Gray Line of Tennessee tour company announced today they are taking reservations for the “Christmas Lights Tour,” one of Nashville’s most festive holiday traditions. In addition to touring some of Nashville and Franklin’s holiday fantasy home exteriors, guests will get a tour of the historic Lotz House in Franklin which is decorated in keeping with a typical Christmas in the mid 1860’s. In making the announcement, Lotz House Executive Director J.T. Thompson said, “This will be our third year to participate in the ‘Christmas Lights Tour’ with Gray Line and we’re looking forward to making it a magical evening for the guests as they tour the Lotz House during the holidays.”
Gray Line is a favorite of Nashvillians as well as tourists when it comes to taking a sightseeing tour of this area’s extravagantly decorated homes Sherry Fields, vice president of sales and marketing of Gray Line of Tennessee said, “This is one of our most popular tours this time of year because not only do visitors enjoy the tour, but it’s a great group activity for companies, or just a fun outing for friends that get together during the holidays. It’s a unique way to spend time with friends for a festive outing. The addition of the Lotz House tour is a real bonus and the guests enjoy seeing how a family would have decorated for the holidays in the mid 1860’s.”
The tours run December 1 – 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. excluding December 24 and 25. Gray Line will provide a pickup at most Nashville hotels, or you can park at the Gray Line office across from Opryland to board the tour. The cost is $22 for adults, $11 for children and $21 for seniors. For reservations or more information please call 615-883-5555, 1-800-251-1864 or book online at www.graylinenashville.com. Groups interested in making reservations can call 615-883-5557 extension 107. Packages including dinner at Buca Di Beppo or Monells are also available.
The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at “epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864. The house is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Avenue. For more information, call 615-790-7190 or visit the website is www.lotzhouse.com.