There are a dozen or more chain hotels in Music Valley, all close to restaurants and a short drive from the Grand Ole Opry [1] and Opry Mills mall. Nashville’s [2] most famous hotel, Opryland [3], is luxurious and within walking distance of the Opry.
These hotels tend to provide more for your money than downtown digs, but they are a 10-to-15-minute drive to the city center.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/tennessee/nashville/entertainment/live-music-and-clubs/the-grand-ole-opry
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/tennessee/nashville
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/tennessee/nashville/accommodations/music-valley/over-200