Thistletop Inn

Welcome to the Thistletop Inn, where Rustic meets Renaissance

Come, relax and enjoy! Thistletop Inn, Bed and Breakfast, is a rustic hideaway on eleven acres, nestled in the countryside of Goodlettsville; only fifteen minutes from downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

Constructed by master builder, Braxton Dixon, Thistletop Inn has great wood beams and stonework with an eclectic mix of antiques and earthly décor that evokes the feel of a chateau in the countryside of the Noire Valley or a stylish ranch outside Telluride.

Surrounded by trees and rolling meadows, Thistletop offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historic architecture, classic luxury and relaxation. Once you get here, you'll never want to leave...

Around Thistletop Inn, deer graze almost daily. Red-tail hawks soar overhead or perch like sentinels on the towering Cedar and mature hardwoods. The occasional fox, raccoon, and wild turkeys add to the mix. Rich with historic architectural artifacts, Thistletop was constructed by master builder Braxton Dixon, whose iconic list includes Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Tammy Wynette, Marty Stuart, Trisha Yearwood, and other notables.

As a great example of preservation and recycling, the house is composed of rugged cypress and pine beams rescued from an Indiana train station, a Charleston wharf, a Nashville candy factory, and a North Carolina tobacco warehouse.

Inside and out is bold stonework collected from nearby Old Hickory Lake. Front doors, circa 1860, hail from a stagecoach station between Nashville and Louisville. The two-story rock fireplace comes from a 200 year-old Kentucky farm. A floor-to-ceiling etched glass window with a Thistle & Rose pattern, circa 1850, is from a convent that was being demolished in Kentucky. The cast iron spiral staircases from a London train station and a New Orleans theater are evidence of Mr. Dixon's search and appreciation for great examples of international design.

Thistletop was chosen in 2009 by Lionsgate Productions, for Epix, a new venture backed by Viacom, Lionsgate, and MGM as the location for its first original Television series "Tough Trade." The project includes a stellar group of artists whose work is reflected by stellar credentials. "Tough Trade" is described as a look at the life of three generations of famous country music legends.

Thistletop Inn offers a healthy balance of quality amenities. We offer everything you would need or forget to bring. Our unique environment guarantees to create a memorable and elegant experience. We here at The Thistletop Inn are all about creating comfort for your home away from home.

From the North:

I-65 S, Take Exit 97, TN-174/Long Hollow Pike toward Goodlettsville/Gallatin. Make a right off exit. Turn left onto 41/S Dickerson Pike. Go 1 mile turn right onto Old Dickerson Pike. Go 1 mile. Turn right onto Hitt Lane. We are the First house on the right.

From the South:

I-24 west to I-65 N towards Louisville. Take exit 96 Rivergate Parkway. Make a left off exit. Go 1 mile. Turn left onto Main Street/S. Dickerson Pike. Go 1/2 mile turn right onto Old Dickerson Pike. Go 1 mile. Turn right onto Hitt Lane. We are the first house on the right.

Gourmet Breakfast
Private Bath
Fine Luxury Bed Linens And Comforters
Bathrobe And Slippers
Hair Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Butler Station W/Fridge, Coffee Maker, Microwave And Glassware
Cable TV & DVD Player With Complimentary Video Library
Evening Turndown Service
Gourmet Snacks
Indoor Hot Tub
Fitness Equipment
Pool Table, Bar Area And Flat Screen Television
Foos Ball Table And Board Games
Croquet, Horseshoes, And Bocce Ball
Stereo With CD Player
Picnic Baskets With Complimentary Sandwiches And Water
Outdoor Seating
Barbeque Grill And Smoker
Adirondack Chairs And Swings
Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Separate Hobby Studio Available Upon Request
Maps And Info Regarding Local Attractions, Etc.
Media Material To Nearby Attractions
Complimentary Parking

...And Acres of Beautiful Hills and Farmland to Stroll and Commune With Nature.

Don't Miss Out On The Attractions That Made Nashville Famous!

Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Bicentennial Mall State Park
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
Grand Ole Opry House
General Jackson Showboat
Ryman Auditorium
Cheekwood-Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
Tootsies
Wild Horse Saloon
Roberts Western World

Tons of fun things to do while you are here...