Milepost 443

East Park Inn - In historic district just minutes from downtown Nashville, 13 miles from the Trace. A beautifully decorated and art-filled Victorian home with 12-foot ceilings; one of the two suites has a Jacuzzi tub. Best of all is the convenience to fine restaurants, the Shelby Bottoms Natural Area, and all the things to do in Nashville. $155.00.

Milepost 443

Chigger Ridge - Less than ten miles from the Trace, this home is perched on a ridgetop with 67 acres of trails and vistas in all directions. The main house, with two guest bedrooms, is a western cedar log home, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, ceiling fans, and porches everywhere. A separate guest house has three more guestrooms, two baths, a complete kitchen, and wrap-around deck. Convenient to I-40 and only thirty minutes from Nashville. They'll provide transportation for cyclists to and from the Trace. Rooms: $115.00 to $189.00. Whole guest house $315.00

Milepost 435

Magnolia House - 8 miles from the Trace in Franklin, this home was built around 1905 on land that was the site of the Battle of Franklin. Craftsman style and recently renovated, the home is within two blocks of the historic Carter House and the Lotz House Civil War Museum and a pleasant walk to historic downtown Franklin. Sitting room, fireplace, and deck for guests. $110.00 to $125.00

Milepost 418

Creekview Farm Retreat - Just 3 miles from the Trace and an hour from Nashville near Fly, Tennessee. This new 3-bedroom guest house is located on a real working farm set in beautiful rolling hills, with a menagerie of animals to enjoy. There are big screened porches on which to relax, a fireplace to enjoy in cool weather, and a swimming pool in the summer. A great spot for a family or group getaway or for just 1 couple. Children welcome. $90.00 to $100.00 with private bath; $150.00 for 2 rooms sharing a bath; $250.00 for the whole house.

Milepost 418 or 391

Blue Moon B&B - 17 miles from the Trace and less than an hour from Nashville, this new and freshly decorated B&B is in the Columbia district and was built in 1885. The whole upstairs is a single suite for guests, with bedroom, bath, a comfortable sitting room, and extra bedroom for ant extra family members. Columbia has several antebellum homes open for tours every day, including the home of President James K. Polk. $85.00 for the suite, $10.00 for extras using the adjoining bedroom.

Milepost 391

Ridgetop - Contemporary cedar home, furnished with antiques and Oriental rugs and set on 170 acres of wooded hills. Near the village of Hampshire and only 4 miles from the Trace. Clear streams, trails, and canoeing. Children and pets welcome. Guest room - $95.00 double; cottage with loft - $85.00; 1830 log cabin with fireplace - $105.00.

Milepost 391

Deanna's Cabins - 7 miles from the Trace near the village of Hampshire, this new cedar cabin is in a lovely wooded setting. Separate bedroom, bath, living room with daybed, fully equipped kitchen, and low loft with twin beds. Un-hosted,but breakfast makings may be supplied. $115.00

Milepost 391

Avaleen Springs Bed and Breakfast - Hohenwald or Linden, Tennessee. 16 miles west of the Trace on Highway 412, this is a truly magical 30 acre retreat, a rustic ceder home nestled against a bluff, with a mile long series of springs and streams that run under the house. Canoeing and fishing in the area, and convenient to the Tennessee River, the Buffalo River, and Mousetail Landing State Park. Guestrooms $85.00 to $129.00. Private log cabins $179.00 for one night, $298.00 for two nights.