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| Day 1 | Sunday, 10/24/2010 - We drive south and make our way to Louisville where we overnight for the evening. Tonight we enjoy a dinner and show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Holiday Inn – Clarksville, TN (D)
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| Day 2 | Monday, 10/25/2010 - This morning we visit the American Printing House for the Blind, the world’s largest creator of educational products for the visually impaired. We see how Braille inventions have progressed as we tour the facility. We continue our way south and make our way south of Nashville for a 2 night stay. Dinner is included this evening. Embassy Suites – Murpheesboro, TN (B,D)
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| Day 3 | Tuesday, 10/26/2010 - We drive a short distance to Smyrna and enjoy a guided tram tour at the Nissan manufacturing plant. This operation is widely recognized as one of the most productive assembly plants in the world. After an included lunch in Murfreesboro we make our way to the historic Jack Daniel Distillery, America’s oldest registered distillery, for a guided tour. Embassy Suites – Murpheesboro, TN (DCB,L)
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| Day 4 | Wednesday, 10/27/2010 - This morning we drive to the Tennessee River for a tour of North America’s only freshwater pearl-cutting operation. We watch as a diver emerges from the water with his “catch of the day” and learn how the mussel fits into the aquaculture system. Then watch the shucking of a mussel by the farm manager to reveal the freshwater pearl. Lunch is included before continuing on to our overnight accommodations for the next 2 nights. Crowne Plaza Hotel – Memphis, TN (DCB,L,D)
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| Day 5 | Thursday, 10/28/2010 - This morning we start with a guided tour at the legendary Sun Studio, the birthplace of Rock N Roll. Hear inside stories of B B King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and of course Elvis Presley. We then have a guided tour at the Cotton Museum that sheds light on how this crop shaped the culture and society of the region. This afternoon we watch the greatest guitar makers of all time with a tour that includes an up-close look at the intricate process that turns a piece of wood into a masterpiece. We enjoy a farewell dinner this evening. Crowne Plaza Hotel – Memphis, TN (B,D)
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| Day 6 | Friday, 10/29/2010 - We enjoy an included breakfast this morning before we drive back to the Chicagoland area. (B) |
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