World Strides Heritage Performance Nashville Nashville is the

World. Strides Heritage Performance Nashville

Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and the second most populous city in the state behind Memphis. It is located on the Cumberland River in the north-central part of the state. Nashville is best known for its association with country music and more particularly the Grand Ole Opry resulting in the nickname as “Music City USA. ”

Sightseeing The Hermitage is a historical plantation and home of Andrew Jackson, the 7 th President of the United States. The Parthenon in Nashville, is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. It was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The Parthenon functions as an art museum and stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park.

Entertainment The Country Music Hall of Fame was created to identify and preserve the evolving history and traditions of country music and to educate its audiences. The Ryman Auditorium was home to the until March of 1974, when the show moved to a 4400 -seat Grand Ole Opry House. The Grand Ole Opry It is one of the oldest continuous radio programs in the United Sates, having been broadcast on WSM since October 5, 1925. The Grand Ole Opry Museum displays feature special audio and video effects and interactive devices so guests can hear their favorite songs as they relive the history of country music. RCA Studio B was where legends such as Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, the Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins and Eddy Arnold, recorded at this birthplace of the “Nashville Sound. ”

Entertainment The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a zoo and historic plantation farmhouse located six miles southeast of downtown Nashville. On the grounds of the zoo, the property still maintains the original historic plantation house, called Grassmere. Visitors to the zoo can also tour this historic home and the associated farm.

Wildhorse Saloon Awards Ceremony Heritage Festival groups will enjoy an unforgettable evening at the famous Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. The Wildhorse Saloon has become synonymous with great music and good times. It is a restaurant, concert site, dance venue and TV Studio all in one attracting over 1. 5 million music fans per year. The Heritage Festivals Awards Ceremony takes place on stage right after a delicious dinner.

Your Personal Team • A knowledgeable and friendly Festival Selection Advisor is your first point of contact, helping you select the ideal performance opportunity and location for your group. • A helpful Destination Specialist focuses on the logistical details of your festival – from making hotel reservations to arranging additional activities – so you are free to concentrate on your group’s performance. • Once your festival day arrives, a courteous Host Festival Director welcomes you to the event. This person is also available in the months preceding the festival to answer any questions you may have regarding your festival, equipment needs, or performance schedule. Lynall Pitts Festival Selection Advisor Kerri Ewing Destination Specialist Kyle Naylor Host Festival Director *For the specific individuals who will work with you, please contact World. Strides Heritage Performance.

Venues First Baptist of Nashville 108 Seventh Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 Montgomery Bell Academy 4001 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205 *Venues are subject to change.

Inclusions • • • • Performance in a national music festival Positive, constructive adjudication with taped and written comments On-stage mini clinic Awards dinner and presentation Quality hotel accommodations Gift and group photo for the director Commemorative gift for each student Professional performance recording Liability, health, and accident insurance for all travelers One free participant for every 25 packages purchased Free professional development for directors Opportunity for directors to earn graduate credit Free high school academic credit for students *Inclusions may vary by festival and are subject to change.