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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: Bryant, Frankie Ballard, Maddie & Tae, Phil Vassar, A Thousand Horses, David Nail, Tracy General Jackson Showboat Lawrence, Craig Wayne Boyd, and more! For 2812 Opryland Drive. All aboard for a memorable Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call family outing on the world’s grandest showboat, (615) 871-OPRY. the magnificent General Jackson! Stroll the four massive decks, and enjoy panoramic views of July 1-3, 16-19, 24-31 – Nashville Nashville. During your three-hour river cruise, you Sounds Home Games will experience a mouthwatering southern style First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the meal along with dynamic live entertainment in the family out to the ballgame at the city’s new mi- beautiful two-story Victorian Theater. The Midday nor-league ballpark. The Nashville Sounds home Cruise includes the country music variety show, games are July 1-3 vs. Colorado Springs; July 16-19 Nashville Live! The show’s repertoire spans clas- vs. Omaha; July 24-27 vs. New Orleans; July 28-31 sic hits by Patsy Cline, George Jones and Tammy vs. Iowa. This season, fans are encouraged to park Wynette through chart-topping hits by today’s hot- at the Metro Courthouse Garage at 101 James test artists. On the Evening Cruise, Perry Danos Robertson Parkway ($5/parking, free shuttle). hosts Hot Country Nights, featuring great produc- nashvillesounds.com tion numbers with the music that made Nashville famous – country music. It’s a fast paced, rollicking, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Family Night Out country music journey from the roots of country to at Cheekwood today’s award-winning country superstars. Spend Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Sunday on the Gospel Brunch Midday Cruise 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Gather your family to- with General Jackson Jubilee, and experience gether for fantastic performances and shows, a the inspirational sounds of today’s contemporary ‘kids dance zone,’ and magical memories made Christian music. Tickets, showtime info, menus, in the beautiful gardens! Enjoy Coal Train Railroad cast bios and more details are available online, or on July 2; The WannaBeatles on July 9; Mr. Steve, call (615) 458-3900. generaljackson.com The Music Man on July 16; Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck presents Anansi the Spider on July Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & 23; Cowboy Dan on July 30. Ben & Jerry’s plus a Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry different food truck each week! 6:30–7:30 pm. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every cheekwood.org Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in July. Plus, catch a show on Wednesday nights July 3 – Soccer: U.S. MNT vs. Guatemala beginning June 17 through LP Field, 1 Titans Way. The U.S. Men’s National August 12. Since 1925, country’s Team will face Guatemala at 5:30 pm. The matchup best have mesmerized audi- will serve as the final tune-up for the team before ences at the Opry, the show that it starts play at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. made country music famous. Expect a fantastic crowd at LP Field. ussoccer.com While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country mu- July 3 – Downtown Nashville Art Crawl sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and Avenue, Broadway. Presenting local and world-re- more. Artists scheduled to appear this month in- nowned artists and artwork, various galleries offer clude Thompson Square, The Willis Clan, Craig rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions fea- Morgan, Michael Ray, Lee Greenwood, Charley turing every genre of art. The festive atmosphere Pride, Neal McCoy, Josh Thompson, Crystal and participating venues welcome you to experi- Gayle, Joe Diffie, Suzy Bogguss (pictured), Oak ence downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6–9 Ridge Boys, Terri Clark, Little Big Town, Chase pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play 3 Greater Nashville

