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Activity Shelby Park, East Nashville

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

An activity in Shelby Park, East Nashville, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway in Shelby Park, East Nashville
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Why go

Riverside paved and gravel trails through wetlands and meadows along the Cumberland.

It is one of 11 curated places we feature in East Nashville, alongside 4 bars & cafés, 4 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Shelby Park, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Shelby Park
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in East Nashville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Shelby Park

    Large riverside park with a lake, trails and a view of the downtown skyline along the Cumberland.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Lockeland Table

    Neighborhood restaurant with wood-fired dishes and a happy hour in a 1930s building.

    Food · 1.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The 5 Spot

    Five Points dive with live music most nights and a Monday swing dance tradition.

    Drinks · 1.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Five Points

    The crossroads at the heart of East Nashville, lined with bars, cafes and restaurants in old storefronts.

    Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Barista Parlor

    Coffee bar in a converted auto shop on Gallatin Avenue, the original location.

    Drinks · 1.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Basement East

    Mid-size rock and Americana venue, rebuilt after the 2020 tornado.

    Drinks · 1.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Shelby Bottoms Greenway features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More to do in East Nashville

Shelby Bottoms Greenway is our only activity pick in East Nashville; here is what else we recommend there. See the full East Nashville guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Nashville

Our climate figures for East Nashville come from nearby Nashville. Average daily highs in Nashville run from 46°F in January to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Shelby Bottoms Greenway itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Nashville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Nashville weather by month (covers East Nashville).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Shelby Bottoms Greenway, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
Coordinates
36.16610, -86.72491
Destination
East Nashville, Tennessee

Shelby Bottoms Greenway: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shelby Bottoms Greenway?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Shelby Bottoms Greenway. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shelby Bottoms Greenway?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start at Shelby Park and cross the pedestrian bridge.

Is Shelby Bottoms Greenway free?

Yes, we list Shelby Bottoms Greenway as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shelby Bottoms Greenway?

Shelby Bottoms Greenway is at 1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA, in Shelby Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shelby Bottoms Greenway?

Shelby Bottoms Greenway appears on Nashville Music Weekend and Nashville New Year's Eve, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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