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SEPTEMBER 1-3
t h i s m o n t h ’s f e a t u re Nashville Sounds Home Games
House of Cards First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take
119 3rd Avenue South, Lower Level. the family out to the ballgame when the Nashville
Nashville’s newest and most unique dining Sounds wrap up the season vs. Memphis Redbirds.
and entertainment experience! Located un- nashvillesounds.com
derground, the venue offers an evening for SEPTEMBER 7-8
guests unlike any other in the history of the Middle Tennessee Celtic Festival &
South. House of Cards celebrates the art Highland Games
of magic, classic American cuisine and fine Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane.
hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encour- The annual festival opens Friday evening with
aged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rocking Celtic music featuring The American
rare collections and be entertained by some Rogues, The Nashville Celts, and The Secret
of America’s top magicians who are stationed Commonwealth. Bring lawn chairs on Saturday
throughout the venue to provide mind bog- for a fun-filled day of music, dancing, exhibitions,
gling illusions and tricks all evening long. games, competitions, as well as food and craft
To further enhance the experience, House vendors. thehermitage.com
of Cards has a dress code and no-photog-
raphy policy to ensure the privacy of guests. SEPTEMBER 7-9
Reservations are required. Complimentary Nashville Greek Fest
tickets to magic performances in the show- 4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-sensory
room are included with purchase of a din- experience of Greek hospitality and culture with
ner entree. For more information about our savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and
dress code or to book a reservation, visit tours. $3 tickets, free for 12 and under, military, po-
hocnashville.com or call (615) 730-8326. lice and fire personnel (with ID). Free parking and
shuttle (limited hours). nashvillegreekfestival.com
SEPTEMBER 7-16
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS &
Tennessee State Fair
SATURDAYS
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood
Grand Ole Opry
Avenue. “The Heart of
2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are
Tennessee” continues the
performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in
longstanding traditions
September, plus Wednesdays September 12-26.
of family entertainment,
Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized au-
educational experiences
diences at the Opry, the show that made country
and Volunteer state pride.
music famous. While performances from both
Experience thrilling rides at the Midway, the wide
legendary entertainers and the latest country mu-
variety of competitions, and mouth-watering fair
sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry,
foods. tnstatefair.org
you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and
more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 18, 19
of country music on the stage where many of them The Huckabee Show
got their start and some are experiencing the thrill 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. Be
for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear part of a live studio audience and enjoy news, mu-
this month include Rascal Flatts, Charlie Daniels sic, entertainment and fun with former Governor of
Band, Chris Janson, Trace Adkins, Dustin Lynch Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his special guests!
(pictured), the Oak Ridge Boys, and more! For Tickets are free. For ages 16+. Seating at 6:30
Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call pm. Walk-ins welcome! Register online or call
(615) 871-OPRY. 833-HUCKABEE for more info. huckabeetix.tv
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SEPTEMBER 8 events
Dragon Boat Festival
East Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly SEPTEMBER 11-16
across from downtown. Cheer 1000 paddlers in Americana Music Festival & Conference
46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kong-style dragon Various locations. A must-attend event for any-
boats, and celebrate the long tradition of dragon one who loves the melting pot of Americana’s
boat racing with a cultural festival. Celebration influences including roots, folk, country, blues and
dances will be performed by the Chinese Arts soul-based music. Legendary artists, rising stars
Alliance of Nashville. Opening ceremony at and industry professionals come together for four
10 am, Races begin at 11 am, Drummer’s pa- days of music and education. The conference fea-
rade at 1 pm, Award Ceremony at 4:30 pm. tures numerous panels, seminars and much more,
cumberlandrivercompact.org proudly providing Nashville’s most educational
music industry forum. Get the full schedule at
SEPTEMBER 8
americanamusic.org.
