The Elliott Family Magnolia Gathering

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Hosted by: Mac & Family
Where: Mac's home on Greenfield Lane, Castalian Springs, Tennessee. Look for the magnolia out front.
Dinner time: To be announced TBA

Expect plenty of food, family photos under the magnolia, games, kids' activities and time together. Dinner time and the final Thanksgiving schedule will be posted here as we get closer.

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Family Week Schedule

Tue 11/24Early

Earliest arrival day
Family traveling longer distances can arrive Tuesday. Settle in, visit with family and explore the area.
Wed 11/25Day 1

Official reunion arrival day
Hampton Inn family-block check-in begins at 4 PM. An informal welcome-to-Tennessee gathering may be added. Details to come.
Thu 11/26Day 2

Elliott Family Thanksgiving
Hosted by Mac & Family on Greenfield Lane in Castalian Springs. Dinner time to be announced.
Fri 11/27Day 3

Elliott Family Friday
Fish fry at Mac's house • shopping • family activities. Friday has always been another family day after Thanksgiving. The family fish fry is at Mac's house on Greenfield Lane, with shopping and outings during the day. Times will be posted here.
Sat 11/28Open

Open day: your own plans
No hosted event. Families make their own plans: Bledsoe Creek and Old Hickory Lake, downtown Gallatin, or a run into Nashville are all close.
Sun 11/29Extended

Goodbyes & departures
For everyone staying through the weekend.

We're hosting two days: Thanksgiving on Thursday and Family Friday. Saturday and Sunday are open for families to plan on their own. Nobody has to be here all week. Tuesday and Sunday are simply there for anyone arriving early or staying late. Thursday and Friday details will be updated here as they're finalized.

Where to Stay

Official Elliott Family Hotel

Hampton Inn Gallatin

980 Village Green Crossing, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 · 615-206-9595

≈ $131.83per night + taxes & fees

Nov 25–27core family block (Wed → Fri)

Nov 4reservation deadline

Call the hotel and ask for the Elliott Family group rate. Free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness center and pet-friendly rooms. Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Shopping and restaurants are within walking distance.

Coming early or staying through the weekend?Our core block is November 25–27, but the Hampton Inn has agreed to accommodate extended Elliott Family stays based on availability. If you're arriving earlier or staying through Saturday or Sunday, request the extra nights when you make your reservation.

View Hampton Inn Gallatin Call to book: 615-206-9595

Prefer a house?

We've identified nearby vacation homes for families who want more room or would like to stay together. Family members make their own reservations.

Castalian Springs · closest to Greenfield Lane

Eleanor's Haven

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2,000 sq. ft.King + 2 queens + futon/game room

Pool table, foosball, full kitchen, fireplace room, fire pit, creekfront setting, washer/dryer and parking. Under four miles from Bledsoe Creek State Park.

Best for: a family that wants to stay close to the Castalian Springs reunion activities.

View Eleanor's Haven

Gallatin · the large-family choice

Historic Stonewall Stays

Sleeps 125 bedrooms3½–4 bathrooms5,600 sq. ft.King, queen, two doubles + bunk room

An 1831 home with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, outdoor space and parking, within walking distance of downtown Gallatin's Square. Rated 9.8/10 from 24 Expedia reviews. Priced at about $1,673 total for Nov 25–29 when researched.

Best for: a large household, or several related households who want to stay together.

View Historic Stonewall

Gallatin · lake access

Old Hickory Lake Townhome

Sleeps 83 bedrooms3 bathroomsKing + queen + double/single + sofa bed

Kitchen, washer, fire pit and deck. About a two-minute walk from Old Hickory Lake and five minutes from the marina. Rated 9.6/10 from 13 reviews.

Best for: a family of 5–8 who wants a newer house and lake access.

View Old Hickory Lake Townhome

Gallatin · quiet and close to the Square

Spacious Home Near Historic Gallatin Square

Sleeps 83 bedrooms2 bathrooms1,400 sq. ft.

Less than a mile from historic downtown Gallatin. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, outdoor space and room for multiple vehicles or trailers. Rated 9.6/10 from 19 Expedia reviews.

Best for: a family that wants a quieter residential setting with easy access to Gallatin.

View the Gallatin Home

Prices shown are what we saw when we researched; vacation-rental prices and availability can change. Please book directly with the listing.

Bringing an RV or camper?

Bledsoe Creek State Park

400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 · Park office 615-452-3706 · Reservations 888-867-2757

68 sites with water & electricGrills & picnic tablesCheck-in 4 PM · check-out noonMost sites: 2-night minimumUp to 6 people per site

Right on Old Hickory Lake, with trails and fishing. Reservations open up to a year in advance. Campsites are not part of our hotel block, so RV families should reserve now.

Reserve an RV site About the park

Coming From Out of Town?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the airport to fly into. The rental listings put BNA roughly 40 minutes from Gallatin, depending on where you stay and on traffic.

We encourage family flying in to coordinate arrival times with one another where possible. Tell us your travel plans in the RSVP so we can help connect rides.

A note for sightseers: the historic house tours at Cragfont and Wynnewood close for the season on November 15, so plan on Bledsoe Creek State Park, Old Hickory Lake and downtown Gallatin instead.

Most importantly…

Come ready to eat, laugh, catch up, make memories and spend time together.

Some plans will keep being added as Thanksgiving gets closer, so bookmark this page. It's our official source for Elliott Family Thanksgiving updates.

RSVP now One RSVP per household · by October 25

We can't wait to see everyone under the magnolia.

With love, Mac & Family