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Master Printer,
Hatch Show Print
Founded in 1879,
Hatch Show Print is
a thriving letterpress
poster shop that
prints and sells
posters and is a
historic property of
the Country Music
Hall of Fame and
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In Nashville, it is truly all about the music. Music is intricately woven into
every fabric of the community. No matter what visitors choose to experience
while in the city, they will be treated to world-class live entertainment.
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Navigating
Nashvilles
Neighborhoods
By Cindy Sanders
Nashvilles vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own personality, feature eclectic
boutiques, distinctive dining and entertainment venues, and an array of sites
honoring the citys history, art and architecture. New interactive maps and
videos of Nashvilles eclectic neighborhoods offer visitors a sampling of what
to discover, and make it easy to plan and customize your experience.
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Downtown/SoBro
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East Nashville
Germantown
Green Hills
The Gulch
Hillsboro Village
Midtown
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In the past decade the town
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visitor centers
501 Broadway 866-830-4440
150 Fourth Ave. N. 615-259-4730
Two Visitor Centers offer discounted
attraction tickets, brochures, coupons and
concierge assistance. The Broadway location
in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena,
at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and
Broadway, has the Music City Marketplace,
a music-themed gift shop with a large
selection of unique Nashville gifts. Open
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The second center is at the corner of
Fourth Avenue North and Commerce
Street. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Disability Services
Disability Information Office
Howard Office Building, information
and referral office: 615-862-6492
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International Services
Foreign Currency Exchange
Regions Bank
Downtown and most branches: 615-748-2941
Nashville International Airport
Wright Travel Business Center:
615-275-2660
Translation Services
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute
227 French Landing Dr., Ste. 100
615-741-7579
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attractions
Art Galleries
The Arts Company, 215 Fifth Ave.,
615-254-2040, 877-694-2040.
A prime downtown arts destination
since 1996. Offering a distinctive
Nashville art experience with a
welcoming environment in a historic
building. Inventive exhibits presented
every month during the First
Saturday Art Crawl. 11 am-5 pm
Tue.-Sat. theartscompany.com
Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art,
1200 Forrest Park Dr., 615-356-8000,
877-356-8150. This 55-acre botanical
garden and art museum, located on
the historic Cheek estate, boasts
nationally recognized collections
of American and contemporary
painting and sculpture, a botanical
garden and year-round, familyfriendly activities. 9 am-5 pm
Tue.-Sun. cheekwood.org
Hatch Show Prints Haley Gallery,
224 Fifth Ave. S., 615-577-7711.
Offers historic restrikes of original
posters from the Hatch collection,
as well as Master Printer Jim
Sherradens monoprints
contemporary interpretations
of the classic wood blocks from
Hatch Show Print. 9:30 am-6 pm
Sun.-Wed., 9:30 am-8 pm Thu.-Sat.
hatchshowprint.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Haynes Galleries, 1600 Division St.,
Ste. 140, 615-312-7000. A fine art
gallery specializing in the best
of American and contemporary
Realism. Presenting a distinguished
roster of artists, including American
masters of the 19th and 20th
centuries, and the premier and
emerging Realists of the 21st. 10 am4 pm Tue.-Sat. haynesgalleries.com
LeQuire Gallery & Studio,
4304 Charlotte Ave., 615-298-4611.
The gallery features contemporary
paintings, drawings and sculpture
with an emphasis on figurative work.
Exhibits change quarterly, with work
from Alan LeQuire the nationally
recognized sculptor of Musica
and Athena Parthenos always
on view. 10 am-3 pm Tue.-Sat.
lequiregaller y.com
Metropolitan Nashville Arts
Commission, 800 Second Ave. S.,
615-862-6720. Find a mobile cultural
guide to Nashville at artsnashville.
toursphere.com. Locate public art;
cultural destinations; driving, walking
and biking tours; maps and much
more. 8:30 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.
artsnashville.org
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Attractions
Adventure Science Center,
800 Fort Negley Blvd., 615-862-5160.
Delights big and small kids alike, and
sparks their curiosity to learn more
about the world around them. Home
to the world-renowned Sudekum
Planetarium, offering a wide array
of thrilling shows. 10 am-5 pm daily.
adventuresci.org
Advertising Partner, p. 30
Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of
the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs,
615-297-2250. Adventures for
individuals, families and groups of all
types. A nationally recognized leader
in experience-based team building
and outdoor recreational adventure.
Experience the thrilling zipline tour
nestled in 40 acres of old-growth
forest. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat.,
1-4 pm Sun. adventureworks.com
Antique Archaeology Nashville,
1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,
615-810-9906. Mike Wolfe of
the History Channels top-rated
program, American Pickers, opened
the second Antique Archaeology
location in Marathon Village, a
turn-of-the-century automobile
factory. The new store features
antiques, vintage items, folk art and
Antique Archaeology merchandise.
10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.
antiquearchaeology.com
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attractions
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Live Music
attractions
outings, student trips, sports teams,
family reunions and corporate teambuilding events. Thirty or more play
together, available rain or shine,
private bookings available. 6-9 pm
Tue.-Thu., 4 pm-12 am Fri., 11-12 am
Sat., 2-7 pm Sun. laserquest.com
Loretta Lynns Ranch,
8000 Hwy. 13 S., Hurricane Mills,
931-296-7700. Situated just an hour
outside of Nashville in the beautiful
countryside, the ranch offers a
full-service RV park, primitive
camping, outdoor pool, canoeing
and paddleboats, wrangler camp
and fishing. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.
lorettalynn.com
Lost River Cave & Valley,
2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green,
KY, 270-393-0077. Discover
Kentuckys only underground boat
tour, just one hour north of Nashville.
The cave offers a delightful escape
into Kentuckys Cave Country, with
hiking trails, a seasonal butterfly
habitat, gem mining sluice and
charming Wildflower Gifts. 8:30 am6 pm Mon.-Sun. lostrivercave.com
Advertising Partner, p. 38
Marathon Village, 1305 Clinton St.,
615-327-1010. One of Nashvilles
most creative communities
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attractions
marina, boat rentals and more.
Mid-May through mid-Sept.; hours
vary. nashvilleshores.com
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere,
3777 Nolensville Pk., 615-833-1534.
Featuring a wide variety of exotic
animals from around the world. In
addition, the zoo offers animal shows,
keeper talks, a carousel, a historic
home and farm, the Jungle Gym
playground, gift shops and concession
areas. 9 am-6 pm. nashvillezoo.org
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co.,
1628 Fatherland St., 615-262-3007.
Handcrafted by native Nashvillians
in the heart of Music City, Olive &
Sinclair is proud to be the paramount
bean-to-bar chocolate maker
in the South and the only one in
Tennessee. 10 am-5 pm Thu.-Sat.
oliveandsinclair.com
Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr.,
615-514-1100, 877-746-7386.
Tennessees largest outlet, value
shopping, dining and entertainment
destination. Retail mix includes Bass
Pro Shop, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue
OFF 5TH, J.Crew, Tommy Bahama
and many more. 10 am-9 pm Mon.Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun. oprymills.com
Advertising Partner, inside front
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Schermerhorn Symphony
Center, One Symphony Pl.,
615-687-6500. This incredible
performance venue is among the
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attractions
Shores Lakeside Resort. Featuring
100 exciting and challenging
obstacles, including suspended
bridges, 10 ziplines, cargo nets,
ladders, Tarzan jumps and more.
Seasonal hours March-Nov. nashville
shores.com/public/treetop/index.cfm
Wave Country, 2320 Two Rivers
Pkwy., 615-885-1052. One of the
areas only wave-action swimming
pools. Also featured are three water
flumes and two speed slides. Theres
even a kiddie pool with waterdropping features and a childrens
playground. 11 am-5 pm Mon.-Sun.
nashville.gov/Parks -and- Recreation/
Water-Activities/Wave- Country.aspx
Wildhorse Saloon,
120 Second Ave. N., 615-902-8200.
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,
its always a party at the Wildhorse.
4:30-10 pm Mon., 11 am-10 pm
Tue.-Sun., late night Fri.-Sat.
wildhorsesaloon.com
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Breweries &
Distilleries
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Historic Sites
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attractions
The Carter House, 1140 Columbia
Ave., Franklin, 615-791-1861. This
registered historic landmark was
built in 1830 by Fountain Branch
Carter. The home was the site of
one of the bloodiest battles during
the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864.
9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun.
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Fort Nashborough, Riverfront Park.
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.
9 am-4 pm Mon.-Sun. nashville.gov/
Parks -and- Recreation/Historic -Sites/
Fort- Nashborough.aspx
Fort Negley, Adjacent to Adventure
Science Center & Greer Stadium.
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, this was the largest
and most important Union fortification
built after Nashville fell in 1862 during
the Civil War. Winter hours (Sept.May): 12-4 pm Tue.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm
Sat.; summer hours (June-Aug.):
12-4 pm Tue.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm Fri.-Sat.
nashville.gov/Parks -and- Recreation/
Historic -Sites/Fort- Negley.aspx
ARRINGTON VINEYARDS
Located 25 minutes south of Nashville in Tennessees
Wine Country. We invite you to experience our awardwinning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our
covered deck, and breathtaking sunsets. Bring a
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Museums
Country Music Hall of Fame
and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S.,
615-416-2001. The museum is
the definitive home of Americas
music, safeguarding more than
2 million priceless artifacts,
including recordings and
photographs, stage costumes,
musical instruments and more.
Step Inside This House. 9 am-5 pm
daily. countr ymusichallof fame.org
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Fontanel Mansion,
4225 Whites Creek Pk.,
615-724-1600. Formerly owned
by Barbara Mandrell. Nashvilles
only country music mansion
tour gives visitors a sneak peek
into the lives of country music
greats by providing a truly interactive
experience. 10 am-3 pm Tue.-Sun.
fontanelmansion.com
Frist Center for the Visual Arts,
919 Broadway, 615-244-3340.
A world-class art center dedicated
to presenting an ever-changing
schedule of exhibitions from
local, regional, national and
international sources. Also features
the interactive ArtQuest gallery,
gift shop and cafe, all surrounded
by gorgeous architecture.
10 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Wed.
and Sat., 10 am-9 pm Thu.-Fri.,
1-5:30 pm Sun. fristcenter.org
Advertising Partner, p. 29
The Johnny Cash Museum,
119 Third Ave. S., 615-256-1777.
Officially authorized by the estate
of Johnny Cash, the museum
features the largest and most
comprehensive collection of
Johnny Cash artifacts and
memorabilia in the world.
Located in the heart of downtown
Nashville. 10 am-7 pm daily. Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Day. johnnycashmuseum.com
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Live Music
attractions
Lane Motor
Museum, 702
Murfreesboro
Pk., 615-7427445. Discover
the largest
European
collection in the United States.
