Hey Nashville folks!

[Chucktshoes]

My wife and I are in town for the weekend just to get away from Memphis. Can anyone recommend an outdoor range in the area? There aren't any in the Memphis area other than MSSA and indoor ranges kinda freak her out a little so I thought I would ask y'all for some input. Also any suggestions on other stuff to do wouldn't hurt either. We are staying off of Briley Pkwy. Thanks.

[BigPoppa]

Stones River Hunter Education Center

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - Stones River Hunter Education Center

You could go by the Opryland Hotel and walk thru the gardens and ride the flatboats. It's on Briley Parkway.

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Cock of the Walk has good catfish.......there's Opry Mills mall if your wife is a shopper. Centennial Park and the Parthenon for sight seeing and history type stuff.

The Titans are in town this week, hosting the Colts . I'm sure there's plenty of good seats still available for that one.

Edited October 9, 2009 by BigPoppa

[Guest FiddleDog]

I second stones river.

[TNTitan]

Welcome to Nashville! Stones river or Owl Hollow would be good to shoot at. Regarding other stuff to do in town this weekend:

Germantown Street Festival

Nashville - Nashville

The day's festivities include the Paulaner Bier 5K Run, over 25 performing groups on three stages, a designated area for children and youth-centered...

October 10 : 8 a.m.

Oktoberfest

Germantown

Enjoy authentic German food and beverages, live German music on four stages, arts, crafts and antiques booths, worship services and church tours,...

October 10 : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Biscuits & Bluegrass Fall Festival

Loveless Cafe - 8400 Highway 100 - Nashville

The day features pumpkin decorating and carving, face painting, apple bobbing, a biscuit eating competition, live music, a cash bar for adults and...

October 10 : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Steve Martin

Ryman Auditorium - 116 Fifth Ave. N. - Nashville

October 11 : 7:30 p.m.

Dierks Bentley - Miles and Music for Kids

Riverfront Park - First Avenue and Broadway - Nashville

October 11 : 2 p.m.

Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery

Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery - 3501 Old Nashville Highway - Murfreesboro

Tour the cemetery by lantern light and listen to the stories of the soldiers who are buried there and their families. Reservations are required...

October 10 : 6:15 p.m.

Cosmic Corn Maze

Rippavilla Plantation - 5700 Main St. - Spring Hill

Navigate your way out of the maze plus learn about constellations, nebula, galaxies, star clusters, space travel and century-old farming techniques....

Sundays : 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (ends November 1)

Haunted Tavern Tours

Nashville Ghost Tours - Nashville

A tour guide leads participants through a few of Nashville's most haunted taverns. At each location, enjoy a beverage while learning of the pub's...

Daily 6 p.m. (ends February 28)

Minnie Challenge

Nashville Superspeedway - 4847 McCreary Road - Lebanon

Participants may choose safe-driving, high-performance or superbike instruction with an opportunity for on-track driving time and laps around the...

October 10 : 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 11 : 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nashville Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres

Sommet Center - 501 Broadway - Nashville

October 10 : 7 p.m.

Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans Tickets 10/11

10-11-2009 Sunday

7:20 PM LP Field in Nashville, TN

Edited October 10, 2009 by TNTitan

[Trekbike]

I second "Owl Hollow" down in Franklin. Here's the link.

CHMR

[Chucktshoes]

Everyone, thanks for the info. Nashville is our default duck out spot when we feel the need for a quick minute away from Mempho, but it is always a good idea to get tips from the locals. We already hit Opry Mills Mall, have to every time we come into town, lol. As long as weather permits we will be heading to Stones River, only 15 miles from the hotel.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Ok, then you know to park at the Opry Mills Mall and walk over to the Opryland hotel, to avoid the parking fees.

FYI: On Stones River - Make sure every gun is in a gun case - or you will have to rent them... They prefer you do not carry loaded firearms into the gun range - Safety First. So disarm before going in, even if you have a permit to carry. $5 per person to get in - NO silhouette targets and no picture targets - like Osama or zombies. They will give you free xerox targets and do sell reactive targets. They are more busy on Saturday. I find hitting the range at opening on Sunday (1:30ish) gets you right in.

Since they gave you a few places to visit and activities...

There is a RK gun show at the Williamson County AG Center (think 20 minutes south of downtown on I-65 Exit 61) - but the shows have not been good of late... kinda small.

You could go to downtown - Broadway area - it has some good country and western bars.

If she likes to shop - take her to Franklin TN and go downtown (off Exit 65, I-65 south of Nashville.) Eclectic shops and restaurants.

Speaking of Restaurants, Check out Monell's (family style southern food) near the Germantown area or Demo's for Italian on 3rd downtown.

Or you could go on a Duck Tour, since you like to "duck" into Nashville

Nashville Music City Duck Tours :: Tour Nashville On An Historic WWII Vehicle!

Edited October 10, 2009 by HvyMtl

[Chucktshoes]

Thanks for the suggestion of stones river, everyone there was super helpful and took extra time with my wife and I to help me help her get over her fears and become more at ease with firearms. One of the RSOs (Barb) loaned my wife a set of electronic EPs as the ones we brought weren't quite sufficient to dampen the sound to a comfortable level. There was even a guy a few lanes over who offered to let my wife shoot his Sig 2022 (which she really liked) when he noticed she was having some trouble with my 1911. We had an awesome time and will come back next time we are in town.

[Guest TNcumminsGUY]

isnt memphis one giant outdoor shooting range:whistle: