Peter Frampton Inducted into Music City Walk of Fame
Grammy®-winning guitarist and songwriter Peter Frampton will be officially inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Saturday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.
Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. He has recorded 16 albums, with his most acclaimed being his multi-platinum selling live album Frampton Comes Alive!, which is one of the top-selling live records of all time. He is currently on a world tour in recognition of the 35th anniversary of that famed album. Frampton's Nashville show on this tour, at the Ryman Auditorium on the evening of this Walk of Fame Induction, serves as a charity event benefiting Friends of Radnor Lake.
Supporting Nashville is not new to Frampton. He and many of his band members lived in Nashville for several years and he continues to write, record and rehearse in the city regularly. He has appeared in promotional videos and advertising campaigns for Nashville and also served as the headlining performer for the Music City Jazz & Blues Festival in 2008.
The Music City Walk of Fame is located on Nashville's Music Mile and is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have made significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville. With the addition of Frampton, the Walk of Fame boasts 51 stars.
CMA Awards Show Puts Nashville in National Spotlight
The Country Music Association's 45th Annual CMA Awards show will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 7-10pm (CST) on ABC Television Network.
The star-packed show features live performances from country music's biggest stars throughout the three-hour program, including Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. Nashville's own Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will serve as hosts and are also slated to perform. For a complete listing of nominees and ticket information, go to cmaawards.com.
High School Career Fair Introduces Students to Hospitality Industry
The NCVB is joining with more than 20 other industry partners to showcase potential career paths in the Hospitality Academy of Nashville as part of Metro Nashville Public School's Career Fair on October 27. The event allows 4,000 freshmen to explore each of the six themed academies offered in high schools. The students will use this experience as a key element to determine which themed academy to pursue throughout high school. This is the third year that MNPS has hosted the career fair for freshmen. To learn how your hospitality company can participate, contact Peyton Gibbs at peyton@visitmusiccity.com.
Scarecrows Return to Cheekwood
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum announced the funny and fabulous scarecrows will appear throughout their garden pathways for the month of October. The scarecrows have been decorated by various community members and organizations, and reflect a variety of designs from simple and fun to extremely artistic. While there, stop by the Visitor Services Center to vote on your favorite. For photos and more information, visit cheekwood.org.
Hospitality Industry Recognizes Two Music City Hitmakers
Arthur White, server at Jimmy Kelly's Restaurant, and Joh Adjei of United Cab are the two newest Music City Hitmakers, recognized for their extraordinary customer service.
White, known to patrons of the famous steakhouse as ‘King Arthur,' received multiple nominations from visitors ranging from corporate outings to guests celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.
Adjei's nomination recognized a great act of extreme customer service. Adjei noticed an expensive smartphone in his car after his shift. Adjei went to great efforts after hours to find the owner and return the phone.
Both Hitmaker recipients will receive a $100 restaurant gift card, a lapel pin that distinguishes them as a Music City Hitmaker, admission to area attractions, a certificate of recognition and a video highlight feature on visitmusiccity.com/hitmakers.
The Music City Hitmaker program honors those in the hospitality industry who go above and beyond to provide noteworthy service to visitors. The NCVB program is supported by Wright Travel, Regions Bank, the Nashville Business Journal and the Greater Nashville Hospitality Association.
Industry Indicators
The August 2011 hotel occupancy rate was 69.7 percent, an increase of 17.2 percent compared to August 2010.
The 2011 year-to-date occupancy rate is 68.4 percent, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to 2010.
June and July 2011 hotel tax collections serve as record breakers. June collections were $3,171,589.20, an increase of 39% over June 2010, and represented the largest single month's collection in the city's history. July 2011 collections were $2,850,583.77, an increase of 36% over July 2010. This is the best July on record, and the 7th highest month of collections in Nashville's history. July is the eighth consecutive month of growth for hotel tax collections in Nashville.
Brand Champion - Regions Bank
Regions Bank's 'Free Days' program provides free admission for one day a month to an iconic attraction or entertainment venue in Nashville. From "Hauntings at the Hermitage" to a favorite holiday performance at the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, visitors and locals experience a wide array of artistic and cultural offerings throughout the city. For promoting Nashville's plethora of attractions and entertainment offerings, we congratulate and thank our newest Brand Champion, Regions Bank.
Upcoming Events
New Member Orientation
October 19
NCVB Office
11:30 a.m.
Learn how you can make the most of your membership and maximize your benefits.
RSVP your attendance to Andrea Pinkard.
Sell Nashville
October 27
NCVB Boardroom
7:45 a.m.
