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Nashville Music Garden
Post Date:
Wed, 2011-11-16 11:24 - Wed, 2016-11-16 11:24
The Nashville Music Garden will launch its first-ever online auction, “Country Music Blooms Online Auction,” on Black Friday, November 25 on www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items, with an array of country-music-celebrity-owned items – straight from the celebrities’ closets. Bidding on eBay will be open through December 5 and the auction will officially close at 9 p.m. CST.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Nashville Music Garden Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which endows the future care and support of the garden so the community and country music fans can enjoy it for generations to come. For more information on the auction or to bid on an item, please visit: www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items.
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Post Date:
Tue, 2011-11-15 15:45 - Tue, 2016-11-15 15:45
From Barbara Mandrell to Miranda Lambert, Coveted Items from Country Music Icons Hit the Auction Block November 25-December 5 on Nashvillemusicgarden.com to Raise Funds for One-of-a-Kind Tribute Garden
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – November 15, 2011 – Those who dream of a backstage meeting with Martina McBride, wearing one of LeAnn Rimes’ trendy dresses, getting a line of inspiration from Keith Urban before writing their own hit song, or walking a mile in Miranda Lambert’s boots, can bid on these items and more while supporting the only public garden in the world that pays tribute to the artists, songs and industry leaders who have contributed to making Music City one of the most unique cities in the world. The Nashville Music Garden will launch its first-ever online auction, “Country Music Blooms Online Auction,” on Black Friday, November 25 on www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items, with an array of country-music-celebrity-owned items – straight from the celebrities’ closets. Bidding on eBay will be open through December 5 and the auction will officially close at 9 p.m. CST.
The most respected country legends and the hottest contemporary stars, including Barbara Mandrell, Brenda Lee, Lynn Anderson, Pam Tillis, Little Jimmy Dickens, Darius Rucker, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Manuel, Martina McBride, Sugarland, Love and Theft,and many more, have graciously donated priceless one-of-a-kind personal items along with treasured memorabilia and keepsakes to help sustain the highly visible Nashville Music Garden, one of the city's increasingly popular destinations.
Auction highlights, viewable with details and back-story at www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items, include:
- Kenny Chesney’s personal trademark and autographed cowboy hat
- Cowboy boots worn on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and autographed by Little Jimmy Dickens
- Barbara Mandrell’s autographed boots, worn during her “Steppin’ Out” TV special
- Acoustic guitar autographed by Carrie Underwood
- LeAnn Rimes’ performance dress that she wore on the CMA Country Christmas Special
- Sara Evans’ dress that she wore on the red-carpet at the 2008 CMT Music Awards
- Miranda Lambert’s autographed cowboy boots that she wore during her first tour
Additional auction items, also viewable with details at www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items, include:
- Autographed copies of The Sweet By and By and Softly & Tenderly books by Sara Evans, as well as her Greatest Hits, Born to Fly, Restless, No Place That Far, The Chords and the Truth, and Real Fine Place albums
- 40th Annual CMA Awards ballot for "Vocal Duo of the Year" autographed by winners Brooks & Dunn
- Darius Rucker’s autographed University of South Carolina ball-cap that he bought and wore after the baseball team won its first National Championship and an autographed copy of Rucker’s Charleston, SC 1966 album
- Martina McBride’s single, "Wrong Baby Wrong Baby Wrong," lyric sheet, hand-written by co-writer Stephen Barker Liles of Love And Theft and signed by Martina McBride
- An original script of “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks,” signed by Brooks
- Copy of the script for “The Carnival Job” episode from the hit TNT series “Leverage,” autographed by the full cast: Timothy Hutton, Christian Kane, Gina Bellman, Beth Riesgraf, and Aldis Hodge
- Motorcycle helmet autographed by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
- A pair of heels worn and autographed by legend Brenda Lee
- A personalized leather-bound songwriter’s notebook with a line of inspiration from Keith Urban
- A personalized leather-bound songwriter’s notebook with a line of inspiration from Lady Antebellum
- LeAnn Rimes 2012 concert tickets and meet & greet passes
- Martina McBride 2012 concert tickets and meet & greet passes
- Love And Theft 2012 concert tickets and meet & greet passes
- Tennessee Titans autographed team helmet
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Nashville Music Garden Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which endows the future care and support of the garden so the community and country music fans can enjoy it for generations to come. For more information on the auction or to bid on an item, please visit: www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items.
ABOUT NASHVILLE MUSIC GARDEN:
Located in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun), the idea for the Nashville Music Garden was born when country music legend Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake rose to garden founder and friend, Pat Bullard. The garden is a “living” walk of fame filled with over six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies named in honor of the music and artists synonymous with Nashville. Created as a way to recognize these artists, songs and industry leaders and also beautify Music City, the garden was the first to assemble all the flowers of the Nashville Music Garden Collection in one place for the public to enjoy.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE:
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee oversees more than 800 charitable funds, providing customized philanthropic solutions with flexibility for donors, nonprofit organizations and the community. In the past 20 years, The Community Foundation has distributed more than $540 million to community programs and institutions. It is located at 3833 Cleghorn Avenue, #400, Nashville, Tennessee 37215. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit www.cfmt.org.
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Nashville Music Garden
Post Date:
Fri, 2011-09-30 17:07 - Fri, 2016-09-30 17:07
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 30, 2011 – The Nashville Music Garden, a one-of-a-kind public garden that pays tribute to the artists, songs and industry leaders who have contributed to making Music City one of the most unique cities in the world, marked its second anniversary yesterday with an ice cream social event and the unveiling of a custom-designed "Spirit of Nashville" illustration recognizing the Garden as one of the city’s newest landmarks. Representatives from downtown businesses and friends of the garden, including leadership from the mayor's office and the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as from Universal Music Group, GAC TV and the Hilton Downtown Nashville Hotel, gathered to celebrate with Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, photo booth fun and the unveiling of the poster, which will be added to the "Spirit of Nashville" Collection. “I am thrilled that the Nashville Music Garden is being recognized as one of Nashville's iconic landmarks," said founder of the Garden, Pat Bullard. “Designers Joel Anderson and Ligia Teodosiu interpreted the garden and its place in Nashville beautifully.”
Joel Anderson, founder of the Anderson Design Group, responsible for the "Spirit of Nashville" collection, was on hand for the presentation. "As founder of Anderson Design Group, I created the 'Spirit of Nashville' Collection to celebrate Music City’s history and charm and promote graphic design as an art form. Back in 2003, my designers and I launched the collection by depicting our own personal favorite landmarks, establishments and themes. Over the years, we have added over 70 more prints to the collection. The goal has always been to create art that honors and promotes the aspects of Nashville that make this city unique—the Art and Soul of Music City. Our new 'Nashville Music Garden' print fits the bill perfectly!" says Anderson. Guests were given the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the poster, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Nashville Music Garden fund. Prints are also available for purchase online at www.SpiritOfNashville.com . A portion of the online sales will also go to the Nashville Music Garden Fund as an effort to help sustain the Nashville Music Garden.
In addition to the "Spirit of Nashville" designers attending the event, co-owner of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams was on-site, adding the crowning touch by serving up sweet confections. According to co-owner Tom Bauer, it was a wonderful way to become more familiar with all that Nashville has to offer. "We feel so welcome here and we appreciate being involved with the city's exciting music industry. Events like these are exactly where Jeni's wants to be. It's so great to work with people like Pat Bullard who are so passionate about Nashville," explains Bauer.
ABOUT NASHVILLE MUSIC GARDEN:
Located in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun), the idea for the Nashville Music Garden was born when country music legend Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake rose to garden founder and friend, Pat Bullard. The garden is a “living” walk of fame filled with over six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies named in honor of the music and artists synonymous with Nashville. Created as a way to recognize these artists, songs and industry leaders and also beautify Music City, the garden was the first to assemble all the flowers of the Nashville Music Garden Collection in one place for the public to enjoy.
ABOUT JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS:
Jeni Britton Bauer, author of The New York Times best-selling cookbook, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home, has made ice creams from scratch for more than 15 years. She founded Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 2002, and today she and the dedicated team continue to make intensely flavorful ice creams using milk and cream from grass-grazed cows paired with the best-available ingredients from around the world. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has 9 scoop shops in Ohio and one in East Nashville, Tennessee. Hot & Cold, a partnership with Nashville’s Bongo Java Roasting Company and Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles in Hillsboro Village, features select Jeni’s flavors. Jeni and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams have been praised by Nashville Scene ("A thrilling newcomer to the Nashville scene"), The Washington Post ("Sublime"), USA Today ("Deadly delicious"), The Atlantic ("Ground-breaking"), Saveur ("Revolutionary"), and Time ("America's best ice cream").
ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF NASHVILLE COLLECTION AND ANDERSON DESIGN GROUP, INC.:
Anderson Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning graphic design studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1993, they have specialized in creating logos, packaging, book covers, posters and marketing materials for clients such as Capitol Records, Golden Books, Hasbro Toys, Universal Studios and many others. Founder Joel Anderson has been a key figure in Nashville’s design and advertising scene for over 25 years, since graduating from Ringling School of Art & Design. Anderson Design Group may be best known for creating the “Spirit of Nashville” ™ collection, the critically acclaimed print series that celebrates Nashville’s history and charm.
Since 2004, the Spirit of Nashville collection has won numerous awards. It has been written up in national design journals and selected for several public exhibits. It now features over 75 illustrated prints, including the latest limited edition print titled “Nashville Music Garden.” The print created by staff artist Ligia Teodosiu, was conceived to promote the rose garden and help raise funds for its continued success. Anderson Design Group is donating $10 for each Nashville Music Garden print sold on the www.SpiritOfNashville.com site.
Anderson Design Group’s design and illustration portfolio can be seen at www.andersondesigngroup.com. The entire Spirit of Nashville Collection can be seen at www.Spirit of Nashville.com.
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Tue, 2011-09-20 15:34 - Tue, 2016-09-20 15:34
Celebration Continues with Induction of “Manuel” Rose
And Online Fundraising Auction this Fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 20, 2011 – The Nashville Music Garden, a one-of-a-kind public garden that pays tribute to the artists, songs and industry leaders who have contributed to making Music City one of the most unique cities in the world, will celebrate its two-year anniversary on September 29, 2011, with an ice cream social featuring Nashville’s sweet newcomer, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and the unveiling of a commemorative illustration of the garden by respected artist group, The Spirit of Nashville, which honors Nashville landmarks such as the Bluebird Cafe, Belmont University and the historic Loveless Cafe, to name a few.
The festivities will be held on September 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the garden (located on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun across from the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum). The public is invited to view the garden, get the first look at the poster and enjoy a sampling of ice creams from one of Nashville’s hottest dessert makers.
The Nashville Music Garden's second anniversary year will conclude with the induction of Nashville costume icon, Manuel, and a fundraising auction that will feature memorabilia from some of country music’s hottest past and present stars. On Friday, November 4, the garden will be inducting a new rose to the Nashville Music Garden Collection;introducing “Manuel” in honor of costumer and fashion icon, Manuel Martinez Cuevas, who has designed extravagant costumes for legends such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Madonna, Jack White (The Dead Weather and The White Stripes), Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Porter Wagoner and none other than “The King,” himself, Elvis Presley. Manuel, “Rhinestone Rembrandt,” also dressed many of the artists represented in the garden, including Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis, and is responsible for Johnny Cash’s infamous “black suit.” “Well, now I have to say ‘so long’ to the 70 years of trying to draw a rose as beautiful as this,” said Manuel.
Manuel will be donating a custom piece of art, along with several other country music heavyweights for the Nashville Music Garden’s first ever “Country Music Blooms Online Auction,” which will be held November 25 through December 5, launching on “Black Friday,” just in time for the holiday season! Other artists who have donated items for the auction include: Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans, Little Jimmy Dickens, LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Darryl Worley, Barbara Mandrell, Danny Gokey, Love And Theft and more. For more information on the auction or to bid on an item, please visit: www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction.
ABOUT NASHVILLE MUSIC GARDEN:
Located in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun), the idea for the Nashville Music Garden was born when country music legend Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake rose to garden founder and friend, Pat Bullard. The garden is a “living” walk of fame filled with over six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies named in honor of the music and artists synonymous with Nashville. Created as a way to recognize these artists, songs and industry leaders and also beautify Music City, the garden was the first to assemble all the flowers of the Nashville Music Garden Collection in one place for the public to enjoy.
ABOUT JENI’S SPLENDED ICE CREAMS:
Jeni Britton Bauer, author of The New York Times best-selling cookbook, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home, has made ice creams from scratch for more than 15 years. She founded Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 2002, and today she and the dedicated team continue to make intensely flavorful ice creams using milk and cream from grass-grazed cows paired with the best-available ingredients from around the world. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has 9 scoop shops in Ohio and one in East Nashville, Tennessee. Hot & Cold, a partnership with Nashville’s Bongo Java Roasting Company and Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles in Hillsboro Village, features select Jeni’s flavors. Jeni and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams have been praised by Nashville Scene ("A thrilling newcomer to the Nashville scene"), The Washington Post ("Sublime"), USA Today ("Deadly delicious"), The Atlantic ("Ground-breaking"), Saveur ("Revolutionary"), and Time ("America's best ice cream").
ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF NASHVILLE COLLECTION AND ANDERSON DESIGN GROUP, INC.:
Anderson Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning graphic design studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1993, they have specialized in creating logos, packaging, book covers, posters and marketing materials for clients such as Capitol Records, Golden Books, Hasbro Toys, Universal Studios and many others. Founder Joel Anderson has been a key figure in Nashville’s design and advertising scene for over 25 years, since graduating from Ringling School of Art & Design. Anderson Design Group may be best known for creating the “Spirit of Nashville” ™ collection, the critically acclaimed print series that celebrates Nashville’s history and charm.
Since 2004, the Spirit of Nashville collection has won numerous awards. It has been written up in national design journals and selected for several public exhibits. It now features over 75 illustrated prints, including the latest limited edition print titled “Nashville Music Garden.” The print created by staff artist Ligia Teodosiu, was conceived to promote the rose garden and help raise funds for its continued success. Anderson Design Group is donating $10 for each Nashville Music Garden print sold on the www.SpiritOfNashville.com site.
Anderson Design Group’s design and illustration portfolio can be seen at www.andersondesigngroup.com. The entire Spirit of Nashville Collection can be seen at www.Spirit of Nashville.com.
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Fri, 2011-02-25 15:28 - Thu, 2016-02-25 15:28
Rare DeFord Bailey Record is Prominent Addition to New Exhibit at Fontanel
Nashville, Tenn. –February 23, 2011—Pat Bullard, a LifeWorks Foundation trustee and founder of the Nashville Music Garden, recently presented The Fontanel Mansion & Farm a priceless piece of Nashville’s music history, a rare, original 78 recording of DeFord Bailey’s “Ice Water Blues/Davidson County Blues” accompanied by photos of Bailey with the original members of the Grand Ole Opry cast, circa 1920.
Noted DeFord Bailey biographer David Morton gifted the record to the Nashville Music Garden and feels its place at The Fontanel Mansion is fitting. “I gave this record to the Nashville Music Garden, because of their dedication to making people aware of DeFord Bailey and his most significant role in the early development of the country music industry in Nashville," said Morton. "The record is one of my favorites with 'Ice Water Blues,' DeFord’s classic rendition of a fiddle tune he learned from his grandfather, and 'Davidson County Blues,' a version of his popular 'Cow Cow Blues.' I am amazed and pleased with what the Nashville Music Garden has done with the record.”
