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4 kling lights and outdoor Nativity display, stunningly events decorated trees, and much more. Walk through our holiday attraction, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Ham biscuits, holiday music, homemade cookies, Christmas!, 2 million pounds of colorful interactive and crafts for purchase are highlights of this annual ice sculptures hand-carved by 40 artisans from China. holiday open house. Free admission, 10 am–2 pm. Nov. 16–Dec. 25: Grammy Award-winner Trace DECEMBER 7, 8 Adkins will entertain with Christmas standards and Porter Flea Celtic classics for a holiday dinner show to remember. The Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue. This Nov. 16–Dec. 28: Cirque Dreams Holidaze will light free indoor Holiday Flea is a modern handmade up the Grand Ole Opry House to delight audiences market that provides open access to more than with new and astonishing acts, colossal costumes, 100 talented, jury-selected vendors. Thousands grand music and an encore of memorable signature of one-of-a-kind gifts, some the city’s finest food favorites. Nov. 17–Jan. 1: Ice Skating under the stars trucks and the Porter Pantry, an artisan food market on our 7,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink. stocked with packaged goods from local millers, DECEMBER 2, 6, 22, 23, 30 makers and bakers. Hours: Friday Preview Market Titans Football 6–9 pm, Saturday 10 am–5 pm. porterflea.com Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. It’s football fe- ver in Nashville! Come cheer on the Tennessee DECEMBER 7, 14, 18 Titans Dec. 2 vs. New York Jets at 3:05 pm; Dec. The Huckabee Show 6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:20 pm; Dec. 22 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. Be vs. Washington Redskins at 3:30 pm; Dec. 30 vs. part of a live studio audience and enjoy news, mu- Indianapolis Colts at 12 noon. titansonline.com sic, entertainment and fun with former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his special guests! DECEMBER 6 Tickets are free. For ages 16+. Seating at 6:30 Christmas Open House pm. Walk-ins welcome! Register online or call Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road. 833-HUCKABEE for more info. huckabeetix.tv

Key_Ad_Half.indd 1 11/7/18 9:28 AM events holiday lights to an epic new level with a festive laser show that unites modern and classic holiday DECEMBER 8 hits with stunning laser lights. It’s electrifying for all Carols, Cookies & Crafts Open House ages.adventuresci.org TN State Museum, 301 Sixth Avenue North. ‘Tis DECEMBER 14-16 the season to be jolly! Join the Museum staff for Nashville Flea Market some holiday cheer, 10 am–2 pm. Enjoy carols Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, throughout the day in our Grand Hall, create holi- Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of day cards and gifts and decorate your own holiday gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, cookie. All activities are available until supplies run tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hun- out. tnmuseum.org dreds of thousands of other items each month, at DECEMBER 8 one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Free Battle of Nashville 154th Anniversary: admission; parking $5. nashvilleexpocenter.org Living History DECEMBER 21 Fort Negley Park, 1100 Fort Negley Boulevard. Winter Solstice Celebration Don’t miss our annual Battle of Nashville 154th Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Highway 100. Anniversary living history event, 10 am–1 pm. Celebrate the changing seasons during our DECEMBER 8, 9 Solstice festival for all ages, 3–6 pm. Participants Music City Winterfest can create a wreath to take home, enjoy cocoa Centennial Park. Experience a winter wonderland next to the fire, listen to stories and songs of win- filled with 100+ craft vendors, train and carriage ter, and walk the forest luminary trail as darkness rides, Santa’s Village, kids activities, local choirs welcomes the Winter. Lead by Nature Center staff and bands, food trucks, beer gardens, snowball and volunteers. fights, and more! Make your own s’mores, let your DECEMBER 21 pet off the leash in our pop-up pup park, enter the Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market Winter Beard Competition, play in the kid’s zone, 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Shop and dine with lo- and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus them- cal artisans, restaurants and shops, locally raised selves! Admission: $5 ages 18+; free for 17 and meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, under. musiccitywinterfest.com craft beer, local wine, and more! All are welcome DECEMBER 8-9 for live music and family-friendly activities. Free ad- Dickens of a Christmas Festival mission, 5–9 pm. nashvillefarmersmarket.org Historic Downtown Franklin. Travel back 150 DECEMBER 28 years to the time of Charles Dickens at this free Music City Bowl street festival. Some 200 musicians, dancers Nissan Stadium , 1 Titans Way. The annual game and characters will fill the streets, including sev- begins at 12:30 pm with a variety of activities prior eral from Charles Dickens’s stories. Expect to see to kick off. musiccitybowl.com and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver DECEMBER 31 Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight: New Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas Year’s Eve in Nashville Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Ring in the Mother Christmas with treats for children. Dress new year and rock out the old with thousands of in Victorian costume encouraged. Come decked your closest friends at one of the world’s biggest out in holiday style to capture your perfect family New Year’s Eve parties. This free event boasts a photo. Hours: Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 11 star-packed lineup that includes Keith Urban, am–4 pm. historicfranklin.com Peter Frampton, Judah & the Lion, Caitlyn Smith, DECEMBER 8, 21-23 Devon Gilfillian, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Planetarium Holiday Laser Shows The traditional Music Note Drop and accompa- Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley nying fireworks display will ring in the New Year Boulevard. Enjoy watching a wide array of music against the backdrop of the iconic State Capitol brought to life with incredible fulldome digital building and unique view of the Nashville skyline. imagery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! Take visitmusiccity.com

