4th of July Weekend Kayak Routes
Our beloved Greenway and Full Nash routes don’t happen often— be sure to book ‘em while they’re here for the July 4th holiday weekend!
In case you didn’t know, the “Let Freedom Sing” July 4th fireworks celebration takes place in the footprint of our standard downtown operations. So, for the 4th of July and the morning of the 5th of July, we are unable to operate any of our downtown routes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get you on the water! In fact, it means we get to bring back our fan-favorite nature paddles for the holiday weekend.
About The Greenway & The Full Nash Routes
Both The Greenway (5mi / ~2hrs) and The Full Nash (8mi / 3-4hrs) are self-guided, one-way, downriver paddles that begin in East Nashville, across the river from Opryland. On these routes, you’ll enjoy a serene paddle alongside limestone bluffs, horse farms, and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway. See sights like Demonbreun’s Cave and the historic Omohundro Water Treatment Plant before arriving at the Shelby Park Boat Ramp, where The Greenway paddle ends and the downtown skyline begins to appear in the distance. The Full Nash route continues from here for another 3 miles, where our bustling urban core begins to take over for the quiet hum of nature, and ultimately ends in the heart of downtown Nashville, right by Nissan Stadium.
How It Works
For both of these experiences, you will meet our crew at the Shelby Park Boat Ramp to catch a shuttle to the put-in spot. (Note: your route time is the shuttle departure time— we recommend arriving 15mins before your scheduled time to ensure you don’t miss the shuttle!) From here, we will shuttle you upriver to the put-in spot, about a 15min ride. At the put-in spot, we will get you outfitted with your kayak and equipment, give you a “kayaking 101” overview, and put you out on the water. Our crew will then meet you at your route’s end point to collect your equipment and help you off the water. For The Greenway paddlers, the route ends where you originally met our shuttle: the Shelby Park Boat Ramp. The Full Nash ends in Downtown Nashville so paddlers on that route can either walk over the bridge to Broadway to enjoy the rest of the day after their paddle, or our crew can shuttle them back to their car at the Shelby Park meeting point when a shuttle becomes available.
Have other questions? Check out our helpful FAQs!
Other Available Experiences
Our Overnight/Day Kayak Rentals will be available throughout the holiday on a first-come, first-served basis. Our Skyline, Out&Back, and Scavenger Hunt routes will be available through July 3rd, and resume operating after 2pm on July 5th. Our Pedal Pontoon Cruises will be running throughout the holiday, with cruises on certain dates operating from our Private Marina near downtown. These instances will be communicated to you ahead of time. Check out our booking calendar for pricing, availability, and easy booking!