Kidsville Family Festival
Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. A fun- SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27
filled day of activities including crafts, inflatable Opry Country Classics
lawn games, face painting, scavenger hunt, food 2804 Opryland Drive. Beginning at the Opry and lat-
trucks, and more! 10 am–3 pm. kidsvilleonline.org er emanating from the historic Ryman Auditorium
during the spring season, Opry Country Classics
SEPTEMBER 8
is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and fea-
Wine On The River
tures the country music the world knows best,
Riverfront Park, 100 1st Avenue North. Travel
performed by legends of the genre and the rising
through different global regions and sample wine,
stars those legends have influenced. The fall run
beer, and spirits specific to that region and a res-
begins Thursdays starting on September 13. For
taurant featuring a culturally themed menu. Take
tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615)
a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing
871-OPRY.
sounds of live music. wineontheriver.com
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events SEPTEMBER 21, 25
Nashville Predators Preseason Games
SEPTEMBER 14-16 Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL
Music City Food + Wine Festival hockey in Smashville on September 21 vs. Tampa
Bicentennial Park and Walk of Fame Park. The per- Bay Lightning and September 25 vs. Carolina
fect excursion for any food, wine, or spirits lover! All Hurricanes, both games at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com
weekend long, mingle with chefs and indulge in ar-
SEPTEMBER 21-23
tisanal food, wine, beer, and spirits from more than
Nashville Flea Market
80 purveyors. musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue,
SEPTEMBER 15 Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of
Dog Day Festival gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts,
Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue. Join thou- tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hun-
sands of Nashvillians and their furry companions for dreds of thousands of other items each month,
a day jam packed with four-legged fun at Nashville’s at one of the top ten flea markets in the country.
longest-running dog festival and celebration of Dealers and vendors from 30 states. Free admis-
everything pup. $5 admission, kids 10 and under sion; parking $5. nashvilleexpocenter.org
free. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Humane
SEPTEMBER 21-23
Association. nashvillehumane.org/dogday
African Street Festival
SEPTEMBER 16 Hadley Park, 1037 28th Avenue North. This free
Jazz on the Cumberland Concert Series family-oriented festival includes the cultures of
Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First the Caribbean, North, Central and South America
Street. Enjoy great live music and the downtown and other places around the world where African
skyline overlooking the Cumberland River. Hear culture is represented. Highlights include the
some of the area’s best regional and national jazz Children’s Pavilion, arts and crafts, storytelling, tasty
artists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and authentic African, American and other cuisines; an
food will be available for purchase from local food eclectic mix of live music – African, reggae, Latin,
trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play R&B, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, country, blues, African
zone, including a climbing wall, playground, and drumming, spoken word, dance, and more! A cul-
water slides. Free; 5:30–8 pm; plenty of free park- tural and educational experience for all! Free ad-
ing in Lot R, under the pedestrian street bridge. mission and parking. aacanashville.org
SEPTEMBER 16, 30 SEPTEMBER 28
Titans Football Full Moon Pickin’ Party
Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. It’s football fever Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory
in Nashville when the tailgating season begins! Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir-
Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans Sept. 16 vs. cles under the trees and around the grounds, while
Houston Texans; Sept. 30 vs. Philadelphia Eagles. three headlining acts perform on the main stage.
Both games at 12 noon. titansonline.com No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets
or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash
SEPTEMBER 18, 22, 29
welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$25, include water,
Nashville Soccer Club
soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available.
First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Cheer
warnerparks.org
on Nashville SC at their home matches Sept. 18
vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies; Sept. 22 vs. Charleston SEPTEMBER 28
Battery, and Sept. 29 vs. New York Red Bulls II. All Bootlegger’s Bash
games at 7:30 pm. nashvillesc.com Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle,
Franklin. This annual fundraiser is inspired by the
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rich bootlegging history of Williamson County.
Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market
Bootlegger’s Bash is an event which features all
900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Shop and dine with vari-
things truly Southern: sampling of local whiskeys,
ous local artisans, restaurants and shops, locally
delicious Southern cooking, and a lively band—all
raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cock-
in the garden at Carnton under twinkling lights
tails, craft beer, local wine, and more! Live music and
and lush greenery. Tickets must be purchased in
family-friendly activities. 5–9 pm. Free admission.
advance. boft.org
nashvillefarmersmarket.org
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performing Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year.
arts
This month’s outstanding lineup: Sept. 7: Lucero;
Sept. 8: Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite;
Sept. 9: American Idol Live!; Sept. 13: Opry
Country Classics; Sept. 14: Old Crow Medicine
Show; Sept. 15: Loverboy; Sept. 16: k.d. lang;
Sept. 18: An Evening with Old Dominion &
Friends; Sept. 19: Nashville Songwriter Awards;
Sept. 20: Opry Country Classics; Sept. 21:
BORNS; Sept. 25: Daughtry; Sept. 26: CAM;
Sept. 27: Opry Country Classics; Sept. 28:
Anderson East; Sept. 29: Kansas; Sept. 30:
Joan Baez. Buy tickets at Ryman box office,
SEPTEMBER AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster out-
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony lets or call (615) 458-8700.
Place. Ticket packages may be purchased from the
SUNDAY EVENINGS
Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Become
Bluegrass Jam
a season ticket holder and receive added benefits!
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-
Concerts this month: Sept. 6: Music City Mariachi
sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-
presents “México en el Corazón” (free family event,
tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold
open to the public); Sept. 8: Bernstein Centennial
beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until
Opening Night; Sept. 9: Symphony Under
you get here.” Showtime 8 pm. stationinn.com
the Stars featuring Beethoven’s Emperor and
Respighi’s Pines of Rome (at Ascend Amphitheater); TUESDAY EVENINGS
Sept. 13-15: Emanuel Ax Plays Brahms; Sept. Acoustic Pickin’ Party
16: Chris Isaak (without orchestra); Sept. 23: Reese Centennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue
Witherspoon: Whiskey in a Teacup Tour (without or- North. Bring an acoustic instrument and join the
chestra); Sept. 27-29: Kristin Chenoweth with the circle, 7–9 pm. All styles of music, including origi-
Nashville Symphony; Sept. 29: Pirates! The Quest nals. Great for developing chops, and learning
for Blackbeard’s Treasure. nashvillesymphony.org. new tunes. Bring a couple tunes you’d like to play
and an open mind. Ages 12–up. nashville.gov
SEPTEMBER AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM
116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY
six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre AFTERNOONS
of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 The Music of Nashville: A Magical Journey
Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley
Drive. Take a historical 60 year ride through some
music at the of Nashville’s biggest hits, and the stories behind
wineries them! Performed by hot up-and-coming artists
who are backed by a fantastic first-call Nashville
Pack a picnic, bring your friends, lawn chairs
band, they will bring you to your feet! Tickets avail-
and/or blankets, and enjoy free music in local
able online, day of show or call (615) 969-6349.
vineyards. Wines available for purchase.
(more info on page 27) themusicofnashville.com
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Arrington Vineyards Music in the Vines
Speakeasy Swing at Rudys
6211 Patton Road, Arrington. Enjoy live jazz
Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Nashville’s
in the courtyard, and bluegrass bands by the
only jazz club features 1930s-1940s live music with
Grand Barn. Saturdays 4–8 pm, Sundays 2–6
vintage swing dancing, a New Orleans inspired
pm. arringtonvineyards.com
menu and tipsy cocktails. rudysjazzroom.com
SEPTEMBER 1, 29
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS
Beachaven Winery Jazz on the Lawn
1100 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville. Get your sway on
Music at the Frist
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway.
to Randy Moore on Sept. 1; CJQ on Sept. 29.
Enjoy free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, 6 pm.
6:30–9:30 pm.beachavenwinery.com
fristcenter.org
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS
Ray Stevens Show art
CabaRay Showroom, 5724 River Road. Ray crawls
a
Stevens and his fabulous A-Team band will take
rea galleries offer rare opportunities
you down memory lane with songs and stories
to view diverse exhibitions featuring
from Ray’s legendary career. Showtime 7:30 pm,
many genres of artwork. Some venues pres-
dinner seating at 6 pm. Come early to experi-
ent live music, and many serve complimen-
ence the rockin’ Piano Bar with live music from 5
tary wine. These monthly gatherings are an
pm until showtime and post show until closing.
opportunity to meet the artists, buy and sup-
(615) 327-4630, raystevenscabaray.com
port their work.
