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August 2014Arts
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Attractionsthe nashville visitors guide
Greater Nashville
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“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.”—DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer “You were AWESOME!”
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“A MuSt-SEE ShOW” —Country Weekly MagazineMonday and thursday, March through October
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LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND
August 13
The four-time GRAMMY®winning Texan returns for
a swingin’ night of fun.
AMERICAN MASTERWORKSSeptember 18 - 20
Be among the first to hear the world premiere of
Conni Ellisor and Victor Wooten’s ground-breaking Concerto for Electric Bass
& Orchestra.
BOZ SCAGGSAugust 12
Acclaimed singer/songwriter
performs his hits like “Lido Shuffle,” “Lowdown.”
JOHNNY MATHISwith the Nashville Symphony
September 14
“Chances Are” you’ll get “Misty” when this crooner
performs his hits with the orchestra.
WEST SIDE STORYSeptember 5 & 6
Watch this classic film on a big screen as the
orchestra performs the score live.
THE FOUR TOPSwith the Nashville Symphony
September 11 - 13
The Motown legends will have you dancing to
“Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself”
& more.
BUY TICKETS: NashvilleSymphony.org | 615.687.6400
Music City’sBiggest Band
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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:
Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to the KING: 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley fea-tures all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continu-ously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drum-mer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets call (615) 758-0098. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday in August. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmer-
ized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary enter-tainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com-
edy, and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Lorrie Morgan, Hunter Hayes (pictured), Little Big Town, Kix Brooks, Terri Clark, Mark Chesnutt, Sundy Best, Frankie Ballard, Josh Thompson, Kathy Mattea, Charles Esten, the Opry debut of Sam Hunt, and many more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
August 2 – Fairgrounds SpeedwayFairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission $10, Kids 12 and under/Seniors $8, Military $5. Pit Gates open at 10:30 am, Grandstand Gates at 3 pm, the Green Flag falls at 5 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows. “Summer Laze” celebrates summer fun music from the Beach Boys, Beatles, Black Eyed Peas, Johnny Cash, Katy Perry, U2 and others, at 8:30 pm; Led Zeppelin favorites at 9:30 pm; “Laser Dark” alternative music includes Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine, White Zombie and more, at 10:30 pm. August 9 is “Second Saturday,” where you can explore the universe before your laser shows. Doors open at 8 pm, or 6 pm on Second Saturday.Tickets available at the door, at the admission desk on the day of the event or online at sudekum planetarium.com.
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Big Band DancesCentennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue. Dance the night away to Nashville’s finest musicians play-ing genuine big band era music. There are two free group dance lessons, 7–7:30 pm and 8:30–8:50 pm, and the rest of the time it’s live big band music until 10 pm!
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Sundays LIVE! at The Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane. Costumed interpreters will bring history to life in their discussion of events from the lifetime and influence of Andrew Jackson and his family. Hear stories of women’s roles, vari-ous persons of importance, and the foodways and folkways of frontier America. This year, as we celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812, visitors will learn how the war impacted life for thousands of Tennesseans. Programs (free with the purchase of regular admission) begin at 1 pm and run throughout the afternoon until 5 pm at various locations behind mansion. Visit thehermitage.com for a detailed schedule.
August 7-11, 20-27 – Nashville Sounds Home GamesGreer Stadium, 534 Chestnut Street. Take me out to the ballgame for guaranteed family fun. The
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Nashville Sounds home games are August 7–11 vs. Round Rock Express; August 20–23 vs. Fresno Grizzlies; August 24–27 vs. Sacramento River Cats. Games are various times. For tickets and details, check the website nashvillesounds.com.
