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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

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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+). September 10 – Wine On The River Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. Travel through 10 different global regions and sample wine, beer, September 17 – Heritage Music Festival and spirits specific to that region and a restaurant Grassmere Historic Home, Nashville Zoo, 3777 featuring a culturally themed menu. Enjoy the Nolensville Road. The inaugural event, featur- soothing sounds of live jazz at Nashville’s largest ing singer-songwriter Jeff Black and a slew of tal- wine tasting event, with breathtaking views over- ent for all ages, will honor the Zoo’s history with looking downtown Nashville. wineontheriver.com Americana style music on the front lawn and living history demonstrations on the back. Grab a September 10, 29, 30 – Fairgrounds blanket and spend the day listening to great mu- Speedway sic while learning about the life and times of a few Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come Nashvillians over the last 200 years including the out and join us for the best priced sports ticket the last two residents of Grassmere Home. Event in Nashville! Admission $10; $8 seniors and chil- included in the cost of admission; food, souvenirs, dren 6-12; $5 military; 5 and under free. Free and additional activities available for purchase. 10 Bouncy Houses for the kids! Coolers allowed! fair- am-6 pm. nashvillezoo.org groundsspeedwaynashville.com September 17 – Music at the Mansion September 10-11 – Vintage Base Ball Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent Franklin. The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation 1802 Federal style brick home was once the cen- is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local terpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and now listed vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend or blankets and take in a base ball game played a memorable evening on the lawn listening to by 1860s rules. Games start on Saturday 10 am, 12 Big Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic pm, 2 pm; Sunday: 12 pm, 2:30 pm. boft.org basket, or purchase gourmet sandwiches, sides, sweets and beverages on site, starting at 7 pm. $5/ September 11, 18, 25 – Sundays LIVE! at person, $20/family car, members free, friendsoft- the Hermitage woriversmansion.org 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Experience the 19th century come to life! September 18 – Jazz on the Cumberland Interact with historic figures of all social classes and Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First backgrounds, meet beautiful farm animals and na- Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sun- tive wildlife, taste authentic southern biscuits, har- set, and watch the downtown skyline light up vest the plantation crops, meet with soldiers from overlooking the Cumberland River. You’ll hear the War of 1812 and the Civil War, learn to duel some of the area’s best local, regional, and na- like a Tennessee gentleman, and much more! 12 tional jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets wel- noon–5 pm. thehermitage.com come. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, water September 11, 25 – Titans Football slides, and food trucks. Free evening event (5:30–8 Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the Tennessee Titans September 11 vs. Minnesota pedestrian street bridge. Vikings and September 25 vs. Oakland Raiders, both at 12 pm. titansonline.com September 16-18 – African Street Festival Hadley Park, 1037 28th Avenue North. This free September 16 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party family-oriented festival includes the cultures of Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory the Caribbean, North, Central and South America Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in 6 and other places around the world where African in the Kids’ Tent and demonstrations from artisans culture is represented. Highlights include the aimed to educate as they create pieces in front Children’s Pavilion, arts and crafts, drumming, of your eyes. Friday and Saturday 10 am–6 pm, dance, storytelling, tasty authentic African, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Free and open to the public. American and other cuisines; an eclectic mix of tennesseecrafts.org live music – African, reggae, Latin, R&B, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, country, blues, African drumming, September 23-25 – Nashville Flea spoken word, dance, and more! A cultural and Market educational experience for all! aacanashville.org The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find September 20-25 – Americana Music a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, Festival & Conference jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand- 200 acts performing in 14 music venues across made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of Music City. Legendary artists, rising stars and in- other items each month, at one of the top ten dustry professionals come together for four days flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven- of music and education. The conference features dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy- numerous panels, seminars and much more, ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday proudly providing Nashville’s most educational 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– music industry forum. Get the full schedule at 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org americanamusic.org. September 27, 29 – Nashville Predators September 23-25 – Fall Craft Fair Preseason Home Games Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One-of- Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL a-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are per- hockey in Smashville on September 27 vs. Florida fect gifts for friends, family… and yourself! Enjoy Panthers at 2:30 pm; September 29 vs. Columbus food from area vendors, family-friendly activities Blue Jackets at 6 pm. predators.nhl.com

