.nashvillepredators.com
MARATHON
Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon,
(800) 311-1255. Entering its 11th year, the
marathon welcomes more than 30,000 runners
the last Saturday of April. In Music City style, the
race features local bands every mile and a post-
race concert headlined by some of music’s
hottest stars. This certified course is a qualifier
for the Boston Marathon. www.cmmarathon.com
MOTORSPORTS
Fairgrounds Speedway, Tennessee State
Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave., 242-2077.
Rated the “No. 1 Short Track in America.”
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Home for Saturday night weekly racing from
March-November.
www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
COLLEGIATE SPORTS
The Nashville area is home to more than
20 colleges and universities that offer sports
fans exciting action on nearly 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,
Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt
University, among others. Contact each school’s
athletic department for specific sports
schedules and ticket information.
RECREATION
Dave & Buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Drive,
514-1202. Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own
experience inside a world of entertainment
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-simulated
games. More than 6,000 square feet available
for private events. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.;
until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.daveandbusters.com
Metro SkatePark at Two Rivers Park,
2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., 862-8400. The
park offers a state-of-the-art facility for
skateboarding, freestyle in-line skating and
BMX bike riding. Skaters can perform a range
of tricks, from ollies to pop shuvits, on the
ramps, pipes, bowls, oververt and other
structural components. www.nashville.gov/parks
Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex,
222 25th Ave. N., 862-8490. A $20-million,
145,000-square-foot, year-round family center
for ice skating, fitness, swimming and tennis
(indoor and outdoor courts). Individual passes
available. www.sportsplextennis.com
SPAS
AAA The Nail Place, 22 Arcade, 256-3930.
AAA The Nail Place is conveniently located in
the Arcade in downtown Nashville.
Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Open
9 a.m-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.
Adagio Massage Co. & Spa, 1300 Division St.,
777-0602. Adagio Massage Co. & Spa provides
spa services and serious, results-oriented skin
care in a most relaxing environment.
Relâche, 2800 Opryland Drive, 458-1772.
Whether to work off the stresses of the day or
for pure pampering, Relâche will meet your
needs. Guests will enjoy blissful pampering at
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SPORTS & RECREATION
the opulent 27,000-square-foot European-
inspired spa with 12 private treatment areas
featuring a full range of massage, skin renewal,
facials, body therapies and nail, hand and foot
care and hairstyling. Indoor/outdoor pool and
a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa: 7:30 a.m.-
8 p.m. daily. Reservations strongly recommended.
Fitness Center: 24 hours. Indoor Pool: 6 a.m.-
10 p.m. Outdoor Pool: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
www.gaylordopryland.com
Urban Sun Tan Spa, 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 227,
291-6800. Tanning and automated spa services,
along with the sale of retail products that
enhance the tanning and spa experience.
www.urbantanspa.com
RESORT GOLF
Gaylord Springs Golf Links, 18 Springhouse
Lane, 458-1730, (866) 51-LINKS. 18 holes; par 72
Discounts: AARP, WebDisc
www.gaylordsprings.com
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 Lane,
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 Avenue North and
Murphy Road, 862-8491. 27 holes; par 70, par 36
Percy Warner Golf Course, Forrest Park Drive,
off Belle Meade Boulevard, 352-9958.
9 holes; par 34
Shelby Golf Course, South 19th and
Fatherland streets, 862-8474. 18 holes; par 72
Ted Rhodes Golf Course, 1901 Ed Temple Blvd.,
862-8463. 18 holes; par 72
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and McGavock, near Opryland, 889-2675.
18 holes; par 72

Vinny Links Golf Course, 2009 Sevier St.,

880-1720. 9 holes; par 28 Youth Golf Program
(open Memorial Day-Labor Day)

LAKE ACTIVITIES
Old Hickory Lake, U.S. 31 E., Hendersonville,
822-4846. On the Cumberland River, just
northeast of Nashville, you will find plenty of
Southern hospitality at Old Hickory Lake. With
more than 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles
of shoreline, Old Hickory offers plenty of hiking,
fishing, boating, skiing and other lake activities.
With no lifeguards on duty, swim at your own
risk. No swimming allowed near or from boat
launches. Old Hickory Lake was named after
President Andrew Jackson.

Percy Priest Lake, 3737 Bell Road, 889-1975.

Ten miles east of Nashville, Percy Priest Lake

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covers an area of 14,400 acres and has 213 miles
of shoreline, plus an additional 15,000 acres of
land used for recreational purposes. Considered
one of the finest largemouth bass lakes in the
state of Tennessee, anglers also will enjoy
catching crappie, rockfish, bream and catfish.
Other activities include camping, swimming,
picnicking, boating, canoeing and hiking.

Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Road, 373-3467.

