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SEPTEMBER 1-3 this month’s feature Nashville Sounds Home Games House of Cards First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take 119 3rd Avenue South, Lower Level. the family out to the ballgame when the Nashville Nashville’s newest and most unique dining Sounds wrap up the season vs. Memphis Redbirds. and entertainment experience! Located un- nashvillesounds.com derground, the venue offers an evening for SEPTEMBER 7-8 guests unlike any other in the history of the Middle Tennessee Celtic Festival & South. House of Cards celebrates the art Highland Games of magic, classic American cuisine and fine Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encour- The annual festival opens Friday evening with aged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rocking Celtic music featuring The American rare collections and be entertained by some Rogues, The Nashville Celts, and The Secret of America’s top magicians who are stationed Commonwealth. Bring lawn chairs on Saturday throughout the venue to provide mind bog- for a fun-filled day of music, dancing, exhibitions, gling illusions and tricks all evening long. games, competitions, as well as food and craft To further enhance the experience, House vendors. thehermitage.com of Cards has a dress code and no-photog- raphy policy to ensure the privacy of guests. SEPTEMBER 7-9 Reservations are required. Complimentary Nashville Greek Fest tickets to magic performances in the show- 4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-sensory room are included with purchase of a din- experience of Greek hospitality and culture with ner entree. For more information about our savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and dress code or to book a reservation, visit tours. $3 tickets, free for 12 and under, military, po- hocnashville.com or call (615) 730-8326. lice and fire personnel (with ID). Free parking and shuttle (limited hours). nashvillegreekfestival.com SEPTEMBER 7-16 TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & Tennessee State Fair SATURDAYS Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. “The Heart of 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are Tennessee” continues the performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in longstanding traditions September, plus Wednesdays September 12-26. of family entertainment, Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized au- educational experiences diences at the Opry, the show that made country and Volunteer state pride. music famous. While performances from both Experience thrilling rides at the Midway, the wide legendary entertainers and the latest country mu- variety of competitions, and mouth-watering fair sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, foods. tnstatefair.org you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 18, 19 of on the stage where many of them The Huckabee Show got their start and some are experiencing the thrill 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. Be for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear part of a live studio audience and enjoy news, mu- this month include , sic, entertainment and fun with former Governor of Band, , , Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his special guests! (pictured), , and more! For Tickets are free. For ages 16+. Seating at 6:30 Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call pm. Walk-ins welcome! Register online or call (615) 871-OPRY. 833-HUCKABEE for more info. huckabeetix.tv

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4 SEPTEMBER 8 events Dragon Boat Festival East Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly SEPTEMBER 11-16 across from downtown. Cheer 1000 paddlers in Americana Music Festival & Conference 46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kong-style dragon Various locations. A must-attend event for any- boats, and celebrate the long tradition of dragon one who loves the melting pot of Americana’s boat racing with a cultural festival. Celebration influences including roots, folk, country, blues and dances will be performed by the Chinese Arts soul-based music. Legendary artists, rising stars Alliance of Nashville. Opening ceremony at and industry professionals come together for four 10 am, Races begin at 11 am, Drummer’s pa- days of music and education. The conference fea- rade at 1 pm, Award Ceremony at 4:30 pm. tures numerous panels, seminars and much more, cumberlandrivercompact.org proudly providing Nashville’s most educational music industry forum. Get the full schedule at SEPTEMBER 8 Kidsville Family Festival americanamusic.org. Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. A fun- SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27 filled day of activities including crafts, inflatable Opry Country Classics lawn games, face painting, scavenger hunt, food 2804 Opryland Drive. Beginning at the Opry and lat- trucks, and more! 10 am–3 pm. kidsvilleonline.org er emanating from the historic during the spring season, Opry Country Classics SEPTEMBER 8 Wine On The River is hosted by Opry member and fea- tures the country music the world knows best, Riverfront Park, 100 1st Avenue North. Travel performed by legends of the genre and the rising through different global regions and sample wine, stars those legends have influenced. The fall run beer, and spirits specific to that region and a res- begins Thursdays starting on September 13. For taurant featuring a culturally themed menu. Take tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing 871-OPRY. sounds of live music. wineontheriver.com

