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Fontanel is one of Nashville’s premier destinations situated on 220 acres nestled in the rolling hills of the Whites Creek Valley, just 15 minutes North of downtown Nashville. Property activities includes Adventureworks Ziplines, Vintage Creek Boutique Shopping and Prichard’s Distillery, Home of Fine Rum and Tours of the Distillery. Three miles of public walking trails provided by Metro Parks and Greenway. Cafe Fontanella is the property’s award-winning restaurant, and is open 6 days a week featuring Italian/American cuisine. Accommodations are available on-site at the luxurious Inn at Fontanel, a boutique Bed and Breakfast. Private Events are available at the Luxurious 33,000 square foot Mansion, the former home of legendary country music star, Barbara Mandrell.

AC Entertainment

Festivals ; Music

AC Entertainment is internationally recognized as an innovative leader in creating, producing, booking, and marketing first-class live entertainment experiences – from festivals and concerts to all types of special events. As founders and co-producers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival; founders of High Water Festival, Sloss Music and Arts Festival, and Big Ears Festival; producers of Forecastle Festival; and through the 1,000+ concerts we present nationally each year, we take special pride in those unforgettable, spine-tingling moments that everyone remembers, long after the lights have come up. AC Entertainment also works with clients and organizations to provide personalized event management, booking, and marketing services to address their specific needs. Our venue management division operates five beautiful historic venues – the Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre, and newly-minted Mill & Mine in Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as the Tivoli Theatre, Walker Theatre, and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Apogee Promotions

Festivals ; Special Events

Apogee Promotions was officially founded in 2017. They organize, host, and promote events for artists in the Nashville, TN, and St. Louis, MO, markets. Apogee Promotions works closely with artists from across the country, and is dedicated to keeping Nashville’s thriving music scene alive, while bringing big-name talent to St. Louis as well. Source: Submitted

Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville

Dance ; Education/Classes ; Festivals ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Theatre

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville leverages and unites the unique resources of the arts and business communities to create a thriving, sustainable creative culture in Nashville. They create mutually beneficial partnerships between arts and business Provide direct services, key opportunities, and education to the creative community to help them master the business of art Inspire workplace creativity in businesses to demonstrate the impact of the arts through tangible benefits Develop life-long arts participants and supporters Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts (VLPA), formerly Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (TNVLA), is now a program of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville. It provides free legal assistance and education to low-income artists of all disciplines and emerging nonprofit arts organizations located in the greater Nashville area. VLPA is committed to improving the ability of artists to create productive and effective relationships with other artists, lawyers and the business entities on which they depend.

Battle of Franklin Trust

Association/Club/Group ; Festivals ; Gallery/Museum ; Landmark/Historical ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

The Battle of Franklin Trust is dedicated to a better understanding of the five bloodiest hours of the American Civil War. Two historic landmarks witnessed the carnage first hand: The Carter House and Carnton. The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It’s organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history. The mission of The Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. The Battle of Franklin Trust manages two historic sites in Franklin, Tennessee, that witnessed the 1864 Battle of Franklin: Carter House and Carnton. Plan a Visit Carter House 1140 Columbia Avenue Franklin, TN 37065 Call (615) 791-1861 Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm Carnton 1345 Eastern Flank Circle Franklin, TN 37064 Call (615) 794-0903 Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm

Belcourt Theatre

Festivals ; Film/Video ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Special Events ; Theatre

For over 75 years, the Belcourt Theatre has provided a space for premiere entertainment in the heart of Nashville’s Hillsboro Village. The Belcourt is a unique Nashville treasure with a vibrant historic past and deep roots in the community. Today, the Belcourt is a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to presenting the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema. It provides opportunities for people of all ages to discover, explore and learn through the power of film.

