For country music fans, a resort in Tennessee is a passport to a cultural Mecca. With tens of thousands of devoted music lovers flocking to Nashville every day, business is sure to blossom. Nashville, Tennessee resorts can accommodate not only the twang-trilling tourist but also the professional business traveler.

Whether you love Garth Brooks or Snoop Dogg, TN resorts can provide you, the working vacationer, comprehensive solutions for both business and pleasure. Relaxing vacations in Tennessee can provide the following amenities to the conscientious business traveler:

1. Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee resorts normally offer full Internet access in guest and common room areas.

2. Many scenic lake resorts in Tennessee offer meeting facilities for 25 up to 1000 attendees.

3. North, south, west or east, Tennessee resort facilities usually offer some form of business center for printing, copying and other business needs.

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Stay downtown at a Nashville, Tennessee resort

Most relaxing vacations in Tennessee begin in Nashville, the country music capital of the world. While there on business, there's no reason not to take the time to enjoy the festive atmosphere and local offerings. Resorts in downtown Nashville can host your conference or business meetings, give you a place to lay your head and give you access to the city and its teeming culture.

I recommend: Featuring luxurious business amenities and multiple dining and catering options, the Gaylord Opryland is a premier TN resort. If you find yourself at the Fairfield Inn Nashville Airport, you can take advantage of their fax, copy and courier services.

Hit the links at Tennessee golf resorts

If you prefer the dulcet offerings of Frank Sinatra or Run DMC, downtown Nashville may not hold your complete attention. A Tennessee golf resort might present a more attractive scenario. There's nothing wrong with knocking off a few hours early to play 9 or 18 holes on a beautiful afternoon. Surely the boss won't mind, especially if you invite him along.

I recommend: The Baneberry Golf and Resort offers golf facilities in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. With 5 golf courses, the Windham Resort at Fairfield Glade is flush with options.

Enjoy seasonal activities at resorts in Tenn

Depending on when you visit resorts in Tenn, the extra-curricular activities available will differ. In the summer, your ideal destination may be a Tennessee lake resort with a multitude of waterfront options. In the cold of winter, Tennessee ski resorts can have you tackling moguls as fiercely as you do a new sale. No matter the weather, there's no reason business has to keep you indoors.

I recommend: The Deerfield Resort offers access to the man-made Norris Lake for a plethora of summertime activities. Featuring one of the longest chairlift rides in the south, Ober Gatlingburg is a premier ski destination in the Tennessee mountains.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If planning to golf at a Tennessee resort, call ahead and check on availability. Resort courses frequently rent out to large groups. Combined with members-only tee times, public slots can be limited.