J. Percy Priest Dam, Nashville

Name: J. Percy Priest Dam
Address: 3737 Bell Rd, Nashville, 37214, United States
Telephone: (615) 889-1975

#99 among attractions in Nashville

Dam, Lake, Park, Trail

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

J. Percy Priest Dam is a dam in north central Tennessee at river mile 6.8 of the Stones River, a tributary of the Cumberland. It is located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville. The reservoir behind the dam is Percy Priest Lake. It is one of four major flood control reservoirs for the Cumberland; the others being Wolf Creek Dam, Dale Hollow Dam, and Center Hill Dam. ()

Elevation: 466 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°9'24"N, 86°37'5"W

Address

3737 Bell RdNashville 37214 United States

Contact

(615) 889-1975

Social media

Add

Nashville

Day trips

J. Percy Priest Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wave Country, Grand Ole Opry, The Hermitage, Opry Mills.

4.4 miNW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Wave Country, Nashville
114 min walk • Wave Country, a vibrant oasis in the heart of Nashville, United States, offers a refreshing escape from the bustling city life. This aquatic playground is part of the Metro Nashville Skatepark, a popular recreational facility that caters to both the young and the young...
5.4 miNW
Home of famed, long-running radio show
Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
138 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Grand Ole Opry stands as an emblem of country music and American entertainment. Known as the "home of American music," this live music venue has hosted some of the most iconic names in the industry since its inception...
4 miN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
The Hermitage, Nashville
103 min walk • The Hermitage, nestled in the bustling city of Nashville, Tennessee, is a revered museum and historical landmark that pays homage to the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. As a well-preserved antebellum plantation, The...
5.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Opry Mills, Nashville
134 min walk • Opry Mills is a super-regional shopping mall in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The mall was owned by the Mills Corporation and Ryman Hospitality Properties until 2007, when the Mills Corporation was acquired by Simon Property Group.
5.4 miNW
Ship
General Jackson Showboat, Nashville
138 min walk • General Jackson is a riverboat—more specifically, a showboat—based on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. General Jackson was named after another riverboat of the same name that was built in 1817; that boat was in turn named for Andrew Jackson.
4 miN
Botanical garden
Hermitage Arboretum, Nashville
102 min walk • The Hermitage Arboretum is an arboretum located on the grounds of The Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's antebellum cotton plantation outside Nashville, Tennessee in the Hermitage neighborhood.
5.5 miNW
36°13'9"N • 86°40'49"W
Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Nashville
142 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities, Night club
~150 ftE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Percy Priest Lake, Nashville
1 min walk • J. Percy Priest Lake is a reservoir in north central part of Tennessee. It is formed by J. Percy Priest Dam, located between miles six and seven of the Stones River. The dam is located about 10 miles east of downtown Nashville and impounds a lake 42 mi long. The lake and dam are named for Congressman Percy Priest.
2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Clover Bottom Mansion, Nashville
51 min walk • The Clover Bottom Mansion is a historic mansion located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is the home of the Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office.
3.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Tulip Grove, Nashville
100 min walk • Tulip Grove is an antebellum house built in 1836 for Andrew Jackson Donelson, who was the nephew of Andrew Jackson. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
6.1 miNW
36°13'3"N • 86°41'53"W
Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store, Nashville
156 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping centre