Getting Here

Southwest Airlines is the OFFICIAL AIRLINE of the 2011 Nashville Film Festival!

In its 40th year of service, Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers--offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded, now serving 69 cities in 35 states. 

The festival takes place at the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16, located at 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN  37215, next to the Mall at Green Hills.  The theater features stadium-style seating and Dolby digital sound. 

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING
A six-tiered parking garage is directly behind the theaters. We ask all those attending to please park in the parking garage; please do not use the Mall at Green Hills parking lot. The festival entrance is on the lower lobby, accessible from the lower level of the parking garage.

Accomodations

Important Note: to take full advantage of the special offers afforded Nashville Film Festival attendees, rooms must be booked by March 24th.

OFFICIAL HOTEL

Situated at the heart of the action, our Homewood Suites by Hilton® Nashville-Downtown hotel is hard to beat. It's within walking distance of many of Nashville's famous music venues and the area's exciting night-spots.  

HOST HOTEL

A sophisticated addition to Nashville, combining attentive service with stylish, contemporary design. Located in the popular West End, the Hutton Hotel is the ideal base for exploring all the city has to offer including Vanderbilt University, Music Row, Sommet Center, LP Field and the Tennessee Capital.

 FRIENDS OF THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL HOTELS

The only AAA Four-Diamond hotel for over 25 consecutive years.  And after 25 successful years, we've still got it goin' on! The Loews Hotel Nashville is your home base in Music City, where true southern comfort hits all the right notes. Distinctive, yet comfortable.   Sophisticated, yet casual.  It's the "Loews Style" that makes this Nashville TN hotel. 

Discover this hidden jewel just 3 miles from the Nashville Independent Film Festival! 139 unique, affordable sleeping rooms at Scarritt-Bennett Center , a historic former college campus turned retreat & conference center. Groups & individuals are welcome. Gothic-style architecture and grounds offer a peaceful environment. Complimentary parking, outdoor labyrinth, art gallery and gift shop. Walking distance to Vanderbilt, Music Row, Hillsboro Village, area shops & restaurants. reservations@scarrittbennett.org

The newest addition and only branded boutique hotel in the Downtown Nashville area. The Hotel Indigo Nashville Downtown offers a unique stay with our fresh design concept featuring vibrant colors, original terrazzo flooring and oversized wall murals reflecting local imagery to our two-story Starbucks Coffeehouse, Art Gallery and more.  Our other branded boutique, the Hotel Indigo Nashville Music Row also offers a unique stay with our natural hardwood flooring and cozy area rugs in all of our guestrooms, an outdoor patio and a 3,000 square foot penthouse plus live nightly entertainment...we are the place where locals love to hang out and travelers love to stay....”we create experiences.”

Getting Around

Nissan is the OFFICIAL AUTOMOBILE for the 2011 Nashville Film Festival.

Our fleet of Nissans will be transporting filmmakers and special guests to and from the airport and around the city. At Nissan, innovation is at the core of everything we do. We turn our ideas and dreams into vehicles that make a difference in your life. Similar to the way filmmakers develop the work that we are celebrating at this festival. Nissan. Innovation for All.

Ground Transportation may be available to offsite events.  Please check with the transportation desk in the NaFF Lobby for more information.  Questions can be sent to transportation@nashvillefilmfestival.org

Planning Your Time at the Festival

There's a lot to do at NaFF - how to decide what to see?  To help decide, we suggest that you view the online Official 2011 Program Guide and download a copy of the Program Schedule (pdf).

iPhone users can get our Festival app from the Apple iTunes Store.

Buying Tickets

The on-site Box Office at the Regal Green Hills Cinema is now open. The Box Office opens 30 minutes before the first film, and remains open until 30 minutes after the the start of the last film. We can be reached at (615) 853-3681. (Tickets may not be purchased over the phone.)

Tickets can be purchased online at www.nashvillefilmfestival.org or at the on-site Box Office – lower level of Regal Green Hills Cinema, throughout the festival.

• General Public tickets are available for purchase online beginning Thursday, April 7. Film screenings are $12.00. (Become a member and get discounted tickets!) Click here to purchase General Public tickets
   
• Members will be able to purchase/select tickets online beginning Wednesday, April 6. Click here to purchase Member tickets
   
• Patron All-Festival Laminate Holders will be able to purchase select tickets online beginning Tuesday, April 5. Click here to select tickets
   
• On-site ticket sales begin at 12 noon – 7 pm on April 13th at the NaFF box office in the lower lobby of the Regal Green Hills Cinema.

Dining Out

Whole Foods, Whole Planet, Whole People — Whole Foods Market wants customers to celebrate the joy of eating and living well. Shoppers rely on us for the freshest, most flavorful, highest quality organic and natural products on the planet - from everyday value items to unique specialty products. Catering the Opening and Closing Nights, WHOLE FOODS MARKET is within walking distance of the Regal Green Hills Cinema. Eat in or take out. 

First Time in Nashville?

If you have time to take a break from the festival, check out the sights and sounds that make Music City so unique.  Whether it’s listening to live music, soaking in the art scene, exploring history or just relaxing, enjoy your time in the city that music calls home!