Ah, Nashville. There’s really nowhere in the world like it. It’s such a beautiful and vibrant city, but all of that really seems to get taken to another level once the spring rolls around. The city bursts in to green, and everyone comes out from their homes to experience the perfect weather that Music City has to offer. Whether you’re a transplant or a tried-and-true local, these spots around the city are absolute musts for your spring bucket list.
- Peeler Park
Michael Hicks - Flickr One of the most underrated spots in the entire city, Peeler Park sits at the tip of Neelys Bend in Madison. It’s a bit of a drive for most folks in the city, but with views like this, we promise this oasis is well worth it.
- Radnor Lake
Michael Hicks - Flickr Another oasis in the city, albeit a more crowded one, is Radnor Lake. This idyllic lake is one of the most popular ways for true Nashvillians to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, but you’ll want to be sure to get there early to beat the crowds and find parking.
- Cheekwood
Cheekwood - Facebook Cheekwood is beautiful every time of year, but in the spring when the flowers are in full bloom, the place feels absolutely magical. There is a fee to get in, but especially in the spring, it’s well worth it.
- Musicians Corner
Musicians Corner - Facebook Musician’s Corner is a free concert series that takes place in Centennial Park every spring and fall on Saturdays. It’s the perfect way to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, all while getting to listen to great music for free!
- Iroquois Steeplechase
Iroquois Steeplechase - Facebook The Iroquois Steeplechase is one of Nashville’s most popular and unique annual events. It takes place every May in Percy Warner Park and is a great opportunity to show off your best race day regalia and bask in the sunshine.
- Full Moon Pickin Party
Friends of Warner Parks Also in Percy Warner Park on the Friday closest to the full moon starting in the spring. You need to get tickets, but there’s nothing like this celebration of community and bluegrass music. It’s a great time that the whole family will enjoy.
- Cummins Falls
Michael Hicks - Flickr For something a little further outside the city, a day trip to Cummins Falls is exactly what the doctor ordered. The falls can get a little crowded on weekends, so get there plenty early to enjoy the beautiful water and swim in the calm creek at the base of the falls.
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Michael Hicks - Flickr
One of the most underrated spots in the entire city, Peeler Park sits at the tip of Neelys Bend in Madison. It’s a bit of a drive for most folks in the city, but with views like this, we promise this oasis is well worth it.
Another oasis in the city, albeit a more crowded one, is Radnor Lake. This idyllic lake is one of the most popular ways for true Nashvillians to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, but you’ll want to be sure to get there early to beat the crowds and find parking.
Cheekwood - Facebook
Cheekwood is beautiful every time of year, but in the spring when the flowers are in full bloom, the place feels absolutely magical. There is a fee to get in, but especially in the spring, it’s well worth it.
Musicians Corner - Facebook
Musician’s Corner is a free concert series that takes place in Centennial Park every spring and fall on Saturdays. It’s the perfect way to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, all while getting to listen to great music for free!
Iroquois Steeplechase - Facebook
The Iroquois Steeplechase is one of Nashville’s most popular and unique annual events. It takes place every May in Percy Warner Park and is a great opportunity to show off your best race day regalia and bask in the sunshine.
Friends of Warner Parks
Also in Percy Warner Park on the Friday closest to the full moon starting in the spring. You need to get tickets, but there’s nothing like this celebration of community and bluegrass music. It’s a great time that the whole family will enjoy.
For something a little further outside the city, a day trip to Cummins Falls is exactly what the doctor ordered. The falls can get a little crowded on weekends, so get there plenty early to enjoy the beautiful water and swim in the calm creek at the base of the falls.
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