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Greater Nashville September 2016 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife ® Shopping the nashville visitors guide Attractions J O H N N Y CASH M U S E U M WWW.CASHMUSEUM.COM (615) 256-1777 Concerts at the Schermerhorn 10TH ANNIVERSARY CLASSICAL CELEBRATION MAHLER’S SECOND WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASCEND AMPHITHEATER CLASSICAL sept. 11 SERIES Sept. 22 to 24 with the Nashville Symphony POPS sept. 26 SERIES Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 peterpeter and the wolfwolf Featuring Lorrie Morgan, Chris Tomlin with the Nashville Symphony & more with the Nashville Symphony CHILDREN’S SERIES oct. 1 oct. 2 oct. 4 oct. 11 Located in Downtown Nashville • 615.687.6400 • NashvilleSymphony.org 2 nashville events uled to appear this month include Loretta Lynn this month’s features (pictured), Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie Johnny Cash Museum Milsap, Montgomery Gentry, Chris Janson, Old 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the larg- Dominion, Crystal Gayle, and more! For Opry est collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) in the world, the museum has everything 871-OPRY. from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The September 1-3 – Live On The Green Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, Public Square Park, downtown Nashville. The artifacts and interactive technology and in- historic Metropolitan Courthouse serves as a clude stage costumes, instruments, personal fantastic backdrop for these free concerts, show- letters, artwork and handwritten songs as casing Nashville’s emerging musical talent and well as artifacts from family members and well-known national acts. Headliners: Young The notable friends. Experience a three-dimen- Giant, Band of Horses, and Ben Harper & The sional walk through the life and legend of Innocent Criminals. liveonthegreen.net this international icon. From handwritten lyr- September 1, 9-11, 16-18 – Nashville ics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Sounds Home Games Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor- holds the very essence of the man. Find the league ballpark. The Nashville Sounds final home largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel game is September 1 vs. Iowa Cubs at 6:35 pm. and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. Playoff games will be September 9-11 and 16-18. Staff members include Cash family mem- nashvillesounds.com bers and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be September 2 – Zoovie Night: How to complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Train Your Dragon 2 Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe Road. Zoovie Nights start at 6 pm, and includes foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. games, inflatables, music, and after-hour access to (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com the carousel and zipline. When the sun goes down the evening’s feature film will play on a large in- Tuesdays, Fridays & flatable screen, so pack a blanket and head to the Saturdays – Grand Ole Zoo! Included with same day admission, $6 after 6 Opry pm, free for members, additional for carousel and Grand Ole Opry shows are per- zipline. nashvillezoo.org formed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in September. September 3 – Musicians Corner Since 1925, country’s best have Centennial Park, West End Avenue and 27th mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that Avenue North. Be a part of Music City’s family- made country music famous. While performances friendly festival and giant lawn party with stel- from both legendary entertainers and the latest lar music, a mix of Nashville’s best food trucks, country music acts are the norm, when you go to free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com- Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. Saturday edy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and afternoon, 12 noon–5 pm, featuring Emmylou legends of country music on the stage where many Harris, Andrew Ripp, Fiona Culley, Vanderbilt of them got their start and some are experienc- Melodores, Grace Theisen, Ty Cooper, Kiya Lacey. ing the thrill for the very first time. Artists sched- musicianscornernashville.com 3 Greater Nashville ® the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC [email protected] Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 354-9370 • Fax (615) 397-3044 Visit our website: www.nashvillekey.com Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. Photos Courtesy of: Media Production Services, Robert Ames Cook Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Angell Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation Tennessee Photographic Services Chris Hollo Photography, Andy Wilson Gerri Winchell Findley, Julia Johnson Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. USPS 543030. this issue This magazine published by Key Magazine Nashville, under license from Key Magazines, Inc. 3805 Ivywood Court, Arlington, TX 76016. Events 3–7 Performing Arts 8–10 TM NASHVILLE TRAVEL AND Dining 12–14 TOURISM PROFESSIONALS Key Info 15 Maps 16 –18 Key Magazine Locations: Shopping & Services 20–21 Arizona Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Houston Memphis Milwaukee Nashville Attractions 22–30 Oklahoma City Palm Springs Tulsa Ghana, West Africa Key affiliates are located in Boston, New York City and Pittsburgh. Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. 4 September 9-11 – Nashville Greek Fest events 4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture with Experience thrilling rides at the Midway, the wide savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and variety of competitions, and mouth-watering fair educational tours. $3 admission tickets are valid foods. Must-sees include the Great Lakes Timber for the entire weekend. Free for children 12 and Show, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, Hedrick’s Racing under, military, police and fire personel (with ID). Pigs, African Acrobats, Korso The Magician, and Free parking for all guests, free shuttle service (lim- the popular Western Comedy Show. tnstatefair.org ited hours). nashvillegreekfestival.com September 10 – Dragon Boat Festival September 9-11 – Italian Lights Festival East Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly Bicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson across from downtown Nashville. Fans cheer 1000 Parkway. Celebrate the culture and cuisine of the paddlers in 46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kong- old country, with a dash of southern charm, in a style dragon boats, and celebrate the long tradi- family-friendly environment. Savor food, wine, and tion of dragon boat racing with a cultural festival music celebrating vibrant Italian traditions with a unlike any other in Music City. Celebration dances nod to Music City hospitality. Entertainment high- will be performed by the Chinese Arts Alliance of lights include the Frank Sinatra Music Celebration Nashville. Opening ceremony at 8 am, Races be- on Friday night, and television and recording gin at 9 am, Drummer’s parade at 11 am, Award sensation Nathan Pacheco on Saturday. Enter the Ceremony for race winners and spirit awards, in- meatball eating and grape stomping contests, take cluding best-dressed drummer, best-decorated part in free wine tastings Saturday and Sunday, and tent, and highest-pledge earner at 2:30 pm. nash- shop the Craft Fair. Free admission. italianlights.org villedragonboat.org September 9-18 – Tennessee State Fair September 10 – Middle Tennessee Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Highland Games Avenue. “A Tennessee Tradition” continues the The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of longstanding traditions of family entertainment, President Andrew Jackson. Bring your lawn chairs educational experiences and Volunteer state pride. and enjoy a fun-filled day of music, dancing, exhi- These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to art crawls meet the artists, buy and support their work. pend your evening at an art crawl! to experience downtown Nashville as a center Various area galleries offer rare op- for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys portunities to view diverse exhibi- making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashville- stions featuring many genres of artwork. Some downtown.com/play venues present live music, and many serve complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres. September 3 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo) September 2 – Franklin Friday Art Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ Crawl Houston is rich with art and music culture. Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and Check out groundbreaking art from the artist galleries, live music and refreshments make run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer- Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop- unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com September 10 – East Side Art September 3 – Downtown Nashville Stumble Saturday Art Crawl East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu- Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmo- Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from sphere and participating venues welcome you 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com 5 events circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main bitions, games, competitions, as well as food and stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring craft vendors. The 9 am–5 pm festival is family and blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs dog-friendly! thehermitage.com on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+).