Senior Trips
Each month, we offer day trips and lunch bunch outings to places all throughout Middle Tennessee (and possibly beyond!). Trips are based out of the Enrichment Center (Franklin), Longview Recreation Center (Spring Hill), Fairview Recreation Complex, and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville. Please visit the Senior Policies page for more registration information.
ENRICHMENT CENTER DAY TRIPS
The trips below are based out of the Enrichment Center (Franklin) only. Registration is REQUIRED for all trips.
American Museum of Science and Energy at Oak Ridge
Ever since World War II, Oak Ridge has led the way in scientific research with a strong foundation in energy since its beginnings in Manhattan Project. We'll visit the Amercian Museum of Science and Energy, for exhibits on the area's scientific and historical past. We'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant; Lunch is Dutch Treat. Registration is required.
Trip Date:March 23
Cost: $25
Time: 8:00-5:00
Online Registration Code: 16544
Nashville Murals Tour
Let's go on a scavenger hunt for murals around Nashville! Turning once a plain space into beautiful works of art, artists from all over are being commissioned to put unique, large scale paintings on the side of restaurants, shops, garage doors and even parking garages throughout Nashville. We'll see over 15 murals on our travels; stopping along the way to take photos of course! *There will be some walking involved. Not all murals will be vewable from the bus.* We'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant; Lunch is Dutch treat.
Trip Date: April 17
Cost: $25
Time: 10:30-3:00
Online Registration Code:16545
Hatcher Family Dairy
The Hatcher Family have been dairy farmers since 1831 and have been bottling their own milk since 2007. Join us on a walking tour of their farm including the milk barn, creamery, and more! Afterwards we'll get a sample of milk and have lunch in the Dairy Store. Lunch from the farm store is included.
Trip Date: May 19
Cost: $25
Time:9:30-1:00
Online Registration Code:16546
Lunch Bunch
Let's do lunch! We might try something new, hit some favorites, or find something off the beaten path. The cost of a lunch bunch outing is $3 for transportation. Lunch will always be Dutch Treat. Registration is REQUIRED.
March 27 (Marcy Jo's): 16541
April 24 (Eggstravaganza Cafe`): 16542
May 22 (Junkyard Dog): 16543
Patti's 1800s Settlement & Adsmore Museum
We will tour the Adsmore Museum estate with rooms filled with authentic furnishings from the late 1800s and then be on our way for lunch at Patti's 1800s Settlement (dutch treat). If there is time, we will swing by the Lighthouse on Kentucky Lake for a photo opportunity.
Trip Date: February 18
Cost: $15 + Lunch
Time: 8:30-5:30
Online Registration Code: 15864 (begins 1/31)
SENIOR SPORTS TRIPS
The trips below are based out of the Enrichment Center (Franklin) only. Registration is REQUIRED for all trips.
Hiking Trips
"Take a hike" with us! We will hit some local favorites and find some new places to walk and hike. Participants must be able to walk independently on different types of terrain. Some places we go may have easy and more difficult trails for seniors to choose from or we will stay together as a group. You will need to provide your own snacks and water for these outings. This outing is weather dependent and if we need to cancel the outing we will notify everyone as soon as possible. Meet in the lobby of the Williamson County Enrichment Center, departure and return times vary. The cost of the hiking outing is $3 for transportation.
February 19: Old Stone Fort
March 25: Barfield Crescent Park
April 8: Radnor Lake
May 28: Percy Warner Park
Senior Sports Lunch at Hi-Fi Clyde's
Hi-Fi Clyde's provides a swanky sports bar atmosphere for you to enjoy with plush sofas, tables fashioned from old pinball machines, and an old juke box. The menu is southern and includes house-made soups, salads, sandwiches, and smoked meats. The space features a variety of table sports such as Table Tennis, Foosball, and Shuffleboard. So join us for a senior sports lunch outing right in the heart of Nashville.