SATURDAY EVENINGS
SEPTEMBER 1
Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play
Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-
Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl
Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade,
paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the
Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive at-
drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience
mosphere and participating venues wel-
members participate in Would You Rather, Name
come you to galleries open 6–9 pm, with
That Tune, and more. byebyeliver.com/nashville
trolleys making a continuous loop 6–10 pm.
SEPTEMBER 1 nashvilledowntown.com/play
Steel Magnolias
The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. The Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston
theater presents thrilling performances for family Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/
audiences and scrumptious dining at an affordable Houston is rich with art and music culture.
price. thelarrykeetontheatre.org Check out groundbreaking art from the art-
ist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the
SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 6-9 commercial galleries on Hagan Street along
Frankenstein with popups, beginning at 6 pm. Don’t miss
Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin. Art + Activism, a showcase of works from
Pushing the limits of science and morality in his Oasis Center students at The Gallery at Fort
search for love and purpose, Victor Frankenstein Houston, 2020 Lindell Avenue. am-wh.com
unleashes a creation that he cannot control. Based
on Mary Shelley’s gothic novel. studiotenn.com SEPTEMBER 7
SEPTEMBER 1-3, 7-9 Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl
Shakespeare in the Park Charming shops and galleries, live music and
Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West refreshments make Franklin a great place to
End Avenue. Shakespeare’s classical be 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com
comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, explores
SEPTEMBER 15
the duality of love in a magical, transformative
production that asks: if we are in love are we ever
East Side Art Stumble
East Nashville. Galleries, businesses,
in control? 6 pm: Food and drink vendors, Talking
and studios stretch across the neighbor-
Shakespeare with nightly special guest speakers;
hoods of East Nashville and Inglewood.
6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance begins.
Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine.
$10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
eastsideartstumble.com
SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25
Courtyard Concerts SEPTEMBER 22
Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Bring Jefferson Street Art Crawl
lunch and enjoy a free, live outdoor concert, rain The crawl happens up and down Jefferson,
or shine. 11:45 am–1 pm, nashvillepubliclibrary.org starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa
Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at
SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 25
Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event en-
The Doyle and Debbie Show
gages community and highlights art along
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious
this historic art corridor as well as the North
love letter to the country music community and its
Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn
stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted.
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performing arts SEPTEMBER 13-15, 21-23, 26-30
Tuck Everlasting
The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street.
have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off After adventuring beyond her white picket fence,
beautifully. Tickets: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com “good girl” Winnie Foster meets the energetic
SEPTEMBER 6-8, 13-16, 19-23 teenager Jesse Tuck, who leads her on an unex-
Avenue Q pected, magical journey. Soon she is faced with
Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing an extraordinary question: If you could choose to
Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Who says pup- live forever, would you? Based on the best-selling
pet shows are just for kids? Join the Nashville Rep novel by Natalie Babbitt, this heartfelt Broadway
on a musical tour where humans and puppets musical is full of soaring melodies and mischief.
alike confront the everyday challenges of adult nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
life: falling in love, finding your purpose, and fight- SEPTEMBER 20-22, 26-29
ing the urge to stay in your apartment forever. Newsies
nashvillerep.org Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100.
SEPTEMBER 7, 13 Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies
Nashville Jazz Workshop Evenings is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic news-
The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. “Snap on 2&4” boy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.”
welcomes pianist Anthony Belfiglio on Sept. 7, Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by
performing repertoire from great hard bop bands a true story, Newsies contains a timeless message
like Horace Silver Quintet, Art Blakey and the Jazz for the whole family. Nashville’s original barn and
Messengers. “Cabaret at the Workshop” will feature most unique dining and entertainment experience
vocalist Carolyn German on Sept. 13. Soft drinks offers a premium buffet and professional theater.