Belmont University

Dance ; Education/Classes ; Festivals ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Special Events ; Theatre

Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. Belmont is among the fastest growing Christian universities in the nation with more than 5,900 students hailing from every state and 25 countries. Since 2000, enrollment has risen from just under 3,000 to 5,936 students for 2010-11, marking an increase of 99 percent. As enrollment steadily increases, so does the quality and diversity of each new class. Incoming 2010-11 freshmen represented 44 states and four foreign countries and scored an average of 26 on the ACT. In the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of America’s best colleges and universities, Belmont was cited for the third year in a row as a Top School to Watch and was ranked fifth in the Regional Universities South category, the highest ranking for the university to date. Once again, Belmont was also the highest ranked university in Tennessee in this category and was praised for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and the strength of its learning communities.

Blooming Arts Festival

Festivals ; Nonprofit

Set in the small, inviting town of Linden, Tennessee, the Blooming Arts Festival takes place over a two day period: in about the third week of March on Friday 12:00pm til 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am till 7:00pm. Attendance is free, and all members of the public are invited to attend this highly popular event. Always expanding, the event is expected to host over 150 regional and local artisans and vendors. The exhibiters are known for their engaging fine arts as well as their standout craftsmanship, which ranges from quality woodwork to carefully crafted art glass and other fine crafts. These artisans and vendors will be showcasing their fine art and crafts in several interactive exhibitions, such as chainsaw carving, live dance performances, and painting exhibits. For the food lovers among us, local eateries and street vendors will offer ample opportunities for indulging in all types of savory cuisine. The festival will also feature multiple events and venues for family-friendly entertainment, including activities for the kids, a Quilt Show to showcase our area’s artistic talent, and exhibitions of “homemade and handmade” goods that reflect local and regional culture. In short, the festival’s sure to offer something for every guest. Source: festival website

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Festivals ; Music ; Special Events

4 of the best days ever. 80,000 happy campers. 700 Acres of Tennessee Nature. 150 epic performances. 10+ stages of music. Several dozen comedians. An escape into Excitement. Music. Art. Discoveries. Trees. Fresh Air. Green Grass. A mini film fest. Friends (Old / New). Adventure. Overwhelming happiness. Hugging a stranger by accident. Sharing and Generosity. Bonnaroovian Dancing. Hyperbolic verbiage. System overload. The perfect bite of ice cream. Sandals. Fallovers. Chirping Birds. Flashing Lights. Food and Drink. Variety. Singing. Laughing. Short shorts. High-Fives. Rocky IV in the cinema tent at 3am. Spicy Pie. Memories. Someone dressed up like Teen Wolf. Holy Cow(!) Moments. Interesting factoids. Egg sandwiches. More music. Adventure. Deep Breaths. Big smiles. This. That. The Other. Hellos and Goodbyes and reminders of all that we have to celebrate and look forward to next year and in the future. Our festival site is a beautiful 700-acre farm, located in Manchester, TN, about 60 miles southeast of Nashville and 40 miles northwest of Chattanooga. Once a year, our little farm becomes Tennessee’s 7th largest city basically overnight. This can mean traffic, lots of it, when you arrive at the festival site. So consider carpooling. It helps reduce traffic, saves money on gas and the earth will love you.

