Links
Hotel
- Hilton Nashville Downtown
121 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: (615) 620-1000
Fax: (615) 620-2050
Main Web siteGovernment Travel
Nashville Airport and Airport Transportation Information
- Nashville International Airport: http://www.nashintl.com/
- Ground Transportation: http://www.nashintl.com/ground_trans/default.aspx
- Taxis: http://www.nashintl.com/Ground_trans/taxi.aspx
Two Special Events in Nashville during MLW 2009
Sharon Butcher has volunteered to coordinate group tickets (if there is interest) for the events listed below. This is not a part of the MLW registration. If you are interested in either show, contact Sharon at: Sharon.butcher@arnold.af.mil
SHARON MUST HAVE FUNDS IN HAND BY MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER TO FINALIZE TICKET ARRANGEMENTS. Sharon will send the MLW Ticket order form in a separate email.
- The Annual Radio City Rockettes® "A Country Christmas" At Grand Ole Opry® House, this production runs from 20 Nov - 27 Dec. Ticket prices range from $35 - $84; group discounts of 10% begin with 15 tickets.
There are several restaurants at Opryland Hotel. Opry Mills Shopping, within walking distance, boasts some more economically priced fooderies. There are no conference activities Tuesday evening.
Opry Mills Express, Bus Line 34X, runs from downtown Nashville to Opry Mills/OpryLand on a regular schedule. Fares range from $1.60 - $2.10, and MasterCard and Visa are accepted on the buses.
- "Home for the Holidays" Nashville Symphony concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall (across from the Hilton) on Thursday, 10 December only, at 7PM. Conductor Albert-George Schram celebrates the holidays with seasonal favorites. Ticket prices range from $25 - $74.50, with a $2.50 service fee. Group discounts of 10% start at 10 attendees. The least expensive balcony seats are very comfortable and provide a wonderful view.
The Symphony has kindly agreed to provide a free building tour of the award-winning facility no later than 5:30PM. Those only wishing to take the building tour can do so. There is also a public garden and café for casual dining. For a dining alternative, consider the Arpeggio Restaurant in the Symphony Hall.
There are no conference sessions on Thursday evening
However, there is an MLW Board Meeting at 6 PM that night.
Friday Tours/Activities
MLW Sponsored Tour (No Cost to Full Registration Workshop Attendees)
Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) Tour
Friday, December 11
0800 to 1800
- Brochure for Tours at AEDC
- Tours Photos Gallery of photos of group tours
- Lunch will be buffet at the lakeside Gossick Learning Center (GLC) at a cost of $15 per person. This is not included as part of the tour price, but is an additional personal expense. The menu is as follows:
Baked Chicken Buffet: 1/4 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Corn, Tossed Salad, Cobbler, Tea, Water, Coffee
There are no other alternatives available. If this is not desirable you are advised to pack your own food for lunch.
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