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September 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29- 30 – Picture Perfect Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining September at the Nashville Symphony and entertainment experience offers a premium Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony buffet and professional theater. In Picture Perfect, Place. Packages may be purchased from the Ron Mallory has girl trouble. It seems his dream Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. girl is just that – a dream who only exists in his Concerts this month: September 9: Ben Folds imagination and the picture frames he bought at with the Nashville Symphony; September 11: Walmart! His buddy Bill has girl troubles too, but Boyz II Men with the Nashville Symphony at of a totally different kind – his girl doesn’t exist Ascend Amphitheater; September 22-24: Mahler’s either but he has to convince a lawyer she does. Second; September 26: Hal Holbrook in Mark Enter Valerie (a girl from Rent-a-Date) and Trixie Twain Tonight!; September 29: Peter Cetera. (the pizza delivery girl), and suddenly you have For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 more women, real or imagined, than either man between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday can handle. Performances Thursday, Friday and or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. at nashvillesymphony.org. dinnertheatre.com

September at the Ryman Auditorium September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 – 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- Puss In Boots time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Wishing Chair’s newest creation pays homage Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s to Tom Tichenor’s first ever puppet show at the outstanding lineup: September 3: Just for Men Nashville Public Library in 1938. This colorful show presents The National Beard & Moustache features an original jazzy score by Nashville singer- Championships; September 10: Brian Regan; songwriter Chris Walters. Brand new marionettes September 11: The Kidz Bop created by Wishing Chair will tell the story of a Kids: Life of the Party Tour; clever cat, an innocent boy and one hungry ogre. September 15: Lake Street Dive Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking with Rubblebucket; September garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org 25: Melanie Martinez with Handsome Ghost; September 26: 3 Doors Down September 2– Snap on 2&4 with Pop Evil and Red Sun Rising; September 27: The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Guitarist Yusuf / Cat Stevens (pictured); September 30: John James DaSilva will assemble a band and mu- Prine with Amanda Shires. Buy tickets at Ryman sic for a contemporary album project to be box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticket- released in the fall. Soft drinks and bottled master outlets or call (615) 458-8700. water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $25, High school and college students: $15. September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 30 – nashvillejazz.org Music at the Frist Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Bye Bye Liver: free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays The Nashville Drinking Play and Fridays at 6 pm. September 1: Folksinger Nina Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-

8 paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the welcome, including originals. Great for ear train- drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience ing, developing chops, and learning new tunes. members participate in Would You Rather, Name Relaxed environment similar to porch-sitting and That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. pickin’ with friends. Come with at least a couple byebyeliver.com/nashville tunes you’d like to play and an open mind. Ages 12–up. nashville.gov September 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bluegrass Jam September 6, 13, 20, 27 – The Doyle Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- and Debbie Show sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold love letter to the country music community and its beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. you get here.” The evening entertainment begins The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Courtyard 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com Concerts Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Bring September 9-11, 13-18 – Evita lunch and enjoy a different live outdoor concert Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts each Tuesday, 11:45 am–1 pm. September 6: Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Activist, suffragist, Viktor Krauss (instrumental with nods to classic and venerated celebrity, Eva Perón captivated a rock and jazz); September 13: The WannaBeatles nation as Argentina’s First Lady. The international (Beatles music at its best); September 20: musical sensation Evita chronicles her life and Songwriters Session with Marshall Chapman, work, from her humble beginnings in the rural Gary Nicholson and Don Henry; September 27: lowlands of South America through her ascent to Paul Burch & WPA Ballclub (music of the late fame, fortune, and untimely death. Broadway pow- 1920’s genre-bending superstar Jimmie Rodgers). erhouse Eden Espinosa and Tony award-winner nashvillepubliclibrary.org Anthony Crivello star in Studio Tenn and TPAC’s custom-designed presentation, using the finest September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Acoustic talents from Nashville and New York. Following Pickin’ Party its initial debut as rock opera concept album in Centennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue 1976, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash North. Bring an acoustic instrument, join the cir- hit stage production swept the 1980 Tony Awards, cle and play along every Tuesday evening from and has since been performed all over the world. 7–9 pm at Centennial Park. All styles of music studiotenn.com

Shakespeare Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. 6 pm: Food and drink vendors, Talking Shakespeare with nightly special in the guest speakers; 6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance Park begins. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org

September 1-2, 8-9 September 3-5, 10-11, 15-18 Macbeth The Comedy of Errors Performed by the Nashville Shakespeare Shakespeare’s shortest and zaniest play gets a Festival Apprentice Company, Macbeth is uniquely Nashville spin with original music by something wicked and wild. Set here and now, singer-songwriter-musicians David Olney, Lari Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy takes on new White, Stan Lawrence and Jack Kingsley. Set levels of horror as Macbeth and the audience in an Ephesus that looks a lot like Nashville in are caught in the spell of the three weird sisters the late 1960s, this family-friendly comedy will and the witchy Queen Hecate. Parental guid- get your toes tapping and your belly laughing. ance is recommended, as murder and madness Two sets of identical twins, a troupe of madcap are the prevalent themes. characters and a kicking country band will make for a most memorable summer evening.

