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The Hermitage: A look inside Andrew Jackson’s home

The Hermitage, former president Andrew Jackson’s home, is open for tours that reveal guests to a piece of history enhanced with artifacts and stories.

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Gaylord Opryland: much more than a hotel

With acres of indoor gardens, boutiques, specialty shops and dining options, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel offers luxurious lodging with plenty to do and see.

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General Jackson Showboat: a legendary river cruise

The General Jackson is a 300-foot paddle-wheel boat that takes diners on a ride along the river as they enjoy a midday meal or an evening feast. The boat, which claims to be the largest showboat in the world, sails past some ...

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The Nashville Jazz Workshop; the jazz lover's haven

Located in historic East Germantown, the Nashville Jazz Workshop is a “community center for jazz, with classes, public performances, and special events.”

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Nashville Farmers Market: It's fun, fresh and local

The Nashville Farmers Market, located downtown on Rosa Parks Boulevard, is one of the city’s largest gathering places for good deals on fruits and vegetables from local vendors. But more than that, the market caters to crowds ...

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Wildhorse Saloon: Music City nightlife with a country twist

The Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville’s popular entertainment venue, sends thousands galloping to the club for country music, dancing and food. Located in the center of Music City’s upbeat nightlife, The Wildhorse aims to entertain ...

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Tennessee State Museum: a portal to the past

Located on Deadrick Street in the center of downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Museum provides a comprehensive account of the state’s rich history —— from prehistoric Indian cultures through "The Age of Jackson,” "The Ne ...

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Hatch Show Print: Handmade posters, local piece of history

Hatch Show Print is one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the United States. The shop is located in downtown Nashville on Lower Broadway and uses the old-fashioned presses to create today’s posters.

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Nash Trash Tours: Talkin’ trash has never been this fun

The Nash Trash Tours could be one of the most rowdy tours this city has ever seen. The tour hits all of the local country music attractions while adding a new dimension to the 90-minute tour: The sites are shown by the Jugg s ...

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The Big Bang: live music with a twist

Centrally located in the heart of downtown Nashville's legendary HonkyTonk Row, the Big Bang offers up a little something different. Some of Middle Tennessee’s most talented artists can be found performing weekly in this popu ...

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The Nashville Symphony: a classic musical experience

Watch a performance by the seven-time Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony at the $123.5 million Schermerhorn Symphony Center in downtown Nashville.

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The Ryman Auditorium: modern music favorites at historic musical

The Ryman Auditorium is best known for its history; playing host to the Grand Ole Opry show for more than 30 years. But today, the classic concert venue showcases some of the best artists in country, rock, soul, bluegrass, a ...

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Lane Motor Museum : an up-close look at rare cars

At the Lane Motor Museum, car lovers can mingle with while looking at some of the world’s most rare and interesting cars — and without a velvet rope standing in the way of an up-close look.

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Country Music Hall of Fame: Experience the story behind the musi

More than a museum, the Hall of Fame is living musical history.

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Nashville Public Library offers many treats

The Nashville Public Library’s main branch, located on Church Street, is alive with programs, technology, art and magnificent architecture.

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Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum salutes lesser-known artists

Some of the world’s lesser-known artists are getting their due recognition in Nashville at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

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The Frist Center for the Visual Arts: always something new to s

Every day there's something different at The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, a nonprofit art-exhibition center in Nashville.

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Adventure Science Center: walk on the moon and visit the stars

At the Adventure Science Museum in Nashville, you can discover how a human is able to lift a car, or explore the human body by crawling through a beating heart. The fun never stops at the Adventure Science Museum, open seve ...

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B.B. King’s Restaurant and Blues Bar: Legendary music, legendary

B.B. King’s Restaurant and Blues Bar on the historic Second Avenue in downtown Nashville provides the downtown scene with guttural blues and Creole flavors.

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The Stage on Broadway; free, live country music every night

With the biggest dance floor, the most seating, and live music seven days a week, The Stage on Broadway packs the house for a rockin' good time.

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Tootsies Orchid Lounge: A honky tonk tradition

Tootsies Orchid Lounge, a Nashville icon with a rich history, is the place to be to hear up-and-coming artists perform while enjoying the nightlife scene that Broadway has to offer.

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Wine on the River: Tastings and wine education on the Cumberland

The annual event, Wine on the River, is a city treasure that brings thousands to experience the world of wine with tastings and learning about the wine-making process. The event will be held for Saturday, Sept. 19, 3 p.m. to ...

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Merrell Crawfish Boil: Cajun eats, Nashville beats

Spend a weekend at Riverfront Park watching your favorite bands perform while stuffing your face with as much crawfish as your stomach can hold at the Fourth Annual Merrell Crawfish Boil.

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Pride Festival to feature music, glitz in unity event

The Nashville Pride Festival, a yearly happening that brings Nashvillians and out-of-town guests from within indoor confinements and out for a day of socializing and entertainment while uniting the GLBT community and its supp ...

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SoulWalk: Spreading the gospel one mile at a time

SoulWalk is a 5K walk aimed to raise funds for local and international mission projects. But more than just your average 5K, the SoulWalk hopes to mobilize Christians to pray for the salvation of family members and spread the ...

