Posted in Nashville
January 02, 2020
The 7 Coziest Towns Near Nashville To Snuggle Up In This Season
There are all sorts of cozy places to cuddle up in the heart of Tennessee, so it’s desperately hard to choose just a handful to feature. If you’re living near Nashville and simply have to get out of the city this winter, then plan a day trip or book a bed and breakfast within the city limits of one of these darling small towns. They’re just a stone’s throw from the city, and they’re perfect for a bit of rest and relaxation in the midst of a dreary winter season. Check them out, fall in love, and maybe head on back next weekend. There’s nothing like a Tennessee road trip to lift the spirits!
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Leipers Fork is a tiny town outside of Nashville and Franklin, and it's known officially as a "village" of 650 people. With only 1,100 acres to its name, this small town is made up mainly of a cozy downtown street lined with boutique shops and restaurants. Book a night at one of their bed-and-breakfasts and spend your evenings toe-tappin' to live music at Puckett's.
Just a half-hour drive south of Nashville, Franklin has consistently been ranked as one of the best small towns in America. From the charming Main Street full of shops and restaurants to the historical sites scattered throughout the city, you'll never run out of things to do in Franklin. There are many B&B's in old, historic homes within walking distance of downtown, and they're all absolutely magical.
Columbia is about an hour south of Nashville and is known (unofficially) as the mule capital of the world, thanks to their massive Mule Day festival every April. Similar to Franklin but with fewer crowds and less traffic, Columbia is the perfect spot to escape the big city for the weekend. For a taste of the Victorian South, we recommend a night at the Blythewood Inn Bed & Breakfast, located in a historic mansion.
Pulaski is an even smaller town than Columbia and is further south from Nashville by about 20 minutes. It's the perfect, cozy small town to spend a chilly winter weekend day. If you want to extend your Pulaski experience, check out the popular Big Creek Winery in the beautiful hills just outside the town.
Cookeville is a beautiful town of about 30,000 people, located in some of the most beautiful country that Tennessee has to offer. Situated about and hour and 15 minutes east of Nashville, Cookeville is the perfect escape for outdoor lovers. Burgess Falls, Rock Island, Edgar Evans, Cummins Falls, and Virgin Falls State Parks are all within a short distance outside of Cookeville and make for spectacular winter hikes.
For something quiet and quaint but a little closer in to the city, Watertown is the best spot to be. This tiny town of only 1,500 residents has been a popular filming site for country music videos and is home to quite a few great vintage and antique stores that are just begging to be explored.
Just 40 minutes north of Nashville, Springfield is one of the most overlooked but underrated small towns in Middle Tennessee. For something unique, take a short drive from Springfield to the Bell Witch Cave in Adams, known for its prolific history of hauntings and spooky folklore.
If you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous than cozy, then a visit to the longest swinging bridge in the nation might be in order. It’s right here in Tennessee!
Address: Leipers Fork, TN 37064, USA
Address: Franklin, TN, USA
Address: Columbia, TN 38401, USA
Address: Pulaski, TN 38478, USA
Address: Cookeville, TN, USA
Address: Watertown, TN 37184, USA
Address: Springfield, TN 37172, USA