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4 July 3 – Fireworks at Nashville Shores events 4001 Bell Road. It’s like seeing two shows in one with the beautiful reflections of color on Percy July 11, 18, 25 – Summer Saturdays at Priest Lake. Fireworks are included with a season Ellington Agricultural Center pass or that day’s waterpark admission. Fireworks 440 Hogan Road. Free, special fun-filled activi- will begin at dusk. nashvilleshores.com ties will spotlight Tennessee farm life, 9 am–2 pm. From wagon rides and horse shows to a grist mill July 4 – Music City Hot Chicken Festival and gardens, there will be different activities each East Park, 700 Woodland Street. Celebrate the weekend. Groom and ride miniature donkeys, uniquely-Nashville dish, Hot Chicken, beginning milk goats, make soap or stop by the cabins to at 11 am with a parade of fire trucks and free Hot see sheep shearing and spinning wheels. tnagmu- Chicken samples to the first 500 people in line. Live seum.org music from local bands all day long and visitors can look on while six teams try their hand at cooking July 11 – Fairgrounds Speedway up their version of Hot Chicken in the Amateur Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come Cooking Contest. Other edible options will also out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 be available. The event ends at 3 pm when visitors and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at make their way downtown for the annual fireworks 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand display. hot-chicken.com officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slat- ed for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com July 4 – Let Freedom Sing! Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North. Enjoy a full July 11 – The Glo Run day of family fun and an incredible fireworks show LP Field, 1 Titans Way. 5K Evening Run through a that has become one of the best July 4th events in dreamworld of glowing wonders dancing to music, the country! Climbing walls, water slides, samples, with a live DJ at the finish. Create a team of at least games, and so much more will keep every member 5 members, get free neon sunglasses, invite your of your family having a great time. An all-star line- friends. theglorun.com up of Martina McBride, Mikky Ekko, the Nashville July 11 – Second Saturday Laser Shows Symphony, The Weeks, Gabe Dixon, and more at Sudekem Planetarium are among the musical acts to perform, leading Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley up to the incredible fireworks display accompa- Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning nied to music from our Grammy-winning Nashville planetarium and special laser music shows, with Symphony. musiccityjuly4th.com millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a July 4 – Red, White & Boom single show or make it a full evening and buy tick- Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley ets for all three shows! Join us for Laser America, Boulevard. Celebrate the 4th with an unobstructed featuring music by Neil Diamond, James Brown, view of Nashville’s downtown fireworks, from our Johnny Cash, and more at 8:30 pm; the iconic rooftop or lawn. Bring your family and enjoy this Music of Michael Jackson at 9:30 pm; ElectroPop exclusive nighttime event, including a live feed of is a hot pop cosmic concert featuring favorite the Nashville Symphony’s accompaniment to the tunes by Lady Gaga, Bastille, Pharrell Williams, fireworks. There will be live science demonstrations Lorde, Demi Lovato, and Lil Jon & DJ Snake, at outside (giant elephant toothpaste, liquid nitrogen 10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, at the ad- “bombs” and balloon bursts!) adventuresci.com mission desk on the day of the event or online at sudekumplanetarium.com. July 11 – Red, White and Brew Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane. 3–6 pm. Celebrate July 11, 18, 25 – Big Band Dances America and freedom at this mid-summer fest with Centennial Park Event Shelter. Spend your red and white wine, local brews, tasty food, music, Saturday nights this summer dancing and listen- and a few carnival games. Proceeds support The ing to live big band music played by some of Tomorrow Fund, which builds community aware- Nashville’s finest musicians. There are two free ness and responsibility in Middle Tennessee young group dance lessons held 7–7:30 pm and again professionals. cfmt.org 8:30–8:50 pm. One savory and one sweet food truck will be on-site. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. 5 events July 25 – Nashville Zoo’s Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville July 11: The Merchants of Cool (Rumba); July 18: Road. Chill out with the animals at this annual The Paul Ross Orchestra (Salsa); July 25: The Jazz event with cool activities and icy treats for both Alliance (Cha-Cha). nashville.gov guests and animals. Lots of fun events including July 12 – Sundays LIVE! at The Hermitage ice cream eating contests and an inflatable water slide. Included with same day admission, free for 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew members, and some activities have additional Jackson. Come explore the 19th century fees. nashvillezoo.org early republic with our compelling living history series, 1–5 pm. Meet Judge John Overton July 25 – Nashville Rib & Jazz Festival and hear about his close friendship with Cumberland Park, 592 South First Street. Jazz Jackson, and how they won the Presidency. & blues artists scheduled to perform include thehermitage.com Tom Hemby, Denny Jiosa, Annie Sellick, Michael July 18 – Nashville Rollergirls Whitaker and the Bottom 40, David Wells, and more. Proceeds after expenses will help keep Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth music alive in the Nashville Metro area. The mu- Avenue North. Doubleheader vs. Ohio Roller Girls. sic begins at 3 pm. Tickets: $20 advance; $30 gate; nashvilleauditorium.com $10 children 6–12; free for children 5 and under; July 18 – Music in the Meadow musicfestival.city/nashville Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, July 25 – Music City Brewer’s Festival Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Avenue South. with the fabulous Joe Freel, backed by a band of Sample some of the most respected brews from Nashville Jazz Workshop musicians. Enjoy a hike over 40 local, regional, national, and imported and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! breweries at one of the biggest and best beer fes- 5:30–9:30 pm. $20/person, $75/car owlshill.org tivals in the country! You can try beer here that is July 19 – Jazz on the Cumberland not normally available in Nashville. Live music en- Concert Series tertainment all day. Two sessions, 12–4 pm, 6–10 Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First pm. musiccitybrewersfest.com Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, July 26 – Carnton Sunset Concert Series: and watch the downtown skyline light up overlook- Vinyl Radio ing the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, area’s best local, regional, and national jazz art- Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique ists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and venue for friends and families to relax and listen to food will be available for purchase from local food some of the area’s most talented musicians. Food trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play and drinks are available for purchase or bring your zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and own (including alcohol). Gates open at 4:30 pm, water slides. This is a free evening event (5:30–8 concert 6–8 pm. No tents, grills or pets. Admission: pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the $10 adults/advance, $12/gate; $5 children 6-12; pedestrian street bridge. free for 5 and under. Free parking. boft.org July 24-26 – Nashville Flea Market July 31 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, cles under the trees and around the grounds, while housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of three headlining acts perform on the main stage. thousands of other items each month, at one of No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– friendsofwarnerparks.com 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org

