Exploring Nashville

The Nashville sports scene is broad and includes options from pro to college teams. Don't miss Geodis Park - the largest soccer-specific stadium in the US.

• Tennessee Titans (NFL football)

• Nashville Predators (NHL hockey)

• Nashville SC (MLS soccer)

• Nashville Sounds (AAA baseball)

• College sports (Vanderbilt - SEC, Belmont, Lipscomb, TSU)

Everyone recognizes that Nashville is Music City. Live music is a part of who we are. From Broadway to historic music venues like the Ryman, we have a multitude of options in every music genre. Check out the following venues:

• Broadway (The Stage, Roberts, Tootsies, ACME)

• Schermerhorn Symphony Center

• Ryman Auditorium

• Grand Ole Opry

• Bluebird Cafe

• The Basement

• The Local

• 3rd and Lindsley

From Broadway shows to chamber music performances, you can find amazing performing arts experiences in Nashville.

• Nashville Symphony

• Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra

• Nashville Ballet Company

• Tennessee Performing Arts Center (Broadway, Dance, Theatre)

• OZ Arts Nashville

• Nashville Children's Theater

Museums help tell the story of Nashville, highlighting our unique characteristics and providing context for your visit.

• Country Music Hall of Fame

• Tennessee State Museum

• National Museum of African American Music

• Frist Art Museum

• The Parthenon at Centennial Park

• Lane Motor Museum

Enjoy green space, abundant wildlife, and stillness - all within a 10-15 minute drive from the hospital. Access to amazing local parks means that you can enjoy the outdoors before or after a shift, without having to drive very far.

• Radnor Lake (wildlife viewing + aviary)

• Percy Warner Park

• Edwin Warner Park

• Beaman Park

• Centennial Park

If you love outdoor adventures, Tennessee is a mecca with opportunities in every season.

• Mountain biking

• Road cycling

• Trail running

• Hiking

• Rock climbing (indoor and outdoor)

• White water kayaking

• Canoeing

• Stand up paddleboarding

• Wake surfing, water skiing, etc

Invest in yourself and join a local group of enthusiasts for a wide range of sports options.

• Tennis

• Pickleball

• Hockey

• Sand volleyball

• Ultimate frisbee

• Running groups

• Outdoor exercise groups

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Nashville explodes over the summer as we enjoy long, warm evenings filled with special activities, music series, and events.

• Full Moon Pickin' Parties

• Bluebird on the Mountain

• Shakespeare in the Park

• Musician's Corner at Centennial

• Live on the Green

• Tomato Art Festival

• Sevier Park Fest

• Pilgrimage Festival

• Songwriters Under the Stars

Nashville is the perfect place to raise kids of all ages. With supportive community resources and high-quality schools, you can establish an environment that will support your kids (and entertain them as well!).

• Adventure Science Center

• Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

• Countless parks with incredible playgrounds 

  • Bellevue Red Caboose Park​

  • Cedar Hill Park

  • Fannie Mae Dees (i.e. Dragon Park)

  • Elmington Park

  • Sevier Park

• Summertime splash pads in multiple communities and neighborhoods​

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Tennessee and the surrounding states have so much to offer. We hope you use your time away from the hospital to explore surrounding cities and parks.

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park

• Mammoth Cave National Park (Southern KY)

• Cumberland Caverns

• Harpeth River canoeing

• Chattanooga (Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls)

• Memphis (Graceland, National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street)