Featuring 150 rare and unique cars
and motorcycles. Only 3 miles from
downtown, free parking on-site. 10 am5 pm Thu.-Mon. lanemuseum.org
Military History Branch of the TN
State Museum, War Memorial Bldg.,
615-741-2692. The Military Museum
is a branch of the Tennessee State
Museum. Exhibits deal with
Americas overseas conflicts,
beginning with the SpanishAmerican War in 1898 and ending
with World War II in 1945. 10 am-5 pm
Tue.-Sat. tnmuseum.org
Advertising Partner, p. 35
Musicians Hall of Fame and
Museum, Nashville Municipal
Auditorium, 401 Gay St.,
615-244-3263. Located downtown
in the Nashville Municipal
Auditorium, the Musicians Hall of
Fame is the one and only museum
that honors the talented musicians
who played on the greatest
recordings of all time. 10 am-5 pm
Mon.-Sat. musicianshalloffame.com
Performing Arts
Chaffins Barn Dinner Theatre,
8204 Hwy. 100, 615-646-9977,
800-282-2276. Nashvilles first
professional theater. Serving up
great buffets and Broadway plays
for more than 40 years. Box office
9 am-8 pm Tue.-Sat., shows Thu.-Sat.
dinnertheatre.com
General Jackson Showboat,
2812 Opryland Dr., 615-458-3900.
Evening cruises, which include
an elegant three-course dinner
and a fabulous stage production,
and midday cruises, which offer
one of Nashvilles only daytime
country music shows and a
delicious lunch buffet, on the scenic
Cumberland River. Midday boards
11:15 am, departs noon, returns
2:30 pm; evening boards 6:15 pm,
departs 7 pm, returns 10 pm.
generaljackson.com
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Nashville Symphony,
Schermerhorn Symphony Center,
One Symphony Pl., 615-687-6400.
This Grammy Award-winning
symphony offers more than
140 performances annually with
a broad range of classical, pops,
jazz and childrens concerts.
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Shopping
Malls
CoolSprings Galleria,
1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin,
615-771-2050. The premier shopping
center in the Middle Tennessee area,
featuring food, entertainment and
shopping with a 500-seat food court,
five department stores and more
than 165 specialty stores. Located
15 miles south of Nashville.
10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-6 pm Sun.
coolspringsgalleria.com
Shopping Districts
Berry Hill District, Bransford Ave.
& Thompson Ln., 615-383-3672.
Pedestrian-friendly shopping
neighborhood with locally owned
boutiques and restaurants near
downtown. berr yhilldistrict.com
Butlers Run, 138 Second Ave. N.
Home to retail shops that offer
visitors candy, souvenirs, jewelry,
gifts and memorabilia. It is named
after the owners dog, Butler, who
is memorialized by a life-size statue
in the alley.
The District, Second Ave. &
Broadway, 615-400-0178. Dont
miss the heart of Nashville. Located
on the banks of the Cumberland
River, these century-old Victorian
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Restaurants, specialty shops,
greenhouses and open-air
stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables
and plants. 8 am-6 pm Mon.-Sun.
nashvillefarmersmarket.org
Specialty Shops
2OH NEXT, 408 11th Ave. S.,
615-254-6446. Offering more
product selections for the home
than current sister store, Two Old
Hippies, including furniture you can
buy off the floor or design yourself.
twooldhippies.com/2oh- next
And The Bead Goes On ...,
Dickson, 615-417-8259. Features
Nashville guitar string jewelry,
handcrafted in Tennessee by
the Randall family. Our collection
includes bracelets and necklaces
in a variety of designs and mediums.
Antique Archaeology Nashville,
1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,
615-810-9906. A lifelong picker,
Mike Wolfe of the History Channels
top-rated program, American Pickers,
opened Antique Archaeology in
a turn-of-the-century automobile
factory, Marathon Village. The store
features antiques, vintage items,
folk art and Antique Archaeology
merchandise. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat.,
12-5 pm Sun. antiquearchaeology.com
Brentwood Wine & Spirits,
330 Franklin Rd., Brentwood,
615-373-9463. Offering a diverse
mix of products with more than
100 high-alcohol beers, 140
California chardonnays and
150-plus California cabernets.
The latest trend in distilled spirits
does not go unnoticed. 9 am-9 pm
Mon.-Thu., 9 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat.
brentwoodwineandspirits.com
Browns Florist, 269 W. Main St.,
Hendersonville, 615-824-0857.
A family-owned business located
in Hendersonville since 1968.
By receiving fresh flowers daily,
we offer one of the best freshness
guarantees in the business. 8 am5 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-2 pm Sat.
brownsflorist.com
Circa at the Country Music
Hall of Fame and Museum,
222 Fifth Ave. S., 615-416-2001.
Offering unique, locally made
gifts, food and home decorations,
and classic mens and womens
clothing brands. Youll also find
seasonal items and a wide selection
of jewelry. 9:30 am-6 pm daily.
countr ymusichallof fame.org
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Shopping
Savannahs Candy Kitchen
of Nashville, 310 Broadway,
615-313-9919. Offering traditional,
fresh-made candies, ice cream,
gelato and treats that are created
daily right within the store. Opens
11 am daily. savannahcandy.com
Schakolad Chocolate Factory,
443 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 107,
Franklin, 615-771-5077. Signature
chocolates locally made in our
factory/retail store. Custommolded engraved corporate
logos, favors, fountains, custom
private parties. Decades of
experience, recipes, artistry and
innovation. 11 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat.
schakolad.com
Simply the Best $10 Boutique,
176 Second Ave. N., Ste. 100,
615-251-0004. Everything is $10!
The districts best value for Nashvilleoriginal clothing, hats, fashion jewelry
and accessories for men and women.
11 am-6 pm Sun.-Thu., 11 am-7 pm
Fri.-Sat. tendollarboutique.com
Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Pk.,
615-298-1140. The social enterprise
run by the women of Magdalene,
who create natural bath and body
products by hand. Purchases of
products directly benefit the women
Uniquely Nashville
Online Retailers
BATCH, 1315 Seventh Ave. N.,
615-260-3082. Sends the best that
Nashville has to offer to your doorstep
each month. BATCH is also perfect
for events, providing VIP and attendee
gift boxes, all of which contain
products made in and around Middle
Tennessee. batchnashville.com
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Collegiate Sports
Belmont University,
1900 Belmont Blvd., 615-460-6785.
A member of the NCAA Division I
and the Ohio Valley Conference in
most sports. belmont.edu
Franklin American Mortgage
Music City Bowl, 211 Commerce St.,
Ste. 100, 615-743-3130. Founded in
1998, this annual postseason college
football game featuring an SEC
versus ACC matchup is broadcast
nationally on ESPN, and is Nashvilles
holiday tradition. musiccitybowl.com
Lipscomb University,
One University Park Dr.,
615-966-5668. A member of
NCAA Division I and competes
in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
lipscomb.edu
Trevecca Nazarene University,
333 Murfreesboro Rd., 615-248-1200.
Founded in 1901 and is a private
Christian university with
approximately 2,400 students.
Visitors are invited to participate
in its dynamic music, athletic and
cultural events, which are listed on
the universitys website. trevecca.edu
Vanderbilt University Student
Athletics, 2601 Jess Neely Dr.,
615-322-GOLD. A member of the
NCAA Division I and Southeastern
Conference. Competing in 16
intercollegiate sports, Vanderbilt
athletic events are a fun, affordable
outing for both residents and visitors
to Nashville. Ticket office: 8:30 am5 pm Mon.-Fri. vucommodores.com
Game Centers
Buffalos Billiard Parlor,
154 Second Ave. N., 615-313-7665.
Casual dining with wonderful views
of the Cumberland River and exciting
Second Avenue North in the heart
of the entertainment district.
4 pm-2 am Mon.-Wed., 4 pm-3 am
Thu.-Fri., 1 pm-3 am Sat., 5 pm-1 am
Sun. buf falosnashville.com
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Golf Courses
Gaylord Springs Golf Links,
18 Springhouse Ln., 615-458-1730.
A links-style, par-72 layout, designed
by Larry Nelson, offering 18 holes
bordered by limestone bluffs and
wetlands. Named among the Best
Courses You Can Play by GolfWeek.
gaylordsprings.com
Harpeth Hills Golf Course,
2424 Old Hickory Blvd.,
615-862-8493. nashville.gov/
PARKS/golf/harpethhills
Hermitage Golf Course,
3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory,
615-847-4001. Featuring 36 holes
on two courses with a professional
tournament management team,
pro shop, driving range, grill,
clubhouse, banquet room, meeting
space, outdoor pavilion and fullservice catering on-site. Voted
Top 10 in the State by Golf Digest.
hermitagegolf.com
McCabe Golf Course, 46th Ave. N.
& Murphy Rd., 615-862-8491.
nashville.gov/parks/golf/mccabe
Percy Warner Golf Course,
Percy Warner Park, Forrest Park Dr.
off Belle Meade Blvd., 615-352-9958.
nashville.gov/parks/golf/percywarner/
index.asp
Shelby Golf Course,
2021 Fatherland St., 615-862-8474.
nashville.gov/Parks -and- Recreation/
Golf-Courses/Shelby-Golf-Course.aspx
Ted Rhodes Golf Course,
1901 Ed Temple Blvd., 615-862-8463.
nashville.gov/parks/golf/tedrhodes/
index.asp
Two Rivers Golf Course,
Two Rivers Pkwy., 615-889-2675.
nashville.gov/parks/golf/tworivers
Lake Activities
Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd.,
615-889-7050. A 385-acre family
recreation destination located on Percy
Priest Lake, 10 minutes from downtown,
featuring Jet Ski rentals, pontoon boat
rentals, a marina and more lake
activities. Mid-May through mid-Sept.;
hours vary. nashvilleshores.com
Old Hickory Lake, US 31 E.,
Hendersonville, 615-822-4846.
Located on the Cumberland River
just northeast of Nashville, you will
find plenty of Southern hospitality
at Old Hickory Lake.
Percy Priest Lake, 3737 Bell Rd.,
615-889-1975. Located 10 miles east
of Nashville, this lake covers an area
of 14,400 acres and has 213 miles of
shoreline. lrn.usace.army.mil/op/jpp/rec
Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Rd.,
615-373-3467. Radnor Lake State
Natural Area is located south of
metropolitan Nashville in the Oak Hill
community. radnorlake.org
Marathons
St. Jude Country Music Marathon &
Marathon Presented by Nissan,
Start line: Broadway at Fourth Ave.,
finish line: LP Field, 858-450-6510.
The marathon welcomes more than
30,000 runners the last Saturday
of April. In Music City style, the race
features local bands and a post-race
concert headlined by some of musics
hottest stars. Qualifier for the Boston
Marathon. runrocknroll.com/nashville
Outdoor Recreation
Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of
the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs,
615-297-2250. Adventures for
individuals, families and groups of all
types! A nationally recognized leader
in experience-based team building
and outdoor recreational adventure.
Experience the thrilling zipline tour
nestled in 40 acres of old-growth
forest. 10 am-4 pm Mon.-Sat.,
1-4 pm Sun. adventureworks.com
Bike the Greenway,
2320 Two Rivers Pkwy.,
615-920-1388. Bicycle rentals
operating from Nashvilles greenway
system trailhead at Two Rivers
Park in the Opryland/airport area.
Transportation to and from trailhead
if needed. bikethegreenway.net
Nashville B-cycle,
206 Capitol Blvd., 615-625-2153.
Offers bike-sharing for quick rides
around town. Sign in. Select. Ride.
Return. nashville.bcycle.com
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Thomas F. Frist Centennial
Sportsplex, 224 25th Ave. N.,
615-862-8480. Featuring an aquatic
center with two indoor pools, ice
arena with two rinks and a fitness
center. The complex also has
USTA-approved indoor and
outdoor tennis facilities. 5:30-8 pm
Mon.-Thu., 5:30-6 pm Fri., 9-5 pm Sat.
nashville.gov/sportsplex
The Trails at Fontanel,
4105 Whites Creek Pk.,
615-727-0304. The trails wind
through the woods under a shaded
canopy of trees, which bring you up
close to nature and the abundant
wildlife that calls Fontanel home.
