Hot summer days call for cool pools. Outside of Metro Parks’ public pools, it can be hard to find a publicly accessible pool (especially with cocktails).
Pools You Can Enjoy This Summer in Nashville
Pinewood Social
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Relax poolside at Pinewood Social, one of Nashville’s most popular food and drink destinations. Their outdoor dipping pools and poolside service can be enjoyed daily (weather permitting), making it a consistent option for your day in the sun. Towels are available for rent, and sunscreen and sunglasses are available for purchase. Showers are onsite for a pre- or post-pool rinse, too. The pool area is restricted to guests 21 or over.
Cambria Hotel: Sunday Funday Pool Party
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The Cambria Hotel hosts Sunday Funday Pool Party every Sunday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Cambria Hotel pool. Visitors and locals are invited to swim and relax while enjoying specialty cocktails, shots, lite bites, and frozen treats by FrutaPOP, the adult popsicle company. There are also pop-up partnerships with local breweries and distillers, curated playlists, contests with prizes, foosball, corn hole, and other entertainment. Admission is free. Limited parking is available for an additional fee. This event is open to everyone of all ages—you do not have to be a hotel guest to attend.
Hotel Preston: SaturYAY Pool Party
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Hotel Preston hosts SaturYAY Pool Partyevery Saturday this summer from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Enjoy the pool, DJ, volleyball, corn hole, table tennis, Giant Checkers, and Giant Jenga. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Admission is free for hotel guests and $10 for non-hotel guests.
SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland
While the new upscale resort water attraction at Gaylord Opryland is primarily restricted to hotel guests only, there is one other way to get access to SoundWaves: Party rooms. If you book a private party room for six or more guests, you can receive a SoundWaves day pass for each guest. Rental rates are $40-$55 per person and also include pizzas, cake, non-alcoholic beverages, and more.
For Hotel Guests Only
If you want to do a little staycation or vacation in Nashville, check out these top five hotels with outdoor pools exclusive to overnight guests.