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Notes from Highway 49

Ashland City takes a bit of local knowledge. Which trailhead has parking, when the pelicans turn up on the river, where to eat on a Sunday, and whether the drive into Nashville is worth it that evening. This is where we write that down. Guides to Cheatham County, straight answers to the things guests ask before they arrive, and the odd story about the lodge.

Bedroom at Birdsong Lodge
Check-in, pets, the three stays and getting around Ashland City — answers to the questions guests ask most before.
Birdsong property glowing at golden hour in snow
No call center, no middleman — here's what changes when you book Birdsong Lodge directly instead of through a.
Packing the car for a trip to Birdsong Lodge
How to pack, get here, and time a Nashville day trip around a stay at Birdsong Lodge in Ashland.
Cozy living room inside Birdsong Lodge
A look at the lodge, the suite and the cottage at Birdsong, and what actually makes each one worth.
Birdsong Lodge sign in the snow
What each season actually looks like at Birdsong Lodge, from spring high water to fall color along the Cumberland.
Kayak on the Cumberland River at Riverbluff Park
Kayaking, trails and quiet river access near Ashland City, Tennessee — the best of Cheatham County a short drive.