![]() My wife, Kathleen, joined me on this adventure, and we made quite a weekend of our “staycation,” enjoying most of the amenities the place has to offer. The creative team must have had a ball naming the rides, which include “Rapid Remix,” a four- to five-passenger raft slide “Stage Dive” body slides “Record Launch,” a two-person tube slide “Crowd Surfer,” a double FlowRider “Half Note Cove” kids play area “Tidal Track Wave Pool” and two rivers, the “Up Tempo Rapids River” and the “Down Tempo Lazy River.”ĭecibels is the name of the family eatery, and the third-floor adults-only pool and bar overlooking the rest of the park is known as Status Cymbal. I quickly found out the water park is not country music themed, but just music themed in general. So, you can imagine my surprise when I walked into this beautiful water oasis and immediately heard “Love to Love You Baby,” a 1975 hit by the Disco Queen, Donna Summer. The live entertainment at the various restaurants and bars within the hotel also features country music. The Opryland complex has country music playing just about everywhere you walk in the hotel. Nashville, as you probably know, is a country music mecca. That said, and understanding how these parks operate, I knew I would be critical, but I also had great expectations, knowing the owner is a first-class operator. I have been to many indoor water parks as a reporter and was on the opening team at Ripley Entertainment when we opened the Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. However, the “regular” resort pool and spa are still free to all guests. They do not promise that a same-day package will be available. Opryland urges guests to buy a package in advance when they reserve their room and not wait until check-in. At Opryland, guests need to purchase a separate package, in addition to their room rate, for access. Opryland uses a different admissions model for SoundWaves than most water park resorts. Or as a poster in the elevator noted, “SoundWaves is not a water park. I don’t have to tell you that was a pretty good score!īut we’re gathered here today to share the joy of my latest, and I may say greatest, win of them all: an overnight stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, with a two-day pass to SoundWaves, its 4-acre indoor/outdoor water park. My prize was a brand-new 45 rpm copy of Toni Basil’s 1982 hit “Mickey.” Then I hit a dry streak for many years until I won tickets for an Eagles concert in October 2017. The second big win for me came in the early 1990s in San Antonio during an IAAPA Summer Meeting when I won a trivia game by identifying The Bobby Fuller Four as the artists who sang “I Fought the Law.” The first thing I ever won was a clock at a church auction. For more information please visit, pencilforschools.My record for winning things is really bad. We are committed more than ever to see that all our students have access to these opportunities. We address needs through a collective impact model that harnesses the time and talents of the business community and PENCIL Partners to offer invaluable access to mentoring, job shadows, and more. ![]() Since our founding in 1982, PENCIL has worked with private industry, city officials, and other nonprofits to achieve strategic goals for MNPS students through community partnerships. PENCIL and our PENCIL Partners are committed to meeting the needs of MNPS to ensure equitable access to education for all students. įor additional information, please email or call 61 x211 Season Passholders who bring in $5.00 worth of gently used books or new school supplies items will receive a Bring-a-Friend admission ticket for $15.99 + tax. Help us give back to our community by bringing in $5.00 worth of gently used books or new school supplies and receive admission for $26.99 + tax. Nashville Shores is proud to host a supply drive to help fill the DG PENCIL Box. It’s back to school time, and students aren’t the only ones stocking up on supplies. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and its programs, please visit Second Harvest partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 450 nonprofit partner agencies in 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. įor additional information email or call 61 x211 Season Passholders who bring in $5.00 worth of canned goods/non-perishable items will receive a Bring-a-Friend admission ticket for $15.99 + tax. Bring in $5.00 worth of canned goods/non-perishable items and receive admission for $26.99 + tax. One Can, Two Can, Who Can? You Can! Nashville Shores is taking stock and collecting canned goods/non-perishable food benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank.
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