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Greater Nashville
the nashville visitors guide
February 2015
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FOR TWO AVAILABLE
VALENTINE’S WITH
PATTI LABELLE
IN THE MOOD
STYX
and the Nashville Symphony
February 15
Matinee & evening concerts
February 19 to 21
February 13 & 14
Treat your sweetheart to the
ultimate date with hits like
“If You Only Knew,” “On My
Own” and more.
A night of classic songs and
swing dancing, including
“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”
and “Moonlight Serenade.”
MAHLER’S NINTH
DAVE KOZ
with the Nashville Symphony
February 27 & 28
Mahler’s last completed
symphony is an epic work
of profound beauty bursting
with emotion and humanity.
A 1940s Big Band Musical Revue
March 6
with the Nashville Symphony
Classic rock anthems including
“Come Sail Away,” “Lady,”
“Renegade,” “Fooling Yourself,”
“Blue Collar Man” & more.
CRAIG FERGUSON’S
HOT & GRUMPY TOUR
Walking the Earth
March 9
This dynamic saxophonist
plays everything from classic
pop and jazz tunes to his own
original compositions.
The star of The Late Late Show
and host of Celebrity Name
Game performs his witty and
hilarious stand-up comedy.
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this month’s
events
THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:
Tuesdays, Fridays &
Saturdays – Grand
Ole Opry
2804 Opryland Drive.
Grand Ole Opry shows
are performed every
Friday and Saturday in
February, plus Tuesdays
beginning February 17.
Since 1925, country’s
best have mesmerized
audiences at the Opry,
the show that made country music famous. While
performances from both legendary entertainers
and the latest country music acts are the norm,
when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. Artists scheduled
to appear this month include Loretta Lynn, Lee
Greenwood, BJ Thomas, Del McCoury Band,
Lorrie Morgan, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Daniels
Band, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Terri Clark (pictured), Montgomery Gentry, and more! For Opry
tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615)
871-OPRY.
Daily – Grand Ole Opry House
Backstage Pass Tours
Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer
visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400seat 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.
Country Music Hall of Fame® and
Museum
222 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 incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me
Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells
the story of country music from its pre-commercial
roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant
life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years,
provides a comprehensive tour through Rogers’s
acclaimed musical phases and other artistic outlets. The exhibit will feature artifacts including
costume pieces from the Gambler, original sheet
music, numerous awards, and other items that
reflect Rogers’s longtime status as a pop culture
icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend covers highlights of Tucker’s colorful career. Gorgeous
stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows
contrast with her numerous National Cutting Horse
Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992
Screamin’ Eagle, customized in her special hue of
pink paint. Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin’ It
Country will give fans a deep look into Jackson’s
career and personal life, showcasing awards, instruments, clothes, personal mementos, albums
and music videos. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My
Time opens on February 6. Milsap emerged in the
1970s and went on to score 35 Billboard #1 country
hits, win six Grammys and register major crossover
hits on the Top 40, Adult Contemporary and even
R&B Charts. 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
countrymusichalloffame.org.
February 1 – Super Bowl Party at the
Wildhorse Saloon
120 Second Avenue North. Presented by Make A
Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Join your
friends for the biggest and best super bowl party
in town while supporting a great cause. Watch
the Super Bowl on Tennessee’s largest video
screen (20’ x 30’). Dine on delectable food buffets
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and partake in fantastic drink specials. In the last
three years, this event has raised over $35,000 and
granted 4 wishes to children with life threatening
medical conditions. A wish gives a child more than
a dream vacation or a meeting with their hero. It
gives the child the chance to imagine and dream,
to forget the long journey of illness for a while. 3
pm–10:30 pm. Tickets: $40 at the door.
February 1 – Zooperbowl
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road.
The Nashville Zoo’s annual warm-up to the Super
Bowl offers half price admission: $7.50 for adults;
$5 for kids 2–12; $6.50 for seniors 65 or older and
free admission for Zoo members and children under two. $5 Parking. Certain zoo residents, namely
cougars, Bengal tigers, zebras, eland, red panda
and clouded leopards, love the colder weather
and are much more active during this time of year.
Weather permitting, visitors can enjoy rides on
the Wild Animal Carousel and Wilderness Express
Train. The Zoo’s gift shop, café and Jungle Gym
playground will also be open. nashvillezoo.org.
February 1 – Antiques & Garden Show
of Nashville
Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South.