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9 performing arts pm until showtime and post show until closing. (615) 327-4630, raystevenscabaray.com of Nashville’s biggest hits, and the stories behind SATURDAY EVENINGS them! Performed by hot up-and-coming artists who Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play are backed by a fantastic first-call Nashville band, Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- they will bring you to your feet! Tickets available paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the online, day of show or call (615) 969-6349. (more info drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience on page 27, see Back Cover) themusicofnashville.com members participate in Would You Rather, Name THURSDAY EVENINGS That Tune, and more. byebyeliver.com/nashville Speakeasy Swing at Rudys DECEMBER 1 Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Nashville’s Fan Me With A Brick only jazz club features 1930s-1940s live music with Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. vintage swing dancing, a New Orleans inspired Tennessee Playwrights Studio presents staged menu and tipsy cocktails. rudysjazzroom.com readings of this original play, based on actual THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS events. When Victoria sets out to learn more of Music at the Frist her family’s history, she opens a portal to a past full Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music of loss, pain and indomitable perseverance. Her in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, 6 pm. fristcenter.org mother reluctantly joins her, and the two women FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS uncover old wounds that linger unhealed in the Ray Stevens Show present. darkhorsetheater.com CabaRay Showroom, 5724 River Road. Ray DECEMBER 1, 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-22 Stevens and his fabulous A-Team band will take A Christmas Story you down memory lane with songs and stories Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing from Ray’s legendary career. Showtime 7:30 pm, Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville dinner seating at 6 pm. Come early to experi- Repertory Theatre presents this all-American holi- ence the rockin’ Piano Bar with live music from 5 day classic, based on humorist Jean Shepherd’s

art crawls DECEMBER 1 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmosphere and participating venues welcome you to galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys making a con- tinuous loop 6–10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play DECEMBER 1 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the art- ist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street along with popups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com rea galleries DECEMBER 7 – Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl a offer rare op- Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make portunities to view Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com diverse exhibitions DECEMBER 8 – East Side Art Stumble featuring many genres East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and studios stretch across of artwork. Some ven- the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday ues present live music, event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com and many serve com- DECEMBER 22 – Jefferson Street Art Crawl plimentary wine. These The crawl happens up and down Jefferson, starting at the Garden monthly gatherings are Brunch Cafe near Rosa Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo an opportunity to meet at Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event engages community the artists and buy and and highlights art along this historic art corridor as well as the support their work. North Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn

