Nashville Paddle Board Adventure on Cumberland River

Enjoy a Downtown Nashville paddle board adventure, which consists of a 90 minute paddle down the Cumberland River that ends at the East Bank Park in the middle of Downtown Nashville.

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 the Shelby Park Boat Launch. We are a MOBILE business so look for our shuttle and trailer at the park near the railroad tracks and the 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 float three miles downstream with your guide to downtown Nashville, right in the middle of Broadway! We provide all safety equipment, paddle boarding and kayaking introduction and basics. 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 paddle boards are rated for up to 400 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, barges and we will be paddle boarding through an industrial section of the city to view the skyline. We have limited space for storage so please leave valuables in your vehicle.

What's included:

• Complimentary Water and Sunscreen
• Paddle, Leash, PFD and Safety Instruction
• Paddle Board or Kayak Rental
• Professional Paddle Board Guide