Radnor Lake State Park is south of downtown
Nashville in the Oak Hill community. Wildlife
and numerous species of plants are found in
abundance. This natural area provides scenic,
biological, geological and passive recreational
opportunities not typically found in major
metropolitan areas. No picnicking or swimming
allowed in the park. www.radnorlake.org
METRO PARKS
862-8400. Metro Parks and Recreation has a
wide variety of facilities and programs across
Davidson County. Presently, there are 113 parks
on more than 10,570 acres, offering something
for everyone, including both passive and active
recreation. Nashville’s premier urban park,
Centennial Park, was the city’s first wireless
park and is also home to the Parthenon. Free.
www.nashville.gov/parks
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS
Montgomery Bell State Park Inn & Conference
Center, 1000 Hotel Ave., Burns, 797-3101,
(800) 250-8613. This 3,850-acre state park offers
camping, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking,
mountain biking, swimming, golfing and many
other outdoor recreation activities.
www.tnstateparks.com/MontgomeryBell
Get in the Game
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 in door 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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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Live Music Handicap-accessible
Earth Friendly American Express
Airport transfer Carte Blanche
Fitness center Diners Club
Indoor pool Discover
Outdoor pool
EnRoute
Pets accepted Japanese Credit Bureau
Totally smoke free MasterCard
Internet Visa
HOTELS/MOTELS
Airport East Vista Inn & Suites,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 5770 Old Hickory Blvd.,
Hermitage, 889-8940. Newly renovated hotel,
minutes from Nashville International Airport.
Ideally situated near the Grand Ole Opry,
Opry Mills, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and
The Hermitage. Enjoy free hot breakfast and
in-room amenities (microwave, refrigerator, iron,
ironing board, hair dryer). Mexican restaurant on
site. Smoking, nonsmoking, Jacuzzi and
honeymoon suite available. 100 rooms, 4 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Government, Corporate. Credit Cards:
www.vistarez.com/Tennessee/
Hermitage-VTN102-Home.aspx
Alexis Inn & Suites, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
600 Ermac Drive at Elm Hill Pike 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 and free parking.
81 rooms, 27 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards: www.alexisinn.com
Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites,
Antioch/Hickory Hollow, 1100 Bell Road,
Antioch, 731-5990. Enjoy a top-notch lodging
experience at the Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites,
a hotel that delivers amenity-rich accommodations,
complimentary continental breakfast, travel
packages with discounted rates and easy access
to downtown Nashville. 40 rooms, 60 suites.
Amenities: www.thequartersinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites – Brentwood,
South/Franklin, 111 Penn Warren Drive,
Brentwood, 376-4666, (888) 551-4666,
F: 370-8844. 2008 Renovation! Located in
Brentwood in the large Maryland Farms business
park, which includes corporate offices and
multiple restaurants. 87 rooms, 7 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.baymontinns.com
Baymont Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport/
Briley, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2350 Elm Hill Pike,
871-0222. Located near the airport, Opry Mills
and Grand Ole Opry. Guaranteed 100 percent
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LODGING
satisfaction. 119 rooms. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.baymontinns.com
Baymont Inn & Suites – North Nashville,
North Nashville, 809 Wren Road, Goodlettsville,
859-1771. This AAA Three-Diamond hotel near
RiverGate Mall is within walking distance of
100 restaurants and lounges. Each room has a
32-inch flat-screen HDTV, “sleep beauty”
mattress, oversized granite bath and large work
area. Complimentary hot breakfast. 47 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government. Credit Cards:
www.baymontinns.com
Baymont Inn & Suites – West, West Nashville,
5612 Lenox Ave., 353-0700, F: 352-0361. Just
five miles from downtown Nashville off I-40,
Baymont Inn & Suites Nashville/White Bridge is
a great place to stay to see all area attractions –
Grand Ole Opry, Parthenon, Nashville Zoo at
Grassmere and the Country Music Hall of Fame ®
and Museum. Shop the Nashville Farmers’
Market or Green Hills and Opry Mills malls.
104 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.baymontinns.com
Best Western Downtown Convention Center,
Downtown, 711 Union St., 242-4311,
(800) 627-3297. Located near the Tennessee
State Capitol, in the heart of downtown and
within walking distance to the convention
center, Sommet Center, restaurants and
entertainment venues. Enjoy on-site continental
breakfast and convenience store with deli.
100 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.bestwestern.com
Best Western Goodlettsville, North Nashville,
100 Northcreek Blvd., Goodlettsville, 851-1067.
103 rooms. Amenities:
www.bwgoodlettsville.com
Best Western Music Row, Downtown,
1407 Division St., 242-1631. Located on Music
Row, about one mile from downtown, this hotel
has a lounge, outdoor pool, and business and
fitness centers. Stays include complimentary
breakfast, and all rooms have refrigerators and
microwaves. Free parking and free wireless
Internet access also available. 75 rooms.
Amenities: www.bestwestern.com/musicrow
Best Western Suites, Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 201 Music City Circle, 902-9940,
(888) 994-9940, F: 902-9950. Conveniently near
the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and the Gaylord
Opryland ® Resort, the hotel offers guests a
deluxe continental breakfast, microwave, coffee
pot, refrigerator, iron and board, on-site laundry
and free parking. 100 suites. Amenities:
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Government. Credit Cards:
www.bestwestern.com/prop/43134
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Brentwood Suites, South/Franklin,
622 Church St. E., Brentwood, 277-4000,
(866) 277-4009. Brentwood Suites is an all-suite
AAA Three-Diamond hotel centrally located in
Brentwood. 57 suites. Amenities:
www.brentwoodsuite.com
Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2435 Atrium Way,
883-0500, F: 889-4827. Located near the Grand
Old Opry, Nashville International Airport, Opry
Mills and area attractions. Free hot Southern
breakfast buffet and manager’s reception (5-7
p.m. Mon.-Sat.). High-speed Internet, airport
shuttle, fitness center, indoor whirlpool, outdoor
pool. 133 rooms, 17 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleclubhotel.com
Comfort Inn Opryland, Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 2516 Music Valley Drive, 889-0086,
F: 889-0086. Clean, comfortable rooms.
Located next to Santa Fe Steakhouse and just
minutes from the Grand Ole Opry and General
Jackson Showboat. 121 rooms. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government. Credit Cards:
www.comfortinnopryland.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Comfort Inn West, West Nashville,
412 White Bridge Place, 356-0888, (888) 443-8357.
Conveniently located near all attractions in the
Nashville area. Amenities include business
services, welcome reception, free parking and
continental breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker,
hair dryer, iron and board, micro-fridge, daily
newspaper and data port within the rooms. 65
rooms, 5 suites. Amenities: Discounts:
AARP, AAA, Military, Trucker. Credit Cards:
www.comfortinn.com
Comfort Suites Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
2521 Elm Hill Pike, 391-3919, F: 391-5995.
Enjoy all-suite accommodations with a free, hot
breakfast buffet and many in-room amenities.
On-site laundry facility, free parking, meeting
room and whirlpool suites available. 94 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA .
Credit Cards:
www.comfortsuite.com/hotel/tn363
Country Inn & Suites, East Nashville,
3423 Percy Priest Drive, 277-1099,
(800) 456-4000. Free hot breakfast, high-speed
Internet and WiFi, business center, outdoor pool,
fitness center, guest laundry, weekday
newspaper and in-room amenities, including
refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker.
30 rooms, 33 suites. Amenities:
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Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.countryinns.com/hotels/tnnasair
Country Inn & Suites – Airport,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 590 Donelson Pike, 874-8040.
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site business
center plus continental breakfast, free parking,
newspaper and in-room amenities, including
coffeemaker and iron. 95 rooms. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA. Credit Cards:
www.countryinns.com/nashvilletn_airport
Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow,
Antioch/Hickory Hollow, 1001 Bell Road,
Antioch, 731-8540. Nashville’s newest Country
Inn & Suites by Carlson. All amenities: hot
breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub,
airport shuttle, two-room Jacuzzi suites and
meeting and banquet space. 100 rooms,
40 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.countryinns.com/nashvilletn_south
Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood, Outside
Davidson County, 103 E. Park Drive, Brentwood,
371-9200. Located in the Maryland Farms office
complex with easy access to many restaurants.
A full business center and 24-hour deli and
market are located on site. 145 rooms.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.brentwoodcourtyard.com
Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs,
South/Franklin, 2001 Meridian Blvd, Franklin,
778-0080, F: 778-0086. Courtyard Franklin Cool
Springs is a short drive to downtown Nashville,
shopping and recreational activities. Perfect for
vacations or business trips, the hotel offers
spacious rooms with luxurious bedding, flat-
screen HDTV, free wireless Internet, fitness
center and refrigerators. 122 rooms, 4 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnacc
Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville,
North Nashville, 865 Conference Drive,
Goodlettsville, 851-3000. Come enjoy our
brand-new, 120-room hotel that serves breakfast
and lunch daily. Relax and unwind at our indoor
pool. At night you can have a drink at our on-site
bar. 113 rooms, 7 suites. Amenities:
www.goodlettsvillecourtyard.com
Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2508 Elm Hill Pike,
883-9500, (800) 321-2211. Spacious guest rooms
feature separate living area with refrigerator,
microwave, mini-bar, sofa bed and additional
television, plus upgraded bedding packages
and other in-room amenities. Lounge on-site.
145 rooms, 11 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnaca
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Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown,
Downtown, 170 Fourth Ave. N., 256-0900,
(800) 321-2211. A stunning, century-old high-rise
set in the heart of the historic district is the
backdrop for this hotel filled with modern
amenities, including an on-site restaurant and
lounge. Complimentary HSIA. 181 rooms,
11 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA . Credit Cards:
www.nashvilledowntowncourtyard.com
Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
125 Music City Circle, 882-9133. We offer free
parking, wireless Internet, indoor pool and
transportation to airport and Gaylord Opryland®
Resort for a minimal fee. 94 rooms, 7 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnaco-
courtyard-nashville-at-opryland/
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Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt-West End,
West End/Vanderbilt, 1901 West End Ave.,
327-9900, (800) 321-2211. This beautiful, limited-
service property has full-service amenities,
including a restaurant, room service and
complimentary local shuttle. 216 rooms, 7 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.courtyard.com/bnawe
Days Inn Opryland, Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, 2460 Music Valley Drive,
889-0090, F: 889-0090. Clean, comfortable
rooms. Located within walking distance of
multiple restaurants and just minutes from
the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson
Showboat. 86 rooms. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government.
Credit Cards:
www.daysinnopryland.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Days Inn Stadium, Downtown, 211 N. First St.,
254-1551, (800) 251-3038. Conveniently located
with many in-room amenities. On-site lounge
and restaurant. 180 rooms. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.daysinn.com
52452
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LODGING
Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 2424 Atrium Way,
889-8889, (800) 222-8733. This boutique-like
property features comfortable conversation
areas for socializing, games and more.
Convenient to Gaylord Opryland ® Resort and
downtown. Features on-site restaurant, lounge,
business center, free parking. Coffeemaker,
microwave, refrigerator, room service,
newspaper, free wireless Internet, free airport/
area transportation. 138 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.doubletree1.hilton.com/
en_US/dt/hotel/BNAEBDT-Doubletree-Guest-
Suites-Nashville-Airport-Tennessee/index.do
Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown,
Downtown, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200,
(800) 222-8733. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in
our Plaza Café or our outdoor covered patio –
Swank’s Martini & Wine Bar featuring live music
nightly. Try the Meritage Grille for steaks and
seafood, Starbucks, gift shop, business center,
indoor heated pool and fitness center.
331 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.nashvilledoubletree.com
Drury Inn & Suites Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
555 Donelson Pike, 902-0400, (800) 439-1169.
When you’re ready to relax, join us for free
evening beverages and snacks. Enjoy one hour
of free long distance. Stay connected with free
high-speed Internet access in all rooms and
wireless Internet in the lobby. Wake up to coffee
and a free breakfast. 155 rooms. Amenities:
www.druryhotels.com/properties/
nashvilleairport.cfm
Econo Lodge Nashville, North Nashville,
1412 Brick Church Pike, 226-3230. The Econo
Lodge features spacious rooms, easy interstate
access and The Broken Spoke Saloon with
Songwriter’s Café, plus a continental breakfast
and free parking. 132 rooms. Amenities:
Credit Cards: www.econo
lodge.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN556
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Embassy Suites Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm
Hill Pike, 10 Century Blvd., 871-0033, (800) EMBASSY.
This luxurious, two-room suite hotel offers full,
cooked-to-order breakfast, nightly manager’s
reception, on-site lounge and restaurant, room
service, free parking and in-room amenities.
296 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleairport.embassysuites.com
Advertising Partner, p. 51
Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt,
West End/Vanderbilt, 1811 Broadway, 320-8899,
F: 320-8881. The Embassy Suites Vanderbilt
features an 11-story atrium with 208 spacious,
two-room suites. All rates include a
complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast
and a complimentary evening manager’s
reception. Conveniently located in the West
End/Music Row area with free shuttle service
within two miles of the hotel. 208 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/
hotel/BNAESES-Embassy-Suites-Nashville-at-
Vanderbilt-Tennessee/index.do
Advertising Partner, p. 51
Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport, Airport/Elm
Hill Pike, 911 Airport Center Drive, 872-0109,
(800) 228-2800. Enjoy a complimentary
breakfast, free parking and executive rooms with
a microwave and refrigerator. 72 rooms, 21 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com
Fairfield Inn – Opryland, Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 211 Music City Circle, 872-8939,
(800) 228-2800. One mile from the Grand Ole
Opry, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort, General
Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills with upscale
outlet shops. Shuttle service to Gaylord Opryland®
Resort (minimal fee). Close to golf courses, great
restaurants and nightlife. 109 rooms. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnaop
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Fiddlers Inn, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2410 Music Valley Drive, 885-1440, F: 883-6477.
Clean, comfortable rooms. Next to Cracker Barrel
Restaurant and minutes from the Grand Ole
Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills.
202 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities: Discounts:
AARP, AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.fiddlers-inn.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Gaylord Opryland® Resort &
Convention Center, Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 2800 Opryland Drive, 458-2824.
Combining unsurpassed meeting, convention
and exhibition space with exceptional service,
innovative regional dining options, unique
shopping, golf facilities and on-site
entertainment venues, Gaylord Opryland
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
LODGING
is recognized around the world for its
extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations
and world-class entertainment. Within the
resort, cruise down the Delta River; experience
Aqua – beautiful dancing waters set to an array
of music and lights; dance the night away to live
music in the lounges and so much more.
2,881 rooms, 174 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.gaylordopryland.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 48
GuestHouse Inn & Suites, West End/Vanderbilt,
1909 Hayes St., 329-1000, (800) 777-4904,
F: 329-4890. One of Nashville’s most charming
small hotels, in the fashionable midtown area
and just 1.25 miles from the center of
downtown. Complimentary breakfast, including
made-to-order waffles. 102 rooms, 6 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA .
Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleguesthouseinn.com
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2420 Music Valley Drive, 885-4030, (800) 214-8378,
F: 885-4347. Located in the heart of Music
Valley. Several great restaurants and attractions
within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle
to the Airport and Gaylord Opryland ® Resort.
184 rooms, 13 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.guesthouseintl.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Hampton Inn – Brentwood,
Outside Davidson County, 5630 Franklin Pike Circle,
Brentwood, 373-2212, F: 370-9832. The
Hampton Inn Brentwood is a beautifully
appointed hotel with newly refurbished rooms
and public space. 10 minutes from downtown.
Free parking on site and in-room amenities,
including coffeemaker. 112 rooms.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.hamptoninn.com
Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow, Antioch/
Hickory Hollow, 210 Crossings Place, 731-9911.
Enjoy all the fun that Nashville has to offer, but
from the tranquil setting of nearby Antioch. The
Hampton Inn hotel in Nashville, off I-24 near
Hickory Hollow, is just minutes from major
attractions. Also offering convenient access to
the Nashville International Airport. 86 rooms.
Amenities: www.hamptoninn.com
Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt, West End/
Vanderbilt, 1919 West End Ave., 329-1144,
(888) 880-5395. Convenient to Vanderbilt
University and Medical Center and near
Belmont, Tennessee State and Fisk universities,
Meharry Medical College, major corporations,
country music’s leading recording studios,
downtown Nashville, Titans football and
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 Nashville Predators hockey. 171 rooms, 1 suite.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA .
Credit Cards:
www.hamptoninnnashville.com
Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport, Airport/Elm
Hill Pike, 583 Donelson Pike, 885-4242. Recently
renovated hotel close to downtown and major
attractions. Located half-mile from the airport.
111 suites. Amenities:
www.hamptoninn.hilton.com
Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills,
Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Road, 777-0001,
F: 986-5200. Boutique, limited-service hotel
located within walking distance of a major
shopping mall and 15 restaurants. Rates include
complimentary expanded continental breakfast,
parking and high-speed Internet access.
Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. 97 rooms,
26 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP.
Credit Cards:
www.hamptoninn.com/hi/nash-greenhills
Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown,
Downtown, 310 Fourth Ave. S., 277-5000,
(800) 426-7866. Nashville’s newest downtown
hotel and a recipient of the Best Constructed
Hotel Award. Walk to honky-tonks, Sommet
Center, Country Music Hall of Fame ® and
Museum, Schermerhorn Symphony Center,
Titans stadium, riverfront and fine dining.
Meeting rooms, board room, free parking,
complimentary hot breakfast, free newspaper,
microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, LCD
HDTVs and outstanding service. Business center
and suite shop also available. 154 rooms, 39
suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government. Credit Cards:
www.hamptoninn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna,
Outside Davidson County, 2573 Highwood Blvd.,
Smyrna, 355-8432, (800) 486-7866. This beautiful,
new property offers a hot breakfast, on-site
convenience store, room service delivery by Ruby
Tuesday’s and many in-room amenities, including
laptop desks, newspaper and more. Within
walking distance to restaurants and 15 miles from
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downtown. 83 rooms, 20 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AAA. Credit Cards:
www.hamptoninn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive, 230 Rudy Circle,
620-2500, (800) 426-7866, F: 0-2501. Visit this
newly constructed upscale hotel with inside
corridors in the heart of the Music Valley area.
Complimentary breakfast, Internet, parking,
fitness center, business center and outdoor
saltwater pool for all to enjoy! 122 rooms,
36 suites. Amenities: Discounts:
AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Advertising Partner, p. 57
Hampton Inn & Suites – Vanderbilt Elliston Place,
West End/Vanderbilt, 2330 Elliston Place,
320-6060, (888) 880-5395. Along with
traditional guest rooms, the hotel offers a
new concept in lodging by providing spacious
residential-style suites. Recently awarded the
Circle of Excellence Award by Hilton Hotels.
Continental breakfast, Cloud Nine beds, free
parking and in-room amenities. 157 rooms,
35 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.hamptoninnnashville.com
The Hermitage Hotel, Downtown, 231 Sixth Ave. N.,
244-3121, (888) 888-9414. The elegant Hermitage
Hotel is one of only 37 hotels in North America
with the prestigious Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star
rating. It also holds a AAA Five-Diamond rating
and has an outstanding restaurant. 119 rooms,
4 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.thehermitagehotel.com
Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 412 Royal Pkwy., 884-0088.
Just outside of the airport and eight miles from
downtown. Rooms feature king or two queen
beds, large work desk, two phone lines,
refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and much
more. Restaurant and lounge on site. 110 rooms.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA, Web. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleairport.stayhgi.com
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Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna,
Outside Davidson County, 2631 Highwood Blvd.,
Smyrna, 355-6262. Sixteen miles from downtown
Nashville, this new hotel has everything you could
need in an upscale, full-service hotel. Guests enjoy
five-hole golf putting green, restaurant, lounge
and in-room amenities. 112 rooms, 2 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.nashvillesmyrna.stayhgi.com
Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt, West End/
Vanderbilt, 1713 Broadway, 369-5900, (877)
Stay-HGI, F: 369-5901. 194 rooms, 98 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government, Web. 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 completed in the summer
of 2009. 330 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government.
Credit Cards: www1.hilton.
com/en_US/hi/hotel/BNANSHF-Hilton-Nashville-
Downtown-Tennessee/index.do
Advertising Partner, p. 52
Hilton Suites Brentwood, South/Franklin,
9000 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood, 370-0111,
(800) HILTONS, F: 370-0272. Only eight miles
from downtown Nashville, the Hilton Suites
is the only full-service, all-suite hotel in
Brentwood. Amenities include complimentary
wireless Internet, valet laundry, indoor pool
and whirlpool, fully equipped fitness center,
business center and a complimentary shuttle
within five miles of the hotel. 203 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.brentwood.hilton.com
Holiday Inn – The Crossings, Antioch/Hickory
Hollow, 201 Crossings Place, 731-2361,
F: 731-6828. The Holiday Inn – The Crossings
Antioch/Nashville is a full–service Holiday Inn
located conveniently off I–24, Exit 60, Hickory
Hollow Parkway. Hotel is 1/2 mile from Hickory
Hollow Mall, 10 miles from downtown area and
15 miles from the Opryland area. Additionally,
we are located 7 miles from Nashville
International Airport with a complimentary
airport shuttle available from 5 a.m. until
midnight daily. Restaurant and lounge in hotel
with room service available. 138 rooms.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/bnacr
Holiday Inn – Opryland, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
2200 Elm Hill Pike, 883-9770, (800) 633-4427,
F: 391-4265. Minutes from the Nashville
International Airport and downtown and perfect
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
LODGING
for your next event or visit. Well-appointed
guest rooms, plus an on-site restaurant, lounge
and meeting space. 383 rooms. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.hinashville.com
Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 1111 Airport Center Drive,
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 two-mile radius of the hotel, free
parking and continental breakfast. 206 rooms.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.hiexpress.com
Holiday Inn Express, Downtown, 920 Broadway,
244-0150. Newly renovated hotel, ideally
situated for all attractions, Music Row and
Nashville’s nightlife. Enjoy a continental
breakfast and many in-room amenities.
287 rooms, 14 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnabw
Advertising Partner, p. 54
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites –
Brentwood North, South/Franklin,
5566 Franklin Pike Circle, 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, 47 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government.
Credit Cards: http://www.
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnahs
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites –
Opryland, Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2461 McGavock Pike, 829-7777. The newest
addition to the Opryland area. With our world-
class service and being adjacent to Gaylord
Opryland ® Resort, 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. 113 rooms, 28 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bnamp
Advertising Partner, p. 57
Holiday Inn Select – Vanderbilt,
West End/Vanderbilt, 2613 West End Ave.,
327-4707, (888) HOLIDAY, F: 320-4850. The
newly renovated Holiday Inn Vanderbilt features
an on-site restaurant and lounge. The hotel is
near Vanderbilt University and minutes from
great shopping, restaurants, the Parthenon,
downtown and Music Row. All rooms feature
microwaves, refrigerators and private balconies.
297 rooms, 3 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sl/1/en/hotel/bnavb
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 Homewood Suites Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
2640 Elm Hill Pike, 884-8111, (800) 491-6864,
F: 884-0011. This upscale property caters to the
extended-stay guest, as well as the business
traveler. Located 1 1/2 miles from the 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. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA, Military, Government, Web. 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 business
center. 113 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.nashvilledowntown.homewoodsuites.com
Hotel Indigo, West End/Vanderbilt,
1719 West End Ave., (866) 2-INDIGO. The new
Hotel Indigo delivers peace and renewal, with
guest rooms boasting as much as 760 square
feet with an art gallery-style entrance. On-site
coffeehouse, plush bedding and much more.
140 rooms, 1 suite. Amenities: Discounts:
AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:
www.hotelindigo.com
Hotel Indigo Downtown, Downtown, 301 Union St.,
329-4200. Set to open fall 2009, Hotel Indigo
delivers peace and renewal to Music City. The
$30 million hotel project, across from Regions
Center, boasts an 1,800-square-foot penthouse,
fitness center, 3,000 square feet of meeting
space and 18 extended-stay residences. In
addition, there is a coffeeshop and Phi
Restaurant and Lounge. 96 rooms, 18 suites.
Amenities: www.hotelindigo.com
Hotel Preston, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
733 Briley Pkwy., 361-5900, (877) 361-5500.
This hip, happening hotel offers a new attitude
in Nashville hospitality with luxurious boutique-
style accommodations, plush bedding, Starbucks
Coffee, Tazo Tea and amenities, including lava
lamps, a bedtime story, artist-in-training kits and
more. On-site restaurant, lounge and room
service. 196 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:
www.hotelpreston.com
Hutton Hotel, West End/Vanderbilt,
1808 West End Ave., 340-9333, F: 340-0010.
Hutton Hotel is Nashville’s newest independent
luxury hotel with 248 rooms and 13,600 square
feet of meeting space. A unique property
providing a wide range of amenities and services
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specifically created for the Hutton guest. 248
rooms, 52 suites. Amenities: Discounts:
AAA, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.huttonhotel.com
Hyatt Place Opryland, Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 220 Rudy’s Circle, 872-0422.
Hyatt Place is a new kind of hotel that puts
style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within
everyone’s reach. Our guests will enjoy a
spacious guest room with a 42” flat-panel, high-
definition television, our signature Hyatt Grand
Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper
that is separated from the sleeping area, and
complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet
access throughout the hotel. 123 rooms.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleopryland.place.hyatt.
com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp
Advertising Partner, p. 32
La Quinta Inn – Nashville South, South/Franklin,
4311 Sidco Drive, 834-6900, (800) 531-5900.
The La Quinta Inn is located three miles from
Music Row, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country
Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and LP Field
in downtown Nashville. It is also a mile away
from the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and the
Nashville Zoo. Some of the many hotel amenities
include business services, free parking and
continental breakfast, as well as a coffeemaker,
hair dryer, iron and board, and data port within
the rooms. 130 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:
www.lq.com
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, West End/
Vanderbilt, 2100 West End Ave., 320-1700.
Luxury hits a high note in Tennessee’s only AAA
Four-Diamond hotel for 20 consecutive years.
Loews delivers a true Music City experience,
from the lobby jukebox playing songs of
celebrity guests to museum displays by the
Country Music Hall of Fame ®. 340 rooms,
14 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA.
Credit Cards:
www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Nashville-
Hotel/Overview.aspx
Advertising Partner, p. 58
Mainstay Suites Brentwood, South/Franklin,
107 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 371-8477.
Only eight miles from downtown Nashville and
historic Franklin. Our suites have full kitchens. We
offer free breakfast, evening social and wireless
Internet. Catering to both corporate and leisure
guests. Rates negotiable depending on length of
stay. 100 suites. Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.mainstaysuites.com/
hotel-brentwood-tennessee-TN069
Nashville Airport Marriott, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
600 Marriott Drive, 889-9300, (800) 228-9290,
F: 871-9167. Conveniently located between
downtown Nashville and the Nashville
International Airport, we easily adapt to your
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travel plans. Complimentary airport
transportation, valet parking, car rental
services available, full-service business center,
Starbucks/retail store, 2 Rivers Grille and
Albert’s Lounge. 392 rooms, 12 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleairportmarriott.com
Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University,
West End/Vanderbilt, 2555 West End Ave.,
321-1300, F: 340-5142. Adjacent to Centennial
Park and the Parthenon, the hotel is located on
the historic Vanderbilt University campus on
Nashville’s beautiful West End Avenue, with its
outstanding dining and shopping. Free Wi-Fi in
all rooms. 301 rooms, 6 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government. Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnaav
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel –
Nashville, Downtown, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,
259-4343, (866) 866-8086, F: 242-4967.
Music-themed hotel, free parking,
complimentary airport transportation, free
transportation within five-mile radius of hotel.
Outdoor pool and pavilion area for outdoor
events. 287 rooms, 4 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumnashville
53492
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
LODGING
Quality Inn & Suites, North Nashville,
2401 Brick Church Pike, 226-4600. This recently
renovated hotel is great for corporate, motorcoach,
convention and leisure guests. Continental
breakfast, free parking, microfridge and newspaper.
156 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA. Credit Cards:
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN337
Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport, Airport/
Elm Hill Pike, 1112 Airport Center Drive, 889-9090.
Upscale hotel one mile from the airport and
convenient to downtown, the Grand Ole Opry
and Country Music Hall of Fame ®. Guests
experience warm hospitality, an inviting
atmosphere and top-notch services. 180
rooms, 24 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.radisson.com/nashvilletn_airport
Radisson Hotel – Opryland, Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 2401 Music Valley Drive, 889-0800,
(800) 333-3333. Only eight miles from downtown
Nashville and historic Franklin. Our suites have full
kitchens. We offer free breakfast, evening social and
wireless Internet. Catering to both corporate and
leisure guests. Rates negotiable depending on
length of stay. 303 rooms, 2 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.radisson.com/nashvilletn
Advertising Partner, p. 32
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 Ramada Downtown @ The Stadium,
Downtown, 303 Interstate Drive, I-24 between
Exits 48 & 49, 244-6690, (800) 251-1856. Enjoy
our world-famous, guitar-shaped indoor pool
and convenient location next to LP Field.
100 restaurants and clubs within one mile,
three within one block. Complimentary
breakfast and business center. 115 rooms,
5 suites. Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Government. Credit Cards:
www.ramadainnstadium.com
Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2425 Atrium Way, 883-5201, F: 883-5594.
A moderately priced hotel with a full kitchen
in 60 percent of the rooms, and refrigerator
and microwave in every room. Some rooms can
sleep six. 120 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.ramada.com
Ramada Inn Franklin, South/Franklin,
6210 Hospitality Drive, Franklin, 791-4004.
The Ramada Inn and Suites is located near
historic downtown Franklin. Whether your
visit to Franklin is for vacation, a convention,
business or sports, we’ll provide you with great
service and accomodations that will exceed your
expectations. 121 rooms. Credit Cards:
www.ramadainnfranklin.com
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Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Downtown,
611 Commerce St., 255-8400, (800) 327-6618. AAA
Four-Diamond hotel in the center of downtown.
Experience delightful luxuries and savvy service.
Business services, restaurant, lounge, room service
and many in-room amenities. 673 rooms, 24 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.renaissancenashville.com
Residence Inn by Marriott –
Franklin/Cool Springs, South/Franklin,
2009 Meridian Blvd., Franklin, 778-0002,
F: 778-0034. Residence Inn by Marriott offers
suites with full-size kitchens, flat-screen TVs,
high-speed Internet, fitness center, indoor pool
and a hot complimentary breakfast. Burn off
some stress with a game of basketball on our
exclusive sport court, or mix and mingle at our
weekday (Mon-Thu) evening social event.
124 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards: www.marriott.com/bnacl
Residence Inn – Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm
Hill Pike, 2300 Elm Hill Pike, 889-8600,
(800) 331-3131. Five minutes from Gaylord
Opryland® and 10 minutes from downtown. Suites
feature full kitchens and living areas. HomeTouch
breakfast buffet, weekday manager’s reception,
free parking and on-site laundry. 168 suites.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnabn
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Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna,
Outside Davidson County, 1300 Plaza Drive,
Smyrna, 355-6161, F: 355-6556. Located off I-24
(Exit 66 from I-24W and 66B from I-24E). Go east
on Sam Ridley Parkway, past four traffic lights
and exit onto Highway 41/70, then turn left. Turn
left again at first light. 80 rooms, 6 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Military, Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.rodewayinn.com
Scarritt-Bennett Center, West End/Vanderbilt,
1008 19th Ave. S., 340-7500, (866) 420-5486.
Our sleeping rooms offer a unique, convenient
and affordable alternative to standard hotels.
On 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Nashville,
the Gothic-style buildings and grounds offer a
peaceful environment. Walking distance to
Music Row, Vanderbilt, restaurants and shops.
Free parking. 125 rooms. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.scarrittbennett.org
Sheraton Music City Hotel,
Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 777 McGavock Pike,
885-2200, (800) 325-3535, F: 231-1120. Enjoy an
authentic Southern experience at this elegant
plantation-style hotel nestled atop 23 beautiful
acres and just minutes from downtown and the
airport. Each oversized guest room has a private
balcony or patio. Restaurant, lounge, room
service, free parking, spa services. 410 rooms,
56 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:
www.sheraton.com/musiccity
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel,
Downtown, 623 Union St., 259-2000,
(800) 325-2525, F: 742-6057. Each of our
474 elegantly appointed rooms, including nine
executive suites, provides a panoramic view of
the Nashville skyline and scenic countryside
beyond. As an added convenience, our entire
hotel is nonsmoking, while specified concierge
floors offer you upgraded amenities.
474 rooms, 9 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military, Government,
Web. Credit Cards:
www.sheraton.com/nashvilledowntown
Sleep Inn, North Nashville, 3200 Dickerson Pike,
227-8686. Hotel with meeting space and
breakfast. Convenient location to major
attractions, stadiums/auditoriums and
universities. Cable TV, air conditioning, bus
parking and free continental breakfast.
59 rooms. Amenities: www.sleepinn.com/
hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN464
Sleep Inn – Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
3437 Percy Priest Drive, 882-9220, (877) 822-9820,
F: 882-9251. Airport Sleep Inn is on I-40 Exit 219,
just nine miles east of downtown and three
miles away from the airport. Our guests enjoy a
free Morning Medley Breakfast every morning
as well as a free airport transportation.
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
LODGING
59 rooms. Amenities: Discounts: AARP,
AAA, Military, Government, Web.
Credit Cards:
www.nashvillesleepinn.com
Smoke House Mountain Lodge and
Conference, Outside Davidson County,
850 West Main St., Monteagle, (931) 924-2091.
Mountaintop getaway for groups and couples/
families. 20 cabins, 85 lodge rooms, restaurant,
gift shop and outdoor pavilion. 85 rooms.
www.thesmokehouse.com
SpringHill Suites by Marriott –
Nashville Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
1100 Airport Center Drive, 884-6111,
(888) 287-9400. Each suite is up to 25% larger
than comparably priced hotels; in-room
amenities including coffeemaker, microwave
and refrigerator, complimentary breakfast and
free parking. 150 suites. Amenities:
Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnasa
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter,
Downtown, 250 Athens Way, 244-5474,
(888) 287-9400. Enjoy the convenient location
near downtown. Free parking and continental
breakfast. 78 suites. Amenities:
Discounts: AAA . Credit Cards:
www.marriott.com/bnasm
Super 8 – Airport, Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
720 Royal Pkwy., 889-8887, F: 885-7000.
Featuring a 24-hour airport shuttle,
complimentary breakfast buffet and other
amenities. Renovated in 2007. 105 rooms.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA .
Credit Cards:
www.super8.com
Thrifty Inn, Antioch/Hickory Hollow,
343 Harding Place, 834-4242, (800) 439-1169.
Convenient to many of Nashville’s finest
attractions, restaurants, colleges and malls.
This hotel appeals to families and is equipped
for business travelers with flexible workspace.
Enjoy free continental breakfast daily and a rate
that will fit your travel budget. Free parking,
meeting/banquet facilities, no-smoking rooms/
facilities, television with cable. 108 rooms.
Amenities:
Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel,
Downtown, 1001 Broadway, 726-1001,
(800) WYNDHAM. The Union Station Hotel, a
majestic 1900 train station, has returned to its
original elegance and grandeur, with an
$11 million renovation. Marvel at the 65-foot
original stained-glass, barrel-vaulted ceiling
and Romanesque architecture while relaxing
in a luxurious room. 125 rooms, 12 suites.
Amenities: Discounts: AARP, AAA,
Government. Credit Cards:
www.unionstationhotelnashville.com
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 Wingate Inn, Airport/Elm Hill Pike, 800 Royal Pkwy.,
884-9777. Free parking, continental breakfast
and in-room amenities, including coffeemaker,
microwave and refrigerator. 101 rooms.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.wingatehotels.com
BED & BREAKFASTS
The Big Bungalow Bed & Breakfast,
East Nashville, 618 Fatherland St., 256-8375.
This is what Nashville’s about. Stay where it’s
all happening ... close to all major attractions,
including downtown restaurants, nightlife and
LP Field. Amenities:
www.thebigbungalow.com
Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast,
West End/Vanderbilt, 2816 Blair Blvd., 297-9795.
Elegant accommodations in the heart of Music
City. Convenient to West End, downtown,
medical facilities and universities. Amenities:
www.daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com
Mulberry House, Green Hills, 1100 Clifton Lane,
473-8437. Private, upscale guest cottage
with 1,000 square feet, spacious great room,
bedroom, gourmet kitchen, bath and fenced
courtyard for a secluded feeling without
sacrificing convenience. Contemporary
sensibility with original art, bamboo floors
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and oriental carpets. Concierge services.
Amenities: Credit Cards:
www.mulberryhousenashville.com
CAMPING
A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge,
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek, Weekdays:
242-6201, Weekends: 876-1029. Bathrooms are a
five-minute walk from campsites. Free parking.
Experience all the fun of the Old West just 10
minutes from downtown. Credit Cards:
www.acowboytown.com
Nashville KOA Kampground, Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, 2626 Music Valley Drive,
889-0282, (800) KOA-7789. Ten miles from
downtown Nashville. Dump station, ice, LP
gas, laundry, pull-through sites, RV supplies,
recreational facilities, showers, sightseeing
tours, store, swimming pool, transportation
to area attractions. Amenities:
www.nashvillekoa.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
CORPORATE HOUSING
Signature Suites Inc., Antioch/Hickory Hollow,
P.O. Box 503, 37011, Antioch, 332-3411,
(866) 273-9202. 25 suites. www.comestayawhile.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 Courtyard by Marriott – Goodlettsville . . . . . . 50

