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Tribute To The King 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biography star-ring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give stand-ing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery, Craig Morgan, the Oak Ridge Boys, Asleep At The Wheel, Tracy Lawrence, and more! For Opry tickets and infor-mation visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Thursdays – Opry Country ClassicsEmanating from the Ryman Auditorium during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and fea-tures performances of the country music the world knows best performed by legends of the genre as well as the rising stars the legends have influenced. The spring run begins March 24, and runs through May 26. For tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
March 1, 2, 17, 21, 24, 26, 28 – Nashville Predators Home GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville as the Predators take on the Dallas Stars on March 1; New Jersey Devils on March 3; New York Islanders on March 17; Los Angeles Kings on March 21; vs. Vancouver Canucks on March 24; Columbus Blue Jackets on March 26; Colorado Avalanche on March 28. All games at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com
March 2-5 – Ohio Valley Conference Basketball ChampionshipNashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fouth Avenue North. Nashville is proud to again host the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com and the NMA box office. nashvilleauditorium.com
March 3-6 – Nashville Lawn and Garden ShowThe Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue. Walk through interactive displays from some of middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies at the state’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. Home décor, gardening equipment, variety of plants, seeds, books, lec-tures, and advice for your next gardening project will be available. Admission per day: $10 adults;
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Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Friday and Saturday in March. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized au-diences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country mu-sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them
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events$9 seniors; $1 children under 12; 4-day passes also available. Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10 am–8 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Saturday offers a One Day Wine Festival for ages 21+ in an area separated from the gardens. A wrist band will allow the pur-chaser a complimentary wine glass to enjoy wine tastings and the opportunity to purchase wine produced in Tennessee from a variety of vineyards. nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.
March 7, 8 – Asian FusionCentennial Park Performing Arts Studios, Poston Avenue & 27th Avenue. Chinese Arts Alliance pres-ents an evening of a Chinese tea ceremony, tea tasting, Chinese music and dance. 7 pm. Limited seating. chineseartsalliance.org
March 9-13 – 2016 SEC Men’s Basketball TournamentBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. This post-sea-son tournament will consist of five rounds and will include all 14 SEC teams. Seeds 5 through 10 will receive a first-round bye, and the top four seeds will receive a “double bye” through the first round and second round. bridgestonearena.com
March 12 – Music City Irish FestivalMusic Row Roundabout & Demonbreun Hill. Celebrate with friends and make new ones at Nashville’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 11 am–11 pm. The free street festival offers live Irish music and dance, family fun, Irish traditions, and more. musiccityirishfest.com.
March 12 – St. Patrick’s CelebrationEast Park, 700 Woodland Street. Get your green on for great food, great beer, and great music with The Secret Commonwealth, Scott Ellis School of Irish Dance, Nashville Ceili Band, and Skip Cleavinger Trio. VIP tickets include complimentary lunch, beer, and water, souvenir pint glass, and exclusive VIP seating. 12 noon–8 pm. nashvillestpattys.com
March 12 – Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single show or make it a full evening and
s pend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare op-portunities to view diverse exhibi-
tions featuring many genres of artwork the first Friday or Saturday of the month. The events are free, and some venues serve complimenta-ry wine and light hors d’oeuvres. These month-ly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and support their work.
March 4 – Downtown Franklin Friday Art CrawlCharming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com
March 5 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. Various galleries
offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibi-tions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway wel-come you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trollies making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play
March 5 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/HoustonMinutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer-cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop-ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com
March 12 – East Side Art StumbleEast Nashville. Be part of the art scene in East Nashville at this Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. The galleries, businesses, and stu-dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood.
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buy tickets for all three shows! Laser Michael Jackson at 8:30 pm; Dark Side of the Moon at 9:30 pm; Laser Led Zeppelin at 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com
March 12 – Whiskey Warmer1001 Westhaven Boulevard, Franklin. Cozy up with a few of your closest friends over a glass of whiskey, some great local food, and live music from 6–9 pm. Learn about over thirty types of whiskey with tast-ings from some of the best in the country. Enjoy sampling and discussion with master distillers and tasty food from local food trucks. This is an out-door event, so bundle up! whiskeywarmer.com
March 15 – Banff Mountain Film FestivalJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. For the second year, Climb Nashville is bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Music City. This year’s World Tour features the best of mountain films this year, showcasing amazing filmmaking tal-ent from the world over to an audience that spans the globe. tpac.org
March 19 – Nashville Rollergirls Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith
Avenue. Roller derby in Music City! Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Presale: $10. Tickets at the door: $15 ages 13+; $10 students with id; $7 seniors 62+, military, chil-dren 7-12; free for kids 6 and under; $5 parking. nashvillerollergirls.com
March 20 – Music City Half Marathon2 Victory Avenue, East Bank Landing, Nashville Riverfront. This year’s Half Marathon and 10k will take you along the banks of the winding Cumberland River that flows through and around downtown Nashville. Then reward your efforts with delicious post-race food and drinks. Bring the whole family for an active day in Nashville! team-magic.com
March 25-27 – Nashville Flea MarketThe Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand-made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven-dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy-ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org
EggstravaganzooNashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike. Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration is back with egg hunts and Easter treats for children of all ages. Activities include 10 scheduled egg hunts for kids, a Zoo-wide hunt for golden eggs, spring-themed games, bounce houses and face paint-ing. Special appearances by the Easter Bunny and Zoo mascot Twiga! 9 am–4 pm. nashvillezoo.org
Spring Art HopCheekwood Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Egg hunts, crafts, performances, music, and more at this special event packed full of activities and excitement for
families and kids of all ages. We’ll be hiding over 30,000 eggs, including golden eggs with prizes, so don’t forget to bring your basket! 10 am– 4 pm, cheekwood.org
Southeast Nashville Hunt & Festival5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Southeast Nashville Library, Community Center Park Complex, Ford Ice Center grounds, at the Commons at the Crossings. A group of community leaders plan this all-day multi-cultural event that includes egg hunts for all ages, vendor booths, a character pa-rade, live entertainment, inflatables and special prizes. southeasteasterevent.com
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15; Gordon Lightfoot on March 17; The Moody Blues on March 20; Opry Country Classics on March 24; Kirk Franklin on March 29; Andrew Bird on March 30; Opry Country Classics on March 31.. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
March 1, 8, 22, 29 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
March 3-5 – Sunset Blvd.The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical tells the tale of aging, famed silent movie star, Norma Desmond, eternally living in the past and waiting for her next starring role, when she crosses paths with a hapless screenwriter. Thursday–Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. thelarrykeetontheatre.org
March 3-6 – The Glass MenagerieJamsion Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin. Tennessee Williams’ breakout play is as haunting and treasured as memory itself. This delicately crafted presentation allows the script’s full spectrum of emotion to shine, from its shimmer-ing moments of warmth and humor to its arresting scenes of shattering heartbreak. StudioTenn uses a rich combination of talent from Nashville and Broadway to bring classic works of drama and mu-sical theater to life in middle Tennessee, and each production promises the audience a fully immer-sive, emotional experience. studiotenn.com
March 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31 – The TaffetasChaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. The Taffetas is a musical revue set in 1956, spotlighting four sing-ing sisters performing on a nationally televised show. They are convinced that Ed Sullivan is watching and the big break they’ve been waiting for may be upon them! The sisters sing, dance,
March at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: Strauss’ Don Quixote and Brahms’ Third Symphony with the Nashville Symphony on March 4 and 5 at 8 pm; Burt Bacharach with the Nashville Symphony on March 10 at 7:30 pm; Jazz Series Madeleine Peyroux (without orchestra) on March 11 at 8 pm; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell (without symphony) on March 15 at 7:30 pm; The Irish Tenors with the Nashville Symphony on March 17 at 7pm, March 18 and 19 at 8 pm; André Watts Plays Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with the Nashville Symphony on March 20 at 8 pm; Mozart and Ravel and live Jennifer Higdon recording with the Nashville Symphony on March 25 and 26 at 8 pm. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.