10 memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s. DECEMBER 1, 2, 6-9, 13-15 Ah, the holidays! Spending time with family, enjoy- A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play ing home cooked meals and singing carols. But in 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. For many of us, Ralphie Parker’s family, your mouth gets washed Christmas isn’t Christmas without the opportu- with soap, the neighbor’s dogs devour your oven- nity to see some form of this beloved story, but fresh turkey and those carols are replaced with how to keep it fresh? For the first time we pres- choruses of “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Because ent this live 1940s radio broadcast version of the nothing says Christmas like a leg lamp, pink bunny Dickens classic, in which a small group of actors pajamas and sticking your tongue to the frozen brings the story to life complete with vintage flag pole! nashvillerep.org commercials, live sound effects, and musical un- derscoring to lead Scrooge through his journey DECEMBER 1, 5-9, 12-15, 20-22 Elf: The Musical of discovering the true meaning of Christmas and of life. pull-tight.com Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Based on the beloved holiday film, this fish-out-of- DECEMBER 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, 19-23 water musical comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his Disney’s The Little Mermaid quest to find his true identity. Nashville’s original Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. barn and most unique dining and entertainment ex- In a kingdom beneath the sea, King Triton’s young- perience offers a premium buffet and professional est daughter Ariel yearns to have her questions theater. dinnertheatre.com answered about the human world. When she saves the handsome Prince Eric from drowning, Ariel be- DECEMBER 1, 2, 6-9, 13-16 A Christmas Carol, the Musical gins to discover her own voice with the help of her friends – even after the tricky sea witch silences her. The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. The Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most theater presents thrilling performances for family beloved fairy tales, this classic will be given its own audiences and scrumptious dining at an affordable dose of NCT magic. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org price. thelarrykeetontheatre.org 11 performing arts DECEMBER 4 Musicians Corner Christmas DECEMBER 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21-23 City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. Get Nashville’s Nutcracker into the holiday spirit with Musicians Corner as Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing several Nashville artists perform holiday classics. Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville’s Doors open at 6 pm for 8 pm show. musicianscorn- Nutcracker heralds the return of the holiday sea- ernashville.com son in Music City as young Clara takes audiences DECEMBER 4 on a journey through a spectacular dreamland Making Spirits Bright with her magical Uncle Drosselmeyer. Weaving Vanderbilt Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland the awe-inspiring wonder of the classic tale with the city’s glittering past, Nashville’s Nutcracker is Avenue. Join Nashville in Harmony for this holiday a beloved holiday tradition guaranteed to delight season with an evening filled with fun, family, and the young and young-at-heart. Concept, story music. NiH is Tennessee’s first and only musical treatment and choreography by Paul Vasterling, arts organization specifically created for people of live music performed by the Nashville Symphony. all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender nashvilleballet.com expressions, and their allies. With a mission to “use music to build community and create social change,” NiH brings people together within both the LGBT community and the community at large. nashvilleinharmony.org DECEMBER 4, 11 The Doyle and Debbie Show Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com

especially for kids SATURDAY MORNINGS Wishing Chair Puppet Productions Kidsville Nashville Public Library Children’s Theatre, 615 Story Time Church Street. Enjoy 30-minute enchanting pro- The Parthenon, ductions, free of charge. Limited free parking for 2500 West End 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nash- Avenue. Kids ages villepubliclibrary.org 12 and younger Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Story Time: will explore a dif- Meet the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary ferent weekly as they sing, juggle and read books with pup- theme and create pet friends Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, a related piece of J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, and Jimmy Giraffe. art. Free, 11–11:45 Showtimes 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am. For ages am. kidsvilleon- 6 and under. line.org Friday & Saturday Mornings: Cinderella, Dec. Saturday Storytime 14 through Jan. 12. This is a musical telling filled Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, with magical surprises, featuring some of Tom Suite 14. Stop in for stories, giggles, Tichenor’s most beautiful puppets. Showtimes and songs every Saturday morning! 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Recommended for ages For children 6 and younger, 10:30 am. 3-12, but all are welcome. parnassusbooks.net