Econo Lodge Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Airport East Vista Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Quality Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alexis Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sleep Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Baymont Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport/Briley . . 49
Club Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . 50 OPRYLAND AREA/
Comfort Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE
Country Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . . 50 Best Western Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Doubletree Guest Suites – Nashville Airport . . 51 Comfort Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Drury Inn & Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Courtyard by Marriott – Near Opryland . . . . . 51
Embassy Suites Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . 53 A Cowboy Town and Meadowlark Lodge . . . . 60
Fairfield Inn Nashville – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Days Inn Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hampton Inn & Suites – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fairfield Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . 54 Fiddlers Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Holiday Inn – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Gaylord Opryland ® Resort &
Holiday Inn Express – Nashville Airport . . . . . 55 Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Homewood Suites Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 GuestHouse International Inn & Suites . . . . . . 53
Hotel Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hampton Inn & Suites – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . 54
Nashville Airport Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Opryland . . 55
Radisson Hotel – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . 57 Hyatt Place Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Residence Inn – Nashville Airport . . . . . . . . . . 58 Nashville KOA Kampground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sheraton Music City Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Radisson Hotel – Opryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sleep Inn – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Ramada Inn & Suites Opryland – Airport . . . . 58
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Nashville Airport . . 59 OUTSIDE DAVIDSON COUNTY
Super 8 – Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wingate Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Courtyard by Marriott – Brentwood . . . . . . . . 50
Hampton Inn – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ANTIOCH/HICKORY HOLLOW Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville/Smyrna . . . 54
Antioch Quarters Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna . . . . . . . 55
Country Inn & Suites – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . 50 Rodeway Inn & Suites – Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hampton Inn – Hickory Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Smoke House Mountain Lodge
Holiday Inn – The Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 and Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Signature Suites Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Thrifty Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 SOUTH/FRANKLIN
DOWNTOWN Baymont Inn & Suites – Brentwood . . . . . . . . . 49
Brentwood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Best Western Downtown Convention Center . . 49 Courtyard by Marriott – Franklin/Cool Springs . . 50
Best Western Music Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hilton Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Courtyard by Marriott – Nashville Downtown . 51 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites –
Days Inn Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Brentwood North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Doubletree Hotel Nashville Downtown . . . . . . 51 La Quinta Inn – Nashville South . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hampton Inn & Suites – Nashville Downtown 54 Mainstay Suites Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Ramada Inn Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Hilton Nashville Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Residence Inn by Marriott –
Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Franklin/Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown . . . . . 56
Hotel Indigo Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 WEST END/VANDERBILT
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel – Nashville . . 57 Courtyard by Marriott – Vanderbilt-West End 51
Ramada Downtown @ The Stadium . . . . . . . . . 58 Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Renaissance Nashville Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt . . . . . . 53
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel . . . . . . . . 59 GuestHouse Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – MetroCenter . . 59 Hampton Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Union Station – A Wyndham Historic Hotel . . 59 Hampton Inn & Suites –
EAST NASHVILLE Vanderbilt Elliston Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hilton Garden Inn – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
The Big Bungalow Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . 60 Holiday Inn Select – Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Country Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hutton Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
GREEN HILLS Loews Vanderbilt Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills . . . . . . . . . 54 Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University . . . 57
Mulberry House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Scarritt-Bennett Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

