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spring continues Thursdays in May. Among this month’s feature those appearing: Charlie Daniels Band, Brenda Lee, Craig Morgan, and more! For tickets and House Backstage information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Pass Tours 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the May 1, 6-9, 11-14, 23-30 – Nashville Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up- Sounds Home Games close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the and country’s most famous show, including family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor- themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, league ballpark located in Sulphur Dell north of the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are downtown. The home games are available seven days a week featuring Blake May 1 vs. New Orleans , May 6–9 vs. El Paso, May 11– Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are 14 vs. Albuquerque, May 23-26 vs. Omaha, and May also available following most Opry perfor- 27-30 vs. Colorado Springs. nashvillesounds.com mances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our May 5-6 – Sevier Park Street Fest Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more informa- 12th Avenue South. Tickets are required for the tion, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Friday night concert with The Lone Bellow along- side Muddy Magnolias and Family And Friends. Free entertainment on Saturday with family fun Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand events, food, zany contests, balloons, face paint- Ole Opry ing, games, crafts, Kids Area, Hot Wing Eating Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Contest, Nashville’s largest burrito, and more! 10 Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in May. Since 1925, am–6 pm, sevierparkfest.com country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show May 5-7 – Tennessee Craft Spring Fair that made country music famous. Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One- While performances from both of-a-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are legendary entertainers and the latest country mu- perfect gifts for friends, family, and yourself! Enjoy sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, food, family-friendly activities in the Kids’ Tent you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and and demonstrations from ar- more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends tisans aimed to educate as of country music on the stage where many of them they create pieces in front of got their start and some are experiencing the your eyes. A unique feature of thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to Tennessee Craft Fairs requires appear this month include Brad Paisley (pictured), artists to be on-site. Learn what inspires them, and Dailey & Vincent, Terri Clark, Dustin Lynch, Trace how they take raw materials and transform them Adkins and more! For Opry tickets and informa- into fine craft. Friday and Saturday 10 am–6 pm, tion visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Sunday 10 am–5 pm. tennesseecrafts.org

Thursdays – Opry Country Classics May 6 – Nashville Rollergirls Emanating from the historic Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts be- Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin gin at 5:30 pm and 7pm. Admission: $15 ages and features the country music the world knows 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children best, performed by legends of the genre and the 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. rising stars those legends have influenced. The nashvillerollergirls.com

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4 May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-29 – events Tennessee Renaissance Festival 2124 New Castle Road, Arrington. Travel back May 13 – Public Star Party to 16th century England with skilled artisans Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike. Join displaying their wares and specialty foods and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society as they drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy the view Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they of the winter night sky! 8:30–10:30 pm. Cancelled echo through the trees. Color, movement, and for clouds or inclement weather. bsasnashville.com peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of games of skill and man-powered May 17 – The Hermitage Spring Outing rides. Tours of the Castle Gwynn first floor and Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s grounds are included with admission 11 am–3 pm Lane. The Hermitage hosts a tented picnic on the (weather permitting). Hours: 10 am–6 pm. Free mansion lawn that dates back to the early days of parking; free admission for children 5 and under. The Ladies Hermitage Association. Guests are in- No pets. tnrenfest.com vited to join this time-honored tradition, beginning at 11:30 am. Laura Bush, former first lady of the May 6, 27 – United States, will be this year’s keynote speaker. Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come thehermitage.com out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. Check the website for gate May 18 – Yoga on the Field times. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com , 1 Titans Way. Join hundreds of yogis at the home of the Tennessee Titans for an May 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 – Musicians invigorating twilight class that will stretch from end Corner zone to end zone. All levels welcome. Water will Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. It’s Music be provided, bring your own mat and towel. Stay City’s family-friendly weekly festival and giant lawn after and enjoy a specialty cocktail from our cash party with stellar music, a mix of Nashville’s best bar. Registration starts at 6 pm, class at 6:30 pm, food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and cocktail hour 7:30–8:30 pm. eh.xorbia.com/yoga a Beer Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. Acoustic Friday nights 5–9 pm; Saturday afternoons May 18-20 – Franklin Rodeo 12 noon–5 pm. musicianscornernashville.com Downtown Franklin. One of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! Enjoy the excitement of May 13 – Iroquois Steeplechase national rodeo competition events – bareback Percy Warner Park. The premier spring race in riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc American steeplechasing and Music City’s tradi- riding, tie down roping, barrel racing, bull riding tional rite of spring – typically attracting more than and more! Tickets $5–$20. franklinrodeo.com 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, May 19 – Nashville Farmers’ Market the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Night Market Vanderbilt has received more than $10 million from 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Experience the the event proceeds. iroquoissteeplechase.org Farmers’ Market for one of the most unique Friday night experiences in Nashville on the third Friday May 13 – Second Saturday Laser Shows of each month, 5–8 pm. Enjoy a shopping and din- at Sudekem Planetarium ing experience with lots of local food artisans, lo- Adventure Science Center, 800 cally owned restaurants and shops, locally raised Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, planetarium and special laser music shows, with craft beer, local wine, and more! Free admission. millions of stars and digital visual effects. See nashvillefarmersmarket.org a show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Jukebox Heroes at May 19 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party 8:30 pm; That (mostly) ’70s Laser Show at 9:30 Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory pm; The Dark Side of the Moon at 10:30 pm. Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- sudekumplanetarium.com cles under the trees and around the grounds, while 5 events May 21 – Vintage Base Ball at the Hermitage three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets Lane. Join The Hermitage as Nashville Vintage or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash Base Ball League offers free admission to the welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, Game Field! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. old-fashioned baseball game, complete with vin- friendsofwarnerparks.com tage uniforms and equipment. Classic ballpark fare will be available for purchase. thehermitage.com May 19-20 – Goodguys Nashville National Car Show May 26-28 – Nashville Flea Market Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Featuring over 2,500 Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find cars and trick trucks through 1972 vintage. Vendor a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, exhibits, swap meet, and Auto Trader Classics jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand- cars-for-sale area, special “themed” parking areas made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of on Saturday, Goodguys Autocross to test vehicle other items each month, at one of the top ten agility and performance, lots of fun for the entire flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven- family! Friday and Saturday 8 am–5 pm, Sunday 8 dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy- am–3 pm. $20 admission; $6 for ages 7–12; Free ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday for 6 and under; $5 off for active or retired military 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– ID. Parking $10. good-guys.com 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org