Open daily, dawn to dusk.
fontanelmansion.com/recreation/trails
Live Music
Professional Sports
Nashville Predators,
Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway,
615-770-PUCK. The Nashville
Predators offer a season of 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 gamenight basis. nashvillepredators.com
Nashville Sounds Baseball Club,
401 Jackson St., 615-690-HITS.
Come be a part of the Nashville
Sounds inaugural season at the
new First Tennessee Park in
Germantown. The Nashville Sounds
are a Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland
Athletics. nashvillesounds.com
Tennessee Titans, One Titans Way,
615-565-4000. The AFC South
Tennessee Titans begin another
sold-out season in the muchheralded home of the NFLs
loudest fans. titansonline.com
Public Parks
Centennial Park, 2600 West End
Ave., 800-657-6910. Nashvilles
premier park. Features the iconic
Parthenon. Thousands of people
visit the 132-acre park each year to
Calls in the Greater Nashville area require 10-digit dialing.
Skate Parks
Metro SkatePark at Two Rivers
Park, 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy.,
615-862-8400. 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.
nashville.gov/parks/skating/skatepark
Rocketown, 601 Fourth Ave. S.,
615-843-4001. A faith-based teen
entertainment center with all-ages
venues, an indoor skate park and
coffee bar. Venues are available to
rent for private events. 3-9 pm Mon.,
3-7:30 pm Tue., 7:30-9 pm Wed.-Thu.,
3 pm-12 am Fri., 9-12 am Sat.,
1-7 pm Sun. rocketown.com
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Live Music
Lodging
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Free Breakfast
Paid Parking
For more information about group travel,
go to visitmusiccity.com/visitors/groups
or call the tourism department
at 615-259-4729.
Airport/Donelson
Airport Super 8 Nashville,
720 Royal Pkwy., 615-889-8887.
Inviting you to enjoy unexpected rates
for an exceptional value. Renovated
in 2008-09 and conveniently located
1 mile from the airport.
super8nashvilleairport.com
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Live Music
Lodging
Nashville Airport Inn & Suites,
2425 Atrium Way, 615-883-5201.
Providing a comfortable experience
near the Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center and the Grand
Ole Opry. Check in anytime with
24-hour front desk service.
nashvilleairportinnandsuites.com
Belmont/
Hillsboro Village
Downtown
The Capitol Hotel, 711 Union St.,
615-242-4311. Featuring 100 rooms
in the heart of downtown, within
walking distance to the convention
center, Bridgestone Arena and the
honky tonk district. Complimentary
hot breakfast. On-site valet parking.
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Super 8 Hermitage/Nashville
Airport, 1414 Princeton Pl.,
Hermitage, 615-871-4545.
Located just 4 miles from the
Nashville International Airport and
only 12 miles to downtown Nashville,
with easy access to Interstate 40.
nashvillehotelairport.com
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Live Music
Lodging
Symphony Center.
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Green Hills
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville
Green Hills, 3800 Bedford Ave.,
615-298-7700. The new state-of-theart lobby provides greater flexibility
and choices for our guests. Whether
traveling for business or pleasure,
your stay is sure to be more
comfortable, more productive and
more enjoyable than ever before!
marriott.com/bnagh
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The Gulch
The 404 Hotel, 404 12th Ave. S.,
615-242-7404. Offers intimate,
upscale accommodations. Each
of the five rooms is designed with
luxury and sustainability in mind.
Invisible service catered to guests
individual needs ensures a unique
and exceptional stay.
the404nashville.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville
Downtown/The Gulch,
901 Division St., 615-690-1740.
The exclusive hotel in The Gulch
instilling confident travel for
corporate, convention and leisure
travelers. Rooms and suites with
complimentary Wi-Fi and hot
breakfast each morning. Offering
1,097 square feet of meeting space
with views of downtown.
fair fieldinn.com/bnafn
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Lodging
Metro Center/
North Nashville
Courtyard by Marriott
Goodlettsville, 865 Conference Dr.,
Goodlettsville, 615-851-3000. Come
enjoy our 120-room hotel that serves
breakfast and dinner daily. Relax and
unwind at our indoor pool. At night
you can have a drink at our on-site bar.
goodlettsvillecourtyard.com
Hachland Hill Corporate Retreat
Bed & Breakfast, 5396 Rawlings Rd.,
Joelton, 615-876-1500. Hosts
meetings, breakfasts, lunches,
dinners and weddings, specializing
in one group at a time. Hachland Hill
Vineyard has been serving
Nashvilles business community
since 1984. hachlandhill.com
The Inn at Fontanel, 4225 Whites
Creek Pk., 615-876-2357. Formerly
Southern Living magazines Idea
House, now a luxury boutique hotel
with five structures connected by
2,700 square feet of deck. During
your stay, enjoy the numerous
options for tours, shopping, dining
and outdoor activities available
fontanelmansion.com/
on-site.
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Millennium Maxwell House
Nashville, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,
615-259-4343. Enjoy Southern
comfort in the only music-themed
hotel in Nashville, with art, design
and music memorabilia. Offering
free parking, airport shuttle and
complimentary transportation to
downtown Nashville.
maxwellhousehotel.com
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Metrocenter, 250 Athens Way,
615-244-5474. Marriotts new
moderately priced, all-studio
suite brand offers comfortable
accommodations and a convenient
location off Interstate 65 and near
downtown.
marriott.com/bnasm
Opryland/Music Valley
Best Western Suites Music Valley,
201 Music City Cir., 615-902-9940.
Conveniently located near the
Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills mall,
General Jackson Showboat and
the Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center.
bestwestern.com/suitesnearopryland
Comfort Inn Opryland,
2516 Music Valley Dr., 615-889-0086.
Located near Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center.
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Wyndham Nashville,
2415 McGavock Pk., 800-989-6901.
Located 1 mile from the legendary
Grand Ole Opry and the immense
Opry Mills outlet mall, the hotel is
close to many of the citys most
popular attractions and just a
20-minute drive to downtown.
wyndhamnashville.com/cvb
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South Nashville
Four Points by Sheraton
Nashville-Brentwood,
760 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood,
615-964-5500. Enjoy boutique
service, plenty of extras and the
convenience of being just 9 miles
south of Nashville.
fourpointsbrentwood.com
Hampton Inn Brentwood,
5630 Franklin Pike Cir., Brentwood,
615-373-2212. A beautifully
appointed hotel located 10 minutes
from downtown Nashville off
Interstate 65 in Brentwood. We are
always proud to serve our guests
with comfort and value, and push the
limits of the already high standards
of Hilton hotels.
nashvillebrentwood.hamptoninn.com
West End/Vanderbilt/
Midtown
Aloft Nashville West End,
1719 West End Ave., 615-329-4200.
A sassy, savvy space offering
intelligent design, accessible
technology and a social atmosphere
of comfort and convenience. Featuring
139 loft-inspired rooms with Signature
bedding, an oversized spa shower and
customized amenities by Bliss Spa.
starwoodhotels.com/aloft
hotels/proper ty/overview/index.html?
propertyID =3850
Courtyard by Marriott Vanderbilt/
West End, 1901 West End Ave.,
615-327-9900, 800-245-1959.
Beautiful, limited-service property with
full-service amenities. Large enough to
take care of your business needs, yet
small enough to know you by name.
courtyardnashville.com
Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast,
2816 Blair Blvd., 615-297-9795,
800-239-1135. Offering three guest
room suites located in the middle of
a beautiful residential neighborhood.
A full hot breakfast is served each
morning by innkeepers on-site.
daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com
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Lodging
Embassy
Suites
Vanderbilt,
1811
Broadway,
615-320-8899.
Conveniently located in the heart
of Music Row in Midtown, less
than 2 miles from downtown
Nashville and within walking
distance of a variety of restaurants.
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Extended Stay America
Vanderbilt, 3311 West End Ave.,
615-373-4272, 800-804-3724.
Each comfortable suite includes
lots of room to relax, a fully
equipped kitchen, plenty of
workspace, Wi-Fi Internet
access, weekly housekeeping,
on-site guest laundry facilities and
pet-friendly rooms.
extendedstayamerica.com/NVB
Hampton Inn & Suites Vanderbilt
Elliston Place, 2330 Elliston Pl.,
615-320-6060, 888-880-5395.
This is the right choice for enjoying all
Nashville has to offer!
hamptoninnnashville.com
76708
Welcome to a different
place. Located in the heart
of downtown Nashville,
within walking distance to
the dining and entertainment
district, including Bridgestone
Arena, Ryman Auditorium,
76644
and Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum. Enjoy
complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast.
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Scarritt-Bennett Center,
1008 19th Ave. S., 615-340-7500,
866-420-5486. Unique, affordable
dorm-style lodging rooms on a
historic former college campus
turned retreat and conference
center. Gothic-style architecture and
peaceful grounds. Complimentary
parking. Walking distance to
Vanderbilt, Music Row and
restaurants. Groups and individuals
scarrittbennett.org
welcome.
Outside
Davidson County
West Nashville
Comfort Inn West,
412 White Bridge Pl., 615-356-0888.
Enjoy spacious accommodations
in the heart of Music City. Featuring
65 guest rooms and five luxurious
suites, this is the perfect spot to
unwind after exploring the exciting
sights and attractions in Nashville.
comfortinn.com
Hampton Inn Bellevue,
7815 Coley Davis Rd., 615-662-3133.
Relax in our beautiful hotel located
on I-40, minutes from downtown
Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills,
Cheekwood and Percy Warner Golf
bellevuenashville.
Course.
hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express Nashville
Lenox, 5612 Lenox Ave.,
615-353-0700. Spacious rooms
featuring 32-inch HDTVs, Stay Smart
bedding, coffee makers, irons, hair
dryers, complimentary high-speed
Internet access, mini-refrigerators and
microwaves in all rooms.
holidayinnexpress.com/nashvilletn
Super 8 Nashville West,
6924 Charlotte Pk., 615-356-6005.
Located in the west Nashville area
on Interstate 40, just 7 miles from
downtown Nashville.
nashvillehotelwest.com
Various Locations
Airbnb. A trusted community
marketplace for people to list,
discover and book unique
accommodations around the
world online or from a mobile
phone. airbnb.com
SellMyTimeshareNow,
603-516-0200. Timeshare units,
located in such resorts as Wyndham
Nashville, feature homey qualities like
full-sized kitchens and washer/dryers
Live Music
Iroquois Steeplechase
NOWPLAYINGNASHVILLE.COM
This website, sponsored by The
Community Foundation of Middle
Tennessee, offers a calendar for
Nashville, including sports, arts,
music, festivals, dance, family
activities and free events.
Exclusive ticket discounts, too.
nowplayingnashville.com
Nashville Symphony,
Schermerhorn
Symphony Center, 615-687-6500.
The Nashville Symphony offers more
than 140 concerts each season,
ranging from classical to pop to jazz,
as well as a host of special events.
Highlights of the season include
a performance of Beethovens
Symphony No. 7 and appearances
by Kenny Rogers, Vienna Boys Choir,
Gregory Porter, Kenny G., Boyz II
Men, Bernadette Peters and more.
nashvillesymphony.org
JANUARY 4
Zoo Run Run, Nashville Zoo,
615-833-1534. This annual 5K race
takes runners and walkers through
the zoos 188-acre property, past
favorite habitats like the African
Savannah and on roads and trails
not normally seen by the public.
nashvillezoo.org
events
january 8-10
Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial
Celebration, The Hermitage,
615-889-2947. This three-day
festival weekend celebrates Andrew
Jacksons stunning victory at the
Battle of New Orleans 200 years
ago and includes family programs,
concerts, American Girl teas and the
grand opening of the new exhibition
Born for the Storm: the Rise of
Andrew Jackson. thehermitage.com
JANUARY 8-11
Nashville Boat & Sportshow,
Music City Center. Shop the
areas best selection of new boats
and browse booths showcasing
the latest in marine gear, motors,
electronics, tackle and accessories.
nashvilleboatshow.com
JANUARY 17
13 Most Beautiful Songs
for Andy Warhols Screen Tests,
Oz Arts Nashville, 615-350-7200.
