Teen Activities in Nashville
21 teen-friendly things to do in Nashville for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Nashville, Tennessee State Museum, The Adventure Park at Nashville. 2 listings are free. 16 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this teen list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 21 indexable picks for this page in Nashville, TN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
4 for infants, 12 for toddlers, 18 for little kids, 21 for big kids.
Weather and access
17 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 9 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 6 stroller-friendly stops. 16 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
2 free picks. 17 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Great Big Game Show Nashville
5 starsGreat Big Game Show Nashville puts families inside a giant live game show, with buzzers, on-screen scores, trivia, and physical challenges that put ki
Tennessee State Museum
4.8 starsChildren can walk across a giant Tennessee map, dress in music costumes, use an earthquake table, run a pretend farmers' market, play with trains, and
The Adventure Park at Nashville
4.8 starsThe Adventure Park at Nashville puts kids into tree-top ropes courses in the woods of Percy Warner Park, one of Nashville's most beautiful green space
Lane Motor Museum
4.8 starsThe collection is full of vehicles that look different from everyday cars, including tiny microcars, amphibious vehicles, prototypes and propeller-pow
Nashville Zoo Giraffe House
4.7 starsThe Nashville Zoo Giraffe House gives kids the ability to hand-feed lettuce directly to giraffes, getting face-to-face with an animal that towers 15-1
EntertainmentGreat Big Game Show Nashville
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16
MuseumsFreeTennessee State Museum
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 12; the Children's Gallery specifically targets ages 3 to 8
Outdoor AdventuresThe Adventure Park at Nashville
Ages: Best for ages 7 to 17
MuseumsPartially FreeLane Motor Museum
Ages: Ages 4 to 15, especially children interested in cars, machines and unusual designs
Zoos & AquariumsNashville Zoo Giraffe House
Ages: All ages (zoo admission required)
MuseumsAndrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Ages: Ages 8 to 15 for the strongest mix of history, exhibits and sustained walking
MuseumsMusicians Hall of Fame & Museum
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 17; hands-on music stations broaden the appeal beyond children who already know music history.
Tours & ExperiencesSOAR Adventure Tower
Ages: Best for ages 7 to 17
Tours & ExperiencesFreeCentennial Park
Ages: All ages
MuseumsJohnny Cash Museum
Ages: Ages 9 to 17, especially children and teens who already know Johnny Cash or enjoy music history
MuseumsCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Ages: Ages 6 to 17, especially children who enjoy music, performers, costumes, or recording technology
MuseumsPartially FreeFrist Art Museum
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 17. Martin ArtQuest welcomes all ages, while older children and teens can also connect with the rotating exhibitions.
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Nashville?
- Nashville has 21 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Nashville, Tennessee State Museum, The Adventure Park at Nashville, Lane Motor Museum, Nashville Zoo Giraffe House.
- Are there free teen activities in Nashville?
- Yes. 2 of the 21 teen-friendly activities in Nashville are completely free, including Tennessee State Museum, Centennial Park.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Nashville?
- 16 indoor or rainy-day activities in Nashville are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Nashville, Tennessee State Museum, Lane Motor Museum.
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