Nashville KOA

Grand Ole' Opry

2802 Opryland Drive (615) 871-OPRY (local) or 800-SEE-OPRY (toll free) No telling who will surprise you at the Opry. Featuring new stars, superstars, and legends. Every weekend, the Grand Ole Opry takes music, laughter and entertainment from Nashville to all points around the globe. Broadcast live over WSM AM-650 since 1925, the Opry is the world's longest-running live radio show.  Check out their backstage tour!

Country Music Hall of Fame

222 Fifth Avenue South 615-416-2096 The Country Music Hall of Fame is located beside Gaylord Entertainment Center, the 135,000 sq. foot limestone, glass and brick Hall of Fame facility houses the past, present, and future of country music for everyone to enjoy and share.

Fort Negley

1100 Fort Negley Blvd

Nashville, TN 37203Explore Nashville’s Civil War History at Fort Negley.Come into the Visitors Center and learn how the Union Army captured Nashville in 1862 as you watch the film The Fall of Nashville. The river, turnpikes, and railroads had spurred the growth of the city from its beginnings. The Union Army occupied the city to control these transportation routes. Almost overnight, Nashville was transformed into the Union Army’s major supply depot for the Western Theater of the war. 
Learn the story of the 2,768 people who built Negley. It was the largest of a group of forts built by the Union, and the largest inland masonry fort built during the Civil War. It was 600 feet long, 300 feet wide, and covered four acres of land. The workers lived in a contraband camp on the northeast side of the worksite, and were both free blacks and slaves who had been conscripted by the Union to serve as laborers. Between 600 and 800 died during the construction, and only 310 ever received pa

Belle Meade Plantation

5025 Harding Road 800-270-3991 Belle Meade is the queen of Tennessee plantations. An 1853 Greek Revival Mansion was once a major thoroughbred stud farm and nursery.

Civil War Sites

Including Stones River National Battlefield, the Battle of Franklin National Battlefield and the Fort Donelson National Military Park.

Tennessee State Museum

5th and Deaderick 615-741-2692 At the Museum you will find the historical highlights of Tennessee from different periods of time. Trace the prehistoric Woodland Indians to Daniel Boone’s and Davy Crockett’s time. Civil War weapons and 18th and 19th century dioramas with stories. Look for Andrew Jackson’s top hat, Andrew Johnson’s piano, James Polk’s walking cane, and Daniel Boone’s musket and powder horn.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

919 Broadway 615-244-3340 ArtQuest Gallery, featuring 30 art stations where visitors can design their own exhibit, make art or play with visual concepts after they’ve been inspired by the works currently on exhibit. Then they can take their artwork home. Visit the Frist Center online for more information.

Adventure Science Center

800 Fort Negley Blvd 615-862-5160 Climb the Adventure Tower, all seven levels or power an elevator by bicycle. There are so many learning adventures at the Science Center for children. A new Planetarium will be opening in the summer of 2008.

Golf

There are over 35 golf courses near Nashville. For a list and information, visit Tennessee online. Photo of Gaylord Springs Golf Links...just four miles from our location.

General Jackson Showboat

Opry Mills Mall 615-458-3900 Enjoy a great country music and comedy show plus a delicious southern lunch buffet while you cruise the Cumberland River - 2.5 hours. Evening Cruises offer a Broadway-style show titled "Sing". It is all packed with a three-course dinner that will make your taste buds dance.

Nashville Shores

4001 Bell Road (615) 889-7050 Nashville Shores is family fun with beautiful white sandy beaches along 14,000 acre J. Percy Priest Lake. Seven water slides offer thrills for every kid with nearly 700 feet of twisting, turning fun. Check out all the new attractions.

The Hermitage

The Hermitage is reputedly our nation’s most authentically preserved early presidential home site.  The museum includes original artwork, furniture, textiles, personal items, wallpapers, and much more.

Located at 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN 37076
Telephone: 615-889-2941

Wildhorse Saloon

2nd Avenue, downtown Nashville 615-885-1515 Wildhorse offers 3 floors of action packed fun, 5 bars and live entertainment 7 nights a week. The place to hear the hottest and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly.

The Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee

Take a tour of the Distillery, an hour from Nashville.

American Pickers

Yes...from the History Channel Television Show "American Pickers"!
Antique Archaeology Nashville is Mike's second location. Located just a few blocks away from downtown Nashville, you can find us in the old Marathon Automobile car factory dated from the early 1900's right along I-40.
 