Enjoy a selection of Andy Warhols
four-minute, silent-film portraits set to
music performed by Dean Wareham
and Britta Phillips and presented
in a multimedia performance.
oznashville.com
JANUARY 19-MAY 10
Tina Barney: The Europeans,
Frist Center for the Visual Arts,
615-244-3340. American
photographer Tina Barney
creates images renowned for
their seductive beauty and poignant
insight. Tina Barney: The Europeans
presents a selection of 21 sumptuous
photographs from the artists larger
body of work by the same name.
fristcenter.org
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 1
Antiques and Garden Show of
Nashville, Music City Center,
615-352-9064. Celebrating
25 years, the show combines
spectacular gardens, fine antiques
and horticultural items into one
outstanding three-day event.
antiquesandgardenshow.com
JANUARY 31-APRIL 19
The Scholastic Art Competition &
Exhibition, Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art,
615-356-8000. The oldest and one
of the most prestigious student art
FEBRUARY 4-APRIL 19
A Celebration of Trees,
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and
Museum of Art, 615-356-8000.
Cheekwood hosts A Celebration
of Trees, tying together Tennessees
Arbor Day, National Arbor Day and
Tu BShevat, Jewish Arbor Day, or
the New Year for Trees, in honor of
its Level IV Arboreteum status. The
celebration is rooted by an exhibition
in the museum, featuring works
by noted landscape artist Charles
Brindley, who is best known for his
exquisite renderings of his best loved
subject: trees. cheekwood.org
February 7-21
The Whipping Man, Nashville
Repertory Theatre, 615-782-4040.
Set in the post-Civil War South, a badly
wounded Jewish Confederate soldier
stumbles home at wars end to find
his family has fled to the countryside.
Remaining behind to greet him are
two of his familys former slaves and
a cobbled together Passover Seder.
The three men unite to celebrate
the holiday, even as they struggle to
comprehend their new relationships
at a crossroads of personal and
national history. nashvillerep.org
Calls in the Greater Nashville area require 10-digit dialing.
FEBRUARY 12-15
39th Annual National Wild Turkey
Federation Convention & Sport
Show, Gaylord Opryland Resort &
February 13
Sinatra Forever with Rick Michel,
War Memorial Auditorium,
615-782-4030. A Salute to Frank
Sinatra is a tribute concert Old Blue
Eyes himself performed by Rick
Michel, one of Las Vegas premier
singers and impersonators. Michel
will be joined with his 24-piece
orchestra, performing the original
arrangements, making for a timeless
concert in honor of one of the Great
American Songbooks greatest
artists. wmarocks.com
FEBRUARY 13-MAY 10
Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English
Country House, Frist Center for the
Visual Arts, 615-244-3340. This
exhibition showcases the renowned
collection of Old Master paintings,
furniture, porcelain, sculptures,
costume and decorative arts from
Houghton Hall, one of Englands finest
country estates built in the early 1700s
by Sir Robert Walpole, Englands first
prime minister. fristcenter.org
FEBRUARY 27-JUNE 7
Telling Tales: Stories and Legends
in 19th-Century American Art,
Frist Center for the Visual Arts,
615-244-3340. Paintings and
sculptures from the collection of
the New York Historical Society
that recount stories relating to
American cultural aspirations and
everyday life in the early to mid-19th
century. fristcenter.org
MARCH 11-15
2015 SEC Mens Basketball
Tournament, Bridgestone Arena,
615-770-2000. All 14 SEC basketball
teams descend on Music City
as they compete for the national
championship. secsports.go.com
march 12
Laurie Anderson, The Language
of the Future, Oz Arts Nashville,
615-350-7200. Laurie Anderson,
known worldwide for her creative use
of technology in the arts, brings this
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March 14
Phi Day, Oz Arts Nashville,
615-350-7200. Enjoy Grammywinning percussionist Roy Wooten
and many others who will bring
together visual art, live performance
and discussion around the intersection
of math and art. Also on display will be
photographs from Ben Daviss Pi in
the Sky, the worlds largest ephemeral
installation of pi. oznashville.com
March 14-28
Death of a Salesman, Nashville
Repertory Theatre, 615-782-4040.
In this Tony Award and Pulitzer Prizewinning drama, Arthur Miller redefined
the tragic hero in Willy Loman the
aging, failing salesman who makes
his living riding on a smile and a
shoeshine. Death of a Salesman
compresses epic extremes of humor
and anguish, promise and loss, within
the unstable walls of a suburban
American home. nashvillerep.org
March 15
Jacksons Birthday Celebration,
The Hermitage, 615-889-2947.
March 15 marks Andrew Jacksons
248th birthday, and The Hermitage is
celebrating with half-price admission,
a wreath-laying ceremony, birthday
cake and family programs.
thehermitage.com
MARCH 21-APRIL 30
Cheekwood in Bloom, Cheekwood
Botanical Garden and Museum
of Art, 615-356-8000. Experience
spring to its fullest throughout this
six-week festival with live music and
activities amid unparalleled views of
springs glorious arrival. This years
blooms deliver a bountiful dose of a
spring classic, with more than 150,000
blooming bulbs, including 110,000
tulips, 30,000 daffodils and 11,000
fragrant hyacinths. cheekwood.org
MARCH 24-28
Tin Pan South, Throughout
Music City, 615-256-3354.
Celebrate songwriters and their
craft at the 23rd Annual Tin Pan
South festival, bringing hundreds
of songwriters together for a
weeklong educational symposium
and performances in various venues
around town. tinpansouth.com
Opens March 27
Dylan, Cash & the Nashville Cats,
This new exhibit displays the great
rock n roll greats, including Bob
Dylan, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen,
The Byrds, Paul McCartney, Ringo
Starr, Joan Baez, The Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band, J.J. Cale, Linda Ronstadt,
Leon Russell, Gordon Lightfoot,
Steve Miller, Ian & Sylvia, The
Monkees and Simon & Garfunkel,
who came to Music City in the late
60s and early 70s to record with
the citys hot-shot, versatile session
musicians, the Nashville Cats.
APRIL
Awesome April, Throughout
Music City, 800-657-6910. Major
events happen throughout the city
every weekend this month. Be in
the audience of nationally televised
awards shows, take in a potential
Oscar-nominated documentary,
laugh out loud at some of the
countrys top comedians and
relax to the sounds of acoustic
guitars. visitmusiccity.com
APRIL 4
Easter Eggstravaganza at
The Hermitage, The Hermitage,
615-889-2947. Welcome spring with
the annual Easter Eggstravaganza
at The Hermitage. Children ages
1 through 10 can greet the Easter
Bunny, collect eggs and win prizes.
thehermitage.com
Eggstravaganzoo,
Nashville Zoo,
615-833-1534. Join the Nashville
Zoo for Music Citys most popular
egg hunt tradition. Other activities
include animal egg hunts, zoo-wide
hunt for larger, golden eggs, Easterthemed games, bounce houses and
face painting. nashvillezoo.org
Cheekwood
Botanical Garden and Museum
of Art, 615-356-8000. Celebrate
the return of spring with face
painting, garden scavenger and
Easter egg hunts, live performances
and numerous arts and craft
activities. cheekwood.org
April 11-25
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and
Spike, Nashville Repertory Theatre,
615-782-4040. In this 2013 Tony
Award-winner for Best Play,
Christopher Durang takes characters
APRIL 15-19
Wild West Comedy Festival,
Throughout Music City. Featuring
todays funniest comedians in
venues throughout the city.
wildwestcomedyfestival.com
APRIL 16-25
Nashville Film Festival, Regal Green
Hills Cinemas, 615-742-2500.
Watch Academy-Award contending
films, chat with directors, producers
and actors, take your pictures of
stars on the red carpet, attend
industry panels and music events,
and mingle in the VIP Tent.
nashvillefilmfestival.org
APRIL 17
Highballs & Hydrangeas,
Cheekwood Botanical Garden
and Museum of Art, 615-356-8000.
A Friday night cocktail fling with
a signature blend of gardens,
music, cocktails and friends.
cheekwood.org
APRIL 25
St. Jude Country Music Marathon
& 1/2 Marathon, Presented by
Nissan, throughout Music City,
800-311-1255. Blending running
with music, the event features more
than 50 bands on 28 stages to
entertain runners, walkers and
spectators alike. cmmarathon.com
APRIL 30-MAY 3
Southern Womens Show,
Music City Center,
800-849-0248. Returning for
its 29th year, the show features
everything from fashion and
accessories to health and fitness,
home dcor, family lifestyle and
more. southernwomensshow.com
events
feature performances by emerging
and established artists, a beer
garden, food trucks, local artisans
and family-friendly activities.
musicianscornernashville.com
MAY 1-3
Tennessee Craft Fair,
Tennessee Association
of Craft Artists, 615-736-7600.
Celebrate Tennessees rich
craft heritage on the lawn of
Nashvilles famed Parthenon.
More than 170 artists gather display
and sell quality, handmade work
at the anticipated, juried fair.
tennesseecrafts.org
MAY 7-9
Imprinted Sportswear Show,
Music City Center. The largest
trade show dedicated to the
decorated apparel industry with
the best selection of supplies
and equipment, as well as live
demonstrations and specialty
products. issshows.com
MAY 9
74th Iroquois Steeplechase,
Percy Warner Park,
800-619-4802. The premier
spring race in American
steeplechasing is Music Citys
traditional rite of spring, attracting
more than 25,000 spectators. The
perfect combination of Southern
gentility and sport with traditions
that date back to 1941. The Iroquois
attracts the best horses and riders
in America, as well as the crme
de la crme of Southern society.
iroquoissteeplechase.org
MAY 23
Zzzoofari Slumber,
Nashville Zoo, 615-833-1534.
A zoo-nique camping experience
as you sleep under the stars just
a short distance away from the
snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety
of activities that may include Private
Keeper Talks, Twilight Tours, animal
presentations, hayrides, crafts and
more. nashvillezoo.org
MAY 23-NOVEMBER 1
Jaume Plensa: The Human
Landscape, Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art,
615-356-8000. A major exhibition
of nine outdoor sculptures and an
indoor exhibition by internationally
acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa,
whose work combines poetry, music
and dream. Words and letters
surround his seated figures and
other sculptures, creating a space
for viewers to contemplate and ask
their own questions. cheekwood.org
MAY 29
Brew at the Zoo, Nashville Zoo,
615-833-1534. Animals, craft beer,
live music and local food trucks are
on tap at this unique after-hours,
adults-only event. nashvillezoo.org
JUNE-JULY
Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman,
Ryman Auditorium, 615-889-3060.
Experience the best in bluegrass
from the very stage where bluegrass
was born. Shows are held June
through July. ryman.com
JUNE 5-SEPTEMBER 7
Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945,
Frist Center for the Visual Arts,
615-244-3340. Chronicling the
birth and growth of the Italian fashion
industry from the post-World War II
recovery years to present day, this
elegant exhibition explores the
development of both womensand menswear and highlights key
designers and the outstanding
techniques, materials and
expertise for which Italy has
become renowned. fristcenter.org
JUNE 11-14
CMA Music Festival, Downtown
Nashville, 800-CMA-FEST.
This four-day extravaganza is the
largest and most famous country
Calls in the Greater Nashville area require 10-digit dialing.
