Due
to catastrophic flooding May 1-2, several
of Nashville's favorite attractions and
hotels are temporarily closed. The hardest
hit include Gaylord Opryland and Opry
Mills Mall, and the Schermerhorn Symphony
Center, which are closed until further
notice. Most downtown attractions are
back up and running.
Nothing
demonstrates the spirit of a city
like adversity, and in its worst hour, Nashville
and its citizens proved their resilience to
tragedy and love of community. Even though
thousands of people lost their homes
and businesses, from May 5 - May 11,
volunteers with Hands On Nashville donated
approx 44,710 hours to flood relief.
TV station WSMV quickly organized a telethon
that raised $1.7 million (thanks in no
small part to Taylor Swift's donation
of $500,000). Other benefits are being
organized daily, and volunteer hours
and donations continue to be offered.
The city of Nashville is already rebuilding,
and will come back better than ever.
Welcome to Nashville Key Magazine, the Nashville
Visitors Guide offering monthly information
on Nashville Tennessee and it's surrounding area.
Nashville's moniker is Music City, and we are not
only the beloved home of country music and the Grand
Ole Opry, but
home to the splendid Schermerhorn Symphony Center,
and world-class Nashville
Symphony. We offer exciting
venues for jazz, rock, alternative, folk and blue-grass.
We are proud home to the Tennessee
Titans of the
National Football League and the Nashville
Predators of the National
Hockey League. Other exciting attractions include: The
Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson; Vanderbilt
University and the impressive Blair
School of Music,
which offers free concerts to the public; the world
famous Gaylord
Opryland Hotel and Convention Center;
the Parthenon, a full scale replica of the original
building in Athens, Greece; the glorious Cheekwood
Museum of Art and Gardens; the
Nashville Zoo; and
the Belle
Meade Plantation. Downtown attractions
include the Country
Music Hall of Fame and Museum;
the stunning Frist
Center for the Visual Arts; the
award-winning, historic Ryman
Auditorium and the
Tennessee Performing
Arts Center. Many of Nashville's
restaurants are nationally recognized as some of
the finest in America and the queen of Nashville
malls, Opry Mills Mall, offers a unique shopping
experience. The Wildhorse
Saloon and Legends
Corner are only two of downtown Nashville's entertaining
and pleasurable hotspots along with numerous exciting
shops and boutiques. Historic, beautifully preserved
Franklin, will afford you endless options of entertainment
and interest just a few miles outside of Nashville.
Check in our magazine for the many special events
taking place this month. Downtown Nashville hotels
include the luxurious 5 star Hermitage Hotel, the
Union Station Hotel, Hilton Suites, Loews Vanderbilt
Plaza, the Hutton Hotel, Renaissance Hotel, Doubetree
Hotel and the Sheraton. Enjoy your stay. . . we hope
this Nashville Visitors Guide will help you plan
your trip.
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THIS
MONTH IN NASHVILLE:
General
Jackson Riverboat Cruises
This 300 foot paddlewheel riverboat is one of the
largest showboats in the country. A beautiful two-story
Victorian Theater located in the center of the
boat hosts live music shows. This summer, mid-day
cruises feature Tim Watson's Fiddlin' Around, a
show, beloved for its country music classics and
down-home humor. The show ticket includes a southern
lunch served family style in bottomless bowls.
Lunch cruises board at 11:30a.m. and return at
2:30p.m. The show presented on the evening cruises
is Country Music USA™ Presented By Sam Adams,
a lively tour through the history of the genre,
beginning with songs by Hank Williams and Patsy
Cline and ending with Carrie Underwood and Rascal
Flatts. Evening cruises Monday - Saturday board
at 6:15p.m. and return at 10:00p.m.; Sunday evening
cruises board at 5:15p.m. and return at 9:00p.m.
For tickets call (615) 458-3900 or go to generaljackson.com.
Mention discount code Key20 and receive a $20 discount
for up to six adult Tier 2 tickets.
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