Location
Bells Bend Outdoor Center
4187 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37218
615-862-4187 phone
615-880-2239 fax
Hours of Operation
Bells Bend Outdoor Center is open Tuesday thru Friday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and by appointment. Bells Bend Park is open daylight until dusk seven days a week
Directions to Bells Bend Outdoor Center
From I-40 take exit # 204 and go north on Briley Parkway. Take exit # 24 and turn left onto State Rt. 12. – toward Ashland City. Go over 2 miles and turn left at the stop light onto Old Hickory Blvd. Go 4 miles, the entrance to Bells Bend Park (trailhead) is on your right. Go to the second Park entrance for the Bells Bend Outdoor Center.
Other Information
- Free admission
- Free programs offered year-round
- Pets allowed; must be on 6 foot or shorter leash
- Collecting of plant, fungi, wildlife, or other natural or historic items prohibited without permit from Metro Parks (Contact Nature Center for permit information)
- Motorized vehicles not permitted on Greenway or Old Roadway trails
- Permit camping only
- No alcohol, drugs, or firearms allowed in parks at any time
- No hunting or trapping permitted
Hiking and Trails
Bells Bend Park offers more than 6 miles of hiking trails including 2 trailheads. Maps are available at the outdoor center trailhead and parking areas. Contact the Bells Bend Outdoor Center at 615-862-4187 for more information.