12 13 performing arts the tone for the company’s next 20 years of ath- leticism, artistry, imagination and innovation – all DECEMBER 6 culminating in a truly grand finale featuring a pro- Nashville House Concerts cession of Nashville Ballet artists from School of War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Avenue Nashville Ballet students to the professional com- North. This unique Nashville experience is hosted pany. 6:30–7:30 pm. nashvilleballet.com by Sirius XM radio personality Storme Warren, DECEMBER 14, 15 and features a diverse blend of talent from chart- ink by Camille A. Brown & Dancers topping artists, music legends, rising stars, accom- OZ Arts, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. ink celebrates plished songwriters, and more. Every show prom- the rituals, gestural vocabulary, and traditions that ises musical performances, imaginative interviews, remain ingrained within the lineage of the African and unpredictable fun. wmarocks.com Diaspora and reclaims African-Americans narra- DECEMBER 6-8 tives by showcasing their authenticity. Using the The Wolves rhythms and sounds of traditional African and Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. handmade instruments as its center, the work trav- Presented by Actors Bridge, a professional theater els through time with elements of Blues, Hip-Hop, company dedicated to telling the stories that need Jazz, and Swing. oznashville.com to be told in Nashville. Advance tickets $25, $30 DECEMBER 17-20 at door, students w/ valid ID $15. Free parking. The Ornaments present A Charlie Brown actorsbridge.org, darkhorsetheater.com Christmas DECEMBER 6-9 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill, 818 Third Avenue The 7th Annual Winter Concert South. Led by by pianist Jen Gunderman, accom- Presented by The Theater Bug at 4809 Gallatin panied by bassist James Haggerty and drummer Pike, New Life Baptist Church. Holiday enter- Martin Lynds, The Ornaments play the classic tainment for the whole family! Come join 50+ of Guaraldi record live from beginning to end, and Nashville’s talented young performers for a night host a rotating cast of guest soloists who may of music, dance and fun in their 7th annual Winter bring along a trombone, pedal steel, harmonica, Concert. This is a perfect way to celebrate the win- tin whistle, electric guitar, fiddle, saxophone, flute, ter season for all ages. thetheaterbug.org musical saw and/or accordion. Tickets $12. DECEMBER 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, 26-30 DECEMBER 20 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Poet’s Corner with Christina Stoddard Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin. You’ve Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University. Join seen it as an animated classic, you’ve loved it as fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a live-action film, and this season you’ll be wholly a featured local poet. Free and open to the public. enchanted by Studio Tenn’s trademark eye-pop- scarrittbennett.org ping spin on Disney’s “tale as old as time.” Bring DECEMBER 21 the whole family to Franklin for the holiday’s most Music City Improv magical outing, and delight in the adventures Third Coast Comedy Club, Marathon Village, of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true 1310 Clinton Avenue. This high octane show from meaning of beauty. studiotenn.com Nashville’s longest running improv troupe features DECEMBER 13 live and video sketch comedy. Shows are consid- Paul Vasterling’s 20th Anniversary Gala ered PG-13 and are a mix of short form and long Performance form. musiccityimprov.com Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts DECEMBER 29 Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Honor Nashville Lee Roy Parnell & Friends Ballet’s extraordinary past, exceptional present Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Texas and groundbreaking future. Join Nashville Ballet roots musician Lee Roy Parnell is an ace guitar- for the ultimate evening of celebration commemo- ist, distinctive singer and hit songwriter. His music rating Paul Vasterling’s 20th anniversary as Artistic runs the gamut of diversity, combining the influ- Director. Curating a collection of classical and con- ences of blue-eyed soul, Delta blues, roadhouse temporary works never before seen at Nashville rock, Southern boogie, Texas swing, and gospel. Ballet with a few familiar favorites, Vasterling sets franklintheatre.com 14 key info

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Aquarium Restaurant Claim Jumper Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur- a business lunch or gather with friends and family. ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec- including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis- selections from burgers to seafood platters. After serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa- You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com aquariumrestaurants.com Joe’s Crab Shack Café Lula at the Ryman 123 Second Avenue South. Joe’s Crab Shack offers 116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the you in the middle of the excitement. The menu “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on chicken. Come eat at Joe’s and be a part of a fun rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients experience! (615) 242-2722, joescrabshack.com available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur- Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand

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Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music menu showcases a continental twist on American Dinner Theater features The Best of Country classics. Premium cocktails and an eclectic beer Music Show, with songs made famous by leg- and wine list complement the award winning cui- endary artists and today’s superstars. See stars sine. Skull’s pays homage to the entertainment of such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” yesteryear with burlesque and live music nightly. Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations Joni Mitchell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and comedian Andy recommended. Dinner and show is $47.95, show Griffith have all graced the original checker-board only is $30. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, stage. skullsrainbowroom.com nashvillenightlife.com The Smiling Elephant Nudie’s Honky Tonk 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau- 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his- healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable toric three-story building housing millions of price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos- dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exqui- tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live site food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon music and Southern style comfort food for guests. entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday Open 11 am–3 am daily, this attraction features through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com nudieshonkytonk.com

Rainforest Café 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor- Open for dinner Sat. est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi- ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com Skull’s Rainbow Room 222 Printers Alley. Skull’s Rainbow Room is a tribute to David “Skull” Schulman and the former fine dining establishments of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Chef Gannon Leary’s critically acclaimed

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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 support 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 Western Wear 2824 Bransford Avenue

22 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 Bluebird Café, 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. 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and Opry Originals other items. Discount offered to museum mem- Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway bers, 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 geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along an 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Start your Nashville inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser adventure at Middle Tennessee’s premier science fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The center! Adventure Science war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, Center delivers innovative, dy- floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the namic learning experiences Tennessee World War II veterans. that open minds to the won- ders of science and technology, CARNTON PLANTATION fostering a better understand- 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton ing of ourselves and the world around us. From Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was awe-inspiring displays of 6.5 million stars under a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, the 63-foot Sudekum Planetarium dome to im- fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, mersive experiences in the new Virtual Reality museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, studio, the Science Center provides a place where a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open people of all ages can discover science together. 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm Open 10 am-5 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving and on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org Christmas. Admission and ticket information is CENTENNIAL PARK available at adventuresci.org. (615) 862-5160 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown 4580 Rachel’s Lane. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon- is one of the largest, most visited presidential ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk- homes in the United States and one of Nashville’s ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his- top-rated attractions. Located only minutes from torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, downtown and Gaylord Opryland resort, this is a dog park, exercise trail and much more. must-do when visiting Music City. This 1,120-acre CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS National Historic Landmark and Tennessee’s top- 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar- rated historic home features over 10 historic build- dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, ings, a seasonal wagon tour, walking trails, beau- listed on the National Register of Historic Places, tiful gardens and grounds, and much more. The houses American, European, and contemporary Hermitage mansion is considered to be the most art. Themed art installations in the gardens change accurately preserved early presidential home in the annually. cheekwood.org country. In recent years, new interpretive initiatives and programs have enhanced the experience of COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM some 225,000 annual visitors. For tickets, directions, 2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history of and additional information visit thehermitage.com America’s music through exciting new exhibits, en- BELMONT MANSION tertaining films, interactive displays, and an incred- 1700 Acklen Avenue. Belmont Mansion was de- ible array of costumes and instruments at the larg- signed and constructed in the mid-1800s as an est popular music museum in the world. Sing Me Italianate villa. It is one of the most elaborate Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-com- antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms mercial roots in the nineteenth century through its and 19,000 square feet, boasting an exquisite col- vibrant life today. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Package lection of artifacts and art. belmontmansion.com upgrades available, and be sure to include a tour BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, countrymusichalloffame.org

