Trip Cost: $1,500 per person.
Included: Welcome wine tasting and dinner at Arrington Vineyards, breakfasts each morning, private historic tour of Franklin, dinner at Red Pony, Nashville walking food tour, Grand Ole Opry backstage tour, preshow reception, and Grand Ole Opry performance.
Not included: Hotel accommodations, airfare, transportation to and from the airport, meals not specifically identified as included, optional golf excursion, and personal expenses.
Important Information: Due to the planned itinerary, we strongly advise those who are not ambulatory against participating. Our itinerary includes a significant amount of walking, sometimes on uneven terrain. Travelers must be able to climb on and off chartered motor coaches and a train. If you would like to discuss your situation or have specific questions, please contact the President’s Council office at pc@purdueforlife.org.
The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Located in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, the hotel offers convenient access to Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Proposed group rate: $459 per room, per night, plus applicable taxes.
Hotel address:
130 Second Avenue North
Franklin, Tennessee
Hotel amenities include:
Guests will make their own airline reservations. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the primary airport serving the Franklin and Nashville area.
Additional information regarding airport transfers and group transportation will be provided closer to the trip.
The hotel is located about 35 minutes from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Franklin is a walkable city so a rental car is not necessary. If you decide to rent a car, valet parking is available at the hotel for $50 per day.
The optional pretrip golf excursion has an additional fee.
Registration opens 11/9/2026 at 1 p.m. ET
You may request to cancel for any reason prior to Thursday, April 1, 2027, to receive a full refund for per-person trip costs. Cancellation requests must be made in writing. To request a cancellation, email specialevents@purdueforlife.org. Please call 765-494-0900 with questions.
Office of Special Events
765-494-0900
specialevents@purdueforlife.org
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