and bottled water available. BYOB and snacks. dinnertheatre.com
Tickets: $25, High school and college students: $15. SEPTEMBER 21
nashvillejazz.org Music City Improv
SEPTEMBER 12, 25 Third Coast Comedy Club, Marathon Village,
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series 1310 Clinton Avenue. This high octane show from
Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Nashville’s longest running improv troupe features
Avenue. Lunchtime jazz from 11:30 am–1:30 pm, live and video sketch comedy. Shows are consid-
free. nashville.gov ered PG-13 and are a mix of short form and long
form. musiccityimprov.com
especially for kids 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Ages 3-12, but all are wel-
come. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
Wishing Chair Puppet Productions
Nashville Public Library Children’s Theatre, 615 SATURDAY MORNINGS
Church Street. Enjoy 30-minute enchanting pro- Kidsville Story Time
ductions, free of charge. Limited free parking for Inside The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue.
1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. Kids ages 12 and younger will explore a different
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Story Time: weekly theme and create a related piece of art.
Meet the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary Free, 11–11:45 am. kidsvilleonline.org
as they sing, juggle and read books with pup- SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 4-9
pet friends Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, and Jimmy Giraffe. Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton
Showtimes 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am. For ages Street. Star light, star bright, first star we see…
6 and under. wait a minute… little star isn’t in the nighttime
Friday & Saturday Mornings: Puss in Boots, a sky! Where can it be? It’s up to two stalwart
jazz infused puppet version of the classic Brother’s starkeepers to search the galaxy and solve this
Grimm story, opens Sept. 7. A tiny kitty cat with a cosmic cliffhanger in an interactive theatrical ex-
mighty wit guides an innocent boy to riches and perience designed for the youngest of theater
happiness beyond his wildest dreams! Showtimes goers. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
10SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 27-29 to answer the timeless question – can true love
The Civil War conquer all? nashvilleballet.com
Street Theatre Company, 6727 Charlotte Pike.
SEPTEMBER 22
Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts and
Music in the Meadow
the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road,
and Walt Whitman, The Civil War is a thrilling and
Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening
awe-inspiring “dramatic theatrical concert.” This
with trio Fairground Saints. Enjoy a hike and meet
epic thematic revue puts a human face on the
Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at
greatest tragedy of American history, exploring the
5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $100/car (6 people).
experiences of the soldiers and leaders who fought
owlshill.org
for their way of life. It also examines the lives of the
lovers and families whom they left behind, as well SEPTEMBER 22
as the hopes and fears of the slaves whose free- Bluebird on the Mountain
dom was at stake. This musical passionately asks us Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive.
to consider our beliefs about freedom, honor and Pack a picnic for an outdoor concert with singer-
faith. streettheatrecompany.org songwriters Marshall Chapman, Matraca Berg
and Tommy Womack. You’ll have the opportunity
SEPTEMBER 21-23
to stargaze through the grand telescope on one
Swan Lake
of the tallest hilltops in Nashville after $135/car (8
Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts
people). Gates open at 6 pm. dyer.vanderbilt.edu
Center, 505 Deaderick Street. A cherished favorite
for ballet connoisseurs and an instant hit for nov- SEPTEMBER 27
ices, Swan Lake returns to Nashville Ballet to open Poet’s Corner with Richard Nelson
the season with a dazzling fresh take on the classi- Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University. Join
cal masterpiece. Featuring choreographic updates fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by
from Artistic Director Paul Vasterling and striking a featured local poet. Free and open to the public.
new costumes, this enchanting romance attempts scarrittbennett.org
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Joe’s Crab Shack
Café Lula at the Ryman 123 Second Avenue South. Joe’s Crab Shack offers
116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and
is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose
main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp
on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the
you in the middle of the excitement. The menu “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and
features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on chicken. Come eat at Joe’s and be a part of a fun
rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients experience! (615) 242-2722, joescrabshack.com
available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service.
Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur- Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater
ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village,
across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand
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123 2nd Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37201
615.242.2722 • joescrabshack.com
Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music menu showcases a continental twist on American
Dinner Theater features The Best of Country classics. Premium cocktails and an eclectic beer
Music Show, with songs made famous by leg- and wine list complement the award winning cui-
endary artists and today’s superstars. See stars sine. Skull’s pays homage to the entertainment of
such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” yesteryear with burlesque and live music nightly.
Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash,
Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings,
5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations Joni Mitchell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and comedian Andy
recommended. Dinner and show is $47.95, show Griffith have all graced the original checker-board
only is $30. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, stage. skullsrainbowroom.com
nashvillenightlife.com
The Smiling Elephant
Nudie’s Honky Tonk 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau-
409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve
Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his- healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable
toric three-story building housing millions of price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All
dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos- dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exqui-
tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live site food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon
music and Southern style comfort food for guests. entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday
Open 11 am–3 am daily, this attraction features through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday.
the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
nudieshonkytonk.com
Rainforest Café 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner—
This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri.
is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor- Open for dinner Sat.
est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-
ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian,
Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic
to traditional. The children’s menu will please your
little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail
Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs!
(615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
Skull’s Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley. Skull’s Rainbow Room is a tribute
to David “Skull” Schulman and the former fine din-
ing establishments of Nashville’s historic Printers
Alley. Chef Gannon Leary’s critically acclaimed
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& services
The Cat Shoppe The Dog Store
2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-
the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-
dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for
(recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lov- the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-
ers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceram- er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–
ics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday–Saturday
10 am–6 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Hatch Show Print Store
224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-
Cotton-Eyed Joe ment of iconic and newly designed prints and
Located on the corner of Second Avenue and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo
Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com
tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-
rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, The Hermitage Museum Store
t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s
Bargain Attic Area has items priced 50% off. Visit Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-
the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-
home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including
Call (615) 726-3302 for more information. Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce.
All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-
port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store
119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash
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rd t o find to tatues merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel,
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mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615)
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The Nashville Collection
120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great
Gifts f gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages.
Cats & • Toys Specific Gifts
Opry Mills Mall
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Tennessee’s largest outlet
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Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop,
Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear
2824 Bransford Avenue
20and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is The Opry Shop
home to a variety of family dining and entertain- 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry
ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop,
Cafe, Claim Jumper and Madame Tussauds Wax located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the
Attraction. And in true Nashville fashion, live per- place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all
formances and musical entertainment are regularly ages. Open seven days a week.
provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop
65 South 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex-
Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs,
the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own
South has everything Nashville all in one place, custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven
including items from The Bluebird Café, the days a week.
Nashville television show and, of course, fashion
apparel and accessories you need to outfit your The Tennessee Museum Store
southern style. Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect
place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books,
Opry Originals toys and other items. Discount offered to museum
Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway members, state employees and military personnel.
(Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous
“Lower Broadway” area known around the world Woodcuts Gallery and Framing
for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone
country music attractions, Opry Originals brings and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open
together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original
and country music’s contemporary culture for a pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast
shopping experience like no other. custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER homes in the United States and one of Nashville’s
800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Start your Nashville top-rated attractions. Located only minutes from
adventure at Middle Tennessee’s premier science downtown and Gaylord Opryland resort, this is a
center! Adventure Science must-do when visiting Music City. This 1,120-acre
Center delivers innovative, dy- National Historic Landmark and Tennessee’s top-
namic learning experiences rated historic home features over 10 historic build-
that open minds to the won- ings, a seasonal wagon tour, walking trails, beau-
ders of science and technology, tiful gardens and grounds, and much more. The
fostering a better understand- Hermitage mansion is considered to be the most
ing of ourselves and the world around us. From accurately preserved early presidential home in the
awe-inspiring displays of 6.5 million stars under country. In recent years, new interpretive initiatives
the 63-foot Sudekum Planetarium dome to im- and programs have enhanced the experience of
mersive experiences in the new Virtual Reality some 225,000 annual visitors. For tickets, directions,
studio, the Science Center provides a place where and additional information visit thehermitage.com
people of all ages can discover science together.
Open 10 am-5 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving and BELMONT MANSION
Christmas. Admission and ticket information is 1700 Acklen Avenue. Belmont Mansion was de-
available at adventuresci.org. (615) 862-5160 signed and constructed in the mid-1800s as an
Italianate villa. It is one of the most elaborate
ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms
4580 Rachel’s Lane. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and 19,000 square feet, boasting an exquisite col-
is one of the largest, most visited presidential lection of artifacts and art. belmontmansion.com
22“You were AWESOME!