Explore the last day of the Antiques & Garden
Show of Nashville, the largest in the country.
You’ll find more than 150 vendors showing spectacular garden spaces, fine antiques, horticultural
items, and more. Check the website antiquesand
gardenshow.com for the most current schedule.
February 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 24, 26,
28 – Nashville Predators Home Games
Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL
hockey in Smashville! All games start at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. This month, the Predators
play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February
3; Anaheim Ducks on February 5; New York Rangers
on February 7 at 2 pm; Tampa Bay Lightning on
February 10; Winnipeg Jets on February 12; New
Jersey Devils on February 14; San Jose Sharks on
February 17; Colorado Avalanche on February 24;
Minnesota Wild on February 26 at 7:30 pm; Red
Wings on February 28 at 2 pm. For single game
tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or go
to ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets
at the Bridgestone Arena box office, open 10 am–5
pm, Monday–Saturday. For more information, visit
predators.nhl.com.
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February 6-8 – Tennessee Boat and
Fishing Expo
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood
Avenue. Bring the whole family – there’s something for everyone! Seminars by local pros, casting
contest and minnow races for the kids, antique lure
display, top boat and tackles dealers, and hourly
door prizes. Friday noon–9 pm, Saturday 9 am–8
pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Tickets: Adult $6; Ages
6–14 $3; 5 and under free. tnboatshow.com.
February 7 – A Conversation With
Ronnie Milsap
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222
Fifth Avenue South. The museum opens a new
exhibit “Ronnie Milsap: A Legend in My Time,”
on February 6, examining the 2014 Country Music
Hall of Fame member’s career. To celebrate the
exhibit’s launch, a very special “Conversation with
Ronnie Milsap,” hosted
by museum writer-editor
Peter Cooper, will take
place in the museum’s
750-seat CMA Theater,
Saturday, February 7, at
2 pm. Milsap will discuss his early inspirations,
his tumultuous path to success, his childhood
abandonment and abuse, his sightlessness,
and his remarkable country music career.
countrymusichalloffame.org
February 7 – Public Star Party February
Warner Park Model Airplane Field, Old Hickory and
Vaughn Road. Join the Warner Parks Nature Center
and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society as
they set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy the
view of the winter night sky! This year features the
planet Jupiter. Bundle up for a free guided tour
of constellations and more. This event will cancel
for clouds or inclement weather, so check with the
park or bsasnashville.com on the afternoon of the
event for information.
February 7, 14, 21, 28 – Black History
Month at The Hermitage
4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew
Jackson. Black History Month provides The
Hermitage with a special opportunity to examine,
explore, and share stories of its enslaved people
with a wide audience. Join us for weekly programs that will run throughout the month. They
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conclude on February 28 with a memorial service
commemorating the lives of the 150 men, women
and children who were enslaved at The Hermitage.
thehermitage.com
February 8 – Chinese New Year TenCourse Banquet
Lucky Bamboo China Bistro, 5855 Charlotte Pike.
Welcoming the Chinese New Year of the Goat,
Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is hosting an
exquisite ten-course banquet from 5–8 pm. The
evening’s special menu includes cuisines from
various parts of China. In addition, there will be a
silent auction to support Chinese Arts Alliance of
Nashville and its mission – to promote the awareness, understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment
of the Chinese visual arts and performing arts.
chineseartsalliance.org
February 11-12 – Swimville Fan Festival
Downtown Nashville. Sports Illustrated and the
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp will offer an
unprecedented two days of fan events and musical performances in celebration of the 2015 SI
Swimsuit launch! A portion of Lower Broadway will
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be tented for Swimville, featuring sponsor exhibits, live music from emerging Nashville artists of all
genres, and fan fun. Fans will see SI Swimsuit come
to life through activities, showcases, and model
appearances. The Swimville fan experience will be
free and open to the public.
February 14 – Mardi Gras Crawl
Demonbreun Street. Beads, Beers & Bars! Go all
out for Fat Tuesday with a bar crawl featuring drink
tickets, entertainment, music, games, and more!
Put on your masks, grab your beads, and join us
for Nashville’s biggest Mardi Gras Party, 2–8 pm.
Mandatory check in 1–4 pm.
