Was visiting Franklin, NC this past weekend.....
Stayed at the Microtel where we had the 2015 Rally.

The new ownership is VERY receptive to bike rallies and will even provide a tent, gratis.
Plus the entire back parking lot would be secured for rally bikes only.
They just had a Triumph rally there and it was a great success.
Negotiated room rates are VERY reasonable also.....

I'm personally ready to move this Rally to Colorado and see the "other mountains" but I wanted this information out there for any future endeavors.
Cheers,
Steve