Booth Life

Festivals ; Food/Drink ; Special Events

Booth Life and Booth Life Records is an artist and event management company. We also created a small independent record label. We are currently the admin and created the Nashville Events Group on Facebook. Our tagline and Instagram that is an extension of Nashville Events is @WhatstheBeatNashville and our main IG’s are @Booth.Life and @BoothLifeRecords – We produce events, book artists and market / promote small businesses. Booth Life’s home base is currently in Nashville Tennessee and has been since 2018. All of our DJs and Crew have strong roots planted in South Florida still, but Booth Life headquarters remain in Nashville. Over the past three years, Booth Life has expanded our talent base of DJs, Music Producers and Event Planners in Music City. Bringing our best Open Format DJs from South Florida to the epicenter of Music which has included DJ One 1, Infvnte, Beatnox, Doug Poole, RZ SPINZ, Glitchii and others. Since all of our DJs specialize in Open Format, their library covers Country, Party Anthems, Rock n Roll, all of the Hits and the Oldies. They have been booked time and time again because of their ability to fuse genres, blend decades and break stereotypes. Currently our resident DJs in Nashville are Infvnte and Desert Sugar, who now also calls Nashville home. Infvnte just released his second single as a music producer ETA and has over 8 years experience in spinning open format at some of the hottest clubs. Desert Sugar is one of our newest niche DJs who specializes in Motown, Oldies and Disco! Our lead Music Producer from Tampa Florida also made the move to Nashville this past year, Glitchii. He currently is working on several original projects for us and has his own set of remixes that clearly set the bar. Click here to listen to his Hot Girl Bummer Remix that has over 123k streams just on SoundCloud. During the pandemic, we evolved as well into an Independent Record Label. Signing our First and Feature Artist, Jayden Keita. Booth Life Records will be dropping his first album Summer of 2021. For now, check out some of his singles on all platforms or click here for Slow Down. DJ One 1 has been flown all over the country and Internationally as a DJ and Emcee. We currently bring him to Nashville to host and DJ all of our Bar Crawls. Contact us today to either host your next event, book one of our Open Format DJs in Nashville, book an Artist, or to collaborate with us with our ever-growing Nashville Events Group. All of our DJs that are located in other cities as well are willing to travel and can be booked Internationally. In Nashville, we currently are working with HQ Headquarters Beercade, The Valentine, Big Shotz, Nashville Soccer Club, AJ’s Good Time Bar, Ole Red and new venues we are excited to announce shortly. Our upcoming Event for Saint Patrick’s Day is called “Dublin Down Broadway” that will feature stops at venues like HQ, Whiskey Row and more. Click here for Tickets and Info. Stay tuned for our next Writers Round that is really changing the Industry. Our DJs are known for being able to read the room, which is especially important in a city that thrives off of tourism such as Nashville. Because there is Live Country Music available at any venue in Nashville on multiple floors, it is nice to offer other genres of Music. All while blending the perfect amount of Country Dance Hits and Classics to keep the feeling of being in such iconic Honky Tonks on Broadway. Don’t forget to follow our Instagram accounts @Booth.Life @BoothLifeRecords and @WhatstheBeatNashville See you in the Booth! #WheretheBoothcomestoLife #BoothLife

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Festivals ; Kids/Family ; Music

In 1995 Scarritt-Bennett Center, a Nashville conference, retreat, and education center recognized a need within the rapidly growing and changing Nashville community. The population was becoming more diversified and people were in need of ways to understand and appreciate each other’s differences. The Celebration of Cultures was established to provide an avenue for different cultures to share their traditions through music, dance, activities, food, and crafts. The event, held each summer on the grounds of Scarritt-Bennett Center initially attracted around 2500 people. Over time the popularity of the event grew and outgrew the facilities of SBC. In 2006, a partnership was formed with Scarritt-Bennett Center and Nashville Metro Parks and the festival expanded and moved to its new location at Centennial Park, becoming an annual October event. The festival continued to grow over the next few years and last year saw more than 40,000 people in attendance. And, after 14 years, Scarritt-Bennett Center passed the torch of leadership exclusively over to Nashville Metro Parks. The focus and mission of the festival remains the same, encompassing over 50 cultures that live in Nashville through dance, music, visual arts, a children’s area, a Teens United Area, an educational Global Village, and exotic food samplings. The event provides an experiential opportunity for Nashvillians to meet their neighbor and share traditions. It encourages dialogue and promotes the cross-cultural awareness and understanding so necessary in our communities. With the transition of leadership a new name, Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival, was adopted to reflect the renewed focus of honoring the diversity of cultures that comprise the City of Nashville. In addition, a non-profit was formed, Celebrate Nashville, Inc., with the sole purpose of establishing the festival as a permanent and sustainable community event. Metro Parks remains the Presenting Leadership and continues to provide resources and support for the festival.