August 8 & 9 – Tomato Art Fest5 Points East Nashville, 1024 Woodland Street. This free, costume-friendly event provides a fun-filled day for everyone and their families. Celebrate this beloved fruit/vegetable and enjoy the day’s festivities, beginning with the Tomato Art Second Line Parade. Put on your most stunning (or outlandish) tomato ensemble and prepare to astound the judges with your style to win the cold cash prize, plus the honor of leading the parade on Saturday morning! Fun, imagination, play, mu-sic, food trucks, live art, games and contests ga-lore happen Friday evening 6–10 pm, Saturday 9 am–10 pm. tomatoartfest.com
August 9 – Nashville Roller GirlsNashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. Nashville’s only all-female flat-track roller derby league vs. Toronto Roller Derby. All games are doubleheaders starting at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. nashvilleauditorium.com
August 9 – Swine BallSilver Dollar Saloon, 110 Second Avenue North. NashVegas’ most tastefully tacky ball where “Bacon Dreams Come True!” This is where swine meets dine and dance, and you’ll find the most fun “pig nose optional” party in town. Grab your dar-lins’, put on your tux and little black dresses (jeans & daisy dukes optional), cowboy boots and pig noses, (we’ll have one for you) and get ready to party Music City style! 7–11 pm
August 9 & 28 – Preseason FootballLP Field, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans as they take on the Green Bay Packers on August 9 and the Minnesota Vikings on August 28, both at 7 pm. Tickets can be pur-chased online, by phone, or by visiting the Ticket Office at LP Field or any Ticketmaster outlet. titansonline.com
August 15 – Highballs & Hydrangeas Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Don’t miss out on a Friday night cocktail fling, 7–10 pm, designed to intro-duce Nashville’s downtown denizens, media/art/music/film people, budding art collectors, and
urbane professionals to a contemporary, hipper side of Cheekwood. Featured music will be Regi Wooten and friends. There will be a cash bar with high-end cocktails and fabulous hors d’oeuvres from some of Nashville Originals’ member restau-rants. highballsandhydrangeas.com
August 16 – Music at the MansionTwo Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and the adja-cent 1802 Federal style brick home was once the centerpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend a memorable evening on the lawn of Two Rivers Mansion listening to Eight O’ Five Jive and Markey Blue. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and a picnic basket, or purchase gourmet sandwiches, sides, sweets and beverages on site, starting at 7 pm. $5/person, $20/family car, members free, friendsoftworiversmansion.org
August 17 – Jazz on the Cumberland Concert SeriesCumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, and watch the downtown skyline light up overlook-ing the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the area’s best local, regional, and national jazz artists, and August features Tyronn Hamilton. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and food will be avail-able for purchase from local food trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and water slides. This is a free evening event (5:30–8 pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge.
August 21 – JubiLEMUR at the ZooNashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road. Browse and bid on artwork created by Nashville Zoo animals at this special evening event that kicks off at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. All proceeds benefit Sava Conservation Madagascar. nashvillezoo.org
August 22-23 – Music City Festival and BBQ ChampionshipTennessee State Fairgrounds. There is no better place to be found in Nashville than the intersection of BBQ & Music, and this year’s music is brought to you by the Nashville Blues Society. An outstanding line-up of NBS member bands and musicians will
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take the stage as BBQ competitors and the gener-al public enjoy the blues, brews and BBQ. Festival hours are Friday 4–11 pm and Saturday 11 am–11 pm, with music beginning at 6 pm Friday and 2 pm on Saturday. The Kids Zone will offer entertain-ment for children of all ages beginning at noon on Saturday with face painting, magicians, clowns, a balloon artist and more. Cool Cars & Hot Bikes will have the finest display of cool cars, sharp cars, clas-sic cars, custom cars, sport trucks and motorcycles. musiccitybbqfestival.com
August 22-24 – Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers
and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am–4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org
August 23 – Music in the MeadowOwl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening of original music in the round performed by songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bill Lloyd and Ernest Chapman. Come early and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! 5:30–9:30 pm. $20/person, $75/car, owlshill.org
August 31 – Rewind BBQ FestivalRiverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North. Kick off your Labor Day Weekend with some of the tasti-est BBQ in the South while relaxing in the beauti-ful Tennessee sunlight and listening to good music from a variety of artists at this family-friendly event. 4 –11:30 pm; bring blankets or chairs; rain or shine.
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August 1-9 – 10th Annual Williamson County FairWilliamson County Agricultural Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin. This years’ theme is “Constructing Good Times – 10 Years Of Fun!” and you’ll find plenty of attractions for the entire family – from farm animals carefully groomed and blue ribbons proudly on display to the Midway’s exciting rides. Enjoy entertain-ment every day on the main stage and blue-grass stage, plus special events including ag-riculture demonstrations, fireworks, challenges and various contests and competitions. Mouth-watering fair foods include the world’s largest turkey legs, jerk chicken, catfish plates, fried macaroni and cheese, red velvet funnel cake, chocolate dipped bananas, and much more! Directions, schedules, maps and tickets can be found at williamsoncountyfair.org.