art crawls for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trollies making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashville- pend your evening at an art crawl! downtown.com/play Various area galleries offer rare op- portunities to view diverse exhibi- May 6 – Arts & Music at stions featuring many genres of artwork. Some Wedgewood/Houston venues present live music, and many serve Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Houston is rich with art and music culture. These monthly gatherings are an opportunity Check out groundbreaking art from the artist to meet the artists, buy and support their work. run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer- cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop- May 5 – Downtown Franklin Friday ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com Art Crawl Charming shops and galleries, live music and May 13 – East Side Art Stumble refreshments make Franklin a great place to East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu- be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East all night to take guests from spot to spot. Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from franklinartscene.com 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com

May 6 – Downtown Nashville May 27 – Jefferson Street Art Crawl Saturday Art Crawl The crawl happens up and down Jefferson, Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmo- Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at sphere and participating venues located along Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event engag- Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade es community and highlights art along this his- to Eighth Avenue to Broadway welcome you toric art corridor as well as the North Nashville to experience downtown Nashville as a center Community. facebook.com/jsactn

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OPRY MILLS MALL | (615) 649-0785 www.claimjumper.com 7 Garrison Keillor Celebrates the Ryman; May 7: performing Sam’s Place; May 10: Steve Winwood; May 12- 13: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors; May 15: arts Phoenix; May 16: The Peach Pickers & Friends; May 17: Mastodon; May 19-20: Little Big Town (pictured); May 31: Lake Street Dive; May 31: Ryman presents Julianne & Derek Hough at the Opry House. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ry- man.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.