9 performing arts artistic director Paul Vasterling, with music by Sergei Prokofiev performed live by the Nashville September 9-11, 15-18 – The Patron Symphony. A final stroke of midnight changes it Saint of Losing Sleep all when a beautiful princess, handsome prince Darkhorse Chapel, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Actors and glass slipper come together on stage for a Bridge, a professional theatre company, has pro- sparkling rendition of the fairytale Cinderella. Two duced over 85 plays, including 14 world premieres menacing stepsisters (hilariously played by men) and 60 Nashville premieres. When insomniac Ada, inject a little bit of humor into this whimsical love a call center representative, receives a call from a story that chances fate. A refreshing take on the woman in need, she takes a trip to try and help her. classic tale, Vasterling’s Cinderella shows that any- Unfortunately, things go terribly wrong and Ada thing can happen with a little magic and determi- must confront her regrets, past and present, if she’s nation. For all ages, 2 hours, including 2 intermis- ever going to sleep again. Tickets: $25/advance, sions. nashvilleballet.com $30/door. Shows at 7 pm. actorsbridge.org September 17 – Bluebird on the Mountain September 14, 22, 28 – Music City Roots Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the op- Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- portunity to stargaze through the grand telescope hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singer- music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re- songwriters Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman, served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and Don Schlitz with special guest Jellyroll Johnson under. musiccityroots.com will perform under Dyer’s open-air canopy. A $125 “carload ticket” allows you to bring up September 15, 17, 25, 25, 28 – Afflicted: to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 5 pm. Daughters of Salem dyer.vanderbilt.edu Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. The untold tale of the girls of Salem in 1691. Abigail September 22 – Poet’s Corner Williams, Ann Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren, Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusi- and Betty Paris meet with the slave, Tituba, deep asts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. in the dark woods of Puritan New England. Denied This month features art photographer and poet all outlets for imagination, the girls unite in secret Lola White. Free and open to the public, 7–8 pm. society. When the girls force Tituba to tell their for- scarrittbennett.org tunes, they ignite a crucible of events that burns out of control, leading straight to the infamous September 22, 29 – Opry Country Salem Witch Trials. In award-winning playwright Classics Laurie Brooks’ fictionalized look into peer politics Emanating from the Ryman Auditorium during and teenage rebellion, alliances will be formed and the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics betrayed, promises made and broken, power taken is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and fea- and lost – and through secrets, gossip, fear, lies and tures performances of the country music the world accusations, these young girls ignite a crucible of knows best performed by legends of the genre as dark events that will brand them amongst the most well as the rising stars the legends have influenced. notorious teenagers in American history. Following The fall run begins September 22, featuring perfor- each performance, audience members will have the mances from Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, chance to participate in a unique post-show forum and more. (615) 871-OPRY, opry.com to delve into the themes of the play, a trademark of September 27 – Music in the Meadow Brooks’ plays. The resolution of the play will happen Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, in the forum. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening September 16-18 – Nashville Ballet with jazz vocalist Christina Watson and her quartet presents Cinderella of world-class musicians. Enjoy a hike and meet James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Choreography 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/person, $75/car and story interpretation by Nashville Ballet’s owlshill.org

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Aquarium Restaurant Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur- Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur- Cantina Laredo ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish 592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic selections from burgers to seafood platters. After Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin- your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next a great destination for lunch, dinner or special outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com Claim Jumper Café Lula at the Ryman Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and fam- 116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula ily. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s selection of freshly prepared items including fish, main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers you in the middle of the excitement. The menu and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. claimjumper.com

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12 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891- from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. 4488, thesmilingelephant.com Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering songs made famous by legendary artists and to- 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall ® day’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star of Fame and Museum. Serving Southern comfort Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is foods. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, downtown views. Open Monday–Saturday, 11 nashvillenightlife.com am–2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 Rainforest Café pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) 291-6759 This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi- 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— Mon.-Fri. ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, (615) 891-4488 Open for dinner Sat. 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 Elephant 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant 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-

