Love this place nice and quit down the river not a lot of other kayakers billy and family was greatread more

If I could give this business 10 stars I would. This was a great idea! The previous review was A1,…read moredef stop at a gas station after the 2nd exit before or after the trip. Billy is a cool cat! Call at least a day or few hours ahead in case they are slow, he is very helpful with directions. We paid $45 for a tandem and everything was perfect. The scenery is so beautiful and water is nice for a swim. One thing there is a TON of spiders and snakes so be ready to avoid the fallen branches and whatnot. It's also very quiet aside from one local we had the entire river to ourselves. Adventures like these are what memories are made of, thanks Billy!

Had an awesome experience, kayaking stuff was superb. Checking in registration was super easy. This…read morestretch of river is easy. Nice for a long day float and lunch on a rock bar.

This is a beautiful little river. The Outfitter works well to deliver you to your spot . You spend…read morethe day at your own pace floating down the river stopping at some beautiful scenery and you end up back at the outfitter.

Was looking for something different that would be low key and relaxing for my husband's birthday…read more We had a great time out on the river. Sunshine set us up with everything we needed for a fun day. Their communication beforehand was excellent letting us know what to bring and keeping us posted on the weather. We could not have asked for a better day. This trip was only the two of us but we are already making plans to go back with the whole family. The Harpeth is the perfect location for river float. We were on the water about 4 hrs, it was amazing. Their shuttle makes it easy and convenient dropping you right at your car. Thanks for taking great care of us!

An amazing adventure today on the riiver with Sunshine tours. This is one activity to do in…read moreNashville for the whole family.

These guys are probably closer to four stars…read more We opted for the tubes recently. Pretty straightforward as far as picking your time/date and purchasing tix on line. There are also waivers on line that must be filled out. Staff was nice and helpful. They drive you and the tubes to a spot a little down river and off you go. Tubing is always good fun, but our experience suffered a bit due to 1). The heat, and 2). The sloooow moving current. We're talkin' almost stagnant in a few spots. We did beach ourselves a few times and took a cooling swim, which was nice. Neither of the two negatives were the fault of Broken Paddles, obviously. Speaking of which, they do give you a paddle which was a must for us. We'd probably still be out on the river. We didn't go for it (we should have), but they have coolers and cooler tubes for rent for "beverages." You text or call them when you reach the "first bridge." They pick you up at their get out spot a little farther down, after the "second bridge." We ended up getting out of the tubes and wading the last 1/4 mile. They have waterproof pelican boxes you can rent or phone bags for sale. You can leave your car keys with them. Pretty sure we'd go with the kayaks next time.

Great place to rent a canoe or paddle boat while at Montgomery Bell camp site and it's only about…read morea mile away. The Broken Paddle store is small, but the two young men that were managing the facility were very nice and professional. The Acorn Lake is small but perfect for a easy paddle on a beautiful day. Great time and experience on a great trip. I would recommend stopping by for a swim and some fishing if your inclined!

Tennessee locals here... This was our first time on the Harpeth in years and we had really been…read morelooking forward to this day. Foggy Bottoms is a super cute spot with tons of charm and very friendly staff. We arrived to check in (no reservation) at 10:30am and the staff gave us a very honest warning that water levels were SUPER low. They explained the pain points of canoeing in such low water levels very thoroughly, but despite the warnings, we decided to give a go and I'm so glad we did! Because of the staffs transparency, we knew what to expect and we were prepared to encounter a few spots along the way that gave us a little trouble. All in all, it wasn't bad at all! We spent 6 hours on this 3 hour ride making tons of stops along the way to float in the inter tubes we brought along with us. Had such a great time and can't wait to come back!

What a perfect escape! It's only 30 minutes outside of Nashville, but feels like a world away…read more Only $35 for a kayak, $45 for a canoe. I've camped with them and kayaked and it's a great experience all around! Plenty of parking, then they shuttle you to the starting point of the river. Once they get your boat into the water you make your way back and it's just such a gorgeous way to spend a summer or fall day! Pack a lunch and paddle away! Staff is kind. Fellow canoe-ers and kayak-ers are fun to talk to along the way. I think my only complaint would be that many large groups go and sometimes just sit in the middle of the river in a clump and it can be difficult to get around them. That however, is not Foggy Bottoms fault. If you are looking to get outside and do something active I highly recommend you use FB. They are convenient and a great way to spend your day. Can't wait to come back soon.

We rented kayaks & a canoe for a party of 5 for Father's Day. This was our first time seeking fun…read moreon the Duck River. We made a reservation about 2-3 weeks in advance. The staff is super friendly & helpful. We showed up & check-in was quick & easy. The bus took us to the launch point where we got our life jackets & boats. The equipment wasn't brand new but it was in great condition & worked perfectly. The employees at the launch ramp were very organized! The ride along the River has incredible views! It was relaxing & a lot of fun! The other renters were all friendly too! The river was high enough to where we didn't have to get out & walk (we grounded out a time or two) & we even had a couple spots where we picked up some speed! I wouldn't call it white water but we had small rapids!! This was a blast!! It's quite safe while still being a thrilling day adventure!

