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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: August 1 – Fairgrounds Speedway Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come Mondays and Thursdays out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 – A Tribute to the KING: and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at 1953-1977 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand Texas Troubadour Theatre, officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slat- 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and ed for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biogra- phy starring John Beardsley features all six eras of August 1 – Downtown Art Crawl the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all Avenue, Broadway. Presenting local and world-re- ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on nowned artists and artwork, various galleries offer in Nashville’s first and only continuously running rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions fea- show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where turing every genre of art. The festive atmosphere he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very and participating venues welcome you to experi- authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved ence downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6–9 DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tick- August 1 – Nashville Rollergirls ets, which is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office Avenue North. Doubleheader vs. Demolition City opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! Roller Derby. nashvilleauditorium.com thenashvilleking.com August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Big Band Dances Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Centennial Park Event Shelter. Spend your Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry Saturday nights dancing and listening to live big Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every band music played by some of Nashville’s finest Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in August. Plus, catch musicians. There are two free group dance les- a show on Wednesday nights beginning June 17 sons held 7–7:30 pm and again 8:30–8:50 pm. One through August 12. Since 1925, country’s best have savory and one sweet food truck will be on-site. mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that August 1: Tango; August 8: Rumba; August 15: made country music famous. While performances Foxtrot; August 22: Waltz; August 29: Swing. Bring from both legendary en- lawn chairs or a blanket. nashville.gov tertainers and the latest country music acts are the August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Sundays LIVE! norm, when you go to the at The Hermitage Opry, you’ll also enjoy blue- 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew grass bands, comedy, and Jackson. Sample the tastes and smells of authentic more. Artists scheduled to 19th-century drinking chocolate and learn the his- appear this month include Alison Krauss, Patty tory of our favorite sweet on August 2; Meet the Loveless, Chris Young, Pam Tillis, Mel Tillis, Craig carriage horses on August 9; Woodworking expert Morgan, Terri Clark, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Bill Maddox demonstrates crafting 19th-century Brothers, Josh Turner, Dustin Lynch, David Nail, household furnishings on the frontier on August Marty Stuart, Oak Ridge Boys, Lauren Alaina 16; Celebrate the Jackson and Donelson family’s (pictured), Tracy Lawrence, Sam Palladio from Celtic heritage with members of Middle Tennessee ABC’s Nashville, and more! For Opry tickets and Highland Games on August 23; Explore the Native information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. American heritage of Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek cultures on August 30. thehermitage.com

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4 August 5-9, 15-22, 31 – Nashville events Sounds Home Games First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take August 15 – Shark Week Celebration the family out to the ballgame at the new minor- Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley league ballpark in Sulphur Dell, north of downtown. Boulevard. Ready to sink your teeth into a day of This month the Sounds play Memphis, El Paso, ocean-themed science? Get up close and personal Albuquerque, and Round Rock. Parking: $5, free with touch tanks, learn about shark adaptations, go shuttle, at Metro Courthouse Garage, 101 James on a shark scavenger hunt, play Shark Mythbusters, Robertson Parkway. nashvillesounds.com and more! adventuresci.com

August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Concert Cruise-In August 16 – Jazz on the Cumberland The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Creek Pike. Classic cars from the 30’s all the way up Street. Enjoy great live music as the Nashville sun- to modern muscle cars will fill the 25-acre show field set lights up the Cumberland River. Fun for the en- from 5:30–8:30 pm. Enjoy great music, grilled burg- tire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climb- ers and dogs, beer garden, plus raffles. Free entry. ing wall, playground, and water slides. Local food fontanelmansion.com trucks onsite. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free, plus free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian August 7, 8 – Tomato Art Fest street bridge, 5:30–8 pm. 5 Points East Nashville, 1024 Woodland Street. Celebrate the beloved fruit/vegetable at this August 21-23 – Nashville Flea Market costume-friendly, family event! Put on your most Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, stunning (or outlandish) tomato ensemble and as- (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, tound the judges, plus hold the honor of leading antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, the parade on Saturday morning! Fun, imagina- housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of tion, play, music, food trucks, live art, games and thousands of other items each month, at one of contests galore happen Friday evening 6–11 pm, the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers Saturday 9 am–10 pm. tomatoartfest.com and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday August 8 – Second Saturday Laser 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– Shows at Sudekem Planetarium 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning plan- August 22 – Music at the Mansion etarium and special laser music shows, with mil- Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This lions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent show or all three! Join us for a Pink Floyd evening: 1802 Federal style brick home was once the cen- The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 8:30 pm; Dark Side terpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and now listed of the Moon at 9:30 pm; The Wall at 10:30 pm. on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend sudekumplanetarium.com a memorable evening on the lawn listening to Eight O’ Five Jive and Markey Blue. Bring lawn August 9 – Nashville Zoo’s Sunday Funday chairs, blankets and a picnic basket, or purchase 3777 Nolensville Road. Festival Field will be bus- gourmet sandwiches, sides, sweets and beverages tling with activities including inflatables, face on site, starting at 7 pm. $5/person, $20/family car, painters, games, and crafts at the Zoo’s perfect members free, friendsoftworiversmansion.org afternoon outing for the whole family. Meet our special guest, Curious George! nashvillezoo.org August 22 – Music in the Meadow Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, August 11 – Paint Along Opera Brentwood. Bring food and friends for An Evening Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon Street. of Gershwin, offered by some of Nashville’s finest Learn about the visual elements of opera while you theatrical performers and supported by a fantastic paint a scene inspired by Puccini’s Turandot. A $45 band. Enjoy a hike and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releas- ticket includes supplies, refreshments, and instruc- able live owls! 5:30–9:30 pm. $20/person, $75/car tion. All skill levels welcome. nashvilleopera.org owlshill.org

