Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Places to go in Nashville

24 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Beaman Park

Outdoors

Beaman Park

A diverse, 1,700-acre park featuring a nature center & hiking trails at all levels of difficulty.

5911 Old Hickory Blvd, Ashland City, TN 37015, USA

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Outdoors

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

This 11-acre park tells the story of the state's history through plaques, plants & fountains.

600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243, USA

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Outdoors

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Former Native American hunting ground now features a lake, campsites & 6+ miles of hiking trails.

400 Zieglers Fort Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066, USA

Bowie Nature Park

Outdoors

Bowie Nature Park

Forested trails, a treehouse playground & an education center highlight this nature preserve.

7211 Bowie Lake Rd, Fairview, TN 37062, USA

Cedar Hill Park

Outdoors

Cedar Hill Park

Public space known for its 7 sheltered picnic areas, including one that's waterside.

860 Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN 37115, USA

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Outdoors

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

900-acre park featuring rock gardens & rare plants, plus 8 miles of trails for hiking & riding.

328 Cedar Forest Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA

Centennial Park

Outdoors

Centennial Park

Urban recreation area with a Parthenon replica & museum, plus a band shell, dog park & gardens.

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

Fannie Mae Dees Park

Outdoors

Fannie Mae Dees Park

Compact outdoor area with shade trees also features playground equipment & local art.

2400 Blakemore Ave, Nashville, TN 37212, USA

Harpeth River State Park

Outdoors

Harpeth River State Park

Hiking trails to the point where the river passes through an 1800s tunnel, creating a waterfall.

1254 Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Kingston Springs, TN 37082, USA

Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake

Outdoors

Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake

7851 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN 37221, USA

Kohl's Greenway Trailhead

Outdoors

Kohl's Greenway Trailhead

Stones River Greenway, Nashville, TN 37214, USA

Long Hunter State Park

Outdoors

Long Hunter State Park

Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound.

2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA

Montgomery Bell State Park

Outdoors

Montgomery Bell State Park

Besides lakes, an inn & golf course, this sprawling mainstay features a church & log cabin replica.

1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN 37029, USA

Nashville Public Square Park

Outdoors

Nashville Public Square Park

Urban oasis in front of the courthouse, with a walking path, observation deck & big lawn for events.

Union St & 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Radnor Lake State Park

Outdoors

Radnor Lake State Park

1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.

1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220, USA

Riverfront Park

Outdoors

Riverfront Park

This park is made up of 5 acres of land along the river & offers an amphitheater & boat docking.

100 1st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Seven Oaks Park

Outdoors

Seven Oaks Park

A park with picnic shelters, a disc-golf course, baseball fields, basketball courts & a playground.

3474 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37217, USA

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Outdoors

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Environmental education facility with natural history exhibits, gardens, trails & free bike rentals.

1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

Shelby Park

Outdoors

Shelby Park

300-acre green space offering playgrounds, baseball fields, golf courses, a boat ramp & a dog run.

Shelby Ave & S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

Smith Springs Park

Outdoors

Smith Springs Park

3060 Smith Springs Rd, Nashville, TN 37217, USA

Stones River Greenway Trailhead

Outdoors

Stones River Greenway Trailhead

3778 Bell Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA

Warner Park Nature Center

Outdoors

Warner Park Nature Center

7311 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221, USA

Warner Parks

Outdoors

Warner Parks

Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.

50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221, USA

Wasioto Park

Outdoors

Wasioto Park

Innovative play space along the river with a climbing wall, splash areas, amphitheater & a trail.

592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213, USA