| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off i-65, this straightforward all-suite hotel with an 8-story atrium is 5 miles from downtown franklin and 17 miles from downtown nashville. unassuming suites feature living rooms with wet bars, plus coffeemakers, refrigerators and microwaves. all have 2 flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. in addition to free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening receptions, here's a sports bar and a casual restaurant. upgrades add soaking tubs, kitchens and/or meeting space, plus access to a refreshments station. other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, plus a fitness room, business center and guest laundry facilities
Nashville International Airport 25 min
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm (12 min)
200-acre public park on a historic horse farm, with hiking trails, a dog park & a sports arena. Historic Travellers Rest Historic House Museum (17 min)
Andrew Jackson & Civil War history at a 1799 house & estate showcasing pre-1840 antique furniture. Cheekwood (26 min)
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens' eatery offers elevated cafe fare in a polished space by the west lawn. Carter House (16 min)
Guided tours of a restored 1830s home that was used as a Civil War command post. Percy Warner Park (25 min)
Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields. Arrington Vineyards (22 min)
Sprawling, tranquil fields with hillside picnicking, wine by the bottle or flight, frosé & snacks. The Bluebird Cafe (22 min)
Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters. Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery (28 min)
Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces. Radnor Lake State Park (19 min)
1,200-acre park features a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants. Radnor Lake (19 min)
Tranquil lake within a woodsy, 1,368-acre park with hiking trails, bird-watching & more. Lotz House Museum (16 min)
Guided tours are offered at this stately Civil War–era house with antiques & art, plus a gift shop. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (22 min)
Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids. I BELIEVE IN NASHVILLE Mural (22 min)
One of several famous outdoor paintings created by Adrien Saporiti expressing support for Nashville. Carnton (16 min)
Cotton plantation that was a Civil War battle site in 1864, with tours of the house & grounds. SOAR Adventure Tower (9 min)
Recreation facility with a climbing structure for adults & kids, plus an 18-hole mini-golf course. | 
