Landon.....you are correct that for many people 4 full days of riding are not a prerequisite, but for some people it is. Therefore it's been a part of the plan for almost every STAR. This past STAR in Vermont was probably the biggest exception to the rule that I can remember. I definitely did a lot less riding at this year's event than I can remember at any other one. But it was also the farthest that I personally have traveled for any of the STARs I have attended, so my total mileage for the trip was at least equal to any of the others and higher than some.
I will say that the Nashville/Franklin area would offer many many "destinations" and "attractions" for everyone. These would include distillaries/breweries, live music venues, historical areas, tours, Civil War sites, museums, lakes, national parks, famous restaurants, and of course all of the things that Nashville itself has to offer....they don't call it Music City for nothing.