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SHOW THIS AD TO RECEIVE $2 OFF MUSEUM ADMISSION Discount applies to adult general admission only. No other discount applies. Not valid on discount packages. CODE: KEYMAG STEP INSIDE His Story Downtown Nashville • 615.416.2001 • CountryMusicHallofFame.org 7 23*; Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder on July performing 30*. (*Part of the annual Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman series.) Buy tickets arts at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster. com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.

July at the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary talent, fine house bands and memorable performers. Fun, complimentary line dancing lessons are offered daily. wildhorsesaloon.com July at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony July at the Darkhorse Theater Place. Packages may be purchased from the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. The Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Darkhorse is host to a variety of theater groups Concerts this month: The Texas Tenors with who perform new works, classical theater, live mu- the Nashville Symphony on July 2 at 7:30 pm; sic, dance and multimedia shows. KB Productions Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture: A Star Spangled takes the stage on July 3–11 with The Trials and Evening with the Nashville Symphony on July 3 Tribulations of a Trailertrash Housewife. Destiny at 8 pm; Rock My Soul featuring The Fairfield Theatre Experience performs July17–25. Umbrella, Four and The McCrary Sisters (without orches- an original musical by Len Cohen and Steve Leslie tra) on July 10 at 8 pm; An Evening with America begins its run on July 31. darkhorsetheater.com on July 23 at 7:30 pm; An Intimate Evening with Shirley MacLaine (without orchestra) on July July 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bye Bye Liver: The 30 at 7:30 pm; An Evening with The Monkees Nashville Drinking Play featuring Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork (without Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- orchestra) on July 31 at 8 pm. For tickets and paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the showtimes, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 drinking culture. Audience members choose sides between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website Name That Tune, or find love as different contes- at nashvillesymphony.org. tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go July at the Ryman Auditorium to byebyeliver.com/nashville. 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Sunday Bluegrass Jam Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- outstanding lineup includes Red, White and tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold Bluegrass Night with Del McCoury and Sierra beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until Hull on July 2*; Hot Rize featuring Brian Sutton, you get here.” The evening entertainment begins Nick Forster, Pet Wernick at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com & Tim O’Brien with The Gibson Brothers on July July 7 – Anthony Bourdain: Close to the 9*; Dailey & Vincent on Bone July 16*; American Idol Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Live on July 17; Fifth Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Chef, author, and Harmony with Debby raconteur Anthony Bourdain is best known for Ryan + The Never Ending, traveling the globe on his stomach, daringly con- Natalie La Rose and Bea Miller on July 21; Rob suming some of the world’s most exotic dishes on Thomas (pictured), with the Plain White T’s on July his hit TV shows. Bourdain will spend the evening 22; Robert Earl Keen with The SteelDrivers on July sharing candid insights about his life’s work and