5 events SEPTEMBER 21, 25 Nashville Predators Preseason Games SEPTEMBER 14-16 , 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL Music City Food + Wine Festival hockey in Smashville on September 21 vs. Tampa Bicentennial Park and Walk of Fame Park. The per- Bay Lightning and September 25 vs. Carolina fect excursion for any food, wine, or spirits lover! All Hurricanes, both games at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com weekend long, mingle with chefs and indulge in ar- SEPTEMBER 21-23 tisanal food, wine, beer, and spirits from more than Nashville Flea Market 80 purveyors. musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, SEPTEMBER 15 Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of Dog Day Festival gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue. Join thou- tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hun- sands of Nashvillians and their furry companions for dreds of thousands of other items each month, a day jam packed with four-legged fun at Nashville’s at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. longest-running dog festival and celebration of Dealers and vendors from 30 states. Free admis- everything pup. $5 admission, kids 10 and under sion; parking $5. nashvilleexpocenter.org free. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Humane SEPTEMBER 21-23 Association. nashvillehumane.org/dogday African Street Festival SEPTEMBER 16 Hadley Park, 1037 28th Avenue North. This free Jazz on the Cumberland Concert Series family-oriented festival includes the cultures of Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First the Caribbean, North, Central and South America Street. Enjoy great live music and the downtown and other places around the world where African skyline overlooking the Cumberland River. Hear culture is represented. Highlights include the some of the area’s best regional and national jazz Children’s Pavilion, arts and crafts, storytelling, tasty artists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and authentic African, American and other cuisines; an food will be available for purchase from local food eclectic mix of live music – African, reggae, Latin, trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play R&B, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, country, blues, African zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and drumming, spoken word, dance, and more! A cul- water slides. Free; 5:30–8 pm; plenty of free park- tural and educational experience for all! Free ad- ing in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge. mission and parking. aacanashville.org SEPTEMBER 16, 30 SEPTEMBER 28 Titans Football Full Moon Pickin’ Party , 1 Titans Way. It’s football fever Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory in Nashville when the tailgating season begins! Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans Sept. 16 vs. cles under the trees and around the grounds, while Houston Texans; Sept. 30 vs. Eagles. three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Both games at 12 noon. titansonline.com No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash SEPTEMBER 18, 22, 29 Nashville Soccer Club welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$25, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Cheer warnerparks.org on Nashville SC at their home matches Sept. 18 vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies; Sept. 22 vs. Charleston SEPTEMBER 28 Battery, and Sept. 29 vs. New York Red Bulls II. All Bootlegger’s Bash games at 7:30 pm. nashvillesc.com Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. This annual fundraiser is inspired by the SEPTEMBER 21 Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market rich bootlegging history of Williamson County. Bootlegger’s Bash is an event which features all 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Shop and dine with vari- things truly Southern: sampling of local whiskeys, ous local artisans, restaurants and shops, locally delicious Southern cooking, and a lively band—all raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cock- in the garden at Carnton under twinkling lights tails, craft beer, local wine, and more! Live music and and lush greenery. Tickets must be purchased in family-friendly activities. 5–9 pm. Free admission. advance. boft.org nashvillefarmersmarket.org 6 ADVENTURE RESTAURANT • GROUP TOURS EDUCATION PROGRAMS • BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS • GROUP MENUS • GIFT SHOP

