Area Code
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City Information
Tennessee Information
Maps of the City
24-Hour Information Line
Useful Addresses
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Medical Treatment
24-Hour Pharmacies
Sales Tax
Churches
Laws
Radio Stations
Television
Newspapers
International Services
Visitor Service for the Disabled
Area Code
There are two area codes for middle Tennessee. Nashville is under the 615
prefix, while the rest of middle Tennessee is now 931.
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City Information
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau operates two easy-to-find information
centers. Directions to the Center: Please see Nashville Map Also From I-40, take Broadway
Exit (209A) and follow signs to downtown Nashville Arena and Visitor Center. From I-65 to
I-24, Exit James Robertson Parkway and turn toward downtown, following signs to Fourth
Avenue. Turn left on Fourth Avenue and follow signs through downtown to Demonbreun. Turn
right on Demonbreun, go 1 block and turn right on Fifth Avenue until you see the Nashville
Arena and Visitor CenterThere is a walk-up booth at the Chamber's main office at 161
Fourth Ave. N. (259-4700). The main center is located at exit 5th and Broadway in the
Nashville Arena and is open seven days a week during daylight hours.(259-4747).
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Tennessee Information
For information on other areas in Tennessee, contact the Tennessee Department of
Tourist Development, P.O. Box 23170 (37202); (615) 741-2158; FAX (615) 741-7225.
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Maps of the City
Nashville city maps can be found at the Chamber of Commerce, 161 Fourth Ave. N., and
the Tourist Information Center or at almost any bank branch.
Also, be sure to check out The Map Of the City found here on
NashvilleNet.com!
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24-Hour Info Line
Call 244-9393 for weather, entertainment, events calendar and sports scores.
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Useful Addresses
AAA Auto Club South
2501 Hillsboro Road (37212); 297-7700.
Better Business Bureau
1 Commerce Place (37239); 242-4222.
Chamber of Commerce
161 Fourth Ave. N. (37219); 259-4755.
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
161 Fourth Ave. N. (37219); 259-4700.
Tourist Information Center
Exit 85 off I-65; 259-4747.
Travelers' Aid of the Nashville Union Mission
129 Seventh Ave. S. (37203); 780-9471.
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Emergency Phone Numbers
Police, fire or ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
TN Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .741-2060
FBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292-5159
Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .322-6435
Davidson County Rescue Squad . . . . . . . . . 226-0462
After 4 pm and on weekends, dial 911.
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Emergency Medical Treatment
For ambulance service, dial 911 in Nashville and Davidson County.
The following hospitals offer emergency medical treatment:
Baptist Hospital (Vanderbilt area): 329-5555 (general information), 329-5114 (ER).
HCA West Side Hospital (west Nashville): 342-1000.
Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital (downtown area): 862-4000.
Nashville Memorial Hospital (north Nashville area): 865-3511 (general information),
865-3485 (ER).
Summit Medical Center (Hermitage): 316-3000 (general information), 316-3150 (ER).
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (downtown/Vanderbilt area): 322-5000.
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24-Hour Pharmacies
Revco
303 East Thompson Lane; 361-3636
Walgreens
517 Donelson Pike 883-5108
5412 Charlotte Ave. 298-5594
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Sales Tax
In Nashville, the combined rate of state and local sales taxes is 8.25 percent. Sales
tax is applicable to all amusement, recreation and entertainment services. Many places
have the tax already added into their admission prices. (Tax rates may vary slightly
outside Davidson County.)
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LAWS
Liquor Laws
The legal drinking age in Tennessee is 21. Bars are permitted to stay open until 3 am
seven days a week. Liquor and wine are sold through package stores in quantity. Both can
be purchased at grocery, drug and package stores.
DUI Law
Tennessee has one of the strictest DUI laws in the United States. A first time DUI
conviction constitutes a minimum of either 48 hours in jail or 200 hours of community
service, receive an 11 month/29 day suspended sentence and probation, be assessed a $350
fine plus court costs, attend a mandatory alcohol abuse treatment program and lose your
license for one year. Tennessee law also states a person who is DUI and has a child under
12 in the car may be charged with felony child endangerment.
Traffic Laws
Right turns on red lights are legal at most intersections unless otherwise posted;
yield to pedestrians in the walkway and to vehicles that have a green light. Children
under four years of age are required to be in a restraint while in the car. Parking in
downtown Nashville is available in municipal and private parking garages and lots. Meters
are located along many downtown streets. Several downtown meters have a prohibitive
parking sign effective during the morning rush hours of 7-9 am and afternoon rush hours of
4-5:30 pm. Please check before parking during this time period.
In critical areas, vehicles parked illegally may be cited for a fine and towed away. The
minimum fee to release an impounded car is $45, cash only (most fines are $25 and up). The
tow-in lot is located at 11 Russell St., 862-7800, and is open 24 hours a day.
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Radio Stations
Country
Rock
Jazz
Christian
Other Nashville Stations
AM
WAKM 950 Modern Country
WAMB 1160 Non-rock Hits
WENO 760 Southern Gospel
WGNS 1450 Talk Radio
WIZO 1380 Oldies
WKDA 1240 CNN News
WLAC 1510 News/Talk
WMBD 880 Black Contemporary
WMTS 810 Easy Country
WNAH 1360 Southern & Top 40 Gospel
WNQM 1300 Christian
WSM 650 Country
WVOL 1470 Soul
WYFN 980 Christian
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Broadcast Television
WKRN Channel 2 (ABC)
WSMV Channel 4 (NBC)
WTVF Channel 5 (CBS)
WZTV Channel 17 (FOX)
WDCN Channel 8 (PBS)
WXMT Channel 30 (Independent)
WHTN Channel 39 (Independent)
Newspapers
Daily:
The Tennessean- morning and Sunday.
In-depth entertainment listings in Sunday Showcase; Friday edition contains Opry line-up.
Weekly and Monthly:
INREVIEW - Nashville weekly reviewing news, the week's events and performances in Nashville. It's known for it's engaging, "cut to the chase" style free newstand distribution
Metropolitan Times-Nashville's "alternative"
weekly, representing Nashville's black community since 1980. Distribution Wednesdays.
Free.
Music City Entertainment Guide-an in-depth weekly designed for visitors featuring
music, theater, events and more. Distributed through area hotels and attractions, as well
as through the Nashville CVB, every Friday, April-Sept. and every other Friday Oct.-March.
Free.
Nashville Business Journal-business
publication covering industry, commerce and finance, with arts and entertainment section.
Distribution Mondays. Newsstand price: $1.
Nashville Parent - weekly devoted to
parenting in Nashville free newstand distribution
Nashville Pride-multi-informational newspaper read by a large
portion of the African American community. Distribution Fridays. Newsstand price: 50
cents.
Nashville Scene-witty, alternative, bold,
youthful, "shameless" metropolitan weekly featuring one of the city's most
in-depth events calendars. Distribution Wednesdays. Free.
Nashville Woman - weekly devoted to women's issues in the Nashville area free
newstand distribution
Tennessee Tribune-Multi-cultural, practical news and informational monthly with an emphasis on Middle Tennessee. Distribution Thursdays. Newsstand price: $1.
The Thrifty Nickel - weekly ad & classified paper
distributed every Thursday free newstand distribution
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International Services
Foreign Money Exchange
First American Bank
Downtown and most branch offices; 748-2941.
Nashville International Airport
Wright Travel Business Center; 275-2660.
SunTrust
Downtown and airport locations; 748-4832.
Passport Information
If you have a problem with your passport (lost or stolen), please contact your
country's consulate in Washington, D.C. You can find the correct phone number by dialing
Washington, D.C., information; (202) 555-1212.
Translation Services
Language Services
2200 21st Ave. S., Suite 224 (37212)
(615) 292-7916
Step-on guides, tour guides and technical visits. Language Services will provide a guide
to translate for groups or individuals. Accredited by the American Translators
Association.
NIS International Services
1321 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 610 (37217)
(615) 370-3748
Specializing in Japanese interpreting, translating and consulting services. Area and
technical tours, business and technical documents. Step-on guides available. Translators
for groups and individuals. Accredited by the American Translators Association.
Interlang
6716 Currywood Drive, (37205)
(615) 356-9251; FAX (615) 356-9237
Expert Spanish and French translating and interpreting, deadlines guaranteed, NAFTA
oriented.
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Visitor Services for the Disabled
Disability Information Office 25 Middleton St. (37210)
(615) 862-6492 (information & referral office)
last updated August 25, 1998, DW
