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Entering its third year, the annual Artober Nashville celebration will be better than ever! Along with daily events hosted by the many arts and cultural organizations in Nashville, signature and specialty events will be presented to inform and inspire participation in the arts throughout the city. Purchase an Artober VIP Pass to enjoy discounts at many of your favorite arts venues.

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Living in Style; Dog Daze

Presented by Living in Style Expos

September 6-September 7, 2013

The event will benefit The Tennessee Death Row Dogs, we will have a cupcake contest, talent contest with prize monies awarded at the event. A talent show, kids place with activities for kids, 2 Stages, 1 inside and 1 outside. Vendors of all types including food. On Saturday there will be a concert that many local talented bands have donated their time to perform. Bring your lawn chair and relax and enjoy the ...More

	Opening Reception for Potter and Artist Roy Overcast Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation October 3, 2013 Join us for a taste of wine and art. Each month The Shop at Belle Meade Plantation features works by a contemporary regional artist. This October ...More
	Coffee & Classics - Copland’s Billy the Kid Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 4, 2013 Take a trip to the wild, wild West with Copland’s Billy the Kid, a musical portrait of the legendary outlaw set against the backdrop of ...More
	22nd Anual Nashville AIDS Walk Presented by Nashville CARES at Riverfront Park October 5, 2013 The Nashville AIDS Walk and 5K Run is Tennessee's oldest, continuously running AIDS fundraiser. Entering into it's 22nd year, the Nashville AIDS ...More
	SunTrust Classical Series: Copland’s Billy the Kid Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 4-October 5, 2013 Take a trip to the wild, wild West with Copland’s Billy the Kid, a musical portrait of the legendary outlaw set against the backdrop of ...More
	Zoo Tots Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere August 28-October 5, 2013 Join us for a program exclusively for families with young children. ...More
	HealthSpring Senior Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 7, 2013 Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring are partnering for Senior Day on October 7. From 9:00am-4:00pm, adults age 65 and older get free admission ...More
	Keb’ Mo’s Monday Night Blues Show Presented by The Fontanel Mansion & Farm at Studio Gallery at Fontanel October 7, 2013 Fontanel is pleased to announce Keb’ Mo’s Monday Night Blues, an exciting new monthly concert series beginning April 1, 2013. After a ...More