5 events formal wear and come watch this year’s featured designer, Glitz Nashville, send some of their fancy August 23 – Titans Pre-season Football frocks down the Glitter & Glam runway. In addition Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on to a night of fashion and wine and hors d’ouevres, the Tennessee Titans as they take on the St. Louis there will be a silent and live auction offering daz- Rams at 7 pm. titansonline.com zling items from Platinum Jewelers, tickets to the 2016 CMT Awards, luxury travel packages and August 28 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party much more! The furry, glamorous fun will begin at Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory 5 pm and the tail wagging will end at 8 pm. All Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- proceeds go back to the dogs. glitterandglam.org cles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. August 30 – Carnton Sunset Concert No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets Series: 7 Bridges Band or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. venue for friends and families to relax and listen to friendsofwarnerparks.com some of the area’s most talented musicians. Food and drinks are available for purchase or bring your August 30 – Glitter and Glam own (including alcohol). Gates open at 4:30 pm, Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Avenue. Celebrate concert 6–8 pm. No tents, grills or pets. Admission: Agape Animal Rescue’s 12th anniversary with $10 adults/advance, $12/gate; $5 children 6-12; special guests and some very fashionable dogs. free for 5 and under. Free parking. boft.org We invite you to dress up, or suit up, in your best

rose show, farm crops, food contests, kids county fairs events, antique car show, demolition derby, talent contests, rooster crowing contest and spe- August 7-15 – Williamson County Fair cial events. Sawyer Brown performs on August Williamson County Agricultural Expo Park, 4215 18; the Four Tops on August 20. wilsoncoun- Long Lane, Franklin. You’ll find plenty of attrac- tyfair.net tions for the entire family – from farm animals carefully groomed and blue ribbons proudly August 17-22 – Cheatham County Fair on display to the Midway’s exciting rides. Enjoy Cheatham County Fair Grounds, Ashland entertainment every day on the main stage and City. Features fun for the entire family includ- bluegrass stage, plus special events including ing children’s activities, entertainment, music, agriculture demonstrations, fireworks, chal- pageants, rides, agricultural exhibits, chickens, lenges and various contests and competitions. goats, pets, and a wide variety of food and at- Mouth-watering fair foods include the world’s tractions. Head to the Arena for go-kart races, largest turkey legs, jerk chicken, catfish plates, demolition derby, ATV races, “mini super” fried macaroni and cheese, red velvet funnel sanctioned tractor pull, mud racing, and pony cake, chocolate dipped bananas, and much mud bog. more! williamsoncountyfair.org. August 24-30 – Robertson County Fair August 14-22 – Wilson County Fair Robertson County Fair Grounds, Springfield. James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E. The 148th annual fair begins with an old fashion Baddour Parkway, Lebanon. The largest county parade featuring local celebrities, local bands, fair in Tennessee will light the sky with fireworks community floats and classic cars. The week at 10 pm every night at this award winning fair. is filled with events, competitions and talent Each year brings new exhibits and activities, shows, a rodeo, sanctioned tractor pulls and a and there’s absolutely something for everyone world class demolition derby. Dine on southern including racing pigs, a train museum, Fiddlers barbeque, Polish sausage, turkey legs, bucket- Grove events, the Mighty Midway, competi- o-fries and many other fair delicacies. robertson- tions, animal shows, creative and cultural arts, countyfair.com

