Wish You Were Here: Cultural Tourism and The Parthenon
Presented by Metro Parks and Recreation at The Parthenon
Nashville’s Parthenon, one of the city’s most beloved buildings, is a must-see for visitors to the city, just as the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is first on the list for travelers there. Ever since the dawn of photography in the nineteenth century, amateurs and professionals alike have turned their lenses on these two sites to capture their beauty and grandeur.
A new exhibition at the Parthenon will focus on the link between travel and photography through two important holdings in the museum’s collection: a rare 1870 album of photographs of the ancient Acropolis by William J. Stillman, titled The Acropolis of Athens, Illustrated Picturesquely and Architecturally in Photography, and the museum’s collection of over 200 postcards of Nashville’s Parthenon and its setting of Centennial Park, both of which rely on photography and subsequent innovations.
The exhibition explores these themes, as well as considering the individual objects on view, delving into their fascinating histories and examining what they reveal to us today.
The Parthenon’s copy of The Acropolis of Athens was rediscovered by a curator in the Parthenon’s storage room several years ago. A generous donation by art patrons Hope and Howard Stringer allowed museum staff to take the book to a conservator, whose work stabilized the volume so that it could be displayed. The book is one of only a dozen extant copies in public collections.
The postcards, which span over one hundred years of the Parthenon and Centennial Park’s history, were given to the museum by local collector and historian Ridley Wills II. They reveal the numerous changes that have taken place in the Park since it opened to the public in the early 1900s. The exhibition, therefore, is a timely one, as new changes will come with the implementation of the Centennial Park Master Plan.
IMAGE CAPTIONS
William James Stillman, Western façade of the Parthenon, 1869. From The Acropolis of Athens (1870), Plate 9. Carbon print. Collection of the Parthenon, 00.1.2.
The Parthenon in Centennial Park by Night, 1913 or earlier. Gift of Ridley Wills II, 2008.2.37.
01/28/12 - 05/29/12
$6 for adults; $4 for seniors 62 and over; and $4 for children 4-17
- http://www.conservancyonline.com/pages/programs.htm
The Parthenon - 2600 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203
Town and Country Tour of Homes
Presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson at Historic Downtown Franklin
The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County will host its 37th annual Town & Country Tour of Homes! Eight historic homes will be on tour, with seven located in Historic Downtown Franklin.
Click here for a map and street addresses of the homes on tour.
06/02/12 - 06/03/12
$TBA/Ticket
NOTE: Tickets may be purchased at any of the homes on the days of the tour.
- http://www.historicfranklin.com/events
Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37027
Carnton Summer Concert Series
Presented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:00pm and the music lasts from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. This month we’ll be paying tribute to the music of the 1960’s. Check back soon for more information!
06/24/12
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- http://www.carnton.org/events.htm
Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064
Carnton Summer Concert Series
Presented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:00pm and the music lasts from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. This month we’ll be paying tribute to the music of the 1970’s. Check back soon for more information!
07/29/12
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- http://www.carnton.org/events.htm
Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064
Carnton Summer Concert Series
Presented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:00pm and the music lasts from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. This month we’ll be paying tribute to the music of the 1980’s. Check back soon for more information!
08/26/12
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- http://www.carnton.org/events.htm
Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064
15th Annual Harvest Days
Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Step back to the days of yore, and help the Zoo celebrate its favorite "past" time, Harvest Days. Taking place on the lawn around the Zoo’s Historic Home and Farm, Harvest Days is a celebration of life at harvest time in the 1800s. Crafts people and artisans will be demonstrating 19th century trades, such as yarn spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, pottery, woodcarving and more.
There will be a Civil War display, storytelling and several musical groups performing throughout the weekend. Make your own fresh apple cider at our mill. Plant a seed to take home and grow. Card some sheep's wool. Create a block for the 2008 Crazy Quilt. There will be numerous educational and fun activities for the whole family!
Tours of the Croft House, which was built in 1810, will be conducted by costumed interpreters, and garden tours and demonstrations will be led by the Davidson County Master Gardeners. Join us for this fun and educational event, and see what life was like at Grassmere before elephants roamed the backyard!