Center for Sustainable Stewardship

Education/Classes ; Festivals ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors

The Center for Sustainable Stewardship (CSS) is a nonprofit conference, retreat and natural preserve in Franklin, Tennessee where visitors can unplug, enjoy the natural beauty of Big East Fork Valley, clear their minds, and increase their creativity. We serve as stewards of our precious natural environment and are active in conservation and regenerative efforts. We believe biodiversity has intrinsic worth and so protect the land, water, and creatures of the Big East Fork watershed. We encourage visitors to experience, explore, and appreciate the natural world by active engagement with the outdoors. Our vision is that through a strengthened connection with nature, people can experience increased wellness in mind and body. The property, located at 5375 Big East Fork Rd, Franklin, Tennessee, is only 20 minutes from downtown Franklin but lies directly in the path of the most rapidly growing areas of Tennessee and the United States. To protect the property for generations and to preserve its natural beauty, the development rights of over 1,400 acres of old growth wooded habitat were donated and is now a conservation easement to the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation (TENN Green), a statewide non-profit land trust. Along with forested areas, the property backs to the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, connecting a trail network at Williamson County’s Timberland Park and contains over 9,000 linear feet of streams that drain into the South Harpeth River. The conservation easement provides a refuge for wildlife, protects biodiversity in perpetuity, and guarantees the preservation of this sacred space. Visit for a day (day passes are available), for a workshop, or book your next conference/retreat here. Click for more information.

Community Spirit, Inc/Bell Witch Fall Festival

Festivals ; Nonprofit ; Theatre

The purpose of Community Spirit, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit headquartered in northern Robertson County, is to promote, preserve, and transmit the stories, traditions, and culture of the Sulphur Fork and Red River area of Robertson County, Tennessee, through quality theatrical productions and other means. Source: Website

Cosmic American Productions

Festivals ; Music ; Special Events

Cosmic American Productions (aka Gram Parsons InterNational) is one of the foremost Gram Parsons celebration festivals in the world, and the only one that travels to the fans and the musicians!

Country Music Association® (CMA)

Festivals ; Music ; Special Events

More than 6,000 music industry professionals and companies around the globe are members of the Country Music Association®. Formed in 1958 as the first trade association for a single genre of music, the organization’s objectives are to serve as an educational and professional resource for the industry while advancing the growth of Country Music around the world. CMA® brings Country Music to the world, not only through its two signature events, CMA Music Festival™ and the CMA Awards, but through working every day throughout the year to promote the genre, its artists and its community with initiatives and events with the sole purpose of advancing Country Music.

Crown Events

Festivals ; Special Events

They Create Beautiful…Diverse Events Crown Events have over 20 years of experience designing events and creating the experience our client desires. Their expertise ranges from small dinners to large business expos. They also help you reach a diverse audience. Source: Submitted

Cumberland County Fair

Festivals ; Kids/Family

The Cumberland County Fair has a rich heritage of community service. We are proud to be celebrating our 73rd year of operation in 2020.

East Side Art Stumble

Festivals ; Gallery/Museum ; Special Events

The East Side Art Stumble is a monthly event produced through the partnership of galleries, businesses and artists to bring people to East Nashville and showcase the neighborhood’s remarkable pool of creative talent. ESAS happens the second Saturday of each month from 6pm to 9pm rain or shine. The galleries, businesses, and studios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. The Art Stumble is a great way to meet local artists, buy and support their work, and be part of the art scene in East Nashville. Source: East Side Art Stumble

ENDADA Music and Arts Festival

Education/Classes ; Festivals ; Gallery/Museum ; Music ; Special Events

The annual music and arts festival produced and presented by the students of Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) in Nashville. ENDADA celebrates creativity and innovation throughout the Nashville community.

