This place is MASSIVE! We got there during the check in rush, and they had just had their systems…read moredown so there was hundreds of people in the lobby trying to check in. They had staff directing guests to different check in counters. I was able to do a mobile check in and get into a line just to pick up keys. I was given our keys and a map with the location of our room and the easiest way to get there. We headed out of the lobby and toward what we thought was were our room was, made it past Wasabi before we were lost. A bell hop stopped and asked if we needed help with our luggage, and though we didn't, we did need directions. Mike, kindly loaded up our luggage and walked us over to the correct tower and to our room. We would have never found it with out him. We saw many people through the week make it to the same place we did and get that same confused look. Not because the directions or signs aren't clear but because of how large this place is! Mike told us that this is the LARGEST non-gaming property in the country. Everything about this place is beautiful! I would love to have an indoor garden like this, it was so nice and peaceful even when there were thousands of guests roaming around during the day it was tranquil. They have an indoor river with boat ride, multiple resturants, shops and conference spaces. It was located right down the road from the Opryland Mall (which is also huge). The rooms themselves were like a normal hotel room, pillows were extremely comfortable. The housekeeping staff was friendly and did a great job while we were there. We did really like that they had 2 sinks one inside the bathroom & one outside as well as multiple mirrors. Made grtting ready for our conference much easier. The down falls were the walls are paper thin and you can hear people in the next room or in the hallways and the doors didnt shut fully without being slammed. I heard they are currently undergoing a 131M dollar expansion adding additional conference spaces, they had some closed roads in the area due to the construction but nothing to bad. I would love to stay here again, it was magical walking through the corridors.

I stayed here for 4 nights for a conference. The rooms were large, clean and overall very…read morecomfortable. Many rooms have balconies and I enjoyed mine. Staff was also friendly. The hotel is massive and very difficult to navigate. I joked the main topic of conversation throughout the week was how often you for lost and how many steps you'd taken. Due to its massive size you can stay onsite for days and not feel cooped up. There are multiple shops, restaurants, bars, a really nice fitness center and a water park. Conference area has better food than most conferences I attend. I wouldn't necessarily choose to stay here, keep in mind there are a lot of kids running around too, but other than the poor layout, it was a nice hotel

Aerial is a gorgeous venue! You have a perfect view of the Batman building from the rooftop. I went…read morehere for a happy hour event sponsored by my job. They served us delicious appetizers, including mini hot chicken bites, cheeseburger sliders, chicken sliders, mini grilled cheese, and these little skewers with mozzarella, basil, and tomato. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient. They didn't have a huge selection, and the drinks were a little high-priced, although comparable to other places downtown. I liked that the bar was accessible from both inside and outside, and both the indoor and outdoor areas were welcoming and comfortable. They had comfortable couches to relax on as well as tables that you could stand at in order to have a conversation. The only complaint I had was that they ran out of food less than halfway through our event. I'm not sure if that was entirely their fault, though; we were a huge group (~200 people) and were very hungry! I would definitely like to come back here again, although I'm not sure when that will be since it is not open to the public and is only reserved for private events. Maybe I'll get lucky and know someone who has their wedding reception there or something!

I feel like Aerial's old reviews are out of date and no longer valid. Therefore: TA-DA! I am here…read moreto update you! Aerial is no longer open to the public. Apparently it used to be open on Sunday's, but that was before my time. It is now a clean lined, beautiful private venue overlooking Broadway. I attended a good friend's wedding reception there this past weekend and was excited to wander my way to the rooftop. Security was great, the bar staff was excellent and I truly enjoyed the view. It was nice to have your own private oasis on Broadway while looking down at the hustle and bustle of the Honky Tonk scene. Since this space is mostly an open-air patio, I was a little nervous about the weather. The glassed-in room with couches was cute though. Although not a huge space, I would definitely recommend Aerial for smaller, more intimate parties.