Bonnaroo,
JUNE 18
Phantom Limb Company
Memory Rings, Oz Arts Nashville,
615-350-7200. The Phantom
Company, known for their
unconventional approach to
storytelling and marionette
puppetry, brings its most recent
performance to Oz Arts Nashville,
focusing on humanitys relationship
to the environment. oznashville.com
JUNE 21
Nissan Taste of Music City,
Nashvilles most established food
and drink festival will celebrate
its 13th annual festival with
approximately 50 area restaurants
and over 25 craft brewers, wineries
and spirits represented and available
for tasting, plus live music, vendors
and more. tasteofmusiccity.com
JUNE 26-OCTOBER 12
Postcards of the Wiener
Werksttte: Selections from
the Leonard A. Lauder Collection,
Frist Center for the Visual Arts,
615-244-3340. Featuring postcards
from the Wiener Werksttte (Vienna
Workshop), a cooperative for artists
and artisans founded by members
of the Vienna Secession movement,
who produced postcards, textiles,
jewelry, ceramics and other wares
with the goal of designing every
aspect of daily life to create a total
work of art. fristcenter.org
JULY 4
Music City Hot Chicken Festival,
East Park, 615-219-9590. Begin
your 4th of July celebration with
a Nashville culinary tradition.
musiccityhotchickenfestival.com
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Airlines
AB Jets, 801 Hangar Ln.,
615-953-9530, 888-520-JETS (5387).
Nashvilles full-service aircraft and
management company. With 24-hour
operations, clients can utilize the
fleet of aircraft at any time ensuring
discerning customers convenience,
confidentiality and personal
attention. ABjets.com
Air Canada, 888-247-2262.
aircanada.com
American Airlines/American
Eagle/American Connection,
800-433-7300. aa.com
Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection,
800-221-1212. delta.com
Car Rental
Alamo Rent A Car, 1 Terminal Dr.,
800-462-5266. Rental vehicle
partner with locations at most major
airports. Visit the website to become
an Alamo Insider and receive special
discounts. alamo.com
Enterprise Rent A Car,
1 Terminal Dr., 800-736-8227.
Rental car partner with locations
at most major airports, as well as
multiple off-airport locations. The
perfect rental car company for a visit
to Nashville or for multiple vehicles
for a special event. enterprise.com
National Car Rental, 1 Terminal Dr.,
877-222-9058. Car rental partner
with locations at most major airports.
Recognized as a business traveler
favorite national car rental. Features
one-of-a-kind Emerald Club service.
nationalcar.com
Ride-Share
US Airways Express,
800-428-4322. usair.com
United Express Airlines,
800-241-6522. ual.com
Bus Service
Nashville MTA, 430 Myatt Dr.,
615-862-5950. Offering more than
46 bus routes and related services
that connect to all major corridors,
businesses and tourist attractions.
Visit the website for details about
all our services. nashvillemta.org
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Uber, supportnashville@uber.com.
An app that connects you with a
driver at the tap of a button. Request
a sedan ride anytime. Payment is
cashless (no need to tip!). uber.com
Sightseeing Tours
Echoes of Nashville Walking
Tours, Fifth & Broadway,
615-576-0804. Take a walk with
us and discover the real Music City.
Tours include Lower Broadway, the
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Taxis
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 & Convention Center. Between
any two points in the triangle, the fare
is set at $25 and $1 for each additional
passenger. For areas outside the
triangle, the meter starts at $7 from
the airport. Taxis are available on the
ground level of the terminal.
Checker Cab, 221 Largo Dr.,
615-256-7000. Named best taxi
service in the metropolitan area by the
readers of Nashville Magazine. The
communications center is located in
Nashville and considered to be the
most sophisticated dispatch system
in the area. nashvillecheckercab.com
NashVegas Cab, 2803 Foster Ave.,
Ste. #106, 615-332-3333. NashVegas
Cab is equipped with a GPS-based
computerized dispatch system
making dispatching easier, pickup
of calls timely and service faster.
nashvegascab.com
Tour Companies
All In One Destinations,
107 Music City Cir., Ste. 218,
615-871-7232, 800-421-4422.
Individual and group tour packages.
Special events, including the Grand
Ole Opry Celebration, Country
Christmas and CMA Music Festival.
Ask about group tour packages for
military, family and church reunions.
southernvacations.com
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Art Henrys Tour & Receptive,
P.O. Box 23766, 615-386-9301,
800-223-4581. Combining music
and history, Art Henrys specializes
in sightseeing tours with experienced
local guides. Since 1978, Art Henry
has been planning itineraries for
visitors of all ages to enjoy Nashville.
arthenr y.com
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Transportation
Services
Anchor Transportation Group,
3108 Blevins Rd., Whites Creek,
615-860-6800. For more than 20
years, we have transported groups
with style, safety and dependability
on our modern fleet of motorcoaches
and minibuses. anchortours.com
Broadway Limousine,
1700 Hayes St., Ste. 100,
888-546-6130. Providing 24/7 VIP
luxury limos to airport or special
events. Reservations can be made
on the website. We offer an on-time
guarantee. limoser vicenashville.com
CitiValet, 3813 Cleghorn Ave.,
Ste. 203, 615-216-7506. Redefining
the concept of valet by providing a
wide range of personal care and
corporate services with elegance,
panache and professional dispatch.
citivalet.com
Grand Avenue, 186 N. First St.,
615-714-5466, 866-455-2823.
Delivers the ultimate chauffeured
transportation experience.
Professional, courteous drivers,
impeccable vehicles, guaranteed
on-time arrival and personal
delivery we see to every detail
to make your travel a pleasure.
grandavenueworldwide.com
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Travel Services
BacheloretteNashville.com,
162 Fourth Ave. N., #209,
815-325-8208.
At BacheloretteNashville.com,
you will find everything you need
to know to throw the perfect
bachelorette party in Nashville.
We have all the amenities to make
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For more information about group travel,
go to visitmusiccity.com/visitors/groups
or call the tourism department
at 615-259-4728.
Dining Services
Doorstep Delivery, 615-526-9100.
Your favorite restaurants delivered
to your doorstep. Individuals,
businesses and corporate accounts.
doorstepdelivery.com
Nashville Originals, Various,
P.O. Box 120668, 615-386-3940.
The association of independent
restaurants. nashvilleoriginals.com
OpenTable. Free, instant, confirmed
reservations at OpenTable.com.
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M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers,
American, 2535 Franklin Pk.,
615-712-8160. The best neighborhood
bar in Nashville offering specialty
burgers made with amazing allnatural beef, a selection of more than
80 beers, a large patio, great jukebox
and 10 HDTVs. 11-2 am Mon.-Fri., 10-2
mlrose.com
am Sat.-Sun.
Sinema Restaurant & Bar,
American, 2600 Franklin Pk.,
Ste. 102, 615-942-7746. Housed in
Nashvilles historic Melrose theater.
Executive chef Dale Levitski has
crafted an eclectic American menu
that is unique to Nashville, with
emphasis on classically inspired
dishes with a modern spin. 4:30-11
pm Mon.-Thu., 4:30 pm-12 am Fri.-Sat.
sinemanashville.com
The Sutler Saloon, Southern,
2600 Franklin Pk., 615-840-6124.
A historic, lively saloon and bar
featuring Southern craft cocktails
and beer; eclectic, creative
Southern cuisine; and authentic
live music. 4:30 pm until late daily.
thesutler.com
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Airport/Donelson
Calls in the Greater Nashville area require 10-digit dialing.
Champions, American,
600 Marriott Dr., Nashville Airport
Marriott, 615-889-9300. Located
inside the Nashville Airport Marriott
hotel, this sports bar features nightly
sports games on numerous flatscreen televisions, and a lively
menu of chicken wings, pizza and
hamburgers. 6 am-10 pm.
championsnashville.com
Donelson Hermitage Chamber
of Commerce, 125 Donelson Pk.,
615-883-7896. The twin communities
of Donelson and Hermitage are
located approximately 10 miles east
of downtown Nashville. Bordered by
the Cumberland River and beautiful
Old Hickory and Percy Priest lakes,
our community is truly the Gateway
to Music City. d-hchamber.com
Jacksons Veranda, American,
Holiday Inn Opryland Airport/
Briley Pkwy, 2200 Elm Hill Pk.,
615-883-9770. Casual dining located
in the Holiday Inn Opryland Airport/
Briley Pkwy. 6 am-11 pm Mon.-Sun.
hinashville.com/dining
McNamaras Irish Pub
& Restaurant, Irish,
2740 Old Lebanon Rd.,
615-885-7262. Offering a variety
of fare from traditional Irish, pub grub
and classic American. 11 am-10 pm
Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat.
mcnamarasirishpub.com
Mirko Pasta, Italian,
2264 Lebanon Pk., 615-882-7990.
Made-from-scratch Italian cuisine.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the blend
of Italian flavors, savory aromas
and friendly cafe setting that is
quintessentially Mirko. 11 am-9 pm
Sun.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat.
mirkopasta.com
Pizza Hut, Italian, 2512 Lebanon Rd.,
866-726-1438. For your convenience,
call the nearest Pizza Hut location for
carryout or delivery, or place an order
online via iPhone, iPad, Android or
mobile Web. 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu.,
pizzahut.com
11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat.
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Belmont/
Hillsboro Village
Cabana, American,
1910 Belcourt Ave., 615-577-2262.
Specializing in casual, Southerncomfort cuisine. Youll find lump
crab hush puppies, lobster Brie mac
and cheese, blackened local catfish,
sweet tea smoked chicken and the
best pizza in town. 4 pm-3 am
Mon.-Sat., 4 pm-12 am Sun.
cabananashville.com
Downtown Broadway
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Downtown
North of Broadway
417 Union, American, 417 Union St.,
615-401-7241. A retro diner, offering
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gourmet cuisine using the freshest
regional ingredients served in plush
surroundings at The Hermitage
Hotel. Hours vary, call for details.
capitolgrillenashville.com/
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Commerce Street Grille,
American, Renaissance Nashville
Hotel, 611 Commerce St.,
615-493-4050. 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
6:30-11 am Mon.-Fri., 7-11 am
Sat.-Sun.; lunch 11 am-2 pm daily;
dinner 5-10 pm nightly.
renaissancenashville.com
Demos Steak & Spaghetti House,
Italian, 300 Commerce St.,
615-256-4655. Featuring pasta
and steak, this downtown restaurant
is a local favorite. Try the buttery
rolls and famous chicken and rice
soup. 11 am-10:30 pm Sun.-Thu.,
11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat.
demosrestaurants.com
The District Bar & Kitchen,
American, 301 Union St.,
615-891-6000. Located inside
the beautifully renovated Hotel
Indigo, historic American Trust and
Nashville Trust buildings, featuring
delectable offerings by Executive
Chef Sean Barger. Live music every
night. 12-10 pm Mon.-Thu., 12-11 pm
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Frothy Monkey Nashville
Downtown, Bakery/Coffee,
235 Fifth Ave. N., 615-891-1015.
A neighborhood restaurant and
cafe offering a diverse menu,
including breakfast, lunch and
dinner. In addition, we pride
ourselves on the service of
outstanding coffee, espresso
drinks, and house-made teas and
beverages. 7 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu.,
7 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat., 8 am-9 pm Sun.
frothymonkey.com
Meritage Grille, American,
DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville
Downtown, 315 Fourth Ave. N.,
615-244-8200. The distinctive
restaurant at the DoubleTree
by Hilton Nashville Downtown,
specializing in steaks and seafood
for dinner. 5-10 pm Mon.-Sat.