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55359-15_KeyMag-August_StudioB.indd 1 7/13/15 5:18 PM Productions; August 14–22: Last Five Years, a new performing musical; August 28–29: A Burlesque Tribute to Led Zeppelin presented by Music City Burlesque. arts darkhorsetheater.com August at the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North. Live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraor- dinary talent, fine house bands and memorable performers. wildhorsesaloon.com

August 1, 2 – Legally Blonde the Musical Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. August at the Nashville Symphony Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-dis- Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron covery. This action-packed musical explodes on Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this the stage with memorable songs and dynamic month: 1964 “The Tribute” on August 7 at 8 pm dances featuring NCT’s most advanced students. (without orchestra); The Hank and Cash Legacy, nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Studio Tenn’s Musical Tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. & Johnny Cash, on August 14 at 7:30 pm; Gipsy August 1, 8, 15 – The Ugly Duckling Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes, Tonino Baliardo Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde and special guest Elijah Wolf on August 16 at 7:30 Worlde Theatre brings this Hans Christian Andersen pm (without orchestra); Chubby Checker & The classic tale to life with colorful characters, farcical Wildcats, Golden Oldies Spectacular: also featur- whimsy and magical storytelling. Follow our feath- ing Charlie Thomas’ Drifters & The Duprees, ered friend as he learns to survive the bullies in the August 27 at 7 pm (without orchestra); Keb’ Mo’ on barnyard. Performed in the spirit of English panto- August 28 at 8 pm (without orchestra). For tickets mime, this lively interactive comedy has a poignant and showtimes, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 message. For all ages. General admission $8. between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday oldeworldetheatre.com or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play August at the Ryman Auditorium Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the drinking culture. Audience members choose sides Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Country Music’s Venue of the Name That Tune, or find love as different contes- Year. This month’s outstanding tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 lineup includes Deep Purple on each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go August 2; John Hiatt (pictured) & to byebyeliver.com/nashville. The Combo and The Taj Mahal Trio on August 23; Social Distortion with Nikki August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Bluegrass Jam Lane and Drag the River on August 29. Buy tickets Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster. every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700. tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until August at the Darkhorse Theater you get here.” The evening entertainment begins 4610 Charlotte Avenue. The Darkhorse is host at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com to a variety of theater groups who perform new works, classical theater, live music, dance and August 4, 11, 25 – The Doyle and multimedia shows. August 1: Umbrella, an origi- Debbie Show nal musical; August 7–8: Husted Dance, from KB Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its 8 stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. August 6, 7, 14, 20, 21, 27 – Music at The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, the Frist have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off Frist Center Cafe, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 919 Broadway. Join the Al Holbrook Band, acous- 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com tic soul and blues, on August 6; Nashville-based songwriter and jazz vocalist Sonja Porter Hopkins August 5, 12, 19, 26 – Music City Roots on August 7; Pop trio East Side Story, eclectic mix The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim of melodic, originals and unexpected cover tunes, Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- on August 14; guitarist James Scott and a group hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich of talented acoustic guitarists, on August 20; music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re- Fiddler Justin Branum on August 21; Dark Circles, served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and a woozy mélange of pop styles, on Auguat 27. 6 under; musiccityroots.com pm, fristcenter.org

Aug 6-9, 13-16, 20-22 – Nunsense August 7 – Happy Together 2015 The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. A War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Avenue North. hilariously spirited musical that chronicles the ef- Transport back in time with The Turtles featuring forts of the five surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken, Flo & Eddie, The Association, Mark Lindsay former- New Jersey to raise money (by starting a greeting ly of Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Grass Roots, card company) for the burials of their twelve fel- The Cowsills, and The Buckinghams. The per- low Sisters who tragically passed due to acciden- formers will play numerous hits including “It Ain’t tal poisoning via tainted vichyssoise. An upbeat Me Babe, “Windy,” “Never My Love,” “I’m Not and fun show you won’t want to miss! Thursday– Your Stepping Stone,” “Louie Louie,” “Midnight Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 Confessions,” “Temptation Eyes,” and many more. pm. Dinner seating one hour prior to start of show. wmarocks.com thelarrykeetontheatre.org

