Transportation

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|| Airlines | Car Rental | Limo & VIP Transportation | Private Aircraft Service ||
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Airlines

American/American Eagle
Reservations/Information: 1-800-433-7300
City Ticket Office, Renaissance Nashville Hotel: 1-800-433-7300
City Ticket Office, The Mall at Green Hills: 1-800-433-7300
Regional Sales Office: 871-8031
Airport General Manager: 275-3031

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Reservations/Information: 1-800-221-1212

Nashville Air
Nashville's own passenger airline.
Reservations/Information: 742-9041
Corporate Office: 742-6455; FAX 742-1675

Northwest Airlines
Reservations/Information: 1-800-225-2525 (domestic)
Reservations/Information: 1-800-447-4747 (international)

Southwest Airlines
Reservations/Information: 1-800-435-9792
Sales Office: 872-7709

Trans World Airlines (TWA)
Reservations/Information: 1-800-221-2000

United Airlines
Reservations/Information: 1-800-241-6522

USAir
Reservations/Information: 361-4030
District Sales Office: 254-3096

ValuJet Airlines
Reservations/Information: 1-800-VALUJET
Nashville International Airport: 275-2389

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Car Rental

Avis Rent-A-Car
International Airport: 361-1212

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Nashville
Local Reservations: 366-0800
International Airport: 366-0822
Downtown, 1406 Broadway: 366-0806
Ramada Inn at Music Valley: 885-3999
Opryland Hotel: 871-5874
If calling from out of town: 1-800-527-0700

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Airport/Elm Hill Pike: 872-7722
Downtown/Division Street: 254-6181
Check phone book for 10 other locations.

Hertz Rent-A-Car
International Airport: 361-3131; 1-800-654-3131

National Car Rental
International Airport: 361-7467; 1-800-227-7368; FAX 360-8605

Payless Car, Van and Truck Rental
International Airport: 275-4280
733 Briley Pkwy. (Ramada Inn Airport/Briley Parkway): 366-6666

Tennessee Car & Van Rental
2425 Lebanon Road: 885-1632

Thrifty Car Rental
1315 Vultee Blvd. (at Briley Parkway): 361-6050
International Airport: 275-4257

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Limo & VIP Transportation

Affordable Limousines
325 Leafland Ave.; 256-8677; FAX 742-3245
"Limousines at affordable prices." Features the only vintage 1960 Bentley in the area; $125 per hour. Limousines and vans rent for $55 per hour, includes gratuity. Require credit card guarantee or 1/2 deposit. Cancellation within 24 hours incurs a one hour payment penalty.

Black Tie Limousines, Inc.
2129 Utopia Ave.; 254-1254; FAX 254-6052
Prestigious limousines for all occasions. Service to and from Airport, weddings, proms, nights on the town, concerts and more. $40 per hour plus 20% gratuity Monday-Thursday; $45 per hour plus 20% gratuity Friday-Sunday. Two-hour minimum.

Capitol Limousines
2975 Elm Hill Pike; 248-6522; 1-800-232-1622 (US & Canada); FAX 248-6009
Specializing in corporate and personal productive transportation. Full service and reliable with an exclusive fleet of Lincoln stretch and super stretch town cars.

Country Music Limousine
226-9692
Enjoy star treatment in a luxury limo with cellular phone, bar and moon roof in stretch limo with privacy divider.

Hemphill Brothers Coach Company
7471 Old Hickory Blvd.; 868-5596; FAX 860-3169
Luxury coaches seating 15 people. Leasing, sales and interiors.

Limousines By Mr. Mel Inc.
6309 Nolensville Road; 781-8320; FAX 834-7100
Dependable first class service. Corporate rates, airport service, stretch limousines for any occasion. Six passengers $50; eight passengers $60; 10 passengers $70. Deposit required, 48 hour cancellation notice.

The Limousine Connection of Nashville, Inc.
317 Air Freight Blvd.; 360-8700; 1-800-394-7433
No matter what time of day or night, call The Limousine Connection for all your luxury passenger needs. Nashville's only limousine company with 24-hour dispatch. Let our professional chauffeurs take care of your transportation needs. Our all-new fleet includes eight-passenger and six-passenger limousines (all with full amenities), corporate sedans and vans.

Music Row Limousines and Corporate Sedan Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 110459; 242-4866
"Nashville knows Music Row...Music Row knows Nashville." Enjoy a private tour with highly qualified guides or an evening on the town. Fleet includes super stretch eight-passenger limousines, six-passenger limousines, 15- or 7-passenger vans and corporate sedans. All limousines are equipped with TV, VCR, stereo, wet bar, privacy panels, tinted windows and intercom systems. Smoking and non-smoking limos available.

Phantom Coaches
10030 Cainsville Road, 286-2049; FAX 286-2099
Arrive in style. Nashville's newest 25- passenger, 40-foot luxury lounge coach is available for hourly, daily or weekly leases. Coach includes a full galley, satellite receiver, two televisions and stereo with CD. All prices include driver and fuel. Hostess and catering available.