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Downtown
Printers Alley
Bourbon Street Blues and
Boogie Bar, American,
220 Printers Alley, 615-242-5837.
Live music every day for lunch,
happy hour and evening.
Great food, great drinks and
great times. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun.
bourbonstreetblues.com
Downtown
Second Avenue
B.B. Kings Blues Club
& Restaurant, American,
152 Second Ave. N., 615-256-2727.
Featuring a variety of great Creole
cuisine fused with flavors from
around the globe. Sample catfish
bites, fried green tomatoes, ribs or
pulled barbecue pork, capped off
with banana bread pudding and
highlighted by the blues. 11-12 am
Sun.-Thu., 11-2 am Fri.-Sat.
bbkingclubs.com
Benchmark Live Music and
Sports Bar & Grill, American,
117 Second Ave. N., 615-742-8887.
This live music and sports venue
offers a wide variety of spirits,
domestic and imported beers,
the famous frozen Nashville
Bushwhacker and a concentration
of local brews such as Yazoo,
Turtle Anarchy and Mayday.
4 pm-12 am Mon.-Wed., 4 pm-2 am
Thu., 11-3 am Fri.-Sat., 11-12 am Sun.
benchmarknashville.com
Buffalos Billiard Parlor, American,
154 Second Ave. N., 615-313-7665.
Casual dining with wonderful views
of the Cumberland River and exciting
Second Avenue North in the heart of
the entertainment district. 4 pm-2 am
Mon.-Wed., 4 pm-3 am Thu.-Fri.,
1 pm-3 am Sat., 5 pm-1 am Sun.
buf falosnashville.com
Dicks Last Resort, American,
154 Second Ave. N., 615-800-8894.
Great food, service with an attitude.
Live entertainment on weekends.
Laughs are free, food will cost ya
a little. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Thu., 11-12 am
dickslastresort.com
Fri.-Sat.
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Downtown SoBro
3rd & Lindsley Nashville,
American, 818 Third Ave. S.,
615-259-9891. Offering food
and live music seven nights a week.
National, international, regional
and local Nashville artists. From
up-and-coming acts to legends.
11-2 am Mon.-Fri., 6 pm-2 am
3rdandlindsley.com
Sat.-Sun.
Barlines, Southern, 250 Fifth
Ave. S., 615-782-5300. The perfect
Nashville honky tonk to take in some
live music or watch your favorite teams
on one of the large video screens.
Enjoy a tasty menu of Southern
comfort food along with Tennessee
libations. 11-1:30 am Mon.-Sun.
omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/
Nashville/Dining/Barlines.aspx
Bobs Steak & Chop House,
Steak & Seafood, 250 Fifth Ave. S.,
615-761-3707. Located in the Omni
Nashville Hotel, we are a traditional
American prime steakhouse. 5-10 pm
Mon.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat.
bobs -steakandchop.com
Cherry Street {eatery & sweetery},
Bakery/Coffee, Schermerhorn
Symphony Center, One Symphony
Pl., 615-687-6500. Chef and owner
Meg Giuffrida offers delicious scones,
sandwiches, soups and desserts
at the Schermerhorn Symphony
Center. 8 am-2 pm weekdays and
for all concert evenings.
nashvillesymphony.org
City Winery, American,
609 Lafayette St., 615-324-1010.
Strives to deliver the highest-end
combined culinary and cultural
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Taco Mamacita, Mexican,
1200 Villa Pl., 615-730-8552.
Featuring a modern, eclectic
menu where the taco is supreme,
and offering a full bar with patio.
Everything is made fresh in-house
daily, including the famous
margaritas. 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu.,
11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat.
tacomamacita.com
Germantown/
Jefferson Street
City House, Italian, 1222 Fourth
Ave. N., 615-736-5838. A chef-owned
and -operated restaurant featuring
Italian cuisine inspired and
influenced by the American South.
5-10 pm Mon. and Wed.-Sat., 5-9 pm
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The Cupcake Collection,
Sweets & Treats, 1213 Sixth Ave. N.,
2543 Lebanon Pk., 615-244-2900.
Located in the heart of historic
Germantown and featuring daily,
made-from-scratch cupcakes and
icing. No lard/shortening. At $1.50,
this is a cost-effective cupcake. 10
am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri., 11 am-4 pm
Sun. thecupcakecollection.com
Germantown Cafe, American,
1200 Fifth Ave. N., 615-242-3226.
Incredible food prepared from a
menu of new American-style
creations, splendid drinks and
desserts, as well as the greatest view
in the entire city. 11 am-3 pm and
dinner at 5 pm Mon.-Fri., 10:30 am2 pm and dinner at 5 pm Sat.-Sun.
germantowncafe.com
Jefferson Street United
Merchants Partnership (JUMP),
1215 Ninth Ave. N., Ste. 201,
615-726-5867. A historic AfricanAmerican business and shopping
district featuring an eclectic mix of
options ranging from art galleries
to salons. jumptojefferson.com
Nashville Farmers Market,
Various, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,
615-880-2001. Open year round.
Flea market open every
weekend.Restaurants, specialty
shops, greenhouses and open-air
stalls with fresh fruits, vegetables
and plants. 8 am-6 pm Mon.-Sun.
nashvillefarmersmarket.org
Rolf and Daughters, Italian,
700 Taylor St., 615-866-9897.
Neighborhood restaurant serving
northern Italian cuisine with
Southern/regional ingredients.
5:30-10 pm Mon.-Sun.
rolfanddaughters.com
Green Hills
The Bluebird Cafe, American,
4104 Hillsboro Rd., 615-383-1461.
Share in Nashvilles music history
at one of the citys most famous
venues. Menu includes sandwiches,
salads and featured hot entrees.
5 pm-12 am Tue.-Thu., 5:30 pm-12 am
bluebirdcafe.com
Fri.-Mon.
Lennys Sub Shop, Deli,
4004 Hillsboro Pk., 615-463-3071.
A friendly sub sandwich shop that
offers delicious sandwiches and
sides. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat.
lennys.com
Table 3 Restaurant & Market,
French, 3821 Green Hills Village Dr.,
615-739-6900. Offering an
authentic brasserie/bistro dining
experience with an affordable
wine list and menu, while striving
to use high-quality, fresh ingredients.
11 am-11 pm Mon.-Sun.
table3nashville.com
The Gulch
The 404 Kitchen, American,
404 12th Ave. S., 615-251-1404.
Chef Bolus offers a modern take
on classic European cuisine, with
a menu determined by available
produce and provisions from local
farms, as well as herbs grown on the
restaurants rooftop garden. 5-10 pm
Tue.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat.
the404nashville.com
Adeles by Jonathan Waxman,
American, 1210 McGavock St.,
615-988-9700. Wonderful Americanstyle bar and grill by well-known chef
Jonathan Waxman. Located in The
Gulch between Vanderbilt University
and downtown. Great bar, dining
and private-event space. 5 pm until
close Mon.-Sat. dinner, 4-9 pm Sun.
dinner, 11 am-3 pm Sat.-Sun. brunch,
11:30 am-3 pm Fri. lunch.
adelesnashville.com
Bar Louie, American,
314 11th Ave. S., 615-457-1632.
An eclectic, trendy bar with warm
surroundings. Made famous by
our handcrafted signature martinis,
we also feature an exceptional
selection of uniquely presented
American food traditionally and
regionally inspired. 11-2 am Sun.-Sat.
barlouieamerica.com/
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and Southern fried chicken. 11 am10 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun.
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Peg Leg Porker BBQ, Barbecue,
903 Gleaves St., 615-829-6023.
Specializing in Tennessee dry ribs
and pulled pork. Hickory-smoked
for more than 18 hours to perfection.
On weekends, a whole hog is on a
20-foot brick pit on the front patio.
Enjoy the view, cold brew and some
great cue. 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Sat.
peglegporker.com
The Pub Nashville, American,
400 11th Ave. S., 615-678-4840.
A unique combination of British
hospitality and American flair. Best
known for fish n chips. Enjoy the
Pour Your Own Beer wall. The
authentic atmosphere and unique
experience make this a great place
to dine, drink and gather. 11-12 am
Sun.-Wed., 11-2 am Thu.-Sat.
experiencethepub.com/nashville
Rumours Wine Bar, American,
1104 Division St., 615-432-2740.
Offering a charming, easygoing
elegance with an in-house
sommelier, an intriguing wine list,
signature cocktails, craft beer and
decadent food. Rumours is your
neighborhood wine bar. 4 pm-12 am
rumourswinebar.com
daily.
Saint Anejo, Mexican,
1120 McGavock St., 615-736-5301.
Nashvilles rock n roll, cantina-chic
restaurant features inspired Mexican
cuisine, Latin mixology, and a
premium tequila and mezcal menu
of more than 120 labels. 11-1 am
saintanejo.com
Mon.-Sun.
Sambuca, Eclectic,
601 12th Ave. S., 615-248-2888.
Dine, drink and dance the night away
at Nashvilles premier supper club,
offering eclectic dining and live
music nightly. Entrees include
mozzarella and prosciutto beignets
and pan-seared sea bass, just to
name a couple. 11 am-11:30 pm
Mon.-Wed., 11-12 am Thu., 11-1 am Fri.,
6 pm-1:30 am Sat., 6-10 pm Sun.
sambucarestaurant.com
Virago, Asian, 1126 McGavock St.,
615-254-1902. Nashvilles premier
Asian-fusion and sushi restaurant.
From the award-winning modern-zen
design, exquisite service and
energetic lounge scene, Virago
creates an experience to excite all
the senses. 5 pm-12 am Mon.-Sun.
mstreetnashville.com
Watermark Restaurant, American,
507 12th Ave. S., 615-254-2000.
Featuring a menu that is distinctive
Metro Center/
North Nashville
Caf Fontanella, Italian,
4125 Whites Creek Pk., 615-724-1601.
Nashvilles most unique and
authentic Italian dining experience
is just minutes from downtown
Nashville. 11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu.,
11 am-10 pm Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat.,
10 am-9 pm Sun.
fontanelmansion.com/cafe -fontanella
Chefs Market Cafe and Takeaway,
American, 900 Conference Dr.,
Goodlettsville, 615-851-2433.
Ten miles north of downtown, you
will find chef-inspired food in a
casual, family-friendly environment.
Offering an amazing selection of
daily-crafted soups, market salads,
leaf salads, chef-prepared gourmet
entres, sandwiches and bakery
items. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat.
chefsmarket.com
Jacks Bar B Que Trinity Lane,
Barbecue, 334 W. Trinity Ln.,
615-228-2888. Proudly serving
barbecue from pit to plate,
featuring the best recipe styles
from Tennessee, Texas and St.
Louis. 10:30 am-8 pm Mon.-Thu.,
10:30 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm
jacksbarbque.com
Sun.
Music Row/Demonbreun
Dan McGuinness Irish Pub,
Irish, 1538 Demonbreun St.,
615-252-1991. By creating a warm
Irish atmosphere with a combination
of great food and friendly service,
Dan McGuinness Pub has become
the place to be. Our menu offers
many Irish dishes, but also many
American favorites. 11-3 am daily.
danmcguinnesspub.com
Dawg House Saloon,
American, 1522 Demonbreun St.,
615-864-7393. A new twist on an
American classic. Being sent to the
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Opryland/Music Valley
Aquarium Restaurant, American,
516 Opry Mills Dr., 615-514-3474.
Dive into a dining adventure!
Delicious seafood served in an
unbelievable underwater setting.
Its fun for the whole family.
