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Nashville Father's Day Fun

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Have any great Father's Day ideas yet? We're sure that you might have a least one lingering around, but if you need more, we've found some of the best places to go with dad this Father's day and also a few nifty ideas as to what to buy your Nashville Dad too.

Cruisin' Civil War Sites

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Middle Tennessee is filled to the brim with tons of, not only, Civil War History but plenty of great Civil War sites that any history buff would love to venture and see anytime of year that range from a visit to Fort Negley to exploring the blood filled history of Stones River.

Die-hard Titan Dads

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If you can't spend the day with dad the next best thing is to make sure that he has a great gift this Father's day and we've come up with some of the top gifts and treasures for the die-hard Tennessee Titans Dad, from flags to barstools and everything one would need to satisfy the most dedicated of the Tennessee Titan Dads.

Eye-Poppin' Car Candy

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Take a trip with dad down to tour some of the most unique cars to be found anywhere at the Lane Motor Museum where all dads can usually enjoy a great Father's Day Special - all Dads get in free.

Friendly Fishing

While most men just can't stand the thought of crossing any shopping mall threshold, we're pretty sure that a trip out to tour you local Bass Pro Shop can be excluded from this list and after buying dad an armful of fishing gear you can take him fishing at his favorite watering hole

Going, Going, Gone to the Ballgame

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Nashville's favorite baseball team; the Nashville Sounds is always a great option for a baseball adventure in the month of June as is the Nashville Sports Council's Annual Music City Hits Softball Tournament.

In the Strike Zone

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Once reserved for only the wealthiest of Nashville society, bowling is now one of the favorite indoor sports around and just about any Dad would appreciate an afternoon of bowling fun in one of Nashville's Local Bowling Alleys.

Prime-Time Car Primping

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We know plenty of Dads who would be totally surprised to have their kids cruise them down and have their car cleaned out, washed & detailed anytime of year. We really like Smith Brothers who have been a mainstay in Nashville for decades.

Seriously Super Stargazing

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Pitch a tent this weekend with your dad at any one of the numerous local camp grounds or take in the celestial wonders at some of the best place to go for Star-gazing in Nashville

Super Satisfying Steaks

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Take your father out to dinner at any one of the Top Steakhouses in Nashville. This dining date with dad is always be a big hit with any carnivorous.

Wander the Waterways

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Save on Gas by taking a cruise with Dad & Captain Jim on the Cumberland River on the Blue Heron. This tour offers a wonderful wandering day for all generations.

Zoom Zoom Zoom out to the Races

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The Nashville area offers several local race tracks that will entertain those dads who like living in the fast lane and all will be burning up the lanes this weekend. Our favorites include Music City Raceway and, of course, the Nashville Superspeedway.



If I've overlooked your local Nashville favorite Father's Day tradition or if you need me to update, add to, or change it, please feel free to contact me anytime!
Thanks,
Jan Duke

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