Greater Nashville May 2017 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife ® Shopping the nashville visitors guide Attractions Key_Ad_Cover.indd 1 4/6/17 5:42 PM 2 nashville events spring run continues Thursdays in May. Among this month’s feature those appearing: Charlie Daniels Band, Brenda Lee, Craig Morgan, and more! For tickets and Grand Ole Opry House Backstage information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Pass Tours 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the May 1, 6-9, 11-14, 23-30 – Nashville Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up- Sounds Home Games close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the and country’s most famous show, including family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor- themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, league ballpark located in Sulphur Dell north of the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are downtown. The Nashville Sounds home games are available seven days a week featuring Blake May 1 vs. New Orleans , May 6–9 vs. El Paso, May 11– Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are 14 vs. Albuquerque, May 23-26 vs. Omaha, and May also available following most Opry perfor- 27-30 vs. Colorado Springs. nashvillesounds.com mances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our May 5-6 – Sevier Park Street Fest Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more informa- 12th Avenue South. Tickets are required for the tion, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Friday night concert with The Lone Bellow along- side Muddy Magnolias and Family And Friends. Free entertainment on Saturday with family fun Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand events, food, zany contests, balloons, face paint- Ole Opry ing, games, crafts, Kids Area, Hot Wing Eating Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Contest, Nashville’s largest burrito, and more! 10 Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in May. Since 1925, am–6 pm, sevierparkfest.com country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show May 5-7 – Tennessee Craft Spring Fair that made country music famous. Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One- While performances from both of-a-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are legendary entertainers and the latest country mu- perfect gifts for friends, family, and yourself! Enjoy sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, food, family-friendly activities in the Kids’ Tent you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and and demonstrations from ar- more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends tisans aimed to educate as of country music on the stage where many of them they create pieces in front of got their start and some are experiencing the your eyes. A unique feature of thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to Tennessee Craft Fairs requires appear this month include Brad Paisley (pictured), artists to be on-site. Learn what inspires them, and Dailey & Vincent, Terri Clark, Dustin Lynch, Trace how they take raw materials and transform them Adkins and more! For Opry tickets and informa- into fine craft. Friday and Saturday 10 am–6 pm, tion visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Sunday 10 am–5 pm. tennesseecrafts.org Thursdays – Opry Country Classics May 6 – Nashville Rollergirls Emanating from the historic Ryman Auditorium Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts be- Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin gin at 5:30 pm and 7pm. Admission: $15 ages and features the country music the world knows 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children best, performed by legends of the genre and the 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. rising stars those legends have influenced. The nashvillerollergirls.com 3 Greater Nashville ® the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC [email protected] Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 354-9370 • Fax (615) 397-3044 Visit our website: www.nashvillekey.com Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. Photos Courtesy of: Media Production Services, Robert Ames Cook Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Angell Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation Tennessee Photographic Services Chris Hollo Photography, Gerri Winchell Findley Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. USPS 543030. This magazine published by Key Magazine Nashville, this issue under license from Key Magazines, Inc. 3805 Ivywood Court, Arlington, TX 76016. 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Cancelled echo through the trees. Color, movement, and for clouds or inclement weather. bsasnashville.com peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of games of skill and man-powered May 17 – The Hermitage Spring Outing rides. Tours of the Castle Gwynn first floor and Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s grounds are included with admission 11 am–3 pm Lane. The Hermitage hosts a tented picnic on the (weather permitting). Hours: 10 am–6 pm. Free mansion lawn that dates back to the early days of parking; free admission for children 5 and under. The Ladies Hermitage Association. Guests are in- No pets. tnrenfest.com vited to join this time-honored tradition, beginning at 11:30 am. Laura Bush, former first lady of the May 6, 27 – Fairgrounds Speedway United States, will be this year’s keynote speaker. Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come thehermitage.com out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. Check the website for gate May 18 – Yoga on the Field times. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Join hundreds of yogis at the home of the Tennessee Titans for an May 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 – Musicians invigorating twilight class that will stretch from end Corner zone to end zone. All levels welcome. Water will Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. It’s Music be provided, bring your own mat and towel. Stay City’s family-friendly weekly festival and giant lawn after and enjoy a specialty cocktail from our cash party with stellar music, a mix of Nashville’s best bar. Registration starts at 6 pm, class at 6:30 pm, food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and cocktail hour 7:30–8:30 pm. eh.xorbia.com/yoga a Beer Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. Acoustic Friday nights 5–9 pm; Saturday afternoons May 18-20 – Franklin Rodeo 12 noon–5 pm. musicianscornernashville.com Downtown Franklin. One of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! Enjoy the excitement of May 13 – Iroquois Steeplechase national rodeo competition events – bareback Percy Warner Park. The premier spring race in riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc American steeplechasing and Music City’s tradi- riding, tie down roping, barrel racing, bull riding tional rite of spring – typically attracting more than and more! Tickets $5–$20. franklinrodeo.com 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, May 19 – Nashville Farmers’ Market the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Night Market Vanderbilt has received more than $10 million from 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Experience the the event proceeds. iroquoissteeplechase.org Farmers’ Market for one of the most unique Friday night experiences in Nashville on the third Friday May 13 – Second Saturday Laser Shows of each month, 5–8 pm. Enjoy a shopping and din- at Sudekem Planetarium ing experience with lots of local food artisans, lo- Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley cally owned restaurants and shops, locally raised Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, planetarium and special laser music shows, with craft beer, local wine, and more! Free admission. millions of stars and digital visual effects. See nashvillefarmersmarket.org a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Jukebox Heroes at May 19 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party 8:30 pm; That (mostly) ’70s Laser Show at 9:30 Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory pm; The Dark Side of the Moon at 10:30 pm. Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- sudekumplanetarium.com cles under the trees and around the grounds, while 5 events May 21 – Vintage Base Ball at the Hermitage three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets Lane. Join The Hermitage as Nashville Vintage or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash Base Ball League offers free admission to the welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, Game Field! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an soft drinks and beer (adults 21+).