Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the "city of music" for its roots in country western songs, and the city attracts over 11 million visitors every year and fledgling artists and stars. It is home to The Grand Ole Opry, live music shows and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville is also the capital of Tennessee and the site of many historical events. Staying in a cabin or cottage can give visitors a taste of Southern hospitality.
At Timber Ridge Inn, there are more than a dozen cabins on 25 wooded acres next to Center Hill Lake, just under an hour from Nashville. The suites have private hot tubs and gas fireplaces as well as fully furnished kitchens with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and ice maker. Linens are provided. Most of the homes have porches or decks. Cabins are 3 miles to launching ramps and a swimming area.
Timber Ridge Inn
16300 Smithville Highway
Silver Point, TN 38582
931-858-4032
n-sites.com/timberridgeinn
This property has one cabin with two bedrooms and two baths, a rustic-decor living area, a kitchen and a porch with a deck that overlooks Cumberland River. The spacious accommodations easily allow for two couples or several people to share the cabin. It has been described as a "hidden gem" by travelers on tripadvisor.com. The cabin is in a quiet, residential neighborhood about 15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from downtown Nashville. The cabin comes with linens and daily turn-down service. It has air conditioning, a gas fireplace, cable TV, a phone and a hair dryer.
End O' the Bend Lodge & Landing
2523 Miami Avenue
Nashville, TN 37214
615-884-8090
bbonline.com/tn/bend/
This one-bedroom cabin sleeps four people. It is 15 minutes to downtown Nashville and the Opry, and there is a free shuttle from the airport. The cabin's refrigerator is stocked with complimentary breakfast supplies and homemade bread delivered to each cabin. There is a full kitchen, satellite TV, king-size bed and a wood-burning fireplace. The property has a private in-ground pool. Pets are allowed.
100 Acre Cabin
111 Riverwood Dr.
Franklin, TN 37069
615-591-1913
vrbo.com/162467
This cottage was built in 1902 , is on the National Registry of Historic Places and still has its original heart of pine floors and 12-foot ceilings. It is within walking distance of the Nashville Convention Center and other Nashville attractions. There are two guest rooms available in the cottage, both with ceiling fans, antiques and private baths, and linens. There is a full breakfast, usually organic, included in the stay. No pets are allowed.
Carole's Yellow Cottage
801 Fatherland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
615-226-2952
bbonline.com/tn/yellowcottage