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Only a short drive from downtown Nashville, 14,000-acre J. Percy Priest Lake was created as a result of the construction of the J. Percy Priest Dam.
The beautiful lake offers a wide range of opportunities for recreation such boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding, wildlife watching, picnicking, swimming, sailing, jet skiing, water skiing, hiking, and more.
There are several marinas that accommodate all kinds of boat, which can also be rented. The best beach is at the Anderson Road Recreation Area, a nice stretch of sand with grills and picnic tables.
There is plenty of shade if it gets too hot. Fishermen come for striped, large mouth, small mouth, white and Cherokee bass, catfish, bluegill, sunfish, and trout.
Address: 3737 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37214, Phone: 615-889-1975
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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