- The list below includes 137 free or cheap things to do in or near Smyrna, Tennessee, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- From Rock Springs Park to Smyrna Recreation Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Smyrna and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Brentwood.
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Franklin's Carter House is part of the Carnton Plantation complex, a series of buildings that played important roles in the Civil War. The Carter House was originally a private residence but it became an important part of the Union defenses during the five-hour Battle of Carter.
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Jct. Columbia Ave and Cleburne St., Franklin, TN 37064
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A piece of history remains at Carter Gin Assault Site Park, the center of the Battle of Franklin in 1864. The memorial is comprised of a cannonball pyramid monument along with historical markers scattered throughout.
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Located within 15 miles of Nashville, Downtown Franklin has a markedly different vibe. This quirky strip features art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, clothiers, antique dealers, jewelry stores, coffee houses and other one-of-a-kind offerings found only in Franklin.
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Fresh air is in plentiful supply at Winstead Hill Park in Franklin, Tennessee. The park features open spaces, trails, shady trees, restrooms and a 61-acre battlefield often used for Civil War reenactments.
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Columbia Pike, Highway 31 South, Franklin, TN
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The Confederate Memorial Park at Winstead Hill serves as a memorial to the Army of Tennessee and the Confederate generals who lost their lives in the battle in 1864. Visitors enjoy the serene views of the Franklin Battlefield area.
21.1 Miles
139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville, TN 37075
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The 18-acre Historic Rock Castle is an ancient castle that details the 18th century life of General Daniel Smith. Tours of the property include sights of the herb garden, wooded nature trail, and the nearby lake.
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1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205
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The 55-acre estate that houses the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Museum serves as one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era Estate in Nashville. There are eleven specialty display gardens and a wide range of paintings, decorative arts, and sculptures at the museum.
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Belle Meade Plantation
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5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
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Built in the 1820's, Belle Meade Plantation later became known as the greatest thoroughbred stud farm in the late 19th century. The mansion is beautifully preserved, and guests can enjoy tours and wine tasting from the on-site vineyard.
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Owned and managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, Lock 3 is a small recreation area and beach on the Cumberland River. The site provides free-of-charge use for its picnic areas, a playground, restrooms and a boat ramp.
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At Creekwood Marina, visitors have direct access to the waters of Old Hickory Lake. Visitors can see a variety of boats at the covered docks, from pontoon boats to houseboats.