We enjoyed an amazing float down the Duck River in the River Rats canoes. We got a nice leisurely…read morebus ride and got dropped off up top. We hopped in the canoe and they shoved us off. No boating instructions were given. Ha! That said, all of the boats and equipment were in good working order. We had a peaceful, sunny trip through the water. It's a very calm river with a tiny flow, so you do have to paddle. Two and a half hours later, we were back to the shop and the boys pulled us onto the shore so we could hop out dry. A lovely time and extremely relaxing. Would definitely recommend! Bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a hat.

Wonderful day in the river. River was beautiful and the staff were great. Looking forward to…read moreusing them again.

This was my first experience on the Duck River, and it was a great one! Higher Pursuits made…read morebooking online really easy, the pricing was fair, many different options as to what type of boat you wanted for the day, and offered updates on Facebook in regards to weather/closings for the day. The location was really easy to find, once we arrived we checked in and were offered some general information about what to do and the location of changing rooms/restrooms. We were also given instructions about the route we would be floating, the vast collection of mussels we may see, and information about other wildlife we may come across, and safteg information. The launch is a quick drive from the base location. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. They got us all set up and sent us on our way. The water was shallow, but still had some nice current in places. The Duck River was extremely peaceful, and not over crowded (the spacing out between groups from Higher Pursuits helped with that greatly). Getting picked up at the end, and knowing where to stop was also made to be a breeze. Higher Pursuits runs things like a well oiled machine and really has a great system going! Between the ease of everything, the peaceful kayaking location, and the friendly customer service I could not have asked for a better experience!

We came from out of state with a big group for Memorial Day weekend and really enjoyed ourselves!…read moreThe staff went above and beyond & maintain a clean space for you to enjoy. They have a rinse off shower head (out in the open), a sink, and two restrooms. The 5 mile float was easy and beautiful! They provided you with all the equipment you needed and thorough directions. If you like semi-primitive camping this is a great spot for you!

Bare minimum, no WiFi or complete rest room or shower, you might experience loud music from the…read morefellow campers.. buggy , but the water is clean and beautiful. !

Keep driving west on Highway 70 and while you will quite a few little houses on the side of the…read moreroad, look for the dumpy cabin on the curve that has loads of kayaks stacked up in the grass...and you have arrived! We made reservations for 9:30 AM on a Saturday morning as we wanted to get ahead of the crowds on the river and we did just that! The folks at Canoe Music City were all super chill, friendly and helpful from the window to the water. Most of us rented canoes, while a few of us rented the kayaks. I will say the ones who rented the kayaks had a better time, as the canoes were a bit smaller than I am used to and the balance was easy to throw off. But, they got us to and from and down the river as needed, so we weren't too upset! They have differing lengths you can cruise, we chose the 5 mile. The price for a canoe is $55 while the Kayak will run you $45 each. Just as all the other spots, they load you up at the cabin, drive you a few miles to the drop point and then pick you up at the end point. It is a pretty seamless process, just make sure someone has their phone as you do have to call to be picked up at the end. Not that Music City Canoe has anything to do with the river itself, but there are several spots along the trek that allows you and your group to pull off and relax whether it be at the gorgeous waterfall or the small beach. We spent a total of 4.5 hours lazily cruising down the river and we loved every minute of it! Oh, and for those who are wondering...you can bring your dogs and booze is allowed on the river. And you can bring your own kayak/canoe, but they do charge you to transport it to and from with your group. Overall, great way to spend a weekend day!

Love Kayaking at Canoe Music City. We just went for our 2nd time and it never disappoints. The…read morestaff is always super nice and helpful. You can make a reservation without providing a credit card number which is nice for big groups and the pricing isn't bad at all. The only negative would be the wait at the drop off site to get into the river and the vans they transport you in need a little more loving. We always have a blast and the scenery is so beautiful. They have a 5 mile and 7 mile float, we've always done the 7 mile and it's perfect. Plenty of stops along the way to eat or relax in the water. I can't wait for our next trip.

Did the 8 mile on the Buffalo on Independence Day. It was a really fun trip except for the stuff…read morethat Crazy Horse had nothing to do with; the heat and how much it tired us out! It was pretty packed out there as there were people everywhere! The staff I interacted with were courteous and friendly. They help get my gear loaded and unloaded once we arrived at the drop off point. The only suggestion for improvement might be to make sure that the bathrooms stay serviced (kinda dirty with the traffic) and maybe dedicate some staff and a easier access for folks to pull out their gear once they are done with the trip. Would definitely come back to do the other trip (10 mile Ughhhhhhh).

Very unimpressed. Employees were incredibly rude and unwilling to help. We had a problem with the…read morereservation and they did not help what do ever. The man was hostile and he just kept talking down to us. Do not recommend. The experience made the morning stressful and unenjoyable.