Here we'll have your favorite Antique Archaeology gear, including our?latest Nashville-exclusive designs, plus new picks that you may have seen?on the show. And you never know who's gonna "pop" in.
 
Tune up your guitar and stay a while. Nashville's always been pickin'...

2011 Nashville KOA Events

Nashville KOA is playing your tune!
Nashville is one of the finest cities to visit. The Nashville scene is bursting with music, rich in history, offers exceptional performances and delectable southern food. People from all walks of life perform, explore and leave their musical imprint on our beautiful metropolis. Music City is home to the one and only Grand Ole Opry, the historic Ryman Auditorium, the General Jackson Show Boat, boot stomping Honky Tonks, Vanderbilt University, Civil War forts, our ever so charming plantations, and a number of important battlegrounds etc. That is just the beginning of the Nashville experience…sports enthusiasts will be impressed with the line up at our agreeable facilities like the Bridgestone Arena which houses our national hockey league- the Predators, LP Field is home to our national football team - the Tennessee Titans. Whether you’re rooting for the home team or for the opposing team you will love doing it in Nashville. In addition to all of these magnificent places to explore our Kampground offers a comfortable place to stay and an impressive list of events filled with fun and great times. Make memories with us at the Nashville KOA!

January- Winter Wonderland: Indoor & Outdoor Activities

January has people coming back for an encore. It may be chilly here in Nashville but it doesn't stop us. We still have a wide variety of activities taking place. Indoor fun to outdoor recreation never stop here in Music City!

Concerts, dining, clubs, sporting events and indoor amusement continues to flourish through the month of January

Picture is from Climb Nashville. Yes, rock climbing in Nashville! Climb Nashville is open year round. It is relatively in-expensive and can keep you on your toes or you can amuse yourself with a brand new experience. For ages 2 and up

January 20th

January 20th: Good Morning
•Complimentary Fresh Hot Coffee and Donuts
Join our staff for great conversation & Dunkin Donuts

January 28th Wine Social

January 28th: Wine Social
•Meet the Managers, Wine Social – join us for a taste of local wine while you meet the managers

February is the month for spending time with family, loved ones or to meet new friends.

February is the month for social events and romantic getaways!

No matter who you choose to hang out with...Nashville has something for everyone. Valentine's Day Specials, Super Bowl Parties and Social Events run rapid in our great city! See you there : )

Picture: Wildhorse Saloon, located just 15 minutes from us in downtown Nashville.

February 5th Superbowl Sunday Game Time 6:30PM

Eat, drink and scream (ok cheer) for your team!
Watch the Super Bowl on our 30ft screen.
Pot Luck Meal
B.Y.B- Bring your own drinks
Make reservations now and be entered into our Super Bowl Drawing

Weekly rates available

February 10-14th: Valentine's Day Special

Camping cabins, deluxe cabins and RV special rates.

Stay One Day and get the Second day free!
Enjoy a great place to stay with the one you love at a great rate!

Grand Ole Opry: Great place to take your date

Fri., 02/10/2012 7:00 p.m. Grand Ole Opry: Josh Turner, Diamond Rio, and more to be added.

Sat., 02/11/2012 7:00 p.m. Grand Ole Opry: Craig
Morgan, and more to be added.

Picture: Josh Turner at the Grand Ole Opry

February 17th-20th President's Day Weekend

Nashville is rich in history!

Just 15 miles from us is President Andrew Jackson's home.

Spend the weekend with us and save 25% on your stay. We have directions, maps and information on various historical places, plus more to see.

March- Spring into the Fresh Air

Spring Begins

Tired of looking through the window...it's time to get out there and enjoy the fresh air.

Nashville's adventure race, plantation tours and the General Jackson's Riverboat dinner & show are all great ways to get outdoors.

Cabins and deluxe cabins have an outdoor patio setting with a propane grill and a fire ring.

March 10th: Breakfast Bingo & Campfire Roast

•Campfire Roast: Hot Dogs & S’mores
•Outdoor Games: Bowling, basketball, ping pong, and air hockey etc.

March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Social

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

• Arts & Crafts
  
• Leaping leprechauns’ it’s a real treasure hunt
  
• Stop by the office and get your treasure map. The wee little green people have hidden their treasure. Finders Keepers!
  