This was absolutely the highlight from our Nashville trip. Beautifully preserved and/or restored…read morehistorical site. Our tour guide was the best! His name escapes my mind, but he was an older gentleman(I believe a retired teacher) and was so knowledgeable and engaging. Never felt rushed. So much to see and learn. We toured another mansion on our trip but this Belmont tour was far superior!!! A MUST SEE if you love history and interesting stories from the past. They also have a really cute gift shop to visit as well.

We visited Belmont Mansion over Labor Day weekend while I was in Nashville with some of my friends…read morefor a football game. We had a great weekend planned around the game, but we also wanted to get out and see some of Nashville beyond the usual downtown spots. Belmont Mansion ended up being one of my favorite historical stops of the trip. The mansion itself is absolutely beautiful. It was built in the 1850s as the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen and was one of the largest homes in Nashville before the Civil War. The Italian villa style architecture and the details throughout the property really make it stand out. It is hard to believe you are standing in the middle of modern Nashville when you are looking at a house with this much history. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of the people who lived and worked there and how the property changed over the years. The mansion eventually became part of the educational history that led to what is now Belmont University. Seeing the restored rooms and learning about life during that time period made the visit much more interesting than simply walking around an old building. It was a great change of pace from the football weekend and gave us a chance to slow down and appreciate some of Nashville's history. Going around with my friends and checking out these different landmarks was one of the things that made the trip so memorable. Definitely a five star stop for me. Belmont Mansion is beautiful, full of history, and a really interesting place to visit if you are in Nashville. I am glad we made the time to check it out while we were there.

I went here last March for a showcase held by a record label. The venue itself seemed pretty cool,…read moreit had an upstairs and downstairs area, each with a stage. There was a fixed bar downstairs too, and then a makeshift one upstairs. I gotta say though, for the amount of people there (probably close to 200) it was just too small. I wasn't able to see the downstairs stage the entire time because of the amount of people. Upstairs wasn't as bad, but they had tables set up for you to stand at and those took up a lot of room. I would have definitely enjoyed it more had there been less people.

Now that my ears have stopped ringing I'd like to get down to writing a review of this really great…read morevenue and the pre-Valentine event we attended. This well-preserved historic setting is a "gracious host" for such special events. Yet I must say at the outset that an otherwise beautiful evening of skillfully prepared food paired with exceptionally fine wines was tarnished somewhat by the actual venue itself. The stark, undecorated bare brick walls served to act as reverberating amplifiers of the happy, albeit slightly raucous crowd of 64 diners. For me, the din of diners' conversations, punctuated by squeals and cackles of laughter simply stifled any polite conversation save for that with the dinner guest on my immediate right. (I was at the end of a table so there was no one on my immediate left.) And to converse with the normally delightful friend seated across from me, I had to either lean well into the middle of the table or shout, neither option conducive to pleasant communication. The noise was simply, bluntly, brutally unpleasant. But enough of the negative. Awful acoustics aside, dinner was absolutely delightful, de-lovely, delicious. We were invited to sip a bit and mingle a while for an hour before dinner was served. During that time we enjoyed a light, barely effervescent Sofia Sparkling Blanc de Blanc while deftly nibbling on dutifully delicate Honey Lavender Goat Cheese Tartlets topped with Paddlefish Caviar. The caviar added just a hint of flavor and texture to the mini slightly tart tartlets. First Course: Herb Crusted Sea Scallops, fork-tender but slightly over-blackened for my tastes. The accompanying Cauliflower Puree was über creamy and smooth, while the Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Chile Oil provided lovely counterpoints in texture and taste. Noticeably absent was the "Shitake Bacon", but although I searched for it via my palate, it was nowhere to be found on this plate. The accompanying Sofia Chardonnay was (just as the Coppola vintners describe it) delicate, light, only slightly acidic (I personally didn't pick up on this) and a perfect accompaniment. Second Course: Seared Corvina on a bed of lovely, nutty, rust-colored Bhutanese Red Rice. The fish had a crisp sear but, depending on how thick your portion was, the fish came across as cooked too dry to slightly moist. (My dinner guests compared and contrasted their portions of this mild-flavored fish, the moist portions being the better.) Coconut Milk, citrusy-acidic Lime, pungent Ginger, and Cilantro combined to give this dish a nice finish. The paired Director's Cut Savignon Blanc was fine for this course. Third Course: Braised Beef Short Ribs and Morel Mushroom Sauce plus Apple and Fennel Salad proved the least favorite of the night. The beef was wonderfully tender and smoky, but didn't pack the punch the aroma suggested. The Morels - one of my all time favorite fungi - were slightly salty and could have been the main part of this course for my tastes. The crisp fennel and thinly sliced apple salad went well with a rather mysterious Lost Colony Red Blend. Again, this didn't have the body I would suggest for this heavy a course. Fourth Course: Vanilla Mascarpone Cream (yum-yum-yummy) and Almond Granola Tuile (slightly inconsistent because it was more mushy than crisp, perhaps since I was the last person served out of the 64) came with a "meh" Spiced Wine Poached Pear. Least favorite of the courses tonight, this was paired with a rare - usually served only at the winery - Late Harvest Semillion. If you get a chance to attend one of these dinners...grab it! It might not be perfect, but it made for a near perfect Valentine Dinner for us. (Just glad my taste buds aren't connected to my taste buds and thus not adversely affected by the cacophony.)