9 performing arts friends and family members. The centerpiece of this year’s Family Day is Paul Dresher Ensemble’s August 7, 8, 13-16, 21, 22 – Into The Woods Sound Maze. Sound Maze is an interactive experi- 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. The long-awaited film ence of sound and mechanics, consisting of fifteen adaptation of this Broadway classic enchanted film newly invented musical instruments and sound fans last holiday season, and Pull-Tight is proud sculptures that audience members are invited to to present the smashingly original stage version, interact with and improvise upon. 2007 Pulitzer featuring the unabridged Sondheim score in all Prize finalist for Drama and Obie Award-winner its witty and wickedly wonderful glory. The fairy Rinde Eckert will perform on the myriad of instru- tale characters may be familiar, but their fates are ments at 1pm. Food trucks will also be on site. 1 certainly not. Find out what happens after ‘happily am–4 pm. oznashville.com ever after’. pull-tight.com August 15 – Bluebird on the Mountain August 9 – Nashville Jazz Orchestra Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive (off City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. The Granny White). Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, Nashville Jazz Orchestra preserves, advances, and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand and promotes big band jazz appreciation to our telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. children and our communities through live per- Tony Haselden, Walker Hayes, and Heather formances, workshops, and quality recordings. Morgan will perform under Dyer’s open-air can- Tickets $15, Doors open at 5 pm, show 6–8 pm. opy. A “carload ticket” allows you to bring up to citywinery.com 8 people in your car. dyer.vanderbilt.edu

August 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 – August 20, 21 – Live On The Green Shakespeare in the Park Public Square Park, downtown Nashville. The Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. historic Metropolitan Courthouse serves as a fan- Toward the end of the Civil War, on the eve of battle, tastic backdrop for these free concerts, showcas- enemies come together on a Tennessee battlefield ing Nashville’s emerging musical talent and well- to enact Shakespeare’s play about the young king of known national acts, 6 pm–10:30 pm. Headliners England who leads his nation in a war against France. include Lord Huron on August 20; Cold Water Throughout the 19th century, Shakespeare was per- Kids on August 21. liveonthegreen.net formed and read in almost every part of our country. Politicians quoted him in their speeches, generals August 28 – Frist Friday Concert Series in their orders, soldiers in their letters home, and Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. slaves and former slaves turned to Shakespeare to Enjoy live music, light snacks and beverages as educate and inspire. This NSF production, directed well as the diverse exhibitions on view in the by Nat McIntyre, will use Shakespeare’s historical Frist Center’s galleries. Those Darlins mem- drama to reflect on the American Civil War, using bers Jessi Zazu, Nikki Kvarnes, and Linwood the very words that Shakespeare wrote over 400 Regensburg blend rock and roll, alt-country, years ago. Food and drink vendors open at 6 pm, and garage rock to create a sound that is sen- preshow entertainment begins at 6:30 pm, and the sual and often spiked. Admission $10; Members performance begins at 7:30 pm. $10 suggested free; $7 for College students, 65+, Military w/ID. donation. nashvilleshakes.org fristcenter.org

August 15 – Family Day At Oz August 28-30 – Heathers OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is a destina- In Residence at Bailey STEM Magnet Middle tion for innovative contemporary art experiences. School, 2000 Greenwood Avenue. Based on the Family Day is OZ Arts’ annual public festival of in- iconic 1989 dark comedy, three shoulder-padded, door and outdoor arts activities for young people scrunchie-wearing Heathers are the hottest and and families, designed to spark creativity, activity, cruelest girls in school, but a misfit rejects them for and interaction. Dispersed among the grounds of the dark sexy stranger who plans to put them in OZ Arts, dozens of local artists and community or- their place – six feet under. Rated R for adult lan- ganizations set up activity stations enabling kids guage and content. streettheatrecompany.org to tap into their imagination while having fun with

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14 Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater both with great views of downtown. Open Monday features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go made famous by legendary artists and today’s super- offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and stars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761. time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups Wildhorse Saloon welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com Historic Second Avenue, downtown. Three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertain- Rainforest Café ment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills and learn the latest dance steps, with complimen- is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor- tary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi- day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, the award-winning barbecue and world famous Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic fried pickles. For current concert information call to traditional. The children’s menu will please your (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Hours subject to change due to private events. Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— The Smiling Elephant (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available,

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19 shopping & services

Nashville has various shopping pockets Country Music Hall of Fame Museum all around the city. Store In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee be itching to buy something to take home from to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto- Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch venues and other memorable attractions. Check Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, The Dog Store Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for areas throughout and surrounding Music City. the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– The Cat Shoppe Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the 279-WAGS (9247). world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon- fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom- The Great Escape mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- Featuring a huge selection of current and out- elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Cotton-Eyed Joe Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are -sur Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Hatch Show Print Store Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit ment of iconic and newly designed prints and the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.

