The 2025 Competition will be held this year in the Turner Theater, at the Factory in Franklin in Franklin, Tennesse.

DIRECTIONS

““The Factory at Franklin”, a lively hub for shopping, dining, events, and more located in a charming historic building, one mile north of downtown Franklin, TN at 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064. There 21 shopping places and over 13 restaurants and eateries. A few pictures we took are attached. Please check out the website at https://factoryatfranklin.com/

Map:  230 Franklin Rd - Google Maps

PARKING

Parking is free.

HOTEL

Hotels in Franklin area at most 6 miles from the venue and many are closer.

The GMFC hotel we recommend is the Sleep Inn in Brentwood, TN, near the Cool Springs Galleria. This is just off I-65 exit 69 Moore’s Lane and is five miles from the contest venue.  Rooms are available to Choice Hotel members for about $99 per night plus tax.  To get the best rates, Book Online through the hotel website. 

SLEEP INN BRENTWOOD - NASHVILLE - COOL SPRINGS

1611 Galleria Blvd., Brentwood, TN, 37027-2926   Phone: 615-376-2122

https://www.choicehotels.com/tennessee/brentwood/sleep-inn-hotels/tn052

Another economical  option to consider is the Candlewood Suites Nashville - Franklin, 1305 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064. This is just off I-65 exit 65 Murfreesboro Rd, and is 3 miles from the contest venue.  Rooms are available to IHG members for about $109 per night plus tax. 

CANDLEWOOD SUITES NASHVILLE - FRANKLIN

1305 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 877-226-3539

https://www.candlewoodsuites.com/candlewood/franklin