Annual Meeting
ACVP
American College of Veterinary Pathologists
2424 American Lane
Madison, WI 53704
Telephone: +1-608-443-2466
Fax: +1-608-443-2474
email: info@acvp.org
Tours of Nashville
TOUR #1: Historic Franklin
TOUR #2: Music City Swing Driving Tour
TOUR #3: Nash Trash Tours with Sheri Lynn and Brenda Kay
TOUR #1: Historic Franklin
Monday, December 5, 2011
1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Carter House
What the Carter House doesn't have in size, it more than compensates for in historical significance. During the Civil War's pivotal Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864, bullets whizzed all around the yard and garden of the compact, elegant Carter House, which served as a command post. Now open to the public, this Classic Revival, red brick home, stands as a testament to stability, although the house and several outbuildings bear the scars of battle. Completed in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, Carter House serves as a crucial link in the story of the Battle of Franklin. The fully restored house, a must-see for anyone interested in history, displays fine period architecture and furnishings. On the grounds, guests will find a museum, gift shop, smokehouse, kitchen, slave cabin, and visitor center.
Next ACVP guests will enjoy a driving tour of Franklin, TN. The 15-block original downtown area of Franklin dates from 1799, and the history shows! Franklin is a Tennessee Main Street Community under the National Trust for Historic Preservation and its public square provides quarters for retailers, bankers, attorneys and residents. ACVP guests will enjoy the charming downtown area with its restored and renovated 19th century homes and shops. The entire downtown area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Franklin's Main Street is lined with specialty shops, antique stores, and restaurants and its close proximity to Nashville further enhances its recreation and entertainment fare. One of the reasons Franklin is called the prettiest town in Tennessee is its historic public square, with a Confederate soldier at its center and a sweep of lovely Victorian and modern buildings along Main Street, which boasts some of the loveliest architecture to be found anywhere. A recently completed Streetscape project complements the architecture with appropriate lighting, plantings and public improvements. In 1995, the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Franklin one of five “Great American Main Street” Awards for its outstanding downtown revitalization. Franklin earned the honor in a nationwide competition with other towns and cities. Franklin was also the site of a major battle of Civil War.
Next stop in Franklin, is the Carnton Plantation. Possibly, the five bloodiest hours of America's Civil War took place here at the Battle of Franklin. On November 30, 1864, Carnton was occupied by Confederate troops moving toward the well-entrenched Federal army. A devastating battle ensued. Later, the mansion housed hundreds of the more than 6,000 Confederate casualties from that battle. Adjoining the property is the largest private Confederate cemetery in America.
Enjoy your tour of Franklin and find out why Franklin is ranked one of the 10 best small towns in America!
Price: $63 per person. Price based on a minimum of 30 people.
Preliminary Schedule:
1:30 pm Group departs hotel for Franklin, TN.
2:10 pm Group arrives at Carter House. Tour begins.
3:15 pm Tour ends. Driving tour begins.
3:30 pm Group arrives at Carnton Plantation for tour.
4:45 pm Group departs for hotel.
5:30 pm Group arrives at hotel.
TOUR #2: Music City Swing Driving Tour
Monday, December 5, 2011
1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
On this exciting driving tour, guests will see the many surprising facets of Music City, USA and the Volunteer State. We will blend old and new, country music and culture as you travel around the sights and sounds of Nashville.
As you pull away from your hotel our tour guide will test your “Nashville IQ” with some fun facts and figures about Music City! Can you name another nickname for Nashville besides “Music City USA”? Do you know the top five industries of Nashville--number one is not what you think it is!
We begin our driving tour with the journey down world-famous Music Row. Record labels, publishing houses and booking agencies are located here on the “row.” Keep your eye out the window; you never know whom you might see!
We head towards downtown on Broadway we drive past the Union Station Hotel, formerly the train station and now a National Historic Landmark and a luxury hotel. Just next door is the new Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville’s newest treasure.
4th Avenue takes us past the new Country Music Hall of Fame, our first stop today. The Country Music Hall of Fame is the largest popular culture research organization in the world dedicated to a single form of American music.
Inside, in an expanse more than twice the size of the original museum's gallery spaces, the Country Music Hall of Fame presents the crown jewels of its million-item collection to illustrate a story told through the turns of two centuries.
After leaving the Country Music Hall of Fame, our next stop is the Ryman Auditorium.