February 14 – Second Saturday Laser
Shows at Sudekem Planetarium
Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley
Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single
show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for
all three shows! Join us for ElectroLaze, popular
music from current Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
madness, at 8:30 pm; She Blinded Me With Lasers
80’s Classics, including the sounds of Duran Duran,
the Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, Red Rider, Thomas
Dolby, INXS, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and
more, at 9:30 pm; Hypnotica Electronica, mindbending music of the Crystal Method, Chemical
Brothers, Fat Boy Slim, Prodigy, and others, at
10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, at the admission desk on the day of the event or online at
sudekumplanetarium.com.
February 15 – GnashVegas Casino Night
& Auction
Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Nashville
Predators fans are invited to mix and mingle at
casino tables with the Nashville Predators players,
coaches and personalities who serve as guest dealers. Enjoy delicious food from Nashville restaurants
and delightful beverages from an open bar. This
exciting event will feature one-of-a-kind auction
packages and experiences. VIP guests will be invited to a reception with the team before the event
begins. Proceeds from GnashVegas will benefit
hundreds of non-profits in the middle Tennessee
community. Attire is “diamonds and ice” (gold
and white). For more information and tickets go to
predators.nhl.com and select Gnash Vegas.
February 21 – Sports Fest
Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. One of
Nashville’s premier family events, Sports Fest 2015
is an interactive family experience, where children
and parents can play, explore and learn just about
everything sport related from experts, athletes and
sports leaders. The day long festival includes free
demos, sports clinics, food tastings and stage sessions. 9 am–6 pm, General admission: $10; children
under 12 are free, $5 for students and/or military.
1045thezone.com
February 27-March 1 – Nashville Flea
Market
Tennessee 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
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February at the Nashville Symphony
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony
Place. Packages may be purchased from the
Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts
this month are Dvorák’s New World on February
5 at 7 pm, February 6 and 7 at 8 pm; Valentine’s
with Patti LaBelle and the Nashville Symphony on
February 13 and 14 at 8 pm; Peter and the Wolf
on February 14 at 12:30 and 2 pm; In the Mood:
A 1940s Big Band Musical Revue with String of
Pearls Big Band Orchestra on February 15 at 3 and
7 pm (without symphony); Styx on February 19 at
7 pm, February 20 and 21 at 8 pm; Mahler’s Ninth
on February 27 and 28 at 8 pm. For tickets and
showtimes, 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.
February at the Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a sixtime winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the
Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy
of Country Music’s Venue of
the Year. This month’s oustanding lineup includes Umphrey’s
McGee on February 6; Trampled
By Turtles with Charlie Parr and
The Lowest Pair on February 7;
Diana Ross (pictured), on February
8; Tedeschi Trucks Band with Jerry Douglas on
February 12; Tedeschi Trucks Band with Parker
Millsap on February 13; Sam’s Place: Music for
the Spirit with Aaron Watson, Ellie Holcomb,
Josh Turner, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Point
of Grace on February 15; Blackberry Smoke with
The Temperance Movement and Ben Miller Band
on February 18; Lee Brice with Maddie & Tae and
surprise guest on February 24; Punch Brothers on
February 27; Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
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with Holly Williams on February 28. Buy tickets at
Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com,
ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
February 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. For venue info or show tickets call
(615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com
or wildhorsesaloon.com. See page 9 for details on
Rick Springfield’s Valentine shows.
February 1, 7, 8 – Elephant and Piggie’s
We Are In a Play!
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street.
When Elephant Gerald and his perky, smiley friend
Piggie receive an invitation to the Squirelles party,
they find themselves in a predicament. Is it a fancy
party? A pool party? A costume party? A fancy
pool costume party!? Whatever will our beloved
characters do? Based on author and playwright
Mo Willems’ own award-winning series of cartoon
books for early readers, this musical is part vaudeville, part absurd, and entirely hilarious. As these
two best-bestus beasties don their finest finery,
trendiest trunks, and most marvelous masks, they
find themselves singing and dancing their way
through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney
suspense. For families with children of all ages.
nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
February 1, 8, 15, 22 – Sunday Bluegrass
Jam
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission
every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold
beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until
you get here.” The evening entertainment begins
at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com
February 3-8 – Kinky Boots
Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts
Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Kinky Boots, featuring a joyous score by Cyndi Lauper, is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits
to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony
awards including best musical, this inspirational
story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who
works to turn his business around with help from
Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy
stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they
have more in common than they ever dreamed
possible… proving that when you change your
mind about someone, you can change your whole
world. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve
discovered why – sometimes – the best way to fit
in is to stand out! tpac.org
February 3, 10, 24 – The Doyle and
Debbie Show
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious
love letter to the country music community and its
stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted.