	Don Williams Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 6-October 7, 2013 A living legend, the Gentle Giant of country music brings his laid-back baritone to the Schermerhorn for two nights of incredible songs and unforgettable memories! This Texas-born and -bred Country Music Hall of Famer will tap into his hit-studded career, which includes enduring classics like “Tulsa Time,” “I Believe in... Don Williams Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 6-October 7, 2013
	ARTable 2013 Presented by ARTable/Leadership Donelson Hermitage and Picture This Creative Framing and Gallery Hermitage at DTT Center for Dance October 12, 2013 ARTable is an annual event that brings together extraordinary artists and their admirers for an evening of food, wine and conversation. “Leadership Donelson Hermitage” and “Picture This Creative Framing & Gallery” are pleased to present “ARTable”, an annual event that brings together extraordinary... ARTable 2013 Presented by ARTable/Leadership Donelson Hermitage and Picture This Creative Framing and Gallery Hermitage at DTT Center for Dance October 12, 2013
	The Pearl Fishers Presented by Nashville Opera Association at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall October 10-October 12, 2013 From Bizet, composer of Carmen, comes another tale of heated desire, exotic locales, and ravishing music. In a fishing village in ancient Ceylon, two men re-affirm their friendship after their rivalry for the same woman has almost destroyed them both. But then, she comes back into their lives. Betrayal and desire are the rules, turning... The Pearl Fishers Presented by Nashville Opera Association at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall October 10-October 12, 2013
	Zoo Careers Series (ages 13 - 16) Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere March 16-October 12, 2013 Do you want to work at Zoo? The daily care of animals is more than just cleaning and feeding. Learn about the responsibilities and educational requirements of some zoo careers and meet employees that train and care for zoo animals. Through discussion and activities, you will find out what their jobs are really like! Registration for... Zoo Careers Series (ages 13 - 16) Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere March 16-October 12, 2013
	Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts July 12-October 13, 2013 A Nashville resident whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally, Jack Spencer alters the surfaces of his photographs with techniques suggestive of painting—rich tones and colors, softly-focused or veiled forms, slight imperfections and painterly textures. Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface is composed of approximately 70... Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts July 12-October 13, 2013
	The Magdalene Fall Fundraiser: Love's Circle Presented by Magdalene, Inc. at Ryman Auditorium October 15, 2013 The Magdalene Fall Fundraiser is our once-a-year inspirational introduction to the program which includes art and writings from the women of Magdalene/Thistle Farms, as well as music and a reflection from founder Becca Stevens. The Magdalene Fall Fundraiser: Love's Circle Presented by Magdalene, Inc. at Ryman Auditorium October 15, 2013
	Nashville Civil War Lecture Series: Dan Pomeroy presents The Unionists Presented by Metropolitan Historical Commission and Land Trust for Tennessee at Fisk University October 15, 2013 The Metropolitan Historical Commission and 16 state and local partners announce the Nashville Civil War Lecture Series and the release of a new Civil War history brochure. The lecture series will take place on the third Tuesday of the month, May through October, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, at a new location each month, offering a unique opportunity... Nashville Civil War Lecture Series: Dan Pomeroy presents The Unionists Presented by Metropolitan Historical Commission and Land Trust for Tennessee at Fisk University October 15, 2013
	Jazz Series: Chris Botti Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 18, 2013 The world’s best-selling jazz instrumentalist returns to the Schermerhorn for what promises to be a sold-out one-night-only performance! A magnetic stage presence and an incomparable musician, Botti will bring his signature blend of jazz improvisation and classic tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Concert presented... Jazz Series: Chris Botti Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 18, 2013
	Full Moon Pickin' Party Presented by Friends of Warner Parks at Warner Parks Equestrian Center October 18, 2013 Friends of Warner Parks presents the 14th annual season of Full Moon Pickin' Parties running May through October 2013. The October 18 lineup will feature The GrasStains, Off the Wagon, and Hands of Time. These laid-back, family-friendly fundraisers feature Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass music under the light of a... Full Moon Pickin' Party Presented by Friends of Warner Parks at Warner Parks Equestrian Center October 18, 2013
	Rock and Road Relay, Marathon and 5K Presented by Friends of Warner Parks October 19, 2013 Click here for Race Packet Pick Up and Registration. The Young Friends of Warner Parks and Start 2 Finish Nashville present the Annual Rock and Road Relay Marathon, Crazy Owl Full Marathon, 5K benefiting the Friends of Warner Parks on Saturday, October 19. Join the fun and... Rock and Road Relay, Marathon and 5K Presented by Friends of Warner Parks October 19, 2013
	The Beverly Hillbillies Presented by Lakewood Theatre Company at Lakewood Theatre Company October 4-October 20, 2013 Based on the television program by Paul Henning. Starting in the loveable Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbably invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. Hilbilly hilarity!!! The Beverly Hillbillies Presented by Lakewood Theatre Company at Lakewood Theatre Company October 4-October 20, 2013
	Peter Pan with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Presented by Nashville Ballet at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall October 18-October 20, 2013 Complete with a villainous Captain Hook, man-eating crocodile and meddling Tinker Bell, Peter Pan takes Wendy on a fantastical adventure to Neverland. Dance, music and on-stage flight tell the classic story in grand form of the Lost Boys who will never grow up. A youth cast of mermaids, fairies and sprites make this... Peter Pan with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Presented by Nashville Ballet at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall October 18-October 20, 2013