8 travels, including an audience question and an- bandmates Paul Guzzone, Joe Mennonna, Frank swer session. tpac.org Vilardi and Ira Siegel. Their infectious music has fans dancing in their seats and singing along at July 7, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Music City Roots every show. Tickets $50–$75, Doors open at 6 pm, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim show at 8 pm. citywinery.com Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich July 11 – Where Did I Go Wrong? music scene, from country to Americana. Extra James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts show on Tuesday, July 7 – A Tribute to Chet Atkins, Center, 505 Deaderick Street. A young youth minis- CGP (certified guitar player). $15 reserved seats; ter is faced with having to raise his two children by $10 general admission; free for 5 and under; mu- himself when his wife leaves him for another man siccityroots.com while trying to pursue a music career. Fifteen years later, his wife, after drug and other abuse, now July 7, 14, 28 – The Doyle and Debbie seeks to find her children, and rebuild the life that Show she left behind. The story explores how one man’s Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious faith can help bring restoration to what seems to love letter to the country music community and its be a hopeless situation. tpac.org stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, July 13 – Barenaked Ladies have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at Whites Creek Pike. The tour is called “Last 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com Summer On Earth Summer 2015,”and the group is joined by special guests Violent Femmes and July 10 – The Bacon Brothers Colin Hay of Men At Work. The natural amphithe- City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. Michael ater space of the Whites Creek valley is a must- Bacon and his brother Kevin Bacon are joined by see and hear venue in the greater Nashville area,

9 performing arts your free bag of goodies and props to be used throughout the film. Come as you are, or dress up featuring state-of-the-art sound in a cozy wooded as your favorite character! franklintheatre.com setting, Tickets $39.50 and up. 7 pm–11 pm. fontanelmansion.com July 23, 30 – Music at the Frist Frist Center Cafe, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, July 16-19 – Sideshow Fringe Festival 919 Broadway. Join guitar virtuosos Joe Brunelle Various locations: Belmont’s Black Box Theater, and Barry Coggins on July 23, and Larry and Actors Bridge Studio @ LeQuire Gallery, Darkhorse Nancy Mechem for an evening of traditional jazz Theatre, Global Education Center, Richland Park on July 30. 6 pm, fristcenter.org Library. Nashville’s progressive performing arts event is a 4-day celebration featuring theater and July 25 – The Ugly Duckling related live presentations with a special empha- Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde sis on original and innovative forms and formats. Worlde Theatre brings this Hans Christian Andersen Dance, music, puppetry, aerial arts, juggling, poet- classic tale to life with colorful characters, farcical ry, and more is showcased in a multi-venue setting. whimsy and magical storytelling. Follow our feath- It’s fast-paced, and purposefully low-tech, to allow ered friend as he learns to survive the bullies in the the spectacle of raw talent and innovation to take barnyard. Performed in the spirit of English panto- center stage. sideshowfringe.com mime, this lively interactive comedy has a poignant message. For all ages. General admission $8. July 17 – Thursday Night Things At Oz oldeworldetheatre.com OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is a destination for innovative contemporary art experi- July 25 – Bluebird on the Mountain ences. Artist and filmmaker Cory Basil will create Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive (off two “cineplexes” in the Grand Salon that will show Granny White). Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, dozens of his film animations. Audience mem- and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand bers are welcome to come and go as the anima- telescope on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. tions loop. Celebrated pianist and award-winning Lari White, Chuck Cannon, and another to be an- singer-songwriter Brooke Waggoner will perform nounced will perform under Dyer’s open-air can- original works and accompany Basil during a live opy. A “carload ticket” allows you to bring up to reading of excerpts from The Perils of Fishboy: A 8 people in your car. dyer.vanderbilt.edu Tale Split in Two. oznashville.com July 31 – Legally Blonde the Musical July 17 – Music City Improv Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. The Building (formerly Billups Art), 1008-C Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by Woodland Street, East Nashville. This high octane pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-dis- show features a variety of short and long-form covery. This action-packed musical explodes on improv, as well as live and video sketch comedy. the stage with memorable songs and dynamic Book tickets in advance, as space is limited in our dances featuring NCT’s most advanced students. intimate theatre and often sells out. Every show nashvillechildrenstheatre.org is unique, so come often and have a blast with us for less than the price of a movie. All shows are July 31 – Frist Friday Concert Series “PG-13.” musiccityimprov.com Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy live music, light snacks and beverages as July 19 – The Wizard of Oz Sing-along well as the diverse exhibitions on view in the Frist presented by the Nashville Opera Center’s galleries. The Long Players will perform Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. 1:30 David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust album, plus more and 6:30 pm, $15 per person, $20 VIP. Experience Bowie favorites throughout the evening. The LP’s opera in new ways in this fun and unique setting. are a multi-talented group of Nashville-based Channel your inner Dorothy and travel with the musicians who perform classic albums live in Nashville Opera down the Yellow Brick Road! Sing their original sequence. Admission $10; Members along to each and every song, aided by the sub- free; $7 for College students, 65+, Military w/ID. titles. The fun starts with a vocal warm-up led by fristcenter.org Nashville Opera singers, who will take you through 10 11 Food, Fun and entertainment for the whole family!