May 2, 9, 23, 30 – The Doyle and Debbie Show May at the Nashville Symphony Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony love letter to the country music community and its Place. Packages may be purchased from the stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, Concerts this month with the Nashville Symphony have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off (unless otherwise noted): May 4-6: Classical beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at Mystery Tour: A tribute to The Beatles with the 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com Nashville Symphony; May 12-13: An American Requiem and Schumann’s First; May 14: The May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Music City Roots Righteous Brothers Live on Mother’s Day; May The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim 17: Side-by-Side Concert; aMay 19-21: Movies Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- at the Schermerhorn presents Harry Potter hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert with music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re- the Nashville Symphony; May 25: Arlo Guthrie served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and with the Nashville Symphony Featuring Alice’s under. musiccityroots.com Restaurant; May 26: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong with the Nashville Symphony; May 4-6 – Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got The May 27: Symphony Under the Stars at Ascend Will Amphitheater – Tchaikovsky Spectacular with The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. the Nashville Symphony. For tickets, call the box Dedicated to the presentation of high-quality office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 productions suitable for family audiences at an af- pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm fordable price, The Larry Keeton Theatre presents Saturday, or go to nashvillesymphony.org. thrilling performances and scrumptious dining. Thursday–Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday May at the Ryman Auditorium matinees at 2 pm. Dinner seating is one hour prior 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- to start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of May 4-7 – John & Jen Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s Holy Trinity Community Church, 6727 Charlotte outstanding lineup: May 2: Emmylou Harris Pike. An original musical honoring brothers and & The Nash Ramblers; May 3: Love Letters: sisters and parents and children, set against the Thistle Farms Turns 20; May 5: Pixies; May 6: background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990, John & Jen is a gem of a show brimming with intelligence, wit and beautiful mel- odies. Written by Andrew Lippa, the acclaimed composer/lyricist of Wild Party, The Addams Family, and Big Fish, John & Jen features two actors and two musicians working intimately to create a beautiful picture of relationships. streettheatrecompany.org 8 May 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 – Monty Python’s buffet and professional theater. Performances Spamalot Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com Road, Franklin. Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27 – proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Music at the Frist Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent paro- Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy dy of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy and Fridays at 6 pm. fristcenter.org Grail.” Marking their first performance together in May 5-7 – Nashville Ballet presents Seven a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Deadly Sins featuring Ten out of Tenn Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table Center, 505 Deaderick Street. A world premiere bring our exploration of perspectives full circle production from Nashville Ballet company dancer with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on and celebrated guest choreographer Christopher the bright side of life.”StudioTenn uses a rich com- Stuart, Seven Deadly Sins follows one man’s jour- bination of talent from Nashville and Broadway to ney as he is tempted by corrupt forces on his path bring classic works of drama and musical theater to redemption. Nashvile’s singer-songwriter col- to life in middle Tennessee, and each production lective Ten out of Tenn will perform all-new music promises the audience a fully immersive, emotion- with the Nashville Symphony. In Aaron Copland’s al experience. studiotenn.com Appalachian Spring, Nashville Ballet Artistic May 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 – Beau Jest Director Paul Vasterling presents an abstract interpretation of Copland’s iconic score that ex- Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. plores the strength, tenacity and creative spirit of Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining women. nashvilleballet.com and entertainment experience offers a premium

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9 performing arts Christina Watson on May 19. Beegie Adair, one of the most accomplished and highly regarded musi- May 5-7, 11-14, 18-21 – Women’s Work cians in Music City, performs on May 20. Soft drinks Z. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. Boulevard. Tennessee Women’s Theater Project Tickets: $25, High school and college students: presents this festival and celebration of works cre- $15. nashvillejazz.org ated by women. Each year, women playwrights, poets, singers, musicians, essayists, circus per- May 6, 13, 20, 27 – Kidsville Story Time formers, painters, filmmakers, dancers, choreogra- Inside The , 2500 West End Avenue. phers, and photographers from across Tennessee Every Saturday from 11–11:45 am, ages 12 and and the country are showcased in this high-quality younger will explore a different theme and cre- theatrical production. Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 ate a related piece of art. May 6: hear the Greek pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm. May 14 is Poetry Sunday. mythology story of how Athena is the goddess of twtp.org crafts; May 13: hear the Greek mythology story of Athena’s mother; May 20: Musicians from May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 – The Tempest Intersection, Nashville’s contemporary classical Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. As music ensemble, will demonstrate how new music part of our “Introduction to Shakespeare” series, can expand our minds and ears. May 27: celebrate Wishing Chair Productions presents the story of Memorial Day weekend with the Greek mythology a wizard named Prospero who, marooned on an story of the mythical Titan that represents memory. enchanted island, stirs up an incredible storm with conservancyonline.com the help of a resident magical fairy. Prospero and his daughter encounter a cast of wacky ne’er-do- May 6, 13, 20, 27 – Bye Bye Liver: The wells and in the end find justice from conspiracy. Nashville Drinking Play An original and kid-friendly adaptation based Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- on the play by William Shakespeare; featuring paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the Tom Tichenor’s brilliant marionettes. 30 minutes, drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience showtimes 10:30 and 11:30 am. Limited free park- members participate in Would You Rather, Name ing for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. nashvillepubliclibrary.org byebyeliver.com/nashville