09/22/12 - 09/23/12
Included with zoo admission. There will be a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Members park free.
Regular Zoo Admission
$15/Adults and Teens
$13/Seniors ages 65 and over
$10/Children ages 3-12
Free/Children under 3 and Zoo members
- http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, 37211
Japan 1945: Images by Joe O'Donnell
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at War Memorial Plaza and Tennessee Capitol
An exhibition of images taken by the late Nashville photographer Joe O’Donnell in 1945 post-war Japan opens October 6 at the State Museum’s Military Branch. The exhibit, entitled Japan 1945: Images by U.S. Marine Photographer Joe O'Donnell,
will showcase 24 of the most compelling images O’Donnell took while serving in the U.S. Marines Corps in Japan. O’Donnell enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corps in 1943 at the age of 20 and was assigned as a photographer with the 5th Division. In 1945, he was given the order to document the aftermath of U.S. bombing raids on the Japanese cities struck by atomic bombs, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. During the seven months he spent on assignment, he also photographed cities such as Sasebo, one of the more than 60 Japanese cities that had been firebombed.
Japan 1945: Images by U.S. Marine Photographer Joe O'Donnell will be on view at the Military Branch Museum through September 2012. This museum, located in the War Memorial building on plaza across the street from the main museum, is closed on Sundays and Mondays. For information, visit the State Museum’s website at www.tnmuseum.org.
10/06/11 - 09/30/12
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org/custpage.cfm/frm/45806/sec_id/45806
War Memorial Plaza and Tennessee Capitol - Charlotte Avenue at 7th Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37203
Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community
Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage
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 1865, slaves were born, purchased, lived, sold, and died on The Hermitage, but little is known about their story. Only recently through scant documents, archaeology, and oral tradition has an image of the Hermitage slave community begun to emerge. The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson is proud to present Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community. Funds provided by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority helped make this exhibit possible. Only a small number of photographs of Hermitage slaves are known to exist. This temporary exhibit gives voice to the Hermitage Slave Community by combining images of the slaves weathered and worn hands and faces with personal information about them. These stories and images reflect the struggle and contributions of individuals and families who supported the Hermitage plantation and the Jackson family. Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community runs indefinitely. Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community is included with regular admission to The Hermitage.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
$17/Adult, $14/Seniors, $11/Students 13-18, $7/Children 6-12, Free/Under 5
- http://thehermitage.com
The Hermitage - 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN, 37076
The First Tennesseans
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum
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 on exhibit. The museum even has a display of bones from a mastodon that roamed Tennessee 10,000 years ago.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org
Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243
The Frontier
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum
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 on the frontier. Handmade furniture, a woodworking shop, and a working printing press show the skill of early Tennessee craftspeople.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org
Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243
The Age of Jackson
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum
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.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org
Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243
Antebellum
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum
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 increasing prosperity manifested itself in several ways. Artists, whether trained or self-taught, found a ready market for their skills as the rising middle and upper classes sought to have their portraits painted. Silversmiths, gunsmiths, tailors, and other craftsmen established themselves in cities and towns. Exhibits of Tennessee-made silver, firearms, and quilts attest to that prosperity. Another display on African American life points out that one-fourth of Tennessee's population were blacks who not only did not share in the state's prosperity but also lived as slaves unable to control their own lives.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org
Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum
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 in the west, with more than 400 battles and skirmishes within its borders. Each of the major battles in Tennessee is highlighted with artifacts from the battlefield. The Tennessee State Museum's holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the best in the nation.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org
Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243
The New South
Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum
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.
07/01/07 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.tnmuseum.org
Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243
Haunted Tavern Tours
Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours
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 a few of Nashville's most haunted bars and taverns. At each location, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a beverage, sit back, and relax while you hear "intoxicating " tales of the pub's haunted history. The tour will spend approximately 30 minutes in each establishment to familiarize yourself with your tour group, your guide, and of course, the "spirits." Drinks are not required to have a lively experience on this haunted pub crawl. Be prepared for an entertaining night that you will never forget!
