Resources

Arts and Entertainment

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Web site: www.tpac.org

Provides live narration for blind and visually impaired patrons. Braille and large print programs are also available. Call Lori Ward for details at 615-782-4077.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center Accessibility Information

Regal Cinemas

Web site: www.regmovies.com

Has the equipment at Hollywood 27, Opry Mills 20 and Providence Stadium 14 to offer audio description of movies when the track is available. A blind person may also bring a sighted person to guide and describe for movies not available with audio description at no charge for the sighted person. Call for current movie title featuring audio description at:

  • Hollywood 27: 615-463-7705
  • Opry Mills 20: 615-514-3456
  • Providence Stadium 14: 615-773-4400

Benefits and Services

Social Security Administration

Web site: www.ssa.gov

The Social Security Administration must provide correspondence in accessible formats. Call 1-877-708-1776 for more information.

Financial

Free Credit Reports

Call 1-877-322-8228 to receive free credit reports from the three major reporting agencies in accessible formats.

Shopping

Provide a Guide

Provide a guide security officers at local malls will escort blind and visually impaired customers from store to store. Salespeople assist with shopping within the store, but when you are ready to go on to your next stop, they will return to guide you. It is recommended that you call the mall office and ask to be connected with security to set this up ahead of your arrival. Please let them know the day and approximate time you will need their service and which entrance you will arrive at.

Tourism

The Parthenon

Web site: www.nashville.gov/Parthenon

The Parthenon is expanding its "touchable arts" program with sounds and touchable items to better comprehend scenes in paintings, etc. There are scaled replicas of statues and architectural features of the building. Contact D.G. Lester at 615-862-8431 for more details.

The Hermitage

Web site: www.thehermitage.com

The Hermitage has audible wands to dial a number associated with a specific exhibit to hear audible information. Call 615-889-2941 for more details.

Country Music Hall of Fame

Web site: countrymusichalloffame.org

The Country Music Hall of Fame has audible wands to dial a specific number associated with an exhibit to hear corresponding information. Call 615-416-2001 for more details.

Transportation

Southwest Airlines

Web site: www.southwest.com

Southwest Airlines will assist customers with disabilities and you can even check special online fares. Call 1-866-281-8464 for more information.