Residents here choose from four floor plans, from efficiencies to deluxe two-bedroom, two-bath suites; all units, except the efficiencies, have balconies or patios.  Standard features in all units include 9 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, fully-equipped kitchens, individual climate controls, shower/tubs, air conditioning, fire alarms and high-tech emergency phone systems.  The smallest units have 310 square feet and lease for $1,340 per month; the largest units have 1,240 square feet and lease for $2,680 per month.  This includes two meals per day, housekeeping services, maintenance services and all utilities except phone and cable.  All leases are for 12 months; there are no buy-in fees.  Call (615) 383-7303 for further information.

There is no grand clubhouse, but Park Manor has a library, a large parlor complete with fireplace, piano and comfortable, full service dining rooms.   Residents also enjoy a beauty parlor, fitness center and business center.  The Bell Desk services include providing stamps and mailing letters, check cashing, arranging apartment maintenance, delivering meals and scheduling transportation.  The fitness program provides residents with a daily swim program and aerobics, medical seminars, exercise classes and flu shots.  There is also a gift shop.  Walking paths meander throughout the Park Manor property so residents have plenty of opportunities to stay fit and active.  Recently the staff at Park Manor started offering extended trips, including some abroad, to residents.

Nashville offers a wide abundance of activities, from fine dining to the zoo to farmers' markets.  Libraries, churches, golf and medical facilities are all nearby.  Climate in this part of the country is hot and muggy in the summer and cool and damp in the winter; January temperatures can dip into the 30s, and July temperatures can top 90 degrees.  The area receives 4 to 5 inches of precipitation each month, with an occasional dusting of snow.