OT: Nashville

[BonzoGoesToCollege]

My daughter has an interview in Nashville the 28th and was thinking to make it a 3 day family trip the 27th-30th. I realize the MCB is the 28th, but what areas would y’all recommended staying in assuming there are rooms available?

thanks

 

[CrookedLetta4Eva]

Stay in Brentwood or Franklin.

 

[JoMo MoJo]

We stayed over by the Grand Ole Oprey when we went to MCB. Right across from a catfish restaurant that had a concrete creek that ran right through the seating area that had fish swimming in it. I wish I could remember the name of the place. But we walked to it from our hotel

 

[gymdawg.sixpack]

Was it cock of the walk?

 

[JoMo MoJo]

No. They only recently opened a COTW in Nashville I believe.

After research I think it is Candy Fork River Valley Grille. That’s a mouth full but it sounds like the right place. Also, because I grew up with Caney Creek running through our land the name familiarity probably made me go there.

 

[Indognito]

We've lived in Nashville over 20 years and for your purpose I would agree that staying in the Franklin area would likely be the best option. Franklin is a nice town and near Cool Springs area. Brentwood is good too and a bit closer in to Nashville.

The restaurant Caney Fork Grille is over by Opryland: https://www.caneyforkrestaurant.com/

 

[512taylor]

It has been 6-8 years since my daughter finished at Vandy, but we always tried to eat at Loveless Motel Café when we were up there.

 

[615 Guy]

I'd stay downtown or in midtown so you are centrally located to other areas of town, without knowing your budget or planned activities it is hard to say. I would not stay at Opry Mills unless you plan to spend all your time there. There are most likely a lot of short term rental options available as well.

 

[Fogdog]

No. They only recently opened a COTW in Nashville I believe.

After research I think it is Candy Fork River Valley Grille. That’s a mouth full but it sounds like the right place. Also, because I grew up with Caney Creek running through our land the name familiarity probably made me go there.

COTW has been in Nashville for at least 20 years...in the neighborhood one poster was talking about...just north of Opry Mills.

 

[Fogdog]

This is a half-right answer. Lot's of hotels in mid-town around Vanderbilt. Every major chain. Stay away from downtown (MCB) and you'll be fine.

 

[57stratdawg]

No idea what you guys are into, but Franklin seems like a nice family place. The Mill has solid shopping, and downtown could be fun. The Red Pony is damn good. Owned by a OM alumni, but it’s one of my favorite restaurants in the South.

Nashville proper had a Husk, if you’re looking for a getaway for mom and dad. Brock does a nice job teaming up with bourbons and usually has some unique tasting.

We like the Farm House downtown too. It’s rustic and Sourhern, but the whole family can enjoy themselves. Merchants is good if you’re wanting to eat on Broadway.

Hope that helps..

 

[punterjoe]

Puckett's on Church Street is a good option for eating. Martin's BBQ is great and MSU friendly, but is a short drive outside of Nashville.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Underrated answer— I got some biscuits to go from there before heading back to Mississippi via the Trace before & I’d do it again.

 

[West Tn Dawg]

Goodlettsville is only about a 15 minute drive from Opry Mills. Wife and daughter stayed there a couple weeks ago and had no problem.

 

[msubrave]

Why you babysitting your daughter on an interview? Let her and a couple of her gf's go and have a good time without dad supervising....

 

[Bucky Dog]

Nashville is growing SO fast and everything is really moving south and east. I agree to stay in Cool Springs area this time to stay away from Downtown madness. You still have good access to food and shopping and such and not too far if you want to drive to town.

 

[aTotal360]

Maybe his daughter asked his family for support and also wanted them to pay for food and lodging? Get a life...

 

[patdog]

Why you babysitting your daughter on an interview? Let her and a couple of her gf's go and have a good time without dad supervising....

This is the best advice in the thread.

 

[InTheIttaBenaHotSun]

Martin’s in the Belmont is hands down my favorite BBQ joint in the country. Belmont is not too far from the Franklin area and yes they are Miss State friendly. Was told that both of Pat Martin’s parents went to State and might be from MS.

 

[HotMop]

My daughter has an interview in Nashville the 28th and was thinking to make it a 3 day family trip the 27th-30th. I realize the MCB is the 28th, but what areas would y’all recommended staying in assuming there are rooms available?

thanks

You planning on sitting in on your daughters interview ala Step Brothers? If so that'd be awesome.

 

[HotMop]

Maybe his daughter asked his family for support and also wanted them to pay for food and lodging? Get a life...

If the new job isn't paying for the lodging and expenses it's probaly not worth the time.

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

If the new job isn't paying for the lodging and expenses it's probaly not worth the time.

^^^Unemployed since 2007. Holding out for a "management position."**^^^

My first instinct was it felt kinda weird that the whole family was going to a job interview, but then I realized that they were probably traveling in Mom and Dad's helicopter.***

 

[TBone.sixpack]

Hello Miss Lady....

 

[anonymous.sixpack]

Why you babysitting your daughter on an interview? Let her and a couple of her gf's go and have a good time without dad supervising....

While it is an odd time for an interview, it’s not an odd time to take a short mini vacation with family.

 

[punterjoe]

Martin’s in the Belmont is hands down my favorite BBQ joint in the country. Belmont is not too far from the Franklin area and yes they are Miss State friendly. Was told that both of Pat Martin’s parents went to State and might be from MS.

Didn't know they had opened in Belmont. Been years since I lived up there. That's good to know.

 

[Bulldog45]

I’ve stayed near Vanderbilt and downtown the last couple of years and enjoyed both areas. If you were wanting to catch the grand ole opry pretty sure it is at the Ryman this time of year if that makes any difference in where you stay.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Hello Miss Lady....

One of the best scenes in the history of cinematography.

 

[WilCoDawg]

Just find an Airbnb somewhere in Nashville or Franklin’s downtown area. It’ll be cheaper than getting a hotel. Or better yet, find one in one of the areas she’d like to live (if she knows where that is).

 

[#ShowOff]

Didn't know they had opened in Belmont. Been years since I lived up there. That's good to know.

They also opened up a Martin's BBQ downtown. Two stories w/ a Biergarten. The Mississippi State Nashville Alumni chapter has their watch parties there.

 

[#ShowOff]

My daughter has an interview in Nashville the 28th and was thinking to make it a 3 day family trip the 27th-30th. I realize the MCB is the 28th, but what areas would y’all recommended staying in assuming there are rooms available?

thanks

I've been living in Nashville for 11 years now. The growth the past 7 years is insane. I'd do an Airbnb...12th South area/Midtown/Belmont/Sylvan Park/Hillsboro Village/Vanderbilt.

Look into those areas.