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The Hermitage Museum Store The Opry Shop Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora- experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col- located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. ages. Open seven days a week. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup- port the activities and programs of the museum. Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find exclu- The Johnny Cash Museum Store sive Ryman merchandise you can’t get anywhere 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash else including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) all new activity station! Open seven days a week. 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop Opry Mills Mall 120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shop- nationally recognized store offers a vast selec- ping, dining and entertainment destination with tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville more than 200 stores, including several first-in- memorabilia. market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Woodcuts Gallery and Framing Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original and more. Other popular value retailers include pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast - cus Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, tom framing. woodcutsfineart.com Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry • Hard to find toys Mills’ Entertainment Stage. • Books, purses, statues 65 South Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the Purr-fect permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including Gifts for items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville televi- Cats & sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac- their • Toys cessories you need to outfit your southern style. People • Breed Specific Gifts Opry Originals Rescued Where all the Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway Cats & (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous Kittens cool dogs and “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for their people go. for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic adoption country music attractions, Opry Originals brings GS 9.WA ) together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry 615.297 615.27 and country music’s contemporary culture for a PURR (9247 shopping experience like no other. (7877) 2824 Bransford Avenue

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Adventure Science Center trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical 8800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides Cheekwook Botanical Garden and unique opportunities for discovery for both chil- Museum of Art dren and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors American art, American and British decorative arts, (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek am–5 pm daily. For more information, call (615) Mansion itself. Each spring brings a new outdoor 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org

Bicentennial Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along an inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.

Bike the Greenway Bicycle Rentals Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed).

Carnton Plantation 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINE DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BREATHTAKING VIEWS 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more LINE DANCING MOUTHWATERING CUISINE information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org.

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The world’s longest-running cont. on pg. 30 24page 2 8 live radio show features the best in country, blue- attractions grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Alison Krauss, Patty The Hermitage Loveless, Chris Young, Pam Tillis, Mel Tillis, Craig Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Morgan, Terri Clark, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in Brothers, Josh Turner, Dustin Lynch, David Nail, period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Marty Stuart, Oak Ridge Boys, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful Lawrence, Sam Palladio from ABC’s Nashville, and heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for shows through December and Wednesdays now his family. Special garden and farm tours are given through August 12 at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry. seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- com or call (615) 871-OPRY. ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students Tours 13–18, $9 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 is Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com. famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Historic Collinsville Daytime tours are available seven days a week Step back in time to an era when the work was hard February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple video tour guide. 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From mansion to Encounter, experience, explore... slave cabin—and history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home. throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s seventh president—you’ll be face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage. One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN. 615.889.2941 www.TheHermitage.com

25 ADVENTURESCI.ORG 800 FORT NEGLEY BLVD. NASHVILLE, TN (615) 862-5160 DAILY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. | FREE PARKING 26 century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group attractions and school tours available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Located 12 miles nent display. Over 45 marques representing North south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your in Southside, TN. Open Thursday through Sunday typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 1–5 pm. (931) 216-2911. historiccollinsville.com am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and Historic RCA Studio B under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of visit the website lanemuseum.org. the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like The Lotz House Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Visit 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum to- Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle day to learn how you can experience historic RCA of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques Studio B. Call (615) 416-2001 or visit the website at of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in countrymusichalloffame.com.

Johnny Cash Museum 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli- est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech- nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no- table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna- tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. The Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. For more information call (615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.

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28 Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value attractions ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. das, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 ani- For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit mals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying LotzHouse.com. mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic show features songs made famous by legendary Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars ap- one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) pear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The The Parthenon Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi- recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nash- cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor villenightlife.com. sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Radnor Lake State Park Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pan- 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an en- ergetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely

29 attractions Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and highest hills in the Nashville Basin. There are chal- weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of spe- lenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and cial interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search paved trails for those who want to just stroll and for hidden papers when he was charged with spying see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew turkeys and turtles during your walk. Johnson. Closed Mondays. Free admission. (615) Ryman Auditorium 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324; tnmuseum.org 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Tribute To The King 1953–1977 Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the See front cover and page 3 for more information. Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year thenashvilleking.com music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established The Upper Room in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha- Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and pel and museum, The Upper Room features a must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits Office, or ryman.com. include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Ryman Auditorium Tours Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display dur- 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established ing Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran- in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, upperroom.org/chapel. the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of Wildhorse Saloon the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers from more than a century of entertainment history. three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse basis, check the box office for details. New ex- is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn panded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchan- the latest dance steps with complimentary dance dise, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For cur- seven days a week. ryman.com rent concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.

the Upper room Chapel and museum The tone here is tranquility and meditation. Home of the world-renowned wood carving of “The Last Supper” 1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 www.upperroom.org $4 admission/donation – children 12 and under free Bring this ad for a 10% Free Parking discount in the gift shop! OPen MOn-Fri 8 aM-4:30 PM, clOsed weekends & hOlidays

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