	Jazzmania 2013 Presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Jamison Hall, The Factory October 20, 2013 Mark your calendars for the Jazz Party of the Year, JAZZMANIA 2013, the Nashville Jazz Workshop's annual jazz party & fundraiser. Details coming soon! Jazzmania 2013 Presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Jamison Hall, The Factory October 20, 2013
	Michael Buble Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena October 23, 2013 Michael Bublé’s “To Be Loved” CD debuts at the No. 1 spot on Billboard Magazine’s Top 200 Pop Charts. Next for the Canadian superstar is a 40 city US concert tour beginning in Chicago on Sept. 7. “I’m very excited to get back on the road and perform for my fans.. It’s been awhile but... Michael Buble Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena October 23, 2013
	SunTrust Classical Series: Dueling Pianos Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 25-October 26, 2013 Sibling pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton are electrifying performers, and they’ll leave you in awe when they tackle Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos. This riotous extravaganza includes everything from circus tunes to café jazz to music inspired by Mozart, with... SunTrust Classical Series: Dueling Pianos Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 25-October 26, 2013
	The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater October 10-October 26, 2013 The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde October 12–26, 2013 Previews: October 10-11 Dazzling wordplay, comic invention, sparkling dialogue, improbable plot twists, mistaken identities, and a sprinkling of romance–The Importance of Being Earnest has it all. Ernest loves Gwendolyn.... The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater October 10-October 26, 2013
	Flea Market Presented by Tennessee State Fairgrounds at Tennessee State Fairgrounds October 25-October 27, 2013 The Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market is considered among the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Eager shoppers travel hundreds of miles, often by the bus load, to peruse the bargains and hard-to-find items offered for sale. You'll find a huge... Flea Market Presented by Tennessee State Fairgrounds at Tennessee State Fairgrounds October 25-October 27, 2013
	Ghouls at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 18-October 27, 2013 Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of spooktacular family fun! This annual Zoo fundraiser is a community favorite boasting exciting Halloween activities designed to appeal to families with children ages 12 and under. Put on your costume and creep on over for a night of ghoulish fun. Frighteningly fun activities... Ghouls at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 18-October 27, 2013
	East Nashville Farmers Market Presented by East Nashville Farmers Market at East Nashville Farmers Market May 8-October 30, 2013 The East Nashville Farmers market is open every Wednesday from May-Oct. We accept EBT/SNAP and have locally grown produce. Come meet your farmer, we are a producers-only farmers market! At each market there will be locally produced vegetables, meat, bread, cheese, milk, candles, soap, granola and baked goods. East Nashville Farmers Market Presented by East Nashville Farmers Market at East Nashville Farmers Market May 8-October 30, 2013
	"Nashville": Like a Country Song Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum April 5-October 31, 2013 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum unveils a special spotlight exhibition dedicated to ABC's hit television series "Nashville" on April 5. "Nashville": Like a Country Song, which will feature costumes, props and more from the acclaimed drama, will be located within the museum's permanent exhibition on the second... "Nashville": Like a Country Song Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum April 5-October 31, 2013
	Bank of America Pops Series: Michael McDonald Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 31-November 2, 2013 Two notes — that’s all it takes to recognize Michael McDonald’s distinctive voice. From Doobie Brothers classics like “What a Fool Believes” to solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’,” this soulful singer is responsible for some of pop music’s most unforgettable songs. Don’t miss this... Bank of America Pops Series: Michael McDonald Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 31-November 2, 2013
	Light: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art May 24-November 10, 2013 CHEEKWOOD IS THRILLED to host the second-ever North American exhibition of Light, a stunning outdoor art installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro. Using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing optic fiber, Munro's fascination with light as an artistic medium will transform Cheekwood’s... Light: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art May 24-November 10, 2013
	Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 5-November 10, 2013 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum explores superstar Carrie Underwood's critically acclaimed world tour with the exhibition Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour, which opens on June 5, 2013, and runs through November 10, 2013. The exhibition will include costumes, instruments, microphones, set pieces and more from the... Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 5-November 10, 2013
	Senior Monday Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts May 20-December 16, 2013 The Frist Center for the Visual Arts and WAMB-AM present Senior Mondays, a series of events for those who admit their “senior” status. On these days, gallery admission is $5.00 (1/2 price of regular admission) for seniors and there is a special senior parking fee of $2.00 in the Frist Center lots as long as spaces are available.... Senior Monday Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts May 20-December 16, 2013
	Lyrical Brew: a night of local poetry Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt May 31-December 27, 2013 Ciona Rouse is your host for Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt's monthly Lyrical Brew: an evening of local poetry. This event is located in our cafe and has quickly grown to become very successful and a great place for poetry lovers and those who may have never even heard a poem to come together. Come enjoy this passionate form... Lyrical Brew: a night of local poetry Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt May 31-December 27, 2013