The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton,
have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off
beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at
7 pm. For more information and to hear the music,
visit doyleanddebbie.com.
dog named Mr. Boodles. When the two megastars
are assigned the same hotel suite, their legendary
feud takes center stage and throws the hotel into
delightfully farcical chaos! pull-tight.com
February 7, 14 – Chicken Little
Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde
Worlde Theatre presents the folk tale about a
chicken who believes the sky is falling and the
world is coming to an end. Colorful characters, audience interaction, special effects, and whimsical
humor for all ages. Saturday mornings at 10 am,
$8 general admission. Advance tickets at belcourt.
org. For groups and parties, call (615) 300-0374.
oldeworldetheatre.com
February 4, 11, 18, 25 – Music City Roots
The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim
Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, twohour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich
music scene, from country to Americana. $15 general admission; free for 5 and under; $10 students
19 and older with valid college ID. Get details and
tickets at musiccityroots.com.
February 5-7, 10-14, 17-21 – The
Whipping Man
Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing
Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville
Repertory Theatre presents this poignant story that
takes place in the post-Civil War South, and will star
Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George. A badly
wounded Jewish Confederate soldier stumbles
home at war’s end to find his family has fled to the
countryside. Remaining behind to greet him are
two of his family’s former slaves… and a cobbled
together Passover Seder. The three men unite to
celebrate the holiday, even as they struggle to comprehend their new relationships at a crossroads of
personal and national history. Appropriate for high
school and above audiences. nashvillerep.org
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February 5-8, 13, 14 – Suite Surrender
Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin.
Banish the winter doldrums and check into the
Palm Beach Royale Hotel, circa 1942, where two of
the most demanding divas in Hollywood arrive to
perform a joint wartime show, amid a coterie of assistants, bellhops, sailors, a socialite, a gossip columnist, a WildhorseSaloon.com
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February 7 – The Caged Bird Sings
Scarritt-Bennett Center, 1008 19th Avenue South.
Join us for a tribute to Maya Angelou, an afternoon of poetry, song and African dance featuring nationally acclaimed musician, Paula Larke,
professional dancer Bolanile Ajanaku Habib,
and a local team of poets, singers, dancers, and
young drummers. 3–5:30 pm. Tickets: Adult $25;
Student/Child $10; not recommended for children
under 13. scarrittbennett.org
February 7 – Unscripted
Bongo After Hours Theatre, 2007 Belmont Avenue.
The Nashville Improv Company presents a funny,
entertaining evening, entirely “unscripted.” Shout
out suggestions and enjoy being part of a high
energy comedic evening. Showtime 9–10:15 pm,
tickets $10. nashvilleimprovcompany.com
February 7, 14, 21, 28 – Bye Bye Liver:
The Nashville Drinking Play
Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fastpaced 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 contestants 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.
February 12-15, 19-22, 26-28 – Fiddler
on the Roof
The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Set
in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers
on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters.
With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish
community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters
and instill them with tradition in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of
Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail,
Fiddler’s universal theme of tradition cuts across
barriers of race, class, nationality and religion,
leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and
sadness. Thursday–Saturday shows start at 7 pm,
Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Dinner seating one hour
prior to start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org
February 13, 14 – Rick Springfield
Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North. Rick
Springfield came to the U.S. from Australia in the
early 70’s to record and learn to speak English with
an American accent to further his acting career.
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Shortly after landing the role as Dr. Noah Drake
on General Hospital in 1980, his single “Jessie’s
Girl” became a #1 record in the U.S. He continued
to star on GH while touring and releasing Success
Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet with the hit “Don’t Talk To
Strangers.” Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts
at approximately 7:30 pm. Dinner will be available.
Tickets: $47.50–$190. wildhorsesaloon.com
February 13, 15 – Attitude
James Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts
Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Presented by
Nashville Ballet, this special presentation of innovative art combines contemporary dance from
three cutting-edge choreographers with live music. ...but the flowers have yet to come is a revival of Gina Patterson’s wildly popular 2013 creation
with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Matthew
Perryman Jones. Local artist Emily Leonard lends
her talents to this collaboration as she paints a large
scale canvas during each performance. Worldrenowned British choreographer Christopher
Bruce originally choreographed Moonshine, the
emotional, sometimes dark, stories of four traveling performers, featuring music from Bob Dylan’s
early 1960’s album, Bootleg. Fanfare pays homage
to Singaporean choreographer Choo San Goh,
capturing the essence of his choreographic style
and language – elegant, linear, quick and intensely
musical – as seen through the eyes of longtime
friend and fellow choreographer Graham Lustig.