August 15-23 – Wilson County FairJames E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon. The largest county fair in Tennessee will light the sky with fireworks at 10 pm every night at this award winning fair. Each year brings new exhibits and activities, and there’s absolutely something for everyone including racing pigs, a train museum, Fiddlers
Grove events, the Mighty Midway, competi-tions, animal shows, creative and cultural arts, rose show, farm crops, food contests, kids events, antique car show, demolition derby, tal-ent contests, rooster crowing contest and spe-cial events. wilsoncountyfair.net
August 18-23 – 68th Annual Cheatham County FairCheatham County Fair Grounds, Ashland City. Features fun for the entire family includ-ing children’s activities, entertainment, music, pageants, rides, agricultural exhibits, chick-ens, goats, pets, and a wide variety of food and attractions. Head to the Arena for go-kart races, demolition derby, ATV races, “mini super” sanctioned tractor pull, mud racing, and pony mud bog. sites.google.com/site/cheathamcountyfair/home
August 23-31 – 147th Annual Robertson County FairRobertson County Fair Grounds, Springfield. The fair begins with an old fashion parade fea-turing local celebrities, local bands, community floats and classic cars. The week is filled with events, competitions and talent shows, a rodeo, sanctioned tractor pulls and a world class demo-lition derby. Dine on southern barbeque, Polish sausage, turkey legs, bucket-o-fries and many other fair delicacies. robertsoncountyfair.com
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Lemon in the Biggest Battle of the Bands on the Planet, where the winner receives a contract with Gunshot Records. Backstage, John’s daughter, Meiko, a groovy groupie falls hopelessly in love with Biff, a man from the record label coming to buy John’s autographed drumsticks. Major plans for the band and the contest go south when the prized drumsticks end up missing and pande-monium ensues when someone ends up dead. Enter Sheriff Pinkerton to help solve the hilarious whodunnit. Tickets include dinner, variety of loca-tions, various price ranges. Dress like you are back in the 60’s! Show locations at press time: August 1 – Dick’s Last Resort, 154 Second Avenue North; August 9 – The Looking Glass, Clarksville; August 14 – Bella Napoli, 1200 Villa Place; August 22 – Dave & Busters, 540 Opry Mills Drive. Call (615) 417-2034 or online at melodramatheater.org.
August 1 – Hot Nights At The HallCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. Enjoy live music with Holly Williams in the beautiful Event Hall overlook-ing downtown Nashville. The daughter of Hank Williams Jr. and the granddaughter of Hank Williams has become one of Nashville’s most in-triguing young singer-songwriters. Williams has been on tour with legendary acts like Loretta Lynn, John Prine and Sheryl Crow. Her hit singles include “Keep The Change,” “Mama,” and “Drinkin’.” Members are free, non-members $20, and the evening includes light bites and cash bar. The Event Hall doors open at 6 pm, the concert starts at 7 pm, and autograph signing (with purchase of Williams’s latest album from the Museum) will be at 8 pm. countrymusichalloffame.org
August 1 – Happy Together Tour 2014James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Transport back in
August at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month are Boz Scaggs on August 12, and Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on August 13 pm. Both are pre-sented without orchestra, and showtime is 7:30 pm. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.
August at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and
2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. Concerts and events this month are Steely Dan on August 1 & 2; Rodrigo y Gabriela on August 8; Tori Amos on August 18; Merle Haggard on August 25 & 26; Jeff Bridges (pictured) & The Abiders with Jessie Bridges on August 27. Buy tickets at any Ticketmaster loca-tion, Ryman box office, ryman.com or ticketmaster.com. Call (615) 458-8700.
August at the Wildhorse Saloon120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary talent and fine house bands, dancers and memorable performers. For venue info or show tickets call (615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com. See page 12 for August 22 show.
Through August – Death by DrumstickThis traveling murder mystery dinner show set in Music City in the 1960’s finds Rock drummer John
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time with The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, and Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. The performers will play numerous hits includ-ing “We’re An American Band,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Devil With A Blue Dress,” “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Mama Told Me Not To Come,” “Joy To The World,” “This Diamond Ring,” “Happy Together,” and many more. tpac.org
Through August 3 – Sideshow Fringe FestivalVarious locations. Nashville’s progressive perform-ing arts event is a 4-day celebration featuring the-ater and related live presentations with a special emphasis on original and innovative forms and for-mats. Dance, music, puppetry, aerial arts, juggling, poetry, and more is showcased in a multi-venue setting with special free outdoor events and family-friendly offerings. With your $5 Fringe Button, you can purchase tickets to any Fringe show over all 4 days of the festival and you gain access to special free events and discounts from local businesses! Button proceeds help cover the cost of providing the outdoor free performances and free workshops
that offer arts access and education to under-served populations. sideshowfringe.com
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. Audience members choose sides in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Name That Tune, or find love as different contes-tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.