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OPRY MILLS MALL | (615) 649-0785 www.claimjumper.com 7 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. performing This month’s outstanding lineup: Sept. 7: Lucero; Sept. 8: Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite; arts Sept. 9: American Idol Live!; Sept. 13: Opry Country Classics; Sept. 14: ; Sept. 15: Loverboy; Sept. 16: k.d. lang; Sept. 18: An Evening with Old Dominion & Friends; Sept. 19: Nashville Awards; Sept. 20: Opry Country Classics; Sept. 21: BORNS; Sept. 25: Daughtry; Sept. 26: CAM; Sept. 27: Opry Country Classics; Sept. 28: Anderson East; Sept. 29: Kansas; Sept. 30: . Buy tickets at Ryman box office, SEPTEMBER AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster out- Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony lets or call (615) 458-8700. Place. Ticket packages may be purchased from the SUNDAY EVENINGS Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Become Bluegrass Jam a season ticket holder and receive added benefits! Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- Concerts this month: Sept. 6: Music City Mariachi sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- presents “México en el Corazón” (free family event, tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold open to the public); Sept. 8: Bernstein Centennial beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until Opening Night; Sept. 9: Symphony Under you get here.” Showtime 8 pm. stationinn.com the Stars featuring Beethoven’s Emperor and Respighi’s Pines of Rome (at ); TUESDAY EVENINGS Sept. 13-15: Emanuel Ax Plays Brahms; Sept. Acoustic Pickin’ Party 16: Chris Isaak (without orchestra); Sept. 23: Reese Centennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue Witherspoon: Whiskey in a Teacup Tour (without or- North. Bring an acoustic instrument and join the chestra); Sept. 27-29: Kristin Chenoweth with the circle, 7–9 pm. All styles of music, including origi- Nashville Symphony; Sept. 29: Pirates! The Quest nals. Great for developing chops, and learning for Blackbeard’s Treasure. nashvillesymphony.org. new tunes. Bring a couple tunes you’d like to play and an open mind. Ages 12–up. nashville.gov SEPTEMBER AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre AFTERNOONS of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 The Music of Nashville: A Magical Journey Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley music at the Drive. Take a historical 60 year ride through some of Nashville’s biggest hits, and the stories behind wineries them! Performed by hot up-and-coming artists who are backed by a fantastic first-call Nashville Pack a picnic, bring your friends, lawn chairs band, they will bring you to your feet! Tickets avail- and/or blankets, and enjoy free music in local able online, day of show or call (615) 969-6349. vineyards. Wines available for purchase. (more info on page 27) themusicofnashville.com SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS THURSDAY EVENINGS Arrington Vineyards Music in the Vines Speakeasy Swing at Rudys 6211 Patton Road, Arrington. Enjoy live jazz Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Nashville’s in the courtyard, and bluegrass bands by the only jazz club features 1930s-1940s live music with Grand Barn. Saturdays 4–8 pm, Sundays 2–6 vintage swing dancing, a New Orleans inspired pm. arringtonvineyards.com menu and tipsy cocktails. rudysjazzroom.com SEPTEMBER 1, 29 Beachaven Winery Jazz on the Lawn THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS Music at the Frist 1100 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville. Get your sway on Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. to Randy Moore on ​Sept. 1; CJQ on Sept. 29. Enjoy free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, 6 pm. 6:30–9:30 pm.beachavenwinery.com fristcenter.org

8 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS Ray Stevens Show art CabaRay Showroom, 5724 River Road. Ray crawls Stevens and his fabulous A-Team band will take rea galleries offer rare opportunities you down memory lane with songs and stories to view diverse exhibitions featuring from Ray’s legendary career. Showtime 7:30 pm, a many genres of artwork. Some venues pres- dinner seating at 6 pm. Come early to experi- ent live music, and many serve complimen- ence the rockin’ Piano Bar with live music from 5 tary wine. These monthly gatherings are an pm until showtime and post show until closing. opportunity to meet the artists, buy and sup- (615) 327-4630, raystevenscabaray.com port their work. SATURDAY EVENINGS Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play SEPTEMBER 1 Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive at- drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience mosphere and participating venues wel- members participate in Would You Rather, Name come you to galleries open 6–9 pm, with That Tune, and more. byebyeliver.com/nashville trolleys making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. SEPTEMBER 1 nashvilledowntown.com/play Steel Magnolias The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. The Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston theater presents thrilling performances for family Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ audiences and scrumptious dining at an affordable Houston is rich with art and music culture. price. thelarrykeetontheatre.org Check out groundbreaking art from the art- ist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 6-9 commercial galleries on Hagan Street along Frankenstein with popups, beginning at 6 pm. Don’t miss Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin. Art + Activism, a showcase of works from Pushing the limits of science and morality in his Oasis Center students at The Gallery at Fort search for love and purpose, Victor Frankenstein Houston, 2020 Lindell Avenue. am-wh.com unleashes a creation that he cannot control. Based on Mary Shelley’s gothic novel. studiotenn.com SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 1-3, 7-9 Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl Shakespeare in the Park Charming shops and galleries, live music and Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West refreshments make Franklin a great place to End Avenue. Shakespeare’s classical be 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, explores SEPTEMBER 15 the duality of love in a magical, transformative East Side Art Stumble production that asks: if we are in love are we ever East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, in control? 6 pm: Food and drink vendors, Talking and studios stretch across the neighbor- Shakespeare with nightly special guest speakers; hoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. 6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance begins. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org eastsideartstumble.com SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 Courtyard Concerts SEPTEMBER 22 Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Bring Jefferson Street Art Crawl lunch and enjoy a free, live outdoor concert, rain The crawl happens up and down Jefferson, or shine. 11:45 am–1 pm, nashvillepubliclibrary.org starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 25 The Doyle and Debbie Show Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event en- gages community and highlights art along Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious this historic art corridor as well as the North love letter to the country music community and its Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted.

