Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Phone: 1-800-266-9432
Fax: 1-615-255-8202
The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is perfectly positioned in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This recently renovated hotel is connected to the Convention Center, and within walking distance of the Sommet Center, LP Field, B.B. King's Blues Club, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, and Historic Second Avenue District. Contemporary luxuries highlight gracious accommodations at this vibrant Nashville luxury hotel which boasts modern amenities including a 24-hour fitness center. Satisfy your appetite at the acclaimed Commerce Street Grille, serving exceptional southern cuisine.
Conference Rate: A limited number of rooms have been reserved for the conference rate of $180/night, single or double. PLEASE make your reservations as early as possible to take advantage of this special room rate by calling 1-800-266-9432 and be sure to reference the American Accounting Association 2009 APLG/FSA Meeting.You may also make your hotel reservations online by Clicking Here. This rate is available until January 5, 2009.To help us meet the room block requirement, please stay at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
Note we cannot guarantee that any additional rooms will be available in the hotel once our block of rooms is sold out, even if the block is sold out before the cut off date. You should make your reservations as early as possible to help ensure your accommodations.
Sightseeing in Nashville
Schermerhorn Symphony Center - The highly-anticipated Schermerhorn Symphony Center, named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn who led the GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony for 22 years,opened in September of 2006 and is home to the critically acclaimed Nashville Symphony. The Schermerhorn Center has been rated one of the top concert halls in the nation, and it is within walking distance of the Renaissance.On Saturday, February 7th, the Schermerhorn is hosting Ax Plays Brahms at 8:00 p.m.
Nashville Predators - Also within walking distance of the Renaissance is the Sommet Center, home of the Nashville Predators. The Predators play the Redwings Tuesday February 10.
Grand Ole Opry – Take a backstage tour of the current Grand Ole Opry, home of country music's most famous radio broadcast, and the adjacent Grand Ole Opry Museum. You can attend the Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 6 – 7). For more details see .
Ryman Auditorium - Be sure to see the Opry's original home, at the Ryman Auditorium, located within easy walking distance of the Renaissance hotel.
The Parthenon - The Parthenon is located in the West End. This is the only to-scale replica of the Greek architectural marvel in the world. The Parthenon is just a short cab ride from the Renaissance.
Tours
Whether you choose to tour Nashville as part of a large group or by yourself, there are many ways to see the Music City. It is impossible to list every tour and charter service in town, but the following are some of the most popular.
Walking Tours
Grand Ole Opry Tours ( +1 615 889 9490)
Sweet Magnolia Tours ( +1 615 463 8558 / +1 800 235 5295)
Sonshine Tours ( +1 615 822 6097)
First Choice Tours ( +1 800 899 1616)
Carriage Tours
Second Avenue Carriage Service (615 244 7113 or )
Bus Tours
NashTrash Tours ( +1 800 342 2132)
John Hopper Tours ( +1 615 298 5755 / +1 800 298 5755 )
Nashville Express Tours ( +1 800 638 8687 / +1 615 872 7585)
Johnny Walker Tours ( +1 800 722 1524)
Gray Line Tours ( +1 800 251 1864)
Boat Tours -
Music City Queen
General Jackson Showboat
Dining
Restaurants suggested by locals include the following:
Within walking distance of the Renaissance Hotel:
Demo’s Steak and Spaghetti House
Hard Rock Café
Joe’s Crab Shack
The Melting Pot
Morton’s
The Palm
San Antonio Taco (casual Tex-Mex menu)
Union Stockyard (rated one of the top 10 steakhouses in America)
Wildhorse Saloon
There are many fine bars and lounges on Broadway Avenue
Cab distance from the Renaissance Hotel:
Elliston Place Soda Shop
Noshville Deli
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Other Area Sights
Country Music USA - Take a leisurely walk down Broadway and hear country music pouring from bars and lounges. You may see a soon-to-be-famous musician, and you’ll certainly experience a wealth of musical talent.
The Hermitage - Visit The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's Greek Revival home, then browse the country music legends on display at the Music Valley Wax Museum. Take a ride on the famous Music City Queen or dine with a view at the unique Aquarium Restaurant.
Belle Meade Plantation - The Greek revival Belle Meade Plantation, is considered the loveliest of Nashville's historic plantations.
Nearby is the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and the Cheekwood's Museum of Art, founded by the family that started Maxwell Coffee. The Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art features several galleries in one location, a 1920s mansion built by the prominent Cheek family. The mansion sits on 65 acres of beautifully landscaped property and houses a museum of fine art, a contemporary art gallery, gardens and more.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - features over 3,000 exhibits, including the gold records ( plaques commemorating million sellers ) and stage costumes of the early country stars. You'll learn about the origins of country music, what made it so popular and how it maintains its fierce following today. The Hall is a short walk from the Renaissance.
Murfreesboro – If you’d like to make the short drive to Murfreesboro, you can visit the historic Oaklands Historic House and Museum - it contains relics of 19th Century life in the South. The nearby Stones River National Battlefield marks a three-day Civil War battle that left nearly 100,000 dead. Enjoy a meal at the Outback Steakhouse. Cannonsburgh Village is a restored colonial town where all of the buildings look just as they did hundreds of years ago. The Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts is also close by. There are art exhibitions, performances and other cultural activities here throughout the year.
Lynchburg, TN. - To step back in time, travel to nearby Lynchburg, TN, home of Jack Daniel's Distillery. Call in advance to schedule a tour of the distillery. (931 759 4221.
