Donelson, Nashville

Name: Donelson
Address: Nashville, United States

#225 among attractions in Nashville

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Donelson is a neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee about 6 mi east of downtown Nashville along U.S. Route 70. It is named in honor of John Donelson, co-founder of Nashville and father-in-law of Andrew Jackson, Nashvillian and seventh President of the United States. It is now incorporated as part of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. ()

Coordinates: 36°10'0"N, 86°39'60"W

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Donelson - Hermitage - Old Hickory (Bluefields)Nashville United States

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Donelson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wave Country, Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills, General Jackson Showboat.

1.8 miNW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Wave Country, Nashville
47 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...
3.1 miNW
Home of famed, long-running radio show
Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
80 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...
2.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Opry Mills, Nashville
75 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.
3 miNW
Ship
General Jackson Showboat, Nashville
77 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.
5.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville
150 min walk • Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is a motorsport racetrack located at the Nashville Fairgrounds near downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The track is the second-oldest continually operating track in the United States. The track held NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup races from 1958 to 1984.
3.6 miW
Park, Lake
Shelby Park, Nashville
92 min walk • Shelby Park is a large urban park located approximately three miles east of downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. The park includes playgrounds, a dog park, baseball fields, two golf courses, and a community center.
3.7 miN
36°13'9"N • 86°40'49"W
Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Nashville
95 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities, Night club
2.8 miE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Percy Priest Lake, Nashville
72 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.
3.5 miSW
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, Nashville
90 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is situated at 1428 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. When opened in 1888, it was only the second cemetery in Nashville for African Americans.
3.3 miW
36°9'58"N • 86°43'30"W
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, Nashville
83 min walk • Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
3.9 miNW
36°13'4"N • 86°41'52"W
Cooter's Place in Nashville, Nashville
101 min walk • Museum, Entertainment