Always fun taking in a baseball game! Seat location was great...directly behind the Sounds'…read moredugout. Even better was winning 4-2! Expensive refreshments. Parking can be tricky. We got there real early and lucked into street parking. Enjoyed dinner and drinks prior to heading into the park. Nice interaction throughout the evening with the characters running bases and t-shirt toss. Fireworks were a plus.

The Nashville Sounds game is such a blast! Really great views of the city and every seat has such a…read moregood view of the field. This is much less overwhelming than a larger MLB game but was still so much fun! Plenty of food & drink options, my favorite part was that they have dippin dots!! Make sure to go on a Friday night so you can watch the firework show, it looks small but it's super mighty!

Buena Vista Park was founded in 1934. It was owned by W. J. Arrington, who offered to sell the park…read moreto Nashville in 1902. However, the city didn't have the money at the time. It was purchased in 1934. It currently has 46 acres, a community center, a library, public restrooms, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a swimming pool. It was originally one of the many mineral water springs in the city. Buena Vista has had many festivals and programs- including horse races in the 1940s. None of this history was incorporated. There aren't any paved paths. The park itself just hasn't had much attention in quite some time. The playground is close to the street, but gated off, which is a nice touch.

If you live on the North side of Downtown this park is a great place to play some tennis or soccer…read more They have 3 tennis courts and several soccer fields at the park. I really like to play tennis here because it is never crowded and it is a really short drive. Also, they have big flood lights at the tennis court so you can play long after dark. There is not much else to say about it, but they have lights, and you can play tennis near downtown for free!

Loved this park - had a great time and the food was pretty good!…read more We only had one problem which was immediately taken care of - kids throwing food from the suites above to the lower deck. Once we go the usher's attention, he took care of it. After that .. we were back to enjoying the game. It is a beautiful park and the surrounding area is nice as well. Would I go back? Yes

Our first time at a minor league game and I have to say I really enjoyed it…read more If you've ever been to Petco park, you know the crowds, lack of affordable seating (nosebleed seats are not fun) can be off putting, not to mention the high cost of parking and traffic. So needless to say, this was such a nice surprise. While we were lucky enough to have been invited to a suite, looking around there is not a bad seat in the house. Lots of younger kids were in the stands, so I am looking forward to bringing my grandsons. Its a cashless facility, which I've never experienced before. I use my credit card for everything to get points, so it didnt bother me. The facility was pretty clean and I was happy to see a station for nursing mothers. Things like that truly show a family friendly vibe and I am here for it. The lines at the snack stands didnt seem too bad, and the baseball was full of oh no and oh yea moments. We even got a few full rowd boos over play calls. Nothing to do on a Friday night? Check out the Sounds at First Horizon Park!

This playground has been redone. Hands down the best park we've ever been to in Nashville…read moreTennessee. It has a unique setup with things I've never seen at another playground. I even went down the slide and it's pretty fast and fun. My 4 year old didn't want to leave. It has a basketball court, walking trail, huge playground. Highly recommend.

Founded in 1983, Clinton B. Fisk Park has 7 acres, a playground, public restrooms, picnic shelters,…read morea basketball court, and a paved walking/jogging path. It is named after Clinton Bowen Fisk, also the namesake of Fisk University, a government official during Reconstruction who endowed $30,000 to Fisk University to educated former slaves. It was originally called "North Fisk Park". The name then evolved to "Fisk Park". It then evolved to it's current day formal "Clinton B. Fisk Park". It's a really cool park for three reasons: 1) There's not a lot of overhanging greenery or obstructed views. Neighbors can see the whole park from their kitchen windows, and parents can see everything from the picnic tables at the center of the park. 2) The outside perimeter of the park has a paved walking/jogging path with intermittent fitness stops. There are bars and instructive stretches and fitness exercises. 3) The back border of the park lines against train tracks!

A nice place to walk with a great view of the Tennessee State Capitol…read moreWhile driving through Nashville, we noticed the large grassy park directly in front of and down the hill from the Tennessee State Capitol and decided to stop and walk around. The park is a long open area that stretches downhill from the Capitol and provides a nice break from the buildings and traffic of downtown Nashville. There is parking along the sides of the park, although there was some construction taking place in parts of the area during our visit. We parked near the World War II Memorial, which I thought was very well done and a fitting tribute to those who served. From there, we walked through some of the large grassy areas and looked at the different memorials and features throughout the park. One thing I would strongly recommend is walking all the way to the lower end of the park and turning around to look back toward the Tennessee State Capitol. From there you get a very nice view looking up the hill toward the Capitol building with the park stretching out in front of you. In my opinion, it was one of the best reasons to stop and walk around rather than simply viewing the park from the car. There is plenty of open grassy space, and the various memorials give you several things to see as you walk through the area. Overall, this was a very nice unexpected stop while we were driving through Nashville. If you are visiting the Tennessee State Capitol or are already in the downtown area, I would definitely recommend taking some extra time to walk through the park, see the memorials, and especially enjoy the view from the bottom looking back toward the Capitol. Enjoy!