Sell Nashville is a bi-monthly meeting that provides insight into current Nashville CVB sales and marketing efforts. This is also an opportunity to share information on upcoming events, exhibits, renovations, etc.
For more information or to sign up for these events, please contact Caroline Smith at caroline@visitmusiccity.com.
Conventions & Meetings Calendar
| Start Date | End Date | Organization | Attendance | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2011 | 10/07/2011 | Advisors Excel | 250 | Sheraton Nashville Downtown |
| 10/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 | Enterprise Wireless | 120 | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel |
| 10/06/2011 | 10/07/2011 | Vanderbilt Urology Soc | 100 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/08/2011 | 10/10/2011 | Aldata Solution, Inc. | 150 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/08/2011 | 10/12/2011 | Epicor | 1500 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/08/2011 | 10/11/2011 | Natl Black Child Development Institute | 1000 | Nashville Convention Center, Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/09/2011 | 10/11/2011 | Natl Community Pharmacists Assn | 2000 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/10/2011 | 10/13/2011 | Materials Technology Institute | 80 | Hutton Hotel |
| 10/10/2011 | 10/12/2011 | Symbion Healthcare | 100 | Union Station Hotel - A Wyndham Historic Hotel |
| 10/11/2011 | 10/14/2011 | Marsh Berry & Company Inc | 250 | Hilton Nashville Downtown |
| 10/11/2011 | 10/15/2011 | Nexstar, Inc | 425 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/11/2011 | 10/13/2011 | USAble Life Ins | 50 | The Hermitage Hotel |
| 10/12/2011 | 10/14/2011 | YMCA of The USA | 65 | Union Station Hotel - A Wyndham Historic Hotel |
| 10/13/2011 | 10/15/2011 | NSA Juice Plus | 6000 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/14/2011 | 10/19/2011 | Distance Education and Training Council | 90 | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel |
| 10/14/2011 | 10/16/2011 | International Smart Tan Network | 3000 | Nashville Convention Center, Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/14/2011 | 10/17/2011 | Intl Sewing Machine Collectors' Soc | 200 | Radisson Hotel at Opryland |
| 10/15/2011 | 10/19/2011 | Infinity Pro Sports | 150 | Nashville Airport Marriott |
| 10/16/2011 | 10/18/2011 | Academy Sports | 320 | Sheraton Nashville Downtown |
| 10/16/2011 | 10/19/2011 | Southern Gas Assn | 125 | Hilton Nashville Downtown |
| 10/17/2011 | 10/20/2011 | GlaxoSmithKline | 900 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/17/2011 | 10/20/2011 | Healthland | 600 | Nashville Convention Center, Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/20/2011 | 10/22/2011 | Christian Adult Higher Education Assn | 15 | Millennium Maxwell House Nashville |
| 10/20/2011 | 10/22/2011 | Natl Assn for Healthcare Quality | 20 | Hilton Nashville Downtown |
| 10/21/2011 | 10/23/2011 | Crown Capital Securities | 80 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/23/2011 | 10/26/2011 | Assn of Millwork Distributors | 500 | Nashville Convention Center, Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/23/2011 | 10/26/2011 | Southeastern Assn of Fish and Wildlife Agencies | 500 | Sheraton Music City Hotel |
| 10/23/2011 | 10/25/2011 | TLC: The Library Corporation | 160 | Doubletree Hotel Downtown Nashville |
| 10/24/2011 | 10/27/2011 | Christian Country Music Assn (CCMA) | 500 | Millennium Maxwell House Nashville |
| 10/24/2011 | 10/27/2011 | HireRight Inc | 150 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/25/2011 | 10/27/2011 | Natl Credit Union Administration | 25 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel |
| 10/25/2011 | 10/28/2011 | Natl Scholarship Providers Assn | 300 | Nashville Airport Marriott |
| 10/27/2011 | 10/30/2011 | International Trauma Life Support | 300 | Nashville Airport Marriott |
| 10/28/2011 | 10/30/2011 | Amer Counseling Assn | 1000 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/30/2011 | 11/01/2011 | Air Natl Guard | 800 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/30/2011 | 11/03/2011 | American Vacuum Society | 2000 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown |
| 10/30/2011 | 11/01/2011 | Intl Bridge, Tunnel, & Turnpike Assn | 200 | Hilton Nashville Downtown |
| 10/31/2011 | 11/05/2011 | Amer Assn of Code Enforcement | 150 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 10/31/2011 | 11/03/2011 | Planetree Orgn | 1000 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center |
| 11/01/2011 | 11/06/2011 | Amer Bar Assn | 225 | Hilton Nashville Downtown |
| 11/02/2011 | 11/05/2011 | Natl Assn for the Dually Diagnosed | 450 | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel |
