Renaissance Nashville Hotel Now Offering Luxurious Lodging for Guests of Local Country Music and NASCAR Event

    /24-7PressRelease/ - NASHVILLE, TN, December 23, 2007 - Come January 11th, Nashville will be buzzing with crisp country music and the low rumble of racecars. The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is now offering outstanding accommodations to guests coming to Nashville for this local event.

The third annual Sprint Sound & Speed Event is "A Celebration of Music and Motorsports" and is presented by SUNTRUST. Taking place in famous Music City from January 11-12, 2008, Sound & Speed will feature Grammy award winning, multi platinum recording artist Allan Jackson as the headline act, alongside national NASCAR legends, creating an incredible melding of country music and auto sports.

Taking place in and around Sommet Center, Sound & Speed gives fans a chance to rub shoulders with driver's, team owners, and top-selling country music sensations. Musicians present will include Josh Turner, Diamond Rio, Danielle Peck, Bucky Covington and Lady Antebellum, which NASCAR stars will include Richard and Kyle Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Ryan Newman and Jamie McMurray. The event will also feature a show car and a sponsor's display, alongside a charitable auction with memorabilia from the two different industries. The charities that the auction benefits include the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

While Sound & Speed is sure to liven up Music City, the Renaissance Nashville Hotel is featuring music-inspired Nashville accommodations for guests coming to the event. 649 deluxe guestrooms and 24 spacious hotel suites all boast floor to ceiling windows featuring spectacular downtown city views, plush new bedding packages, work desks and high-speed Internet. Bath and Body Works products fill the large bathrooms while Club Level rooms offer other upscale amenities along with private lounges on the weekdays, sure to create a sense of glamour amongst guests.

The Renaissance also offers four wonderfully chic eatery options to give guests the opportunity to have every convenience within the hotel. The "Great Room," which is only open for dinner, offers guests signature drinks alongside light snacks, while Commerce Street Grille is an acclaimed downtown Nashville restaurant that serves regional American cuisine in style, featuring dishes such as fried green tomatoes as well as crab cakes and blackened filet. The Bridge Entertainment Bistro boasts eight 60-inch LCD TV's and delightful cuisine and favorite libations. And lastly, Starbucks, located in the lobby, offers early birds, coffee beverages and sweet treats to get guests through the early hours.

There are so many options to choose from at this hotel, guests are able to create individual and personalized experiences at every turn. So, discover the Sound & Speed event from the comfort of the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

About Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Welcome to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel! Delight in this beautiful downtown Nashville, TN hotel featuring expressions of Music City's unique character throughout the property. Located in the business district, this downtown Nashville hotel is connected to the Convention Center, and within walking distance of the Sommet Center, Coliseum, B.B. King's Blues Club, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, and Historic Second Avenue District, which boasts Nashville's most popular "honky tonks" and live entertainment. Enjoy luxurious accommodations with modern amenities including a 24-hour fitness center. If you're in the mood to delight the palate, stroll into Commerce Street Grille and experience exceptional southern cuisine. Boasting 31,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, this Nashville convention center hotel is the perfect location for a variety of business and social events. Discover "Your Stage to Orchestrate a Successful Event" at the exquisite Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. For more information or to make a reservation call 615-255-8400 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnash-renaissance-nashville-hotel/.

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