August 2, 9, 16 – The Pied PiperBelcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde Worlde Theatre presents this favorite with a new twist, an urban adventure set in the city of Man-Rattan. Join the fun, mayhem and hi-jinx when a greedy mayor, a rat king, a magical Piper, and a colorful cast of characters come together in this rat tale about the power of music and the impor-tance of keeping your word. All ages, 10 am, $8 general admission. Advance tickets at belcourt.org. For groups and parties, call (615) 300-0374. oldeworldetheatre.com
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August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-sion every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com
August 5, 12, 26 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation 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 are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. For more information and to hear the music, visit doyleanddebbie.com.
August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. Each week offers entertainment from a stellar collection of artists. $15 general admission; free for 5 and un-der; $10 students 19 and older with valid college ID. Get details and tickets at musiccityroots.com.
August 8 – Full Moon Pickin’ PartyPercy Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
August 8, 9, 14-17, 22, 23 – 9 to 5: The MusicalPull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. This fun, new musical is based on the hit 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, and features a humorous and heart-felt score from Dolly herself. Violet Newstead, Judy Bernly and Doralee Rhodes are three office mates who’ve had just about enough of the wiles and machinations of their sexist pig of a boss and de-cide to take revenge into their own hands. “Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen” and make plans to join us for the kick-off of our 46th season! pull-tight.com
August 14-17, 21-24, 28-31 – Shakespeare in the ParkCentennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. Americana music infuses The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s 27th Annual Shakespeare in the Park pro-duction. As You Like It features songwriting leg-end David Olney in the role of Amiens, playing his own original songs written for the show. Music director Stan Lawrence leads an authentic old time jam band with players from the Musical Heritage Center in Pegram, Tennessee. Inspired by the optimistic comedies of the 1930s, and set during the Great Depression, costumed ushers will invite the audience to join the actors in our version of a “Hooverville,” where even in the toughest times, songs are sung, stories are told and there’s always time for a little buck dancing. Food and drink ven-dors open at 6 pm, preshow entertainment begins at 6:30 pm, and the performance begins at 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
August 14, 21, 28 – Live On The Green Music FestivalPublic Square Park, in the heart of downtown Nashville. The park is situated directly in front of Nashville’s historic Metropolitan Courthouse, which serves as a fantastic backdrop for these free concerts, showcasing Nashville’s emerg-ing musical talent and well-known national acts. Headliners include City and Colour on August 14; The Head and the Heart on August 21; Capital Cities on August 28. Music is from 6 pm to 10:30 pm. liveonthegreen.net
August 15-17, 21-23 – EquusDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Martin Dysart, a psychotherapist in his middle age, finds himself confronted by his most troubling patient yet: 17-year-old Alan Strang, a young man recom-mended to Dysart’s care after blinding six horses with a metal spike. As Dysart learns more of Alan’s religious and often sexual fascination with horses, both men find themselves examining the differ-ence between passion and psychosis. For mature audiences, includes nudity and violence. Showtime and ticket information at kb-productions.org.
August 21 – TNT: Thursday Night ThingsOZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. Contemporary dance collective New Dialect will present their inaugural performance of MultiLingual, a contem-porary arts evening-length work of dance, film and original music created and performed by a
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troupe of accomplished artists from Tennessee, Romania, Israel and Russia. You will get a glimpse into the artistic process of Nashville’s diverse and artistic talent in a relaxing setting, complete with signature cocktails, food trucks and conversation. oznashville.com
August 22 – vertical Horizon & TonicWildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North. Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer Matt Scannell’s songs became the radio hits that brought the popu-lar grass roots band to national attention. Tonic was a musical powerhouse, with the #1 most-played rock song of 1998. $95 tickets include reserved seats and meet and greet; $25 tickets include reserved seats on the main floor or 2nd floor rail; $15 tickets are general admission on all floors. For tickets call (615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com.