May 6, 7, 13, 14 – Goodnight Moon May 7, 14, 28 – Bluegrass Jam Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. In the Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- great green room, there was a telephone, and a sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- red balloon, and a picture of the cow jumping tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold over the moon. Everybody’s favorite bedtime beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until book is magically transformed into an imagina- you get here.” The evening entertainment begins tive, unforgettable theatrical experience, live, on at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com NCT’s stage. It’s a sparkling, wonder-filled musi- cal that elaborates on the original with style and May 12-14, 18-21, 25-27 – Noises Off wit, yet remains true to the simple, loving heart of Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. this beloved book. You’ll find a hundred delight- Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative ful surprises on the way to getting exactly what Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to you expect! “Good night comb and good night bringing theatrical gems, both classic and mod- brush; Goodnight nobody; Goodnight mush; ern, to Nashville audiences. Now in its twenty-sev- Goodnight to the old lady whispering hush.” enth season, ACT 1 has performed productions nashvillechildrenstheatre.org of more than a hundred of the world’s greatest plays. Performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 6, 13, 19 – Snap on 2&4 at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets: May 20 – The Beegie Adair Trio $15. High school and younger students will be ad- The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Peter and Will mitted free of charge to Thursday evening perfor- Anderson on May 6; Trombonist Roland Barber mances and Sunday matinees. darkhorsetheater. on May 13; the Ryan Middagh Quartet featuring com, tickets.act1online.com 10 May 22 – Richie Kotzen chase, $10 cover, advance tickets available, seating City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. - first-come first-serve. fontanelmansion.com threat songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, brings his mix of rock, blues, jazz, fusion, and soul May 26, 27 – Legally Blonde to Music City. Nashville’s Red Light Symphony will 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. This delightful open the show. Tickets $20-$30, Doors open at 6 musical follows the transformation story of sorority pm, show 8 pm. citywinery.com girl Elle Woods, who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. After discovering the May 23-28 – Beautiful—The Carole King law can be used to help others, she tackles stereo- Musical types, snobbery and scandal to use her newfound Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts skills defending a workout queen in a murder trial. Center, 505 Deaderick Street. The inspiring true The show opened on Broadway in 2007, was nomi- story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, nated for several Tony awards, and has since been from being part of a songwriting team with her performed all around the world. Join us for an eve- husband Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the ning that one reviewer described as “ridiculously most successful solo acts in popular music his- enjoyable from start to finish” (The Independent). tory. Along the way, she made more than beautiful pull-tight.com music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. You’ll feel the earth move. tpac.org May 31-June 1– The Odd Couple Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. The May 26 – Dueling Piano Night Darkhorse is host to a variety of theater groups Cafe Fontanella, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Join lo- who perform new works, classical theater, live cal favorites Erik Blue & Teri Reid for an interac- music, dance and multimedia shows. Neil Simon’s tive night of music that will be one for the record The Odd Couple is presented by The Girl Has No books. Food and drinks will be available for pur- Name. darkhorsetheater.com

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12 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with The Smiling Elephant songs made famous by legendary artists and to- 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau- day’s superstars. See stars such as “Opry Star” rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable Star” Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. Great price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon enter- is $45.95, show only is $28. Tour groups welcome. ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891- 4488, thesmilingelephant.com Nudie’s Honky Tonk 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his- 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— toric three-story building housing millions of (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos- Open for dinner Sat. tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am–3 am daily, this attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com

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Nashville has various shopping pockets cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday all around the city. 10 am–6 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 The Dog Store dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lov- tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- ers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceram- cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for ics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

The Great Escape Featuring a huge selection of current and out- of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, • Hard to find toys records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! • Books, purses, statues Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Purr-fect Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Gifts for pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Cats & Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! • Toys their • Breed Specific Gifts Hatch Show Print Store People 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- Rescued Where all the ment of iconic and newly designed prints and Cats & posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo Kittens cool dogs and apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com for their people go. adoption The Hermitage Museum Store GS Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s 9.WA ) 615.297 615.27 Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora- PURR (9247 tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col- (7877) lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including 2824 Bransford Avenue Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce.

