For fly fishing near Nashville, try the Elk River! Here's info to plan a fishing trip on the Elk: advice, directions, canoe rentals, hotels, and campsites.
Nashville's best swimming beach is also one of the most fun things to do with kids in Nashville. Check out Percy Priest Lake photos, get directions to the swimming beach, cost of Corp of Engineer day passes, and links to other swimming beaches around Middle Tennessee.
Brentwood's REI is our favorite of all Nashville's outdoor stores. From the huge selection of premium gear to hard-to-find local guides, REI has the best equipment and helpful employees. Check the REI calendar for free lectures and fun outdoor adventures, too.
Here is a list of the best places for canoeing, kayaking, and boating around Nashville. Includes a gift idea for the best kayaking and canoeing guidebook for Middle Tennessee.
Here's a list of all the places to swim in Brentwood and Nashville, from public recreation centers to YMCA pools to the sandy beaches on J. Percy Priest Lake.
Need a fly fishing spot close to Brentwood? The Normandy Dam tailwater, also known as the Duck River, is just south of Murfreesboro on I-24. Here are directions and details for fishing this easy-to-access stocked trout water.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocks the Harpeth River in Williamson County during the winter months. Brentwood fisherman can head south to fly fish for trout. Stocking schedule, map, directions and tips for fishing the Harpeth River are included.