Dubbed “The Harmonica Wizard” and breaking ground as the first African-American performer on the Grand Ole Opry, Bailey has been called “the most influential harmonica player in the first half of the 20th century.” In fact, longtime Opry announcer, “Judge” George D. Hay, consistently credited Bailey as the inspiration for the naming of the Opry. On October 2, 1928, Judge Hay arranged for Victor Records to make the first known recordings in Nashville and specially requested that Bailey be part of the history-making session held in the city’s YMCA building. Bailey recorded eight tunes in this session, two of which are on the record now displayed at Fontanel.
Marc Oswald, co-owner of Fontanel, says the one-of-a-kind memorabilia is a valuable part of Fontanel’s collection. “Our original intention for Fontanel was not only to give Barbara Mandrell’s fans the opportunity to tour the home she and her husband, Ken Dudney, built, but also to see and touch music history dating back many decades. This DeFord Bailey recording is a noteworthy piece of history we are very proud to display.”
Bailey was controversially ousted from the Grand Ole Opry in 1941 with sources at the time citing licensing issues. While he continued to play his harmonica every day of his life while operating a shoe shine shop, he once lamented that he often played to “four walls and to God.” After years of faithful lobbying by friends and fans, DeFord Bailey was inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame in November 2005, and he is now recognized as a critical part of Nashville’s music history.
“It is a wonderful idea to display and recognize my father's music, since he was one of the first stars of the Grand Ole Opry, along with Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Bill Monroe and Uncle Dave Macon,” said Bailey’s daughter, Christine Bailey Craig.
About the Nashville Music Garden:
Located in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun), the idea for the Nashville Music Garden was born when country music legend Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake rose to garden founder and friend, Pat Bullard. The garden is a “living” walk of fame filled with over six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies named in honor of the music and artists synonymous with Nashville. The garden, created as a way to recognize these artists, songs and industry leaders and also beautify Music City, is the first to assemble all the flowers of the Nashville Music Garden Collection in one place for the public to enjoy.
About the Fontanel Mansion & Farm:
The Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® member Barbara Mandrell, opened to the public for guided tours on June 7, 2010. Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, The Mansion at Fontanel boasts three stories, over 20 rooms, thirteen bathrooms, five fireplaces, two kitchens, indoor pool and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres of pristine land. The home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT's top-rated "Gone Country" show and most recently the hit Hollywood movie Country Strong. Nashville's only country music mansion tour, the Mansion at Fontanel gives visitors a sneak peek into the lives of country music greats by providing a truly interactive experience!
New additions to the property include The Farm House Restaurant, offering southern-style comfort food with a fun creative twist. The Woods is an outdoor music venue with a capacity of 4,500 surrounded by the woods of the Fontanel property. The Trails provide a two-mile system of free trails for both locals and visitors. The Studio Gallery is a 5,000 square foot multi-use performing arts facility that will feature the exciting Music City On Stage! dinnertainment show beginning in May, 2011.
The property is managed by Fontanel Attractions, made up of entertainment entrepreneurs Dale Morris and Marc Oswald, world-class developer, Alex Marks and Tom Morales, owner of TomKats, Inc., as the operating partner. For directions, hours, ticket prices and more, visit www.FontanelMansion.com.
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Client:
Nashville Music Garden
Post Date:
Mon, 2011-02-07 13:52 - Sun, 2016-02-07 13:52
Nashville Music Garden and Mandrell Memorabilia
Presented to Fontanel Mansion & Farm
Nashville, Tenn. -- February 7, 2011 --Marc Oswald (pictured above left), co–owner of The Fontanel Mansion & Farm, and Jaime Dudney (picture above right), director of hospitality (and Mandrell’s daughter), recently accepted one-of-a-kind memorabilia from the Nashville Music Garden to remain on permanent display at The Fontanel.
The highlight of the exhibit, the inspiration for the Nashville Music Garden logo, is a beautiful bouquet of vibrant roses artfully arranged in a pair of Mandrell’s personalized boots. “One of our main intentions when we opened the Fontanel Mansion and Farm to the public last year was to give country music fans the opportunity to step inside the life of a Hall of Fame entertainer,” said Fontanel co-owner Marc Oswald. “To have a pair of Barbara Mandrell’s boots on display in the mansion, along with the photos from the beautiful Nashville Music Garden, really adds to the experience of our guests.”
Pat Bullard, Nashville Music Garden founder, also presented The Fontanel with a collage of photos and memorabilia from the September 2009 Nashville Music Garden dedication ceremony. Country greats honored by the Nashville Music Garden and featured in the new exhibit at Fontanel include Little Jimmy Dickens, Brenda Lee, Lynn Anderson and Pam Tillis.
"Only in Nashville could there be the one and only Nashville Music Garden and only at The Mansion at Fontanel have Barbara’s boots found their way back to her room for all country music fans to enjoy every time they visit," said Bullard.
For more information on Nashville Music Garden visit www.nashvillemusicgarden.com
About Nashville Music Garden:
Located in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun), the idea for the Nashville Music Garden was born when country music legend Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake rose to garden founder and friend, Pat Bullard. The garden is a “living” walk of fame filled with over six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies named in honor of the music and artists synonymous with Nashville. The garden, created as a way to recognize these artists, songs and industry leaders and also beautify Music City, is the first to assemble all the flowers of the Nashville Music Garden Collection in one place for the public to enjoy.
About the Fontanel Mansion & Farm:
The Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® member Barbara Mandrell, opened to the public for guided tours on June 7, 2010. Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, The Mansion at Fontanel boasts three stories, over 20 rooms, thirteen bathrooms, five fireplaces, two kitchens, indoor pool and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres of pristine land. The home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT's top-rated "Gone Country" show and most recently the hit Hollywood movie Country Strong. Nashville's only country music mansion tour, the Mansion at Fontanel gives visitors a sneak peek into the lives of country music greats by providing a truly interactive experience!
New additions to the property include The Farm House Restaurant, offering southern-style comfort food with a fun creative twist. The Woods is an outdoor music venue with a capacity of 4,500 surrounded by the woods of the Fontanel property. The Trails provide a two-mile system of free trails for both locals and visitors. The Studio Gallery is a 5,000 square foot multi-use performing arts facility that will feature the exciting Music City On Stage! dinnertainment show beginning in May, 2011.
The property is managed by Fontanel Attractions, made up of entertainment entrepreneurs Dale Morris and Marc Oswald, world-class developer, Alex Marks and Tom Morales, owner of TomKats, Inc., as the operating partner. For directions, hours, ticket prices and more, visit www.FontanelMansion.com.
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Craig@campbellentgrp.com / 615-210-3602
Client:
Nashville Music Garden
Post Date:
Mon, 2010-09-27 11:59 - Sun, 2015-09-27 11:59
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- September 27, 2010 -- September 29, 2010 marks the one year anniversary of the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden, the one-of-a-kind public garden that pays tribute to the artists, songs and industry leaders who have contributed to making Music City one of the most unique cities in the world. In the year since its star-studded dedication ceremony, the garden has “grown,” at the request of Nashville MetroParks, from 2700 to 4500 square feet in the Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. The garden has also inducted three new roses to the Nashville Music Garden Collection, including Crescendo, in honor of the Nashville Symphony, King of the Road, honoring artist Roger Miller, and a namesake rose for “Mother” Maybelle Carter.
“The Music City Walk of Fame Park has become a significant place for Nashville to honor the musicians who have made an impact on this city,” said Butch Spyridon, President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The addition of The Nashville Music Garden adds to that celebration and also shows the pride we have in caring for and preserving the landscape as well as the music.”
Many roses from the Nashville Music Garden Collection are available by visiting Whit Wells’ Mid-South Roses. Wells, a renowned hybridizer has and continues to create and name roses for the Nashville Music Garden. In fact, Wells’ rose Shameless, from the Nashville Music Garden Collection, won top honors at the Louisville Rose Show on Saturday, September 18. In addition to Wells’ Mid-South Roses, Crescendo can be purchased at S & W Greenhouse in White House, Tenn.