11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-9:30 pm
Fri.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun.
aquariumrestaurants.com
Cascades American Cafe
at Gaylord Opryland Resort
& Convention Center, American,
2800 Opryland Dr., 615-458-6848.
Starting with breakfast and moving
into lunch and dinner, Cascades
serves modern classics in a dramatic
atrium setting surrounded by
soothing waterways. 6:30-11 am,
11:30 am-3 pm, 5-10 pm; 5-11 pm Fri.gaylordopr yland.com
Sat.
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Jack Daniels at
Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center, Southern,
2800 Opryland Dr., 615-458-6848.
Experience the fine tradition
of great Southern food. Sample
hand-selected Tennessee
sippin whiskey from the
distillery.Lunch 11:30 am-3:30 pm,
dinner 5 pm until close.
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John As, Southern,
2421 Music Valley Dr., 615-885-1540.
A place where Opry stars and
struggling musicians alike can
go to unwind in a laid-back
atmosphere that resonates with
the Nashville sound. 3 pm-12 am
Sun.-Thu., 3 pm-1 am Fri., 11-1 am Sat.
johnasrestaurant.com
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Miss Jeannes Dinner Theatre,
American, 2416 Music Valley Dr.,
615-902-9566. A comedic mystery
play with live music and a wonderful
dinner. Each table becomes a
team to decipher clues, bribe
suspects with their Miss Marples
currency and try to solve the crime.
Reservations required. 7-10 pm.
missjeannes.com
Music Valley Merchants
Association, 2613 McGavock Pk..
Live music, shopping, camping,
food, fun and more. Some
of the most unique Nashville
attractions are located here,
too. The place people roam
to have fun Nashville-style!
nashvillemusicvalley.com
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Nashville Nightlife Dinner
Theater, Southern, 2416 Music
Valley Dr., Ste. 139, 615-885-4747.
Dine with the stars. Enjoy a full
Southern buffet with all the trimmings
and a 90-minute country music
variety show. Groups welcome.
Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner,
show begins at 6:30 pm.
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Nashville Palace, Southern,
2611 McGavock Pk., 615-889-1540.
Enjoy dinner where Nashville country
music superstars Randy Travis
and Ricky Van Shelton got started.
Located across from Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention
Center and the Gra nd Ole Opry,
you never know who youll see
at the world-famous Nashville
Palace. 4-11:30 pm Mon.-Sun.
nashvillepalace.net
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Live Music
dining
Solario Cantina
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
at Gaylord Opryland Resort
& Convention Center, Mexican,
2800 Opryland Dr., 615-458-6848.
Enjoy the bold, traditional flavors of
authentic Mexican cuisine along with
our signature margaritas, infused
tequilas and fresh-made guacamole.
4-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 4 pm until close
gaylordopr yland.com
Fri.-Sat.
Wasabis Sushi Bar at Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention
Center, Asian, 2800 Opryland Dr.,
615-458-6848. Japanese-style sushi
and a broad selection of traditional
sake and beer are served amid lazily
swimming koi and the soothing sound
of waterfalls inside the Cascades
American Cafe. 11:30 am-11 pm.
gaylordopr yland.com
South Nashville
Bar-B-Cutie Nashville/Brentwood,
Barbecue, 5221 Nolensville Rd.,
615-834-6556. Everything made
fresh. Hickory-smoked pork,
brisket, mesquite chicken and
baby back ribs. Homemade
sides, including whipped potatoes,
green beans, coleslaw and more.
Try Cutie favorites such as
banana pudding, brisket nachos,
barbecue on fried cornbread and
Southern sweet tea. 7 am-9 pm.
bar- b- cutie.com
Berry Hill District,
Bransford Ave. & Thompson Ln.,
615-383-3672. Pedestrian-friendly
shopping neighborhood with
locally owned boutiques and
restaurants near downtown.
berr yhilldistrict.com
The Chef and I LLC, American,
6900 Lenox Village Dr., #14,
615-730-8496. Come watch and
eat with the chef during open hours.
Taste daily inspired creations and
be part of the action. 4-9 pm Wed.Sat., 10:30 am-2 pm Sun.
thechefandicatering.com
Sylvan Park
The Local Taco, Mexican,
4501 Murphy Rd., 615-891-3271.
Creative tacos (Southern fried
chicken, Korean barbecue, tequila
lime chicken), margaritas, outdoor
patio, local products, great
neighborhoods (Sylvan Park
and Brentwood). Voted best new
restaurant in 2009. 11 am-10 pm
Mon.-Sat., 11 am-8 pm Sun.
thelocaltaco.com
West End/Vanderbilt/
Midtown
1808 Grille, American,
1808 West End Ave., 615-340-0012.
At once elegant and casual, familiar
yet unique. Enjoy the four-star New
American cuisine and extensive
wine list. Seasonal menus of local
ingredients add the distinctive flavor
of Tennessee to global favorites.
6:30 am-9:30 pm Sun.-Thu.,
6:30 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat.
180 8grille.com
Amerigo Italian Restaurant,
Italian, 1920 West End Ave.,
615-320-1740. A locally owned
restaurant specializing in authentic
Italian pastas, handmade pizzas,
fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks
and extensive wine offerings.
Private dining rooms, group
seating, reservations and catering
services available for groups
of any size. 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Thu.,
11 am-10:30 pm Fri.-Sat.
amerigo.net
Boundry Restaurant,
Steak & Seafood, 911 20th Ave. S.,
615-321-3043. With a divine and
eclectic menu featuring global
cuisine, the Boundry is where
all borders meet. See the live oak
tree growing in the downstairs bar.
Open-air dining available. 5-10 pm
Sun.-Thu., 5-11 pm Fri.-Sat.
boundryrestaurant.com
The Catbird Seat, Eclectic,
1711 Division St., 615-810-8200.
A 32-seat restaurant that features
an ever-changing, nine-course
menu of seasonally inspired
dishes by acclaimed chefs.
5:30-10 pm Wed.-Sat.
thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com
Commodore Grille, American,
Holiday Inn Vanderbilt, 2613 West
End Ave., 615-327-4707. Located
inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt.
Live music beginning at 7 pm nightly.
Come early, stay late! Breakfast
6-10 am, dinner 5-11 pm Mon.-Sun.
holidayinn -nashville.com/
commodore -grille.htm
Five Guys Famous Burgers
and Fries West End, American,
2018 West End Ave., 615-320-3678.
Burgers made from scratch:
hand-patted, American beef,
never frozen, with all toppings
freshly prepared daily. Hand-cut
fries, twice-cooked in 100 percent
pure peanut oil. 11 am-10 pm daily.
fiveguys.com
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West Nashville
Bria Bistro Italiano, Italian,
8128 Hwy. 100 S., 615-646-8274.
The best-kept secret on the west
side. This neighborhood spot offers
seasonal creations and features an
open kitchen with a brick oven.
Half-price bottles of wine Sun. and
Wed. 4:30-9 pm Sun.-Thu., 4:30-10 pm
brianashville.com
Fri.-Sat.
Chaffins Barn Dinner Theatre,
American, 8204 Hwy. 100,
615-646-9977. Nashvilles first
professional theater. Serving up
great buffets and Broadway plays
for more than 40 years. Box office
9 am-8 pm Tue.-Sat., shows Thu.-Sat.
dinnertheatre.com
The Harding House at Belle
Meade Plantation, Southern,
5025 Harding Rd., 615-356-0096.
Serving local favorites with a unique
flair and warmth indicative of the
plantations original inhabitants. Sure to
welcome every guest with the Southern
hospitality and charm that permeates
this historic landmark. 11 am-3 pm
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-3 pm Sat.-Sun.
hardinghousebellemeade.com
The Loveless Cafe, Southern,
8400 Hwy. 100, 615-646-9700.
Known worldwide for scratch-made
biscuits and traditional Southern
cuisine, The Loveless Cafe is the
quintessential Nashville dining
experience. Plan your visit to include
shopping at The Loveless retail shops.
8 am-8 pm Mon.-Fri., 8 am-9 pm Sat.lovelesscafe.com
Sun.
Outside Davidson
County
Barefoot Charlies Restaurant,
American, 125 Sanders Ferry Rd.,
Hendersonville, 615-431-2859.
Live Music
8th Avenue
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers,
2535 Franklin Pk., 615-712-8160.
The best neighborhood bar in
Nashville offering specialty burgers
made with amazing all-natural beef,
a selection of more than 80 beers,
a large patio, great jukebox and
10 HDTVs. 11-2 am Mon.-Fri., 10-2 am
Sat.-Sun. mlrose.com
The Sutler Saloon,
2600 Franklin Pk., 615-840-6124.
A historic, lively saloon and bar
featuring Southern craft cocktails
and beer; eclectic, creative Southern
cuisine; and authentic live music.
4:30 until late daily. thesutler.com
12South
12South Taproom & Grill,
2318 12th Ave. S., 615-463-7552.
With an ambiance as eclectic as its
patrons, the Taproom serves as an
inviting spot with quality food, drink
and atmosphere. 11-12 am Mon.-Sat.
12southtaproom.com
Airport/Donelson
McNamaras Irish Pub &
Restaurant, 2740 Old Lebanon Rd.,
615-885-7262. Offering top-notch
traditional Irish and American folk
music Tue.-Sun. No cover charge,
reservations accepted. 11 am-10 pm
Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11-12 am Fri.-Sat.
mcnamarasirishpub.com
Pink Slip Lounge, Hotel Preston,
733 Briley Pkwy., 615-361-5900.
Youre not from around here,
are you? Neither is most of
this Nashville hotel bars clientele.
Have a drink and introduce
yourself, stranger. Closed Sun.
hotelpreston.com/hotel -prestonrestaurant-bar
Belmont/
Hillsboro Village
Belcourt Theatre,
2102 Belcourt Ave., 615-846-3150.
The leading exhibitor of independent,
foreign and repertory film
programming in Nashville, and an
intimate music venue. The theater
has been nationally recognized
and is an original member of the
Sundance Art House project. Hours
depend on showtimes. belcour t.org
Curb Event Center,
Belmont University,
2002 Belmont Blvd., 615-460-8500.
Located near Music Row, the center
affirms Belmonts status as one of the
Southeasts strongest comprehensive
universities. It is the most visible
sign of Belmonts commitment to
its students and the community.
belmont.edu/curbeventcenter
Downtown Broadway
Acme Feed & Seed,
101 Broadway, 615-915-0888.
Located in the heart of downtown
Nashville with views of Broadway
and the riverfront. Offering 22,000
square feet of entertainment and
dining, including the largest one-level
event venue on Broadway. 11-2 am
Mon.-Sun. theacmenashville.com
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Baileys Sports Grille,
408 Broadway, 615-254-5452.
Featuring live music Mon.-Sat.
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The best in Roots Music and Bluegrass. Check out our calendars
and see for yourself. Open seven
days a week. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show at 9 p.m. Dont miss the
Sunday night jam. See ya.
Live Music
Nashville Crossroads,
419 Broadway, 615-313-8012.
The real deal in live music. Located
in the heart of honky tonk row and
offering a dynamic mix of country,
rock and blues. What happens
in Nashville starts at Crossroads.