Performance times are February 13 at 7:30 pm,
February 15 at 2 pm. nashvilleballet.com
February 14 – Peter and the Wolf
James Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts
Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Presented by
Nashville Ballet and Nashville Symphony. Swing
open the meadow gate to join Peter and his friends
as their fun-loving antics are disrupted by a hungry
wolf, catapulting them on an unforgettable adventure. The story comes to life with pop-up book style
sets created by Nashville artist Norris Hall, narration
and live music (for the first time) by the Nashville
Symphony. Performances at 12:30 pm and 2 pm.
nashvillesymphony.org, nashvilleballet.com
February 17-22 – Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing
Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. One of the
most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice and
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family
musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph,
Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreographed
by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this
new production will feature Broadway/television star Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray, Hair) and
Broadway star Ace Young (Grease, Hair) as Joseph.
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven
brothers, and the coat of many colors, this magical
musical is full of unforgettable songs. tpac.org
February 19 -22, 26-28 – The Cash
Legacy
Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin
Road. Blurring the lines between musical theater
and concert experience, Studio Tenn’s all-new
original production The Cash Legacy: A Musical
Salute to the Man in Black presents the catalog
of Johnny Cash like you’ve never heard it before.
This innovative production comprises an ensemble
cast of singer-musicians re-imagining Cash’s hits
through inventive arrangements that tap various
musical genres. The stylistic diversity showcases
the music’s remarkable relevance and versatility.
StudioTenn uses a rich combination of talent from
Nashville and Broadway to bring classic works
of drama and musical theater to life in middle
Tennessee, and each production promises the
audience a fully immersive, emotional experience.
studiotenn.com
February 19, 21, 22, 28 – Jack’s Tale: A
Mythic Mountain Musical
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street.
Everybody knows Jack! Old King is lookin’ to get
the best of him, but “Jack’s a clever’un who ain’t
afeared of hard work nor Bluebeard Giants nor
Raggedy-Bones his own self.” He’ll outfox that
Old King, he’ll win the heart of Old King’s daughter, and he’ll carve out a brand new world with his
own two hands. Inspired by the old-time tales and
music of the Appalachians, for families with children of all ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
February 20-21, 27-28 – Cultural
Millennium
Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. “A poetic journey through 1,000 years of the American
experience.” Dream 7 Productions presents this
original stage play written and directed by Michael
Walker. Performances on February 20, 21 and 27 at
7:30 pm, February 28 at 4 pm. Tickets are $10 at
the box office. darkhorsetheater.com
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Food, Fun and entertainment for the whole family!
OPRY Mills • (615) 514-3000 • www.rainforestcafe.com
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key info
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P ublic T ransportation
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Metropolitan Transit Authority
Bus Schedules and Information ��(615) 862-5950
I mportant N umbers
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S porting E v ents T ickets
Nashville Predators NHL�� (615) 770-PUCK (7825)
Bridgestone Center, 501 Broadway
Nashville Sounds Baseball��(615) 242-4371
Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut Street
Tennessee Titans NFL �� (615) 565-4200
The Coliseum, One Titans Way
Visitor I nformation C enters 501 Broadway ��(615) 259-4747
(in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at
Fifth and Broadway)
150 Fourth Avenue North��(615) 259-4700
(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville
Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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dining
Aquarium Restaurant
Cantina Laredo
Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique
setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish
including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections 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
592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas,
fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic
Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch
a great destination for lunch, dinner or special
events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim Jumper
Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host
a business lunch or gather with friends and family.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked
pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous 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 Theater
2416 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 superstars. 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
2213 8th Ave. S.
(615) 891-4488
SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINE
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
LINE DANCING
WildhorseSaloon.com | 615-902-8200
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Open lunch and dinner—
Mon.-Fri.
Open for dinner Sat.
DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
MOUTHWATERING CUISINE
GeneralJackson.com | 615-458-3900
Opry Backstage Grill
The 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 Café
This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills
is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant 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 Elephant
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
where the locals go
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,
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 Saloon
Located 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.