4.5 Stars When I…read morepenned my last Yelp review a few days ago on the Tennessee State Capitol Building, it mentioned that it was part of a walk that my brother and I took to the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (From this point forward it is abbreviated BCMSP). It also mentioned that from the highest elevation of Downtown Nashville, my eyes looked across BCMSP. The reality is that BCMSP is a continuation of the Tennessee State Capitol. Less than a mile from Broadway; BCMSP, Tennessee State Capitol Building, Legislative Plaza, and government institutions are a world away from the honky tonk. I consider this part of Downtown Nashville as a Capitol Tourism District. The best way to describe BCMSP is having a similar layout to the Washington DC Mall. Both are linear parks originating from a Capitol Building that is adorned with statues and monuments along a great lawn with institutions and places of interest alongside the linear park. The striking difference is that the Tennessee State Capitol is on top of a grand hill. This design is no coincidence. When it opened on June 1, 1996 on the 200th Anniversary of Tennessee statehood, it brought to life the concept of bringing the Capitol Mall to the Tennessee State Capitol with a celebration of the state's history, geography, and culture. With Country Music far out of earshot, Tennessee was ringing in my ears when we walked the linear park from the southern entrance at James Robinson Parkway to the northern end at Jefferson Street. Walking south to north, the first attraction we took in was Tennessee Map Plaza. We walked on a granite map of Tennessee. Close by we picked up a $1 can of Coke from the Gift Shop (great deal!). We walked along the eastern walkway called Walkway of Counties where we took in the shade from the poplars while reading about the counties. This led us in and out of the Great Lawn. We stopped at the Tennessee Amphitheatre. Continuing north we stopped at the World War Two Memorial and the Court of Three Stars. I read that these are the tallest carillons in the World. Occasionally looking back, I took in the Tennessee State Capitol Building. At the northernmost point of the park at Jefferson Street, I took in a distant view of the totality of BCMSP leading to the Tennessee State Capitol. What a photo! Now walking south, instead of walking steadily towards it, we took a detour through the Farmer's Market carrying us parallel to the western boundary of the mall. If we had more time, we would have celebrated Tennessee further with time spent in the Tennessee State Museum at the northwest corner of the linear park. We rejoined BCMSP at the Tennessee Map Plaza where we took in a grand vista of the Tennessee State Capitol rising from on top of the hill. Instead of returning to it, we walked the city streets of Rep. John Lewis Way back to Broadway where the honky-tonk vibe returned. I am a fan of BCMSP. It has so much historic and Capitol Tourism character. And speaking of character, I am reaching the Yelp character limit. So, without further ado, I rate BCMSP 4.5 Stars.

Watkins Park was established in 1901, and has 8 acres. It has a community center, a playground,…read morepublic restrooms, picnic shelters, a baseball field, a basketball court, tennis courts, a spray park, a pump track for bikes and skateboards, and a paved walking/jogging path. This park was the FIRST public park in Nashville! Samuel Watkins was a Nashvillian who served in the War of 1812. As a brick-maker and construction contractor, he became independently wealthy, even securing the business for the construction of the State Capital building, and eventually funding the Watkins Institute. The land had been privately owned by Watkins, but used for public purposes such as political rallies and school commencement ceremonies. During the Civil War, Union soldiers overran the park, and basically ruined a lot of the natural resources on the land. He donated this land, named at the time "Watkins Gove" to the city of Nashville in 1870. The city of Nashville opened the park in 1901, setting up the landscaping by natural citizens, and setting up the first children's playground in the city here. The park is beautiful. It packs a LOT in a relatively small space. It's historically significant, as well. It was only due to the popularity of the park and playground that the city of Nashville began seriously acquiring land and plopping as many playgrounds down as they could. Standing in the park, you can see the State Capital building, and it gives you a real sense of appreciation for the gift Samuel Watkins truly was to the city.

