Welcome to Scarritt Bennett. Come stay in a piece of history while enjoying the city of Nashville just steps outside your door. Our space is on Music Row, a block from Vanderbilt, and minutes from Belmont, Lipscomb, Hillsboro Village, 12S, Midtown, Honky Tonk Row and more!
• Walkable to restaurants & bars
• Budget-friendly
• Keypad entry
• Free parking on-site
• Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in at 4 pm // Check out at 10 am
*Inquire for extended stays*
PLEASE READ THE LISTING FULLY BEFORE BOOKING.
The space
We want you to enjoy your stay just as much as you do. Help us ensure you are booking the right fit for your needs by reading this listing fully before booking.
Our studio is located in one of the old dorm buildings of what was once Scarritt Bennett College for Christian Workers, then later Scarritt Graduate School (more history about the campus below). The studio is a modest 150 sq ft, with a bathroom that has a private tub/shower combo. Expect a room without frills but on a campus akin to a European monastery or dare we say, Hogwarts…
The room has a queen sized bed plus a desk and chair. You will comfortably sleep 2 people in the room. The studio is equipped with one TV with streaming capabilities, a mini-fridge with a freezer (no ice machine), a microwave, and lastly a dual drip coffee maker + keurig.
In the cool months we provide heat only. In the warmer months we provide air conditioning only.
If booking here, keep in mind it’s not the room that you’re booking the space for, it’s the location and the beautiful campus. We encourage our guests to explore! Check out the architecture, the archways, there’s even a labyrinth.
Key House Rules:
• No alcohol
• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties
So what is Scarritt Bennett Center?
Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit conference, retreat, and transformative education center. It’s history dates back to the late 19th century when it was first established as the Scarritt College for Christain Workers. The college sought to train young women missionaries in a time when women were still prohibited from many forms of leadership. The college eventually became co-ed, and in 1952 it became one of the first white, private colleges in the state of Tennessee to integrate. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously visited the college and preached in its historic Wightman Chapel on April 25, 1957. Scarritt College operated from 1892 up until 1988 when it became the home of the now nonprofit organization, Scarritt Bennett Center.
Today, Scarritt Bennett Center’s mission is “to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world.” The center is property of the Women’s Division of the United Methodist Church. Expect to see the United Methodist Women on campus throughout the year for board meetings, chapter workshops, and retreats. The campus also regularly hosts conferences, private events, weddings, and elopements.
Scarritt Bennett Center offers a variety of programming across the year that are free and open to the public, including poetry readings, live jazz music, chapel services, and more. Guests staying on campus are encouraged to participate in all that the campus has to offer - after you have booked, please inquire for more info about these campus activities.
Guest access
You will have full access to your unit as well as access to the dorm building and permission to explore the campus.
The dorm building is of course shared with other guests so you may pass each other in the halls.
There is free parking onsite, 1 car allotted per suite reserved and a pass will be required. Additional street parking can be found off campus.
Other things to note
→ No alcohol is allowed on campus, in the dorm building, or in the rooms
→ No smoking is allowed on campus, in the dorm building, or in the rooms
This property is not the right fit if:
→ You’re looking for a modern building with a giant room and bed. Our rooms are small and the building is frankly, not new. For some it’s not the right fit, for others it’s an experience with a bit of character.
→ You’re up to no good. Our property is heavily surveilled. We are serious about no alcohol, smoking, no parties. You will be fined and required to leave immediately if found to break any of our house rules.
Misc details:
→There is no elevator onsite. Stairs may be required. If you cannot climb stairs please let our team know BEFORE booking so we can ensure 1st floor availability.
→ Check-in is at 4 pm // Check out is at 10 am. If you're looking to check in early or check out late, we suggest booking the night before or after your arrival. Otherwise, to be considerate to other guests, we cannot guarantee that an early check-in or late check-out request will be accommodated. Feel free to arrive anytime after 4 pm.
→ Regarding the unit: It is small. Max occupancy is 2 people. There is no kitchen onsite however you will have a mini fridge/freezer (no ice maker), a microwave and a dual drip/Keurig coffee maker. We provide linen, travel-sized toiletries, and a hair dryer. An iron and board are available by request only. Guests are responsible to provide any additional amenities desired other than the starter items provided.
→ In the cool months we provide heat only. In the warmer months we provide air conditioning only
→ There is free parking onsite, 1 car per unit reserved
→ Once booked, we will ask for your email address to send you info about the property and the check-in process. You will receive your code and instructions for entry one day before your arrival. This code will activate on your check-in day at 4 pm and deactivate at 10 am the day you check out.
→ Rest assured, our team is local and available 24/7 for any emergency that may arise.
→ For tips on places to eat, things to do, & all things #Nashville find us at (@urbannashvacations).