Walk of Fame Park is not the only place to “stop and smell the roses” of the Nashville Music Garden Collection; visitors can also find the flowers in Centennial Park, at Owen Bradley Memorial Park, on the grounds of Belmont University, the famous Loveless Cafe, and soon, Fontanel Mansion & Farm.
The garden is funded by LifeWorks Foundation and is supported by MetroParks, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Hilton Downtown Nashville and the Nashville Rose Society. For more information or to make a donation visit www.nashvillemusicgarden.com.
About Nashville Music Garden:
Located in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville (corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun), the idea for the Nashville Music Garden was born when country music legend Barbara Mandrell gave her namesake rose to garden founder and friend, Pat Bullard. The garden is a “living” walk of fame filled with over six dozen varieties of roses and daylilies named in honor of the music and artists synonymous with Nashville. The garden, created as a way to recognize these artists, songs and industry leaders and also beautify Music City, is the first to assemble all the flowers of the Nashville Music Garden Collection in one place for the public to enjoy.
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Mon, 2010-03-29 11:01 - Wed, 2015-07-29 11:01
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 29, 2010 -- The Nashville Symphony was honored by Jackson & Perkins with a brand new rose variety, aptly named ‘Crescendo.’ Crescendo is the newest addition to the Nashville Music Garden, located in downtown Nashville in Hall of Fame Park. Crescendo is the first rose to be named in honor of a specific symphony orchestra. The new rose’s unveiling, held at Schermerhorn Symphony Center’s Martha Rivers Ingram Garden Courtyard at 10:30 a.m. on March 24, 2010 was a star studded affair. The event included remarks by celebrity guests Brenda Lee, Barbara Mandrell and Pam Tillis, all of whom have been honored with their own roses from the Nashville Music Garden.
Pat Bullard, a LifeWorks trustee and founder of the Nashville Music Garden, along with the Nashville Rose Society approached hybridizers Jackson & Perkins with their desire to honor the Nashville Symphony, regarded as one of the most creative and innovative orchestras in the nation today. The Crescendo roses will be featured prominently among flowers honoring Nashville’s musical artists and celebrities in the Hall of Fame Park across from Schermerhorn Symphony Center downtown.
Brenda Lee, Pam Tillis and Barbara Mandrell unveil Crescendo, the newest addition to the Nashville Music Garden Collection. The unveiling was held at Schermerhorn Symphony Center’s Martha Rivers Ingram Garden Courtyard. Each of these ladies have been honored with their own roses from the Nashville Music Garden and shared what that feels like with attendees.
During the press conference Barbara Mandrell shares with attendees her love of gardening and the honor of being recognized with two roses and a daylily in the Nashville Music Garden Collection.
Brenda Lee describes her rose as a little Dynamite just like her but joked she wish her rose had “big blooms” like the Dolly Parton rose.
The Crescendo rose is a fragrant cream and pink blend hybrid tea rose bred from two award-winning parents, ‘Gemini’ and ‘New Zealand.’ This high-centered, exhibition quality hybrid with large dark green glossy foliage and excellent garden performance was developed by noted hybridizer Keith Zary.
Pat Bullard, founder of the Nashville Music Garden describes Crescendo for symphony patron and volunteer Julie Boehm and James Gooch, Chairman of the Nashville Symphony Board of Directors. She says, “The fragrance is strong enough to fill a room from a single bloom and memorable enough to never be confused with any other rose.”
The tribute to the Nashville Symphony was inspired by the Nashville Music Garden, the unique floral symbol of musical appreciation in the heart of ‘Music City,’ and the Nashville Rose Society.
The Crescendo rose is available locally for purchase at Creekside Garden Center located at 106 Harding Place (615-356-2201).
For information about the Nashville Music Garden, visit www.NashvilleMusicGarden.com and for information about the Nashville Rose Society, visit www.NashvilleRoseSociety.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alan Bostick, Sr. Director of Communications
615.687.6565/phone abostick@nashvillesymphony.org
Jackson & Perkins Roses
Debbie Zary
805.386.4496/phone
Nashville Music Garden
Angie Gore/Joseph Conner, Kaleidoscope Media
615.321.3211/phone
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Client:
Nashville Music Garden
Post Date:
Wed, 2009-09-30 10:58 - Wed, 2015-07-29 10:58
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - September 30, 2009 - The Nashville Music Garden took root in the Hall of Fame Park, located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun (across from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum), yesterday with the help of celebrity hosts Barbara Mandrell and Lynn Anderson as well as emcee Ralph Emery in an all-star ceremony befitting a garden created to recognize Music City's best. Mayor Karl Dean was also on hand to cut the ribbon and officially open the garden that pays tribute to the artists, songwriters, authors, television personalities, industry leaders, venues, organizations and icons who have made a positive impact on Nashville's entertainment community.
After the public dedication, Barbara Mandrell hosted a special luncheon for the honorees at the Sommet Center sponsored by the Nashville Predators Foundation. "It has been a very exciting day and I have never felt more love, camaraderie and joy over the beauty of what this event is all about. This garden and what it represents is beautiful. The city of Nashville is beautiful," said Mandrell.
"To see over 40 country music artists in the same place at one time made for a truly amazing event that felt like a family reunion of country music," said Pat Bullard of LifeWorks Foundation.
Other celebrities in attendance included Brenda Lee, Ray Walker of the Jordanaires, Manuel, Patti Page, Donna Fargo, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jeff Cook of Alabama, Irlene Mandrell, Bob Carlisle, Marty Raybon, Mandy Barnett, Gunnar Nelson, songwriters Jeffrey Steele, Shane Minor, Bart Allmand, Randy Thomas, Mac Gayden and Buzz Cason, and the families of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Patsy Cline, Minnie Pearl, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, songwriter Ben Peters, The Big Bopper, Merle Kilgore and DeFord Bailey.
The tribute garden is home to the Nashville Music Garden Collection, an assortment of over six dozen flowering plants whose names include Barbara Mandrell, Country Rock Pioneer Rick Nelson, Grand Ole Opry, Minnie Pearl, Pretty Woman, Purple Haze, Elvis, Ring of Fire, Tennessee Waltz, Alabama, Chantilly Lace, Dolly Parton, Kiss an Angel Good Morning, Hank Williams, Reba McEntire, Pam Tillis and Amy Grant, just to name a few.
The event is presented by LifeWorks Foundation in partnership with Metro Parks & Recreation and is sponsored by Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville Predators Foundation, BSA, Inc. Event Services, AVI-SPL, Rio Roses, Ilex...for Flowers, WSIX, Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Rose Society, Nashville Symphony, RFD-TV and Loveless Cafe, with additional support from MidSouth Roses, Christie's Daylilies, Daylily World, Grayson Couture, American Rose Society, The Cocoa Tree, Purity Dairies, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and At Your Service Chauffeuring.
The event is presented by LifeWorks Foundation in partnership with Metro Parks & Recreation and is sponsored by Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville Predators Foundation, BSA, Inc. Event Services, AVI-SPL, Rio Roses, Ilex...for Flowers, WSIX, Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Rose Society, Nashville Symphony, RFD-TV and Loveless Cafe, with additional support from MidSouth Roses, Christie's Daylilies, Daylily World, Grayson Couture, American Rose Society, The Cocoa Tree, Purity Dairies, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and At Your Service Chauffeuring.
A special thank you to the Hilton Nashville Downtown for their generosity and hospitality during yesterday's event.
For more information, visit www.nashvillemusicgarden.com.
About Metro Parks and Recreation:
The Metro Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and programs. With 115 parks covering almost 11,000 acres of land, Metro Parks offers something for everyone. Programs and services include golf, aquatics, art galleries, community gardens, dog parks, historical sites, greenways, nature programs, sports leagues, visual arts classes, programs for children and seniors and so much more! For more information, visit www.nashville.gov/parks.
