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Name	Organization	Dates	Location
15th Annual Harvest Days 15th Annual Harvest Days Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 22-September 23, 2012 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...	Nashville Zoo at Grassmere	09/22/12 - 09/23/12	Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville
35th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival 35th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival Presented by Uncle Dave Macon Days at Cannonsburgh Village July 13-July 15, 2012 This old-time music and dance festival is one of the very few old-time festivals in the country, featuring the National Championships in Old-Time Banjo, Old-Time Buck Dancing and Old-Time Clogging. You will enjoy juried arts and crafts, specialty foods and impromptu jam sessions throughout the village on Friday and Saturday. The Motorless Parade takes place on Saturday morning. The prestigious Heritage Award is presented on...	Uncle Dave Macon Days	07/13/12 - 07/15/12	Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro
All Ages Nature Cruise All Ages Nature Cruise Presented by Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. at Riverbluff Park May 16-September 30, 2012 90 minutes of fun cruising on the Cumberland River plus a cozy creek. Board the 22-passenger Blue Heron and watch the wildlife. Possible sightings of American Bald Eagles and definite sightings of 4' tall Great Blue Herons. The perfect introduction to boating with lots of scenery and a little narration. Easy way to entertain visiting family and friends. Price includes free bottled water; restroom onboard. Birdwatchers and cameras welcome. Cruise times subject to demand. RESERVATIONS...	Blue Heron Cruises, Inc.	05/16/12 - 09/30/12	Riverbluff Park, Ashland City
Antebellum 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 increasing prosperity manifested itself in several ways. Artists, whether trained or self-taught, found a ready market for their skills as the rising middle...	Tennessee State Museum	07/01/07 - Ongoing	Tennessee State Museum, Nashville
Artober 2012 Artober 2012 Presented by Metro Arts October 1-October 31, 2012 In recognition of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Metro Nashville Arts...	Metro Arts	10/01/12 - 10/31/12
Autograph Signing: Kellie Pickler Autograph Signing: Kellie Pickler Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 9, 2012 Kellie Pickler will sign her CD, 100 Proof, purchased from the Museum Store, on Saturday, June 9 at 12:30pm. Live from the Museum Store is presented by CMT. You may purchase the CD, with accompanying signing pass, beginning on June 1, 2012 at 9:30am in the Museum Store. Autograph Pass Tips and Guidelines -Kellie Pickler's CD, 100 Proof, purchased from the Museum Store, is required for signing admittance. She will not sign personal items.	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum	06/09/12	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
Autograph Signing: Lee Greenwood Autograph Signing: Lee Greenwood Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 7, 2012 Lee Greenwood will sign his book, Does God Still Bless the USA?: A Plea for a Better America on Thursday, June 7 at 3:00pm. The book includes the 30-day devotional, Prayers of a Patriot, and 2 free song downloads, Show Me the Way and God Bless the USA. A Presidential Appointee to the National Endowment of the Arts, Greenwood's personal insight into America's challenges is shared in the publication along with a call for citizens to evaluate the country's future...	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum	06/07/12	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
Battle of Nashville Tour Battle of Nashville Tour Presented by Tennessee Preservation Trust at Fort Negley June 2, 2012 The Battle of Nashville was fought on December 15 and 16, 1864. Now, almost 150 years later, landscape features associated with the battle have been preserved by the Battle of Nashville Preservation Society. This four hour tour will take you on a journey back in time to an...	Tennessee Preservation Trust	06/02/12	Fort Negley, Nashville
Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield Presented by Stones River National Battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield May 7, 2011-October 27, 2012 Join a ranger for an hour-long ride through the battlefield and along the Stones River Greenway. The group will stop along the way to discuss some of the key actions of the Battle of Stones River. The tour will depart from the visitor center parking lot.	Stones River National Battlefield	05/07/11 - 10/27/12	Stones River National Battlefield, Murfreesboro
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Presented by Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce at Liberty Square Sparta, TN June 15, 2012 Join fellow Spartans and all lovers of music at Liberty Square. Live Bluegrass from a variety of artists starting at 7:00pm every 3rd Friday May - October. Free to the public and fun for all ages. Come for the music and enjoy Liberty Square in Downtown Sparta!	Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce	06/15/12	Liberty Square Sparta, TN, Sparta
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Presented by Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce at Liberty Square Sparta, TN July 20, 2012 Join fellow Spartans and all lovers of music at Liberty Square. Live Bluegrass from a variety of artists starting at 7:00pm every 3rd Friday May - October. Free to the public and fun for all ages. Come for the music and enjoy Liberty Square in Downtown Sparta!	Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce	07/20/12	Liberty Square Sparta, TN, Sparta
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Presented by Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce at Liberty Square Sparta, TN August 17, 2012 Join fellow Spartans and all lovers of music at Liberty Square. Live Bluegrass from a variety of artists starting at 7:00pm every 3rd Friday May - October. Free to the public and fun for all ages. Come for the music and enjoy Liberty Square in Downtown Sparta!	Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce	08/17/12	Liberty Square Sparta, TN, Sparta
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Presented by Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce at Liberty Square Sparta, TN September 21, 2012 Join fellow Spartans and all lovers of music at Liberty Square. Live Bluegrass from a variety of artists starting at 7:00pm every 3rd Friday May - October. Free to the public and fun for all ages. Come for the music and enjoy Liberty Square in Downtown Sparta!	Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce	09/21/12	Liberty Square Sparta, TN, Sparta
Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre Presented by Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce at Liberty Square Sparta, TN October 19, 2012 Join fellow Spartans and all lovers of music at Liberty Square. Live Bluegrass from a variety of artists starting at 7:00pm every 3rd Friday May - October. Free to the public and fun for all ages. Come for the music and enjoy Liberty Square in Downtown Sparta!	Sparta - White County Chamber of Commerce	10/19/12	Liberty Square Sparta, TN, Sparta
Carnton Summer Concert Series Carnton Summer Concert Series Presented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation July 29, 2012 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...	Historic Carnton Plantation	07/29/12	Historic Carnton Plantation, Franklin
Carnton Summer Concert Series Carnton Summer Concert Series Presented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation June 24, 2012 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...	Historic Carnton Plantation	06/24/12	Historic Carnton Plantation, Franklin
Carnton Summer Concert Series Carnton Summer Concert Series Presented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation August 26, 2012 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...	Historic Carnton Plantation	08/26/12	Historic Carnton Plantation, Franklin
Culinary Tours at Belle Meade Plantation Culinary Tours at Belle Meade Plantation Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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!	Belle Meade Plantation	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville
Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival Presented by Cumberland River Compact at Riverfront Park September 29, 2012 A fun, unique cultural event featuring adrenaline-pumping action, dragon boat racing grows in popularity each year. Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and steerer race in authentic Hong Kong-style, 46-foot-long dragon boats, often wearing costumes. All ages, skill levels and physiques can participate, making it the ultimate team building sport, requiring synchronicity and finesse, more than power to win. Mayor Karl Dean calls this cultural festival and boat race the city’s premiere river...	Cumberland River Compact	09/29/12	Riverfront Park, Nashville
Exhibit: Tennessee in the War of 1812 Exhibit: Tennessee in the War of 1812 Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum February 16-June 24, 2012 The State Museum presents exhibit on the 200th anniversary of Tennessee in the War of 1812 The Tennessee State Museum (TSM) is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a new exhibition, Becoming the Volunteer State: Tennessee in the War of 1812. The exhibit opens on February 16 and will be on view in the museum’s Changing Galleries. Admission is free. The War of 1812, fought against Great Britain, culminated in the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815....	Tennessee State Museum	02/16/12 - 06/24/12	Tennessee State Museum, Nashville
Fall Folk Festival & Buchanan Marketplace Fall Folk Festival & Buchanan Marketplace Presented by Buchanan Log House at Buchanan Log House September 15, 2012 Join the Buchanan Log House for a Free Early 19th Century Gathering featuring interactive activities and demonstration. Many guests dress in period costumes for this special occasion. There will be a visit from President Abe Lincoln. Of course, you won't want to miss the following: Quilting, Weaving, Spinning, Country Dancing, Candle Making, Stitching, Embroidery, Basket Weaving, Blacksmithing, Soap Making, Wood Carving, and...	Buchanan Log House	09/15/12	Buchanan Log House, Nashville
Fiddle and Guitar Demonstration: Renaé Truex and Carco Clavé Fiddle and Guitar Demonstration: RenaÃ© Truex and Carco ClavÃ© Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 27, 2012 Renaé Truex is a fiddle player who has performed or recorded with Charlie Daniels, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ronnie McDowell, Bret Michaels, Lorrie Morgan, and Ray Price. Carco Clavé is a guitar player who has performed with Asleep at the Wheel, BR549, Little Jimmy Dickens, Tex Ritter, Merle Travis, and Dale Watson.	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum	05/27/12	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
Film Screening: Merle Haggard on Austin City Limits (1982) Film Screening: Merle Haggard on Austin City Limits (1982) Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 27, 2012 Merle Haggard and the Strangers perform over a dozen hit songs in front of an enthusiastic crowd on the legendary public television show Austin City Limits. Songs include "Big City," "Sing Me Back Home," and "Okie from Muskogee." The band features Roy Nichols on Telecaster guitar and Norm Hamlet on pedal steel, two musicians whose playing helped define the Bakersfield Sound. Leona Williams takes the lead vocal on "I'm Almost Ready."...	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum	05/27/12	Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
Fontanel Mansion Tours Fontanel Mansion Tours Presented by The Fontanel Mansion & Farm at The Fontanel Mansion & Farm June 7, 2010 - Ongoing Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® member and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell. 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...	The Fontanel Mansion & Farm	06/07/10 - Ongoing	The Fontanel Mansion & Farm, Whites Creek
Franklin on Foot "I Spy Downtown Franklin" Tour Franklin on Foot "I Spy Downtown Franklin" Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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.	Franklin on Foot	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Franklin on Foot, Franklin
Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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...	Franklin on Foot	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Franklin on Foot, Franklin
Franklin on Foot Civil War Tour Franklin on Foot Civil War Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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.	Franklin on Foot	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Franklin on Foot, Franklin
Franklin On Foot Classic Franklin Tour Franklin On Foot Classic Franklin Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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.	Franklin on Foot	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Franklin on Foot, Franklin
Franklin on Foot Haunted Franklin Tour Franklin on Foot Haunted Franklin Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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,...	Franklin on Foot	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Franklin on Foot, Franklin
George Dickel Distillery Tour George Dickel Distillery Tour Presented by George Dickel Distillery at George Dickel Distillery October 1, 2009 - Ongoing 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...	George Dickel Distillery	10/01/09 - Ongoing	George Dickel Distillery , Tullahoma

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