Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to the KING: 1953-1977
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, A Tribute to the King: 1953-1977 will be honoring the KING's 75th birthday. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. This high-energy, live musical biography stars John Beardsley portraying all six eras of the King's career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again!” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show and they walk away excited and entertained. A must-see show while in Nashville; come see why. To order tickets and for information, show dates and times, call (615) 758-0098. www.thenashvilleking.com.

Events at Vanderbilt University
Some of the finest events in the city happen at Vanderbilt. Check them out at http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu.

Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry
See the show that made country music famous! The Grand Ole Opry is the world’s longest-running live radio show, featuring the best in country, bluegrass, and more since 1925. This month stop by to see Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels Band, John Anderson, Terri Clark, Chris Young, Aaron Tippin, and more! (Artists and schedule subject to change.) For Opry tickets and information, hot deals, trip tips, and more, visit www.opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

Thursdays – Opry Country Classics
Each Thursday night beginning March 25, the classic country songs you love the most take center stage through live performances, colorful storytelling, and vintage film clips. For tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

Through December, 2010 – Johnny & June at the Ryman
Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. As Grand Ole Opry members, Johnny Cash and June Carter met backstage at the Ryman in 1956, an amazing love story was set in motion. Many of the most important times in their lives happened at the Ryman Auditorium. The Johnny & June at the Ryman exhibit is comprised of many artifacts on loan from the personal collections of John Carter Cash, Marty Stuart and the archives of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Included in the exhibit is the Fender acoustic guitar engraved with the name Johnny Cash that was a gift from longtime friend and guitarist Luther Perkins; an autoharp played by June Carter; the dress June wore on The Johnny Cash Show shortly after the birth of their son along with one of Johnny's iconic black ensembles; handwritten lyrics for Trail of Tears and the gold record for Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison. Video monitors display rare footage from June Carter's early days at the Opry, "The Johnny Cash Show" and the couple performing together at both the Opry and the CMA Awards. Ryman is open daily for tours 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Admission for the standard tour is $12.50 for adults and $6.25 for children 4-11; daytime tour plus backstage tour is $16.25 for adults and $10.00 for children 4-11.

Through December 2010 – Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue S. This exhibit, held over by popular demand, examines the personal lives of Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr. and explores the dynamics that inspired their music through examples of their music and over 200 rare artifacts never before seen by the public. Included with the price of admission. Tickets for the are $17.95 for adults; $9.95 for youth (ages 6-17); $16.15 for Seniors over 55, students and military; $16.50 for AAA adults; $9.00 for AAA youth and free for children ages 5 years and younger. For information, call (615) 416-2001 or see www.countrymusichalloffame.com.

March 2, 4, 7, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27 and 30 – Nashville Predators Home Games
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway. The Predators play games at home March 2 vs. the Edmonton Oilers, March 4 vs. the Los Angeles Kings, March 7 vs. the Vancouver Canucks, March 16 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers, March 18 vs. the Minnesota Wild, March 20 vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets, March 23 vs. the Dallas Stars, March 25 vs. the Phoenix Coyotes, March 27 vs. the Detroit Red Wings and March 30 vs. the Los Angeles Kings. All games begin at 7:00p.m., except the one on March 7 which begins at 2:00p.m. For single game tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or go to www.ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets at the Sommet Center Box Office, open 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday.

March 4-7 – 21st Annual Nashville Lawn and Garden Show
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, The theme this year for the Horticultural Association of Tennessee's gardening extravaganza is Artistic By Nature. Over twenty live gardens will be on display following the theme, and will either represent famous garden paintings; incorporate artistic designs in stonework, fire pits, fountains and structures; or showcase nature's artistry in more organic gardens. Hours are 10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m., Thursday - Saturday and 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $9 for seniors (age 65+) and $1 for children 12 and under. Four-day show passes are $15.00. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more adults when purchased in a block. Tickets may be purchased on-line through the show’s website at nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.

March 6 – First Saturday Art Crawl
Downtown galleries. The first Saturday of every month, downtown art galleries stay open late, many providing wine and snacks. The Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. To see the gallery list and shuttle map, go to the website www.nashvilledowntown.com/play.

February 7 – Zooperbowl
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Rd. The Nashville Zoo once again gives families a great activity before the Superbowl by offering a 50% discount on admission: $7 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 3 - 12 and $6 for seniors ages 65 and over. Zoo animals normally displayed during this time of year will be on exhibit as well as animals in the indoor Unseen New World exhibit. Many of the zoo's animal species, (cougars, Bengal tigers, zebras, eland, red pandas and Eurasian lynx) are often more active during cooler months. Weather permitting, rides on the Zoo’s Wild Animal Carousel will be offered for $2 each. For more information, call (615) 833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org.

March 6 – Poets and Prophets: Salute to Legendary Country Songwriter Roger Murrah
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue S. 1:30a.m. Roger Murrah was elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 on the strength of country chart-toppers such as Don’t Rock the Jukebox, High Cotton, I’m in a Hurry (and Don’t Know Why), If I Could Make a Living, Life’s Highway, and many others. The Alabama native moved to Nashville in 1972 and scored his first #1 with Mel Tillis’s Southern Rains in 1980. A year later Murrah provided jazz singer Al Jarreau with the international pop hit We’re in This Love Together. Also a successful publisher, Murrah is senior vice president of Bug Music. This interview will be illustrated with vintage photos, film footage, and recordings. The program will be streamed live on countrymusichalloffame.org. After the program, Murrah will sign autographs in the Museum Store. Free to members. See www.countrymusichalloffame.org.

March 13 – Franklin Main Street Brew Fest
Historic downtown Franklin celebrates St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish, with tastings of more than 40 beers and a sampling of Irish whiskey in the Main Street shops from 6:00 - 9:00p.m., as well as Irish-themed foods including fish and chips, roasted corn and potatoes, Irish stew and kettle corn. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the event. Check-in is at the intersection of 4th Ave. and Main St., where special tasting glasses, a map to the tasting sites, and a description of the beers and Irish whiskey are available. Check-in begins at 5:00p.m., but tasting begins at 6:00p.m. Tickets are available on the websites downtownfranklintn.com or historicfranklin.com. To order tickets by phone, call (615) 591-8500. All proceeds go to Downtown Franklin Association for promotion and continued revitalization of the historic district.

March 15 – Andrew Jackson's Birthday
The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. (615) 889-2941. Come to The Hermitage March 15th to celebrate Andrew Jackson's 243rd birthday! Birthday activities include: children's games, walking tours, military demonstration, signing of "twenty dollar bills" by Andrew Jackson VI, and wagon tours. The traditional ceremony will take place at 10:00a.m. at Jackson's tomb followed by birthday cake in the café. Admission is half price all day. The site is open 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. (last tickets sold.) thehermitage.com