Fiddlers Grove Historic Village

Festivals ; Kids/Family ; Landmark/Historical ; Special Events

Step back in time as you stroll through Fiddlers Grove Historic Village and experience life in a typical early village where people lived in a one-room log cabin, were educated in a one-room school and worshiped in a small quaint church. Visit a blacksmith’s shop where cooking utensils and farm equipment were made. Visit a doctors office and see the buggy he used to make house call to those in need far and wide. Step into Sam Houston’s law office and visualize Houston sitting at his desk in front of the fireplace. View an old cobbler’s shop and see a 1700s log cabin and grist mill. There is also a funeral home, sheriff’s office, jail, drug store, post office, hardware store, barber shop, service station, radio station, sawmill, farm equipment museum, printing office, model train museum, caboose, and train station. There’s an early hospital, telephone museum, electric museum, and Century Farm Museum. Stop by the General Store for a cold drink and relax in a rocking chair on the front porch before you visit the feed and seed store. Along the way enjoy the many small gardens with native plants and pretty flowers cared for by the Master Gardeners as well as other gardeners. Open 10 am-4 pm Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. Source: website

Friends of Mill Ridge Park

Festivals ; Government ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors

Mill Ridge Park is a destination park that welcomes the diverse community of Southeast Davidson County with facilities, programs, services, activities, and events for outdoor recreation and education. Ground breaking will happen in early 2020. Source: Submitted

Frist Art Museum

Education/Classes ; Festivals ; Film/Video ; Food/Drink ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Landmark/Historical ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Retail ; Special Events

The Frist Art Museum opened in April 2001, and since that time has hosted a spectacular array of art from the region and from around the world. The Frist Art Museum was conceived as a family-friendly place and one of the most popular locations in the center is the innovative Martin ArtQuest Gallery. It’s a colorful space alive with the sounds of learning through making art! ArtQuest activities abound for people of all ages. With 30 interactive stations, and the assistance of knowledgeable staff and volunteers, ArtQuest teaches through activity. Make a print, paint your own original watercolor, create your own colorful sculpture! It’s all there in ArtQuest, and it’s free with gallery admission for adults and always free for youth 18 and under. While at the Frist Art Museum, be sure to stop by the Frist Art Museum’s beautiful Gift Shop. There, you’ll find a fabulous array of art prints, books, educational materials, art supplies, clothing, blown glass, pottery, and magnificent jewelry made by local and regional artisans. Items are available in a wide range of prices, so there’s always something to fit your budget. Because much of the merchandise relates to the Frist Art Museum’s exhibitions, the array changes often. No wonder it’s often called the best gift shop in Nashville. Discounts for Frist Art Museum members can make it a bargain hunter’s dream! The popular Frist Art Museum Café features a variety of delicious homemade soups, luscious desserts, salads, and sandwiches, making the Café a popular gathering place for brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings when the Frist Art Museum stays open until 9pm. **Regular Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am–5:30pm; Thursday and Friday 10am–9pm (Martin ArtQuest closes at 5:30pm); Saturday 10am–5:30pm; Sunday 1pm–5:30pm (Café opens at noon on Sunday). The Frist Art Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The museum is currently open four days a week—Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—and closes at 5:30pm each day. Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) is open at limited capacity from 1pm to 5pm on the days the museum is open. Obtain your free timed tickets to visit MAQ when you check in at Guest Services upon arrival. Timed Tickets Are Now Available for Mondays in April Because of the high demand to see the Picasso. Figures exhibition, Frist Art Museum has added timed tickets for Mondays in April. ADMISSION PRICES (As of January 2019) Free/Frist Art Museum members Free/Visitors 18 and younger $15/Adults $10/Seniors $10/College students with ID* $8/Active-duty military $12/Adult for Groups (10+ with advance reservations) *Admission is free for college students with school ID on Thursday and Friday evenings from 5pm to 9pm (including Frist Fridays). An iPod Audio Tour is available to purchase for $3.00 (Members free). The Frist Art Museum takes the following major credit cards: Discover, Master Card, Visa and American Express Source: Frist Art Museum