NORTH NASHVILLE WEST NASHVILLE

Baymont Inn & Suites – North Nashville . . . . . 49 Baymont Inn & Suites – West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Best Western Goodlettsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Comfort Inn West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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NOWPLAYINGNASHVILLE.COM
This Web site, sponsored by The Community
Foundation of Middle Tennessee, offers a
calendar of events for Nashville, including sports,
arts, music, festivals, dance, family activities and
free events. Exclusive ticket discounts, too.
www.nowplayingnashville.com
Advertising Partner, p. 23
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS YEAR-ROUND
TUESDAYS MARCH-DECEMBER
Grand Ole Opry, Grand Ole Opry House,
(800) See-Opry. What began as a simple radio
broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment
phenomenon dedicated to honoring country
music’s rich history and dynamic present with a
mix of country legends and the contemporary
chart-toppers who have followed in their
footsteps. www.opry.com
YEAR-ROUND
Metro Parks Festivals & Special Events,
All Metro area parks, 862-8424. Free concerts,
events and performances for all audiences occur
year-round across the city’s beautiful park system.
Call for schedules. www.nashville.gov/parks
FOURTH WEEKEND EACH MONTH
THROUGH JULY
Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market,
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 862-5016. The
Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market is one
of the top 10 flea markets in the country.
Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer a
variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry,
arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade
clothing and thousands of other items each
month. www.tennesseestatefair.org
THROUGHOUT 2010
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, This world-
class arts complex presents an ever-changing
schedule of national and international exhibits.
The Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation
Collection of Fabergé, Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. Among
the world’s most significant compilations of
Fabergé pieces, the collection includes 57 rare
pieces highlighted by three Russian Imperial
Easter eggs and a number of important
functional items, fantasy items and floral works.
www.cheekwood.org
Nashville Children’s Theatre Performances,
An ensemble of professional artists presents
meaningful theater for young patrons.
Performances in 2010 include The Diary of
Anne Frank, Miss Nelson Is Missing and
Charlotte’s Web.
Nashville Symphony Presents, The Nashville
Symphony schedule includes more than 200
performances, ranging from the Preservation
Hall Jazz Band to Johann Sebastian Bach’s
Mass in B minor.
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
EVENTS
THROUGH JUNE 2010
Brenda Lee: Dynamite, Country Music Hall
of Fame® and Museum, 416-2001. Brenda Lee
is one of the most beloved entertainers in the
world, selling millions of records and
contributing standards such as I’m Sorry and
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. From child
star on the Ozark Jubilee and rockabilly teen
queen to pop entertainer and finally returning
to her country music roots, Lee’s career has
seen multiple reinventions. Through it all, she
recorded primarily in Nashville with legendary
producer Owen Bradley. The Country Music
Hall of Fame® and Museum honors Little Miss
Dynamite in an exhibit featuring artifacts and
multimedia from throughout her exciting career.
www.countrymusichalloffame.com
JANUARY 8-9
Sprint Sound & Speed: A Celebration of
Music & Motorsports, Country Music Hall
of Fame ® and Museum and Sommet Center,
(615) 416-2001. Join NASCAR drivers and country
music stars like Richard Petty, Ryan Newman,
Alan Jackson and Josh Turner for concerts,
autograph sessions, auctions, Q&A sessions and
show-car displays. The two-day event benefits
both the Victory Junction Gang Camp in North
Carolina and the Country Music Hall of Fame
and Museum. www.soundandspeed.org
FEBRUARY 2010
Music City Soul Series, B.B. King’s Blues
Club & Restaurant. The city of rhythm and rhyme
has soul, too, and it will prove it in February.
Nashville’s best R&B and jazz musicians will take
the stage every Thursday night throughout the
month for Nashville’s annual Music City Soul
Series. The concert series is open to the public.
www.musiccitysoulseries.com
FEBRUARY 11-14
Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville,
Nashville Convention Center, 352-9064.
For 20 years, the Antiques and Garden Show
of Nashville has brought together nationally and
internationally renowned experts and exhibitors
in the fields of antiques, decorative arts and
landscape design. Taking its inspiration from
Albert Hadley of Parish-Hadley Associates Inc.
in New York, the show offers 150 antique and
horticultural booths and many innovative
landscaped gardens. In addition, special
lectures are offered by experts in their fields
who are on the cutting edge in home and
garden style. www.antiquesandgardenshow.com
MARCH 13-SEPTEMBER 6
The American Impressionists in the Garden,
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum
of Art, 356-8000. Exploring the theme of the
garden in American art and society of the late
19th and early 20th centuries, this exhibition
features paintings depicting European and
American gardens by American Impressionist
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artists, along with bronze sculptures created
by American artists for the garden.
www.cheekwood.org
MARCH 30-APRIL 3
Tin Pan South, Throughout Music City,
(615) 256-3354. Celebrate songwriters and
their craft at America’s largest music festival
dedicated to them. Produced by the Nashville
Songwriters Association International, the
festival brings hundreds of songwriters together
for a weeklong educational symposium and
approximately 100 performances in various
venues around town. www.tinpansouth.com
APRIL 1-30
Awesome April, Throughout Music City,
(800) 657-6910. For an eighth straight year,
Music City celebrates the month of April with
Awesome April, promising a major event each
weekend. Throughout the month, be in the
audience of nationally televised awards shows,
take in a potential Oscar-nominated documentary,
listen to songwriters perform their award-winning
classic hits and relax to the sounds of acoustic
guitars. www.visitmusiccity.com
APRIL 15-22
Nashville Film Festival, 742-2500. Nashville
Film Festival is a cultural institution that inspires,
educates and entertains through an annual film
festival in April, year-round events and community
outreach. www.nashvillefilmfestival.org
APRIL 24
Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon,
Throughout Music City, (800) 311-1255.
The Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon,
produced by Elite Racing Inc., blends running
with Nashville’s signature product – music. The
event features more than 50 bands on 28 stages
to entertain runners, walkers and spectators
alike. More music awaits at the post-race concert
at the Sommet Center. www.cmmarathon.com
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MAY 7-9
39th TACA Tennessee Craft Fair, Centennial
Park, 385-1904. TACA’s Tennessee Craft Fair
is the state’s premier outdoor showcase for
Tennessee craft artists. See the works of more
than 175 of the state’s finest craftspeople.
The fair offers a chance to meet and talk with
exhibiting artists, eat and drink from an
international food court, enjoy live music,
view special exhibits and demonstrations,
and purchase a variety of unique works.
MAY 8
2010 Iroquois Steeplechase, Percy Warner Park
322-4814. For more than 65 years, the Iroquois
Steeplechase has captivated tens of thousands
of spectators from near and far with its
traditions, pageantry and energy of sport.
It is one of the oldest, most prestigious and
most challenging steeplechase races in the
country, and tailgating at the races is a
springtime tradition in Nashville.
www.iroquoissteeplechase.org
MAY 15
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival,
Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Celebrate
Tennessee at a Toast to Tennessee Wine
Festival. This festival features award-winning
Tennessee wineries offering samples of their
favorite wines, live music, gourmet food, free
wine and food seminars, and fine artisans.
www.nashvilleshores.com or
www.atoasttottennessee.com
MAY 25-OCTOBER 31
Chihuly at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000.
Chihuly at Cheekwood features thousands
of stunning, hand-blown glass sculptures on
display throughout the botanical garden, in
various ponds and within the Museum of Art
and Frist Learning Center. Cheekwood will host
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a full schedule of programs, including tours,
demonstrations and musical performances to
coincide with this exhibit. www.cheekwood.org
MAY 29-31
Salute to Freedom 2010, Nashville Shores
889-7050. Salute to Freedom 2010 observes and
recognizes the sacrifices of men and women
who have served in the armed forces and their
families who have supported them. Events
include beach concerts, veterans dinner, raising
of largest American flag in Tennessee and more.
Fireworks on May 30. Check for rates; Retired
and veterans of military and their families
receive half-price admission the entire weekend.
www.nashvilleshores.com
THURSDAYS, JUNE-JULY
Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman, Ryman
Auditorium, 889-3060. Experience the best in
bluegrass from the very stage where bluegrass
was born. www.ryman.com
JUNE 10-13
2010 CMA Music Festival, Downtown Music
City, (800) CMA-Fest. The CMA Music Festival
is the largest country music party in the world
and the ultimate destination for music lovers!
The annual, four-day event features more than
70 hours of live musical performances and
30 hours of autograph signing by more than
400 country music artists and celebrities. Buy
tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or
charge by phone at 255-9600. www.cmafest.com
Advertising Partner, p. 66
JUNE 18
Summer Solstice, Nashville Shores, 889-7050.
Middle Tennessee’s young professionals come
together to celebrate the longest day and
shortest night of the year – Midsummer Night’s
Eve – with a huge beach party to help local
charitable organizations. The 2009 event
attracted hundreds of partygoers and collected
thousands of dollars for charity.
www.nashvilleshores.com
JULY 3
Shores & Stripes, Nashville Shores, 889-7050
Enjoy a fireworks show to celebrate our nation’s
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EVENTS
independence on the banks of Percy Priest
Lake. Admission includes fireworks, beach
concert, water park, mini-golf and more.
www.nashvilleshores.com
JULY 4
Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!,
Riverfront Park, (800) 657-6910. Noon-10 p.m.
Free admission. Enjoy an evening of free
entertainment, fun and fireworks. This annual
event is Nashville’s largest one-day party,
attracting more than 100,000 revelers. Live
music, family activities, food vendors and one
of the nation’s best fireworks displays will help
you celebrate America’s birthday in style.
www.visitmusiccity.com
JULY 4
Shores & Stripes Boat Parade,
Nashville Shores, 889-7050. Sailboats and
powerboats will participate decked out in
red, white and blue and other patriotic themes
on beautiful Percy Priest Lake.
www.nashvilleshoresmarina.com
FRIDAYS IN JULY, STARTING JULY 9
Dive-In Movies, Nashville Shores, 889-7050.
Watch movies in a whole new way, lounging in
the pool under the moon and stars. Enjoy
classic movies on a more than 30-foot-wide,
lakeside movie screen. Movies start at dusk,
check Web site for movie titles. Included with
Nashville Shores water park admission.
www.nashvilleshores.com
AUGUST 7
Tomato Art Fest, East Nashville, 226-2070.
Celebrate all things tomato in Historic East
Nashville’s Five Points area. This event brings
together great art, good music, delectable food
and a barrel of fun, making the sweltering days
of August just a little more bearable.
www.tomatoartfest.com
SEPTEMBER 3-5
Jet-Ski National Championships, Nashville
Shores, 889-7050. Hundreds of America’s top
personal watercraft (PWC) riders compete for
the national championship in several classes.
www.nashvilleshores.com
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Home Decorating & Remodeling Show,
Nashville Convention Center, (800) 343-8344.
This upscale home show, held each fall at the
Nashville Convention Center, affords the
ultimate opportunity for product and price-
comparison shopping. The show features
unique merchandise, numerous show specials
and many free drawings. This is everyone’s
chance to save time, money and gas.
www.nashvillehomeshow.com
SEPTEMBER 25-26
TACA Fall Craft Fair, Centennial Park,
385-1904. Celebrating its 30th year, TACA’s
Fall Craft Fair is the state’s premier showcase
for American fine craft artists. See the works
of more than 200 of the nation’s finest
craftspeople. The fair offers a chance to meet
and talk with exhibiting artists, eat and drink
from an international food court, enjoy live
music, view special exhibits and demonstrations
and purchase a variety of unique works.
SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3
World of Bluegrass, Nashville Convention
Center, (888) 438-4262. The weeklong bluegrass
homecoming includes Bluegrass Fan Fest and
the broadcast of the International Bluegrass
Awards. Fans from all over the world gather for
hundreds of performances on multiple stages,
musical workshops, the Grand Master Fiddle
Championships and the opportunity to interact
with internationally known bluegrass artists.
OCTOBER 10
Nashville Symphony Presents Regions Day
of Free Music, Schermerhorn Symphony
Center, Box Office: (615) 687-6400. This
celebration will feature more than two dozen
performances by a diverse array of local
ensembles, all completely free of charge. It’s
a valuable opportunity to make great music
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accessible – a powerful idea that’s at the very
heart of the Nashville Symphony’s mission.
www.nashvillesymphony.org
Advertising Partner, p. 37
NOVEMBER 18-20
’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace,
269-9393. Presented by the Junior League of
Nashville, ’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace
at The Factory at Franklin is an upscale holiday
shopping experience featuring more than
75 vendors from across the country. The juried
artisan and retail show offers an exciting array
of products, including women’s clothing,
jewelry, children’s clothing and gifts, home and
garden accents, gourmet food products and
culinary treats, and specialty gift items.
www.tistheseasonshopping.com and
www.jlnashville.org
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A Country Christmas, Gaylord Opryland® Resort,
(888) 999-OPRY. This Nashville tradition is back
with live music, carriage rides, craft shows,
photos with Santa and nearly 2 million Christmas
lights. It’s everything Christmas at Gaylord
Opryland® Resort! www.gaylordhotels.com
THANKSGIVING-NEW YEAR’S EVE
Holiday Harmony, (800) 657-6910. Nashville
has your ticket to Holiday Harmony, bringing
together the best of entertainment – from club
shows to extravaganzas – sports and fine art.
You’ll enjoy beautiful decorations, charming
traditions and, of course, incredible music
everywhere you go. www.visitmusiccity.com
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Season of Celebration, Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art, 356-8000. A
holiday wonderland of Christmas trees,
decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating,
multicultural activities and musical performances.
www.cheekwood.org
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TOUR COMPANIES
Adventureworks Inc., 1319 Riverwood Drive,
297-2250, (866) 731-6060, F: 226-5406.
Adventureworks is a team-building company
that helps corporate groups achieve success
through team development, meeting
facilitation, clear goals, effective communication
and productive conflict. Adventureworks
programs are engaging, energizing and fun,
from two-hour to multiday retreats. Programs
include ropes courses, scavenger hunts and
group challenges. www.adventureworks.com
All In One Destinations Inc.,
107 Music City Circle, Ste. 218, 871-7232,
(800) 421-4422. Complete vacation tour
packages, including a wide variety of Nashville
attractions. Individual and group tour packages
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
include the Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival
and more! Rates vary. Packages include hotel,
tours, attractions, shows, some meals and more.
Discounts: Web. Credit Cards:
www.southernvacations.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 69
Anchor Trailways & Tours, 3108 Blevins Road,
860-6800, (800) 476-2841, F: 860-0058.
Experience all that Music City has to offer!
CMA Music Fest packages for individuals.
Complete travel packages for groups, including
accommodations, transportation, attractions
and more. Grand Ole Opry 85th birthday
celebration packages available March-Oct. and
CMA Music Awards packages available in Nov.
www.anchortrailways.com
Advertising Partner, p. 65
Art Henry’s Tour & Receptive,
P.O. Box 23766, 37202, 386-9301, (800) 223-4581,
F: 386-9332. A minute with us can save you
hours – complete itinerary planning for groups.
We’ve been working with groups since 1978:
CMA Music Festival, CMA Awards Show, NFL
Tennessee Titans, New Year’s Eve at Gaylord
Opryland Resort ®, Country Christmas at
Gaylord Opryland Resort ®, reserved seats to the
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world famous Grand Ole Opry ... let us be your
tour partner. Services: Receptive Services,
Available, Step-on Guides, Tour Packages.
Credit Cards: www.arthenry.com

Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville

and Beyond, P.O. Box 281613, 37228, 299-5626,
F: 299-5598. Specialty tours by trained historians
focusing on historical, cultural concepts. Sites
include Underground Railroad, first park, bank,
hospitals, antebellum churches, forts and
monuments, antebellum schools and historic
colleges, World Center, Greek temple model
and more. Services: Available, Step-on
Guides, Tour Packages. www.tnvacations.com

Destination Nashville, 835 Wren Road,

Goodlettsville, 851-9190. Destination Nashville is
your door to the exciting sites, attractions, venues
and resources that represent the distinct character
of Music City. www.destinationnashville.com

DiLusso Lifestyle LLC, (877) 37-STYLE.

Spend the day with a lifestyle designer and
make your dreams come true. Get styled like
one of your favorite stars. Choose from various
packages. The DreamPackage: a limo ride with
a lifestyle designer to the best stores in the city
to get the perfect look, hair and makeup, lunch
and a photo shoot to end the day – priceless!
Email us at info@dilussolifestyle.com to schedule
your dream day! www.dilussolifestyle.com
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Franklin on Foot, Landmark Booksellers,
5054 Saddleview Drive, Franklin, 400-3808.
A costumed guide leads evening ghost tours by
candlelight in what some call the most haunted
town in Tennessee, historic Franklin, just 15
miles south of Nashville. We also offer historic
tours, and with Carnton Plantation, a tour based
on The New York Times bestseller The Widow
of the South. “I Spy for Children” educates and
entertains all at the same time. Don’t miss
Franklin on your trip to Nashville!
Credit Cards: www.franklinonfoot.com

General Jackson Showboat,

2812 Opryland Drive, 458-3930. Climb aboard
the General Jackson Showboat for a unique
entertainment experience. This 300-foot
paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland
River, offering fantastic shows and delicious
meals. Special event cruises are offered
throughout the year with holiday shows beginning
in mid-November. Lunch and dinner cruises;
call for schedule. www.generaljackson.com
Advertising Partner, p. 26 and 32

Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tours,

2802 Opryland Drive, (800) SEE-OPRY.
Learn the fascinating history of the world’s
longest-running radio show with a guided
walking tour of the Grand Ole Opry House.
Your knowledgeable guide will provide a rare
glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of
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Gray Line Tours, 2416 Music Valley Drive,
Ste. 102, 883-5555, (800) 251-1864, F: 883-6710.
Daily 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. from Nashville
International Airport every 15 minutes and
from hotels in the downtown and West End
areas every 30 minutes. Services: Charters.
Discounts: AARP, AAA . Credit Cards:
www.graylinenashville.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32, 68 and back cover
Haunted Tavern Tours, Tour starting point
varies, 884-3999, F: 884-5445. This tour will get
you up close with the spirits of Music City in
Nashville’s most haunted taverns. At each
location, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a
beverage and relax while hearing intoxicating
tales of the pub’s haunted history. Tours begin 52857

nightly at 6 p.m. Services: Receptive Services,

Self-Guided Tours, Step-on Guides.
Credit Cards:
www.hauntedtaverntours.com
Johnny Walker Tours, 2416 Music Valley Drive,
Ste. 118, 834-8585, (800) 722-1524. With
superior expertise and experience, Johnny
Walker Tours highlight Nashville attractions and
show the client the true meaning of Music City.
Offering complete package planning with
individual and group rates in various hotel
categories. Includes attraction tickets and
sightseeing tours. www.johnnywalkertours.com

Music City Duck Tours, 110 Second Ave. N.,

477-5255, F: 730-9262. Historic Tours of
Downtown Nashville in an authentic World War
ll DUKW amphibious vehicle. We travel through
the streets of downtown and then for a splash
into the Cumberland River. It’s fun for the whole
family and quacky too! Services: Available.
Discounts: Military. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleducktours.com
Advertising Partner, p. 33

Nash Trash Tours, P.O. Box 60324, 37206,

227-7300. Climb aboard the Big Pink Bus for the
campiest show on wheels. You’ll see Nashville
like never before with the Jugg Sisters, Sheri
Lynn and Brenda Kay. For larger groups, they’ll
even get off the bus to perform at your event!
www.nashtrash.com
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Nashville Express Tours, 1700 Decatur Circle,
Franklin, (865) 774-6574, (800) 638-8687. Custom
packages for Nashville, including Grand Ole
Opry, CMA Music Festival, A Country Christmas,
Sound & Speed, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort and
off-season packages. www.nashvilleexpress.com

