Senior Trips
Each month, we offer day trips to places all throughout Middle Tennessee (and possibly beyond!). Trips are based out of the Enrichment Center (Franklin) and Longview Recreation Center (Spring Hill). 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.
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.
February 13 (Connor's Steak & Seafood): 13078
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 at 11am. Return times will vary. The cost of the hiking outing is $3 for transportation.
February 27: Long Hunter State Park 13176
March 13: Percy Warner Park 13961
March 27: Cheeks Bend Bluff 13962
April 24: Cedars of Lebanon 13963
May 22: Beaman Park 13964
Extreme Escape Game
Join us on this fun and challenging trip right here in Franklin, TN! Be entertained and mesmerized as we work as a group to solve puzzles to finish the Escape game. Our theme is "The Grand Illusion" and it is sure to please! Come share the fun, laughter, and help us ESCAPE! Afterwards, lunch will be Dutch treat at Old Chicago Pizza.
Trip Date: February 15
Cost: $54 (Lunch is Dutch treat)
Time: Depart at 10am, Return time will vary
Online Registration Code: 13189 (Registration begins 11/1)
Henry Horton Outdoor Adventure Day
Join us for a day of adventure at Henry Horton State Park! We will spend the day doing a variety of outdoor activities such as guided hikes, wildlife encounters, hayless hayrides and more! We will eat lunc dutch treat at The Governors Table restaurant located at the park.
Trip Date: April 10
Cost: $10 (Lunch is dutch treat)
Time: Depart at 9:00am, Return TBD
Online Registration Code: 13976
Golf Day at Shelby Golf Course
Come celebrate National Golf Day with us at Shelby Golf Course! We will play 9-holes of golf at the beautiful course located in Nashville. We will eat lunch afterwards at a local restaurant.
Trip Date: April 25
Cost:$33 (Includes everything but balls)
Time: Depart 9:00am, Return TBD
Online Registration Code: 13971
Natchez Trace Trail Riding
Join us for a fun 2 hour trail riding experience you don't want to miss! THis trail ride is at Natchez Trace Stables in Primm Springs, TN. Natchez Trace wants you to know that many of their customers have little to no experience riding horses. Their horses have been raised and trained on their farm.
Trip Date: May 29
Cost: $57
Time: Depart 10:00am, Return TBD
Online Registration Code: 13837
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.
Art Galleries at Fisk University and Monell's
The Carl Van Vechten Gallery housed in a late 19th century building was established in 1949. It shows changing exhibitions, temporary installations and permanent pieces from Fisk's collection. The Aaron Douglas Gallery located in the old campus library offers works from faculty, students and leading contemporary artist. Afterwards, we will feast on plates of southern classics and comfort foods at Monell's. In its original location in the Germantown area of Nashville, this 1905 Victorian style home is the perfect setting for serving meals family style.
Trip Date: February 20
Cost: $38 (All inclusive, including lunch!)
Time: Enrichment Center (Franklin): Depart at 9am, Return at 2pm
Longview (Spring Hill): Depart at 8:40am, Return at 2:30pm
Online Registration Code: 13320 (Registration begins 1/7)
Historic Traveler's Rest
Historic Traveler's Rest is the oldest house museum open to the public in Nashville. From approximately 1400-1475 the land site was a Native American village. John Overton aquired the property in 1796. It served as the headquarters for both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War, and most of the Battle of Nashville took place here. The property remained in the Overton family until 1946. Lunch is included in the price of the trip, and will be provided by Frothy Monkey.
Trip Date: March 26
Cost: $45 (All inclusive, including lunch!)
Time: Enrichment Center (Franklin): Depart at 9:30am, Return at 2:00pm
Longview (Spring Hill): Depart at 9:00am, Return at 2:30pm
Online Registration Code: 13991
Storytellers Museum & Hideaway Farm
Join us as we visit Storytellers Museum and Hideaway Farm. The property and farmhouse was owned by Johnny Cash for over 30 years. At the museum, we will get to browse historic memorabilia from Johnny Cash, Minnie Pearl and others, as well as a car collection, including Johnny's one of a kind "One Piece at a Time" car. Then, we will be treated with a live country music performance before wandering through the farmhouse that Johnny Cash once called "the center of my universe". After our tour, we will stop for lunch at Jefferson's in nearby Fairview, TN.
Trip Date: April 30
Cost: $30 (Lunch is Dutch Treat)
Time: Enrichment Center (Franklin) Depart 9:45, Return 2:00
Longview (Spring Hill) Depart 9:15, Return 2:30
Online Registration Code: 13977 (Registration begins 3/25)
Tennessee Safari Zoo
The Tennessee Safari Park is located on a century farm owned by the Conley Family since 1858, called Hillcrest. Today you can drive through 5.5 miles of roads taking you amongst animals from around the world and stroll through the 20 acre zoo area to encounter primates, exotic birds, tapirs, foxes, cranes, and much more! After our bus tour and stroll through the zoo, we'll stop at a local favorite "TN-Q" for lunch.
Trip Date: May 30
Cost: $32 (Lunch is Dutch Treat)
Time: Enrichment Center (Franklin) Depart 8:30, Return 4:30
Longview (Spring Hill) Depart 8:00am, Return 5:00
Online Registration Code: 13970 (Registration begins 5/1)
LONGVIEW DAY TRIPS
The trips below are based out of the Longview Recreation Center (Spring Hill) only. Registration is REQUIRED for all 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
March (Carter's at Union Station): 13966
April (Little Fib at Renaissance Hotel): 13967
May (Capital Grille at Hermitage Hotel: 13968
Salsa & Spirits Tour
We are back on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail! This time our distillery adventures will be combined with lunch at different well-liked taco shops in the area! Each distillery tour includes a tasting.
Nashville Craft & Mojo Taco
Nashville Craft opened in 2016 with a focus on local and regional ingredients. Former DNA lab director Bruce Boeko has put his science background to work in a new setting. Mojo Taco, located in The Factory in Franklin is a fresh innovative taco shop with a Tennessee twist.
Trip Date: February 26
Cost: $18
Time: 10:15am-2:45pm
Online Registration Code: 13329 (Registration begins 1/7)
Arrington Vineyards
A gorgeous hillside winery located in Arrington, TN. We will tour the production facility, view the grounds and taste 5 different wines. Lunch TBA.
Trip Date: March 19
Cost: $38
Time: 11:00am-3:30pm
Online Registration Code: 13979 (Registration begins 2/11)
Big Creek Winery
Located in the Wales community of Giles County, TN, Big Creek is known not only for grapes, but fruit wines as well. We will enjoy a tour and tasting. We will have lunch at Hickory House, Pulaski, TN.
Trip Date: April 16
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00-3:30
Online Registration Code: 13980 (Registration begins 3/11)
Amber Falls Winery
Hidden in the rolling hills of Hampshire, TN, Amber Falls produces some of the regions best premier wines. We will have lunch at the Mt. Pleasant Grille
Trip Date: May 9
Cost: $25
Time: 10:00-3:30
Online Registration Code: 13982 (Registration begins 4/1)
