Website: https://backporchlodge.com/
Back Porch Lodge is a vacation rental property and event venue located in Whites Creek, Tennessee, approximately 8 miles from downtown Nashville. The site describes the property as “Nashville’s premier vacation rental getaway.” It sits on more than five acres of wooded grounds that the website identifies as part of the former Fontanel property once owned by country music entertainer Barbara Mandrell. The lodge combines overnight accommodations with outdoor recreation and space for private gatherings.
Services
Back Porch Lodge functions both as a short-term rental and as a venue for hosted events. In addition to overnight stays, the property offers space for “events, photo shoots, weddings, corporate outings” and similar gatherings on its wooded grounds. Visitors are directed to contact the property to discuss event arrangements.
The accommodations and on-site features include:
- Four bedrooms and three full bathrooms.
- A saltwater pool, hot tub, and fire pit.
- A bubbling creek, hiking trails, and a zip-line tour on the grounds.
- A game room equipped with a Nintendo Wii, foosball, and darts.
- A fitness room and gym, plus an office space.
About
The property is built around its connection to a notable piece of Nashville-area history. According to the website, the lodge occupies more than five acres of the former Fontanel estate associated with Barbara Mandrell. The combination of acreage, water features, and recreational amenities is presented as a private retreat that remains close to the city, balancing a secluded, wooded setting with convenient access to downtown Nashville.
Location & Contact
Back Porch Lodge is located at 4241 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN, United States 37189. The property notes its proximity of roughly 8 miles to downtown Nashville. The primary contact method listed is email at [email protected]. The business also maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram under the handle @backporchlodge. The website directs prospective guests and event organizers to reach out regarding availability, bookings, and event hosting.
Additional Information
The property is marketed toward groups seeking a getaway near Nashville that pairs lodging with on-site activities such as swimming in the saltwater pool, relaxing in the hot tub, gathering at the fire pit, and exploring the hiking trails and zip-line tour. The bubbling creek and the more than five acres of wooded grounds contribute to the secluded setting, while the indoor amenities give guests options regardless of weather. The game room, stocked with a Nintendo Wii, foosball, and darts, along with the fitness room, gym, and office, support both leisure and longer working stays.
With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, the lodge is configured to host families and groups, and its event capabilities extend its use beyond overnight lodging to weddings, photo shoots, corporate outings, and other private gatherings. The property’s tie to the former Fontanel estate associated with Barbara Mandrell is presented as part of its appeal, connecting guests to a piece of Nashville-area history while keeping them within roughly 8 miles of downtown. Specific nightly rates and booking terms are not published on the homepage; interested visitors and event organizers are encouraged to contact the property directly by email at [email protected] or through its Facebook and Instagram accounts under the handle @backporchlodge for availability and details.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (backporchlodge.com).