Trip Date: February 26
Cost: $3. Food and Entertainment is dutch treat
Time: 10:30
Online Registration Code: 15932
Mammoth Cave Frozen Niagara Tour
Embark on a new adventure with us as we journey to Kentucky to explore the one and only Mammoth Cave! We will enjoy a guided tour of the Frozen NIagara which remains one of the most famous tours at Mammoth Cave. We will eat lunch Dutch Treat at a local quiet historic restaurant called the Mammoth Railway Cafe which serves American/Italian cuisine. All participants must be able to walk up and down stairs, have good mobility on uneven surfaces, and must be able to get around unassisted.
Trip Date: March 18
Cost: $20
Time:8:30-4:30
Online Registration Code: 16528
Zip Lining at Adventure Works
Zip through the lush green forests of Kingson Springs, Tn on a thrilling adventure with a bird's eye view! Zippers sail through the air on steel cables, secured in a safety harness and attatched to a zip pulley system. We will eat lunch (Dutch Treat) at a local restaurant.
Trip Date: April 29
Cost: $55
Time: 8:45-1:45
Online Registration Code: 16529
Horse Back Riding at Juro Riding Stables
Don't miss this fun horse back riding experience! This trail ride is a Juro Riding Stables located in Mr. Juliet, Tennessee! This is a guided one hour trail ride that is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Tennessee. Cost covers transportation, trail ride fee, and picnic style lunch!
Trip Date: May 20, 2020
Cost: $40.00
Time:9:00-1:00
Online Registration Code: 16552
Disc Golf at Liberty Park
Let's get outside and play a little disc golf! Liberty Park is an 84-acre park that offers a 10-hole disc golf course in a natural terrain setting. We will break you up into teamas and let you play the course and compare your scores at the end! This outing welcomes all levels from beginner to expert! Lunch will be Dutch Treat at Granite City Brewery.
Trip Date: May 27, 2020
Cost: $3.00
Time: 9:00-2:00
Online Registration Code: 17076
ENRICHMENT CENTER/LONGVIEW COMBINED DAY TRIPS
Transportation for the trips below are available to/from two locations: Enrichment Center (Franklin) and Longview Recreation Center (Spring Hill). Registration is REQUIRED for all trips.
Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour
Ever wonder how Amazon gets your packages to you so quickly? Come see how the magic happens! Across the globe associates pick, pack and ship millions of orders per year. Tour the nearest fulfillment center in Chattanooga, TN and see first hand how they can deliver to you in as little as two days. Lunch will be Dutch Treat at a local restaurant.
Trip Date: March 31
Cost: $35
Time: EC depart 8:00am, return 2:00pm. LV depart 7:30am, return 4:30pm
Online Registration Code:16600 (Begins 2/24)
Hatch Show Print
Tour the legendary letterpress icon Hatch Show Print. Listen to the presses crank while learning about the history of Hatch. From colorful , classic posters that put the shop on the map to recent works of their favorite entertainers! Our group can handle some of the tools of the trade and smell the ink as they print their own keepsake piece. Lunch will be Dutch Treat at Martin's BBQ.
Trip Date: April 13
Cost: $20
Time: EC depart 10:00am, return 2:00pm. LV depart 9:30am, return 2:30pm
Online Registration Code:16728 (Begins 3/9)
Chihuly at Cheekwood
Celebrate the reopening of the acclaimed Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail and Chihuly's 10th anniversary by joining us on a guided tour of the gardens and view the magnificent large-scale glass installations. Each installation is carefully constructed of individual pieces coming together to make a unique sculpture. Chihuly states "Glass is the most magical of all material. It transmits light in a special way...Color is one of the greatest properties of glass and is more intesne in glass than any other material." A boxed lunch will be provided.
Trip Date: May 14
Cost: $42
Time: EC depart 10:00am, return 2:00pm. LV depart 9:30am, return 2:30pm
Online Registration Code: 16547 (Begins 4/13)
LONGVIEW DAY TRIPS
The trips below are based out of the Longview Recreation Center (Spring Hill) only. Registration is REQUIRED for all trips.
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co.