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26 FRIST ART MUSEUM attractions 919 Broadway. There is always something to mar- vel over in the spacious galleries of this magnifi- Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with cent art deco building. fristcenter.org stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, GRAND OLE OPRY personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs The world’s longest-running as well as artifacts from family members and nota- live radio show features the ble friends.Experience a three-dimensional walk best in country, bluegrass, through the life and legend of this international comedy and more. Being icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in down- and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from town Nashville during the winter months, artists Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this scheduled to appear this month Emmylou Harris, museum holds the true essence of the man. Find Keb’ Mo,’ Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini (pic- the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel tured), Luke Combs, Chris Janson, Old Crow and rare collectibles in the Museum store. No trip Medicine Show, and more! Shows: Tuesday to Nashville would be complete without a visit (through December 11), Friday, Saturday at 7 pm. to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 9 am–6 pm seven days a GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE TOURS week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look LANE MOTOR MUSEUM at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles most famous show, including themed dressing from A to Z. One of the few museums in North rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and America to specialize in European cars, with more. Daytime tours are available seven days a over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from week featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fas- guide. For more information, visit opry.com or call cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas (615) 871-OPRY. of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B method of musical notation – is on permanent 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one display. Over 45 marques representing North and of the world’s most important recording studios South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your where more than 35,000 songs were brought typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org Hall of Fame® and Museum. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.com THE LOTZ HOUSE THE HUCKABEE SHOW 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Huckabee Theater, 30 Music Village Boulevard,15 Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle minutes north of Nashville, in Hendersonville, of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques TN. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction news, music, entertainment and fun with former in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his spe- a value ticket available which includes Carnton cial guests! You must be 16 years of age to attend a Plantation and The Carter House, located across live taping. Tickets are free. Register and get show the street. (615) 790-7190, LotzHouse.com taping dates online or call 833-HUCKABEE for ® more information. Seating is at 6:30 pm. Tapings THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE : A MAGICAL JOURNEY are weekly. Walk-ins are welcome! huckabeetix.tv Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. [“These are great performers!”—Mickey Gilley] JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM Join the incredible cast and band in a historical 60 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest year ride through some of Nashville’s biggest hits, collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the and the stories behind them! From Hank Williams, world, the museum has everything from his earli- Patsy Cline, George & Tammy, Conway & Loretta, est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Kenny & Dolly, through Wynonna, Garth Brooks, 27 attractions

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Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. lake. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker trolleytours.com plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and THE PARTHENON plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see Centennial Park. This Nashville treasure is recog- deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your nized as one of the world’s most impressive scale walk. radnorlake.org reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses the magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest RYMAN AUDITORIUM AND RYMAN indoor sculpture in North America. There are also AUDITORIUM TOURS fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. 116 Fifth Avenue North. Named Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year many times, The Ryman continues a THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM more than 100-year music tradition by presenting 119 Third Avenue South, Second Level. Though a wide variety of world-class entertainment year she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in round. A must-see for any Nashville visitor, The 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a Country music and remains one of the biggest self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts celebrates the life of the legendary songstress from more than a century of entertainment his- and features hundreds of never tory. Dubbed “The Mother Church before seen artifacts, personal be- of Country Music” by Nashvillians, longings, videos and much more. it’s well known by this moniker to- (615) 454-4722, patsymuseum.com day. Guided tours are available on a limited basis. Visit the Gift Shop

RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK WILLIAMSON GLYNN MARY as well as Café Lula. For tickets call 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box for an energetic hike up steep ridge Office, or ryman.com. Open seven trails, or a leisurely walk along the days a week. 29 attractions clude significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle Avenues. The 19th-century, Greek Revival historic flags and weapons are among the finest in the na- Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it tion. Located in the heart of Nashville at the cor- did when completed in 1859. Free guided tours ner of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Street, leave from the first floor Information Desk every the new Museum sits at the foot of Capitol Hill at hour, with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. No admission at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the charge. tnmuseum.org Information Desk. THE UPPER ROOM TN STATE MUSEUM 1908 Grand Avenue, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. The new midtown. An active cha- 137,000-square-foot Tennessee State Museum pel and museum, The is designed to bring history to life. It includes Upper Room features a “Tennessee a nearly life-size wood Time Tunnel” carving of da Vinci’s The chronicling the Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as state’s rich his- well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork tory and leading dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and visitors though the Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during Museum’s perma- the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg dis- nent collection, play during Lent and Easter. Come experience the “Study of Corner of Canal Street” a hands-on chil- tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tu- by Red Grooms,1993 dren’s gallery, six mult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions in- chapel.upperroom.org.

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