Line Dancing Lessons

(Sunday 9/15 at 11:30 am)

What’s the best thing besides country music? Country Line Dancing!  We start off with a demonstration of three beginner level line dances, and as a group you choose which dance you want to learn. After learning the first dance, we push you into a much more advanced dance, we give you 3 more options!

We then do a review, where we film all the dances that you learn for your take-home keepsake! Dress to boogie – jeans, boots and cowboy hat recommended.

11 miles/25+ min drive from hotel, 1 hour class

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

(choice of Sunday 9/15 at 2:00 pm or Tuesday 9/17 at 2:00 pm)

Experience the magic of Nashville with admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Hatch how Print Tour and the Historic RCA Studio B Tour. Inside the museum’s galleries, explore the stories and stars that shaped country music history. Filled with personal artifacts, instruments, stagewear, and more, our exhibitions span from country music’s pre-commercial roots through its vibrant life today. During a hands-on Hatch Show Print Tour, you’ll learn about the letterpress print shop’s 140-plus year history, get a behind the scenes look at the show-poster creation process, and hand-print your own letterpress poster. Historic RCA Studio B Tours transport guests back to moments that made history – you’ll stand right where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, and other greats recorded hits, and hear stories and songs born in this historically important studio.

11 miles/25+ min drive from hotel, Allow 4 hours to experience the entire tour

Nashville Pedal Tour

(Monday 9/16 at 11:00 am)

See where Music City gets its name. Pedal Lower Broadway on this easy-to pedal, portable tavern! We will cruise by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Walk of Fame, the Cumberland Riverfront, and more, with photo stops to commemorate your day! Dress comfortably, high-heels discouraged. Riders must be 21 or older. BYOB (no glass, beverages available for purchase at start of tour).

11 miles/25+ min drive from hotel, 90 minute tour

Opryland Back Stage Tour

(Tuesday 9/17 at 10:00 am)

Take it all in: the sights, the sounds, and the stories that only happen backstage – before the country music magic happens onstage. Come on over, hang out behind the scenes, and let us introduce you to our famous friends at this star-studded tour exhibit. There’s simply nothing else like it. See the Artist Entrance, where stars walk into the world famous Opry House each night, hear stories about the Opry and country music greats with exclusive photos from the Opry’s biggest moments and hang out where the stars gather before the show.

Walk from hotel, 1 hour tour

 

Travel is not included in ticket cost, the Gaylord Opryland can assist in arranging taxi service, Uber/Lyft is also available. Note travel times for all activities and plan to arrive at least 15-30 min prior to start times listed.

 

Pricing and Registration

Spouses/significant other/partner must be registered to attend conference functions. We offer three levels of participation. (Social, Enhance and Premier) Registered guests must wear a badge when attending a conference function. Badges will indicate access level and be monitored by staff. Spouse/Guest/Partner must not be a co-worker.

• $175 Social Functions Pass – attend all social functions of the conference (receptions, breakfast, lunches)
• $595 Enhanced Guest Pass – attend all social functions of the conference plus all main ballroom platform sessions
• $850 Premier Guest Pass* – attend all social functions, main ballroom platform sessions , and guest activities ticket packet
  • Line Dancing Lessons – Sunday 9/15 at 11:30 am
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum – choice of Sunday 9/15 at 2 pm or Tuesday 9/17 at 2pm
  • Nashville Pedal Tour – Monday 9/16 at 11 am
  • Opryland Back Stage Tour – Tuesday 9/17 at 10 am

*There are no refunds issued for the Premier Guest Pass