Frequently Asked Questions, Driving Directions, and
Map of Bell Buckle
1. Are cameras allowed?
You are most welcome to take any non-flash photos during all events; however, recording and/or posting videos, going “live” on social media, or livestreaming in any other format due to copyright issues is prohibited.
2. How far is Bell Buckle from the Nashville International Airport (BNA)?
Bell Buckle is located approximately 1 hour from the Nashville International Airport (BNA). Specific driving directions can be found on our website at the bottom of this page.
3. Where do I register?
Registration takes place in Bethaney Hall (#3 on Map) on Friday between 2:30pm and 5:30pm OR on Saturday between 10:00am and 11:30am.
Late arrivals or one-day attendees may register when they arrive at Bell Buckle Banquet Hall (#2 on Map) for the Saturday Night Buffet and Concert OR the Sunday Morning Gospel Brunch and Concert.
4. Where do I find an event schedule?
The schedule is located on our homepage at www.russtaffweekend.com.
5. How long do concerts typically last?
The Mini Concert/Sing-a-Long lasts approximately 1 hour.
The Saturday Full Band Russ Taff Concert lasts approximately 3 hours.
The Sunday Worship Service Concert lasts approximately 3 hours.
6. Where do we park?
Free parking is available adjacent to all event locations. All venues are contained within a 2-3 block radius. Bell Buckle is a walking-friendly location for events, shopping, and restaurants. A map is located at the bottom of this page.
7. What time do concert doors open?
Doors open at approximately 5:00pm on Saturday night and at approximately 9:00am on Sunday morning.
8. Will there be reserved seating?
There is no reserved seating. Seats will be open to first-come, first-serve following the buffet meals. Pre-seating will not be available; Concert seating will open up following each meal.
9. What do I wear?
Think Cracker Barrel attire – casual and comfortable… Saturday night concert is a Christmas party blowout – with an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.
10. Do UBER/LYFT operate in Bell Buckle?
Nope.
11. Are the Meet & Greet and Official Photos the same?
These are two separate activities. Official professional photos only with Russ and Tori will be taken at Bethaney Hall immediately following the Saturday Mini-Concert at the church. Meet & Greet/Signing will be held at Bethaney Hall immediately following the Sunday Morning Concert.
All times, artists, and locations are subject to change.
All events will be held indoors, but you might want to bring an umbrella just in case.
Driving Directions to Bell Buckle
(Because sometimes GPS is a big fat liar!)
For those of you who are coming in from out of town, there are several ways to get to Bell Buckle, and navigational systems are not always right on the money, so…
** If you are coming in from the Nashville direction, you will be driving East on I-24 towards Murfreesboro. Don’t let your GPS take you all the way down to Exit 89 off of I-24, that’s the long way in. Follow the directions into Murfreesboro, but get off at Exit 81-A. From there, you can go straight down Hwy 231 (Shelbyville Highway) for about 13 miles, then turn left onto Hwy 82 (Webb School Road) and go about 5 miles, which will bring you right into Bell Buckle. You can also take Exit 81-A, go straight down Hwy 231 (Shelbyville Highway) and take a left on Hwy 269, follow it all the way to Bell Buckle. It’s a scenic route, takes about the same amount of time, but be sure to follow the Hwy 269 signs, there’s a sneaky turn-off in there.
** If you are coming in from the Chattanooga direction, you will be driving West on I-24 towards Murfreesboro, and Exit 89 is the one you want. Follow the signs into Bell Buckle- and pay close attention to the 15 mph school zone when you drive past the Webb School, they take that seriously around here.
Map of Bell Buckle, Tennessee