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Private Aircraft Service

Aviation Associates, Inc.
889-3100; FAX 391-0945

Signature Flight Support
801 Hangar Lane
361-3000; FAX 361-1857

Stevens Aviation, Inc.
360-8100; FAX 360-8111
Maintenance: 360-8134
Charter: 1-800-FLY STEVENS

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Airport Transportation

Bus
MTA bus departures connect the International Airport and downtown Nashville between the hours of 8:13 am and 10:35 pm weekdays; departures at varying times on weekends. Fare is $1.30 each way, exact change required. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes. Downtown departure is from Shelter C on Deaderick Street. For schedule information, call 862-5950 (weekdays 6:30 am-6 pm).

Shuttle
Gray Line Downtown Airport Express
275-1180; 1-800-669-9463
Shuttle from International Airport to downtown hotels. Hours: daily 6 am-11 pm.

Taxicab
The metered fare from the airport to either downtown or Opryland is about $17 per carload with a 50-cent charge for each additional passenger. Taxis are available on the ground level of the airport terminal.

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Taxis

Allied Taxi
2819 Lebanon Road; 244-7433

Music City Taxi
262-0451; 1-800-359-9692

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River Taxis

Opryland USA - River Taxis
2802 Opryland Drive; 889-6611
Two 57-foot boats transport 100 passengers each on the Cumberland River, giving guests access from Opryland USA to Nashville's riverfront area. The taxis cruise daily, year-round. Schedules vary with the season. Rates: $6.99 one-way adults; $4.99 one-way children (4-11); $10.99 round trip adults; $7.99 round-trip children (4-11); plus tax. Tickets can be purchased at any Opryland Ticket and Information booth, the Ryman Auditorium or by calling 889-6611.

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Bus Transportation

Local Routes

Metropolitan Transit Authority
Regular services: 862-5950
Regular adult base fare is $1.30; exact change required. Weekly pass: $14, unlimited rides on all MTA buses and trolleys for seven days (Sunday-Saturday); picture ID required. Ask your hotel's front desk or call for information on regular bus services which stop at or near local attractions.

Nashville Trolley Co.
Information: 862-5950
Trolleys leave Riverfront Park every 15 minutes through downtown and Music Row. Fare: 90 cents. Exact change required. A three-day trolley tour pass is available for $3.05. Call to verify trolley routes and schedules.

Nationwide Interstate Service:

Greyhound Lines
Information, schedules, reservations: 200 Eighth Ave. S.; 1-800-231-2222

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Charter Service

Country & Western/Gray Line Tours
883-5555; 1-800-251-1864; FAX 883-6710

Grand Ole Opry Tours
889-9490; FAX 871-5888

Johnny Walker Tours
834-8585; 1-800-722-1524

Orion Charters & Tours, Inc.
244-0234; 1-800-333-5354; FAX 256-6140

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Riverboats and Trains
Belle Carol Riverboat Company
106 First Ave. S., Riverfront Park (37201)
(615) 244-3430; 1-800-342-2355
The 400-passenger Music City Queen and 250-passenger Captain Ann offer exciting and unusual cruises on the beautiful Cumberland River departing from the Nashville Old Steamboat Dock (four blocks from the downtown Convention Center). Daytime Sightseeing Cruises (1-1/2 hours) present a historical/current event commentary about Nashville and the river. Music City Entertainment/Dinner Cruises (2 hours) feature a delicious three-course meal with your choice of entree highlighted by the sparkling sounds of live Nashville entertainment. Nashville Country Cooking Dinner Cruises (2 hours) are casual, buffet-style dinner cruises with live Nashville sing-along, clap-along fun. Sunday Brunch Cruises (1-1/2 hours) offer a sumptuous buffet and live entertainment. Cumberland River Party Cruises (2 hours) offer a romantic cruise with a live band for dancing.
Reservations are required on all dinner cruises. Call for dates and sailing times. Further information on rates, private charters and December Holiday Cheer Cruises available by writing or calling the Sales Department.

Broadway Dinner Train
108 First Avenue South (37201)
(615) 254-8000; 1-800-274-8010
One of Nashville's most unique dining experiences. Relax during a leisurely 2-1/2 hour train ride with a wonderful four-course meal by TomKats, Inc. served in elegantly restored dining cars with live entertainment in two lounge cars. Passenger-only rides available as well aboard "The Spirit of Tennessee" car. A favorite for visitors and locals alike! Regularly scheduled excursions Thursday-Saturday evenings; also available for private parties, receptions, etc. any night with prior arrangement.
Dinner price: $42.95 for individuals (special rates for groups and children). Reservations required and major credit cards accepted.

General Jackson Showboat
2802 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-6611
The General Jackson Showboat, a $12 million four-deck paddlewheeler that brings back the bygone days of riverboat entertainment, offers a variety of cruises on the Cumberland River. Morning, midday, evening, Southern Nights and special theme cruises are available. Holiday cruises are scheduled in November and December.
Each cruise features live entertainment. Steve Hall, Shotgun Red and the Shotgun Red Band perform in the Victorian Theater during the two-hour daytime cruises. Guests are entertained by an elaborate musical stage production during the three-hour evening cruises, which include a three-course meal. Strolling entertainers and bands play outside on the boat's four decks in the summer.
Tickets (1996 prices): Daytime cruises are $17.95; evening cruises are $45.95 plus tax (includes gratuity). Optional buffets are available on daytime cruises. Southern Nights cruises are $17.95 plus tax, and an optional steak dinner is available for $18.95 plus tax. Call for reservations or information on special seasonal cruises.

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