Gaylord Opryland Scoop

Nashville, Tenn.—( June 14, 2007 ) Gas Prices Eating Up Your Travel and Entertainment Budget?
Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., is teaming up with the legendary Grand Ole Opry® to bring fun summertime entertainment at a well-timed discount. With the purchase of the Night at the Opry vacation packages, guests can save 20 percent*, which includes room accommodations, preferred seating at the Grand Ole Opry and much more. And because Nashville is within on day’s drive of more than half of all Americans, summertime travelers won’t have high transportation costs to stress over. Plus, while here, guests can take in more musical fun at the free SummerFest HydroponiX performances every Tue-Sat through September 29, and Opry Plaza Parties, which run every Saturday night through July 28 on the Opry Plaza concert stage. A trip to Music City is not only a fun, but a cost-effective trip for people of all ages! For more information on any of these events, visit www.opry.com/drivein or call 1-888-999-OPRY. *Discount will be deducted from retail package rate at time of reservation. This offer is valid select dates now to September 3, 2007. Refer to rate code: DRIVE. Packages are subject to applicable taxes and daily resort fee. This offer is not valid with other discounts/offers and other restrictions may apply.

Tee Up with Dad and Save.
Gaylord Springs® Golf Links is offering a special Father’s Day gift package this year, so taking in 18 with your old man just got better! This Scottish links-style, par 72 layout offers 18 challenging holes bordered by limestone bluffs and is enhanced by federally-protected wetlands. Voted as one of the “Best Places to Play” by Golf Digest, Gaylord Springs Golf Links is the perfect way to show your dad or husband how much you love him. The Father’s Day package is $119 plus tax and includes 18 holes of championship golf valid for one day through August. and a Cutter & Buck golf shirt plus lunch in the Grill Room. Gift certificates are also available. For more information or to book your tee time, call 1-866-51-LINKS.

Gardening with Gaylord’s Pro Available on the Web.
For more than 30 years, Hollis Malone has been managing and beautifying the flora found in Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center’s nine acres of lush, indoor gardens and the 50 acres of exterior gardens. A Tennessee treasure, Malone has been recognized across the industry for his work, and he is a sought-after judge in flower shows across the nation. Now, you can get the “dirt” on the latest gardening trends straight from the professional. The latest installment in Gaylord Hotels’ Podcast Series highlights Malone’s tricks and expertise for making any garden a showpiece. The podcast, “Hollis Malone Springs Into Action,” can be downloaded from http://2802designers.com/podcast, or it can be found on iTunes.

Media Contacts:
Ann Dee McClane amcclane@gaylordhotels.com 615.458.2896
Kim Keelor kkeelor@gaylordhotels.com 615.458-2877

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