Conference Center and Accommodations
Conference Location:
Southwestern Conference Center
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
The closest airport (3.1 miles via I-40) is Nashville International Airport (BNA). If flying into BNA, you will need transportation to and from the hotel. The approximate cost for a taxi/Uber/Lyft from the airport to the hotel is $15 each way. Most hotels near the airport will run a free airport shuttle for hotel guests.
Directions are available to download below on this page.
Hotel Options:
Please keep in mind that there is no preferred hotel or hotel discount code this year, but the area hotel rates are in general lower than in the past! There are many hotel options near the conference center and airport. Value and number of stars vary greatly, as does whether or not breakfast or parking are included, so please do your research before booking your stay! The below hotels are within walking distance from the conference center.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Nashville Airport
(across the street/walkable from the Conference Center, parking and breakfast both additional)
2424 Atrium Way
Nashville, TN 37214
+1 (615) 889-8889
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bnaebdt-doubletree-suites-nashville-airport
Club-Hotel Nashville
(Next-door/walkable to the Conference Center)
2435 Atrium Way
Nashville, TN 37214
+1 (615) 883-0500
http://www.clubhotelnashville.com/
For more hotel options, see the download below.
Parking
The conference center has ample parking on-site that is free to attendees. If you are staying in a nearby hotel, please note that some hotels include parking with your reservation, while others charge for parking, so make sure you research your options and factor those expenses into your travel plans.
Nearby Dining Options
The restaurant at the DoubleTree Hotel listed above is the only restaurant within walking distance of the conference center. There are many eateries of varying price points and menu items within a short drive of the conference center. See the download below for a list.
EXPLORE NASHVILLE
If this is your first time in Nashville, we invite you to explore all the city has to offer before or after the conference. Some favorite local attractions include:
Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 14 (10.7 miles), NOTE: Parnassus is our bookstore partner for the conference, so be sure to visit them in the venue lobby on Saturday to shop, but you can also visit their store for a wider selection of titles after the conference.
Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway (7.7 miles)
Grand Old Opry House, 600 Opry Mills Drive (5.7 miles)
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. (6.9 miles)
The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pike (11 miles)
Music City Walk of Fame, Demonbreun St between 4th and 5th Avenue (6.9 miles)
Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8.7 miles)
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Parkway, (8.7 miles)
And too many restaurants, bars, honky tonks, music experiences, shopping to list here! We suggest starting HERE to plan your visit.