Helpful Information: Haunted Tavern Tours is designed for adults ages 21 and up. A valid photo ID is required. Drinks and Gratuity is not included. Participants will receive special "ghost tour" drink discounts. Private Haunted & non- haunted Pub Crawls available.
04/02/08 - Ongoing
$15/ticket
- http://www.hauntedtaverntours.com/
Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour
Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours
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 most recognizable landmarks such as Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capitol, and Printer's Alley. During the 1/2 mile stroll discover a city that is rich in history and rich in spirits. Meet outside at the corner of 6th Avenue North and Union St. in downtown Nashville, directly across from the Hermitage Hotel. Reservations are required. Bring a camera, you never know what you will get on film. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. In case of rain, please call the office to check tour schedule. Group rates and private tours available
Important Information: The tour is open March-November. For winter hours (December-February), please call to schedule a tour. Also the tour is CLOSED on TUESDAYS.
01/01/11 - Ongoing
$15/Adult, $8/Children ages 7-11, Free/Children ages 6 and under
- http://www.nashvilleghosttours.com/
The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson
Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage
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 tours, informational signage, touch screen digital signage, on-site brochure, and an interactive website (coming soon!) This project was funded partly by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
02/26/09 - Ongoing
$17/Adult, $14/Seniors, $11/Students 13-18, $7/Children 6-12, Free/Under 5
- http://thehermitage.com
The Hermitage - 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN, 37076
Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour
Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage
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.
07/01/09 - Ongoing
$5/Ticket
- http://thehermitage.com/
The Hermitage - 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN, 37076
George Dickel Distillery Tour
Presented by George Dickel Distillery at George Dickel Distillery
You won’t find Cascade Hollow on most maps. Nestled on the Highland Rim of the Cumberland Plateau, you will find us about halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga. The ancient limestone shelf of this plateau provides water than runs fresh and clear from the nearby Cascade Springs, and it made the perfect spot to build a distillery.
Come tour the distillery and discover George Dickel’s award winning whisky and its time honored traditions. The Visitor’s Center is filled with antiques, photos and special memories, and the George Dickel General Store is a wonderful place to visit and drop a line to family or friends at our very own U.S. Post Office – the only working post office at any distillery in the United States. If you prefer, you can rock on our porch and enjoy the abundant nature that picturesque Cascade Hollow has to offer.
10/01/09 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.dickel.com/
George Dickel Distillery - 1950 Cascade Hollow Road, Tullahoma, TN, 37388
Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour
Presented by Jack Daniel Distillery at Jack Daniel's Distillery
Our tour is mostly out-of-doors and involves quite a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Tours last about an hour and fifteen minutes and start every fifteen minutes or so. Visitors are asked not to take backpacks, camera bags, tote bags, shopping bags or other large bags on the tour.
Due to Tennessee law, the White Rabbit Bottle Shop is closed on Sundays. It is also closed on the days the Distillery is closed to visitors, as well as on certain holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day. However, we are allowed to do business on Election Day. So plan your visit accordingly should you desire to purchase Jack Daniel's commemorative decanters from the White Rabbit Bottle Shop.
10/01/09 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.jackdaniels.com/
Jack Daniel's Distillery - 182 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg, TN, 37352
Fontanel Mansion Tours
Presented by The Fontanel Mansion & Farm at The Fontanel Mansion & Farm
Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, Fontanel Mansion boasts three stories, more than 18 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 2 kitchens, an indoor pool, and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres. An exclusive spot for the stars, the home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT's top-rated "Gone Country" show and more. Nashville's only Country Music mansion tour, Fontanel Mansion will give visitors a hands-on immersion into the lives of Country Music greats Barbara Mandrell, Alabama, Gretchen Wilson, and more.
