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Category: Nashville Local

Nashville Local

6 Incredible Kid-Friendly Waterfall Hikes in Middle Tennessee

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June 9, 2026
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10 State Park Day-Hikes Near Nashville for Fall and Winter

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November 27, 2025
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11 Nashville-Area State Park Day-Hikes for Summer (with or without kids!)

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June 1, 2024
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7 Insider Spots to Explore at the Nashville Public Library’s Main Branch

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January 31, 2023
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Snapshots | Holidays at Cheekwood Mansion

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December 26, 2022
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A Peek Inside Historic Two Rivers Mansion

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December 18, 2022
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Christmas on Display in Downtown Nashville

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December 21, 2020
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A Day Trip to Small-Town Columbia, Tennessee

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July 15, 2020

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🌿This state park trail was once the site of a 1930 🌿This state park trail was once the site of a 1930s vacation resort…

Hidden Lake is one of the 3 main areas of the segmented @harpethriverstatepark, located off Hwy 70 just past Bellevue.

⏱️ 5 different trails, most under half a mile; combine them all, and it’s still under 3 miles!
🚶Natural surface
🏔️Small portions of moderate incline
🌳Mostly shaded
⚠️A portion of the Ridge Loop Trail does have a steep drop off one side (but great views!). 

I recommend hiking the Bluebird Trail to the Ridge Loop Trail, and you can’t miss the Hidden Lake Trail spur to see remnants of the resort’s terrazzo dance floor!

👉 SAVE this post for your next family outing, and follow along for a new trail idea each Friday this summer!
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#nashvillemoms #hikingwithkids #tnstateparks #nashvilleoutdoors #nashvilletrails
EXT. SMALL TOWN IN MOUNTAIN FOG - MORNING You can EXT. SMALL TOWN IN MOUNTAIN FOG - MORNING

You can hardly see the mountains for the fog that has descended on town. The day promises adventure, but not yet—now all you can manage is a slow cup of coffee, a pastry, the familiar “Good mornings” and pleasantries that define small-town charm. You imagine this as your everyday routine, and even if it’s not realistic, you can certainly relax into this pace for the next few days. 

(Setting the scene of a stay in the rural @tennesseeoverhill)
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#madeintn #smalltownusa #easttennessee #weekendgetaway #slowliving
This quiet, 1.6-mile trail is tucked into a reside This quiet, 1.6-mile trail is tucked into a residential neighborhood in south Nashville. 

Rogers’ Walk is on the campus of Ellington Agricultural Center in the heart of Crieve Hall. The location itself has historical significance, and the land is home to a variety of native ecosystems. 

⏱️1.6 mile loop, with short additional add-ons available
🚶‍♂️Natural surface
⛰️Some incline 
🌳Mostly shaded
💦Creek access

Visit on a weekday, and you can also check out the @tennessee.agricultural.museum that’s FREE and located on campus!

👉 SAVE this post for your next summer family outing!
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#nashvillemoms #thingstodoinnashville #hikingwithkids #optoutside #nashvilletrails
A full day of adventure in East Tennessee 💦🌿🍄 👉 S A full day of adventure in East Tennessee 💦🌿🍄

👉 SAVE for Tennessee road trip inspo!

(Hosted stay) 
This is the @tennesseeoverhill: Polk, McMinn, and Monroe counties, located 1-2 hours outside both Knoxville and Chattanooga (smack dab in the middle). 

The region is perhaps most well-known for recreation on the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers, but as I learned during my 3-night stay, it’s loaded with history, art, food, nature, and small-town vibes, as well!

Special shoutout to my @witsummit ladies!! @poorinaprivateplane @thewayfaringfoodie @dannaliz @staying_afloat_ @akemisadventures 
 
#witschatt #madeintn #easttennessee #summerroadtrip #tntravelguide
Summer island aesthetic ☀️ Prince Edward Island i Summer island aesthetic ☀️

Prince Edward Island is definitely a vibe. Save this one to your vacation inspiration board!
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📍1/ Coastal view at Point Prim, 2/ kids running towards New London Lighthouse, 3/ a lobster roll from Water Prince Corner Shop, 4/ house and boat in fields of Victoria, 5/ kids playing on Thunder Cove Beach, 6/ old church at Orwell Corner Historic Village, 7/ sailing on Charlottetown Harbor, 8/ fish mart building in North Rustico, 9/ customers sitting outside Cow’s in Avonlea Village, 10/ yellow houses in North Rustico
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#explorepei #cottageseason #anneofgreengables #maritimes #canadasfoodisland
“Now I see the secret of the making of the best pe “Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons,
It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.”
—Walt Whitman 

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Family camping at the Big Eagle Base group camp 
📍Paris Landing State Park
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#tennessee #campinglife #outdoorfamily #madeintn #optoutside
✨ SOUND ON for TGIF vibes, outdoor edition. 💙 Tha ✨ SOUND ON for TGIF vibes, outdoor edition. 💙

Thank goodness for warm weather and Daylight Saving Time. 🙌

Peaceful sunset on Kentucky Lake from the Big Eagle Base group campsite at Paris Landing State Park
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#tnstateparks #madeintn #kentuckylake #outdoorfamily #lakevibes
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