Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 598 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243, 615-741-5800, 888-867-2757, Visitors of this park, a 19-acre outdoor history museum in the shadow of the State Capitol, can tour Tennessee's history by way of a 200 foot plus granite map of the state, 31 fountains designating the major rivers of Tennessee, and much more.  more... 

Bledsoe Creek State Park 400 Ziegler's Fort Road, Nashville, TN 37066, 615-452-3706, Situated on the Bledsoe Creek embankment, this park provides campsites, two boat launching ramps, and six miles of hiking trails.  more... 

Edgar Evins State Park 1630 Edgar Evins State Park Road, Nashville, TN 38582, 931-858-2114, Encompassing approximately 6,000 acres on the shores of Center Hill Reservoir, this park offers cabins, campsites, boat launch ramps, marina, pool and lake swimming, hiking, playgrounds, and a museum. more... 

Harpeth Narrows Highway 70, Nashville, TN 37887, Located at Harpeth Scenic River Complex, 615-797-9051, The site of one of the oldest man-made tunnels in the United States, this area contains a seven mile stretch of the Harpeth River that offers many canoe access points and the park includes an ancient Indian ceremonial center and hiking trails. The tunnel at the Narrows is both a National Historical Landmark site and a National Historic Engineering Landmark site.  more...

Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville, TN 37076, 615-885-2422, This barrier free park, which situated on J. Percy Priest Lake, is broken down into three areas: Couchville, Baker's Grove, and Bryant Grove. The park features hiking trails, picnicking, swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, nature photography and wildlife observation. more... 

Montgomery Bell State Resort Park 1020 Jackson Hill Road, Nashville, TN 37029, Burns, 615-797-9052, 866-TENN PKS; 866-836-6757, Featuring a new 125-room inn, restaurant, and conference center, this park also offers eight cabins, 95 campsites, an 18-hole golf course, fishing, paddleboat and rowboat rentals, lake swimming, hiking, lighted tennis courts, gift shop, and chapel. more...

Radnor Lake State Park 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220, 615-373-3467, Only six miles from downtown Nashville, this park is a wildlife sanctuary and nature observatory which includes hiking trails, interpretive programs, a museum, and a visitor center. more... 

Centennial Sportsplex 222 Twenty-Fifth Avenue North at Brandau Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, Located Across from Centennial Park, 615-862-8480, A multi-fitness, recreation, and sports facility which offers tennis, ice skating, swimming, and fitness facilities daily for one-time or regular use.  more...

AMF Pla-Mor Lanes 2906 Foster Creighton Drive, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-254-5809, Placing a contemporary spin on a traditional game, this bowling center features X-treme bowling on Friday and Saturday nights, 24 state-of-the-art lanes, one of the best snack bars in the area, and video games. 

Melrose Bowling Lanes 2600 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-297-7142, Bowling at its best complete with 30 lanes and a friendly, courteous staff is provided at this bowling center which also offers automatic scoring, kids bumper bowling, and a food court. 

Ramblin' Breeze Ranch 3665 Knight Road, Nashville, TN 37189, 615-876-1029, Situated seven miles from downtown and only five miles from the Opryland area, this ranch offers horseback riding on some of the finest scenic trails in Tennessee. 

Percy Priest Guide Service 4803 Blackman Court, Nashville, TN 37211, 615-331-8837, Experience some of the best freshwater striper fishing Tennessee has to offer with two time lake champion Don Schleicher. All bait, tackle, and digital images are provided.  more... 

Rod & Gun Guide Service 3502 Amanda Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215, 615-385-1116, An Orvis endorsed fly fishing guide service for both the beginner and advanced fisherman, this fishing expert provides guided fly fishing for trout and bass, as well as complete fishing and hunting vacation travel services. more... 

Cliff View Golf Course 1046 Cliff View Drive North, Kingston Springs, TN 37082, 615-952-9077, Cliff View is a 9 hole, par 37 course featuring a driving range. The clubhouse is available for rent.

Hermitage Golf Course 3939 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37138, Located at Old Hickory, 615-847-4001, Two championship golf courses are featured at this premier golfing venue. The General's Retreat course received the coveted Four-Star rating from "Golf Digest" and it offers 6,800 yards of challenging golf and scenic beauty with eight lakes, as well as well placed bunkers along the banks of the Cumberland River. A complete pro shop and rental equipment are available on site. more... 

Springhouse Links 18 Springhouse Lane, Nashville, TN 37214, Located at Gaylord Opryland Resort, 615-871-7759, Playing to a par of 72 and stretching to more than 7,000 yards, this club offers 18 holes of championship golf. Highlighted by the 43,000 square-foot clubhouse, the club also features an outstanding restaurant and an award-winning golf shop. more... 

Wave Country 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN 37201, 615-885-1052, A freshwater pool with waterslides and two corkscrew slides will keep your family cool and entertained at this venue which also includes picnic and recreation areas.