Nashville is a fitness-forward city — locals take their workouts seriously, and the city's gym and wellness infrastructure has grown to match. Whether you want to keep your routine going on a trip or finally try something new, here's your guide to fitness and wellness in Nashville.
Best Gyms and Fitness Centers in Nashville
Lifetime Fitness has locations in Nashville and Brentwood offering full-service gyms with pools, classes, and day passes for visitors. YMCA Nashville has multiple locations open to day visitors with a broad range of facilities. Many Nashville hotels — Thompson Nashville, The Joseph, Gaylord Opryland — have well-equipped fitness centers included with your stay. For a premium boutique fitness experience, OrangeTheory, Barry's, and F45 Training all have Nashville locations with drop-in class options.
Best Yoga and Pilates Studios in Nashville
Citizen Yoga in East Nashville and Hillsboro Village is one of the city's most beloved yoga communities — great teachers, welcoming vibe, drop-in friendly. CorePower Yoga has two Nashville locations with heated and non-heated classes. Club Pilates has multiple Nashville-area studios for reformer Pilates. Pure Barre in multiple locations is a Nashville fitness institution. Many studios offer single-class drop-ins for visitors at $20–35.
Outdoor Fitness Spots in Nashville
Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a 5+ mile trail along the Cumberland River through East Nashville — ideal for a morning run with views of downtown. Edwin Warner Park in the Green Hills area has extensive trail networks for running and hiking. Centennial Park's perimeter is a popular 1-mile walking and jogging loop. The pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland is a favorite for early morning runs with the Nashville skyline in the background. Percy Priest Lake trails offer more remote options for longer runs.
Best Spas in Nashville
The Spa at the Hermitage Hotel is Nashville's most prestigious hotel spa — full menu of treatments in a historic and elegant setting. The Woodhouse Day Spa in Nashville is an excellent upscale day spa option with strong reviews across all service categories. Woodhouse in Brentwood is another well-regarded option slightly outside downtown. Many visitors add a spa day to their Nashville trip — particularly popular for bachelorette parties and girls trips.
Fuel Your Nashville Workouts With a Pre-Stocked Fridge
Whether you're doing a morning run on the greenway or heading to a yoga class before hitting Broadway, what you have in your fridge matters. Music City Weekend Co. delivers healthy breakfast items, protein snacks, fresh fruit, and whatever fueling supplies your group needs to your Nashville Airbnb or hotel before you arrive. Shop the full catalog at musiccityweekend.co/shop, or learn more about Nashville grocery delivery and fridge stocking.
Nashville Fitness & Wellness FAQs
Q: Can I find a gym or yoga class in Nashville as a visitor? A: Yes — most boutique studios and chains offer drop-in class options. Many Nashville hotels also have solid fitness centers included with your stay. Q: What is the best outdoor running route in Nashville? A: Shelby Bottoms Greenway for a river trail run, or the pedestrian bridge and riverfront for a downtown run with skyline views. Q: Are there spas in Nashville for a bachelorette party or girls trip? A: Yes — multiple full-service day spas and hotel spas accommodate group bookings.