Wow- today was completely exhausting! We walked ALL over downtown Nashville- and now my feet are propped up on a pillow! I want to share all that we did today!
Visited the Omni Hotel:
Because the Hotel Managers originally told my professor we would NOT be allowed to walk around the hotel, I did not take any pictures here. These are the renderings from the conceptual designs of the hotel. The hotel looks just like them! It was beautiful! The hotel opened a week ago.
Lobby of the Omni Hotel.
Another view of the Lobby of the Omni Hotel.
The Omni Hotel Pool.
And my beautiful professor!
Visited the Nashville Music City Center:
The Green Roof at the Music City Center.
Conference Rooms at the Music City Center.
Artwork at the Music City Center! Those instruments are all to scale- it was incredible!
That’s ALL paper- artwork at the Music City Center! Please excuse my poor picture taking skills!
Lighting at the Nashville Music City Center!
Close up of the Lighting at the Nashville Music City Center.
Visited The Hermitage Hotel:
Casually getting our shoes shined in the 1930s Art Deco Men’s Restroom. That’s my friend Sara!
The 1930s Art Deco Men’s Bathroom at The Hermitage Hotel. Yep- that’s a urinal!
The 1930s Art Deco Men’s Bathroom at The Hermitage Hotel. Love that black and green toilet!
Ceiling detail from the lobby of The Hermitage Hotel.
The ceiling of the Grand Ballroom in The Hermitage Hotel. Look at all that Greek Key! The light fixture is original to the hotel.
Grand Ballroom at The Hermitage Hotel. The walls were crafted in Russia and are original to the hotel. They were made by the same people who did the walls on the upper deck suites on the Titanic! AMAZING!
The lobby ceiling at The Hermitage Hotel.
Had Lunch:
We went to Pub 5 for some amazing sandwiches, burgers, salad, and pasta!
Really cool industrial lighting at PUB 5.
After lunch we walked around downtown and saw the Tennessee Titans’ Stadium. Right on the River!
I got my girl a pair of Cow Girl Boots! I can’t wait to see her reaction when I get back home and give them to her 🙂
We met Elvis!!!!
Visited The Ryman:
We went on a Backstage Tour! We learned a lot about the history of The Ryman and Country Music!
And saw the AT&T “Batman” building!
Visited the Union Station Hotel:
The Union Station Hotel- Which used to be the Railroad Station for Nashville!
And then we went back to Opryland:
As we were walking back to catch the bus, I took a quick picture of Broadway Street!
I can’t wait for tomorrow! Today was so much fun!
Kathryn R Jones 