9 performing arts SEPTEMBER 13-15, 21-23, 26-30 Tuck Everlasting The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off After adventuring beyond her white picket fence, beautifully. Tickets: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com “good girl” Winnie Foster meets the energetic SEPTEMBER 6-8, 13-16, 19-23 teenager Jesse Tuck, who leads her on an unex- Avenue Q pected, magical journey. Soon she is faced with Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing an extraordinary question: If you could choose to Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Who says pup- live forever, would you? Based on the best-selling pet shows are just for kids? Join the Nashville Rep novel by Natalie Babbitt, this heartfelt Broadway on a musical tour where humans and puppets musical is full of soaring melodies and mischief. alike confront the everyday challenges of adult nashvillechildrenstheatre.org life: falling in love, finding your purpose, and fight- SEPTEMBER 20-22, 26-29 ing the urge to stay in your apartment forever. Newsies nashvillerep.org Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. SEPTEMBER 7, 13 Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies Nashville Jazz Workshop Evenings is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic news- The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. “Snap on 2&4” boy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” welcomes pianist Anthony Belfiglio on Sept. 7, Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by performing repertoire from great hard bop bands a true story, Newsies contains a timeless message like Horace Silver Quintet, Art Blakey and the Jazz for the whole family. Nashville’s original barn and Messengers. “Cabaret at the Workshop” will feature most unique dining and entertainment experience vocalist Carolyn German on Sept. 13. Soft drinks offers a premium buffet and professional theater. and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. dinnertheatre.com Tickets: $25, High school and college students: $15. SEPTEMBER 21 nashvillejazz.org Music City Improv SEPTEMBER 12, 25 Third Coast Comedy Club, Marathon Village, Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series 1310 Clinton Avenue. This high octane show from Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Nashville’s longest running improv troupe features Avenue. Lunchtime jazz from 11:30 am–1:30 pm, live and video sketch comedy. Shows are consid- free. nashville.gov ered PG-13 and are a mix of short form and long form. musiccityimprov.com

especially for kids 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Ages 3-12, but all are wel- come. nashvillepubliclibrary.org Wishing Chair Puppet Productions Nashville Public Library Children’s Theatre, 615 SATURDAY MORNINGS Church Street. Enjoy 30-minute enchanting pro- Kidsville Story Time ductions, free of charge. Limited free parking for Inside The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue. 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. Kids ages 12 and younger will explore a different Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Story Time: weekly theme and create a related piece of art. Meet the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary Free, 11–11:45 am. kidsvilleonline.org as they sing, juggle and read books with pup- SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 4-9 pet friends Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, and Jimmy Giraffe. Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Showtimes 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am. For ages Street. Star light, star bright, first star we see… 6 and under. wait a minute… little star isn’t in the nighttime Friday & Saturday Mornings: Puss in Boots, a sky! Where can it be? It’s up to two stalwart jazz infused puppet version of the classic Brother’s starkeepers to search the galaxy and solve this Grimm story, opens Sept. 7. A tiny kitty cat with a cosmic cliffhanger in an interactive theatrical ex- mighty wit guides an innocent boy to riches and perience designed for the youngest of theater happiness beyond his wildest dreams! Showtimes goers. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

10 SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 27-29 to answer the timeless question – can true love The Civil War conquer all? nashvilleballet.com Street Theatre Company, 6727 Charlotte Pike. SEPTEMBER 22 Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts and Music in the Meadow the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, and Walt Whitman, The Civil War is a thrilling and Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening awe-inspiring “dramatic theatrical concert.” This with trio Fairground Saints. Enjoy a hike and meet epic thematic revue puts a human face on the Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at greatest tragedy of American history, exploring the 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $100/car (6 people). experiences of the soldiers and leaders who fought owlshill.org for their way of life. It also examines the lives of the lovers and families whom they left behind, as well SEPTEMBER 22 as the hopes and fears of the slaves whose free- Bluebird on the Mountain dom was at stake. This musical passionately asks us Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive. to consider our beliefs about freedom, honor and Pack a picnic for an outdoor concert with singer- faith. streettheatrecompany.org Marshall Chapman, Matraca Berg and Tommy Womack. You’ll have the opportunity SEPTEMBER 21-23 to stargaze through the grand telescope on one Swan Lake of the tallest hilltops in Nashville after $135/car (8 Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts people). Gates open at 6 pm. dyer.vanderbilt.edu Center, 505 Deaderick Street. A cherished favorite for ballet connoisseurs and an instant hit for nov- SEPTEMBER 27 ices, Swan Lake returns to Nashville Ballet to open Poet’s Corner with Richard Nelson the season with a dazzling fresh take on the classi- Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University. Join cal masterpiece. Featuring choreographic updates fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by from Artistic Director Paul Vasterling and striking a featured local poet. Free and open to the public. new costumes, this enchanting romance attempts scarrittbennett.org 11 dining