About Hilton Nashville Downtown:
Located in the heart of downtown, the Hilton is Nashville's only luxury all-suite hotel with AAA Four Diamond Award status. The Hilton Nashville Downtown is adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Sommet Center while mere blocks to the Nashville Convention Center, LP Field and the entertainment district. An elegant atrium with residential charm and a grand mahogany staircase fills the lavish lobby. Indulge in award winning dining from the world-famous steakhouse The Palm, to the fun and relaxing atmosphere of THE sportsgrille, or a delicious pastry and coffee or specialty martinis with live jazz entertainment at the Parkview Café & Lounge. 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is available group meetings or social events. For more information, visit www.nashvillehilton.com or call (615) 620-1000.
About Nashville Predators Foundation:
Established in 1998, the Nashville Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of our community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth-oriented organizations. Through several fundraisers held throughout the year, the Predators Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to Nashville and Middle Tennessee-area charities and community service organizations since its creation. Last season the Predators Foundation gave out over $290,000 to the Middle Tennessee community to organizations including Against the Grain, Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Martha O'Bryan Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville and Safe Haven Family Shelter. For more information please visit www.nashvillepredators.com and look under Community or call (615) 770-2321.
About Loveless Cafe:
Nationally acclaimed, frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike, the Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and genuine Southern cooking that has made it an eating landmark of the South since opening its doors in 1951. Named "Top Down-Home Dining Spot" by USA Today, the cafe features an all-day breakfast menu as well as a full line-up of traditional supper selections like fried chicken, pork BBQ and Southern sides. The Loveless Cafe is sure to offer one of the best meals you've ever had. For more information call (615) 646-9700 or visit www.lovelesscafe.com.
About The Nashville Rose Society:
The Nashville Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, is a non-profit, educational organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in roses and to spread the love of roses through educational programs, annual rose shows, and a monthly newsletter Nashville Rose Leaf with timely information about all aspects of growing America's favorite flower. The society supports public rose gardens in Nashville including The Nashville Music Garden. For more information, visit www.nashvillerosesociety.com.
About Rio Roses:
Rio Roses provides consumers with roses of outstanding quality, extra long vase life, and an amazing selection of over 170 varieties. Florists trust Rio Roses because Rio Roses grows each rose with the utmost care and ensures that every flower meets the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, visit www.RioRoses.com.
About Clear Channel Radio Nashville & WSIX:
Clear Channel Radio Nashville comprises WSIX-FM, WRVW-FM, WUBT-FM, WNRQ-FM & WLAC-AM. Clear Channel Radio Nashville is part of Clear Channel Radio, a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
About Brantley Sound Associates, Inc. (BSA Inc.):
Founded in 1977, BSA, Inc. has longstanding and established relationships with local and national organizations such as the Nashville Symphony, Vanderbilt University, ASCAP, and events such as Bonnaroo and the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden. BSA, Inc. has the resources and personnel to provide solid staging/scenic solutions for any event whether it's inside or out, small or large...you name it, we can make it happen! BSA, Inc. is an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit www.brantleysound.com, or call 615-256-6260.
About AVI-SPL's Hotel and Rental Services:
As a division of leading AV integrator AVI-SPL, our in-house audiovisual services teams are expertly equipped to serve your event and production needs. Whether supplying a projector rental for a meeting, or providing sound and lighting production for a full-scale event, we stand ready to serve you!
As part of our unique service, we're a vital part of the catering and banquet teams of Nashville's premiere hotels; including the Hilton Nashville Downtown, Union Station Nashville and the Millennium Maxwell House Nashville. Our clients know that they can depend on us to assist them in impressing their audiences through our knowledge of each property, and providing the right equipment to deliver a distinctive impact. In our role, we strongly value working with the local community of Nashville, and are proud to sponsor the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden! For more information, visit www.avispl.com or call 615-259-4975.
About the Nashville Symphony:
Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Nashville Symphony is today regarded as one of the nation's most creative and innovative orchestras. With more than 140 performances annually, the Nashville Symphony is Tennessee's preeminent cultural institution, offering a range of classical, pops, and jazz concerts; special events; children's concerts; and education and community engagement programs. One of the most active recording orchestras in America, the Nashville Symphony has released a plethora of highly regarded recordings since its relationship with Naxos began in 2000. A champion of American music, the orchestra regularly commissions, premieres and records work by many of this country's most important composers. The Symphony's recent Naxos recording of Joan Tower's Made in America received three GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Orchestral Performance. That recording was the orchestra's first at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, known worldwide for its world-class acoustics. For tickets or more information, visit www.nashvillesymphony.org or call 615.687-6400.
About Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee:
The Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee is more than 70 organizations and hundreds of individuals joining together to create long-term, sustainable change in our food system through public policy, increased public awareness, and better coordination among people working from farm to fork. Through two main initiatives, Re/Storing Nashville and Growing Healthy Kids, FSP seeks to ensure that all community residents have access to healthy, affordable food raised in a way that promotes the well-being of farmers, farm workers, and the environment. The Food Security Partners is funded by LifeWorks Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Baptist Healing Trust, and the generous support of the community. For more information, visit www.foodsecuritypartners.org.
About Ilex...for Flowers:
Ilex...for Flowers is a full-service floral design company offering distinctive and interesting flowers composed into stunning arrangements for any occasion. We are located at 4548 Harding Road, Nashville, Tenn. 37205 and are a proud sponsor of the Nashville Music Garden. For more information on our company, please call (615) 385-2800.
About RFD-TV:
RFD-TV, LLC - Launched in December 2000, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America. Programming includes a wide-variety of shows focused on agriculture, equine, rural lifestyle and traditional music offerings, which are uplinked via satellite from NorthStar Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, RFD-TV is distributed in over 40 million homes on DIRECTV, DISH Network, Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Time Warner and Cox cable systems located in all 50 states. RFD-TV The Magazine, the channel's companion publication currently has over 150,000 subscribers. RFD-TV The Theatre opened in March 2007 in Branson, MO. For more information, log onto www.rfdtv.com.
The Metro Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and programs. With 115 parks covering almost 11,000 acres of land, Metro Parks offers something for everyone. Programs and services include golf, aquatics, art galleries, community gardens, dog parks, historical sites, greenways, nature programs, sports leagues, visual arts classes, programs for children and seniors and so much more! For more information, visit www.nashville.gov/parks.
About Hilton Nashville Downtown:
Located in the heart of downtown, the Hilton is Nashville's only luxury all-suite hotel with AAA Four Diamond Award status. The Hilton Nashville Downtown is adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Sommet Center while mere blocks to the Nashville Convention Center, LP Field and the entertainment district. An elegant atrium with residential charm and a grand mahogany staircase fills the lavish lobby. Indulge in award winning dining from the world-famous steakhouse The Palm, to the fun and relaxing atmosphere of THE sportsgrille, or a delicious pastry and coffee or specialty martinis with live jazz entertainment at the Parkview Café & Lounge. 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is available group meetings or social events. For more information, visit www.nashvillehilton.com or call (615) 620-1000.
About Nashville Predators Foundation:
Established in 1998, the Nashville Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of our community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth-oriented organizations. Through several fundraisers held throughout the year, the Predators Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to Nashville and Middle Tennessee-area charities and community service organizations since its creation. Last season the Predators Foundation gave out over $290,000 to the Middle Tennessee community to organizations including Against the Grain, Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Martha O'Bryan Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville and Safe Haven Family Shelter. For more information please visit www.nashvillepredators.com and look under Community or call (615) 770-2321.
About Loveless Cafe:
Nationally acclaimed, frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike, the Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and genuine Southern cooking that has made it an eating landmark of the South since opening its doors in 1951. Named "Top Down-Home Dining Spot" by USA Today, the cafe features an all-day breakfast menu as well as a full line-up of traditional supper selections like fried chicken, pork BBQ and Southern sides. The Loveless Cafe is sure to offer one of the best meals you've ever had. For more information call (615) 646-9700 or visit www.lovelesscafe.com.