	Vespers & All That Jazz Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center's Wightman Chapel January 6-December 29, 2013 This unique Sunday evening service in historic Wightman Chapel at Scarritt-Bennett uses live jazz music to provide a peaceful, relaxed worship experience. Vespers & All That Jazz is a non-membership community worship service for all ages. The services are informal and last approximately 45 minutes. Free and open to all. For more... Vespers & All That Jazz Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center's Wightman Chapel January 6-December 29, 2013
	Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel Presented by Southern Living magazine and Fontanel at The Fontanel Mansion & Farm June 29-December 29, 2013 Southern Living and Fontanel Properties, owner of Nashville’s famed Barbara Mandrell estate, together announce that the 2013 Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel will be open to the public beginning June 29th. The home, built in Middle Tennessee farmhouse style, will be open to the public for tours Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m.... Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel Presented by Southern Living magazine and Fontanel at The Fontanel Mansion & Farm June 29-December 29, 2013
	Tuesdays In The Chapel Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center's Wightman Chapel January 22-December 31, 2013 Weekly lunchtime spiritual services that provide a peaceful space for renewing and centering yourself during the busy week. Guest preachers from a variety of backgrounds and faiths will lead each service. Highlights of each 35-minute service include music, scripture, prayer, and preaching in the historic Wightman Chapel on... Tuesdays In The Chapel Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center's Wightman Chapel January 22-December 31, 2013
	The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum March 23, 2012-December 31, 2013 The Bakersfield Sound story begins during the Great Depression, when Bakersfield's cotton farms and oil fields attracted a mass migration of Dust Bowl refugees from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Born in Texas in 1929, Buck Owens moved with his sharecropping parents to Arizona before heading to Bakersfield in 1951. Merle... The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum March 23, 2012-December 31, 2013
	30 Americans Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014 30 Americans showcases works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades. This provocative exhibition focuses on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity in contemporary culture while exploring the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. Drawn from the extensive... 30 Americans Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014
	Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014 Ana Maria Tavares finds inspiration in the architecture of the modern city, particularly the stylistic grammar of Oscar Niemeyer and other utopian modernist Brazilian architects who have transformed urban Brazil in the post World War II years. She employs materials such as steel, glass, and mirrors, often alluding to building interiors and... Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014
	Lee Greenwood: American Patriot Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 10, 2013-April 25, 2014 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum unveils a special spotlight exhibit dedicated to singer Lee Greenwood on May 10. Lee Greenwood: American Patriot, which will be located within the museum's permanent exhibit on the third floor, will incorporate costumes and other artifacts spanning Greenwood's 50 years of musical activity. The... Lee Greenwood: American Patriot Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 10, 2013-April 25, 2014
	Reba: All the Women I Am Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 9, 2013-June 8, 2014 Powerful, emotive recording artist. Dynamic, charismatic live performer. Acclaimed Broadway star. Successful film and television actress. With an unparalleled resumé that spans more than four decades and several entertainment genres, Reba is country music's ultimate Renaissance woman. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum... Reba: All the Women I Am Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 9, 2013-June 8, 2014
	Inveterate Composition for Clare Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts March 18, 2013-August 1, 2014 To be installed in March at the Demonbreun Street entrance to the Frist Center, Inveterate Composition for Clare (2011), by Brooklyn-based artist Rachel Owens, is composed of dismantled sections of two replica military Humvee shells, which have been reconstructed and welded together in a monumental, quasi-cubist form. The central iconography of... Inveterate Composition for Clare Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts March 18, 2013-August 1, 2014
	The First Tennesseans Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee through four evolving periods, beginning about 15,000 years ago, peaking between 800 and 1650 A.D. with the Mississippian people, and ending with the ascendancy of such modern tribes as the Cherokee and Chickasaw. Artifacts from the Paleolithic, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods are... The First Tennesseans Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	KidZone Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch January 21, 2010 - Ongoing Cool crafts, great games, special guests and more, all designed just for elementary school-age kids! There’s something different every week, so don’t miss it! KidZone Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch January 21, 2010 - Ongoing
	Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2009 - Ongoing Originally the home of Jackson's protege, Andrew Jackson Donelson, Tulip Grove's private ownership was longer and more varied than the Hermitage mansion. Join a Hermitage interpreter for a tour of one of Tennessee's finest Greek Revival mansions and learn about cotton, cattle, and the Civil War. Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2009 - Ongoing
