Armenian-American Forum 2025 Itinerary

Here you will find all the details to prepare for your weekend in Nashville. Nashville is a popular and busy destination, you are encouraged make reservations in advance.

Hotels

Out-of-town attendees are encouraged to stay at nearby hotels or airbnbs within walking distance of the Nashville Public Library (615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219).

Restaurants

Our event has two main venues, Gruhn Guitars and the Nashville Public Library. You are encouraged to make reservations for dinner and lunch at nearby restaurants. There are many to choose from, here are some recommendations.

Near Gruhn Guitars

Love Peace & Pho is located two buildings away from the venue is a highly rated Vietnamese restaurant.

The Smiling Elephant is a two minute walk from the venue and serves Thai food.

Cilantro Mexican Grill is a slightly longer walk of about 6 minutes and is a popular Mexican restaurant.

First Watch is suitable for breakfast on Sunday morning and is also a 6 minute walk.

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is closed on Friday, but would be good for lunch Sunday, a short walk from the venue.

Near Nashville Public Library

Assembly Food Hall upscale food court with many different types of restaurants only one block away.

Little Fib is a restaurant attached to the venue by a bridge connecting the Library to the Renaissance hotel.

Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant is a two-minute walk from the library and offers Southern comfort food.

The Diner Nashville is located three blocks away and serves American cuisine, including breakfast options.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina is a 5-minute walk and specializes in Mexican dishes and cocktails.

The Stillery is perfect for casual dining and is a 6-minute walk from the library.

Transportation

From the airport there are a number of buses and hotel shuttles that can get you into the downtown area to check-in to your hotel.

Attendees will be encouraged to share Uber rides to and from Gruhn Guitars to their hotels. It is only a 12 minute drive from the downtown Nashville Public Library area to Gruhn Guitars.

Event Schedule

Friday, March 7, 2025: Gruhn Guitars

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Arrival and check-in

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Storica Wine tasting, Nora Lessersohn’s telling of the first Armenian-American, and networking

Saturday, March 8, 2025: Nashville Public Library

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Arrival and check-in

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Open remarks and keynote speech

10:00 AM – Noon: Intro speeches and networking

Noon – 2:00 PM: Lunch break (attendees source their own lunch)

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Intro speeches and networking

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner break (attendees source their own dinner)

Saturday Night, Venue to be announced

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Networking out on the town

Sunday, March 9, 2025: Gruhn Guitars

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Arrival and check-in

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Intro speeches and networking

11:30 AM – Noon: Closing remarks