I had that first “it’s already this hot?” moment this week, the kind where you start mentally mapping out every body of water within driving distance. Which is how I ended up going down a rabbit hole of swimming holes… and realizing we’ve actually got some solid ones around here if you’re willing to get a little dusty getting there. So we pulled together a guide to the best swimming holes near Nashville. Waterfalls, lakes, hidden spots, all the good stuff for when the heat really kicks in.

Places like Percy Priest and the Harpeth River are basically built for this, easy day trips where you can swim, float, or just post up by the water and pretend you’re on a mini vacation.

And if you’re into keeping things a little closer to home and don’t mind dialing it up to 11, enter our IG giveaway for two tickets to Dethklok + Amon Amarth, rolling into town for the Amonklok Conquest on May 10th at The Pinnacle. It should be exactly as intense as it sounds and bringing the heat in an altogether different manner!

And lastly, if you’re looking for more family-friendly events to pass the time with your loved ones (or just distract your kiddos from the usual haunts), give our Do615 Family Newsletter a subscribe and follow along there, too!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• America the Beautiful opens on May 2nd and runs till September 6th, at Cheekwood with 10 model trains, 850+ feet of track, and 25 iconic landmarks, all crafted from natural materials in a sprawling garden installation. Win a 4-pack of tickets for the May 31st show, and plan extra time to see it all!*

• The Malpass Brothers hit Harken Hall on April 30th with their classic country revival sound, blending tight harmonies, vintage instrumentation, and a deep love for the genre’s golden era. Two-step your way into some free tickets!*

• Indie it-band Geese hit The Ryman on September 29th, supporting Getting Killed, their chaotic, Kenny Beats-produced third album blending garage riffs, drum machines, and even Ukrainian choir samples. Tickets go on sale May 1st, so set a reminder, this will sell out quickly!

• JOHNNYSWIM head underground on October 25th at The Caverns, bringing their harmony-driven, soul-folk sound into a setting built for resonance, connection, and full-room moments. Bring a loved one, and hear it echo. 

• Plus other just announced shows from The Milk Carton Kids, Krewella, Eric Bellinger, and more!

BEST SWIMMING HOLES NEAR NASHVILLE

As things heat up out there and our amphibious natures kick in, we’re once again on the hunt for the nearest bodies of water to cool off.

Before you melt into a puddle on Broadway, here’s your escape plan: the best swimming holes near Nashville. We’re talking waterfalls, hidden coves, and places where your phone has zero service (blessing). Grab a towel, maybe a questionable cooler, and go dunk yourself!

THIS WEEK

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• The Spring Print Party returns on May 1st at Grand Palace. Pick your shirt and design, watch it print live, let the kids get creative too, and enjoy drinks from Broadcast Brewing. Print it, wear it, make it yours! 

• Germantown’s first-ever Spring Block Party takes over on the 7th & Monroe block of Historic Germantown this Saturday, May 2nd, with live music, food, music on the School Of Rock Main Stage, local vendors, and more. Pull up and see what the hype’s about.

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