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The Cat Shoppe The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lov- the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- ers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceram- er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– ics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247). cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Hatch Show Print Store 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- Cotton-Eyed Joe ment of iconic and newly designed prints and Located on the corner of Second Avenue and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur- rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, The Hermitage Museum Store t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Bargain Attic Area has items priced 50% off. Visit Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora- the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col- home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Call (615) 726-3302 for more information. 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 Store 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, • Hard to find toys mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) • Books, purses, statues 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. The Nashville Collection Purr-fect 120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great Gifts for gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages. Cats & Opry Mills Mall their • Toys Tennessee’s largest outlet • Breed Specific Gifts and value retail shopping, People dining and entertainment Rescued Where all the destination with more than Cats & 200 stores, including several Kittens cool dogs and first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ for their people go. impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: adoption Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, AGS Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue 615.297 5.279.W ) OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley 61 and more. Other popular value retailers include PURR (9247 Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, (7877) Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC 2824 Bransford Avenue

20 and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is The Opry Shop home to a variety of family dining and entertain- 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, Cafe, Claim Jumper and Madame Tussauds Wax located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the Attraction. And in true Nashville fashion, live per- place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all formances and musical entertainment are regularly ages. Open seven days a week. provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage. Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 65 South 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex- Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own South has everything Nashville all in one place, custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven including items from The , the days a week. Nashville television show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your The Tennessee Museum Store southern style. Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, Opry Originals toys and other items. Discount offered to museum Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway members, state employees and military personnel. (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world Woodcuts Gallery and Framing for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone country music attractions, Opry Originals brings and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original and country music’s contemporary culture for a pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast shopping experience like no other. custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com

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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER homes in the and one of Nashville’s 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Start your Nashville top-rated attractions. Located only minutes from adventure at Middle Tennessee’s premier science downtown and Gaylord Opryland resort, this is a center! Adventure Science must-do when visiting Music City. This 1,120-acre Center delivers innovative, dy- National Historic Landmark and Tennessee’s top- namic learning experiences rated historic home features over 10 historic build- that open minds to the won- ings, a seasonal wagon tour, walking trails, beau- ders of science and technology, tiful gardens and grounds, and much more. The fostering a better understand- Hermitage mansion is considered to be the most ing of ourselves and the world around us. From accurately preserved early presidential home in the awe-inspiring displays of 6.5 million stars under country. In recent years, new interpretive initiatives the 63-foot Sudekum Planetarium dome to im- and programs have enhanced the experience of mersive experiences in the new Virtual Reality some 225,000 annual visitors. For tickets, directions, studio, the Science Center provides a place where and additional information visit thehermitage.com people of all ages can discover science together. Open 10 am-5 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving and BELMONT MANSION Christmas. Admission and ticket information is 1700 Acklen Avenue. Belmont Mansion was de- available at adventuresci.org. (615) 862-5160 signed and constructed in the mid-1800s as an Italianate villa. It is one of the most elaborate ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms 4580 Rachel’s Lane. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and 19,000 square feet, boasting an exquisite col- is one of the largest, most visited presidential lection of artifacts and art. belmontmansion.com

22 “ 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 performance! 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

BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along an CENTENNIAL PARK inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon- floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk- Tennessee World War II veterans. ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his- torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALS dog park, exercise trail and much more. Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min- CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar- Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit houses American, European, and contemporary bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental art. Themed art installations in the gardens change and transfer to trailhead (if needed). annually. cheekwood.org

CARNTON PLANTATION COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton 2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was of America’s music through exciting new exhib- a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, its, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, incredible array of costumes and instruments at

