Love and Honor: Music City

6 p.m., Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway
$85 per person, transportation on your own

Join us for a Miami outing to cheer on the Nashville Predators versus the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena. Our seats will be located in the Bud Light Fan Zone (319), a unique seating area at the south end of the venue with an outstanding view. Tickets will be electronically transferred.
(Limit 30 people)

8:30-10 a.m., Radnor Room, Westin Nashville
$25 per person, includes breakfast, program, and networking
The Westin offers an event parking rate of $10

Miami professor and renowned musicologist Dr. Tammy Kernodle will present a talk entitled Enduring Melodies: The Legacy of Women Musicians in Nashville. The talk examines the expansive, but often forgotten musical legacies of pianist and singer Ella Sheppard, guitarist and singer Maybelle Carter, and guitarist Velma Smith as means of understanding how women musicians contributed to the formation of American popular music and the globalization of that culture. With time for networking before and after the program, come enjoy a breakfast buffet and conversation with fellow Miami women from Nashville and beyond.
(Limit 50 people)

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 110 Leake Ave.
$75 per person, includes tours, lunch, wine tasting, and group transportation to and from the Westin.
Optional docent gratuity not included

Enjoy a Southern-inspired lunch and complimentary wine tasting, and explore the history of Belle Meade in two tours. The Mansion Tour shares the century-long history of Belle Meade through the stories and experiences of the Harding and Jackson families, as well as the women, men, and children who labored here. The Journey to Jubilee Tour invites discussion and explores the stories of the enslaved African Americans who were brought to, and born at, Belle Meade from 1807 through the years following Emancipation. We will depart the hotel at 9:30 a.m. and return by 2 p.m. 
(Limit 45 people)

11 a.m. to noon (offered Friday and Saturday), 116 5th Ave. North
$35 per person
Walking group departs from the Westin (approximately 0.6 miles), public parking options available nearby

Over 130 years, Ryman Auditorium has transformed from a religious entity to one of the most revered music venues in the world. Whether serving as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, the home of the Grand Ole Opry, or the world-renowned concert hall it is today, the Ryman has always held a sacred space for those looking for revelation, inspiration, and entertainment. On this one-hour guided tour exclusively for Miamians, guests will hear insider stories about the venue’s iconic performances and the stars who have taken its stage, will view star-studded exhibits, and will have exclusive photo opportunities.
(Limit 25 people)

3-4 p.m., Goo Goo Chocolate Co., 116 3rd Ave. South
$55 per person
Walking group departs from the Westin (approximately 0.6 miles), public parking options available nearby

This excursion is a total chocolate-covered adventure! Known as “Nashville’s Official Candy,” Goo Goo Clusters were created in 1912 in a copper kettle at the Standard Candy Company at Clark and First Avenue in Nashville. The one-hour Taste of Goo Goo experience includes a chocolate tasting, deep dive into the 111-year history of Goo Goo Clusters, hands-on candy making, plus a take home apron and a selection of classic clusters: caramel, marshmallow nougat, fresh roasted peanuts, and real milk chocolate. In addition to the treats, each participant will receive 10% off any same-day purchase in the store.
(Limit 24 people)

5:30-7:30 p.m., Frist Art Museum
$60 per person (Included in initial registration fee)

Frist Art Museum 
919 Broadway, Nashville, 37203
Auditorium - Parking included 

Miami University is coming to Nashville! Join us at Frist Art Museum on March 1 to celebrate Miami being in the Music City.

Hang out in the heart of Nashville with Miamians from near and far, including Miami University President Greg Crawford and University Ambassador Renate Crawford. Join the party that includes wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. And don’t forget to pick up your exclusive Miami University Love and Honor: Music City poster designed and printed by iconic Nashville letterpress studio Hatch Show Print!

Register before Feb 15.

9:30 a.m. to noon, 510 Broadway
$40 per person
Walking group departs from the Westin (approximately 0.6 miles), public parking options available nearby. The pre-tour lecture will take place at the Westin from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present. Miami professor and renowned musicologist Dr. Tammy Kernodle will offer a lecture entitled Nashville’s Black Music History, which chronicles the history of black music making in Nashville from the rise of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in 1871 to contemporary musicians who have contributed to the progression of gospel, soul, and country music. This lecture will take place in the Radnor room at the Westin. After the lecture, the group will walk to NMAAM together before taking a docent-led tour. 