• Free ice cream "Green Cream"
  

• McNamara's
  Just few miles from the campground
  
• Operated by local songwriter Sean Turk McNamara, McNamara's offers a touch of Irish everyday... all year long but on St. Patrick's Day one can expect to see one big ole Irish party happening
  

March 24th: Spring Social

Spring officially begins on March 20th...join us on March 28th for:

• Complimentary BBQ & Ice Cream Sundaes
  
• Game night
  

Our new deluxe cabins are a great place to hang out! Start spring out right with campfires and fresh air.

Say good bye to winter...
March is a great time of ,year to visit Nashville's outdoor attractions,like- 
Fort Nashborough - Named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Nash, this reproduction of the original settlement stands on a bluff overlooking the Cumberland River.
Two Rivers Mansion,- The last of the elaborate antebellum plantation homes to be built in Middle Tennessee, this mansion was erected on the eve of the Civil War in the fertile valley between the Stones and Cumberland Rivers.
Nashville City Cemetery- Located at 1001 Fourth Avenue south, this is the oldest remaining public cemetery in Nashville, and is one of few Tennessee cemeteries listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Fort Negley - A unique "star" designed Union fort from the Civil War. Fort Negley was the largest and most important of the fortifications built by Union forces after Nashville fell in 1862.
The Parthenon- This full-sized replica of the original Greek Parthenon was built to replace a temporary Parthenon which had been built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition.
The Hermitage- Home of President Andrew Jackson
Belle Meade Plantation
Arrington Vineyard- Founded by Kix Brooks from "Brooks And Dunn" 
Centennial Park
Nashville ZOO at Grassmere
Hodge House in Percy Warner Park- (Local Landmark and Preservation Award winner with the Metro Historical Commission)

April 7th: Breakfast & Easter at the Zoo

Our way of saying THANK YOU to You, our valued guest...

Breakfast with the staff-

• enjoy a complementary breakfast
  
• ask questions
  
• share your experiences with us
  
• Give us your feedback 
  

Egg hunts will take place on the Zoo's Festival Field, located behind the gift shop. Everyone is encouraged to arrive at least an hour before the egg hunt times.
The times are...
2 & under......10 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m.*
3 years..........10:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m.*
4-5 years......11 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m.*
6-7 years......11:30 a.m. OR 2 p.m.**
8-10 years.....Noon OR 2:30 p.m**

April 8th: Easter

Spend some time  and unwind with us... 

•Easter egg hunt
•Crafts
•Games & Prizes
•Jelly bean BINGO

April 22nd: Complimentary Breakfast

Enjoy great food and great company...

• Complimentary breakfast 
  
• bring a book to exchange
  
• share a recipe
  

May 11th& 12th: Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend/ Mother's Day Weekend

KOA Kampground Owners through the Care Camps Program are dedicated to raising funds for children’s cancer camps throughout the United States and Canada.  These camps are designed especially for children with cancer, and have on-site medical facilities, specially trained counselors, and professional medical staffs….. almost entirely volunteers.  Care Camps Trust members, who administer the program, are also all volunteers.

What better way to spend a weekend...helping others, touring Nashville and enjoying a great camping experience

Join us Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 for our 9th Annual KOA Come Camp & Care With Us Weekend. When you stay as a paying guest at a participating KOA on Friday, May 11, your Saturday, May 12 stay at that campground is absolutely FREE!

• Junk food BINGO
  
• Breakfast
  
• Wine & Cheese Social
  
• Arts & Crafts
  
• Pie throwing contest 
  
• And much, much more to come
  

May 25th –28th: Memorial Day

•Yee-Haw BBQ Pot Luck
•Country breakfast
•Pool
•Games
•Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
•Prizes
•Bonfire

June 4th: CMA Kick Off

•Kick off your Country Music Award Fanfare with our Summer BBQ - Great Food with Great People and of course Great Music

Relax with us before the concerts and activities of Fan Fair begin:

• BBQ
  
• Outdoor Movie Night- park your lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars
  

June 6th – 10th: Music City’s Fanfare begins

WE ARE FILLING UP FAST... So get your RV/ Tent SITE NOW!!!

Wednesday, June 6th: PRE CMA Parties and Events

• Kick Off Parade
  
• Block Party
  
• Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam
  

• Luke Bryan
  
• Eric Church
  
• Faith Hill
  
• Lady Antebellum
  
• Brad Paisley
  
• Rascal Flatts
  
• Zac Brown Band  
  

June 15th-17th: Father's Day Weekend

• Ice Cream Social
  
• Pancake Breakfast
  
• Poolside beverages
  
• Activities for all ages