I had so much fun tonight!”
—Wynonna
• 2 Hour Musical Biography
• 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s)
• 6 Eras of the King’s Career
• 30 Songs
• 5 Costume Changes
• 1 Performer!
“A great show, very authentic!
I look forward to seeing it again.”
—DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer
“Great job, heck of a performance!
You just go all out to make sure you do
Mondays and Thursdays everything just right!”
6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show
—Charlie Chase, TV Personality
Call for Tickets: (615) 758-0098
TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER “A must-see show!”
2416 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE —Country Weekly Magazine
www.thenashvilleking.com
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery,
600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open
statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm
ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org
Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history,
geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along an CENTENNIAL PARK
inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape
fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown
war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon-
floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk-
Tennessee World War II veterans. ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his-
torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell,
BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALS dog park, exercise trail and much more.
Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway
(Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min- CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS
utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-
Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion,
offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit houses American, European, and contemporary
bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental art. Themed art installations in the gardens change
and transfer to trailhead (if needed). annually. cheekwood.org
CARNTON PLANTATION COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM
1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton 2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history
Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was of America’s music through exciting new exhib-
a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, its, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an
fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, incredible array of costumes and instruments at
23attractions ties throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of
Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to the site in
Southside, TN. Open Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm,
the largest popular music museum in the world.
(931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com
Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent
exhibit, tells the story of country music from its HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B
pre-commercial roots 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one
in the nineteenth cen- of the world’s most important recording studios
tury through its vibrant where more than 35,000 songs were brought
life today. Open daily 9 to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and
am–5 pm. Package up- many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between
grades available, and be 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music
sure to include a tour of Hall of Fame® and Museum. (615) 416-2001,
historic RCA Studio B, countrymusichalloffame.com
where Elvis and others
recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum THE HUCKABEE SHOW
Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Huckabee Theater, 30 Music Village Boulevard,15
Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, minutes north of Nashville, in Hendersonville,
countrymusichalloffame.org TN. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy
news, music, entertainment and fun with former
FRIST ART MUSEUM Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his spe-
919 Broadway. There is always something to mar- cial guests! You must be 16 years of age to attend a
vel over in the spacious galleries of this magnifi- live taping. Tickets are free. Register and get show
cent art deco building. fristcenter.org taping dates online or call 833-HUCKABEE for
more information. Seating is at 6:30 pm. Tapings
GRAND OLE OPRY are weekly. Walk-ins are welcome! huckabeetix.tv
2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running
live radio show features the best in country, blue- JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM
grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest
appear this month include Rascal Flatts, Charlie collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the
Daniels Band, Chris Janson, Trace Adkins, Dustin world, the museum has everything from his earli-
Lynch, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more! Shows: est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote.
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; Wednesday (Sept. 12 Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with
through Sept. 26). Showtime: 7 pm. For tickets, stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-
visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. nology and include stage cos-
tumes, instruments, personal
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE TOURS letters, artwork and handwrit-
2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand ten songs as well as artifacts
Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look from family members and
at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s notable friends.Experience a three-dimensional
most famous show, including themed dressing walk through the life and legend of this interna-
rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the
more. Daytime tours are available seven days a Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall
week featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville,
guide. For more information, visit opry.com or call this museum holds the true essence of the man.
(615) 871-OPRY. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, ap-
parel and rare collectibles in the Museum store.
HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE
No trip to Nashville would be complete without
Step back in time to an era when the work was
a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java
hard but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple
Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as
things. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s
gourmet cafe foods. Open 9 am–6 pm seven days
Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see
a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
what life was like when time seemed to move at a
slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly LANE MOTOR MUSEUM
restored buildings in a living history, nineteenth- 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles
century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided, group and from A to Z. One of the few museums in North
school tours available. Special programs and activi- America to specialize in European cars, with
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