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Aquarium Restaurant Cantina Laredo Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique 592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur- fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin- including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu se- est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch lections from burgers to seafood platters. After your a great destination for lunch, dinner or special meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. Claim Jumper (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Café Lula at the Ryman Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec- 116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis- is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa- on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax you in the middle of the excitement. The menu in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur- 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry.

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— (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. The Smiling Elephant 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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KEY TO ADVERTISERS 1 The Upper Room 2 Johnny Cash Museum 3 Cotton Eyed Joe 4 Woodcuts Gallery 5 The Smiling Elephant 6 The Wildhorse Saloon 7 Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering 8 Cantina Laredo POINTS OF INTEREST A LP Field B Bicentennial Mall C Chamber of Commerce D The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information African American Art E Municipal Auditorium Custom-Made Picture Frames F Nashville Convention Center “A Cut Above the Rest” in offering you the best custom framing. G Ryman Auditorium H TPAC/TN State Museum We also offer greeting cards, prints, and original fine art. I Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Located on Historic Jefferson Street, J The Frist Center for the Visual Arts just minutes from downtown, next to Fisk University K Schermerhorn Symphony Center L Music City Center 1613 Jefferson St. 321-5357 www.woodcutsfineart.com

19 shopping & services

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- Gas Lamp Antique Mall mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- 100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall in elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books Berry Hill. Voted “Nashville’s Best Antique Mall” for and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- the past six years in the Nashville Scene’s Best of ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage fur- Cotton-Eyed Joe niture and home accessories are all featured. Call Located on the corner of Second Avenue and (615) 297-2224. The second location, Gas Lamp Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are -sur mile down the same street in the last building, with rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- the website at gaslampantiques.com. nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual The Great Escape home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Featuring a huge selection of current and out- Call (615) 726-3302 for more information. of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, Country Music Hall of Fame Museum books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Store Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto- Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- Hatch Show Print Store tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for ment of iconic and newly designed prints and the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com

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DVDs CDs Games Comics Used-New-Collectible! Low, low prices! Also: Records, Toys, more... Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 11-7 WEST NASHVILLE NEAR OPRY MILLS VANDY/MUSIC ROW NEED CASH? We \ 5400 Charlotte Ave. 111-B Gallatin Rd. N. Merged w/West Nashville PAY TOP DOLLAR 385-2116 615-865-8052 Superstore; see info at left. FOR YOUR ITEMS!

