Travel, Meals, and Lodging
Talk with others who are attending the 2006 C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference on our message board. Arrange ride shares, find someone to share a hotel room with, or just say hello!
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 Travel
 Continental Airlines Discount Offer
Continental Airlines is offering special fares for C.O.O.L. Idealist Conference attendees.
If you or your travel agent call Continental Airlines' toll-free number (1-800-468-7022) or visit www.continental.com to
book your reservations, you will receive a discount off the lowest applicable
discount fare on flights to Nashville. For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental's
MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022. Outside of the United States, please call your local Continental Airlines Reservation Office.
to obtain the best fares and schedule information. Also you may book online at www.continental.com. Enter your
Z Code and Agreement Code in the Offer Code Box
when searching for flights.
Z Code: ZS13
Agreement Code: VLP2SK
Southwest Airlines' Group Travel Program
If you're traveling in a group of ten or more, we recommend you take advantage of Southwest Airlines' Group Program. See their website for details.
Campus Maps
Getting to Campus
Discounted Gray Line shuttle service from airport
Print this coupon and take it with you to the Gray Line counter in the airport and tell the representative you are with the "C.O.O.L. Conference." You'll receive a discounted $15/per person (round trip) shuttle service to local hotels.
Or Call a Cab Company!
Allied Cab
Phone: (615) 883-2323
Checkered Cab
Phone: (615) 256-7000
Yellow Cab, Inc.
Phone: (615) 256-0101
Driving to Vanderbilt from the Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Take I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left onto Broadway. Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue. Allow approximately thirty minutes driving time from the airport to Vanderbilt University. If traffic is light, it will take less time.
Driving to the Campus
- From the north, take I-65 to I-40 west and then look for I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway.
- From the east or south, take I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left on Broadway.
- From the west, take I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway (US 70S).
Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue.
Vanderbilt is located a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville and is approximately 4 hours from Atlanta, 3 hours from Birmingham, 2 1/2 hours from Knoxville, 3 hours from Louisville, and 3 hours from Memphis.
Getting Around
Nashville Metro Transit Authority
Buses are a great green (and cheap) option to get downtown and back. Pick up fare and route details at the info desk.
$1.25/ ride for 20 and over
$.70/ ride for 19 and under
www.nashvillemta.org
Cab Companies
Allied Cab
Phone: (615) 883-2323
Checkered Cab
Phone: (615) 256-7000
Yellow Cab, Inc.
Phone: (615) 256-0101
Parking On Campus
A limited amount of on-campus parking is available. Parking passes will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis at registration.
 Twenty parking spaces are available for persons with disabilities in the Student Life Center garage, located at 310 25th Ave South.
(From 25th Ave turn onto Vanderbilt Place, take an immediate right into a metered parking lot, pull straight ahead into the Student Life Center garage.)
Please note: These spaces can also be used as temporary load and unload parking for exhibitors before the Opportunties Fair.
Meals
We are excited to be partnering with Vanderbilt Dining for the 2006 C.O.O.L. Idealist National
Conference.
Please note that conference registration fees include:
- 3 continental breakfasts (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings)
- 3 boxed lunches (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons)
- 1 dinner (Friday evening)
Additionally, Oxfam will be hosting a free Hunger Banquet on
Saturday evening. Seating is limited, so be sure to sign up for the Hunger Banquet when
you register for the conference online. Check out HungerBanquet.org for more information about the program.
Vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
Lodging
Please consider printing out a Green Hotel Card. We
will also have some available at registration.
Mention the COOL Idealist National Conference to receive discounts at these area hotels:
Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University - <0.5 mi from conference site
2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
ph: 1-800-285-0190
$129/night - between 1 and 4 occupants
Please mention the C.O.O.L. Idealist room block when booking.
These rates are guaranteed for reservations booked before January 31, 2006. Extended to February 17th!
Click here to view website.
ROOMS ADDED!
Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt - <0.5 mi from conference site
2613 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
ph: 615.327.4707
$94/night - between 1 and 4 occupants
For reservations, please call 1-800-633-4427 and be sure to reference the C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference.
These rates are guaranteed for reservations booked before January 31, 2006.
Click here to view website.
FULLY BOOKED!
Nashville Guesthouse Inn - <1.0 mi from conference site
1909 Hayes Street, Nashville, TN 37203
ph: 1-800-777-4904
$83/night for singles/doubles; $86/night for triples/quads
The rate includes a free continental breakfast and van shuttle to the conference site.
Please mention group name Action Without Borders and group code CGACT when booking.
These rates are guaranteed for reservations booked before February 1, 2006.
Click here to view website.
Courtyard by Marriott West End - <1.0 mi from conference site
1901 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
ph: 1-800-245-1959
$87/night - between 1 and 4 occupants
Please mention the C.O.O.L. Idealist room block when booking.
These rates are guaranteed for reservations booked before February 16, 2006.
ROOMS ADDED AT THE $99 RATE
Click here to view website.
We also recommend the following hostel:
Music City Hostel - <1.5 mi from conference site
1809 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
To make a reservation, please send an email to Info@MusicCityHostel.com
Click here to view website.
What to Wear
Most attendees at previous C.O.O.L. Idealist Conferences have worn casual attire. All conference attendees will
receive a free conference T-shirt this year. Feel free to represent your school or group by bringing T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. from
your home campus or organization.
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