About The Nashville Rose Society:
The Nashville Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, is a non-profit, educational organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in roses and to spread the love of roses through educational programs, annual rose shows, and a monthly newsletter Nashville Rose Leaf with timely information about all aspects of growing America's favorite flower. The society supports public rose gardens in Nashville including The Nashville Music Garden. For more information, visit www.nashvillerosesociety.com.
About Rio Roses:
Rio Roses provides consumers with roses of outstanding quality, extra long vase life, and an amazing selection of over 170 varieties. Florists trust Rio Roses because Rio Roses grows each rose with the utmost care and ensures that every flower meets the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, visit www.RioRoses.com.
About Clear Channel Radio Nashville & WSIX:
Clear Channel Radio Nashville comprises WSIX-FM, WRVW-FM, WUBT-FM, WNRQ-FM & WLAC-AM. Clear Channel Radio Nashville is part of Clear Channel Radio, a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
About Brantley Sound Associates, Inc. (BSA Inc.):
Founded in 1977, BSA, Inc. has longstanding and established relationships with local and national organizations such as the Nashville Symphony, Vanderbilt University, ASCAP, and events such as Bonnaroo and the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden. BSA, Inc. has the resources and personnel to provide solid staging/scenic solutions for any event whether it's inside or out, small or large...you name it, we can make it happen! BSA, Inc. is an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit www.brantleysound.com, or call 615-256-6260.
About AVI-SPL's Hotel and Rental Services:
As a division of leading AV integrator AVI-SPL, our in-house audiovisual services teams are expertly equipped to serve your event and production needs. Whether supplying a projector rental for a meeting, or providing sound and lighting production for a full-scale event, we stand ready to serve you!
As part of our unique service, we're a vital part of the catering and banquet teams of Nashville's premiere hotels; including the Hilton Nashville Downtown, Union Station Nashville and the Millennium Maxwell House Nashville. Our clients know that they can depend on us to assist them in impressing their audiences through our knowledge of each property, and providing the right equipment to deliver a distinctive impact. In our role, we strongly value working with the local community of Nashville, and are proud to sponsor the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden! For more information, visit www.avispl.com or call 615-259-4975.
About the Nashville Symphony:
Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Nashville Symphony is today regarded as one of the nation's most creative and innovative orchestras. With more than 140 performances annually, the Nashville Symphony is Tennessee's preeminent cultural institution, offering a range of classical, pops, and jazz concerts; special events; children's concerts; and education and community engagement programs. One of the most active recording orchestras in America, the Nashville Symphony has released a plethora of highly regarded recordings since its relationship with Naxos began in 2000. A champion of American music, the orchestra regularly commissions, premieres and records work by many of this country's most important composers. The Symphony's recent Naxos recording of Joan Tower's Made in America received three GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Orchestral Performance. That recording was the orchestra's first at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, known worldwide for its world-class acoustics. For tickets or more information, visit www.nashvillesymphony.org or call 615.687-6400.
About Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee:
The Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee is more than 70 organizations and hundreds of individuals joining together to create long-term, sustainable change in our food system through public policy, increased public awareness, and better coordination among people working from farm to fork. Through two main initiatives, Re/Storing Nashville and Growing Healthy Kids, FSP seeks to ensure that all community residents have access to healthy, affordable food raised in a way that promotes the well-being of farmers, farm workers, and the environment. The Food Security Partners is funded by LifeWorks Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Baptist Healing Trust, and the generous support of the community. For more information, visit www.foodsecuritypartners.org.
About Ilex...for Flowers:
Ilex...for Flowers is a full-service floral design company offering distinctive and interesting flowers composed into stunning arrangements for any occasion. We are located at 4548 Harding Road, Nashville, Tenn. 37205 and are a proud sponsor of the Nashville Music Garden. For more information on our company, please call (615) 385-2800.
About RFD-TV:
RFD-TV, LLC - Launched in December 2000, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America. Programming includes a wide-variety of shows focused on agriculture, equine, rural lifestyle and traditional music offerings, which are uplinked via satellite from NorthStar Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, RFD-TV is distributed in over 40 million homes on DIRECTV, DISH Network, Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Time Warner and Cox cable systems located in all 50 states. RFD-TV The Magazine, the channel's companion publication currently has over 150,000 subscribers. RFD-TV The Theatre opened in March 2007 in Branson, MO. For more information, log onto www.rfdtv.com.
About Purity Dairies:
For more than 80 years, Purity Dairies has maintained the highest standards possible to ensure freshness and great taste in its extensive line of dairy products. Purity Dairies was started in Nashville in 1926 by Miles Ezell, and since then has grown to service Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Six hundred employees make up the Purity family, many of whom have been with the company for decades. In 1998, Purity Dairies was purchased by Dean Foods, the nation's leading dairy processor and distributor, and currently produces 150 premium milk products, including milk, cottage cheese and sour cream, and 200 ice cream and frozen products.
For more than 80 years, Purity Dairies has maintained the highest standards possible to ensure freshness and great taste in its extensive line of dairy products. Purity Dairies was started in Nashville in 1926 by Miles Ezell, and since then has grown to service Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Six hundred employees make up the Purity family, many of whom have been with the company for decades. In 1998, Purity Dairies was purchased by Dean Foods, the nation's leading dairy processor and distributor, and currently produces 150 premium milk products, including milk, cottage cheese and sour cream, and 200 ice cream and frozen products.
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For more information contact:
Kaleidoscope Media
615-321-3211
Shelly Mullins
shelly@kaleidoscope-media.com
Kristie Sheppard
kristie@kaleidoscope-media.com
Kaleidoscope Media
615-321-3211
Shelly Mullins
shelly@kaleidoscope-media.com
Kristie Sheppard
kristie@kaleidoscope-media.com
Client:
Nashville Music Garden
Post Date:
Mon, 2009-09-28 10:44 - Wed, 2015-07-29 10:44
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - September 28, 2009 - Brenda Lee, Ray Walker of the Jordanaires, Manuel and the families of Loretta Lynn and Merle Kilgore are the latest additions to the ever-growing list of celebrities participating in the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The event will be emceed by long-standing country music television personality Ralph Emery. Recent Country Music Hall of Fame® inductee Barbara Mandrell and GRAMMY® award-winner Lynn Anderson will serve as celebrity hosts. The star-studded open-to-the-public ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Hall of Fame Park, located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Demonbreun (across from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum). In addition to the many sponsors and supporters of this project, the Hilton Nashville Downtown is a primary contributor to this event.
"The Nashville Music Garden will provide a unique experience for our guests to enjoy. We are extremely proud to have this beautiful garden with its great significance right in our backyard," said Ray Waters of Hilton Nashville Downtown.
Among the celebrities already confirmed to attend are Patti Page, Donna Fargo, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jeff Cook of Alabama, Irlene Mandrell, Marty Raybon, Janice Wendell, Mandy Barnett,songwriters Jeffrey Steele, Shane Minor, Bart Allmand, Randy Thomas, Mac Gayden and Buzz Cason, and the families of songwriter Ben Peters, The Big Bopper, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, DeFord Bailey, Minnie Pearl and Jimi Hendrix. Officials from the State of Tennessee and Mayor Karl Dean will also be in attendance.
"I'm thrilled and so proud that my father Rick Nelson is being recognized with this honor in the Nashville Music Garden. I'm delighted pop is being celebrated with so many wonderful artists in my hometown of Nashville," says Gunnar Nelson, another celebrity guest confirmed to attend the event on September 29.
The Nashville Music Garden is a one-of-a-kind "Garden of the Stars" that pays tribute to the artists, songwriters, authors, television personalities, industry leaders, venues, organizations and icons who have made a positive impact on Nashville's entertainment community. The tribute garden is home to the Nashville Music Garden Collection, an assortment of over six dozen flowering plants whose names include Barbara Mandrell, Country Rock Pioneer Rick Nelson, Grand Ole Opry, Minnie Pearl, Pretty Woman, Purple Haze, Elvis, Ring of Fire, Tennessee Waltz, Alabama, Chantilly Lace, Dolly Parton, Kiss an Angel Good Morning, Hank Williams, Reba McEntire, Pam Tillis and Amy Grant, just to name a few.
