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During your Nashville vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Carnton Plantation
Built in 1826 by Randal McGavock, a former mayor of Nashville, Carnton Plantation is a beautiful neoclassical antebellum mansion with a Greek Revival portico. During the Battle of Franklin, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, this plantation home served as a Confederate hospital, and today you can still see the blood stains on floors throughout the house. The interior of the stately old home is almost completely restored and houses many McGavock family pieces and other period furnishings. Two years after the battle, the McGavock family donated 2 acres of land to be used as a cemetery for Confederate soldiers who had died during the Battle of Franklin. There are almost 1,500 graves in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, which makes this the largest private Confederate cemetery in the country.
Stones River National Battlefield
On New Year's Eve 1862, what would become the bloodiest Civil War battle west of the Appalachian Mountains began just north of Murfreesboro along the Stones River. Though by the end of the first day of fighting the Confederates thought they were assured a victory, Union reinforcements turned the tide against the rebels. By January 3, the Confederates were in retreat and 23,000 soldiers lay dead or injured on the battlefield. Today, 351 acres of the battlefield are preserved. The site includes a national cemetery and the Hazen Brigade Monument, which was erected in 1863 and is the oldest Civil War memorial in the United States. In the visitor center you'll find a museum full of artifacts and details of the battle.
Grand Ole Opry Museum
Adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry House, these exhibits are tributes to the performers who have appeared on the famous radio show over the years: Patsy Cline, Hank Snow, George Jones, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, and other longtime stars of the show. There are also about a dozen other exhibits on more recent performers. These museums are best visited in conjunction with a night at the Opry, so you might want to arrive early. Allow 20-30 minutes (just right for browsing prior to attending a performance of the Grand Ole Opry).
Days Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt-Music Row
Within blocks of Hospitals and Universities Conveniently located to all Nashville attractions Walking distance to over 30 local restaurants Free Covered and Outdoor Parking Outdoor Hotel Pool Attractions Sports and Recreation Hospital Shuttle to Downtown Hospital Mon-Fri 7am until 7pm Gym/Exercise Facility On ...
Super 8 Nashville Airport Music City Area
Welcome to the Super 8 Nashville Airport. We Offer Free Airport Shuttle, Free Wireless High Speed Internet in all rooms, indoor heated pool and spa, 25" TV with over 70 cable channels including HBO and ESPN, In-Room Coffee, and Free SuperStart Breakfast. We are Located Near Opryland, Opry Mills Mall, Downtown District and ...
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our guest rooms featuring cable television with free HBO premium channel and pay movies, comfortable sitting area, free high speed Internet access, hairdryer, in-room coffee and tea service, iron and board, spacious well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair, two dataport telephones with voicemail and Marriott's ...
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