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Nashville Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Nashville Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Nashville - Country music is synonymous with Tennessee's
state capital, the rapidly growing city of Nashville, where the
strains of the guitar and accordion are big business, drawing
millions of fans to the city every year. Dozens of famous names in
the music world have been nourished in Nashville since 1925 when
the legendary 'Grand Ole Opry' went on the air, broadcasting weekly
shows touting the talents of up and coming singers. It all began in
the downtown Ryman Auditorium, originally a church, which became
the music hall where the likes of Dolly Parton and Roy Acuff first
strutted their stuff.
Visitors still come today
to visit Opryland, the resort that incorporates the new Grand Ole
Opry, northeast of the city. Daily shows are presented here, and
just around the corner is the Country Music Hall of Fame and
Museum. Fans also flock to the area known as The District, crammed
with nightclubs, bars and restaurants where country music reigns
supreme. Everyone, country music fan or not, cannot fail to leave
Nashville with their toes tapping!
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Nashville
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South
www.countrymusichalloffame.org |
What is it? If you are a visitor to Nashville, chances
are you are there because you are a country music fan. That being
the case the best place to begin your visit is the not-to-be-missed
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the Downtown entertainment
district. The main permanent exhibit, Sing Me Back Home, is a
journey through the history of country Music, drawing on the
museum's rich collection of historical costumes, memorabilia,
instruments, photographs, manuscripts and other objects. Live
performances, interactive exhibits, and lots of great music
supplement these artefacts. Among the exhibits are Elvis Presley's
gold-leaf covered Cadillac, Emmy Lou Harris' jewelled cowboy boots
and Bob Dylan's autographed lyric sheets. Live music is played in
the atrium and digital film presentations are offered in the
theatre. Visitors can also watch museum archivists and restoration
experts at work, and study a vast wall displaying chart-topping
gold and platinum country records.
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Tuesdays in January and
February, and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Day
Phone:(615) 416 2001 |
2. Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North
www.ryman.com |
What is it? This National Historic Landmark in downtown
Nashville is regarded as the founding home of country music, having
been the performance venue for the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to
1974. The theatre was originally built in 1892 as a gospel
tabernacle and served as an evangelical meeting hall. A stage was
built for the Grand Ole Opry broadcasts and such great names as
Sarah Bernhardt, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley trod the boards here
in their time. Today the Grand Ole Opry has moved on to a new
theatre, but the Ryman Auditorium has been restored and is still a
popular performance venue where concerts are held regularly. By day
the theatre acts as a museum, which visually portrays the stories
of its rich history with a series of displays and
exhibits.
Hours of Operation: Daily between 9am to 4pm for museum visiting, and in
the evening for various shows
Phone:Box office: (615) 889 3060 |
3. Grand Ole Opry
2802 Opryland Drive, Opry Plaza
www.opry.com |
What is it? The home of the world-famous country music
show, the Grand Ole Opry, is now in Opryland Drive in a vast 4,400
seat auditorium which is part of the Opryland resort complex north
of Nashville's city centre. From here the world's longest running
radio show is still broadcast on the Nashville station WSM (650 on
the AM dial), featuring new stars, superstars and legends of
country and bluegrass music performing live on stage. No visit to
Nashville is complete without attending a show at the Grand Ole
Opry, which has been going strong on the airwaves since
1925.
Hours of Operation: Shows generally take place on Friday at 7.30pm,
Saturday 6.30pm and 9.30pm, and Tuesday at 7pm. (Times can vary
according to season)
Phone:Tickets and information: (615) 871 6779 |
Nashville
holidays - Top Events
1. Tin Pan South
From 2007-03-27
To 2007-03-31
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What is it? America's largest music festival dedicated to
songs and songwriters is held in Nashville each year, highlighting
all that is lyrical and legendary in the cultural heritage of
Tennessee. Tin Pan South is named for New York's fabled Tin Pan
Alley, and features more than 70 shows at various city venues over
a week, the world's best songwriters performing close up and
personal in small intimate clubs. In the past the festival has
featured the likes of Art Garfunkel, Loretta Lynn and Carole King
to name but a few. Besides the club shows, the week includes a
songwriter's symposium.
Where is it? Various clubs: 12th & Porter, Caffeine, Lobby Bar at
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, The Basement, The Trap, Bluebird Café,
Douglas Corner Café, Mercy Lounge and Five Spot |
2. Country Music Marathon
From 2007-04-28
To 2007-04-28
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What is it? Music City takes to the streets in aid of
charity each year when thousands of runners descend on the city to
run the Country Music Marathon (or a half marathon), vying for
trophies and prizes. The runners are encouraged by the strains of
more than 50 bands belting out their best from about two dozen
stages set up along the marathon route. The day also includes the
spectacle of a cheerleading contest and the final of a Kid's
Marathon. It all ends up with a massive evening concert featuring a
top country music star, with free entry for
runners.
Where is it? The marathon begins near Centennial Park in West End Avenue,
continues through downtown and finishes at the Coliseum |
3. Native American Dance Theatre
From 2007-06-01
To 2007-06-30
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What is it? This celebration of Native American song,
dance and tradition has been drawing the crowds for more than seven
years. Special guests include the likes of Hollywood actor, Wes
Studi, from the movie 'Dances with Wolves'. Tribal song and dance
and drumming along with colourful costumes provide for a thrilling
and unusual show.
Where is it? Ryman Auditorium |
4. Fan Fair
From 2007-06-07
To 2007-06-10
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What is it? June is the month for country music lovers to
ensure they are in Nashville, particularly during the four-day Fan
Fair, when the Country Music Association lines up a feast of four
big concerts and numerous other events to add up to Country Music's
biggest party. What makes the CMA week so special is that the big
names of country music go all out to meet the fans, happily posing
for photographs and signing autographs as they wander through the
event and activity venues. The Fair is all about pleasing the fans,
who flock to Nashville in their tens of thousands for the nightly
concerts and all-day non-stop music at Riverfront Park. Four day
passes are available, though sell out quickly - for more
information call 1800 262 3378.
Where is it? Various throughout downtown |
5. Music and Molasses Festival
From 2007-10-20
To 2007-10-21
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What is it? The country comes to the city with a
celebration of the harvest season at Nashville's Agricultural
Museum each year. There is music, of course, with two stages
offering a homely selection of Bluegrass. Visitors can learn to
make molasses like the old-timers, with demonstrations and tastings
at the sorghum mill. Other ingredients for the fun day include
storytellers, country cloggers, a sale of traditional crafts,
delicious homemade cakes and pies, buggy rides and a touch-farm.
Phone (615) 837 5197 for more information.
Where is it? Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Ellington Agricultural
Center |
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