360 Bistro Husk Silo Great wine and food Brilliant fresh food Gourmet farm food 6000 Highway 100 37 Rutledge Street 1121 Fifth Avenue North (615) 353-5604 (615) 256-6565 (615) 750-2912 The 404 Kitchen Josephine Silly Goose

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Nashville has various shopping pockets ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– all around the city. 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Cotton-Eyed Joe Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, Located on the corner of Second Avenue and venues and other memorable attractions. Check Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur- enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more ar- nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit eas throughout and surrounding Music City. the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. The Cat Shoppe Call (615) 726-3302 for more information. 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon- Country Music Hall of Fame Museum fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom- Store mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto- and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.

The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- • Hard to find toys er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– • Books, purses, statues Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

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20 The Hermitage Museum Store items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele- Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora- accessories you need to outfit your southern style. tive accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Opry Originals Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup- (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous port the activities and programs of the museum. “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic The Johnny Cash Museum Store country music attractions, Opry Originals brings 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, and country music’s contemporary culture for a mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) shopping experience like no other. 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. The Opry Shop Opry Mills Mall 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry Tennessee’s largest outlet and experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, value retail shopping, dining and located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the entertainment destination with place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all more than 200 stores, including ages. Open seven days a week. several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores in- Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop clude: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex- Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers in- custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven clude Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, days a week. Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear The Tennessee Museum Store and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect home to a variety of family dining and entertain- place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest toys and other items. Discount offered to museum Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in members, state employees and military personnel. true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Woodcuts Gallery and Framing Mills’ Entertainment Stage. 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone 65 South and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com has everything Nashville all in one place, including

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22 CARNTON PLANTATION COUNTRY MUSIC 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton HALL OF FAME® AND Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was MUSEUM a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, 2222 Fifth Avenue fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, South. You haven’t seen museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, Nashville if you haven’t a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open visited the largest 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm popular music museum on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining CENTENNIAL PARK films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon- country music from its pre-commercial roots in the ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk- nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his- Explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, ’70s in the exhibit Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville dog park, exercise trail and much more. Cats: A New Music City. Other collections on display feature Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley (through CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND September 6), Zac Brown Band, and Alabama. MUSEUM OF ART Charlie Daniels: Million Mile Reflectionsopens 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar- September 23. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Upgrade dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis houses American, European, and contemporary and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the art. Themed art installations in the gardens change Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org 23 This delicious berry-flavored nutrient drink has the antioxidant equivalent of more than 10 servings of fruits and vegetables

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24 FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS attractions 919 Broadway. There is always something to mar- vel over in the spacious galleries of this magnifi- trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours cent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift are available seven days a week February-October Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. fristcenter.org featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry per- GRAND OLE OPRY formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-run- For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind ning live radio show features the best in country, the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. to appear this month include Loretta Lynn, THE HERMITAGE Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Cyrus, Ronnie Milsap, Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Montgomery Gentry Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful (pictured), Chris Janson, heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include Old Dominion, Crystal slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for Gayle, and more! his family. Special garden and farm tours are given Shows: Tuesday, Friday seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- and Saturday at 7 pm. ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13– GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS 18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with seat venue and country’s most famous show, in- ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en-

25 attractions JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM 119 Third Avenue South. HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE Featuring the largest collec- Step back in time to an era when the work was hard tion of Johnny Cash memora- but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. bilia in the world, the museum From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s Double- has everything from his earli- Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life est childhood artifacts to the was like when time seemed to move at a slower last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and buildings in a living history, nineteenth-century 40- interactive technology and include stage cos- acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours tumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and available. Special programs and activities through- handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family out the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off members and notable friends. Experience a three- Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open dimensional walk through the life and legend of May 15–October 15, Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm, this international icon. From handwritten lyrics (931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B Hendersonville, this museum holds the very es- 1611 Roy Acuff Place, sence of the man. Find the largest selection of Music Row. Known as one Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in of the world’s most im- the Museum Store. Staff members include Cash portant recording studios family members and friends who love to share where more than 35,000 songs were brought to stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and cof- am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of fee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open Fame® and Museum. Call (615) 416-2001 or go to 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, countrymusichalloffame.com. johnnycashmuseum.com

26 “You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight!” —Wynonna

• 2 Hour Musical Biography • 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s) • 6 Eras of the King’s Career • 30 Songs • 5 Costume Changes • 1 Performer!

