Best of Nashville Voting is ON!
It’s that time of year again! The “Best of Nashville” competition from the Nashville Scene is back. Voting is officially open and runs through August 28th! Will you help us secure our 4th straight title of Nashville’s Best Water Activity? We sure hope so!
Here’s what you need to do:
Head to the Best of Nashville 2025 voting platform (we’re in the People & Places category)
Create an account (don’t worry, you don’t have to subscribe to anything, this just saves your progress!)
Type our name, River Queen Voyages, in the “Best Water Activity” spot in the “People & Places” category
Click “save”
Cast a vote in at least 20 other categories for your ballot to count! So show some other local favorites your love…maybe even write us in for a few other things? You do you!
Spread the word! It is going to take a LOT of votes to lock this down, so please get your friends to vote. We will love you forever! (Okay, we already do…but still!)
VOTING SUGGESTIONS
“PEOPLE & PLACES” CATEGORY
Best Bachelorette Attraction/Activity - River Queen Voyages
Best College Sports Team - Fisk Jubilee Singers
Best Community Role Model - Karen Frederick
Best Cultural Center - Wasioto Park
Best Day Trip - Jack ‘n Back with Tennessee Whiskey Tours
Best Group Activity - River Queen Voyages
Best Nashville SC Player - Tempo
Best Park - Shelby Park
Best Place to People Watch - Wasioto Park where there used to be a splash pad and now people just wander around looking for the splash pad
Best Place to Ride a Bike - A protected bike lane
Best Place to Swim - The deep end
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners - River Queen Voyages
Best Place to Worship - Ryman Auditorium
Best Predators Player - Gnash
Best Religious Leader - Dolly Parton
Best Sports Mascot - Taylor, the River Queen Voyages Mermaid
Best Titans Player - Former Mayor John Cooper
Best Transportainment - River Queen Voyages
Best Water Activity - River Queen Voyages
Best Weekend Getaway - Downtown Detention Center
More Voting Suggestions…
A smattering of other people/places/things we're voting for.
Food & Drink
Best Bartender - Desiree Fromm
Best Cocktails - Tiger Bar
Best Doughnut - East Park Donuts
Best Patio - Pearl Diver
Best Wine List - Butterlamp Bread & Beverage
Best New Restaurant - The Yellow Table Cafe
Arts, Culture, & Music
Best Band (local) - Palm Ghosts
Best Concert Series - Musician’s Corner
Best Free Fun - Wasioto Park Splash Pad
Best Karaoke Bar - Sid Gold’s Request Room
Best Photographer - Alyssa Barker
Best Printmaker/Poster Designer - Camp Nevernice
Home & Garden
Best Hardware Store - Elder’s
Best Neighborhood - East Nashville
Best Place to Buy Furniture - the Goodwill in Brentwood
Health, Beauty, & Fitness
Best Aesthetician - Ren @ Cared For
Best Pharmacy - Riverside Village Pharmacy
Best Spa - Adagio Massage Co.
Best Yoga Studio - Hot Yoga East Nashville
Media & Politics
Best Facebook Page - East Nashville
Best Columnist (local) - Margaret Littman
Best Twitter Account - NashSevereWx
Kids & Pets
Best Dog Trainer - Dog Vegas
Best Outdoor Fun - River Queen Voyages
Best Pet Store - Wags and Whiskers
Best Toy Store (local) - Tabla Rasa
Retail & Services
Best Auto Mechanic - H&H
Best Bicycle Shop - Green Fleet
Best Local Insurance Agent - Taylor Jones, S&S
Best Mobile Business (non food truck) - River Queen Voyages
Best Outdoor Adventure Store - Music City Outdoors
Best Sight Seeing/Tourist Tour - River Queen Voyages
