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]]>Popular opinion suggests that, next to Virginia, Nashville has the best Fall foliage in the United States. This conclusion is based on the weather conditions and general color scheme in the Music City during this magnificent season. If you feel motivated to explore Nashville this season, then our experienced limo Nashville specialists know just where to look; we have compiled a list of some of the best locations, in and around the music city, with the most spectacular fall foliage views.
Old Natchez Trace
The Old Natchez Trace is a historic forest trail that spans over 440 miles from Tennessee to Mississippi. If you are in Nashville we recommend that you take the Western entry point near the Loveless Café. This entry point will immediately lead you to a large bridge where you will get a bird’s eye view of the forest’s Fall foliage. At Old Natchez Trace, you can either explore the forest in a vehicle or take one of the many hiking trails for a better opportunity to take in the scenery and immortalize the memory in photos.
The Whitestone Country Inn
Located along Paint Rock Road in Kingston, slightly over 100 miles from Nashville, the Whitestone Country Inn sits on 360 acres of perfectly manicured lawns that overlook Watts Bar Lake’s waterfowl refuge. The Whitestone Country Inn also offers guests 8 miles of pristine trails with some of the amazing Fall foliage scenes you will ever see in Nashville and its surroundings. You could also choose to take that special someone on the popular ‘marriage walk’ and create romantic memories that will last you a lifetime.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the largest and most popular state parks in Tennessee, spanning over 26,000 acres across two counties; Van Buren and Bledsoe. This state park is only 115 miles, or a two-hour drive away from Nashville. Here you will get to enjoy several lush waterfalls including Cane Creek Falls, Piney Falls, and the Cane Creek Cascades. Take a short walk that leads you directly to the lookout for spectacular Fall foliage views.
Radnor Lake State Park
Head over to Radnor Lake State Park in Oak Hill; a 17-minute drive from the city. The park spans over 1,300 acres and, in addition to all the wonderful colors you will get to see, you will also get glimpses of a variety of wildlife. There are numerous trails you can choose from, but we recommend the main trail winding around the lake’s circumference, which offers guests plenty of impressive foliage viewing points.
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]]>Looking for hiking trails near Antioch, Tennessee?
Bledsoe Creek State Park is a great option for both hiking and camping.
400 Zieglers Fort Road
615-452-3706
The history of Bledsoe Creek State Park is extensive. The Cherokee, Creek, Shawnee, and Chickamauga Native American tribes previously used it as an excellent hunting area. The once-large herds of animals were scattered once English immigrants came, never to reappear. Along with other surrounding historical monuments, the region is home to a plethora of Native American heritage. In 1973, the area around Bledsoe Creek was designated as a Tennessee State Park.
There are 57 campsites in the park. There are beautiful hiking paths that go longer than six miles. The park's pathways wind through the woodland and alongside the lake. These paths have one mile of paved sections that make them accessible to those with impairments. All seasons can be used the trails.
There are two boat launch ramps available at Bledsoe Creek, one of which is only accessible to registered campers. Fishing at Old Hickory Lake, picnic areas (the largest of which can hold up to 150 people), and park programs, which offer entertainment for people of all ages and change annually, are other activities.
Activities
PADDLING
PaddleEZ provides kayak and paddleboard rentals at Bledsoe Creek. It costs $18 an hour. You will be provided with a code to access your boat and equipment after completing your online reservation and payment.
HIKING
Visit one of the seven trails at Big Hill Pond, including Fox Hollow Trail and Rocky Knob Trail, which vary in length and complexity.
FISHING/BOATING
The 22,500-acre Old Hickory Lake Reservoir offers water sports including skiing, fishing, and other water activities.
BIRDING
At the park, 116 different species have been identified.
NEW CAMPSITES IN THE CAMPGROUND
57 flat campsites, each 65 feet long and 25 feet broad, are available along Bledsoe Creek. The boundaries, fire rings, grills, lantern stands, and picnic tables at the campsites have all been replaced. There are 14 campsites with 30 amp service, and 43 with 50/30 amp service. A garbage station and water are always accessible for each site. The campgrounds have recently undergone modifications to make them ADA accessible.
DIMENSIONAL CAMPSITES
Additionally, there are eight rustic beachfront sites available. These beachfront locations provide stunning lake views. Each drive-in site features a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Up to four tents may be set up with ease, and there are many trees available for hammocks. You can fit up to eight persons per site. Potable water is available to campers, but there is no power. The distance to the bathhouse, our well-known Shoreline Trail, and a fishing spot are all quite short.
The two restrooms provide heat and hot showers and are ADA compliant. All year long, the laundry is open.
Pets are welcome, but they must be leashed and kept under supervision. At the park, you may purchase firewood.
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]]>If you’re looking for happenings to fill your to-do list for Halloween 2021, a list of offerings is below.
Halloween Events
Boo at the Zoo
October 19-24, October 26-30 – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night
Nashville Zoo
3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, Tenn.
