Nashville has become one the top preferred vacation destinations in the country.The vibrant combination of the Music Industry combined with major Civil War battlegrounds, major universities and colleges, sophisticated dining and shopping and the arts has catapulted Nashville from a sleepy country town into a major place to see and be seen.
CIVIL WAR PERIOD
Natchez TraceThe most scenic road to antebellum Natchez.With a 40 MPH speed limit, this is a beautiful way to travel from Nashville to historic Natchez and its antebellum mansions.
Carnton Plantation and The Carter HouseCarrie McGavock turned her Carnton mansion into a field hospital to help take care of the nine thousand casualties from the eight hour Battle of Franklin(See our Special Carnton Plantation Tour Package).The Carter House exterior is pock marked with hundreds of holes from rifles and cannon of the Union.
Franklin on FootA walking tour of the historic downtown village of Franklin.The Courthouse gallows balcony, Tiffany stained glass windows, home of a local lady who was a Civil War spy, and many other interesting facts and legends. (See our Special Carnton Plantation Tour Package).
Belle Meade PlantationThe grand home and operational center of a 3,000 acre plantation that sired the most notable horse stock in the country.Now restored and preserved for future generations.A must see.
The HermitagePresident Andrew Jackson’s estate.The tour features a fascinating museum and video, tour of his home, grounds and church.The famous Monell’s restaurant operates the cafeteria.Some of the best southern fried chicken in town.
Downtown Franklin
The Brentwood, a bed and breakfast 6304 Murray Lane Brentwood, TN 37027 / 800-332-4640 615-373-4627 The Brentwood is in one of the finest residential areas of Greater Nashville, just a few miles south of Downtown Nashville. Check Availability- Make a Reservation