Watkins Park is a pretty perfect city park -- and I'm a bit surprised that I am the first person…read more(on Yelp) to review it.* The park itself is located in the Charlotte Pike no man's land that seems to change names every other year. Watkins Park? Fang? Something else? Who knows. When/if looking for the park, aim for MLK High and it's right across the street. The area has gone through some significant changes over the years and what you knew about it, say, 8 years ago is no longer accurate (like a good amount of Nashville these days). But this review isn't about the area, it's about the park. And, the park is pretty awesome. With it being just west of Downtown (and with large buildings slowly moving past the interstate), you can get some lovely skyline views while in the park. It's bordered by trees and a stone fence that gives an unexpected bit of character to a city park. There are plenty of mature trees and a good bit of flat green space, making me think it's lovely in the spring time. If you're a walker/runner, the park has a trail just for that. It's a circle (or, circular) so while there are no hills to choose from, you're assured not to get lost. If you're looking for exercise that comes from not running in circles, you're in luck. There's a large tennis court, a basketball court, a couple of playgrounds for the kiddos, a baseball diamond, and a SPLASH PAD! Yep, all of this... in a city park. Fantastic, right? Smack dab in the middle of the action is a large pavilion perfecting for family reunions, cookouts and other food gatherings meant to be shared under wood coverings while outside. The park itself has a nice amount of lot parking, which is helpful since street parking is a bit of an issue. And if all of this isn't enough to get you to visit, Greenbrier Distillery and Marathon Music Works are just beyond the train tracks and tree border. Given Watkins Park's design and proximity to so much, I'm pretty shocked by the low traffic. As much as I hate the phrase, it seems like it's a hidden gem for green space lovers. In the middle of a busy cityscape, I was shocked to experience such a well-planned and paid-out park. Watkins Park has charm, space, activities, and loads of natural beauty. Spring is coming. You should spend some of it here. *Well, not really.

I really wanted to see the first settlement that became Nashville, Tennessee where I could relive…read morehistory through spending time in the replica of the historic fort alongside the Cumberland River. I am a fan of museums and history. However, that was not bound to happen because a chain link fence closed off Fort Nashborough to the public. Whether this was on account of the Indepence Day celebration that was taking place a couple of days later or something else, I only got to see it walking from 1st Avenue. Due to the fact that the only person in the vicinity of the fenced off Fort Nashborough was an unhoused man, I felt uncomfortable spending time by the historic site, and walked briskly to a more populated area. This was my experience seeing Fort Nashborough.

The Fort is comprised of replica buildings representing an early settlement. It's located right…read morenext to the Cumberland River, across from Nissan Stadium. The signs explaining everything are so worn and weathered that you can't even read them! And the area is overrun with homeless people, at all hours of the day. I wanted to walk among the structures but couldn't due to the homeless being there. It was sad.

Nissan Stadium is a good reminder that not every venue has to be the newest one to be a good time…read more Yes, it's showing its age. And yes, there's a shiny new stadium rising next door that's going to steal a lot of attention. But for now, Nissan Stadium still gets the job done. Whether you're there for a Titans game or a concert, the sightlines are good, the sound is solid, and getting there is surprisingly easy. One of my favorite parts is the walk across the pedestrian bridges from Lower Broadway and downtown. It's a uniquely Nashville experience, especially when thousands of fans are all heading the same direction. The stadium itself isn't fancy by modern standards, but it remains functional, accessible, and enjoyable. I've had good experiences here, and that's ultimately what matters. A little older. A little worn. Still a good time. Four stars.

The new Nissan Stadium in Nashville is a 2.1-million-square-foot, 60,000-seat enclosed venue under…read moreconstruction on the East Bank of the Cumberland River, scheduled for completion in February 2027. It will feature a translucent roof, 360-degree concourses, and 38% closer seating to the field, designed to host NFL, college football, concerts, and major events like the Super Bowl. Gayle and I had the chance to watch all the construction up close as we navigated from the pedestrian bridge to the Edgefield neighborhood. That included a non-ADA compliant walk-around to get to the bridge over the Interstate. This was a huge operation and we got as close as we could without trespassing. Then there's the present Nissan Stadium that will be torn down (for a parking lot) after the new Stadium is finished. This is the home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, formally the Houston Oilers. Opened in 1999, this 67,000+ capacity open-air venue hosts football games, concerts, and major events like the CMA Music Festival. Game Day is probably pretty exciting here (including before and after Broadway).