Dog-Friendly in Nashville, TN

Important Information for Traveling with your Dog(s) to Nashville, TN

Nashville is considered an incredibly dog friendly city. In addition to our many dog-friendly parks, there are a variety of shops, restaurants and activities that welcome your fur babies. There are, however some things to be aware of when traveling to Nashville with Fido. 

Leash Law: 

There is a leash law in Davidson County which states that your dog must be on a leash when not fenced in on the property or at a leash free dog park. The exception to this is if your dog is engaged in legal hunting or herding. View the full laws here

Emergency Vet Information: 

While we certainly hope you do not need it but in the event that you do, we suggest: 

  • Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency on Sidco Drive in Nashville. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and have the ability to do everything for even specialized cases. This is about a 5-10 minute drive from our studio, Lonestar and about a 15-20 minute drive from The Country Cottage or the Little House. In potential life threatening situations, this is where we would recommend and be sure to call ahead. 
  •  Blue Pearl Pet Hospital on 12th Avenue South in Nashville. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is about a 5-10 minute drive from our studio, Lonestar and about a 15-20 minute drive from The Country Cottage or the Little House. This is where we recommend for minor emergencies. 

Our Dog-Friendly Favorites

🍴Places to Eat & Drink: 

  • 51st (Fifty First) Kitchen & Bar
  • Edley’s Bar-B-Que
  • Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
  • Fido
  • Frothy Monkey
  • Hops & Crafts
  • M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers – Sylvan Park
  • Pins Mechanical Co
  • Superica
  • Tennessee Brew Works
  • The Southern Steak & Oyster
  • Urban Grub
  • Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen

🐶Dog Parks: 

  • Centennial Dog Park
  • Fair Park Dog Park
  • Percy Warner Park
  • Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

🛍️Places to Shop: 

  • Baxter Bailey & Company
  • Nashville Holistic Pet
  • Pet Wants Nashville South

🛏️Place to Stay: 

🐾Additional Resources:

    • Bring Fido is also a great resource for an extensive list, these are just our top picks.