Hey J.bean Have a good time. We're here right now and leaving for STL in the am
We plan on going through Memphis and Missisippi
We've been the Memphis way and the Nashville way and prefer the Memphis way because of the abundance of 4 lane roads -- 331 from Montgomery can be a nightmare.
If you are planning a two day stopping in Nashville can be a real treat. We stay at the doubletree downtown within walking distance of the honky tonks on Broadway. The kids stay in the room with a pizza and some movies while you can catch some of the best live music ever, with little or no cover charge. I'm not a big fan of country music but great live music can't be beat..
On the way down my wife and daughter stayed in Hattiesberg - Comfort Inn - there wasn't a lot of choice low vacancy- she was not impressed.
Have a good one