2 pm-3 am Sun. and Thu.-Fri.,
6 pm-3 am Mon.-Wed., 11-3 am Sat.
nashvillecrossroadsbar.com
Advertising Partner, p. 24
Nashville Visitor Center
& Marketplace Broadway,
501 Broadway, 615-259-4747.
Located in the glass tower of the
Bridgestone Arena, this Visitor
Center offers discounted attraction
tickets, special hotel rates,
brochures, coupons and concierge
assistance. 8 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Sat.,
10 am-5 pm Sun. visitmusiccity.com/
visitors/VisitorInformationCenter
76868
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Downtown
North of Broadway
Back Alley Diner, 217 Arcade Alley,
615-251-3003. Great downtown
Nashville restaurant and bar for
a casual lunch or dinner, business
lunch meeting or just meeting friends
after work. Fresh, homemade food;
excellent service; full bar and a great
atmosphere. 10:30 am-9 pm Mon.-Fri.,
4 pm-3 am Sat. backalleydiner.com
Downtown
Printers Alley
Bourbon Street Blues and
Boogie Bar, 220 Printers Alley,
615-242-5837. Live music every
day for lunch, happy hour and
evening. Great food, great drinks
and great times. 11-3 am Mon.-Sun.
bourbonstreetblues.com
Skulls, Printers Alley.
A speakeasy with live music
every day and every night.
Downtown
Second Avenue
B.B. Kings Blues Club &
Restaurant, 152 Second Ave. N.,
615-256-2727. Live entertainment
nightly, featuring some of Nashvilles
best talent. From Stacy Mitchhart
to Burning Las Vegas to our handpicked B.B. Kings All-Stars Band.
Live Music
Downtown SoBro
3rd & Lindsley Nashville,
818 Third Ave. S., 615-259-9891.
Offering food and live music seven
nights a week. National, international,
regional and local Nashville artists.
From up-and-coming acts to
legends. 11-2 am Mon.-Fri., 6 pm-2 am
Sat.-Sun. 3rda ndlindsley.com
Barlines, 250 Fifth Ave. S.,
615-782-5300. The nightlife venue
in the Omni Nashville Hotel. Live
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Downtown Stadium
LP Field, One Titans Way,
615-565-4300. Home of the NFLs
Tennessee Titans. Seats 68,798 fans,
including about 12,000 club seats.
Also doubles as a music venue,
hosting numerous concerts each
year, most notably serving as the
main stage for the CMA Music
Festival. titansonline.com/stadium
Germantown/
Jefferson Street
Antique Archaeology Nashville,
1300 Clinton St., Ste. 130,
615-810-9906. Live in-store
performance during business
hours in our Pickin Corner on Fri.,
Sat. and Sun. 10 am-6 pm Mon.-Sat.,
12-5 pm Sun. antiquearchaeology.com
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State
Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy.,
615-741-5280. Tour Tennessee via
a 200-foot granite map, a walkway
featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains
representing the major rivers of
Tennessee and an extraordinary
history wall. Also includes a 2,000seat amphitheater and a visitor center.
6 am-10 pm. tn.gov/environment/
parks/Bicentennial
Marathon Music Works,
1402 Clinton St., 615-891-1781.
Nashvilles favorite locally owned
and operated concert and event
space. Built in the early 1900s,
the building combines modern
amenities with historic charm.
Check website for show schedule.
marathonmusicworks.com
Nashville Farmers Market,
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,
615-880-2001. Open year round.
Flea market open every weekend.
Restaurants, specialty shops,
greenhouses and open-air stalls
with fresh fruits, vegetables and
plants 8 am-6 pm Mon.-Sun.
nashvillefarmersmarket.org
Green Hills
The Bluebird Cafe,
4104 Hillsboro Rd., 615-383-1461.
Have you seen The Bluebird in
Nashville? Dont miss it in person!
Nashvilles best-loved live music
venue, featuring up-and-coming
and hit songwriters. Hear the songs
as they were written and the stories
behind the songs. 5 pm-12 am
Tue.-Thu., 5:30 pm-12 am Fri.-Mon.
bluebirdcafe.com
Live Music
The Gulch
12th and Porter, 114 12th Ave. N.,
615-320-3754. One of the best
places in Nashville for live music
and entertainment has featured
artists from Keith Urban to Jon
Bon Jovi, and is one of the premier
venues to check out new artists
showcases. Check website for
show schedule. 12andporter.com
Bar Louie, 314 11th Ave. S.,
615-457-1632. An eclectic, trendy
bar with warm surroundings.
Made famous by our handcrafted
signature martinis, we also feature
an exceptional selection of uniquely
presented American food traditionally
and regionally inspired. 11-2 am
Sun.-Sat. barlouieamerica.com/
locations/Nashville.aspx
Hops + Crafts, 319 12th Ave. S.,
615-678-8631. Featuring 36 draft
craft beers from across the country,
as well as local beer and local food.
If you cant decide on a beer, come
try a Tennessee Sampler from six
different and local breweries. 2-11 pm
Mon.-Thu., 12-11 pm Fri. and Sun.,
11 am-11 pm Sat. hopscrafts.com
Music City Pizza, 114 12th Ave. N.,
615-320-3754. MCP started with
a craving for pizza and initiated a
journey to explore the evolving culture
of Nashville. Weve joined forces and
enhanced 12th & Porter, one of the
longest-standing music venues in
Nashville. 11-12 am Mon.-Thu., 11-2 am
Fri., 5 pm-2 am Sat. musiccitypizza.com
Party Fowl, 719 Eighth Ave. S.,
615-624-8225. A mouthful of the
South: handcrafted cocktails and
local brews, live music and great
food. Specializing in Nashville hot
and Southern fried chicken. 11 am10 pm Mon.-Sat., 11 am-9 pm Sun.
partyfowlnashville.com
The Pub Nashville, 400 11th Ave. S.,
615-678-4840. A unique combination
of British hospitality and American
flair. Best known for fish n chips.
Enjoy the Pour Your Own Beer
wall. The authentic atmosphere
and unique experience make this a
great place to dine, drink and gather.
11-12 am Sun.-Wed., 11-2 am Thu.-Sat.
experiencethepub.com/nashville
Sambuca, 601 12th Ave. S.,
615-248-2888. Dine and dance the
night away at Nashvilles premier
supper club, offering eclectic dining
and live music nightly. 11 am-11:30 pm
Mon.-Wed., 11-12 am Thu., 11-1 am Fri.,
6 pm-1:30 am Sat., 6-10 pm Sun.
sambucarestaurant.com
OZ Arts Nashville,
6172 Cockrill Bend Cir.,
615-350-7200. A contemporary
space designed to house
modern art installations and
host the citys most elite events.
oznashville.com
Pepsi Studio Gallery,
4225 Whites Creek Pk.,
Whites Creek, 615-724-1600.
Besides housing rotating exhibits
of art, memorabilia and the like,
the studio gallery is also fully
equipped for state-of-the-art
television and video productions.
Located on the grounds of Fontanel
Mansion. fontanelmansion.com/
enter tainment/studio -gallery
Metro Center/
North Nashville
Music Row/Demonbreun
Caf Fontanella,
4125 Whites Creek Pk., 615-724-1601.
Nashvilles most unique and authentic
Italian dining experience is just
minutes from downtown Nashville.
11 am-9 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-10 pm Fri.,
10 am-10 pm Sat., 10 am-9 pm Sun.
fontanelmansion.com/cafe -fontanella
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Opryland/Music Valley
Dave & Busters, Opry Mills Mall,
540 Opry Mills Dr., 615-970-3800.
Create your own experience 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 games. 11-12 am Sun.-Thu.,
11-1 am Fri.-Sat. daveandbusters.com
Findleys Irish Pub at Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention
Center, 2800 Opryland Dr.,
615-458-6848. Unwind at our
antique wooden bar with a pint of
craft beer and pub-style favorites.
5-11 pm. gaylordopr yland.com
Fuse Sports Bar at Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention
Center, 2800 Opryland Dr.,
615-458-6848. Watch the game
on one of 100+ HDTVs at this
next-generation sports bar, serving
up tailgate-inspired favorites perfect
for sharing. 11 am until close.
gaylordopr yland.com
Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center,
2800 Opryland Dr., 615-889-1000.
Experience the energy and
excitement at Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center, known
for exceptional service, innovative
Live Music
West End/
Vanderbilt/Midtown
West Nashville
Chaffins Barn Dinner Theatre,
8204 Hwy. 100, 615-646-9977.
Nashvilles first professional theater.
Serving up great buffets and
Broadway plays for more than 40
years. Box office 9 am-8 pm Tue.-Sat.,
shows Thu.-Sat. dinnertheatre.com
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Outside Davidson
County
Arrington Vineyards & Winery,
6211 Patton Rd., Arrington,
615-395-0102. Located only
25 minutes south of Nashville,
Tennessees premier winery
offers breathtaking views and
outstanding wines for tasting. 11 am8 pm Mon.-Thu., 11 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat.,
12-6 pm Sun. arringtonvineyards.com
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Pucketts Grocery
Historic Downtown Franklin,
120 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin,
615-794-5527. Like the South
and sweet tea, Pucketts and
live music just go together! From
up-and-comers to hit songwriters,
we feature Music Citys best live
local music. 7 am-9 pm daily.
puckettsgrocery.com
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visitor SERVIces
Community Partners
Clarksville Montgomery County
Convention & Visitors Bureau,
25 Jefferson St., Ste. 300, Clarksville,
931-647-2331, clarksvillecvb.com
Financial &
Business Services
Residential Services
Calls in the Greater Nashville area require 10-digit dialing.
Social Responsibility
Resources
Center for Nonprofit Management,
37 Peabody St., Ste. 201,
615-259-0100, cnm.org
Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Nashville, 2950 Kraft Dr., Ste. 100,
615-254-4663, habitatnashville.org
Hands on Nashville,
37 Peabody St., Ste. 206,
615-298-1108, hon.org
Project 615, P.O. Box 68437,
615-496-4398, project615 .org
Second Harvest Food Bank
of Middle Tennessee,
331 Great Circle Rd., 615-329-3491,
secondharvestmidtn.org
Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Pk.,
615-298-1140, thistlefarms.org
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collectors.
12South - 12South is one of Nashvilles hottest neighborhoods, offering neighborhood bars and
restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, boutique shopping, and music stores. All within walking
distance.
Berry Hill - Berry Hill features colorful bungalows and independent specialty shops, as well
as more than 400 businesses and 40 recording studios.
Airport/Donelson - This area is located 10 miles east of downtown and home to some of the
citys best live music venues and sports bars.
Downtown - Downtown Nashville features great food, elegant hotels, and the worlds greatest live
music 24/7/365. Dont miss the citys world-famous honky tonks and clubs on Lower Broadway.
East Nashville - East Nashville is a very short distance from the vibrant downtown area, and
offers a low-key, trendy vibe featuring neighborhood restaurants, live music venues, and
locally-owned shops.
Elliston Place - This block-long section of town is home to some of the citys most rocking
nightclubs, featuring up-and-coming artists as well as todays most well-known acts.
Germantown - Nashvilles oldest neighborhood features the Southern historic charm while also
touting some of the citys finest eateries.
Green Hills - Green Hills is a mecca for high-end shoppers, featuring The Mall at Green Hills
with Nordstrom, boutique shopping, and unique dining options.
The Gulch - One of Nashvilles newest and hottest neighborhoods offers vibrant, non-stop
nightlife, upscale dining, and trendy boutiques.
Belmont/Hillsboro Village - Enjoy boutique shopping and quaint restaurants in this easy-to-stroll,
pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
Midtown/Vanderbilt - Midtown is nestled just a short distance from downtown up Broadway and
features a variety of hotels, great dining, and live music venues that come alive at night.
Opryland/Music Valley - This area offers great family entertainment and a plethora of dining and
lodging options all very close to the famed Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills Mall.
SoBro - South of Broadways honky tonks and neon lights, SoBro is filled with the new Music
City Center convention center, hot new restaurants, attractions, cocktail bars, and trendy hotels.
Sylvan Park - This charming, beautiful, and quiet neighborhood is just southwest of downtown
Nashville and features dining and shopping options that run the gamut from upscale to funky.
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