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Greater Nashville September 2019 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife ® Shopping the nashville visitors guide Attractions Book Today, Limited Availability. Learn more at nashvillezoo.org Your Nashville Symphony Live at the Sch m h n OPENINGWEEKEND Tchaikovsky’s Fifth september5 12 to 14 september 15 BEYOND THE SCORE®: SHOSTAKOVICH’S FOURTH IS MUSIC DANGEROUS? september 27 & 28 september 29 HHALLOWEENALLOWEEN aatt HHOGWARTSOGWARTS october 3 to 5 october 5 at 11 am october 6 october 10 & 11 POPS SERIES WITH PARTNER SUPPORT FROM |NashvilleSymphony.org The Righteous Brothers, Jack Hanna and Boyz II Men presented without orchestra. nashville events this month’s feature DAILY Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tours Nashville Zoo: Backstage Pass Tours Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer 3777 Nolensville Pike. Think you’ve seen visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- everything Nashville Zoo has to offer? Think seat venue and country’s most famous show, in- again! Adventure behind the scenes to learn cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en- how keepers take care of the thousands of trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours Zoo animals, experience up-close encoun- are available seven days a week, featuring an all ters with animals not on exhibit and even get new immersive video experience. Tours are also the chance to feed a giant anteater, okapi, available following most Opry performances with bongo and giraffe. The Zoo also offers one- video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a- of-a-kind tours of its new, state-of-the-art lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center and its tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call renovated rhinoceros barn. Book your tour (615) 871-OPRY. online or at the ticket booth the day of (if available). nashvillezoo.org/guided-tours TUESDAYS AT LUNCHTIME Courtyard Concerts Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Enjoy free, rain-or-shine live lunchtime concerts in the courtyard. 11:45 am– 1 pm. library.nashville.org MARGARITA COLBURN MARGARITA TUESDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS TN State Museum Highlights Tours TN State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. Our free Museum Highlights tour is a great way to see some never-before-seen artifacts and hear some of the great stories of Tennessee history. 2–2:45 pm (except for holidays). tnmuseum.org TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS THURSDAY EVENINGS Grand Ole Opry September Sundown Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Since evening will feature multi-genre performances, 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences a variety of food trucks, craft beer and signature at the Opry, the show that made country music cocktails, local artisans, and Kidsville activities. 5– 9 famous. While performances from both legendary pm. musicianscornernashville.com entertainers and the latest country music acts are SEPTEMBER 1-2 the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also en- Nashville Sounds Home Games joy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take new stars, superstars, and legends of country mu- the family out to the ballgame when the Nashville sic on the stage where many of them got their start Sounds wrap up the season. nashvillesounds.com and some are experiencing the thrill for the very SEPTEMBER 3 first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month Open House at Dyer Observatory include the Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan, 1000 Oman Drive. Astronomers offer free tours of Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Jimmie Allen, the observatory including the Seyfert telescope. Crystal Gayle, Ashley McBryde, The Mavericks, The format is “open house” so you may arrive and Colt Ford, Oak Ridge Boys, and more! For Opry depart any time. For guided tours, make advance tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) reservations online. Suggested for ages 8 and up. 871-OPRY. dyer.vanderbilt.edu 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, Gerri Winchell Findley, Julia Johnson, David B Lile/davidblile.com 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 3–8 Performing Arts 10–14 TM Key Info 15 Maps 16 –18 Dining 20–21 Key Magazine Locations: Shopping & Services 22 Arizona Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Fort Worth Houston Memphis Milwaukee Nashville Attractions 24–30 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. SEPTEMBER 5 events Gulch Night Market 11th Avenue South and Laurel Street. Enjoy on boat racing with a cultural festival. Celebration Nashville’s Gulch area with local artisans, food and dances will be performed by the Chinese Arts drink vendors, entertainment, and a live DJ. Free Alliance of Nashville. Opening ceremony at 10 am, admission, and dogs are welcome. 3–9 pm. gulch- Races begin at 11 am. dragonboatnashville.com nightmarket.com SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 6-8 Tennessee Honey Festival Nashville Greek Fest Henderson Memorial Park, 151 East Main 4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-senso- Street, Hendersonville. Learn about the impor- ry experience of Greek hospitality and culture with tance of bees and other pollinators in middle savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and Tennessee. This event will include honey ven- tours. nashvillegreekfestival.com dors and food trucks, live music, unique arts and kids crafts, a VIBee Experience, interactive bee- SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 24 keeping classes and extraordinary exhibits. Free. The Huckabee Show tennesseehoneyfestival.com 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy SEPTEMBER 10-15 news, music, entertainment and fun with former Americana Music Festival & Conference Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his spe- Various locations. A must-attend event for anyone cial guests! Tickets are free. For ages 16+. Seating who loves the melting pot of Americana’s influences at 6:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome! Register online or including roots, folk, country, blues and soul-based call 833-HUCKABEE for more info. huckabeetix.tv music. Legendary artists, rising stars and industry professionals come together for four days of music SEPTEMBER 6-15 and education. The conference features numerous Tennessee State Fair panels, seminars and much more, proudly providing Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Nashville’s most educational music industry forum. Avenue. “The Heart of Tennessee” continues the Get the full schedule at americanamusic.org longstanding traditions of family entertainment, educational experiences and Volunteer state SEPTEMBER 13 pride. Experience thrilling rides at the Midway, the Full Moon Pickin’ Party wide variety of competitions, and mouth-watering Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory fair foods. tnstatefair.org Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- cles under the trees and around the grounds, while SEPTEMBER 7 three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Wine On The River No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North. Travel or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash through different global regions and sample welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$25, include water, wine, beer, and spirits specific to that region and soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. a restaurant featuring a culturally themed menu. warnerparks.org Take a break from your travels and enjoy the sooth- ing sounds of live music. wineontheriver.com SEPTEMBER 14 Dog Day Festival SEPTEMBER 7 Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue. Join Fairgrounds Speedway thousands of Nashvillians and their furry four- 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! legged friends for fun at Nashville’s longest-run- Admission: Adults $10; Senior & Military $8; Kids ning dog festival and celebration of everything (6–12) $5; free for 5 and under. fairgroundsspeed- pup. $5 admission, kids 10 and under free. All pro- waynashville.com ceeds benefit the Nashville Humane Association. SEPTEMBER 7 10 am–4 pm. nashvillehumane.org/dogday Dragon Boat Festival SEPTEMBER 14 East Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly Outloud Music Festival across from downtown. Cheer 1000 paddlers in 1519 Church Street. This Music Festival is a mu- 46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kong-style dragon sic-centric event with outloud entertainment, fea- boats, and celebrate the long tradition of drag- turing singers Greyson Chance, Kim Petras, Gia 5 events SEPTEMBER 17, 21 Nashville Soccer Club Woods, Katie Pruitt, John Cyrus and many more! First Tennessee Park. Cheer on soccer as they Rain or shine, all ages welcome. Tickets start at take