August 23 – Old Crow Medicine Show with Shovels & RopeThe Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Old Crow hits the road this
summer promoting their new critically acclaimed album “Remedy.” woodsamphitheater.com
August 27 – Paula Deen Live!Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Paula and her hus-band Michael are going to be whipping up their recipes, sharing stories and playing cooking games with the audience. Some lucky members of the audience will join Paula on stage! Purchase a VIP Package for the ultimate fan experience. tpac.org
August 29 – Frist Friday Concert Series featuring Super TFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Joining the ranks of the superheroes featured in the museum’s current exhibit, Watch Me Move: The Animation Show is The Tyrone Smith Revue, a pre-mier party band led by the always animated Tyrone “Super T” Smith. This high-energy group dazzles audiences with their expansive set covering hits from classic rock to R&B and everything in between. There will be light snacks and beverages as well as the diverse exhibitions on view in the Frist Center’s galleries. Admission $10; Members free; $7 for College students, 65+, Military w/ID. fristcenter.org
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150 Fourth Avenue North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4700(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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Aquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu se-lections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
Cantina Laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec-tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis-serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa-mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s super-stars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
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Opry Backstage GrillThe show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit oprybackstagegrill.com for more information.
Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-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
The Smiling Elephant2213 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 din-ner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 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, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.
Wildhorse SaloonLocated on historic Second Avenue, downtown. The Wild horse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events.
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The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, gifts, jewelry and T-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, DVDs and CDs, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. To participate in autograph signings, you must purchase artist-related product as speci-fied by the signing guidelines.
The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-
cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
Gas Lamp Antique Mall100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall in Berry Hill. Voted “Nashville’s Best Antique Mall” for the past six years in the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage fur-niture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) 297-2224. The second location, Gas Lamp Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half mile down the same street in the last building, with parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com.
The Great EscapeFeaturing a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue (includes their outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shop-ping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ im-pressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley
and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 SouthLocated in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville televi-sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac-cessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry OriginalsLocated in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other.
The Opry Shop2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. A great spot for music gift items and souvenirs including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel.
Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This nationally recognized store offers a vast selec-tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson St., (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom fram-ing. See woodcutsfineart.
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ADvENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both chil-dren and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. For more information, call (615) 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org. See page 3 for
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BIKE THE GREENWAy BICyCLE RENTALS Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min-utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or ½ day rentals. Call 615-920-1388 or visit bikethe greenway.net to arrange your bike rental and trans-fer to trailhead (if needed).
CARNTON PLANTATION1345 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, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, a band shell, a dog park, and an exercise trail.
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART1200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed
One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks,just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.
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artist’s life in 2013. Crystal Gayle: When I Dream recounts Gayle’s unique rise to stardom. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Tickets are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) 416-2001 for more information or log onto country musichalloffame.com.
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOATClimb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertain-ing show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson.com.
GRAND OLE OPRy The world’s longest-running live radio show fea-tures the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month in-
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on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contem-porary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. Call (615) 353-9827, or visit cheekwood.org.
COUNTRy MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an in-credible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-com-mercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. The current exhibit Miranda Lambert: Backstage Access will explore a year in the life of the Grammy Award-winning superstar, and includes gowns, stage costumes, awards and much more. Lambert’s own Tweets will provide the narrative thread of this journey through the
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clude Lorrie Morgan, Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town (pictured), Kix Brooks, Terri Clark, Mark Chesnutt, Sundy Best, Frankie Ballard, Josh Thompson, Kathy Mattea, Charles Esten, the Opry debut of Sam Hunt, and many more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm; Tuesday shows March through December at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRy HOUSE BACKSTAGE TOURS2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February–October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGEHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in peri-od costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quar-ters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students 13–18, $9 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.
HISTORIC COLLINSvILLEStep back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870 Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see
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what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth- century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Civil War Battle Reenactment, Battle of Riggins Hill, takes place in October. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open Thursday through Sunday 1–5 pm. (931) 648-9141. historiccollinsville.com
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios
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where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today to learn how you can experi-ence historic RCA Studio B. Call (615) 416-2001 or visit the website at country musichalloffame.com.
JOHNNy CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna-tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall
from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Open 11 am –7 pm seven days a week. For more information call (615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motor-cycles on display from all over the world! Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your typical car museum! “Tatra: Excellence in Engineering” features twenty rarely seen, Czechoslovakian-made Tatra auto-mobiles from 1923 to 1996 is on exhibit through November 3. Become a member and join us for special events! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and un-der. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.
THE LOTZ HOUSE1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
MEL O’DRAMA MURDER MySTERyUnique ‘fun & family’ theatre focused on com-edy that will have you laughing like you’ve never laughed before. Full of singing, dancing & audi-ence interaction, brought to your location or find-ing a special location to accommodate your tour group, family and friends – you choose. Shows change every 3 months. Check out locations where we are performing at melodramatheater.org or call (615) 417-2034. See page 8 for current production.
NASHvILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
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and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars ap-pear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradi-tion. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations rec-ommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashville nightlife.com.
NASHvILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE3777 Nolensville Road.From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all
over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, birds and many other exhibits. Pictured this month is the alpaca, found in our Critter Encounters exhibit. Native to the Andes in South America, this species is largely domesti-cated and raised, in part, for its coat. Unlike sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is softer, warmer and does not contain lanolin making it hypoallergenic. Call (615) 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org.
THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi-cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. Current exhibit
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RyMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. The Ryman continues its more than 100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
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SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.
ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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attractionsRyMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOLCharlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re-stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear-ance. Free guided tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol every hour, on the hour; with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM505 Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Closed Mondays. Free ad-mission. For more information call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324, or visit website tnmuseum.org.
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live
musical biography starring John Beardsley fea-tures all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continu-ously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drum-mer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets call (615) 758-0098. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha-pel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display dur-ing Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran-quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel.
WILDHORSE SALOONSecond Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For cur-rent concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.
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August 1 – First Friday Franklin Art CrawlDowntown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be from 6 to 9 pm. The event is free, but a $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. Many of the locations serve complimentary wine and hors d’ouevres and are within walking distance. franklinartscene.com
August 2 – First Saturday Art CrawlDowntown Nashville. Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibi-tions featuring every genre of art. The festive at-mosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway welcome you to experi-ence downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play
Through August 29 – Artwork at vanderbilt Kennedy Center 110 Magnolia Circle, Vanderbilt University Campus. “Two Decades in Color” is an abstract exhibit from artist Grace Walker Goad, who was diagnosed with moderately severe autism at age three, and has been painting since she was four. Her advanced use of color and composition has been lauded in exhibits in Tennessee and other states. 7:30 am-5:30 pm Monday–Friday.
Through August 30 – Cannonball Run IIIZeitgeist Gallery, 516 Hagan Street, Suite 100. A group show featuring artists from coast to coast working in a range of media. The vocabulary these artists use runs the gamut from sculpture to in-teractive/performance to traditional painting and graphic design. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–5 pm, (615) 256-4805, zietgeist.com
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes American art, American and British decorative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek Mansion itself. The current exhibit “Andy Warhol’s Flowers” is a rare occasion when Warhol’s artificial
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flower images meet the floral abundance of an actual garden. “David Rogers’ Big Bugs” outdoor art installation features enormous insect sculptures created from fallen or found wood and other natu-ral materials. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org
Centennial Art Center25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park. The biennial juried show includes contemporary art from local and regional artists Brenda Stein (wood turning), Donna Rizzo (clay), Doris Wasserman (ab-stracts), Karen Pillans (encaustics), Kelly Kessler (clay sculpture,) Martha Christian (tapestry), Roy Overcast (pottery), and Maria Miguel (sand paint-ing). The show will open with an Artists’ Reception August 1 from 5–7 pm. (615) 862-8442, nashville.gov/cac
The Frist Center for the visual Arts919 Broadway. “Real/Surreal”, organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, includes works by Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Man Ray and Thomas Hart Benton, among others. “American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart” is an exquisite and moving collection of works ranging from intimate behind-the-scenes depictions of legendary mu-sicians, to images of eccentric characters from the back roads of America, to dignified portraits of members of the impoverished Lakota tribe in South Dakota. “Watch Me Move: The Animation Show” is the most extensive exhibition ever mounted to present the full range of animated imagery produced in the last 120 years. (615) 244-3340, fristcenter.org
Tennessee State Museum505 Deaderick Street. “Slaves and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation” is a groundbreaking exhibit about the slaves and slaveholders who worked and resided at a distinctive plantation in Tennessee. Through first and third person ac-counts, the exhibit reconstructs the lives of sev-eral enslaved people, giving them names, faces, and details of what happened to them before, during, and after the Civil War. (615) 741-2692, tnmuseum.org.
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Experience a laser show in the Sudekum Planetarium,
take a moonwalk in Space Chase, fight a body battle in
BodyQuest, or scale the seven levels of the Adventure
Tower. It’s a whole universe of SCIENCE + FUN for all ages!
www.adventuresci.org800 Fort Negley BlvdNashville, TN 37203
(615) 862-5160
