Nashville Downtown Kayaking Experience

Only in Nashville can you kayak right through downtown, combining a nature high with skyline views. Your guide gives brief instructions and includes all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for newbies and experienced paddlers alike. Fit in a fun outdoor activity without needing to leave the city!

Meeting Point

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

Our skyline tours meet 15 MINUTES PRIOR to departure time at Shelby Park Boat Ramp. We are a MOBILE business so look for our shuttle and trailer next to the train tracks and baseball fields in Shelby Park.

What to expect:

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

See a different side of Nashville as you relax on the river and paddle three miles downstream with your guide to downtown Nashville, right in the middle of Broadway! We provide the shuttle, all equipment and basics instruction. We also provide complimentary water and sunscreen. Just show up and we take care of the rest!
Big Willie’s Action Sports is locally owned and operated. At Big Willie’s we have a passion for outdoor recreation and superb customer service. Safe, enjoyable and first class paddling experiences are our goal! We operate tours in the heart of beautiful Music City, Nashville, TN.
Our kayaks are rated for up to 300 pounds and it is very important that guests do not exceed the weight limit due to risk of capsizing. NO ALCOHOL is allowed on tours. Strong headwinds and current can increase the difficulty and duration of your trip. This is an open commercial waterway with operating boats and barges. We will be kayaking through an industrial section of the city to view the skyline. We will have little space for storage. Please leave valuables in vehicle.

What's included:

• Bottled Water and Sunscreen
• Professional Guides
• All Equipment and Safety Gear
• Shuttle to Launch

Not included:

• Gratuities