20 All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup- items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele- port the activities and programs of the museum. vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style. The Johnny Cash Museum Store 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash Opry Originals merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic The Nashville Collection country music attractions, Opry Originals brings 120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages. and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other. Opry Mills Mall Tennessee’s largest outlet The Opry Shop and value retail shopping, 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry dining and entertainment experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, destination with more than located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the 200 stores, including several place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all first-in-market name-brand ages. Open seven days a week. additions. Opry Mills’ im- pressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex- Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own and more. Other popular value retailers include custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, days a week. Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is The Tennessee Museum Store home to a variety of family dining and entertain- Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in toys and other items. Discount offered to museum true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi- members, state employees and military personnel. cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage. Woodcuts Gallery and Framing 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone 65 South and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast has everything Nashville all in one place, including custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com

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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER CARNTON PLANTATION 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton your curiosity in science! From the Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was seven-story Adventure Tower to a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, ever-changing blockbuster exhib- fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, its, the Adventure Science Center museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, provides unique opportunities for discovery for a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm exhibit space, the Center features nearly 175 hands- on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org on exhibits focused on biology, physics, visual per- CENTENNIAL PARK ception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape earth science. Award-winning programs include on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon- camps, Science Cafes and other special events. ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk- Admission: $14 adults and teens; $11 ages 2–12; ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his- $13 seniors (65+); free under age 2. Open 10 am–5 torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state- dog park, exercise trail and much more. of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, his- CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND tory, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets: MUSEUM OF ART $6, $3/members. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar- dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with houses American, European, and contemporary statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- art. Themed art installations in the gardens change ers, an amphitheater and annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) home to the Nashville 356-8000, cheekwood.org Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s his- FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS tory, geology, and scenic 919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel wonder as you walk along over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent an inscribed timeline. art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift Shop Each of the 31 erupting and grab a bite at the Cafe. Free music Thursday geyser fountains represent a Tennessee major riv- and Friday evenings. fristcenter.org er. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite GRAND OLE OPRY globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute 2804 Opryland Drive. The to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free tours world’s longest-running Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. live radio show features the (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS. best in country, bluegrass, BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALS comedy and more. Artists Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway scheduled to appear this (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min- month include Dailey & utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Vincent, Terri Clark (pictured), Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and Dustin Lynch, Steve Wariner, offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly Diamond Rio and more! or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. For bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. and transfer to trailhead (if needed). 22 NASHVILLE’S TOP ATTRACTIONS

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24 GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students TOURS 13–18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s free with ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE more. Daytime tours are available seven days a Spring Homecoming is Saturday, May 20th from week featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour 11 am to 4 pm! Step back in time to an era when guide. Tours are also available following most the work was hard but satisfying, and the fun was Opry performances with video tour guide Darius found in simple things. From the 1830s Visitor Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Center to the 1870s -Pen Dogtrot House Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, and in between, see what life was like when time visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen sepa- rate, original, perfectly restored buildings in a liv- THE HERMITAGE ing history, nineteenth-century 40-acre settlement. Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Self-guided, group and school tours available. Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in Special programs and activities throughout the period costume will enchant you. The tombs of year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include May 15–October 15, Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm, slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for (931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission of the world’s most important recording studios

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29 attractions great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drum- The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, mer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations battle flags and weapons are among the finest at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ To order tickets, please call us directly (615) 758- boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when 0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box he was charged with spying for the Confederate office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster parking! thenashvilleking.com for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open THE UPPER ROOM Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1–5 pm 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha- on Sundays. Free admission. (615) 741-2692, 1-800- pel and museum, The Upper Room features a 407-4324, tnmuseum.org nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977 Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dat- Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays, Celebrating ing back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child the 1000th show! This high-energy, live musical Gallery exhibit, 100 biography starring John Beardsley features all six nativity scenes during eras of the King’s career, the Christmas holi- including over 30 songs days, and a Ukrainian and five costume chang- egg display dur- es, and has thrilled audi- ing Lent and Easter. ences of all ages from Come experience the New York to Russia. The tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tu- legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continu- mult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed ously running show paying tribute to the King in holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A chapel.upperroom.org.

The Upper Room Chapel, Museum, and Bookstore: A Space for Prayer and Reflection in the Heart of Music City Join us March through May for special exhibit, Faces of the Passion of the Christ featuring paintings and sculptures that depict the life and story of Jesus, as well as Ukranian hand painted eggs with Christian colors and symbols. Permanent exhibits include Christian artwork from the 12th century to current day, Agape Garden Sculptures, a wood carving of Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and the “World Christian Fellowship Window” in the Chapel.

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The Upper Room is best known for The Upper Room daily devotional guide, which is currently published in 35 languages and distributed in 100 countries around the world.

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