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 September 4th! Will you help us secure our 3rd straight title of Nashville’s Best Water Activity? We sure hope so!

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Head to the Best of Nashville 2024 voting platform (we’re in the People & Places category)

2. Create an account (don’t worry, you don’t have to subscribe to anything, this just saves your progress!)

3. Type our name, River Queen Voyages, in the “Best Water Activity” spot in the “People & Places” category

4. Click “save”

5. 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!

6. 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!)

“PEOPLE & PLACES” CATEGORY

Best Bachelorette Attraction/Activity - River Queen Voyages

Best College Sports Team - Fisk Jubilee Singers

Best Community Role Model - William Flanagan

Best Cultural Center - Cumberland Park

Best Day Trip - Waterfall Wonders Hiking w/ Cumberland Kayak

Best Group Activity - River Queen Voyages

Best Nashville SC Player - Tempo

Best Park - Shelby Park

Best Place to People Watch - Cumberland 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 - Annie Klaver

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

A smattering of other people/places/things we're voting for.

Food & Drink

Best Bartender - Desiree Fromm
Best Juice Bar - Urban Juicer
Best Cocktails - Tiger Bar 
Best Doughnut - East Park Donuts
Best Liquor Store - Sinkers
Best Patio - Pearl Diver

Arts, Culture, & Music

Best Band (local) - Palm Ghosts
Best Concert Series - Musician’s Corner
Best Free Fun - Cumberland Park Splash Pad
Best Karaoke Bar - Sid Gold’s Request Room
Best Photographer - Alyssa Barker
Best Printmaker/Poster Designer - Camp Nevernice

Home & Garden

Best Developer - CA South
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 Gym/Fitness Club - River Queen Voyages
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