March at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s
outstanding lineup includes Tedeschi Trucks Band with Brothers Osborne on March 3 and with Junior Brown on March 4; Sam’s Place: Music for the Spirit featuring Big Daddy Weave, Love & the
Outcome, Matt Maher and more on March 6; George Thorogood & the Destroyers with JJ Grey & Mofro and David Ramirez on March 7; Merle Haggard on March 8 and 9; Adam Lambert
(pictured), on March 10; The Piano Guys on March
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and banter through such numbers as “I’m Sorry,” “Tammy,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “Where the Boys Are.’ Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Fontanel Thursday Night Fishing ClubCafe Fontanella, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Studio musicians will perform timeless classics and cover tunes from 6-8 pm. fontanelmansion.com
March 4, 5 – Nufonia Must FallOZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is Nashville’s destination for innovative contempo-rary art experiences. Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala presents a live mul-timedia adaptation of his graphic novel Nufonia Must Fall. This film noir love story centers around a headphones-sporting robot on the verge of obso-lescence, smitten with a winsome office drone. The story unfolds via real-time filming and editing of a cast of handheld puppets on more than a dozen miniature stages. Audience members can alter-nate their attention between the live performance and the close-up projection on a single cinema screen, synchronously accompanied by The Cecilia Quartet and Kid Koala performing live sound ef-fects and his original score for piano, strings and turntable. Doors open at 7 pm for 8 pm perfor-mance. Wine, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic bever-ages and light concessions pre- and post-show. oznashville.com
March 4-19 – Alabama RainDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bring-ing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. Now in its twenty-seventh season, ACT 1 has performed productions of more than a hundred of the world’s greatest plays. Performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets $15. ac-t1online.com, darkhorsetheater.com
March 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 – In the HeightsStreet Theatre Company performs at Bailey Middle School, 2000 Greenwood Avenue. With a diverse cast of colorful characters and modern hip-hop music, In the Heights is a perfect mix of clas-
sic Broadway storytelling and urban/Latin rhythms and characters. Set in New York’s Washington Heights on the hottest day of the year, this heart-warming story of tradition, community, and change will warm your heart. streettheatrecompany.org
March 5 – Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing BearsFord Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame. 222 Fifth Avenue South. Nashville Opera OnTour pres-ents this fun operatic telling of the classic children’s fairy tale. Goldie, a little girl who has a great pas-sion for bugs and spiders, finds herself in a sticky situation when she stumbles upon the dwelling of the three singing bears. The ensuing adventure teaches the true meaning of friendship and the im-portance of honesty. This family friendly 45-minute production is sung in English and set to music from Mozart’s The Magic Flute and catchy numbers by the beloved composer Offenbach. Seating for the 10 am performance is general admission and lim-ited. countrymusichalloffame.org
March 5, 6, 12, 13 – Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus BoycottNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. In 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, a black woman, refused to surrender her seat on a public bus to a white man. Her arrest proved to be a tipping point in American history, inspir-ing Montgomery’s African-American citizens to organize in non-violent protest under the lead-ership of a new young pastor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A 13-month boycott of Montgomery’s public transit system resulted in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down segrega-tion on public busses as unconstitutional. 60 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Rosa Parks is remembered as “the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” With deep intensity and uplifting songs of the struggle, this play tells her uniquely moving American story. Everyone makes a differ-ence. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville
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Known worldwide as The Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium was a house of worship before it became home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Today, the church-turned-concert hall captures the soul of Nashville and stands as one of the most awarded and storied performance venues inthe world.
EXPERIENCE NASHVILLE’S SOULBegin your tour with the new one-of-a-kind theater experience “Soul Of Nashville,” which puts the spotlight on legendary Ryman performances and brings to life the colorful past of both the venue and its hometown of Nashville. Then walk through the most compelling chapters of the Ryman’s story with all-new exhibits featuring video hosts Charles Esten, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Skaggs, Robin Roberts, and Trisha Yearwood.
VISIT THE SHOPTake home a piece of music history from the Ryman Shop! Find exclusive Ryman merchandise, Hatch Show Prints, and more including a “make your own custom shirt” activity station.
HAVE A BITE AND A BEVERAGEStop in the new Cafe Lula located just outside the Ryman’s main entrance to sample a menu of noteworthy Nashville dishes including the chef’s rotisserie interpretation of Hot Chicken. Enjoy local craft beers and specialty cocktails, too.
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your poetry muse on music city
Be featured! Each month Key will publish a poem from one of our readers.
We look forward to reading your submissions: nashvillekey.com or email [email protected].
Contents of poem are the express opinions and/or property of the individual author and not necessarily of Key magazine.
Cain Pence is a Minneapolis, Minnesota based writer. Mr. Pence is a graduate of Georgetown University and has travelled extensively throughout all 50 states. He has always been intrigued by the contrast between the Old South and the New South found in Nashville, Tennessee. He can be reached at [email protected].