The first 500 attendees will receive a long-stemmed rose courtesy of Rio Roses and a hot biscuit from the Loveless Cafe. The event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.nashvillemusicgarden.com.
"The Nashville Music Garden will serve as an impressive collection of roses and daylilies as well as a mixture of music and beauty. Nashvillians, and all Tennesseans, will find this garden a place of which to be proud. Furthermore, it is important to applaud the vision of the LifeWorks Foundation and its supporters in creating this outstanding place of environmental beauty," explains Derrick Smith of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
"Essentially, what we've created is a place where people can literally take time from their busy day to 'stop and smell the roses,' and enjoy the beauty of something which transcends today's headlines, poor economy, crazy work schedules, family obligations and other man-made forms of stress. By embracing nature and 'stopping to smell the roses,' we are reminded of our own humanity and we can also learn to celebrate music and Nashville's entertainment community in a whole new way," states Pat Bullard of LifeWorks Foundation.
The event is presented by LifeWorks Foundation in partnership with Metro Parks & Recreation and is sponsored by Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville Predators Foundation, BSA, Inc. Event Services, AVI-SPL, Rio Roses, Ilex...for Flowers, WSIX, Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Rose Society, Nashville Symphony, RFD-TV and Loveless Cafe, with additional support from MidSouth Roses, Christie's Daylilies, Daylily World, Grayson Couture, American Rose Society, The Cocoa Tree, Purity Dairies, Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and At Your Service Chauffeuring.
About Metro Parks and Recreation:
The Metro Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and programs. With 115 parks covering almost 11,000 acres of land, Metro Parks offers something for everyone. Programs and services include golf, aquatics, art galleries, community gardens, dog parks, historical sites, greenways, nature programs, sports leagues, visual arts classes, programs for children and seniors and so much more! For more information, visit www.nashville.gov/parks.
About Hilton Nashville Downtown:
Located in the heart of downtown, the Hilton is Nashville's only luxury all-suite hotel with AAA Four Diamond Award status. The Hilton Nashville Downtown is adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Sommet Center while mere blocks to the Nashville Convention Center, LP Field and the entertainment district. An elegant atrium with residential charm and a grand mahogany staircase fills the lavish lobby. Indulge in award winning dining from the world-famous steakhouse The Palm, to the fun and relaxing atmosphere of THE sportsgrille, or a delicious pastry and coffee or specialty martinis with live jazz entertainment at the Parkview Café & Lounge. 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is available group meetings or social events. For more information, visit www.nashvillehilton.com or call (615) 620-1000.
About Nashville Predators Foundation:
Established in 1998, the Nashville Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of our community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth-oriented organizations. Through several fundraisers held throughout the year, the Predators Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to Nashville and Middle Tennessee-area charities and community service organizations since its creation. Last season the Predators Foundation gave out over $290,000 to the Middle Tennessee community to organizations including Against the Grain, Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Martha O'Bryan Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville and Safe Haven Family Shelter. For more information please visit www.nashvillepredators.com and look under Community or call (615) 770-2321.
About Loveless Cafe:
Nationally acclaimed, frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike, the Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and genuine Southern cooking that has made it an eating landmark of the South since opening its doors in 1951. Named "Top Down-Home Dining Spot" by USA Today, the cafe features an all-day breakfast menu as well as a full line-up of traditional supper selections like fried chicken, pork BBQ and Southern sides. The Loveless Cafe is sure to offer one of the best meals you've ever had. For more information call (615) 646-9700 or visit www.lovelesscafe.com.
About The Nashville Rose Society:
The Nashville Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, is a non-profit, educational organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in roses and to spread the love of roses through educational programs, annual rose shows, and a monthly newsletter Nashville Rose Leaf with timely information about all aspects of growing America's favorite flower. The society supports public rose gardens in Nashville including The Nashville Music Garden. For more information, visit www.nashvillerosesociety.com.
About Rio Roses:
Rio Roses provides consumers with roses of outstanding quality, extra long vase life, and an amazing selection of over 170 varieties. Florists trust Rio Roses because Rio Roses grows each rose with the utmost care and ensures that every flower meets the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, visit www.RioRoses.com.
About Clear Channel Radio Nashville & WSIX:
Clear Channel Radio Nashville comprises WSIX-FM, WRVW-FM, WUBT-FM, WNRQ-FM & WLAC-AM. Clear Channel Radio Nashville is part of Clear Channel Radio, a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
About Brantley Sound Associates, Inc. (BSA Inc.):
Founded in 1977, BSA, Inc. has longstanding and established relationships with local and national organizations such as the Nashville Symphony, Vanderbilt University, ASCAP, and events such as Bonnaroo and the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden. BSA, Inc. has the resources and personnel to provide solid staging/scenic solutions for any event whether it's inside or out, small or large...you name it, we can make it happen! BSA, Inc. is an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit www.brantleysound.com, or call 615-256-6260.
About AVI-SPL's Hotel and Rental Services:
As a division of leading AV integrator AVI-SPL, our in-house audiovisual services teams are expertly equipped to serve your event and production needs. Whether supplying a projector rental for a meeting, or providing sound and lighting production for a full-scale event, we stand ready to serve you!
As part of our unique service, we're a vital part of the catering and banquet teams of Nashville's premiere hotels; including the Hilton Nashville Downtown, Union Station Nashville and the Millennium Maxwell House Nashville. Our clients know that they can depend on us to assist them in impressing their audiences through our knowledge of each property, and providing the right equipment to deliver a distinctive impact. In our role, we strongly value working with the local community of Nashville, and are proud to sponsor the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden! For more information, visit www.avispl.com or call 615-259-4975.
About the Nashville Symphony:
Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Nashville Symphony is today regarded as one of the nation's most creative and innovative orchestras. With more than 140 performances annually, the Nashville Symphony is Tennessee's preeminent cultural institution, offering a range of classical, pops, and jazz concerts; special events; children's concerts; and education and community engagement programs. One of the most active recording orchestras in America, the Nashville Symphony has released a plethora of highly regarded recordings since its relationship with Naxos began in 2000. A champion of American music, the orchestra regularly commissions, premieres and records work by many of this country's most important composers. The Symphony's recent Naxos recording of Joan Tower's Made in America received three GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Orchestral Performance. That recording was the orchestra's first at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, known worldwide for its world-class acoustics. For tickets or more information, visit www.nashvillesymphony.org or call 615.687-6400.
About Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee:
The Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee is more than 70 organizations and hundreds of individuals joining together to create long-term, sustainable change in our food system through public policy, increased public awareness, and better coordination among people working from farm to fork. Through two main initiatives, Re/Storing Nashville and Growing Healthy Kids, FSP seeks to ensure that all community residents have access to healthy, affordable food raised in a way that promotes the well-being of farmers, farm workers, and the environment. The Food Security Partners is funded by LifeWorks Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Baptist Healing Trust, and the generous support of the community. For more information, visit www.foodsecuritypartners.org.
About Ilex...for Flowers:
Ilex...for Flowers is a full-service floral design company offering distinctive and interesting flowers composed into stunning arrangements for any occasion. We are located at 4548 Harding Road, Nashville, Tenn. 37205 and are a proud sponsor of the Nashville Music Garden. For more information on our company, please call (615) 385-2800.
About RFD-TV:
RFD-TV, LLC - Launched in December 2000, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America. Programming includes a wide-variety of shows focused on agriculture, equine, rural lifestyle and traditional music offerings, which are uplinked via satellite from NorthStar Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, RFD-TV is distributed in over 40 million homes on DIRECTV, DISH Network, Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Time Warner and Cox cable systems located in all 50 states. RFD-TV The Magazine, the channel's companion publication currently has over 150,000 subscribers. RFD-TV The Theatre opened in March 2007 in Branson, MO. For more information, log onto www.rfdtv.com.