Here at Fontanel, you get to do more than just look, you are welcome to touch, see feel and live in this magnificent home. Grab a guitar and snap a photo. Have a seat in the sofas. Stay a while and relax in the pool atrium. You'll learn about the process of building a 27,000 square foot log home, mere minutes from downtown Nashville, yet lifetimes away from the average home. You'll learn about the land and how the Mandrell family started a legacy of sustainability that survives today. When ready, the shuttles will carry you back to the Farm, where you can spend the rest of your day hiking the free trails, dining in the Farm House Restaurant or browsing through the gifts and local arts and crafts in the Fontanel gift shop.
06/07/10 - Ongoing
$21/Adults
$19/Educators & Military
$18/Seniors ages 65+
$11/Youth ages 6-15
Free/Children under 6
- http://www.fontanelmansion.com/
The Fontanel Mansion & Farm - 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN, 37189
Indian Artifacts
Presented by Sumner County Museum at Sumner County Museum
A majority of these Indian artifacts have been found in Sumner County. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Shawnee and the Iroquois tribes used this area in Middle Tennessee as a neutral hunting ground. The Shawnee were allow to hunt in here "only until the dogwoods begin to bloom." These Indian tribes were mobile and they did not live in tepees as the Indians of the west. They lived in temporary huts made of cane stalks stuck deep in the ground and "daubed" with a mixture of mud and long grasses. They followed the game that was abundant in this area and also were planters of crops. They were not great pottery makers, but they were beginning to make and use pottery as you can see some of the items that have been found during excavations. Many pieces are still covered with visible soot from the fire where they were baked in the fire pits.
08/27/10 - Ongoing
Self-Guided Tours:
$3/Adults; $1/Children 6-12; Free/Children under 6
Schedule Guided Tours:
$3/Adults: $2/Children
Note: Guided tours MUST be scheduled in advance in order to have the Tour Guide available and arrangements made prior to the tour.
- http://www.sumnercountymuseum.org/ContentPage.aspx?WebPageId=16861&GroupId=3932
Sumner County Museum - 183 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN, 37066
Ghost and Haunt Tours
Presented by Ghost and Haunt Tours at Sheraton Nashville Downtown
Come join us on the original walking ghost tour of downtown Nashville. Take the original full season ghost tour and visit the most haunted and paranormal filled locations in all of Nashville. Nothing hokey - NO costumes, lanterns or people jumping out to scare you.
Find out why security guards at the State Capitol keep quitting on the night shift. Hear what happens at Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, when the lights go out, and just what keeps coming back. Visit the site of a ghastly murder and experience why guests often swear they can feel a presence there. Come see sites you won't get on any other tour. Tour sizes are limited to guarantee your enjoyment, so make your reservations today. The tour is approximately 90 minutes in length.
Important Information: Cancellations accepted up to four hours before tour. Cancellations after the four hour limit or no shows are a full charge to the card. No refunds once tour begins or after cancellation period. Rain checks only. PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A TOUR DUE TO WEATHER, LACK OF PARTICIPATION OR SPECIAL EVENTS IN AREA.
04/03/08 - Ongoing
$18/Adult; $10/Children ages 8-14; Free Admission/Children ages 7 and under
- http://nashville.hauntedghosttours.com/
Sheraton Nashville Downtown - 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219
Granville Museum Tours
Presented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Granville Museum
The Granville Museum tells the story of the riverboat town of Granville, Tennessee. The museum contains a great pictorial display of every aspect of the history of Granville. Many historical items from homes, businesses, schools and the community are on display.
The museum features a military, school and music room and a room with furnishings depicting a home in the early 1900's.
Visitors will also enjoy a ten minute DVD on the history of Granville. The museum also has a genealogy collection with many family records as well as cemetery documents of the Granville area.
We are a Blue Star Museum and have opened our doors to active duty military and their families through Labor Day, year round.
Bluegrass Music EVERY Saturday night at the Sutton General Store!
01/01/11 - Ongoing
Free Admission
- http://www.granvillemuseum.com/index.htm
Granville Museum - 175 Clover St., Granville, TN, 38564
Historic RCA Studio B Tours
Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Historic RCA Studio B is one of the world's most important and successful recording studios. More than 35,000 songs were brought to life by the Studio B magic, including more than 1,000 American hits, 40 million-selling singles, and over 200 Elvis Presley recordings (by far more than any other studio). Step into the house of the hitmakers and discover the legend of this Music Row landmark.