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March 6-8, 12-15, 19-22 – Voices of NashvilleLooby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Nashville, meet your new neighbors! Presented by Tennessee Women’s Theater Project and writ-ten by Christine Mather and Sara Sharpe, Voices of Nashville explores the experience of immi-grants in our region through the eyes of these new Americans. twtp.org
March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com
March 8 – LookIn: ChicagoRehearsal Hall, Nashville Public Television, Studio A, 161 Rains Avenue. LookIns are a fun way to see what goes on behind the scenes and before the curtain goes up. Each event features remarks by the play’s director, an in-rehearsal scene with the actors, meet-and-greet with cast and creative staff
and other Nashville Rep supporters, plus food and drinks provided by Nashville Rep volunteers. Free, reservations required, 6pm, tpac.org
March 9, 16, 23 – Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re-served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com
March 9-13, 15-20 – The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This breathtaking production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. tpac.org
March 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 – Wishing Chair presents Many MoonsNashville Public Library, 615 Church Street.
Classic Country New South
By Cain Pence
Titans, Cumberland, Vanderbilt, Steel guitar
Honky tonks, New lofts, Shady bar
Southern charm, Biscuits and gravy
Country farm, Volunteers from the Navy
Grand Ole Opry, Shiny modern shops
Down home cooking, Good ole boy cops
New Somali immigrants and Old whiskey
Bible belt and Taylor Swift getting frisky
Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Music Row
Record studios, Head shops, Making dough
Gospel music, Smokes, Cheating and drinking
Deep fried, E-cigs, New Southern thinking
Dreamers and drunks, Pork chops and honey
Traditional Christian values, Sacrilegious new money
Hills and hillbillies, Guns, Bibles and grits
Penthouses and playboys, Reality TV skits
Lawyers and Ad men, Hustlers and mad men
Bankers and ramblers, Hucksters and gamblers
Ryman Auditorium, Music Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton
Jim Beam bottle, Discarded Trojan, Winston carton
Classic country and New South meet y’all see
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Wishing Chair Productions invites you to enjoy this musical version of Many Moons, the Caldecott-Award winning classic written by James Thurber and illustrated by Louis Slobodkin. The fabulous Peeko Puppets are delightful for the whole fam-ily. The free 35 minute show starts at 10:30 am on Fridays and 11:30 am on Saturdays. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
March 12, 19, 26 – Saturday Songwriter Sessions Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame. 222 Fifth Avenue South. Songwriters perform, share stories behind the hits they crafted, and invite questions from the audience. Sessions begin at 11:30 am. Jim Beavers on March 12; Gretchen Peters on March 19; Steve Dean and Bill Whyte on March 26. countrymusichalloffame.org
March 17-19, 22-26, 29-31 – ChicagoAndrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Chorus girl Roxie Hart tried to pin the murder of her lover on her unwitting husband, but the jig is up and Roxie has landed herself in Cook County Jail. Nashville
Repertory Theatre’s newest production will whisk you into a world where everyone is a vaudeville performer, truth is defined by what gets the most attention, and owning the spotlight is the most important thing. Life is just theater, and “All That Jazz.” nashvillerep.org
March 18-20, 24-27, 31 – Children of EdenZ. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Circle Players is one of Tennessee’s oldest community theatre companies, and Nashville’s oldest non-profit volunteer arts organization. For over 60 years, the company has produced more than 500 musicals, comedies, mysteries, historical dramas and classics, as well as cutting-edge social dramas and recent Broadway hits. circleplayers.net
March 24 – Poet’s Corner Featuring Georganne HarmonScarritt-Bennett Center, Fondren Hall, 1008 19th Avenue South. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a free monthly reading by a featured local poet at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Poet’s Corner. 7–8 pm. Free and open to the public. This month fea-tures Georganne Harmon, a longtime teacher in Nashville. scarrittbennett.org
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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
Café Lula at the Ryman116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts you in the middle of the excitement. The menu features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service.
Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur-ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com
Cantina Laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and fam-ily. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com
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ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great downtown views. Open Monday–Saturday, 11 am–2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) 291-6759
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and to-day’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
The Smiling Elephant2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau-rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon enter-
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360 BistroGreat wine and food6000 Highway 100(615) 353-5604
The 404 KitchenEats with local flair404 12th Avenue South(615) 251-1404
EtchUnique delicious creative303 Demonbreun Street(615) 522-0685
Giovanni RistoranteSplurge worthy Italian909 20th Avenue South(615) 760-5932
HuskBrilliant fresh food37 Rutledge Street(615) 256-6565
JosephineAmerican bistro cuisine2316 12th Avenue South(615) 292-7766
MargotDining fabulous – five stars1017 Woodland Street(615) 227-4668
MielFresh French cuisine343 53rd Avenue North(615) 298-3663
MerchantsVestige of generations past401 Broadway(615) 254-1892
Rolf And DaughtersInnovative brilliant food and wine700 Taylor Street(615) 866-9897
SiloGourmet farm food1121 Fifth Avenue North(615) 750-2912
Silly GooseFresh and delicious1888 Eastland Avenue(615) 915-0757
The Southern Steak & OysterDelish150 Third Avenue South #110(615) 724-1762
Table 3 Restaurant & MarketFabulous French3821 Green Hills Village Drive(615) 739-6900
ViragoSushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street(615) 254-1902
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Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city. In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, venues and other memorable attractions. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more ar-eas throughout and surrounding Music City.
The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-
ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.
The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
The Great EscapeFeaturing a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
Hatch Show Print Store224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-ment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com
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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores in-clude: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers in-clude Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 SouthLocated in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including
items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele-vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry OriginalsLocated in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other.
The Opry Shop2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex-clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week.
The Tennessee Museum StoreFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in science! From the child-sized Curiosity Corner to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features
nearly 200 hands-on ex-hibits focused on biology, physics, visual percep-tion, listening, mind, air and space, energy and
earth science. Award-winning programs include daily science demonstrations, Discovery Cart activities, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital pro-jection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, or $4 with a Science Center ticket. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow-ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with Tennessee history. An 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.
CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org
CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, histori-cal monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more.
CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-dens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an in-credible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-com-mercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City will explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Flyin’ Saucers Rock & Roll: The Cosmic Genius of Sam Phillips will take a look at the social and cultural impact of the music from the innovative Sam Phillips, Sun Records, and the Memphis recording era. Keith Urban So Far… will examine the Grammy win-ner’s extraordinary drive and exceptional talents as an entertainer, musician, and songwriter. The exhibit will emphasize his passionate commitment to music education and the arts. Dierks Bentley: Every Mile a Memory will include stage wear, gui-tars, manuscripts, photos and more from Bentley’s personal collection. American Sound and Beauty: Guitars from the Bachman-Gretsch Collection will provide a visually stunning window into the evolution of the instrument, from the early 1930s to the 1980s. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 ages 13+; $14.95 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 60+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold (audio
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tour) or Platinum package, and include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org
FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS919 Broadway. New art flows through the magnifi-cent art deco building every 6 to 8 weeks, and there is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries. Stop by the gift shop where you’ll find a fabulous array of art prints, books, educational materials, art supplies, clothing, blown glass, pot-tery, and jewelry made by local and regional ar-tisans. The café is open for brunch, lunch, after-noon snacks, and dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings when the Frist Center stays open until 9 pm, serving a variety of delicious soups, desserts, salads, and sandwiches. fristcenter.org
GRAND OLE OPRY2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, blue-grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to ap-pear this month include Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery, Craig Morgan, the Oak Ridge Boys, Asleep At The Wheel, Tracy Lawrence, and more. Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
at 7 pm; For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURSGuided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, in-cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en-trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry per-formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGEHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol-ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is
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$20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13–18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Call (615) 416-2001 or go to countrymusichalloffame.com.
JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna-tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, ap-parel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fas-cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org
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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.
SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.
ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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THE LOTZ HOUSE1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by leg-endary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire fam-ily. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.
NASHVILLE ZOO3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all
over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. (615) 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org
THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproduc-tions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.
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RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts from more than a century of entertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New ex-panded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchan-dise, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm
RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an ener-getic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for
those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. radnorlake.org
RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
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on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Free admission. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend park-ing at the State Employee parking lots west of the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324. tnmuseum.org
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener-gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, includ-ing over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he re-corded over 300 songs. “A great show, very au-thentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tick-ets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOLCharlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re-stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear-ance. Free guided tours leave from the first floor Information Desk every hour, with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran-quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel.
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