The Metro Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and programs. With 115 parks covering almost 11,000 acres of land, Metro Parks offers something for everyone. Programs and services include golf, aquatics, art galleries, community gardens, dog parks, historical sites, greenways, nature programs, sports leagues, visual arts classes, programs for children and seniors and so much more! For more information, visit www.nashville.gov/parks.
About Hilton Nashville Downtown:
Located in the heart of downtown, the Hilton is Nashville's only luxury all-suite hotel with AAA Four Diamond Award status. The Hilton Nashville Downtown is adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Sommet Center while mere blocks to the Nashville Convention Center, LP Field and the entertainment district. An elegant atrium with residential charm and a grand mahogany staircase fills the lavish lobby. Indulge in award winning dining from the world-famous steakhouse The Palm, to the fun and relaxing atmosphere of THE sportsgrille, or a delicious pastry and coffee or specialty martinis with live jazz entertainment at the Parkview Café & Lounge. 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is available group meetings or social events. For more information, visit www.nashvillehilton.com or call (615) 620-1000.
About Nashville Predators Foundation:
Established in 1998, the Nashville Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of our community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth-oriented organizations. Through several fundraisers held throughout the year, the Predators Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to Nashville and Middle Tennessee-area charities and community service organizations since its creation. Last season the Predators Foundation gave out over $290,000 to the Middle Tennessee community to organizations including Against the Grain, Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Martha O'Bryan Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville and Safe Haven Family Shelter. For more information please visit www.nashvillepredators.com and look under Community or call (615) 770-2321.
About Loveless Cafe:
Nationally acclaimed, frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike, the Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and genuine Southern cooking that has made it an eating landmark of the South since opening its doors in 1951. Named "Top Down-Home Dining Spot" by USA Today, the cafe features an all-day breakfast menu as well as a full line-up of traditional supper selections like fried chicken, pork BBQ and Southern sides. The Loveless Cafe is sure to offer one of the best meals you've ever had. For more information call (615) 646-9700 or visit www.lovelesscafe.com.
About The Nashville Rose Society:
The Nashville Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, is a non-profit, educational organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in roses and to spread the love of roses through educational programs, annual rose shows, and a monthly newsletter Nashville Rose Leaf with timely information about all aspects of growing America's favorite flower. The society supports public rose gardens in Nashville including The Nashville Music Garden. For more information, visit www.nashvillerosesociety.com.
About Rio Roses:
Rio Roses provides consumers with roses of outstanding quality, extra long vase life, and an amazing selection of over 170 varieties. Florists trust Rio Roses because Rio Roses grows each rose with the utmost care and ensures that every flower meets the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, visit www.RioRoses.com.
About Clear Channel Radio Nashville & WSIX:
Clear Channel Radio Nashville comprises WSIX-FM, WRVW-FM, WUBT-FM, WNRQ-FM & WLAC-AM. Clear Channel Radio Nashville is part of Clear Channel Radio, a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
About Brantley Sound Associates, Inc. (BSA Inc.):
Founded in 1977, BSA, Inc. has longstanding and established relationships with local and national organizations such as the Nashville Symphony, Vanderbilt University, ASCAP, and events such as Bonnaroo and the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden. BSA, Inc. has the resources and personnel to provide solid staging/scenic solutions for any event whether it's inside or out, small or large...you name it, we can make it happen! BSA, Inc. is an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit www.brantleysound.com, or call 615-256-6260.
About AVI-SPL's Hotel and Rental Services:
As a division of leading AV integrator AVI-SPL, our in-house audiovisual services teams are expertly equipped to serve your event and production needs. Whether supplying a projector rental for a meeting, or providing sound and lighting production for a full-scale event, we stand ready to serve you!
As part of our unique service, we're a vital part of the catering and banquet teams of Nashville's premiere hotels; including the Hilton Nashville Downtown, Union Station Nashville and the Millennium Maxwell House Nashville. Our clients know that they can depend on us to assist them in impressing their audiences through our knowledge of each property, and providing the right equipment to deliver a distinctive impact. In our role, we strongly value working with the local community of Nashville, and are proud to sponsor the dedication of the Nashville Music Garden! For more information, visit www.avispl.com or call 615-259-4975.
About the Nashville Symphony:
Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Nashville Symphony is today regarded as one of the nation's most creative and innovative orchestras. With more than 140 performances annually, the Nashville Symphony is Tennessee's preeminent cultural institution, offering a range of classical, pops, and jazz concerts; special events; children's concerts; and education and community engagement programs. One of the most active recording orchestras in America, the Nashville Symphony has released a plethora of highly regarded recordings since its relationship with Naxos began in 2000. A champion of American music, the orchestra regularly commissions, premieres and records work by many of this country's most important composers. The Symphony's recent Naxos recording of Joan Tower's Made in America received three GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Orchestral Performance. That recording was the orchestra's first at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, known worldwide for its world-class acoustics. For tickets or more information, visit www.nashvillesymphony.org or call 615.687-6400.
About Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee:
The Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee is more than 70 organizations and hundreds of individuals joining together to create long-term, sustainable change in our food system through public policy, increased public awareness, and better coordination among people working from farm to fork. Through two main initiatives, Re/Storing Nashville and Growing Healthy Kids, FSP seeks to ensure that all community residents have access to healthy, affordable food raised in a way that promotes the well-being of farmers, farm workers, and the environment. The Food Security Partners is funded by LifeWorks Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Baptist Healing Trust, and the generous support of the community. For more information, visit www.foodsecuritypartners.org.
About Ilex...for Flowers:
Ilex...for Flowers is a full-service floral design company offering distinctive and interesting flowers composed into stunning arrangements for any occasion. We are located at 4548 Harding Road, Nashville, Tenn. 37205 and are a proud sponsor of the Nashville Music Garden. For more information on our company, please call (615) 385-2800.
About RFD-TV:
RFD-TV, LLC - Launched in December 2000, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America. Programming includes a wide-variety of shows focused on agriculture, equine, rural lifestyle and traditional music offerings, which are uplinked via satellite from NorthStar Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, RFD-TV is distributed in over 40 million homes on DIRECTV, DISH Network, Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Time Warner and Cox cable systems located in all 50 states. RFD-TV The Magazine, the channel's companion publication currently has over 150,000 subscribers. RFD-TV The Theatre opened in March 2007 in Branson, MO. For more information, log onto www.rfdtv.com.
About Purity Dairies:
For more than 80 years, Purity Dairies has maintained the highest standards possible to ensure freshness and great taste in its extensive line of dairy products. Purity Dairies was started in Nashville in 1926 by Miles Ezell, and since then has grown to service Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Six hundred employees make up the Purity family, many of whom have been with the company for decades. In 1998, Purity Dairies was purchased by Dean Foods, the nation's leading dairy processor and distributor, and currently produces 150 premium milk products, including milk, cottage cheese and sour cream, and 200 ice cream and frozen products.
For more than 80 years, Purity Dairies has maintained the highest standards possible to ensure freshness and great taste in its extensive line of dairy products. Purity Dairies was started in Nashville in 1926 by Miles Ezell, and since then has grown to service Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Six hundred employees make up the Purity family, many of whom have been with the company for decades. In 1998, Purity Dairies was purchased by Dean Foods, the nation's leading dairy processor and distributor, and currently produces 150 premium milk products, including milk, cottage cheese and sour cream, and 200 ice cream and frozen products.
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For more information contact:
Kaleidoscope Media
615-321-3211
Shelly Mullins
shelly@kaleidoscope-media.com
Kristie Sheppard
kristie@kaleidoscope-media.com
Kaleidoscope Media
615-321-3211
Shelly Mullins
shelly@kaleidoscope-media.com
Kristie Sheppard
kristie@kaleidoscope-media.com