Nashville Ghost Tours & Haunted Tavern

Tours, 5806 Avalon Court, Hermitage, 884-3999.
Explore the haunted history of Music City
during this 90-minute walking tour. Your
historically costumed, lantern-bearing guide will
lead you to some of the most haunted locations
in downtown Nashville, including the Ryman
Auditorium, Printers Alley and the Tennessee
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 Nashville Trolley Tour & All About Nashville
Day Pass, Gray Line Visitor Center, corner of
Second Avenue & Broadway, 248-4437. Enjoy a
one-hour downtown and Music Row narrated
tour aboard an old-fashioned trolley. The All
About Nashville Day Pass includes the trolley
tour, historic downtown walking tour and tickets
to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music
Hall of Fame® and Museum. Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
daily; trolley tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily;
All About Nashville Day Pass, available Tue.-Sat.
Services: Self-Guided Tours, Available, Step-on
Guides. Credit Cards:
www.graylinenashville.com/tours.cfm
Old Fashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and
Barndance Co. Inc., P.O. Box 620, 37152,
Ridgetop, 859-6310. Authentic party facility in
the hills of Tennessee, only 20 minutes from
Nashville. www.smileyhollow.com
The Redneck Comedy Tour, 4624 Skymont Drive,
316-0014. See Nashville’s hot spots and laugh
along the way! www.theredneckcomedytour.com
Segway of Nashville, 119 Third Ave. S., No. 100,
244-0555. Guided Segway tours are the high-
tech way to enjoy Nashville on a unique
personal transportation device. www.
segwayofnashville.com
Sharin’ Nashville Tours, 3421 White Pine Drive,
846-0867, (800) 636-8687, F: 846-0870. Share
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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,
Available, Step-on Guides. Credit Cards:
www.sharinnashvilletours.com
Steve Ellis Tours, (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. Trust our experience, and you won’t be
disappointed. www.discountours.com
Sugar Creek Carriages and Ranch,
211 Broadway Ave., (931) 729-7107. Stretch
limousine tours of Nashville and Middle
Tennessee, plus wedding and horse-drawn
carriage transportation.
www.sugarcreekcarriages.com
Sweet Magnolia Tours, P.O. Box 210247, 37221,
646-0017, (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. Credit Cards:
www.sweetmagnoliatours.com
Advertising Partner, p. 74
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
AAA Auto Club South, 1515 N. Westshore Blvd.,
Tampa, (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 its members an incredible
array of outstanding savings and useful services
www.aaa.com
Anchor Trailways & Tours, 3108 Blevins Road,
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 and executive VIP transportation
along with an experienced and courteous staff
to make your visit an enjoyable one.
www.anchortrailways.com
Advertising Partner, p. 65
Broadway Limousine, 2926 Franklin Pike,
818-5716. Broadway Limousine strives to
provide the best customer service in our
industry. www.broadwaylimollc.com
Gray Line Nashville, 2416 Music Valley Drive,
Ste. 102, 883-5555. Gray Line of Nashville
operates the largest motorcoach fleet in Middle
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Tennessee. The average age of the entire fleet
is less than 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
Advertising Partner, p. 32, 68 and back cover
InShuttle Transportation Inc., P.O. Box 330897,
37203, 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 Drive,
481-0767. A premier transportation company
servicing Nashville International Airport, the
downtown area and Clarksville/Ft. Campbell.
www.jarmontransportation.com
Matchless Limousine, P.O. Box 100229, 37224,
620-5466, (866) 258-5466, F: 620-5476.
Matchless Limousine is committed to providing
our clients with a luxurious, first-class travel
experience. Our fleet is Matchless – Our service
is Matchless. Services: Limousine Service,
Available. Credit Cards:
www.matchlesslimo.com
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority,
One Terminal Drive, Ste. 501, 275-1600,
F: 275-4001. Nashville International Airport
(BNA) is served by 14 airlines, offering 385
daily flights to 82 markets. BNA completed
Phase I of its first interior renovation since
1987. The renovation includes a central security
checkpoint and concessionaires that reflect
local flavor and national brands.
www.flynashville.com
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The Parking Spot, 560 Donelson Pike, 883-9196,
F: 883-0013. We provide offsite airport parking,
located .25 miles from the airport. Covered and
uncovered parking available. Limousines are
primarily used to take and pick you up from the
airport. Car care services available while you
park. Discounts: AARP, AAA, Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.theparkingspot.com
Premiere Transportation, 1000 Corporate Centre,
296-9000. Preferred by royal families, U.S.
presidents and high-schoolers. Premiere offers
a distinctly unique fleet of luxury coaches.
Signature Transportation, 408-B Harding
Industrial Drive, (866) 378-1916. Our reservation
and fleet management software, new
limousines, sedans and luxury transportation
vehicles such as stretch Hummers and
Excursions, plus professional, courteous and
experienced chauffeurs, combine to make
Signature the recognized leader in its field.
www.nashvillelimo.com
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
Silver Oak Transportation, 328 Hill Ave.,
714-5466, (866) 455-2823, F: 469-7437.
Limousine, bus, sedan and van service
for customized tours of Nashville, airport
transfers and group events. Services: Charters,
Limousine Service, Available, Tour Packages.
Credit Cards: www.silveroaklimo.com
Southern Lights Limo Service, 211 Broadway Ave.,
(931) 729-7107. Stretch limousine tours of
Nashville and Middle Tennessee, plus wedding
and horse-drawn carriage transportation.
www.southernlightslimo.com
Stewart Transportation Solutions Inc.,
2814 Columbine Place, 292-6040. Specializing
in the planning and coordination of all types of
transportation. We move people from one to
50,000 utilizing only the best vendors with the
highest safety records.
www.stewarttransportation.com
SuperShuttle International, 612 Hangar Lane,
361-6034, (800) 258-3826, F: 361-6025.
We provide airport transportation to all of
Nashville and surrounding areas. We will pick
you up at your office, home or hotel. We also
provide charters from your office, home or hotel.
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services:
Charters, Receptive Services. Discounts: Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.supershuttle.com
Advertising Partner, p. 72
Wise Coaches, Inc., 1218 Murfreesboro Road,
Ste. 105, 360-9550, 360-9112, F: 360-9112.
Wise Coaches, Inc. is a family-owned charter
bus company. We offer new model
motorcoaches that seat up to 56 passengers.
Specialize in corporate outings, church and
school groups, sports teams, senior tours,
weddings, etc. Services: Charters, Limousine
Service, Receptive Services, Available, Step-on
Guides, Tour Packages. Credit Cards:
www.wisecoachesofnashville.com
AUTO RENTAL
Enterprise Rent-A-Car/National Car Rental,
(800) Rent-A-Car. Nashville Airport – 272-0011;
Nashville Downtown Hilton – 242-5675;
Nashville West End/Demonbruen – 254-6181;
Nashville Opryland – 872-7722. To take
advantage of the Convention & Visitors Bureau
discount, please utilize discount code 56MM016
and pin# CON. “Pick Enterprise, We’ll Pick You Up.”
www.enterprise.com
Thrifty Car Rental, 1201 Briley Pkwy., 361-6050,
(800) 847-4389, F: 361-1849. In the terminal at
Nashville International Airport and suburban
locations on Briley Parkway, in Brentwood and
in Murfreesboro. Discounts: AAA, Military,
Government, Web. Credit Cards:
www.thrifty.com
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AIRLINES
American Airlines/American Eagle/American
Connection, Nashville Metropolitan Airport,
One Terminal Drive, (800) 433-7300.
www.aa.com
Continental Express, (800) 525-0280.
www.continental.com
Delta Airlines/Delta Connection,
(800) 221-1212. www.delta.com
Frontier Airlines, (800) 432-1359.
www.frontierairlines.com
Northwest Airlines, (800) 225-2525.
www.nwa.com
Skyway/Midwest Express, (800) 452-2022.
www.midwestexpress.com
Southwest Airlines, 402 BNA Drive, Ste. 410,
872-7709. www.southwest.com
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United Express Airlines, (800) 428-4322.
www.united.com
US Airways, (800) 428-4322.
www.usairways.com
TAXICABS
Meters (except at the airport) start at $3;
each additional mile is $2. There is a flat-fare
triangle between the airport, downtown and
Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention
Center. Between any two points in the
triangle, the fare is set at $25 for up to four
passengers. For areas outside of the triangle,
the meter starts at $7 from the airport.
Taxis are available on the ground level of
the terminal.
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American Music City Taxi, 729 Calhoun Ave.,
262-0451. www.musiccitytaxi.com
Nashville Transportation (Checker Cab),
221 Largo Drive, 256-7000, F: 331-6215.
www.nashvillecheckercab.com
Taxi USA, 1510 Lebanon Pike, 242-7070.
Allied, Nashville and Diamond Cabs. We blend
state-of-the-art technology and good old-
fashioned service to provide unparalleled
service. www.nashvillecab.com
Transportation Licensing Commission,
862-6777. www.nashville.gov/tlc
BUS SERVICE
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA),
Deaderick Street between Fourth and
Fifth avenues North, 862-5950 . The Metro
Transit Authority now provides hourly service
between downtown and the airport seven
days a week. Express trips take only
20 minutes, and local service takes 35 to
45 minutes. One-way fares between the
airport and downtown are available for less
than $2. In town, MTA provides bus service
in and out of downtown and throughout
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 North. For more
information, call 862-5950 or go online
at www.nashvillemta.org. Customer service
hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.;
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun.
Exact change only for fares. All-day and
seven-day passes also available.
www.nashvillemta.org
Advertising Partner, p. 71
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The Acorn, American. West End/Vanderbilt,
114 28th Ave. N., 320-4399. Many things to
many people, The Acorn features fine dining,
two full bars, private events and patio seating.
Independently owned and conveniently located
in the West End district. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.;
5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations recommended.
Credit Cards:
www.theacornrestaurant.com
Amerigo Italian Restaurant, Italian.
West End/Vanderbilt, 1920 West End Ave.,
320-1740. Amerigo is a locally owned New
World Italian Bistro, offering fresh, high-quality
food and wine selections. Private dining, group
seating, reservations and family-style catering
are available for groups of any size.
www.amerigo.net
The Aquarium, Seafood. Opryland Area/Music
Valley Drive, 516 Opry Mills Drive, 514-8600.
Located in Opry Mills, Aquarium offers
sensational food in a unique setting. Guests dine
around a 200,000-gallon saltwater tank featuring
more than 100 species of tropical fish. Experience
Stingray Reef, where you can feed stingrays, enjoy
exhibits, games and a carousel. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleaquarium.com
Advertising Partner, p. 81
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant,
Southern/New Southern. Downtown,
152 Second Ave. N., 256-2727. Featuring a
variety of great Creole cuisine fused with flavors
from around the globe but with unmistakable
Southern roots. Sample catfish bites, fried
green tomatoes, ribs or pulled BBQ pork
capped off with banana bread pudding and
highlighted by the blues. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.;
11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
www.bbkingclubs.com
Back Yard Burgers, American. Downtown,
500 Church St., Ste. 200, 620-2300. Specializing
in 1/3 lb. Black Angus burgers and gourmet
chicken sandwiches made the old-fashioned
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way, Back Yard Burgers cooks over an open
flame and serves their sandwiches hot off the
grill. www.backyardburgers.com
Big River Grille and Brewing Works,
American. Downtown, 111 Broadway, 251-4677.
Restaurant/brewery featuring fresh food and
fresh beer in a fun, casual atmosphere, including
the largest covered patio in downtown
Nashville. Private dining available up to
400 people. Reservations accepted.
Credit Cards:
www.bigrivergrille.com
The Bluebird Cafe, American. Green Hills,
4104 Hillsboro Road, 383-5308. Become a part
of Nashville music history at one of the city’s
best-loved live entertainment venues. Menu
includes an array of appetizers, sandwiches,
salads and desserts. 5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.;
5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 6-11 p.m. Sun.
Most early shows are free; most late shows $10.
www.bluebirdcafe.net
Bob Evans Restaurant, American. Opryland
Area/Music Valley Drive, 200 Rudy Circle,
889-9266. Country homestyle restaurant with a
unique general store for a completely Southern
shopping and dining experience. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
daily. www.bobevans.com
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Bound’ry, Eclectic/International. West End/
Vanderbilt, 911 20th Ave. S., 321-3043.
With a divine and eclectic menu featuring global
cuisine, the Bound’ry is where all borders meet.
See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs
bar. Open-air dining available. 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sun.-Mon.; 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Tue.-Sat.
Reservations accepted. Credit Cards:
www.pansouth.net
Buca di Beppo, Italian. South/Franklin,
1722 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, 778-1321. Authentic
Italian restaurant that offers flavorful, family-
style Italian dining. www.bucadibeppo.com
Caney Fork Fish Camp, Seafood. Opryland
Area/Music Valley Drive, 2400 Music Valley
Drive, 724-1200. A family restaurant complete
with two fish ponds and two fireplaces. Enjoy
freshly prepared food and Southern hospitality.
www.caneyforkfishcamp.com
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Cantina Laredo, Mexican. Downtown,
592 12th Ave. S., 259-9280. Cantina Laredo
serves authentic gourmet Mexican dishes in a
sophisticated atmosphere.
www.cantinalaredo.com
Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel, Continental.
Downtown, 231 Sixth Ave. N., 345-7116.
Reinventing Southern gourmet cuisine using the
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freshest regional ingredients served in plush
surroundings at The Hermitage Hotel. Hours
vary, call for details. www.thehermitagehotel.
com/site/dining_capitolgrille.aspx
Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café, Southern.
South of Downtown, 407 Murfreesboro Road,
259-2551. Carol Ann’s is located in the prime
business district, just three blocks off of I-40 at
the Fesslers Lane exit. People travel from all
directions to eat at Carol Ann’s. They know the
dining atmosphere is high quality and the food
is superb, just like Mom’s. You can dine in or
take out. 18-item salad bar also available.
www.carol-café.com
Cascades Seafood Restaurant, Gaylord
Opryland® Resort, Seafood. Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, 2800 Opryland Drive,
871-6848. Enjoy seafood fresh catch features,
Australian lobster tails and tempura-battered
tiger shrimp surrounded by spectacular
waterfalls and lush gardens of the Cascades
Atrium at Gaylord Opryland ® Resort. 7 a.m.-
10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
www.gaylordopryland.com
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, American.
West Nashville, 8204 Highway 100, 646-9977,
(800) 282-2276. Nashville’s oldest professional
theater with unlimited buffet and table service.
Buffet features a choice of entrées, sides, full
salad bar and large selection of desserts.
Evening buffet 6-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sun.
buffet noon-1:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Reservations
required. Credit Cards:
www.dinnertheatre.com
Chef’s Market Café & Take Away,
Deli/Gourmet Deli. North Nashville,
900 Conference Drive, Goodlettsville, 851-2433.
Offering an amazing selection of daily crafted
soups, market salads, leaf salads, chef-prepared
gourmet entrées, sandwiches and bakery items,
virtually all of which are prepared in our café
and catering kitchens. Semiprivate dining
available for groups under 50 people.
10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards:
www.chefsmarket.com
Cocina Mexican Grill, Mexican. Downtown,
501-A Union St., 255-4570. Fast, fresh and
genuine Southwestern Mexican grill. Marinated
chicken, grilled steak and quality ground beef
topped with fresh and wholesome vegetables.
Great for vegetarians and vegans, too. You can
reserve tables for groups, or call for catering
or group delivery. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.;
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; close Sun. Credit Cards:
www.cocinamexican.com
Cock of the Walk, Southern. Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, 2624 Music Valley Drive,
889-1930. Enjoy great Southern food and
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
DINING
hospitality at Nashville’s most unique restaurant.
Offering U.S. farm-raised catfish served family-
style. 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-10 p.m. Fri.;
4-10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit Cards:
www.cockofthewalkrestaurant.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Commerce Street Grill – Renaissance Hotel,
American. Downtown, 611 Commerce St.,
255-8400. In the beautiful Renaissance Nashville
Hotel with a bountiful breakfast and lunch
buffet. Our dinner menu offers a variety 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: 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat.
Cupcake Collection, Bakeries. Downtown,
1213 Sixth Ave. N., 244-2900. Located in the
heart of historic Germantown, the Cupcake
Collection features daily, made-from-scratch
cupcakes and icing. No lard/shortening. At
$1.50, this is a cost-effective cupcake!
www.thecupcakecollection.com
Dave & Buster’s, American. Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, 540 Opry Mills Drive,
514-1202. From our mouthwatering
peppercorn ribeye steak and chargrilled
Atlantic salmon to our classic Philly cheesesteak,
we have something delicious for everyone.
11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.; until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Reservations not accepted.
www.daveandbusters.com
Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House,
American. Downtown, 300 Commerce St.,
256-4655. Featuring pasta and steak, this
downtown restaurant is a local favorite. Try the
buttery rolls and famous chicken and rice soup.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-midnight
Fri.-Sat. www.demosrestaurants.com
Dunn Bros Coffee, Coffeehouse. Downtown,
401 Church St., Ste. 100, 252-2567. Fresh-roasted
coffee! Great coffehouse atmosphere, soups,
sandwiches, salads, pastries, smoothies and
free Wi-Fi. Meeting space also available.
Credit Cards: www.dunnbros.com
eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt,
American. West End/Vanderbilt,
2100 West End Ave., 321-1990. Gracious service
and a diverse menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
and Sunday brunch. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
www.loewsvanderbilt.com
1808 Grille, American. West End/Vanderbilt,
1808 West End Ave., 340-0012. Discover the
1808 Grille, a brilliant new Nashville restaurant –
ideal for corporate lunches, private dining,
romantic dinners or relaxed evenings out. At
once elegant, casual, familiar but unique, 1808
Grille is the ideal place to meet, dine and linger.
www.1808grille.com
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 F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar, American.
Green Hills, 2210 Crestmoor Road, 269-5861. Fine
American cuisine with a French influence using
local ingredients. Live jazz in the lounge six nights
a week. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.; Bar opens 4:30 p.m.
Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended.
Credit Cards: www.fscotts.com
Findley’s Irish Pub, Gaylord Opryland® Resort,
Irish. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2800 Opryland Drive, 871-6848. This Victorian-
style pub in Gaylord Opryland’s Magnolia
section features entertainment most nights and
delicious Irish staples such as corned beef and
Yorkshire pudding. A fine selection of drafts
includes GUINNESS® Extra Stout, Bass Pale Ale
and Hard Core Cider. 11 a.m.-midnight.
www.gaylordopryland.com
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries,
American. Green Hills, 4017 Hillsboro Pike,
Ste. 310, 463-0022. Burgers made from scratch:
hand-pattied, American beef, never frozen, with
all toppings freshly prepared daily. Hand-cut
fries, twice-cooked in 100 percent pure peanut
oil. So good, it’s Zagat rated! www.fiveguys.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Steak.
West End/Vanderbilt, 2525 West End Ave.,
Ste. 220, 342-0131. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse &
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Wine Bar creates the magic of a great evening out
with an inviting ambiance, 100 wines by the glass
and a focus on prime beef. Guests are provided
with friendly service, a warm atmosphere and
memorable times! 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.;
4:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.
Credit Cards:
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Flyte World Dining and Wine, American.
Downtown, 718 Division St., 255-6200.
Flyte World Dining and Wine is an elegant,
comfortable fine dining environment which
stimulates your passion and curiosity for great
food, interesting wines and finely crafted beers.
www.flytenashville.com
General Jackson Showboat, American.
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2812 Opryland Drive, 458-3930. Climb aboard for
a unique dining and entertainment experience as
this 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the
Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and
delicious meals. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for
schedule. www.generaljackson.com
Advertising Partner, p. 26 and 32
Hard Rock Cafe, American. Downtown,
100 Broadway, 742-9900. Hey, hard rockers –
you know who you are – come on down and
party like a rock star in historic downtown
EARTH FRIENDLY