After the lecture, participants will take a docent-led interactive tour of the museum and will enjoy personal time to explore on their own.
(Limit 50 people)

11 a.m. to noon (offered Friday and Saturday), 116 5th Ave. North
$35 per person
Walking group departs from the Westin (approximately .6 miles), public parking options available nearby

Over 130 years, Ryman Auditorium has transformed from a religious entity to one of the most revered music venues in the world. Whether serving as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, the home of the Grand Ole Opry, or the world-renowned concert hall it is today, the Ryman has always been a sacred space for those looking for revelation, inspiration, and entertainment. On this one-hour guided tour exclusively for Miamians, guests will hear insider stories about the venue’s iconic performances and the stars who have taken its stage, will view star-studded exhibits, and will have exclusive photo opportunities.
(Limit 25 people)

1-3 p.m., 222 Rep. John Lewis Way South
$70 per person, includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame for the day
Walking group departs from the Westin (approximately 0.4 miles), public parking options available

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, often called the “Smithsonian of country music,” is celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historically important artifacts related to country music. Starting with Stories Behind the Songs, our group will discover the stories behind the music you love in a private session with one of Nashville’s hit-making songwriters. This intimate session allows the rare opportunity to hear hits as they were originally written. The writer demonstrates to the group how a song is created from concept to hit. After the session, join the writer for a meet and greet and autograph signing. After the songwriting session, participants can explore the museum at their leisure. (No group return)
*Must meet registration minimum for program to occur.

The 3:30 p.m. event is SOLD OUT. Space is available in the 1 p.m. tour only.

1-3 p.m., 1414 Clinton St.
3:30-5:30 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
$60 per person, includes tour, tasting and round-trip transportation from the Westin

A quick stop from downtown Nashville to Marathon Village takes visitors back in time as they step foot inside Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. Digging into the past didn’t turn up skeletons and scandals for brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson; more like sour mash and stills. After discovering their triple great-grandfather ran one of the most successful whiskey distilleries in pre-prohibition America, the brothers vowed to revive the since-forgotten family business. Come along for a distillery tour, followed by a tasting and light bites. As a bonus to our attendees, Miami professor Dr. Mike Crowder will join us to talk about the chemistry of and stories about Tennessee whiskeys and bourbon, and share details of related research happening at Miami. Each participant will receive a Miami Glencairn tasting glass.

(Limit 25 people per time slot)

2-4 p.m., 224 Rep. John Lewis Way South
$80 per person
Walking group departs from the Westin (approximately 0.4 miles), public parking options available

As one of America’s oldest working letterpress print shops, Hatch Show Print has played a significant role in shaping the visual language of Music City since 1879. This private “Block Party” is a two-hour program where guests hand-print carvings from a 144-year-old collection onto various paper sizes, tote bags, pencil pouches, tea towels, and T-shirts. We’ll begin the experience with a brief introduction of Hatch Show Print’s history in music city. They say folks do get inky – that’s part of the fun (but we get to wear aprons)! We’ll create as much as we want in the two hours and then the Hatch team will pack up our inky projects for safe travel. Every participant receives a souvenir Block Party poster as well as a 10% discount in the retail store. 
(Limit 12 people)

Items will take 24 hours to dry and Hatch Show Print recommends visitors take their posters out to cure in the air overnight to avoid sticking together while drying. Please be aware Hatch does not pull any type for this program; people cannot typeset their name, anniversary, or favorite artist. There are carved taglines that read things like Rodeo, Nashville, TN, Circus, Baseball, and other words available for printing. 

6 p.m.
Registration for this event is free, but guests will have to pay for their meal.

Come mingle and fellowship with Black alumni at the Black owned restaurant Soul in Nashville! Soul is an immersive, multi-sensory dining experience that will tantalize all senses, invigorate emotions, and take guests on an unforgettable dining journey.

7-9 p.m., various locations
Free event. Registration required. Pay on own at each location.

From iconic spots like Tootsies, Legends, The Stage, and Nudies to newer celebrity-owned establishments including Luke’s 32 Bridge, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, Ole Red, and Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa, there’s no shortage of places to see and be seen on a night of fun on Lower Broadway. A walking group will depart from the Westin led by local Miamians. While there’s no charge for this outing, registration is requested. Free time on your own after the last stop.