Nashville's Metropolitan Transit Authority provides transportation to meet the needs of all citizens and visitors. If your parents' disability prevents them from riding the public buses independently, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will provide an equivalent, complimentary source of transportation within their normal route coverage area. Buses equipped with wheelchair lifts are available as are smaller vans. You may also apply --- 21 days or more before the trip --- for a personal care assistant to help your parents navigate the Metropolitan Transit system and escort them to and from where they would like to go.
The Gaylord Opryland Resort offers guests with disabilities special accommodations, devices and services. If needed, the resort offers assistants to help those with disabilities. Accessible guest rooms are available offering the guests wider doors to accommodate wheelchairs, roll-in showers, shower benches and hand-held shower heads. Designated parking, elevators and braille signs are situated throughout the resort. Service animals are permitted. Special services such as communication kits which include shaker beds for alarms and text typewriters are available. Wheelchair and scooter rentals are also available on site at Music City Mobility.
The Gaylord Opryland Resort has special anniversary packages to help your parents celebrate this momentous occasion. Book one night and the second night is free. You can add on extras such as a tour or show at the Grand Ole Opry, or the historic Ryman Auditorium; both are wheelchair accessible. Have flowers and champagne delivered for an added surprise.
Not to be missed is the lunch or dinner Cumberland River cruises on the General Jackson Showboat. This excursion can be arranged through the Opryland Concierge. The boat is wheelchair accessible; however the upper deck is restricted. Enjoy the views along the river, a midday or evening country music show along with either lunch or dinner.
