Please review the following information as you plan for your arrival and participation:
Onsite Assistance
Cell service is strong at the property. We do not anticipate any disruption in your ability to make calls, send texts or connect to Wifi. If you need assistance while onsite, please contact Tara Moore, our event planner, preferably by text at 615-403-4413.
Hotel Check-Out Wednesday, October 25
Please be sure to check out of your hotel room at both Southall and Harpeth before attending Wednesday’s sessions. There is unfortunately no opportunity for late checkouts, which means that your reservation expires while we are in sessions on Wednesday. Southall staff is prepared to securely store all luggage. Please stop by the Inn lobby on your way to the sessions in the Orchard Event Center.
If you are joining us for our Monday night reception and dinner, please proceed to the Conservatory Terrace for check-in and our gathering.
Upon arrival to Southall Farm & Inn for Tuesday and Wednesday Forum Sessions, please proceed to the Orchard Event Center for event check-in and all sessions.
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bourbon, BBQ & Bluegrass Reception
Upon arrival to Southall Farm & Inn for the Monday night reception, please proceed to the Rambling Pad for check-in and Tennessee hospitality.
If you are a local guest, registration will take place on Tuesday morning when you arrive at the Orchard Event Center. You can park in spaces outside of the event center.
If you are a guest staying at the Harpeth Hotel, you will also register and receive registration materials on Tuesday at the Orchard Event Center. Shuttle service is noted below.
If you are a guest staying at Southall Farm & Inn, all of your registration materials will be given when you check into your room. If you bring your own vehicle, please valet park at the Inn.
The main event space for our 2024 FCV Forum is at Southall Farm & Inn. Against a backdrop of Tennessee fall colors, this retreat venue is also a working farm. Each FCV guest is welcome to enjoy the property beginning with their arrival on Monday through Wednesday afternoon. Feel free to review Southall’s website for more information about the property.
Additionally, The Harpeth Hotel offers accommodations to some of our guests right in the heart of historic downtown Franklin. It is within walking distance to local shopping and eateries, and will be accessible to Southall via continuous FCV Forum shuttle service. Guests at the Harpeth are welcome to enjoy the Southall property for the duration of our event. Feel free to review the Harpeth Hotel website for more information about the property.
If you are staying at Harpeth Hotel, a shuttle will be available throughout the conference hours to take you back to the hotel if needed. They will run continuous loops during peak morning start times and evening end times, and be on-demand while sessions are happening. The transportation time between Harpeth Hotel and Southall is between 15-20 minutes.
To reach Southall, please use 1994 Carters Creek Pike, Franklin, TN 37064, to most efficiently arrive at Southall’s front entrance when using maps or GPS on your phone.
The address for Harpeth Hotel is 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064.
Commercial flights will arrive at Nashville International (BNA), which is a 45-60 minute drive to Southall.
Private flights should arrive at John C. Tune Airport (JWN), which is a 45-60 minute drive to Southall.
We recommend the following local car services for your convenience:
Commercial flights will arrive at Nashville International (BNA), which is a 45-60 minute drive to Southall. Private flights should arrive at John C. Tune Airport (JWN), which is a 45-60 minute drive to Southall.
We recommend the following local car services for your convenience:
When leaving Southall on Wednesday, October 25, please schedule your car service or ride share in advance. Due to the remote nature of Southall, it can be difficult to get a rideshare response without prior scheduling.
Both car service and rideshare pickups and dropoffs will be at the valet entrance to Southall Inn. The driver will need to notify Southall staff at the guard booth upon arrival as to who they are picking up/dropping off.
To encourage conversation and relationship building, we have built-in regular short breaks, lengthy meal times, as well as late afternoon longer breaks and experiences. Please feel free to use the property to continue conversations.
There will be staff onsite who can assist in connecting your laptop with the provided HDMI cable and monitor if assistance is needed.
Cell service is strong at the property. We do not anticipate any disruption in your ability to make calls, send texts or connect to Wifi.
If you need assistance while onsite, please contact Tara Moore, our event planner, preferably by text at
615-403-4413.