Come enjoy a personally guided tour through this world-famous studio located on renowned Music Row. Studio tours depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and are sold only in conjunction with museum admission between 10:30am - 2:30pm.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$12.99/adult, $10.99/youth ages 6-17, and are available only in conjunction with museum admission.
- http://countrymusichalloffame.org/studiob/
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203
Ryman Auditorium Tours
Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium
Take the Self-Guided Tour where you'll discover the divine inspiration behind the building's construction as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in the 1880s in our welcome video.
Take a guided Backstage Tour through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman's rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. These same dressing rooms are used by all the biggest stars performing today from Brad Paisley to Bruce Springsteen. Look out on the famous "Ryman Alley" where the stars cross over to the honky tonks and the Everly Brothers were discovered by Mr. Guitar, Chet Atkins. Finally, stand in the wings where performers as varied as Katharine Hepburn, Elvis Presley and James Brown stood awaiting their time in the spotlights.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
Self-Guided Tour: $13.00/adult, $6.50/children 4-11.
Backstage Tour: $17.00/adult, $10.50/children 4-11.
- http://www.ryman.com/tours/
Ryman Auditorium - 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219
Culinary Tours at Belle Meade Plantation
Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation
Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner at Belle Meade Plantation is unparalleled. From a bountiful Plantation Brunch, to Fried Chicken, Pork Loin, or London Broil Steak, your groups will thoroughly enjoy the fine Southern cuisine we have selected for you. So sit back, read on, and enjoy this tempting tour of tasty tantalizations!
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$40.00 per guestwith a 20 count minimum
- http://www.bellemeadeplantation.com/index.php/Culinary-Tours/Culinary-Tours/
Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, 37205
Lemonade and Lace Tour at Belle Meade Plantation
Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation
Nothing is as Southern as Homemade Lemonade on a warm summer day! After your guided tour of the Mansion, you can grab a seat out back, surrounded by gorgeous Magnolia Trees, and enjoy this traditional Southern drink with a variety of Homemade Mini Desserts.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$17.00 per guest (includes the tour) with a 20 count minimum.
- http://www.bellemeadeplantation.com/index.php/Specialty-Tours/Lemonade-and-Lace-Tour.html
Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, 37205
Holiday Wassail Tour at Belle Meade Plantation
Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation
Wassail is a drink that dates back many centuries. It was often associated with a blessing of the harvest. After your guided tour of the Mansion, the warm spiced fragrance of our Homemade Wassail will fill the air. Pineapple, orange, clove, and cinnamon are all a part of our very own mouth-watering Christmas recipe.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$18.00 per guest (includes the tour) with a 20 count minimum
- http://www.bellemeadeplantation.com/index.php/Specialty-Tours/Holiday-Wassail-Tour.html
Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, 37205
Franklin On Foot Classic Franklin Tour
Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot
Our Classic Franklin tour is a daytime walking tour that provides an enlightening look at the town's past. Our most popular daytime tour provides an overview of Franklin's history, including stories about Franklin's founding, the War years and occupation, up to the present time.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$15/adult; $5/child ages 6-13
- http://www.franklinonfoot.com/classic_franklin.htm
Franklin on Foot - 114 E. Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064
Franklin on Foot Civil War Tour
Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot
Commemorate the Civil War Sesquicentennial on our Civil War tour. This two-hour tour explores Franklin's Civil War experience though the eyes of civilians as well as soldiers.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$15 adults ages 14+, $5 for children, call ahead for reservation
- http://www.franklinonfoot.com/CivilWartour.htm
Franklin on Foot - 114 E. Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064
Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour
Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot
The Widow of the South, written by long-time Franklin resident and Historic Carnton Plantation Association board member Robert Hicks, centers on the life of Carrie McGavock, the mistress of Carnton before, during and after the Civil War. After the hardcover release in September, 2005, the book rose to #5 and spent eight weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list in the fall of 2005.