Join us for a SWEET tour & tasting! Made using only ethically sourced organic cacao, slow roasted and stone ground in small batches. The combo of traditional methods, modern European techniques and classic Southern flavors make Olive & Sinclair the New Old Fashion choclate. Before our tour we will spend some time at the Arcade; built in 1902 as the first enclosed shopping area and modeled after an arcade in Italy; where you can have lunch (Dutch treat)
Trip Date: March 24
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00am-3:00-pm
Online Registration Code: 16573
Sumner Crest Winery/Thomas Drug/112 Antique Mall
Antiquing, good eats and wine tasting! The winery is a treat in itself houseing unique gifts, antiques and a display of classic cars on top of over 20 wines made on site. We will also stop by 112 Antique Mall, one of the biggest in TN. Lunch (Dutch Treat) is a variety of salads, sandwiches, burgers, ice cream and beverages at Thomas Drug's Grille and Fountain that has served the Coss Plains commuinty since the early 1900's
Trip Date: April 7
Cost:$25
Time:8:45am-3:30pm
Online Registration Code: 16574
Old Glory Distillery/Beachaven Winery
Old Glory takes pride in their small batch, handcrafted spirits made by Clarksville natives. Beachaven Vineyards and Winery is the only 3 generation family owned winery in TN and was one of the first licensed wineries in the state. We will have lunch (Dutch Treat) at Miss Lucille's, a southern inspired cafe`.
Trip Date: May 7
Cost: $25
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Online Registration Code: 16575
Lunch Bunch
Let's do lunch! We might try something new, hit some favorites, or find something off the beaten path. The cost of a lunch bunch outing is $3 for transportation. Lunch will always be Dutch
March 6 (The Lost Paddy): 16577
April 3 (Deli 31): 16578
May 1 (Blue Moon): 16581
FAIRVIEW DAY TRIPS
The trips below are based out of the Fairview Recreation Center only. Registration is REQUIRED for all trips.
George Jones Museum
Experience his legacy and see George Jones memorabilia up close and personal in one of Nashville's best museums. We will eat lunch on site at the George Jones Smokehouse. Lunch is dutch treat.
Trip Date: February 24
Cost: $15
Time: Depart 9:30, Return 2:30 (Fairview Senior Lounge)
Online Registration Code: 16885 (1/13 until full)
Johnny Cash Museum
Let's go to the heart of downtown Nashville to celebrate and honor the music career of Johnny Cash. We'll take a three dimensional journey through the life and livlihood of this international icon. After visiting the world's largest and most compreshensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia, we'll get lunch at the Johnny Cash Kitchen and Saloon. Lunch is Dutch Treat.
Trip Date: March 9
Cost: $24
Time: 9:00-2:00
Online Registration Code: 16525
The Tennessee State Museum
We will visit the Tn State Museum which opened in 2018, and holds 317,000 feet of exhibit/gallery space. Exhibits include significant photographs produced by Tennesseans. We will stop for lunch (Dutch Treat) at Teds Montana Grill.
Trip Date: April 15
Cost: $3
Time: 9:00-2:00
Online Registration Code: 17162
The Parthenon
Originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Expo, this replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture. Afterwards, lunch will be Dutch Treat at Rotier's Restaurant.
Trip Date: April 16
Cost: $24
Time: 9:00-2:00
Online Registration Code: 16527
Lane Motor Museum
Don't miss out on our visit to the Lane Motor Museum, which features 150 unique cars and motorcycles and is home to the largest collection of European vehicles in the United States. The vehicles date from the 20s all the way to modern day. This museum truly is one of a kind. After our tour, lunch will be Dutch Treat at Joey's House of Pizza.
Trip Date: May 11
Cost: $12
Time: 9:00-2:00
Online Registration Code:16526
Lunch Bunch
Let's do lunch! We might try something new, hit some favorites, or find something off the beaten path. The cost of a lunch bunch outing is $3 for transportation. Lunch will always be Dutch
March 16 (Tupelo Honey): 16522
April 27 (Square Market Cafe'): 16523
May 18 (Rotiers): 16524
Nolensville Trips
Lunch Bunch
Let's do lunch! We might try something new, hit some favorites, or find something off the beaten path. The cost of a lunch bunch outing is $3 for transportation. Lunch will always be Dutch
February 25 (Luigi's City Pizza): 16087
March 17 (McCreary's Irish Pub): 17040
April 28 (Barbara's Home Cooking): 17042