Nashville, where rock ‘n’ roll lives. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.
www.hardrock.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2
Harper’s, Southern. Downtown, 2610 Jefferson St.,
329-1909. Located near Tennessee State
University, Harper’s offers comfort food such as
crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, turnip
greens, yeast rolls and bowls of banana pudding.
The soul food at this eatery is served up cafeteria-
style in the Jefferson Street district. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Hermitage House Smorgasbord,
Southern/New Southern. Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
3131 Lebanon Pike, 883-9525. Southern-style
buffet features a variety of salads, vegetables,
entrées and desserts, including their specialty,
apple fritters. Family-owned and -operated
since 1975. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Sat.;
4-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
www.hermitagehousesmorgasbord.com
Jack’s Bar-B-Que, Barbecue. Downtown,
416 Broadway, 228-4600. North Nashville,
334 W. Trinity Lane, 228-9888. Proudly serving
barbecue from “pit to plate,” featuring the
best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and
St. Louis. Call individual restaurant for hours.
www.jacksbarbque.com
Jim & Nick’s, Barbecue. West Nashville,
17004 Charlotte Pike, 417-3050. Our legendary
barbecue is fueled by hickory smoke and
complemented by a delicate rub and hard-to-
peg sauce that doesn’t cover up the flavor of
our meats but instead enhances them. 10:30
a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. www.jimnnicks.com
Jimmy Kelly’s, Steak. West End/Vanderbilt,
217 Louise Ave., 329-4349. This Nashville dining
tradition has been impressing guests with its
hospitality and great food since 1934. In a
historic Victorian mansion. 5 p.m.-midnight
Mon.-Sat. www.jimmykellys.com
Loveless Cafe, Southern/New Southern.
West Nashville, 8400 Highway 100, 646-9700.
Nationally acclaimed and frequented by
celebrities, world travelers and local appetites
alike. The quaint country charm and genuine
country cooking that have made it a Southern
landmark have remained unchanged for 50 years.
7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Closed Christmas Day.
www.lovelesscafe.com
Advertising Partner, p. 78
Maggiano’s Little Italy, Italian. West End/
Vanderbilt, 3106 West End Ave., 514-0270,
514-0271. There is an old Italian proverb that
says, “At the table, no one grows old.” And so
it is at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Time stands still
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
DINING
when you share delicious food and drink and
good times with family and friends. 11 a.m.-
10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:
Group capacity: 127.
www.maggianos.com
Merchants Restaurant, American. Downtown,
401 Broadway, Corner of Broadway and Fourth
Avenue, 254-1892, 254-3012. Located in the
heart of downtown Nashville, the Merchants
Restaurant offers three floors of dining – first-
floor casual bar and grille; second-floor fine
dining with an intimate/romantic atmosphere;
third-floor private group dining. 11 a.m.-
11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.;
4-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations recommended.
Credit Cards: Group
capacity: 135. www.merchantsrestaurant.com
Miro District Food & Drink, Italian.
West End/Vanderbilt, 1922 Adelicia St.,
320-1119. Miro is located in the Midtown area of
Nashville, one block south of Broadway off 21st
Avenue. In the late 18th century, Miro District
was the territorial name for Nashville and its
surrounding region. Decades later, in his short
story, In the Miro District, Peter Taylor depicted
life in Nashville’s Acklen Park neighborhood as a
gentler world known as the Miro District. Today,
in this very neighborhood, we bring to life this
gentler world once more at Miro District Food &
Drink, inspired by the flavors of Italy and the
traditions of Tennessee.
www.mirodistrictnashville.com
Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre, American.
Downtown, 136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 242-8000,
902-9566. A comedic mystery play with live
music and a wonderful served dinner. Each
table becomes a team to decipher clues, bribe
suspects with their Miss Marple’s currency and
try to solve the crime. Off-site shows available.
Dinner show 7 p.m. every Sat.; call for
weeknight shows. Reservations required.
Credit Cards: Group capacity: 170.
www.missmarples.com
Morton’s – The Steakhouse, Steak. Downtown,
618 Church St., 259-4558. Serving only the finest
quality foods, featuring USDA prime aged beef,
fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce,
delicious appetizers and elegant desserts.
5:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5-10 p.m. Sun.; BAR
12·21 5 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended.
Credit Cards:
www.mortons.com
Nashville City Club, American. Downtown,
201 Fourth Ave. N., 20th Floor, 244-3693. With
over 50 years of experience catering all types of
functions, the Nashville City Club is the ideal
downtown location to host your next event. Our
elegant and versatile space can accommodate
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 from five to 500 guests and showcases the city’s
skyline with panoramic views of Nashville.
Reservations required. Credit Cards:
www.nashvillecity.com
Nashville Coffee & Co., Coffeehouse.
Downtown, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 278-8764.
Nashville Coffee & Co. features a large variety of
locally roasted coffees, specialty coffee drinks
and locally made pastries. Credit Cards:
nashvillecoffeeandcompany.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre,
Dinner/Breakfast Theater. Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, 2620 Music Valley Drive,
885-4747. Experience a celebration of country
music ... past and present ... while joining us for
breakfast or dinner. Breakfast and dinner shows.
www.nashvillenightlife.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 35
Nashville Originals, P.O. Box 120668, 37212,
386-3940. The association of independent
restaurants. www.nashvilleoriginals.com
Nashville Palace, Dinner Theater.
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2611 McGavock Pike, 889-1540. Enjoy dinner
in the venue where country superstars Randy
Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Menu
includes Palace Plates featuring fried chicken
and ribs, plus our signature steaks. You never
know who you’ll see at the world-famous
Nashville Palace. 1 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Thu.-Tue.;
11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed. www.nashvillepalace.net
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Neely’s Barbecue, Barbecue. North Nashville,
2292 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 251-8895. This is the
famous barbecue family featured on the Food
Network shows Down Home With The Neely’s
and Road Tasted With The Neely’s. Located in
Metro Center inside the Waterfront Plaza. The
finest the world over. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.;
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Group reservations only.
Credit Cards:
www.neelysbbq.com
New Orleans Manor, Seafood. Airport/Elm
Hill Pike, 1400 Murfreesboro Road, 367-2777.
Southern hospitality, superior cuisine, a great
bottle of wine, stimulating conversation with
friends in a beautiful setting – the New Orleans
Manor experience. www.neworleansmanor.com
Old Hickory Steakhouse, Gaylord Opryland®
Resort, Steak. Opryland Area/Music Valley
Drive, 2800 Opryland Drive, 871-6848. Winner
of the prestigious DiRoNA Award and the Wine
Spectator Award, Old Hickory Steakhouse offers
a widely varied menu – from signature certified
Angus steaks to delectable seafood dishes.
Inside the Delta Atrium surrounded by waterfalls
and unparalleled vistas. Also serving an elegant
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afternoon tea. 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 4:30-11 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; afternoon tea: 2:30-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun.
www.gaylordopryland.com
Opry Mills. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
433 Opry Mills Drive, (877) SHOP-FUN. Opry
Mills offers more than 20 different eateries to
satisfy any appetite. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.;
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32
The Palm Restaurant, Steak & Seafood.
Downtown, 140 Fifth Ave. S., 742-7256. Aged
prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian
entrées, outstanding service and 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
Pancake Pantry, American. Hillsboro Village,
1796 21st Ave. S., 383-9333. A Nashville tradition!
Try a different breed of pancake at each visit.
6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Panera Bread, American. Downtown,
401 Commerce St., Ste. 120, 401-1171. Panera
Bread is a bakery café offering bread, pastries and
bagels baked daily. Sandwiches, soups, salads and
a full line of espresso drinks are also offered as well
as catering. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat.; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. www.panerabread.com
Paradise Park Trailer Resort, American.
Downtown, 411 Broadway, 251-1515. Nashville’s
newest 24-hour restaurant and bar. Located on
Lower Broadway, the bar is themed after a
trailer park, and features homemade burgers,
sandwiches and milkshakes. 24 hours daily.
www.myspace.com/paradiseparknashville
Rainforest Café, Global. Opryland Area/
Music Valley Drive, Opry Mills Mall, 514-3000.
Escape to a tropical adventure full of exotic
ambiance, cascading waterfalls, entertaining
animatronic gorillas, trumpeting elephants and
whimsical butterflies. Menu contains fresh
seafood, crisp salads, delicious sandwiches and
enticing entrées. End your journey with a
“sparkling volcano!” 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.;
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.;
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. www.landryrestaurants.com
Advertising Partner, p. 81
Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel, American.
Downtown, 315 Fourth Ave. N., 244-8200.
At the Doubletree Hotel. Buy a minimum of two
entrées for dinner and receive free valet parking
for the evening. Spend the night downtown
enjoying dinner, theater or a concert!
6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. www.doubletree.com
Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill, Barbecue.
Downtown, 429 Broadway, 244-7477. Enjoy live
country bands and great barbecue. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
daily.
EARTH FRIENDLY
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Ristorante Volare, Gaylord Opryland® Resort,
Italian. Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2800 Opryland Drive, 871-6848. Featuring an
authentic Italian menu, including traditional
soups, freshly made pasta and fine Italian wines
in Gaylord Opryland ® Resort’s romantic Garden
Conservatory. Stop in for veal marsala,
parmesan-crusted swordfish or other favorites,
and try our signature tiramisu. Sundays feature
an elaborate continental brunch . . . voted best
brunch in Nashville. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
brunch; 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Fri.; 5-11 p.m. Sat.
www.gaylordopryland.com

Rusty’s Sports Bar, Gaylord Opryland®

Resort, Sports Restaurant/Bar. Opryland
Area/Music Valley Drive, 2800 Opryland Drive,
871-6848. A favorite for sports enthusiasts,
grab a burger and some wings and cheer on
your favorite team in this Gaylord Opryland ®
Resort hot spot, featuring more than 20
televisions. Between the Magnolia Lobby and
the Tennessee Ballroom. 11 a.m.-midnight.
www.gaylordopryland.com

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Steak. West End/

Vanderbilt, 2100 West End Ave., 320-0163.
Offering steaks and seafood to satisfy palates of
every kind. 5-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5-9:30 p.m.
Sun. www.ruthschris.com

Sambuca, Continental. Downtown,

52975
601 12th Ave. S., 248-2888. Dine, drink and
dance the night away at Nashville’s premier
supper club, offering eclectic dining and live
music nightly. Entrees include: mozzarella and
prosciutto beignets, crab cakes with sun-dried
tomato chips, and pan-seared sea bass, just to
name a few. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed.;
11 a.m.-midnight Thu.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.;
4-11 p.m. Sundays.
www.sambucarestaurant.com

SoBro Grill, Southern/New Southern.

Downtown, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 416-2096.
SoBro Grill offers a contemporary spin on some
of the greatest hits of Southern cuisine, using
locally grown produce and made-from-scratch
recipes highlighted by live music. In the casual,
sunlit atmosphere of the Curb Conservatory at
the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum.
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun.-Sat.; SoBro To-Go:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Sat. www.sobrogrill.com

Sole Mio, Italian. Downtown, 311 Third Ave. S.,

256-4013. Everything handmade. Over a
decade in downtown Nashville. One block
from the symphony hall. Fresh pastas, chicken,
veal and seafood specials. Voted tops in 25
categories by Citysearch. Private dining room
available. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat.;
4 p.m.-midnight Sun. Reservations recommended.
Credit Cards:
www.solemionash.com

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 South Street Original Crab Shack and
Authentic Dive Bar, Southern/New Southern.
West End/Vanderbilt, 901 20th Ave. S.,
320-5555. South Street is the premier open-air
restaurant and bar in Nashville. The atmosphere
is laid back and inviting with roll-back glass
doors for warm-weather fun and a fireplace for
cozying up in the winter. Walk 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.
Reservations not accepted.
Credit Cards: www.pansouth.net
Sports Page, American. Downtown, 419 Union St.,
251-9503. Visit the Sports Page for lunch and
enjoy one of the best burgers Nashville has to
offer. Also, the second floor of the Sports Page
is very private. It can accommodate 80 seated
and up to 110 for standing reception. Making
friends is our business, since 1982.
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Reservations
recommended. Credit Cards:
www.sportspageonunion.com
The Stock-Yard Restaurant, Steak. Downtown,
901 Second Ave. N., 255-6464. Named One
of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the U.S., and
serving Nashville proudly since 1979. Serving
certified Angus beef, lobster, fresh seafood,
ribs and more. Private dining rooms available,
strolling balladeer. Complimentary shuttle
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service. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-11 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; 5-9 p.m. Sun. Reservations
recommended. Credit Cards:
www.stock-yardrestaurant.com
Swett’s Restaurant, Southern. Downtown,
2725 Clifton Ave., 329-4418. Downtown,
Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Eighth Ave. N.,
742-0699. Since 1954, Swett’s Restaurant has
been the gathering place for Nashville’s political
movers and shakers, celebrities and people who
just enjoy good, home-style Southern food. The
dining spot has been owned by the same black
family for more than 50 years.
www.swettsrestaurant.com
Two Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott,
Continental. Airport/Elm Hill Pike,
600 Marriott Drive, 889-9300. At the Nashville
Airport Marriott, Two Rivers Grille features a
contemporary menu of creative cuisine.
6 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. daily.
www.marriott.com
Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland® Resort, Sushi.
Opryland Area/Music Valley Drive,
2800 Opryland Drive, 871-6848. Not only a
tantalizing treat for the taste buds ... each plate
is a miniature masterpiece! Choose from a
variety of sushi rolls, nigiri sushi and sashimi,
plus traditional sake, sake cocktails, plum wine
and Japanese beer. Inside Gaylord Opryland ®
Resort’s Cascades Restaurant. Noon-9:30 p.m.
Sun.-Thu.; Noon-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
www.gaylordhotels.com
Watermark Restaurant, Southern/New
Southern. Downtown, 507 12th Ave. S.,
254-2000. Watermark Restaurant, an
independent, fine dining restaurant in
downtown Nashville, is recognized for its
culinary excellence and warm, professional
service. 5-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-10 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; Bar opens at 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Reservations recommended. Credit Cards:
www.watermarknashville.com
Wildhorse Saloon, Barbecue. Downtown,
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. It’s always a party at Wildhorse!
11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-2:45 a.m.
Fri.-Sat. www.wildhorsesaloon.com
Advertising Partner, p. 36
Zola, Mediterranean. West End/Vanderbilt,
3001 West End Ave., 320-7778. Zola is listed in
City Magazine’s top 101 restaurants in America
and was featured in Gourmet. Chef Debra
Paquette infuses every bite with the right mix
of flavors. 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. www.restaurantzola.com
EARTH FRIENDLY