> > >
360 Bistro
Great wine and food
6000 Highway 100
(615) 353-5604
Josephine
American bistro cuisine
2316 12th Avenue South
(615) 292-7766
The 404 Kitchen
Eats with local flair
404 12th Avenue South
(615) 251-1404
Luigi’s City Pizza
105 Third Avenue South
NY homemade pizza from
scratch
(615)742-9099
Etch
Unique delicious creative
303 Demonbreun Street
(615) 522-0685
Giovanni Ristorante
Splurge worthy Italian
909 20th Avenue South
(615) 760-5932
Husk
Brilliant fresh food
37 Rutledge Street
(615) 256-6565
Rolf And Daughters
Innovative brilliant food and wine
700 Taylor Street
(615) 866-9897
Silo
Gourmet farm food
1121 Fifth Avenue North
(615) 750-2912
Silly Goose
Fresh & Delicious
1888 Eastland Avenue
(615) 915-0757
Margot
Dining fabulous –five stars
1017 Woodland Street
(615) 227-4668
The Southern Steak & Oyster
Delish
150 Third Avenue South #110
(615) 724-1762
Miel
Fresh French cuisine
343 53rd Avenue North
(615) 298-3663
Table 3 Restaurant & Market
Fabulous French
3821 Green Hills Village Drive
(615) 739-6900
Merchants
Vestige of generations past
401 Broadway
(615) 254-1892
Virago
Sushi gets stylish
1126 McGavock Street
(615) 254-1902
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The Upper Room
Johnny Cash Museum
Cotton Eyed Joe
Woodcuts Gallery
The Smiling Elephant
The Wildhorse Saloon
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering
Cantina Laredo
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The Cat Shoppe
2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the
world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books
and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–
6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
Store
222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee
to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find autographed 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 specified by the signing guidelines.
Cotton-Eyed Joe
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Located 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 surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs,
T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The
Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souvenirs, 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.
2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for
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Gas Lamp Antique Mall
100 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 furniture 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 Escape
Featuring a huge selection of current and outof-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) 8658052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and
11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great
Escape also buys!
The Hermitage Museum Store
Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s
Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including
Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce.
All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store
119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash
merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel,
mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615)
256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills Mall
Tennessee’s
largest
outlet and value retail
shopping, dining and
entertainment destination with more than
200 stores, including
several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry
Mills’ impressive 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 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
Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 South
Located 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 television show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry Originals
Located 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 Shop
2804 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 Shop
116 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 Shop
120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This
nationally recognized store offers a vast selection of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville
memorabilia.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing
1613 Jefferson Street, (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 framing. woodcutsfineart.com
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attractions
Adventure Science Center
8800 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 children 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 6 for this
month’s Laser Show.
Bicentennial Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial
Mall is a public park with statues, monuments,
fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater
and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get
a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed
with tidbits of Tennessee history. The wall of history breaks up during the Civil War, representing the
breakup of the United States. Then, in 1865, the
wall lines back up again, showing reunification after the war ended. Each of the 31 erupting geyser
fountains represent one of Tennessee major rivers. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite
globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute
to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park
tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3
pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.
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,
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 Park
2500 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.
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and
Museum of Art
1200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens
located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. The
mansion houses American and European art and a
newer building is dedicated to presenting contemporary 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 Museum
222 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 incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing
Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit,
tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through
its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through
the Years (pictured), provides a comprehensive
tour through Rogers’s acclaimed musical phases
and other artistic outlets. The exhibit will feature
dozens of artifacts including costume pieces from
the Gambler, First Edition paraphrenalia, original sheet music,
a handmade tambourine with
Kenny Rogers’s logo burned into
the wood, similar to the ones
he throws into the crowd at his
concerts, numerous awards, and
other items that reflect Rogers’s
longtime status as a pop culture icon. Tanya
Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend covers highlights
of Tucker’s colorful career, told through a collection of artifacts that illustrate her tough and tender
duality and ahead-of-her-time tenure as a female
country crossover star. Gorgeous stage costumes
and gowns worn at award shows contrast with her
numerous National Cutting Horse Association
awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin’
Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint.
Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin’ It Country
will give fans a deep look into Jackson’s career
and personal life, showcasing awards, instruments,
clothes, personal mementos, albums and music
videos. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My Time
opens on February 6. Milsap emerged in the 1970s
and went on to score 35 Billboard #1 country hits,
win six Grammys and register major crossover hits
on the Top 40, Adult Contemporary and even R&B
Charts. 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 visit country
musichalloffame.org.