	The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson February 26, 2009 - Ongoing The Hermitage's new orientation film Andrew Jackson, narrated by Martin Sheen, is now playing on new state-of-the-art equipment in the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center theater. The film is one of the final components to a multi-year plan to enhance the guest experience throughout the site. In addition to the film, other enhancements include audio... The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson February 26, 2009 - Ongoing
	Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Everyone recognized here is an equal. The members' plaques are placed randomly around the room - except for the newest members of the Hall of Fame,... Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Sing Me Back Home is the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s permanent exhibit, an exciting, multi-layered journey through the life of country music. Through artifacts, photographs, original recordings, archival video, newly produced films, touchscreen interactive media and beautifully rendered text panels, Sing Me... Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Age of Jackson Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Between 1815 and 1850, Tennessee embodied the spirit of American expansion and politics, with President Andrew Jackson being the central character in the state's development. Displays on Jackson, David Crockett, Sam Houston, and President James K. Polk are included in this section of the museum. The Age of Jackson Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Civil War and Reconstruction Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing By 1860 the issue of slavery had become a tinderbox; a moral, social and economic issue which slowly divided the northern and southern states. Tennessee found itself divided when the General Assembly voted to secede. Many people in East Tennessee supported the Union and even fought in the Union Army. Tennessee was the primary battlefield of... The Civil War and Reconstruction Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The New South Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Between 1870 and the 1920's, Tennessee experienced great changes fueled by the post-Civil War industrial revolution. Exhibits on women's suffrage, Prohibition, and the Tennessee Centennial Exposition illustrate the state's involvement in social issues of the times. The New South Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Frontier Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Spanish conquistadors were the first Europeans to reach Tennessee, followed by the French and English explorers, and then by the first white settlers. Armor and weapons from the Europeans and Daniel Boone's musket highlight this era. A frontier cabin, 200-year-old dugout canoe, a grist mill, and a Conestoga wagon all give testimony to life... The Frontier Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Haunted Tavern Tours Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours April 2, 2008 - Ongoing From the people who brought you the critically acclaimed original Nashville Ghost Tours comes their newest creation, Haunted Tavern Tours. This unique haunted tavern tour will get you up close with the "spirits" of Nashville. In the tradition of English Pub Crawls, your tour guide will lead to... Haunted Tavern Tours Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours April 2, 2008 - Ongoing
	Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville. Learn about the historical, haunted heritage of Music City from professional story tellers and tour guides during the comfortably paced 90 minute walking ghost tour. Your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Nashville's... Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours January 1, 2011 - Ongoing
	Antebellum Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing The Antebellum period of 1840 to 1860 was a time of prosperity and cultural development for many Tennesseans. (Antebellum is from the Latin words ante, before, and bellum, war. It is used to signify the period before the Civil War.) Cities and towns became trade centers, as railroads and steamboats drew people closer together. The... Antebellum Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2007 - Ongoing The Hermitage story is not just about Andrew Jackson and his family. In fact, the Jackson family story cannot be told without the stories of the 150 enslaved Africans who lived and worked at The Hermitage. Whether house slave, skilled craftsmen, or field hand, each and every one made an important contribution to The Hermitage. From 1804 to... Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Original Nash Trash Tour Presented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours August 9, 2011 - Ongoing The Original NashTrash Tour is a one-of-a-kind country musical-comedy extravaganza. Hop on the Big Pink Bus and Sheri Lynn & Brenda Kay (the Jugg Sisters) will dish the dirt on your favorite polyester, double-knit, sequined country music legends. And there's as much going on inside the bus as outside it...you'll laugh 'til yer face... The Original Nash Trash Tour Presented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours August 9, 2011 - Ongoing
	Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing Stories, songs, fingerplays and socialization through play. For ages 12 to 24 months. Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing

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Full Moon Pickin' Party

Rock and Road Relay, Marathon and 5K

The Beverly Hillbillies

Peter Pan with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra

Jazzmania 2013

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Ghouls at Grassmere

East Nashville Farmers Market

"Nashville": Like a Country Song

Bank of America Pops Series: Michael McDonald

Light: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood

Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition

Senior Monday

Lyrical Brew: a night of local poetry

Vespers & All That Jazz

Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel

Tuesdays In The Chapel

The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country

30 Americans

Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias

Lee Greenwood: American Patriot

Reba: All the Women I Am

Inveterate Composition for Clare

The First Tennesseans

KidZone

Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour

The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson

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Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music

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