To learn about the people and places in The Widow of the South, we offer, in conjunction with the Battle of Franklin Trust, a value ticket at a cost of $35 (you save $20). You will receive a ticket for a 90-minute walking tour of downtown Franklin and hour-long guided house tours of Carnton Plantation, the Carter House and the Lotz House.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$35
- http://www.franklinonfoot.com/widow_of_the_south_tour.htm
Franklin on Foot - 114 E. Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064
Franklin on Foot Haunted Franklin Tour
Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot
Lives cut short.... Sudden, violent death.... Unfinished business. All reasons spirits remain behind. But sometimes it's something entirely different: folks get so attached to their homes that they just can't bear to leave...even after they die.
Franklin seems to be full of both kinds. We've got departed socialites, spies, businessmen, Confederate soldiers, and at least one dog, all roaming downtown, and we spend an interesting hour and a half with them on this tour. One is helpful, several appear lonely, and one seems to be afraid of the dark.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $5 under 13
- http://www.franklinonfoot.com/ghost.htm
Franklin on Foot - 114 E. Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064
Franklin on Foot "I Spy Downtown Franklin" Tour
Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot
I Spy Downtown Franklin can best be described as a scavenger hunt for the eyes. Children count objects and find dates, make a brass rubbing, look for architectural details on buildings around the Square and down Main Street, and have fun! It's an active, hands-on, self-guided program that takes about an hour.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$7.50
- http://www.franklinonfoot.com/tours.htm
Franklin on Foot - 114 E. Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064
The Original Nash Trash Tour
Presented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours
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 hurts!
This 90-minute tour travels through downtown Nashville. You'll ride past major country music institutions like the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame, then cruise along legendary Music Row before returning to the Market.
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$32 for anyone age 13-54, and $30 for anyone age 55 and over
- http://www.nashtrash.com/originaltour.html
Nash Trash Tours - 900 Eighth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37208
The Nash Trash Murder Mystery Tour
Presented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours
NashTrash Inc is proud to present our new series, The NashTrash Murder Mystery Dinner Tour! Climb aboard the Big Pink Bus for a rollicking adventure featuring a brand-new original show, "A Grand Ole Murder."
Join an all-new outrageous cast of characters as they try to find out who committed a dastardly murder that happened backstage in the hallowed halls of the Grand Ole Opry.
Spend an evening with Little Dickie Wiggins, Travis Brooks and Wanda Mae as they sing some of their greatest country hits like, "I Liked You Better Before I knew You So Well" and "Git Yer Tongue Outta My Mouth While I'm Kissin' You Goodbye!"
We've rounded up a cast of should-be country stars, and they'll have you rolling in the Big Pink Bus aisle. Help 'em solve the crime, or even join in the fun by being a part of the cast. It's murder, mayhem, music and mystery, NashTrash style!
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$47.50/person, must be at least 10 years old.
- http://www.nashtrash.com/murdermysterymain.html
Nash Trash Tours - 900 Eighth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37208
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour- Pick Up at Nashville Palace
Presented by The Redneck Comedy Tour at Nashville Palace
Ever wonder what country stars do when not on the radio or in jail? Where are the free redneck hangouts? Is Music Row really haunted? What is a Goo Goo Pie and a Moon Pie? Where do they come from? All this and more revealed in a 2-hour fun filled tour of Nashville's most famous and historic sites!
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$32/adult, $29/senior, $20/child under 12
- http://www.theredneckcomedytour.com/index1.html
Nashville Palace - 2611 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour- Pick Up at Whiskey Bent Saloon
Presented by The Redneck Comedy Tour at Whiskey Bent Saloon
Ever wonder what country stars do when not on the radio or in jail? Where are the free redneck hangouts? Is Music Row really haunted? What is a Goo Goo Pie and a Moon Pie? Where do they come from? All this and more revealed in a 2-hour fun filled tour of Nashville's most famous and historic sites!
08/09/11 - Ongoing
$32/adult, $29/senior, $20/child 12 and under
- http://www.theredneckcomedytour.com/index1.html
Whiskey Bent Saloon - 306 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37201