Franklin On Foot Tours
Downtown Franklin. Join one of our dynamic tour
guides and explore Franklin’s fascinating history
and sometimes scandalous past, either by foot
or on two wheels. Various tours are available, including the most popular Ghost Tour. Franklin is
just crawlin’ with ghosts – and we’re the ones who
know the stories behind each tragic tale. For reservations call (615) 400-3808. franklinonfoot.com
General Jackson Showboat
Climb 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 entertaining 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
2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running
live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more.
Artists scheduled to appear
this month include Loretta
Lynn,
Lee
Greenwood,
BJ Thomas, Del McCoury
Band, Lorrie Morgan, Crystal
Gayle, Charlie Daniels (pictured), Band, Darius Rucker,
Josh Turner, Terri Clark,
Montgomery Gentry, and
more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday
shows February 17 through December at 7 pm. For
tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
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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
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Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass
Tours
2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand
Ole Opry House 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
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as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional
walk through the life and legend of this international 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 Museum
702 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 motorcycles
on display from all over the world. “100 Years of
Leyat”, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the
many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven
cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North
and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your
typical car museum! 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
under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or
visit the website lanemuseum.org.
The Lotz House
1111 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.
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater
2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village,
across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
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 appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle
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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 tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashville
nightlife.com.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 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
and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor
the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo
Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful
African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel
and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then
take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. 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 magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor
sculpture in North America. There are also fine art
exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Road. A great
place for an energetic hike up
steep ridge trails, or a leisurely
walk along paved roads, Radnor
has some of the highest hills in
the Nashville Basin. There are
challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched
and paved trails for those who want to just stroll
and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron,
ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. The
park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78,
Harding Place.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 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) 8893060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
Ryman Auditorium Tours
116 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 Capitol
Charlotte 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 restored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appearance. Free guided tours leave from the Information
Desk on the first floor every 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 Museum
Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown.
The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms,
attractions
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. Open
Tuesday –Saturday, from 10 am – 5 pm and 1– 5
pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Admission
is free. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend
parking at the State Employee parking lots west of
the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more
information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324 or
at the website tnmuseum.org.
The Upper Room
1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel 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 during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility 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 Saloon
Second 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 current concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go
to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.
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galleries
& exhibits
nashville art events this month:
February 6 – First Friday Art Crawl
Cheekwood Botanical Garden &
Museum of Art
Downtown 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
1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes
American art, American and British decorative arts,
outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek
Mansion itself. Patrick Dougherty: Little Bitty
Pretty One are large-scale temporary sculptures
from sticks, created on location, and will remain
at Cheekwood through March 31. (615) 356-8000,
cheekwood.org
February 7 – First Saturday Art Crawl
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Downtown Nashville. Presenting
local and world-renowned artists
and artwork, various galleries offer
rare opportunities to view diverse
exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic
Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway welcome
you to experience downtown Nashville as a center
for art. 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play
February 7 – Arts & Music at
Wedgewood /Houston
Drop by Nashville’s fastest growing neighborhood
for a free arts and music walk beginning at 6 pm.
Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is
rich with art and music culture. An historic home
to many artist studios in the city, there are loads of
venues where you can check out groundbreaking
art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to
the commercial galleries on Hagan Street and the
pop ups along the way. am-wh.com
museums & galleries:
Centennial Art Center
25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial
Park. The gallery showcases the art of local and
regional professional and emerging artists. A
colorful three-woman display including abstract paintings, digital artwork and woven clay
sculptures is on exhibit through March 25. Join
us on February 6, 5–7 pm, for a special artist
reception in the Art Center Gallery. Admission is
free and open to the public Monday–Thursday
9 am–5 pm. (615) 862-8442, nashville.gov/cac
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919 Broadway. Tina Barney: The Europeans presents a selection of 21 sumptuous photographs of
images renowned for their seductive beauty and
poignant insight. Between 1996 and 2004, Barney
gained access to the inner circle of the European
old world elite, working closely with her subjects
devising scenes and relationships, colors and
patterns that lead the eye through the image
while engendering narratives both melancholic
and endearing. Young Tennessee Artists: 2014
Statewide Upper-Level Studio Art showcases a
selection of the finest artwork created in Advanced
Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate
(IB) studio art programs throughout Tennessee
in 2014. The thirty-nine drawings, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works represent student artists from sixteen schools and were chosen
from 600 submissions statewide. (615) 244-3340,
fristcenter.org
Hatch Show Print
224 Fifth Avenue South. Nashville’s iconic letterpress print shop offers daily public tours. Another
historic property of the Country Music Hall of
Fame® and Museum, the 135-year-old operation,
located within the museum’s most recent expansion, has opened its doors and its archives to give
visitors a peek into its history. Tour times are 12:30,
2 and 3:30 pm. $15 Adults, $10 Youth. Call (615)
577-7710 or book online at hatchshowprint.com.
