March 7 - 11, 2011 • Nashville, TN, USA - Society for Information ...
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Music City<br />
<strong>Nashville</strong> TeNNessee<br />
<strong>Nashville</strong> is a place where the past and the future peacefully coexist and build,<br />
one on the other, to create a destination that appeals to the interests of every visitor.<br />
Many movies have been made about <strong>Nashville</strong>. Enough books about Music City<br />
have been written to fill a bookcase. And, of course, scores of songs are dedicated to the city of<br />
music. But, while music is the lifeblood of <strong>Nashville</strong>, visitors will also find here a city of culture and<br />
history, of haute cuisine, of pro sports, outstanding academics, natural beauty and pure Southern<br />
charm. This city is alive. You can feel its pulse when you walk down its sidewalks. And, <strong>for</strong>tunately,<br />
you can also hear it almost anywhere you go.<br />
The Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest consecutively running radio program, was launched in<br />
1925 and made <strong>Nashville</strong> a household name. The 1950s launched <strong>Nashville</strong> as a serious contender<br />
<strong>for</strong> recording studios and record labels. Music Mile, a symbolic stretch of roadway connecting<br />
the $120 million Symphony Center with the music district of Music Row, the vibrant new<br />
entertainment venues on Demonbruen Street, the Frist Center <strong>for</strong> the Visual Arts, the Country<br />
Music Hall of Fame, the Music City Walk of Fame and Museum and the <strong>Nashville</strong> Arena.<br />
<strong>Nashville</strong> also has a vast array of attractions unique to the city. Discover the Parthenon, the world’s<br />
only full-scale replica of the ancient Greek temple. Inside the temple see the<br />
42-foot-tall gilded Athena. The venerable Ryman Auditorium has been a<br />
treasured landmark <strong>for</strong> over 100 years. Comedians, musicians and actors<br />
have all per<strong>for</strong>med upon the famous stage.<br />
<strong>Nashville</strong>'s diverse shopping scene is the perfect fit <strong>for</strong> any style or price range.<br />
It's easy to while away an afternoon (or two or three) indulging in a Music City<br />
shopping spree. From Southern fare to haute cuisine with quite literally everything<br />
in between, <strong>Nashville</strong>'s menu of dining options will suit any taste.<br />
Whether it's a family-friendly meal, dinner and a show or a romantic repast,<br />
the city's restaurants serve every dish with a side of Southern hospitality.<br />
Spring is a delightful time in Middle Tennessee as the rolling hills are a lush,<br />
vibrant green. Days are warm while evenings can be chilly. <strong>Nashville</strong> is a true<br />
family destination any time of the year. The <strong>Nashville</strong> Zoo at Grassmere continues<br />
to add new animal habitats and expand its property. The Adventure<br />
Science Center is a museum geared toward educating toddlers to pre-teens.<br />
Connected to the Center is the Sudekum Planetarium. At the Frist Center <strong>for</strong> the Visual Arts, a special<br />
interactive gallery called ArtQuest allows guests to create art after they experience it in the galleries.<br />
Also known as the “Athens of the South” <strong>for</strong> its dedication to higher learning and education. In<br />
the mid 1800s, many colleges were founded here including Fisk University, one of the nation’s first<br />
colleges <strong>for</strong> freed African Americans. Vanderbilt University, affectionately nicknamed the “Harvard<br />
of the South,” was founded after the Civil War with the financial backing of Commodore Cornelius<br />
Vanderbilt. Today, more than 17 colleges and universities call Middle Tennessee home.<br />
Bring the family and extend your stay <strong>for</strong> a great vacation. Consider just a few reasons why Music<br />
City is a wonderful destination <strong>for</strong> SITE 20<strong>11</strong>!<br />
© <strong>Nashville</strong> Convention & Visitors Bureau, adapted <strong>for</strong> use in this Call.<br />
This Page: Country Music Hall of Fame, ©<strong>Nashville</strong> CVB/Barry M. Winiker; Grand Ole Opry Stage, ©<strong>Nashville</strong> CVB/Randy Piland; The<br />
Parthenon & Gilded Athena ©<strong>Nashville</strong> CVB/Gary Laydar; Belle Meade Plantation ©<strong>Nashville</strong> CVB/Barry M. Winiker<br />
Photo Cover: General Jackson Showboat, ©<strong>Nashville</strong> CVB/Heavenly Perpectives. Page 3:©Stockphoto.com/©David Sucsy<br />
For further <strong>Nashville</strong>, Tennessee in<strong>for</strong>mation see: www.visitmusiccity.com