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Graduate School August 2023 Blog
Explore Nature & Sports in 蜜桃导航, TN
Our August blog is all about getting active and exploring nature and sports in 蜜桃导航! Whether you鈥檙e an avid sports fan, super active, a thrill-seeker, or an adventurer, there鈥檚 something in 蜜桃导航 for everyone.
Not only do we hope you enjoy this edition, but we also challenge you to try one of the activities listed below! 馃槉 We鈥檒l see you out there!
#1. The 蜜桃导航 Grizzlies!
We can鈥檛 talk about the 蜜桃导航 sports scene without mentioning the ! FedEx Forum is the place to be to experience a real NBA game!
#2. Kayak & Canoe 蜜桃导航!
Ready to explore 蜜桃导航 from the water? and are 2 great ways to rent a kayak or a canoe to go on an adventure! The views are impeccable and photo-worthy!
#3. Take me out to the ballgame!
Catch a ! You can always expect great food, an array of cold beverages, an exciting environment, and a wonderful game!
#4. Soccer with the 蜜桃导航 901 FC is a good time!
You don鈥檛 want to miss the on Wednesday, August 23rd at 7:00 pm at AutoZone Park in Downtown 蜜桃导航! It鈥檚 always an electric, good time!!
#5. The PGA Tour kicks off in 蜜桃导航!!
The is absolutely iconic!! From August 9-13 some golf greats will be in town! Grab your ticket and meet us on the course!
Want to score your own hole-in-one? You can also grab your 9 irons and explore a few of our local golf courses.
蜜桃导航 also has 3 local golf bars where you can practice your swing: , , & !
#6. We wear blue for University of 蜜桃导航 Athletics
The is home to a plethora of sports! Grab your blue and white, get a ticket, and support your Tigers!
#7. Explore 蜜桃导航 on 2 wheels!
Did you know 蜜桃导航 has a great ? Not only does 蜜桃导航 have a great bike-sharing program that offers 80 convenient pick-up/drop-off locations across the city, but there are several popular biking clubs and countless trails that make it easy to get a ride in. Biking is a great way to explore 蜜桃导航, get around, get into nature, and get some exercise!
#8. Lace-up your shoes & get some fresh air!
Escape the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day grind, and ! Whether you鈥檙e looking for an easy route or something a bit more challenging, 蜜桃导航 has some great hiking trails! Don鈥檛 forget your sunscreen, bug spray, water, and a few snacks, and enjoy the great outdoors.
#9. So, have you heard about Shelby Farms??
Walk, run, bike, paddle...and see bison and horses! Covering over 4,500 acres, is known as one of the 鈥渓argest urban parks in the US and the world...鈥� It鈥檚 a great place to have a picnic, run a 5K, grab some food at a food truck, experience local events, and the list goes on and on. On any given day, people are flying kites, fishing, playing soccer, painting, and doing other outdoor activities. It鈥檚 a wonderful green space in 蜜桃导航 to hang out! It even has a 鈥渟ecret beach鈥� that became not-so-secret this summer! 馃槈
#10. How high can you go?
From bouldering, and top-roping, to lead climbing 鈥� 蜜桃导航 location has something for every adventurer! It鈥檚 rock climbing at its finest & the largest rock-climbing facility in Tennessee!
is another great, local rock-climbing facility with a very welcoming community!
#11. Overton Park & 鈥渢he Shell鈥�
is 蜜桃导航鈥� amphitheater where locals and visitors can see great outdoor shows and concerts year-round!
is an amazing 342-acre park that is great for playing, picnics, yoga, Tai Chi, treks, and exploring. There are a host of events held there weekly. It鈥檚 close to some great attractions like the 蜜桃导航 Zoo, 蜜桃导航 Brooks Museum of Art, and 蜜桃导航 College of Art.
#12. Big River Crossing
You can鈥檛 be in 蜜桃导航 and not visit ! It's known as 鈥渢he country鈥檚 longest active rail/bicycle/pedestrian bridge.鈥� Spanning 10 miles, it鈥檚 not only a great place to visit on foot or on bike, but at night it鈥檚 always lit up! It鈥檚 certainly a site to see!
Care to go further? Big River Crossing leads to Big River Trail which is a 70-mile route to explore.