NASHVILLE PARKS + GREENWAYS MAP
Looking for parks, greenways or outdoor locations for a film or photography shoot in Nashville?
Metro Nashville Parks + Recreation manages parks, greenways, trails, natural areas, athletic facilities and other public recreational spaces throughout Nashville and Davidson County.
Metro's online maps are a useful starting point for researching potential outdoor locations before scouting in person.
NASHVILLE PARKS MAP
Metro Parks provides an interactive map for exploring parks and recreational facilities throughout Davidson County.
You can use the map to research locations including:
Neighborhood parks
Large regional parks
Greenways
Trails
Natural areas
Athletic fields
Recreation centers
Lakes + waterways
Picnic areas
Public facilities
NASHVILLE GREENWAYS MAP
Nashville's greenway system includes trails and corridors throughout Davidson County, connecting parks, neighborhoods, waterways and other public spaces.
Greenways can provide a variety of potential looks for production, including:
Wooded trails
Riverfront paths
Pedestrian bridges
Creeks + waterways
Open fields
Urban trails
Natural landscapes
Skyline views
USING PARK + GREENWAY MAPS FOR LOCATION SCOUTING
Online maps are a great way to narrow your search, but always scout a potential park or greenway in person before locking it as a filming location.
Pay attention to:
Vehicle access
Production parking
Distance from parking to the filming area
Equipment access
Restrooms
Power
Public foot traffic
Bike traffic
Trail width
Noise
Sun direction
Seasonal foliage
Nearby roads
Holding areas
Cell service
Accessibility
Park hours
A location that looks perfect on a map may be much harder to service with a production crew.
FILMING IN A METRO NASHVILLE PARK
Commercial film, video and photography in Metro Nashville Parks require permission from Metro Parks + Recreation.
Film and video productions may also require coordination with Metro Nashville's Office of Film + Special Events.
METRO PARKS FILM, VIDEO + PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITS
METRO PARKS FILM + PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT APPLICATION
GREENWAYS ARE ACTIVE PUBLIC SPACES
Nashville greenways generally remain open to the public, so productions should consider how their shoot will interact with pedestrians, runners and cyclists.
If your production requires significant equipment, restricted access or control of an area, discuss the proposed footprint with Metro Parks during the permitting process.
Don't assume a permit automatically gives a production exclusive use of an entire park or greenway.
DRONES IN METRO PARKS
Metro Parks has separate restrictions regarding drone operations.
Do not assume that an FAA-authorized drone flight or a standard film permit automatically gives a production permission to launch or land a drone from park property.
Confirm current drone requirements with Metro Parks before including aerial photography in your production plan.
OFFICIAL RESOURCES
METRO NASHVILLE PARKS + RECREATION
METRO NASHVILLE GREENWAYS + OPEN SPACE
METRO PARKS FILM, VIDEO + PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITS
Maps, park information, access and permit requirements can change. Always confirm current conditions and filming requirements directly with Metro Nashville Parks + Recreation before filming.