Editorials

Heart of Country Antiques Show: “Worth the Trip!”

The famous Heart of Country Antiques Show known as the “Grand-daddy of Antiques Shows” takes place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tenn., on February 13-15, 2014. Shop to your heart’s content at the 33rd annual antiques event with outstanding dealers who save their best merchandise for you! Shop an array of American, English, primitive and period furniture, fine art, folk art, pottery, quilts, decoys, sports, jewelry, nautical, historical, rugs, baskets, paint, pewter, silver, Indian, and quality decorative accessories from North to South.

The Heart of Country Showcase Booth located in the center of the show highlights a particular genre of American Decorative Arts each year and the items presented are accumulated for display and sale from the private collections of the exhibiting dealers in the show. This year’s Showcase Booth display is titled “WEAVE: Stunning Textile Arts Born of America’s Looms” and will feature the beautiful artistry and graphic design found in American woven coverlets, Indian blankets, and homespun textiles.

This show is only once a year, attracting visitors from across America who enjoy the special exhibits, talks, and shopping a wide selection of antiques and decorative arts from museum quality pieces to unseen finds of every price range that emerge at Heart of Country. This show continues to be the secret source for museum curators and everyday antique enthusiasts who come together to mingle, browse, shop, and discover fascinating finds at America’s favorite antiques show! Nashville will be a bustling mecca for antique lovers this February as dealers and buyers converge from all across the country to show and shop at the Heart of Country Antiques Show.

The fun begins on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6-9 p.m. with a Southern Buffet Preview. This opening night is the first opportunity for shopping, along with Nashville music and the best Southern Buffet ever! $60 advance ticket, $65 at door (free re-entry thru Sat.). Regular show hours are: Friday 10-8 and Saturday 10-5, with admission $10 and a two-day pass $15. Enjoy special exhibits, daily talks, Friday’s popular pre-show walking tours and the return of the famous Under $200 Booth!

Stay at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel for a special show rate of $189 per room night. Enjoy endless gardens, restaurants, shopping & indoor walk to show. If driving, enjoy FREE parking and shuttle to show entrance. See www.heartofcountry.com for show information, advance ticket purchase, or hotel reservation or contact Susan@heartofcountry.com, 314-962-8580.