October 12 – 15, 2026
Overview
Get ready for four days of music, history, and Southern charm as we journey to Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee! From legendary tunes to historic landmarks, this trip hits all the right notes. If you like country music, this trip is for you!
Featured Highlights
- Dinner at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
- Guided Civil War History Tour
- Boutique Shopping in Franklin
- Carnton Antebellum Home
- Grand Ole Opry
- Singing Step-On Guide
- Man In Black Guided Tour
- Johnny Cash Museum
Itinerary
We kick off our adventure with a delicious dinner at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, complete with toe-tapping tunes by Dave and Daphne. This couple will make you feel like you have been their friends for years. They have many connections in Nashville and will share interesting stories of
familiar musicians. This is the perfect way to get into the Nashville spirit! We will spend all three nights at the Drury Inn & Suites. Dinner included.
Did you know that many country artists have left Nashville and are now living in Franklin or the surrounding areas? Today, you will visit this beautiful town for a guided tour filled with Civil War history. After lunch on your own downtown, you will have time to explore the charming streets and boutiques of historic Franklin. A tour of Carnton, the famed antebellum home used as a hospital during the Battle of Franklin, wraps
up our day. We will travel back to Nashville for dinner at Santa Fe Cattle Company, followed by a night of music and magic at the Grand Ole Opry.
You never know who will be on the Opry schedule, but every show is one to remember. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Experience Nashville like never before with a city tour led by a singing guide, spotting landmarks while enjoying a soundtrack of your favorite tunes. You have many choices today for lunch at Opry Mills. The remainder of our day, we will step into the world of the Man in Black with a tour led by Mark Cash, a nephew of Johnny Cash. His tour will include a visit to the Cash family homesite and gravesite. We will continue our Cash
afternoon by visiting the Johnny Cash Museum and spend some time down on Broadway. Dinner will be a special one at Puckett's Restaurant,
known for its southern comfort food and BBQ. Mark Cash will again join us for a live performance, bringing the music of Johnny Cash to life. Breakfast and Dinner included.
After breakfast, we board the motor coach for the journey home, filled with memories many music performances, Civil War history, and the soul l
of Tennessee. Breakfast included.
Pricing
Per Person Pricing
Double $1240
Triple $1140
Quad $1100
Single $1500
A refundable deposit of $100 per person is due at the time of registration. You may cancel any time before final payment is due with a $25 fee.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Round Trip Motor Coach Transportation
- 4 Nights Hotel
- All Attractions
- 4 breakfast/ 3 lunch / 3 dinner
- Snacks & Water on the Coach
- Driver Gratuity
Excludes
- Gratuities for Guided Tours - Please Tip at your Discretion.
FAQs
To register for this trip, please contact Smith Tours by emailing us at [email protected] or by filling out and returning the Trip Registration Form in our 2026 Smith Tours Travel Book.
One of our most frequently asked questions is about the level of walking or physical activity involved with each trip. We introduced Activity Levels to help you choose the trips best suited to your comfort. Look for the Activity Level shown on each trip listing.
- Activity Level 1 – Easy: Walking is minimal, with short distances on smooth, level surfaces.
- Activity Level 2 – Moderate: Expect a comfortable amount of walking and some standing throughout the day.
- Activity Level 3 – Active: This trip features activities that may involve long walks and standing for portions of time.
- Activity Level 4 – Challenging: Perfect for travelers with good mobility who don’t mind plenty of walking throughout the trip
Questions about our pick up locations? Please call us at 816-726-8275 or email us at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
One Day Trips
If you decide to cancel more than 30 days out, you will receive a full refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 30 days and a replacement is found, a full refund will be made.
Multi-Day Trips
To receive a full refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee, you must cancel prior to our deadlines. If you cancel after the deadline, we will refund any money we are able to recover from hotels, attractions, etc. Cancellation Insurance – Smith Tours recommends travelers take out trip insurance. Allianz is a company some of our travelers have had success with. The cost of insurance depends on age, the location and number of days traveling. You may call 1-800-284-8300 for assistance or go to www.allianztravelinsurance.com for more information. Insurance covers trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel delay, as well as medical protection. Travel Insured is another company that our travelers have used. If you want to take out trip insurance, it must be done within 14 days of making your trip deposit if you want any pre-existing conditions covered.