“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.” —DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer

“Great job, heck of a perfrrmance! You just go all out to make sure you do Mondays and Thursdays everything just right!” 6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show —Charlie Chase, TV Personality Call for Tickets: (615) 758-0098 TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER “A must-see show!” 2416 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE —Country Weekly Magazine www.thenashvilleking.com

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, from A to Z. One of the few museums in North across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel America to specialize in European cars, with and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fas- Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas the show features songs made famous by leg- of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and endary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest flight trainers to his invention of an alternative stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, method to musical notation – is on permanent “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and display. Over 45 marques representing North and others. There is entertainment for the entire fam- South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your ily. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com. THE LOTZ HOUSE 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The NASHVILLE ZOO Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle 3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the ev- of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques eryday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian par- a value ticket available which includes Carnton rots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your tick- Plantation and The Carter House, located across et to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, the street. For more information, call (615) 790- red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! 7190 or visit LotzHouse.com. In between your animal adventures, be sure to take

27 a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey around our 66,000-square- foot Jungle Gym, or RANCHeven DRESSING step back in time on the walking tour at our Unique Gift Items Grassmere Historic Home CloudedRetroClothing leopard by and Farm. (615) 833-1534, Starzoo Treatment guest nashvillezoo.org Rachel Baldwin 2407 12th Ave. South Western Wear (615) 297-4242 Stage Wear Be on the forefront of the anti- [email protected] TOWN TROLLEY TOURS www.katyk.com Downtown (See map pages 18-19)Open. 7Don’t Days Just a Week Visit aging movement! Join a company photo: Carie Thompson that has successfully outlined the Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours cont. from pg. 27 biomarkers of human renewal and for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and regeneration. ryMAN AuDiToriuM 2003well andresearched 2004 Pollstar historical Concert factsIndustry on Awards the 100 "Theater minute Of Thetour. Year". With Located 15 convenient in downtown stopsNashville, along 116 Fifththe Avenueroute, Unprecedented Resources North.guests A canNational disembark Historic andLandmark, enjoy the attractions, Ryman continues shop- Uncompromising Values As itsping more-than-100-year and dining. Discover music tradition Music by Row, offering Marathon the best Pharmaceuticals Go Natural inMotor entertainment. Works, theBuilt Riverfront, as a church Ryman in 1892, Auditorium, the Ryman famouslyCountry served Music as Hallthe homeof Fame, of the Broadway Grand Ole Opry– Honky from The Aging Code Has Been 1943-1974,Tonk Row, and wasthe completelyParthenon renovated and inmuch, 1994. 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Travelocity trolleytours.com Comfort Of Your Home has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best PlacesTHE PARTHENONto Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a "By the year 2010, an additional $1 row.Located Call (615)889-3060, in Centennial or log Parkonto www.ryman.comoff of West forEnd an trillion ANNUALLY will be devoted eventAvenue, schedule. this Nashville treasure is recognized as to slow down the effects of aging.” SoneECON of dthe F Iworld’sddLE most impressive scale reproduc- Traditiontions of livesan ancient at Second classic. Fiddle. 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Visit the webunusual site at at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com. all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. radnorlake.org cont. on pg. 30 28page 2 8 RYMAN AUDITORIUM attractions 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER world-class entertainment year round. Established 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmo- the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. sphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box elements that will challenge kids and adults both Office, or ryman.com. mentally and physically. Throughout the Tower you will find one of a kind music themed elements that RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established (615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. 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29 attractions he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Free admission. DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend park- continue to give standing ovations at every show. ing at the state employee parking lots west of A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tick- the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more ets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324. at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens tnmuseum.org at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! On view at the State thenashvilleking.com Museum is an Egyptian mummy, almost 3,500 THE UPPER ROOM years old, that was first 1908 Grand Avenue, brought to Tennessee midtown. An active and exhibited at the chapel and museum, State Capitol in 1860. The Upper Room features a nearly TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977 life-size wood carv- Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley ing of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener- and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful gar- gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley den. View Christian artwork dating back to the features all six eras of the King’s career, including 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery ex- over 30 songs and five costume changes, and hibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during to Russia. The legend lives Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquil- on in Nashville’s first and ity of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. only continuously running Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed show paying tribute to the holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit King in Music City, where chapel.upperroom.org.

The Upper Room Chapel, Museum, and Bookstore A Space for Prayer and Reflection in the Heart of Music City

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