Ryman Auditorium
www.ryman.com
116 Fifth Ave. N.
(615) 458-8700; Tickets: (615) 889-3060

After an $8.5 million renovation, this National historic landmark and former home of the Grand Ole Opry has once again stepped to center stage as a premier performance facility. By day, displays inside the Ryman visually tell the stories of its rich history. By night, the sounds of musical productions fill the air.

Cost: Museum rates: $8.50 adults; $4.50 children (4-11).

Hours: Museum open daily 9am–4pm. Evening show times vary.

Aaron Douglas Gallery at Fisk University
www.fisk.edu/gallery/galleries_aaron_douglas.html
Third Floor, University Library
(615) 329-8720

The Aaron Douglas Gallery features exhibitions highlighting works from the University’s prestigious African, African-American, modern and contemporary art collections.

Cost: Free.

Hours: Tue–Fri, 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun, 1pm–5pm. Summer: Closed Sun–Mon. Closed all university holidays.

Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University
www.fisk.edu/gallery/galleries_van_vechten.html
Jackson Street at D.B. Todd Blvd.
(615) 329-8720

The Carl Van Vechten Gallery features the renowned Alfred Steiglitz Collection, a permanent exhibition, spotlighting such artists as Georgia O’Keeffe, Arthur Dove, Pablo Picasso, John Marin and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Cost: Free, self-guided tour.

Hours: Tue–Fri, 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun, 1pm–5pm. Summer: Closed Sun–Mon. Closed all university holidays.

Belle Meade Plantation
www.bellemeadeplantation.com
5025 Harding Rd.
(615) 356-0501

Known as the “Queen of the Tennessee Plantations,” this 1853 Greek Revival mansion was world-renowned as a thoroughbred stud farm and nursery. Today, tours of the mansion, grounds and colossal Carriage House come alive with guides lavishly dressed in period costume.

Cost: $10 adults; $8.50 seniors; $4 children (6-12); free (children under 6).

Hours: Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm; Sun, 11am–5pm. Last tour daily at 4pm. Handicapped accessible except second floor of mansion.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
www.cheekwood.org
1200 Forrest Park Dr.
(615) 356-8000

Cheekwood features the award-winning Museum of Art housed in the original Cheek mansion. The surrounding 55 acres include an interactive learning center, ten botanical gardens and the Woodland Sculpture Trail.

Cost: Varies, call for details. Half price rates after 3pm. Family cap at $25.

Hours: Tue–Sat, 9:30am–4:30pm; Sun, 11am–4:30pm. Closed Mon.

NashTrash Tours
www.nashtrash.com
(615) 226-7300 or (800) 342-2132

The 90-minute NashTrash Tour begins at the Farmers Market, and travels throughout downtown Nashville. You’ll ride past major country music sites: the Ryman Auditorium (home of the original Grand Ole Opry), the Wildhorse Saloon (as seen on CMT), historic Printers Alley, and the beautiful Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The bus also cruises along legendary Music Row before returning to the Market. As an added bonus, we’ll even drive past a spot where some of our idols have spent idle time — the Nashville City Jail!

Cost: See website for details.

Hours: Closed, Sun–Mon; Tue, 10am only as announced; Wed, 6pm; Thur, either 10am or 1:30pm (seldom both); Fri, either 10am or 1:30pm (seldom both); Sat, 10am and 1:30pm.

The Parthenon Centennial Park
www.parthenon.org
2600 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 862-8431

The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville’s premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.

Cost: Adults - $5; Seniors (63+) - $2.50; Children (4–17) - $2.50.

Hours: Closed, Mon; Tue–Sat, 9am–4:30pm; Sun, 12:30pm–4:30pm.

Buy a “Music City Total Access Pass,” $35 for four attractions at www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/TotalAccess

All attraction information subject to change without notice.

Jack Daniels Distillery
Approximately 75 miles South East of Nashville
www.jackdaniels.com/TheDistillery/
280 Lynchburg Hwy
Lynchburg, TN 37352
(931) 759-4221

The Home of Jack - The Jack Daniel Distillery – the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. – is where it all happens. It’s where Mr. Jack first crafted the recipe for Old No. 7. It’s where the pure, iron-free cave spring water flows. And it’s where every drop of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sippin’ Whiskey is still made today.