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 support 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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And be sure to look at the original oil paintingClimb aboardof The Highwaymen the General that Jacksonhangs over Showboat the front door. for Hanka unique Williams, entertainment Jr., Pam Tillis, experience! Brooks & Dunn, This Montgomery 300-foot Gentrypaddlewheel and many more riverboat of Country cruises Music’s the greatest Cumberland have used TheRiver Stage offering for filming fantastic videos showsand TV specials.and delicious You never meals. know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertain- web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com. ing show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson.com. cont. on pg. 30 24page 2 8 Grand Ole Opry attractions 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, blue- the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to Daytime tours are available seven days a week appear this month Thompson Square, The Willis February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your Clan, Craig Morgan, Michael Ray, Lee Greenwood, video tour guide. Tours are also available follow- Charley Pride, ing most Opry performances with video tour guide Neal McCoy, Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Josh Thompson, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more infor- Crystal Gayle, mation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Joe Diffie, Suzy The Hermitage Bogguss, Oak Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Ridge Boys, Terri Clark, Little Big Town (pictured), Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in Chase Bryant, Frankie Ballard, Maddie & Tae, period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Phil Vassar, A Thousand Horses, David Nail, Tracy Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful Lawrence, Craig Wayne Boyd, and more! Shows: heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday shows slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for through December and Wednesdays now through his family. Special garden and farm tours are given August 12 at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- (615) 871-OPRY. ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission Tours is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand 13–18, $9 for children 6–12 and children under 6 Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). famous show, including themed dressing rooms, (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.

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 attractions For more information call (615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com. Historic Collinsville Step back in time to an era when the work was hard Lane Motor Museum but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see few museums in North America to specialize in what life was like when time seemed to move at European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly on display from all over the world. “100 Years of restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth- Leyat”, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven and school tours available. Special programs and cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alter- activities throughout the year. Civil War Battle native method to musical notation – is on perma- Reenactment, Battle of Riggins Hill, takes place nent display. Over 45 marques representing North in October. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 Open Thursday through Sunday 1–5 pm. (931) 648- am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors 9141. historiccollinsville.com (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or Historic RCA Studio B visit the website lanemuseum.org. 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most The Lotz House important recording studios 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle like Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value Studio B. Call (615) 416-2001 or visit the website at ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation countrymusichalloffame.com. and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit Johnny Cash Museum LotzHouse.com. 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater world, the museum has everything from his earli- 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech- Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country nology and include stage costumes, instruments, Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs show features songs made famous by legendary as well as artifacts from family members and no- artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars ap- table friends. Experience a three-dimensional pear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle walk through the life and legend of this interna- Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the There is entertainment for the entire family. The Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is this museum holds the very essence of the man. $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville The Museum Store features the largest selection tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nash- Staff members include Cash family members and villenightlife.com. friends who love to share stories with guests. No Nashville Zoo at Grassmere trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit 3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and to the Johnny Cash Museum. The Bongo Java Cafe Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pan- serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet das, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 ani- cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week.

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28 mals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying attractions mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights lenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter paved trails for those who want to just stroll and Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the turkeys and turtles during your walk. humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in Ryman Auditorium time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year The Parthenon music tradition by presenting a wide variety of Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, world-class entertainment year round. Established this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi- must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. sculpture in North America. There are also fine art For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. Office, or ryman.com.

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29 attractions features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of only continuously running show paying tribute to the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts the King in Music City, where he recorded over from more than a century of entertainment history. 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, basis, check the box office for details. New ex- Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to panded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchan- give standing ovations at every show. A must-see dise, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well show while in Nashville. To order tickets, which as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Seating seven days a week. ryman.com at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens Tennessee State Capitol at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh thenashvilleking.com Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol The Upper Room stands today much as it did when completed in 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha- 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, pel and museum, The Upper Room features a library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re- nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear- Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well ance. Free guided tours leave from the first floor as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits Information Desk every hour, with the first tour at include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child are also available at the Information Desk. Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display dur- Tennessee State Museum ing Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran- 505 Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of spe- holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit cial interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search upperroom.org/chapel. for hidden papers when he was charged with spying Wildhorse Saloon for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live Johnson. Closed Mondays. Free admission. (615) entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324; tnmuseum.org is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn Tribute To The King 1953–1977 the latest dance steps with complimentary dance Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener- barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For cur- gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley 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

30 31 OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 4:30 PM “SOUL OF NASHVILLE” NOW PLAYING! Be immersed in the Ryman’s magical history during this one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill. ALL NEW EXHIBITS! Video hosts Charles Esten, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Skaggs, Robin Roberts and Trisha Yearwood take visitors through each chapter of the fascinating Ryman story.

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