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Butterfly Hollow – A Hidden Retreat

Slip away and discover a luxurious romantic Nashville hideaway at Butterfly Hollow Bed and Breakfast. Butterfly Hollow is a charming 3 bedroom Tennessee Bed and Breakfast nestled in a storybook setting on 82 secluded acres. Tucked into the Cumberland Plateau foothills, Butterfly Hollow Bed and Breakfast is a short drive from surrounding cities: Nashville TN, Lebanon TN, Cookeville TN, Knoxville TN, and Chattanooga TN. It’s where guests come to relax, rejuvenate, elope, and/or renew.


Our secluded bed and breakfast offers three private bedrooms, an inviting covered porch, scenic hiking/walking trails, breathtaking landscape, a relaxing hot tub and a variety of nearby outdoor activities to choose from. Click here for some great activity ideas or check out the Smith County visitors site.


Butterfly Hollow is the perfect getaway for a romantic weekend, anniversary/birthday celebration, a Nashville destination wedding/elopement, or just simply a place to spend time with friends. If you are following your Nashville musical dreams, Butterfly Hollow offers a wonderful music or artist retreat.


The Cumberland Plateau foothills are where those from Nashville and nearby cities come to play. The close proximity to the Caney Fork River, the many miles of hiking and biking trails, Center Hill Lake and scenic Cordell Hull Lake makes Butterfly Hollow a perfect getaway for the discerning traveler looking for nature and a little peace and solitude.


You’ll find it so easy to transform into a relaxed state of mind in these quiet, natural surroundings. The Hollow is a private retreat, less than seven miles from Gordonsville Tennessee, Carthage Tennessee, and fifteen miles east of historic Lebanon Tennessee.


As a traditional bed and breakfast guests have a few common areas they share throughout their stay including gathering at the breakfast table. As your Innkeeper I am fully vaccinated and ask if you do not feel well or recently recovering from an illness you consider cancelling or postpone your trip.

Bed & Breakfast

Butterfly Hollow is a Nashville Bed and Breakfast for those who love nature, want a romantic escape, or just need a few days away. It’s for those who love the quiet, mother nature, or a stress-free environment. It’s for the star gazers, hummingbird lovers, and firefly catchers. Butterfly Hollow is for you!

Weddings & Celebrations

Our Middle Tennessee wedding venue is a perfect location for your wedding or elopement. Situated on 82 acres, Butterfly Hollow Bed and Breakfast provides you an intimate atmosphere with rolling hills and picture perfect photo backdrops at Nashville’s premier small outdoor wedding venue.

Vacation Home Rental

Built in 2017, this two bedroom/two bathroom cabin vacation home rental is a popular choice for couples looking for a romantic getaway, small family vacations, or a restful retreat with friends. The vacation rental is a separate from the Bed & Breakfast.

Things to do

Smith County is located at the base of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee and is geographically blessed with its southern hospitality, beautiful scenic countryside, numerous attractions, rural roads, majestic hills, flowing rivers, refreshing lakes and numerous creeks to enjoy fishing and/or canoeing. 

An Eco-Friendly Retreat

Butterfly Hollow is a sanctuary for wildlife, humans and nature which began in 1996 with the renovation of its 1899 farmhouse. Ensuring the farmhouse and surrounding area were preserved, the restoration used timber and stone from the property along with reclaimed antique lumber and materials. As caretakers, we continue to strive to maintain this beautiful spot of land.


May the path lead you to Butterfly Hollow one day soon.

Our Happy Butterflies