Stay:
SouthernhospitalitymeetsSouthernso-
phisticationat the four-star
HuttonHotel
,
oneofNashville’shottestaddresses.The
eco-friendlyhotel (there isevenahybrid
courtesycaravailable) is justminutes from
thedowntownmusicscene, famedMusic
Row, localartgalleries,universities, andculturalattractions.Upon
arrival, sculptorMalcolmSusman’s life-size, 6-foot-highhorsestatue
namedHutgreetsyou in the lobbyof thepet-lovinghotel (noneed to
leaveFidoathome)andsets thestage forawonderful experience.
Bookoneof theircontemporary-stylerooms for theCountryMusic
Awardsor theCMAMusicFestivalandexpect toseeacelebrityor
two in thesleekand inviting lobby.
If formal andgrand ismore toyour liking, checkout the
HermitageHotel
, aNashvillefive-star luxuryproperty located
in theheart of the city’sbusinessdistrict and just a shortwalk to
the city’s state capitol and the famedRymanAuditorium. Travel-
ers from sixAmericanpresidents toAlCaponeandGretaGarbo
haveenjoyed thehotel’sOld-WorldSouthern charm since 1910. Be
sure toexperience theSouthern-fusion cuisinedownstairsat the
CapitolGrille.
Housed ina former1900srailwaystation,
UnionStationHotel
indowntownNashville isoneof themostmajesticbuildingsof the
Nashvilleskyline.Blendinghistorywithcontemporarysurround-
ings, theNationalHistoricLandmarkandhotel isanarchitectural
wonder, boastinga65-foot, barrel-vaulted lobbyceilingwithgold-
leafmedallionsand100-year-oldprismstainedglass.Guestscan
dineonorganicvegetablesandhormone-freemeatsat thehotel’s
Prime108restaurant.
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From top: The historic
Union Station Hotel;
HuttonHotel’s lobby;
the five-star luxury of
the Hermitage Hotel
BY CATHYWHITLOCK
Known as both the “Athens of the
South” and “Music City,” Nashville
offers incredible culture, shopping,
restaurants, and, of course, there’s
themusic.Whether your trip is for
business or pleasure, add these
hot spots to your itinerary.
Now
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