Father’s Day will be here before we know it! Many of us have been scouring the internet for the perfect gifts for our Mr. Fix-Its and Dad-Joke Champions. But not all great gifts come wrapped in bows or loaded on Home Depot gift cards. Some come in the form of good, old-fashioned quality time.
Middle Tennessee is full of locations that would be perfect for celebrating Dad on Father’s Day. Our team has spent a significant amount of time reviewing the local market, so we know just the places that Dad would love! Here are a few of our recommendations for some of the best places to spend Father’s Day:
Best Public Golf Courses in Middle Tennessee
Maybe Dad is the best golfer the world has never known. Or, maybe he just really loves playing golf and enjoying a day outdoors. Either way, Middle Tennessee has several great golf courses that are worth a visit. From the peaceful fairways of the Franklin Bridge Golf Course to the small-town charm that surrounds the Smyrna Golf Course, our practically pro golfers are sure to enjoy the scenic views while teeing off. We’ve listed a few of our favorite courses below. (And don’t forget that Nashville also has a great Top Golf venue that offers a modern twist to the driving range.)
Country Hills Golf Club (Hendersonville)
Two Rivers Golf Course (Nashville)
Smyrna Golf Course (Smyrna)
Old Fort Golf Course (Murfreesboro)
Franklin Bridge Golf Course (Franklin)
Nashville National Golf Links (Joelton)
Best Fishing Spots in Middle Tennessee
Is fishing Dad’s leisure activity of choice? The beautiful waterways that run through Middle Tennessee provide numerous locations for fishermen to cast their lines. There are plenty of family fishing sites across Middle Tennessee, but these are some of our favorites:
Lone Branch Access Area (Mount Juliet)
Bledsoe Creek State Park (Gallatin)
Long Hunter State Park (Hermitage)
Bowie Nature Park (Fairview)
Williamsport Lakes (Williamsport)
Best Breweries in Middle Tennessee
Would Dad prefer to spend Father’s Day with his family at his side and a cold beer in his hand? Middle Tennessee offers a variety of breweries with unique styles and tastes. And while the city of Nashville has several well-known venues, that isn’t the only place to find breweries with great drinks and enjoyable atmospheres. We recommend trying one or more of these breweries across several cities in Middle Tennessee:
Yazoo Brewing Co. (Madison)
Southern Grist Brewing Company (Nashville)
Tennessee Brew Works (Nashville)
Bearded Iris Brewing (Nashville)
Fat Bottom Brewing Co. (Nashville)
The Black Abbey Brewing Co. (Nashville)
Yee-Haw Brewing Co. (Nashville)
Mayday Brewery (Murfreesboro)
Bad Idea Brewing Co. (Columbia)
Mill Creek Brewing (Nolensville)
Best Distilleries in Middle Tennessee
Are distilleries more Dad’s style? Middle Tennessee has several of those as well! And if it makes no difference to Dad whether he visits a brewery or a distillery, then consider this a list of more fun venues to tour in the Middle Tennessee area:
Ole Smoky Distillery (Nashville)
Tennessee Legend Distillery (Nashville)
Nashville Craft Distillery (Nashville)
Big Machine Distillery & Tavern (Berry Hill)
Leiper's Fork Distillery (Leiper's Fork)
Leatherwood Distillery (Pleasant View)
Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (Tullahoma)
Best Restaurants in Middle Tennessee
Maybe a simple meal with the family is all Dad really wants for Father’s Day. This is one special day he can give the grill a break and let the meal come to him. From Goodlettsville to Springhill, the spread of mouth-watering meals is staggering. But, of course, there are a few that sit at the top of our list as the very best places to take Dad:
The Rudder (Hendersonville)
McNamara's Irish Pub (Nashville)
The Stillery (Nashville)
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse (Nashville)
55 South (Spring Hill and Brentwood)
Miller's Ale House (Franklin)
Big Bad Wolf Smokehouse Grill (Mount Juliet)
We all want our Dads to feel the love on Father’s Day. We are so thankful that we live in such a thriving community that offers quality venues for leisure and/or family time. If you’ve been keeping up with our blogs, then you already know that Middle Tennessee also has some great restaurants, kid-friendly activities, and coffee shops. Check out those blogs and our other resources to find more great ideas for spending quality time with the father figure in your life.
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