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WELCOME TO MUSIC CITY! Come early and stay late! Experience for yourself what makes Nashville special during the summer months. It’s a city that resonates with life and vibrates to the beat of every kind of song. It’s a wonderland of American music, Southern hospitality, unbelievable cuisine, and a boundless spectrum of nightlife. Come join us and together we will keep the music playing! SAVE THE DATE | AUGUST 10-12, 2021 | HTTPS://CONVENTION.NCBA.ORG/ GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE SUMMER Hit The Hall, Then Ride the Row — Kick off your Take A Timeless Journey — The Ryman Nashville experience with a day at the Country Music Auditorium, also called the “Mother Church of Hall of Fame and Museum. The world’s largest Country Music,” has had artists as diverse as Elvis popular music museum offers ever-changing Costello and Patsy Cline perform on its legendary exhibits featuring the legends of country music past stage since 1892. You can take a backstage tour and and today’s hottest stars. Then, grab a bite to eat at record your own song in the Ryman studio. The stars one of the museum’s two restaurants, 222: A of the Grand Ole Opry take the stage every Tuesday, Southern Eatery or Bajo Sexto, or take some time to Friday, and Saturday night (at the Ryman Auditorium explore the museum’s retail stores offering locally- November-January; at the Grand Ole Opry House made gifts, clothing and a comprehensive selection of books and music. After, February-October) with guest appearances by the biggest names in music. With tour Historic RCA Studio B, the famous recoding studio where Elvis recorded over 90 years of history, the Opry is the world’s longest-running broadcast and more than 200 songs. This tour departs daily from the Country Music Hall of shows no signs of slowing down. Fame and Museum. Not surprisingly, the heartbeat of Music City is driven by music — from country to classical. Nashville’s Newest Sounds — Honoring musicians from stars to studio players that represent Let The Music Move You — The National Museum all genres of music, the Musicians Hall of Fame and of African American Music is the only museum Museum is housed in the Nashville Municipal dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many Auditorium. From Hank Williams, Sr. to the Red Hot music genres created, influenced, and inspired by Chili Peppers, Motown to Southern Rock – there is African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated truly something of interest to everyone. Then stroll collections will share the story of the American up to the George Jones Museum on 2nd Avenue, soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical which offers visitors a never-before-seen look into the life and career of the heroes of the past into the present. musical icon. Visit The Home Of The Greek Gods — In Salute — Three U.S. Presidents called Tennessee Nashville’s Centennial Park, you’ll find the world’s home: Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon Johnson. You can revisit the past at Andrew in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon houses an art Jackson’s Hermitage, Home of the People’s President. gallery and museum as well as Alan LeQuire’s Athena Polk is buried on the grounds of the historic State Parthenos. Standing at almost 42 feet in height, Capitol building in downtown Nashville. Athena is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. Just a mile from The Parthenon is the LeQuire Gallery, where you can visit Alan in his studio and Honky Tonk Highway — Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, witness one of the nation’s premier sculptors. Legends Corner, The Second Fiddle, The Stage, Layla’s Bluegrass Inn, and Robert’s Western World Outdoor Concerts — Events like Musicians Corner are all experts at serving up cool longnecks and hot at Centennial Park, Full Moon Pickin’ Parties at Percy country music. You never know who you’ll see in Warner Park Equestrian Center, Bluebird on the these Lower Broadway clubs in the shadow of the Mountain at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, Music Ryman. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Gretchen in the Vines at Arrington Vineyards, and Live on the Wilson, Dierks Bentley, and other stars began their Green at Public Square Park bring the high notes to careers on Lower Broadway. the great outdoors. Head to Riverfront Park for a concert at the Ascend Amphitheater and take in the Special Events — Summer in Nashville is a season incredible views of downtown and the Cumberland River. full of festivals, food, and, of course, live music. CMA Fest might just be the hottest ticket in town as Retail, Dining, Live Music and More — Nashville’s country music stars take the stage for four days in newest hub for entertainment, Fifth + Broadway, is early June. The CMT Music Awards also take place changing the way Nashville lives, works, and plays during the downtown festival. Celebrate America’s with dining and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy a birthday with food, family fun, and live music unique array of premier shopping, world-class dining, along the banks of the Cumberland River during live music, and views of downtown. This multi-level Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th. Other popular events include Tomato Art mecca is a must-see, featuring more than 300,000 Fest, Wine on the River, Shakespeare in the Park, Brew at the Zoo, Music City Hot square feet of restaurants, retail and entertainment Chicken Festival, Taste of Music City, and more. Also, be sure to check out the along with space for residences, offices, and home to the National Museum of Nashville Sounds baseball games at the First Horizon Park in Germantown. African American Music. Looking for more shopping options? Stroll through the great antique stores and boutiques that fill neighborhoods like East Nashville, Germantown, 12South, and Hillsboro Village. Round out your Nashville shopping experience at one of our two malls, The Mall at Green Hills or Opry Mills. VisitMusicCity.com @VisitMusicCity.

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