We’ll cross Broadway at 5th Avenue and see the Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry, the longest running radio program in the world. You’ll hear the story of riverboat captain Tom Ryman and his finding of religion and the building of the Union Gospel Tabernacle.
Just across the alley from the Ryman is Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a Nashville honkey-tonk. Performers at the Opry used to sneak over between shows to partake of the libations. Willie Nelson lived upstairs above the bar when he first came to Nashville.
Historic 2nd Avenue is home to the Wildhorse Saloon.
8th Avenue takes us to the Bicentennial Mall, opened in 1996 in honor of the state’s 200th birthday! The Bicentennial Mall is the last stop today for guests. The 19-acre park gives visitors a taste of Tennessee’s history and natural wonder. Stop in the visitors center/gift shop prior to your walking tour. Some of the features are the “Tennessee Map Plaza”, a 200-foot granite map highlighting the major roads, 95 counties, rivers and interesting geographic formations of each county; the “Rivers of Tennessee Fountains”, 31 vertical water fountains, one for each predominant Tennessee waterway; the “Walkway of the Counties”, a walkway containing a time capsule that will be opened 2096 at the Tricentennial, from each of the state’s 95 counties; the “World War II Memorial” features an 18,000 pound granite globe floating on 1/8 inch of water. The countries on the globe are as they were during the war. A bench nearby honor the seven Congressional Medal of Honor winners from Tennessee. Make a point to see “The Carillons.” 95 bells salute Tennessee’s musical heritage. At the top of every hour the bells play “The Tennessee Waltz” and one song representing each of the three regions of the state. The Farmer’s Market is located just next door to the Mall. Guests can purchase some fresh farm produce or other goodies before we continue our tour.
We will make the short drive past the War Memorial Auditorium and the Tennessee State Capitol. The architect is buried in the building! You have been able to see the Capitol, sitting up on the hill, from the Bicentennial Mall. Located just across the War Memorial Plaza is the Tennessee State Museum. The Museum offers more than 60,00 square feet of exhibits tracing the history of Tennessee and the nation from prehistoric days through the Civil War and into the 1900’s. Treasures include bones from a mastadon that roamed Tennessee 10,000 years ago; a sword surrendered by the British during the Revolutionary War; the 1829 inaugural hat of Andrew Jackson; the quill pen used by President James K. Polk to sign the 1848 peace treaty with Mexico; the 3,300 year old Egyptian mummy brought to Tennessee in 1860; President Andrew Johnson’s piano and Nathan Bedford Forrest’s revolver.
Guests will see the Hermitage Hotel, home to the women’s suffragette movement and legendary pool shark, Minnesota Fats.
We’ll drive past the new downtown public library. Broadway takes us past the Gaylord Entertainment Center, home of the NHL Nashville Predators.
We’ll journey down First Avenue past Ft. Nashboro; you’ll hear about James Robertson and the settlers who arrived on Christmas day 1779. We hope you’ve enjoyed your day in Nashville. Surprising in its diversity, Nashville continuously amazes and intrigues visitors by its contrasts and contradictions.
Price: $69.00 per person plus tax. Price based on a minimum of 30 people.
Preliminary Schedule:
1:30 pm Depart for the Ryman.
1:45 pm Arrive at the Ryman. Begin Backstage Guided Tour.
3:00 pm Depart for Country Music Hall of Fame.
3:15 pm Arrive at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tour begins.
3:30 pm Driving Tour begins. Arrive at Bicentennial Mall. Guests are free to tour and shop at Farmers Market.
4:45 pm Tour ends. Group departs for hotel.
5:00 pm Return to hotel.
TOUR #3: Nash Trash Tours with Sheri Lynn and Brenda Kay
Monday, December 5, 2011
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Pricing: $45 per person (32 person maximum)
The Original NashTrash Tour is a one-of-a-kind country musical-comedy extravaganza. Hop on the Big Pink Bus and Sheri Lynn & Brenda Kay (the Jugg Sisters) will dish the dirt on your favorite polyester, double-knit, sequined country music legends. And there's as much going on inside the bus as outside it...you'll laugh 'til yer face hurts!
The 90-minute tour travels through downtown Nashville. You ride past major country music institutions like the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame and then cruise along legendary Music Row before returning to the Renaissance Hotel.
This is an adults-only comedy show, so kids under age 13 are not allowed (this includes infants).
Only register for this tour if you are ready for politically incorrect language and lots of laughs. Visit their website at www.nashtrash.com for more information. (Not recommended for sensitive people.)