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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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August 8, 2022

Calming Your Mind with Happy Go Yogi

  Nashville Paddle Co is thrilled to partner up for an extremely unique event. Vickie Martin of Happy Go Yogi, will be joining us on the water to lead an hour of Kundalini SUP Yoga and Meditation — nothing too unusual for us yet — and then after, she’ll move to a quiet place…

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July 29, 2021

Top 5 Self Care Tips from KrankFIT

  We love when we can bring 2 worlds together and that’s exactly what’s happened with our next collab.  Nashville Paddle Co. instructor, Megan Aumann, introduced us to her friends, Jenn & Meghan, at KrankFIT Cycle & Strength, a HIIT-based fitness studio located in the Green Hills area of Nashville. We invited them out to…

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July 14, 2021

DIY Pet Portrait Tips from Painted Paw Studio

  Sarah Shearer, owner of Painted Paw Studio, is an avid paddler and long-time friend of Nashville Paddle Co.  We are excited to collaborate with her on an upcoming event that brings together 3 of her loves:  paddling, painting and pets!  Paint & Paddle will start with a 15 min SUP or Kayak Land Lesson, followed…

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June 4, 2021

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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May 20, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day – Paddling While Pregnant

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing one of our favorite posts from 2017 with a little 2021 update at the end…   When Nashville Paddle Co. SUP instructor and Hala Gear Ambassador Jacky Dustin Good posted some awesome pregnancy photos from Jennie Pyfferoen (Photography), both Jacky and the photographer got some push-back…”Is that safe?”…

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May 9, 2021

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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May 3, 2021

Happy Earth Day

  It’s Earth Day – a day to support our environment (something we should be doing EVERY day). The main star of Nashville Paddle Co. is, without doubt, the 360* of nature that surrounds us. We try our best to respect the environment and teach others how to do the same.  Here are a couple…

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April 22, 2021

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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April 29, 2020

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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April 5, 2020

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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April 27, 2019

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 [email protected] with any questions.

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March 15, 2019