23 attractions ties throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to the site in Southside, TN. Open Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm, the largest popular music museum in the world. (931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B pre-commercial roots 1611 Place, Music Row. Known as one in the nineteenth cen- of the world’s most important recording studios tury through its vibrant where more than 35,000 songs were brought life today. Open daily 9 to life, including ’s “Jolene” and am–5 pm. Package up- many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between grades available, and be 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music sure to include a tour of Hall of Fame® and Museum. (615) 416-2001, historic RCA Studio B, countrymusichalloffame.com where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum THE HUCKABEE SHOW Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Huckabee Theater, 30 Music Village Boulevard,15 Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, minutes north of Nashville, in Hendersonville, countrymusichalloffame.org TN. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy news, music, entertainment and fun with former FRIST ART MUSEUM Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his spe- 919 Broadway. There is always something to mar- cial guests! You must be 16 years of age to attend a vel over in the spacious galleries of this magnifi- live taping. Tickets are free. Register and get show cent art deco building. fristcenter.org taping dates online or call 833-HUCKABEE for more information. Seating is at 6:30 pm. Tapings GRAND OLE OPRY are weekly. Walk-ins are welcome! huckabeetix.tv 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, blue- JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest appear this month include Rascal Flatts, Charlie collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the Daniels Band, Chris Janson, Trace Adkins, Dustin world, the museum has everything from his earli- Lynch, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more! Shows: est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; Wednesday (Sept. 12 Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with through Sept. 26). Showtime: 7 pm. For tickets, stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech- visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. nology and include stage cos- tumes, instruments, personal GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE TOURS letters, artwork and handwrit- 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand ten songs as well as artifacts Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look from family members and at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s notable friends.Experience a three-dimensional most famous show, including themed dressing walk through the life and legend of this interna- rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the more. Daytime tours are available seven days a Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall week featuring as your video tour from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, guide. For more information, visit opry.com or call this museum holds the true essence of the man. (615) 871-OPRY. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, ap- parel and rare collectibles in the Museum store. HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE No trip to Nashville would be complete without Step back in time to an era when the work was a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s gourmet cafe foods. Open 9 am–6 pm seven days Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly LANE MOTOR MUSEUM restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth- 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group and from A to Z. One of the few museums in North school tours available. Special programs and activi- America to specialize in European cars, with 24 SEPTEMBER 21-23 TPAC’s Jackson Hall

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Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.RANCH DRESSING NUDIE’S HONKY TONK 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Unique Gift Items Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his- Retro Clothing toric three-story building housing millions of Star Treatment dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos- 2407 12th Ave. South Western Wear tumes,(615) 297-4242multiple bars, two stagesStage featuring Wear live Be on the forefront of the anti- [email protected] and Southern style comfort food for guests. Openwww.katyk.com 11 am–3 am daily, visitors can see pop aging movement! Join a company Open 7 Days a Week culturephoto: iconic Carie Thompson designs by designer Nudie Cohn that has successfully outlined the cont.like fromElvis pg. 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The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continu- RYMAN AUDITORIUM AND RYMAN ously running show paying tribute to the King in AUDITORIUM TOURS Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A 116 Fifth Avenue North. Named Pollstar’s Theatre great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing of the Year many times, The Ryman continues a it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drum- more than 100-year music tradition by presenting mer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations a wide variety of world-class entertainment year at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. round. A must-see for any Nashville visitor, The To order tickets, please call us directly (615) 758- Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a 0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts parking! thenashvilleking.com from more than a century of entertainment history. Dubbed “The Mother Church of Country Music” THE UPPER ROOM by Nashvillians, it’s well known by this moniker to- 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha- day. Guided tours are available on a limited basis. pel and museum, The Upper Room features a Visit the Gift Shop as well as Café Lula. For tickets nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as ryman.com. Open seven days a week. well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977 Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg dis- On Mondays and select Thursdays, Celebrating play during Lent and Easter. Come experience the over 1,000 shows! This high-energy, live musical tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tu- biography starring John Beardsley features all six mult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit and five costume changes, and has thrilled audi- chapel.upperroom.org.

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

n View the life-sized woodcarving of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Last Supper in our Chapel n Pray in our Agape Garden n Learn through Christian art exhibits in the Museum n Buy books and gifts in our bookstore

1908 Grand Avenue Free car, bus, and van parking. Conveniently located near Vanderbilt University, in midtown Nashville. For special hours visit chapel.upperroom.org | 1.877.899.2780 x7207

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