Step into the world of Legacy Hospitality TN, where Nashville’s vibrant soul converges with the warmth of Southern hospitality rental. Legacy invites you to embrace a journey that embodies the spirit of togetherness and the comforts of home, allowing you to revel in new experiences while cherishing the solace of the familiar. Legacy’s accommodations are thoughtfully designed to resonate with the essence of your own dwelling, ensuring every moment is steeped in relaxation, connection, and exploration.
Shawn Huffman is the owner of Legacy Hospitality TN and has called Nashville home since 2004. Turning her natural eye for design into her career, she was inspired to start Legacy Hospitality to offer visitors luxury short-term accommodations in Nashville. Elevating getaways with thoughtful designs, curated experiences, and true southern warmth, Shawn explains that Legacy is the branding of the hosting side of being a vacation rental host. Combining southern hospitality and the enjoyment she gets from taking care of guests is where the name Legacy Hospitality came into being. Leveraging her talent, attention to detail, and understanding of the Nashville market, she ensures that every stay will feel like home. Shawn first became acquainted with design via her college retail profession as a Perry Ellis menswear merchandising representative.
“I would go into department stores and literally redo the entire section where placement, color, texture, ‘feel,’ and layout mattered – it was the perfect position for a perfectionist. I believe this translated into the eye that I have for interior design that I can’t explain,” Shawn shares. “It’s something that I ‘just do’ or that I ‘just feel,’ which makes it a gift. But honestly, I was lucky enough to have someone tell me to just go ahead and decorate an empty space with no formal training and pure trust… thank goodness he’s still married to me!”
When asked how she would describe her design style, Shawn describes it as ‘timeless comfort,’ stating she believes vacation homes should still feel like home. She further explains that she favors designs that are not too trendy, but relaxing, adding that the color palettes she’s typically drawn to are calm, cool, neutrals with a pop of green – she loves using plants to achieve this!
With Nashville growing at such a rapid pace, Shawn emphasizes the importance of location while picking a spot for rental properties. She shares, “I have been lucky in real estate to have purchased land and properties around downtown Nashville as early as 2007. Without having a crystal ball on Nashville’s growth, neighborhoods that were up and coming at the time are where the vacation rentals are located. Staying inside of the downtown loop was the key.”
As your host, Shawn believes in creating spaces that foster meaningful connections – where open areas inspire communal moments and private retreats offer reflection. In an ever-changing world, Legacy stands firm in the belief that the finer things should be a standard, infusing luxury and indulgence into your Nashville retreat. Each interaction reflects their dedication to hospitality, enriching your stay with personalized attention and unwavering kindness. Experience the legacy they’re crafting, as they weave together comfort, design, and a sense of belonging that transcends boundaries.
“I get a lot of compliments from guests saying they wish I could decorate their home,” Shawn shares. “Overall, as a designer, I hope every guest feels comfortable in their home away from home at my vacation rental homes. As a host, I make sure guests have recommendations for places to go and things to do, adding that extra touch of hospitality. Tying those two elements together leaves a touch of Southern Hospitality...and that's my Legacy.”
Shawn is dedicated to creating an elevated vacation rental experience by providing thoughtfully designed accommodations, carefully curated recommendations, and southern hospitality. She is committed to offering unparalleled care to each guest that stays at one of her cozy homes, and part of how she creates this experience is by offering QR codes all around her properties so if guests see something they like, they have easy access to be able to purchase it.
“These QR codes are from a company called Minoan, who offer a shoppable experience at my vacation rental properties,” Shawn explains. “Minoan offers steep discounts to hosts and designers on 200+ brands that include furniture, decor, and more - so as a host, I’m able to curate rooms with top brands like Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and Wayfair. It’s not only a fantastic shopping experience, but the discounts help me #staymarried and not get into too much retail trouble.”
For more information on Legacy Hospitality, visit legacyhospitalitytn.com or follow them on socials @LegacyHospitalityTN.
“I believe that people remember how they are treated and how you
make them feel, and that is your legacy.”
Legacy Hospitality's partnership with Minoan allows for guests to shop and purchase pieces within the properties that visitors could see using in their own homes.