Join Us for TWO Dragon Boat Festivals this Fall!

Nashville Paddle  Co. has long been a sponsor of the Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival. That’s partly because we support the Cumberland River Compact (we’re also a member of their member of 1% for Water group) and partly because it is so much fun! We get to wear costumes, shout until we are hoarse and…

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Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day

This photo is an oldie, but a goodie and we thought we’d bring it back because May 21, 2021 is Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day! It’s a fun reminder that wearing your PFD is easy. Find one that fits your body, is comfortable, and is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and wearing…

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The Big Payback For Water’s Sake

Some people paddle for exercise. Others for solitude. Others for camaraderie. But one thing everyone wants when it comes to getting out there on a board or in a kayak is clean water. That’s why we support the work of The Cumberland River Compact. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 the Compact is looking to raise…

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The Waiting is the Hardest Part

We miss y’all and we miss this view. We want to see you, but only when it is safe to do so. We are working with Metro Parks and following Metro Nashville’s Roadmap for Reopening to determine when it will be safe to reopen. Until then, stay safe and stay apart.

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Safer at Home

Strange times out there, aren’t they? The weather is amazing (there’s no humidity), lake temperatures are rising, and trees are budding. But we aren’t prepping to open quite yet. Due to COVID-19 prevention best practices, we are closed, as are many Metro Park facilities (tennis court, dog parks, and buildings are closed; trails and parks…

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10 Reasons to Paddle Percy Priest

We’re counting down the Top 10 reasons to get your paddle on at Percy Priest Lake with Nashville Paddle Co. 10. UNLIMITED PADDLING Why just paddle once when you can paddle the entire summer?!  A Locals Unlimited Summer Pass grants you access to classes and rentals from June – August.  Or pick up a Monthly…

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Spend Your Summer on the Water

Get paid to spend the summer lakeside. Nashville Paddle Co. is looking for part-time shift staff and leaders for May-Sept. It’s the most fun you’ll have making money and has great perks like Unlimited Paddling. Apply now at this link or email info@nashvillepaddle.com with any questions.

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The Dragons are Back! Support the Cumberland River Compact

One of our favorite days of the year, the 12th annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival, is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 8 at East Bank Landing, for a day of music, dancing, food, tradition, and, of course, racing. We’re a proud sponsor of this festival because it is so much fun, but also because it…

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Tashlich 5779

During the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) many Jews participate in a service/tradition called tashlich, which loosely translated from Hebrew means “casting off.” This is observance involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread into a body of flowing water. The service of tashlich is one of Margaret’s favorite of the year…no surprise since…

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Happy 50th Birthday, Percy Priest Lake

1968 was a good year! Our favorite lake, Percy Priest Lake, turns 50 on Friday, June 29, 2018 and we’re having a birthday party. Nashville Paddle Co. will have special discounts (book a class or rental and get 50% off your next class or rental). We’re ask 50 customers to each paddle 1 mile, for…

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