DINING BY AREA OF TOWN
Refer to the maps at the back of the guide for more information.
AIRPORT/ELM HILL PIKE
Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café . . . . . . . . . . 77
Hermitage House Smorgasbord . . . . . . . . . . 79
New Orleans Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Two Rivers Grille, Nashville Marriott . . . . . . . 82
DOWNTOWN
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant . . . . . 76
Back Yard Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Big River Grille and Brewing Works . . . . . . . . 76
Cantina Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Capitol Grille, Hermitage Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cocina Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Commerce Street Grill –
Renaissance Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cupcake Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti House . . . . . . . 77
Dunn Bros Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Flyte World Dining and Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Hard Rock Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Harper’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Jack’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Merchants Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Morton’s – The Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Nashville City Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Nashville Coffee & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
The Palm Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Panera Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Paradise Park Trailer Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Restaurant 315, Doubletree Hotel . . . . . . . . . 80
Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Sambuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
SoBro Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sole Mio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sports Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
The Stock-Yard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Swett’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Watermark Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Wildhorse Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
GREEN HILLS
The Bluebird Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries . . . . . . . 78
HILLSBORO VILLAGE
Pancake Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
DINING
NORTH NASHVILLE
Chef’s Market Café & Take Away . . . . . . . . . . 77
Neely’s Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
OPRYLAND AREA/
MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE
The Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Bob Evans Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Caney Fork Fish Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cascades Seafood Restaurant,
Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cock of the Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dave & Buster’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Findley’s Irish Pub,
Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
General Jackson Showboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . 80
Nashville Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Old Hickory Steakhouse,
Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Opry Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rainforest Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Ristorante Volare, Gaylord Opryland® Resort . . 81
Rusty’s Sports Bar,
Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Wasabi’s, Gaylord Opryland ® Resort . . . . . . . 82
SOUTH/FRANKLIN
Buca di Beppo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
WEST END/VANDERBILT
The Acorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Amerigo Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Bound’ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
eat, the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt . . . . . 77
1808 Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar . . . . 78
Jimmy Kelly’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Maggiano’s Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Miro District Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
South Street Original Crab Shack
and Authentic Dive Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Zola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
WEST NASHVILLE
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Jim & Nick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Loveless Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Live Music MasterCard
Earth Friendly Visa
American Express Food served
Carte Blanche Full service bar
Diners Club Beer
Discover Wine
EnRoute Cocktails
Japanese Credit Bureau No alcohol
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant,
152 Second Ave. N., 256-2727. Live music
nightly showcasing special guests and regularly
featured bands – The B.B. King’s All Stars,
The B.B. Kingsmen and Burning Las Vegas.
Musical performances range from classic blues
to smooth jazz to the powerful vocals of the
Motown era. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 11 a.m.-
1 a.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
www.bbkingclubs.com
The Big Bang, 411 Broadway, Second Floor,
747-5851, 747-5853. The Big Bang is Nashville’s
only all-request, rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano bar!
In the heart of Honky-Tonk Row. You will have a
blast! 7 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 5 p.m. Fri.; 6 p.m. Sat.
Admission fee. Minimum age: 21
Credit Cards: www.thebigbangbar.com
The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Road,
383-5308. One of Nashville’s best-loved live
music venues, featuring up-and-coming artists
as well as hit songwriters playing their own
songs. It is a listening room and requires that
people be quiet during the shows. 5:30-11 p.m.
Mon.-Thu.; 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.;
6-11 p.m. Sun. Most early shows are free;
most late shows $10. www.bluebirdcafe.net
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre,
8204 Highway 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. Credit Cards:
www.dinnertheatre.com
Dave & Buster’s, 540 Opry Mills Drive,
514-1202. Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own
experience inside a world of entertainment
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-simulated
games. More than 6,000 square feet available
for private events. 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Thu.;
until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. www.daveandbusters.com
F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar,
2210 Crestmoor Road, 269-5861. Traditional
jazz and full menu available in the lounge, with
fabulous wine and beer. No cover charge. 5:30-
10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Closed
Sun.; Bar opens 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.
Credit Cards: www.fscotts.com
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
FUEL, 114 Second Ave. S., 379-2120. FUEL is
downtown’s ultimate party destination, playing
Top 40 music every night. Enjoy free bottled
beer from 8-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
5 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. See
schedule online. Cover charge varies. Minimum
age: 18 Credit Cards:
www.fuelbarandnightclub.com
Grand Ole Opry, 2802 Opryland Drive,
871-OPRY. What began as a simple radio
broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment
phenomenon dedicated to honoring country
music’s rich history and dynamic present with a
mix of country legends and the contemporary
chart-toppers who have followed in their
footsteps. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Fri.; at 6:30
and 9:30 p.m. on Sat.; and at 7 p.m. on Tue.
Performances at the Ryman Auditorium Nov.
through Feb.; Opry House March through Oct.
www.opry.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 24
Grand Ole Opry House, 2802 Opryland Drive,
871-OPRY. Home to the world-famous Grand Ole
Opry, this 4,400-seat theater is also the site of
television specials, concerts and other events.
Go online for an upcoming schedule of
performances. www.opry.com
Kenny and the Krooners Oldies Show,
1122 Eastdale Ave., 585-2966. The mid-South’s
most authentic oldies show, Moments to
Remember. Get lost in the music of the 1950s
and 1960s. Free. www.nashvilleoldies.com
Kidbilly Music LLC, 6109 Bresslyn Road,
419-9815. Admission fee. www.kidbillymusic.com
Layla’s Bluegrass Inn, 418 Broadway, 726-2799.
Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower
Broadway), Layla’s Bluegrass Inn is home to
country, hillbilly, rockabilly, Western, Americana,
bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles,
appealing to music fans from all over the world.
www.laylasbluegrassinn.com
Legends Corner, 428 Broadway, 248-6334.
Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower
Broadway), Legends Corner features live music
all day and night. Check out the vast collection
of music memorabilia, including instruments
from around the world and hundreds of record
albums on the wall. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.
No cover. www.legendscorner.com
Advertising Partner, p. 12
The Listening Room, 209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 200,
259-3600. The Listening Room Café is
Nashville’s newest music venue and has already
developed the buzz around town as being
the best-sounding room in Nashville. Nice
atmosphere that welcomes all ages. Full menu
and bar available. Free parking. 8 a.m.-Midnight
Mon.-Fri.; 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Sat. Free.
www.listeningroomcafe.com
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Miss Marple’s Dinner Theatre,
136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 242-8000, 902-9566.
A comedic mystery play with live music and a
wonderful served dinner. Each table becomes a
team to decipher clues, bribe suspects with
their Miss Marple’s currency and try to solve the
crime. Off-site shows available. Dinner show
7 p.m. every Sat.; call for weeknight shows.
Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.missmarples.com
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 724 Second Ave. S.,
254-9103. Featuring an ensemble of professional
artists who bring unique vision and compelling
voice to the creation of meaningful theater for
young patrons. Showtimes vary, call for details.
www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
Nashville Crossroads, 419 Broadway, 313-8012.
Nashville Crossroads is the real deal in live
music. Located in the heart of Honky Tonk Row,
Crossroads offers a dynamic mix of country,
rock and blues. There’s never a cover charge
so come on down. What happens in Nashville
starts at Crossroads. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. daily.
Nashville Municipal Auditorium,
417 Fourth Ave. N., 862-6390. Built in 1962, this
centrally located downtown facility hosts a variety
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With a Song
Nashville is one of the nation’s
true creative centers. Music isn’t
just played here – it’s created
here. By day, visitors will enjoy
learning more about the singing
legends, talented musicians and
hard-working industry
professionals that take an idea
from concept to chart climber.
The Country Music Hall of
Fame® and Museum, Ryman
Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry
Museum, Music City Walk of
Fame, Historic RCA Studio B and
the Musicians Hall of Fame &
Museum all provide a behind-the-
scenes view of Nashville’s most
famous industry.
By night, put all that new
knowledge to the test in clubs
around town. Every genre is well
represented in this performance
town. Blues, bluegrass, jazz,
country, rock, rap, pop, classical –
Music City is playing your song.
of concerts, family shows and trade shows.
Everyone from rock icons to rodeo cowboys has
performed in this 9,654-seat arena. See the Web
site for an event schedule. Box office: 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Credit Cards:
www.nashvilleauditorium.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater,
2620 Music Valley Drive, 885-4747, (800) 573-7973.
One of the city’s most popular dinner shows,
Nashville Nightlife showcases The Best of
Country Music Dinner and Show. Enjoy songs
made famous by legendary artists and today’s
superstars. Guest appearances include artists
such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Hee Haw’s
Steve Hall and Shotgun Red, Tommy Cash and
many others. Dinner served 5:30 p.m.; show
begins 6:30 p.m. Closed major holidays.
Admission fee. Credit Cards:
www.nashvillenightlife.com
Advertising Partner, p. 32 and 35
Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock Pike,
889-1540. This is where Nashville country music
superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Shelton
got started. Located across from Gaylord
Opryland ® Resort and Grand Ole Opry, you
never know who you’ll see when you visit the
World Famous Nashville Palace. 1 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
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Thu.-Tue.; 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wed.
www.nashvillepalace.net
Advertising Partner, p. 32
Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, (877) SHOP-FUN.
At 1.2 million square feet, Opry Mills combines
the best names in retail with the hottest
experiences in entertainment. Team-building
activities, theme parties and buyouts at various
merchants. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.;
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.oprymills.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 32
Play, 1519 Church St., 322-9627. This gay
nightclub welcomes all crowds and is Nashville’s
only true dance club, with a state-of-the-art
sound and lighting system.
www.playdancebar.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 new
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 showtimes vary.
Credit Cards: www.ryman.com
Advertising Partner, p. 36
Sambuca, 601 12th Ave. S., 248-2888.
Dine and dance the night away at Nashville’s
premier supper club, offering eclectic dining
and live music nightly. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-
Wed.; 11 a.m.-midnight Thu.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Fri.-Sat.; 4-11 p.m. Sundays.
www.sambucarestaurant.com
CMA MUSIC FEST MUSIC CITY ZONE
Experience all things Nashville in
the Music City Zone at the 2010
CMA Music Fest. The area will feature
great Country Music and cross-over
artists performing and autographing
throughout the day. You’ll also find
the festival’s only beer garden, great
food, plus interactive “Music Row”
displays, free giveaways and more!
June 10-13
Public Square Park at the end of 1st and 2nd Avenues on your way to LP Field.
Vacation ticket packages available at www.visitmusiccity.com
All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
Nashville Symphony/ Schermerhorn
Symphony Center, One Symphony Place,
687-6500. Opened in the fall of 2006, 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
Advertising Partner, p. 37
2nd Avenue Live, 154 Second Ave. S., 242-7232.
Offering the best live music available in
Nashville. Watch our web calendar – a wide
variety of live music is available, from rocking
country to classical jazz. Food service and
specials daily. www.2ndavenuelive.com
The Second Fiddle, 420 Broadway,
252-4818 . Part of Honky Tonk Highway, the
Second Fiddle features memorabilia tracing
the history of country music, walls that pay
homage to the Grand Ole Opry and dozens
of radios all tuned to AM 650 WSM. Join all
your rowdy friends for a taste of the real
honky-tonk experience. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. daily.
www.thesecondfiddle.com
Advertising Partner, p. 12
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, 770-2309.
The home of the NHL Nashville Predators is
also the site of blockbuster events and headliner
concerts. Jonas Brothers, Celine Dion, Elton
John and Billy Joel are just a few of the
headliners that have included the Sommet
Center on their tour schedule. Call or go
online for a schedule of upcoming events.
www.sommetcenter.com
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 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
Advertising Partner, p. 12

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
Advertising Partner, p. 88

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 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
52854
Tribe, 1517 Church St., 329-2912. Hip music
video bar in the heart of Nashville’s gay/lesbian
entertainment district. Voted Nashville’s Best
Martini, Best Bartenders & Best Gay Bar by the
Nashville Scene, Tribe’s “everybody-friendly”
attitude always draws a diverse and fun crowd.
And it’s just next door to Play Dance Bar.
www.tribenashville.com

A Tribute to the KING: Thru the Years

1953-1977, Texas Troubadour Theatre,
2416 Music Valley Drive, 758-0098, (866) 811-2502.
Since 1999, 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. March-Nov., general admission seating
6:30 p.m. Mon. and Thu.; show 7 p.m. Box office
opens at 10 a.m. day of show. Admission fee.
Credit Cards: www.thenashvilleking.com
Advertising Partner, p. 21 and 32

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. www.wildhorsesaloon.com
Advertising Partner, p. 36

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4th ave
7th ave n

3rd ave n
Farmers’ Bicentennial
Market Mall
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State Park

4TH n AVE N
HARRISON ST
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PEARL ST Auditorium
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P Tennessee A.A. Birch
State Capitol P
P Justice Complex
Bldg

victory memorial bridge main st

Juvenile
Public Square Justice Center
CHARLOTTE AVE Metro Nashville Parking TO:
P P Courthouse (underground) P I-65 N via
TO: TSU
Williams Legislative P Ellington Pkwy
I-40 E/W Plaza P
Campus P P
McLEMORE ST

I-65 N/S DEADERICK ST

War Memorial woodland street bridge woodland st
Auditorium Doubletree
TN Performing Hotel Regions
& Tennessee State Arts Center & Bank P
Museum Military Tennessee State Bldg TO:
Branch P I-24 E/W
Museum

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10TH AVE N

UNION ST P
Sheraton P
Best P
Nashville Hermitage BRANDON ST
Western
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Hotel Hotel Hotel

CAPITOL BLVD
POLK AVE

Arcade russell st
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I-40 E/W
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P P
I-65 N/S
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BANK ST
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CHURCH ST
9TH AVE N

P P P P P
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Downtown Ramada
Public Library Courtyard LP Downtown
6th ave n

Miss Marple’s
Restaurant & P by Marriott Field at the
7TH AVE N

Dinner Theatre P Stadium

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7th ave n

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1st ave n
4th ave n

2nd ave n
Entertainment
3rd ave n
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Nashville Hotel
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Nashville Ryman AT&T BLDG

Convention Auditorium (Bat Bldg) Riverfront
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I-40 E/W Holiday Inn Tennessee Hume-Fogg Center P Hatch
Express Art League High School
I-65 N/S Honky Tonks
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& Galleries Print P
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U.S. Customs Information Honky Tonks P P st TO:
SHELBY
9TH AVE S

Trolley
Courthouse House Center Ticket I-24 E/W
Frist Center
Union Tennessee Sports Booth Music City Star I-65 N/S
for the Train Depot E
Station Visual Arts Hall of Fame BR IDG
Hotel Hilton EST RIA N
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Nashville Y ST PED
Sommet P SH ELB P P
Downtown P
MCGAVOCK ST Center
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Symphony
P Center
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P P Walk of Fame P
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6th ave

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Hop aboard the trolley

See downtown from a local’s point of view.
Tickets can be purchased at the Trolley
Ticket Booth located on Second Avenue
beside Hard Rock Cafe.
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