The Charming Town Of Goodlettsville, Tennessee Is Picture-Perfect For A Weekend Getaway
By Chris Muras|Published January 28, 2023
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Goodlettsville is a small town Tennessee that lives up to its name, full of good people, good food, and good scenery! If you could use a night to de-stress, rekindle some romance, or simply enjoy time away with those you love, Goodlettsville, Tennessee makes for an amazing weekend getaway in Tennessee.
Founded in 1958 with a population of just over 3,000, Goodlettsville has blossomed into an active community of around 18,000 residents.
It is full of history, culture, and music, and best of all offers a quiet place to get away while being only a twenty-minute drive from the glitz and glamour of Nashville.
Let's see what a weekend getaway in Goodlettsville might bring, shall we?
What better way to start your enchanting weekend getaway than by booking a stay in a treehouse? This amazing little cabin sleeps four adults (sorry, no children under age 13) in one queen-size bed and a sofa bed and is nestled in the forested hills 10-15 minutes North of Nashville.
If your “weekend getaway” happens to fall on a Thursday between May and October, be sure to stop by one of the biggest and most bountiful farmers markets we’ve seen. With over 30 vendors from farm and food to arts, crafts, and homemade goodies, there is something for everyone.
You’ll find a wide selection of your farm favorites from corn, squash, beans, leafy greens, and eggs to watermelon, tomatoes, potatoes, and even peaches so sweet and juicy you’ll be trying to lick your elbow to get every last drop of peach-tactic nectar.
The Goodlettsville farmers market, located on the lawn and in the parking lot of the Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center at Moss-Wright Park, is open on Thursdays, May through October.
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Being so close to the legendary music city of Nashville, Goodlettsville is no slouch in the music department itself. From old-time favorites like Leroy Troy to up-and-coming singer-songwriters, you will find amazingly talented musicians and performers year-round in Goodlettsville.
Liz’s Kitchen is the kind of hometown eatery where you fall in love with the staff just as much as you fall in love with the food. There is nothing like fried chicken and sweet tea after a long day exploring what Goodlettsville has to offer.
After a hearty meal, a sweet snack sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? How about some of the most sought-after peanut brittle in the state?
Brittle Brothers, 301 Old Stone Bridge Rd, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, USA
Based on grandma’s recipe from the 1860s, Brittle Brothers' brittle is so good it was featured in the Country Music, Grammy, and Academy Awards' "swag bags."
If you enjoy taking in a little small town history, Mansker’s Station is a trip back in time to the 1700s. You’ll find a reproduction of a log station originally built in 1779 and the Bowen Plantation House, which is the longest-standing brick structure in Middle Tennessee.
Historic Mansker's Station, 705 Caldwell Dr, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, USA
Nothing tops off a romantic weekend getaway like stopping by a local winery, picking up a bottle or two, and heading back to your enchanting treehouse patio for a beautiful sunset.
The Long Hollow Winery was built based on the owners’ childhood memory of a monastery in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where the monks made wine, bread, and cheese.
Long Hollow Church, 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075, USA
For a small town, Goodlettsville, Tennessee has so much to offer – we’ve only just scratched the surface. If you are looking for a fun new place to visit, come see what other goodies you’ll find.
Have you been to Goodlettsville, or perhaps are even one of those welcoming residents we mentioned? If so, what hidden treasures would you recommend? Please leave a comment and let us know. And also drop us a line with your favorite town for a weekend getaway in Tennessee — if, of course, it’s *not* beguiling Goodlettsville.
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