Boo at the Zoo returns at Nashville Zoo starting Friday, October 15. Promised are lit scenes, pumpkin patches, hay creatures, a Monster Mash dance area, and what the zoo calls the Scary Go-Round carousel, along with nightly animal shows. Ten trick-or-treat stations will also include a glow-in-the-dark souvenir cup for children.
For the safety of guests and employees, each night of Boo at the Zoo will have capacity limits. Masks are required indoors and encouraged outdoors.
Tickets for Friday through Sunday walk-throughs are $20. Tuesday through Thursday tickets are $18. Children under 2 have free access. Because of the reduced capacity, the Nashville Zoo expects Thursday through Sunday tickets to sell out quickly and recommends the advance purchase of tickets for those days.
More information is available on the Nashville Zoo website.
Barfield Bash Carnival – Free
October 22-23 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night
Barfield Crescent Park
697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
The City of Murfreesboro is putting on the Barfield Bash Carnival at Barfield Crescent Park on Friday, October 22. Games and prizes, along with a costume contest, are promised. Guests can also expect storytime, a "paranormal petting zoo" and a fortune teller. Admission to the Barfield Bash is free. More information is available on the Murfreesboro website.
Halloween Pooch Parade
October 23 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, Tenn.
Cheekwood is throwing its annual Halloween Pooch Parade on Saturday, October 23. Cheekwood members have free access, while non-members must pay up to $20 for adults. Pooch Parade tickets are "gardens only" tickets. Cheekwood notes that dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings on site.
More information and tickets are available on the Cheekwood website.
Pumpkin Painting Party – Free
October 23 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Linebaugh Public Library
105 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
In preparation for their annual pumpkin painting contest, Linebaugh Public Library is holding a painting party on Saturday, October 23. Pumpkins can be painted and decorated with the library's supplies. Pumpkins that have already been decorated can also be brought in for submission into the contest; however, carved pumpkins are not being accepted.
This event is free. More information is available on the Rutherford County Library System website.
Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival – Free
October 23 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, Tenn.
After being presented virtually last year, the Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival will return this year to the Tennessee State Museum. The event is free. Guests can enjoy snacks, crafts, a scavenger hunt, demonstrations of the museum's 18th-century printing press, and games on the lawn of the museum.
In keeping with the name of the festival, storytellers will also be present to deliver ghost stories. Additionally, the Nashville Puppet Truck will be there to present "The Ordeal of Dr. Trifulgus," an adaptation of a short story originally penned by Jules Verne. That presentation is recommended for ages 8 and up.
All information for this event is available on the Tennessee State Museum website.
Halloween in the Park – Mount Juliet – Free
October 23 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Charlie Daniels Park
1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway, Mount Juliet, Tenn.
The City of Mount Juliet is hosting Halloween in the Park at Charlie Daniels Park. This is a free event.
Details can be found on the Mount Juliet website.
Halloween in the Park – Goodlettsville – Free
October 23 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Moss-Wright Park
745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Halloween in the Park in Goodlettsville promises games, food vendors, inflatables, a pumpkin patch, a DJ, dancing, photo booths, and crafts. The event is free.
Details are on the Goodlettsville website.
Goblins and Goodies at the Park – Free
October 23 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park
115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne, Tenn.
Another free event, Goblins, and Goodies at the Park will include games and a hike through the park, which will offer trick-or-treating opportunities from local organizations and businesses. Details are available on the La Vergne website.
Halloween in the Park – Smyrna – Free*
October 23 – 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sharp Springs Park
1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna, Tenn.
Smyrna Parks and Recreation is putting on Halloween in the Park at Sharp Springs Park this year. Games and a costume contest will be available. The event itself is free, but additional activities at the event will charge. That includes a $2 corn maze and a $1 hayride.
Additional information is available on the Town of Smyrna website.
Trick-or-Treat Events
Halloween at the Avenue – Free
October 23 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Avenue Murfreesboro
2615 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Trick or Treat on the Square – Free
October 29 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gallatin City Square
Gallatin, Tenn.
Trick or Treat at Honeysuckle Hill – Free
October 30 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Honeysuckle Hill Farm
1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield, Tenn.
Trunk or Treat at Lakeshore Christian Church – Antioch and Smyrna – Free
October 30 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lakeshore Christian Church, Antioch
5434 Bell Forge Lane East, Antioch, Tenn.
Lakeshore Christian Church, Smyrna
6600 New Nashville Highway #110, Smyrna, Tenn.
Trucks and Treats at Payne Chevrolet – Free
October 30 – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Payne Chevrolet
2807 Memorial Boulevard, Springfield, Tenn.
October 30 – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friendship Community Church
15285 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, Tenn.
Trunk or Treat with the Trucks – Free
October 31 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Music City Food Truck Park
400 East Davidson Street, Nashville, Tenn.
October 31 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Stones River Town Centre
1720 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Rooftop Candy Drop at FBC Gallatin – Free
October 31 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Gallatin
205 East Main Street, Gallatin, Tenn.
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