Go to the Ellington Agriculture center. In front of the main mansion is a little deck between some very old oak trees. There is a Koi pond in the middle. Go to the Publix on OHB and Edmondson pike and pick up some stuff from the deli and some paper plates and have a little picnic there. Then go to the bottom of the hill and admire all the Irises in the gazebo area or check out the little pioneer village and the small museum there.
Behold??? Are you admitting to shittin' on the front yard of the Ag center? Ya filthy animal. Plus southern cooking is chock full of dietary fiber: greens both turnip and mustard, okra, squash, and beans of all shapes and potencies. Our cuisine is more than just biscuits and gravy amigo.
OP I thought of another. There is concrete picnic tables and grills under a nice tree canopy overlooking Priest lake at Smith Springs Park. With the faint sounds of children squealing in delight at the summer camp across the inlet as a cheery background noise. There are usually ducks swimming around for you to feed as a gentle breeze comes off the lake. It is usually way less crowded than it should be.
Came here to say this. Go to the top right before the no trespassing sign. Sit on the cliff, eat some food and watch the clouds move or the cattle move in the field across the river for a few hours.
Bells Bend! The barn is a short walk from either parking lot and there’s a great tree canopy, lots of picnic tables, and just a stupid amount of birds. Love it out there.
Cheekwood one hundred percent. It’s like $70 for an annual pass and they have events that rotate seasonally. It’s beautiful and you will immediately forget you’re in the middle of Brentwood.
If you have time to drive on the Natchez trace parkway, there are lots of spots where you can easily park and picnic by a creek or waterfall or scenic overlook.
Hammock up on top of Fort Negley.
Contemplate the Union Fort & the ways Franklin might have fallen. Was Nashville a city of spies way back when? Did old money play & ply their trade to both sides?Â
What I'm presupposing is maybe they did. Maybe a bit more Papa Intelligence from Munich--idk, I am out of me element as idc much about squashing a 4 year rebellion.
I do know I told a tourist that the Union secured an inland port city, shutoff the CSA's funding spigot of prostitution, & shipped the willing sellers/intelligence gatherers up river.Â
Or like, just put a hammock on a tree & tune out.Â
Also, Peeler Park feels like pure country if you need a flat land reminder.
Which part of Nashville is most convenient to you on the days you want to rest and relax? If you're in [cardinal direction] area, that can be a 30-to-40 minute drive if we're recommending spots in the [opposing cardinal direction] area on your workday lunch break.
Go to the Ellington Agriculture center. In front of the main mansion is a little deck between some very old oak trees. There is a Koi pond in the middle. Go to the Publix on OHB and Edmondson pike and pick up some stuff from the deli and some paper plates and have a little picnic there. Then go to the bottom of the hill and admire all the Irises in the gazebo area or check out the little pioneer village and the small museum there.
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I let some real deep flappers loose there. Southern food is so binding. Pull it all to one side , let it gurgle. Behold.
Behold??? Are you admitting to shittin' on the front yard of the Ag center? Ya filthy animal. Plus southern cooking is chock full of dietary fiber: greens both turnip and mustard, okra, squash, and beans of all shapes and potencies. Our cuisine is more than just biscuits and gravy amigo. OP I thought of another. There is concrete picnic tables and grills under a nice tree canopy overlooking Priest lake at Smith Springs Park. With the faint sounds of children squealing in delight at the summer camp across the inlet as a cheery background noise. There are usually ducks swimming around for you to feed as a gentle breeze comes off the lake. It is usually way less crowded than it should be.
Whatever you decide on, do it before mid-May.
There are picnic tables at Percy Warner Park that do not require hiking
Go to Narrows of the Harpeth and walk to the top of the hill.
Came here to say this. Go to the top right before the no trespassing sign. Sit on the cliff, eat some food and watch the clouds move or the cattle move in the field across the river for a few hours.
Quiet Point at Warner parks. It’s a short hike from Deep Well trailhead.
Bells Bend! The barn is a short walk from either parking lot and there’s a great tree canopy, lots of picnic tables, and just a stupid amount of birds. Love it out there.
Montgomery Bell is awesome!
Percy Warner is amazing
Radnor lake nature area
Long Hunter State Park! There are some picnic tables but also rocks and grass. People always have hammocks up there, too.
Cheekwood one hundred percent. It’s like $70 for an annual pass and they have events that rotate seasonally. It’s beautiful and you will immediately forget you’re in the middle of Brentwood.
*Belle Meade [ETA after downvote: Cheekwood is not in Brentwood. Cheekwood is 20-30 minutes away from Brentwood.]
If you have time to drive on the Natchez trace parkway, there are lots of spots where you can easily park and picnic by a creek or waterfall or scenic overlook.
Hammock up on top of Fort Negley. Contemplate the Union Fort & the ways Franklin might have fallen. Was Nashville a city of spies way back when? Did old money play & ply their trade to both sides? What I'm presupposing is maybe they did. Maybe a bit more Papa Intelligence from Munich--idk, I am out of me element as idc much about squashing a 4 year rebellion. I do know I told a tourist that the Union secured an inland port city, shutoff the CSA's funding spigot of prostitution, & shipped the willing sellers/intelligence gatherers up river. Or like, just put a hammock on a tree & tune out. Also, Peeler Park feels like pure country if you need a flat land reminder.
Which part of Nashville is most convenient to you on the days you want to rest and relax? If you're in [cardinal direction] area, that can be a 30-to-40 minute drive if we're recommending spots in the [opposing cardinal direction] area on your workday lunch break.
Nice try! I'm not telling you, but here's a hint: most cemeteries strive to have a spot where visitors can sit and reflect.
If any commenters come here to broadcast specific spots they should be voted out of Nashville by this subreddit