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The 17th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival: a noteworthy

Thousands of fans from around the country will converge on Nashville March 31-April 4 for the 17th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival -- an opportunity to hear songwriters perform their own stories and melodies. It's ...

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Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman: 6 weeks of pluckin'

Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman is a summer series that pays homage to bluegrass music with six weeks worth of performances beginning June 25.

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Music City Brewer's Festival: suds, sun and fun

The eighth annual Music City Brewer's Festival will combine suds and sun to captivate its loyal followers. On July 25, thousands will descend on Hilton Park for a day of beer tasting, food and entertainment.

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Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word

The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is scheduled for Oct. 9-11 on the War Memorial Plaza. At the event, dozens of the nation’s authors will be available for roundtable discussions as well as a co ...

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Regions Free Day of Music: Introducing classical to the communit

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be hosting its annual “Regions Free Day of Music” at the center on Oct. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. The afternoon event will feature live musical performances for classical music aficionados ...

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The Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville: where history and bea

More than 150 antiques and horticultural dealers from the United States and Europe will converge on the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville Feb. 11-13.

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Southern Women’s Show: a trade show just for her

The Southern Women’s Show offers hundreds of demonstrations on the latest fashion trends, cooking tips and healthy lifestyle instructions.

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Americana Music Festival and Conference: Showcasing Americana mu

Now in its 10th year, the Americana Music Festival and Conference will feature four days of exposure to Americana music through seminars and musical performances. The festival will be held Sept. 16-19.

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The Oyster Urban Adventure Race: A strategic race to the finish

The Oyster Urban Adventure Race has the same idea of a wilderness eco challenge/Amazing Race, but it takes place in a city and is conducted in one day. The race, filled with secrets, surprises and high-impact challenges, is s ...

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Aspiring screenwriters, songwriters can learn from the industry’

For one weekend, the area's aspiring screenwriters and songwriters will have the chance to learn from industry veterans. The Nashville Screenwriter’s Conference 2009 is scheduled for May 29-31 at the historic downtown Union S ...

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Fusion '09 Music and Arts Festival: artists unite for a worthy

Fusion '09 Music and Arts Festival will bring more than 100 visual, film and musical artists together for an event benefiting The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation.

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Taste of Nashville: A Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club

The 2009 Taste of Nashville event will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Cannery Ballroom at 7 p.m. The funds raised from the event will support the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee.

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Hands On Nashville Day: Making a change in Metro schools

Hands On Nashville Day is an event in which thousands of volunteers will band together to give some Metro schools facelifts with various tasks to help improve the schools and their grounds. The event will be held Saturday, Se ...

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Mitchell Delicatessen: Delicious sandwiches right around the cor

Mitchell Delicatessen offers more than just your standard sandwiches and soups, with a fresh salad bar, hot foods bar and other daily specials.

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Ru San's Japanese Sushi and Seafood Restaurant, Nashville's hipp

If you like sushi, a dining experience at Ru San’s is a must!

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The Rosepepper Cantina and Mexican Grille: Margarita, anyone?

The Rosepepper Cantina and Mexican Grille is an East Nashville hot spot serving up a full menu of classic Mexican entrees with your favorite margarita on the rocks.

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Richard's Louisiana Cafe: bringin' a taste of the bayou to Music

Dive into a hot plate of red beans and rice and tap your feet to the tunes of local songwriters at Richard’s Louisiana’s Café, just a short drive away from downtown Nashville.

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Mad Donna's; urban-chic dining and entertainment

Located in trendy, culturally diverse East Nashville, Mad Donna’s offers a distinctive urban dining experience. In addition to the intimate dining area on the main floor, Mad Donna’s has two full-service bars, a lounge, danc ...

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Batter'd & Fried: A taste of Boston in the heart of Nashville

Batter’d & Fried Boston Seafood House, a Boston-inspired eatery, offers fried seafood, soups and salads, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes, a raw-oyster bar and a fresh-sushi bar.

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Beyond the Edge; where the motto is work hard, play harder

Situated in East Nashville’s popular Five Points, Beyond The Edge is a favorite bar and eatery. Folks come for the sports, the beer and the classic American cuisine.

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Jamaicaway: Nashville’s Jerk chicken stop

Jamaicaway Restaurant and Catering, located inside the Farmer’s Market on Rosa Parks Boulevard, serves up flavorful Jerk chicken and other native dishes that make Music City dwellers wish they lived closer to the island natio ...

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Sole Mio: Northern Italy meets Music City

Sole Mio, a family-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Nashville, serves authentic Italian cuisine that one would expect from an eatery in Northern Italy. Enjoy homemade pastas, sauces and desserts with your favorite w ...

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Tazza Italian Restaurant: It’s fresh!

Tazza Italian Restaurant, located on the busy thoroughfare of Church Street in downtown Nashville, offers hearty helpings at affordable prices and all made from scratch.

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Flyte World Dining and Wine: world-inspired fusion

If you're looking to break away from the ordinary bar and grill, Flyte World Dining and Wine will come as a welcome surprise. Fusing together ingredients from all over the globe, this locally owned eatery has something the bi ...

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Watermark: Finesse on a plate

Watermark, a fine dining restaurant in the Gulch, offers a fusion of worldly flavors with an interesting twist.

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