Beautiful Event Venue!…read more I have a chef crush on the owner Jason McConnell. He has three restaurants in addition to this event house and everything he cooks is fantastically delicious. Tonight the McConnell House hosted Food Truck Fight night. I'm a sucker for gourmet food coming out of a truck. There were several food trucks parked behind the house. The plan was to look at all the truck's menus and then choose carefully. It can be so difficult to choose just one so you may have to try food from several. Each truck has a number that you can text to vote for them. Just in case great food isn't enough for a great time there is also a dj playing party music. The only thing missing was our camping chairs. Since I discovered this event occurs every third Thursday of the month we will return with our chairs next month and plan to stay longer.

Very cool work spaces for rent. They cater to every business need that you may have. If you need…read moretotal quiet and a small space, think phone booth, they have what you need. They even have a recording studio that you can rent.

I enrolled in a class at Center 615 this summer and had never been there before. I was really…read moreimpressed for a number of reasons. The first thing I noticed is there is plenty of free parking, so I don't have to park down the street or pay to park. Next I noticed that it is really well designed. The interior is a tasteful modern decor that is comfortable and welcoming for spending long amounts of time. The decor has a little bit of a fun feel which makes meetings better. There seems to be a few different buildings tied in with Center 615 and I am curious about the other buildings. I recommend for a space for office and meeting needs.

Did the mansion tour and was very impressed. The tour guide gave a detailed explanation of the…read morehouse and answered all questions asked. Due to covid, you are unable to enter certain rooms. However it was still pleasant. The plantation grounds were nice and clean. You are able to visits several different buildings as you walk around.

What a nice surprise to visit this place. My wife found it and we decided to go. A very nice…read morehistorical experience. Learning about the Harding family and how they became the nations leading horse thoroughbred farm for more than 200 years. To even imagine the lives of those people there from the owners to the slaves that worked on that plantation. Sad to hear, but it was a part of our history. I think it's because I'm older that I find it important to know more about our history. I wish that my children will find the interest in their ancestors. Knowing where they came from.

A cute, quaint shopping experience in an old brick bldg with lots of history. Wonderful time!read more

Marathon Village is a historic, repurposed 19th-century automobile factory transformed into a…read moreunique complex featuring local shops, restaurants, distilleries, and museums. Located just west of downtown, it houses attractions like Antique Archaeology (from American Pickers), Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery, and the Marathon Motor Works museum. Our visit was relatively brief and was limited to a quick walkthrough, a pen purchase as the Nashville Technical Lounge, whiskey and wine tasting (primarily Gayle and Erin), a Johnny Cash t-Shirt purchase at the "Storyteller" business, a cool look at the vintage cars across the street, and me posing in front of an old Shell Oil gas station. The building itself was worth the visit.