Haynes Galleries
1600 Division Street, Suite 140. A full-service fine
art gallery specializing in American Realism. The
galleries offer a distinguished list of important
American artists from three centuries – 19th centu-
ry artists such as John Singer Sargent and William
McGregor Paxton, as well as 20th and 21st century
masters including Yousuf Karsh and the legendary
Wyeth family. (615) 312-7000, haynesgalleries.com
LeQuire Gallery
4304 Charlotte Avenue. Contemporary painting
and sculpture are featured at this gallery and studio
of sculptor Alan LeQuire, who is best known for his
monumental “Athena” and “Musica” statues. The
gallery maintains an important inventory of figurative work from many present day American painters
and sculptors. (615) 298-4611, lequiregallery.com
Local Color Gallery
1912 Broadway. Since 1990, Local Color Gallery in
midtown Nashville has been a popular venue for
Tennessee art. More than 40 regional artists working in a variety of media and styles are showcased.
localcolornashville.com
Nashville Public Library Art Gallery
Main Library, 615 Church Street. In Paper, Thread,
and Trash, fourteen Tennessee artists address issues of consumption and waste by using found
and superfluous materials to build original and
unique books through very literal interpretations to
installations and conceptual based projects. These
works of art challenge the artists and viewers to
look at our waste in new ways. library.nashville.org
Tennessee Executive Residence
Tennessee’s Executive Residence, a classic example of stately Georgian architecture, was originally known as “Far Hills” because of the beautiful
view from the home’s 10-acre site. The three-story,
16-room home became the Volunteer State’s official governor’s home when the state purchased
it in 1949. Tours of the residence and grounds are
offered free of charge on Tuesday and Thursday
mornings, depending on house availability. The
Tennessee Residence has a collective display of
antiques and artwork that demonstrate the rich
and robust history of the state. Tour requests must
be submitted at least two weeks in advance online
at tn.gov/firstlady/residence.
Tennessee State Museum
505 Deaderick Street. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10
am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm. (615) 741-2692. What Is
To Become of the People, an exhibition exploring the experiences of Tennesseans during the
Civil War and Reconstruction, is part the city-wide
commemoration of the Battle of Nashville. Many
rare artifacts will be showcased, telling the personal stories of individuals who lived during these
tumultuous times. Visitors will learn about the lives
of civilians during military occupation, how women
confronted challenges on the home front, and
about soldiers fighting in pivotal conflicts such
as the Battle of Nashville. The exhibit will also examine how many African Americans freed themselves during the war and how the state officially
ended slavery. It will also show the ways in which
Tennessee’s Reconstruction story was different from
the rest of the South, with former Confederates,
African Americans, and Unionists struggling to create a new kind of state.tnmuseum.org
Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery
Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South.
The American Abstract Artists: 75th Anniversary
Print Portfolio exhibition consists of original digital prints by 48 artists, each individually signed,
numbered, and dated. This exhibition is the first
of a two-part series focusing on abstraction in
America. The AAA group has produced more than
120 exhibitions in museums and galleries and has
print portfolios in major collections worldwide.
vanderbilt.edu/gallery
York & Friends Fine Art
107 Harding Place. The gallery features a fresh,
eclectic blend of artwork, artisan jewelry and pottery with a broad spectrum of styles including impressionistic, contemporary, whimsical, folk art and
plein air. The vitality of fine southern living wraps
these gallery walls, located in the heart of city’s historic Belle Meade area. yorkandfriends.com
Zeitgeist Gallery
516 Hagan Street. Once Upon a Time in the
West by Jeremiah Ariaz is an exhibit of images
shot at Sergio Leone, spaghetti western sets and
locales in Italy and Spain and features portraits of
German wild west re-enactors. The photographs
represent a modern day western that blur the lines
between fact and fantasy while exploring the tension between the actual west and an imagined
west. Scissor Bell by Lain York displays Nashvillecentric themes featuring portraits, landscapes,
and architecture in bright colors and bold shapes
reminiscent of synthetic cubist-era Picasso in cut
vinyl. zeitgeist-art.com
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