Top Tennis and Pickleball Courts in Nashville

This roundup compares public facilities, private clubs, and campus venues you can use by membership or drop-in reservation. It highlights surface types, indoor vs. outdoor access, typical amenities, and how to book time. If you prioritize indoor play, organized programming, or a mix of tennis and pickleball, you will find clear options below. You will also see where pickleball is lined or hosted in gyms operated by Metro Parks.

Centennial Sportsplex is Metro Parks’ flagship racquets hub, a short walk from Centennial Park and Vanderbilt. The complex offers lessons, clinics, league pathways, and contract time, and it is surrounded by restaurants and hotels for convenient pre- or post-play plans. Reservations and programming are handled by the Sportsplex team.

If you need year-round play, the facility has an indoor winter contract season that assigns weekly court blocks. Metro also offers extensive pickleball programming on-site, including indoor options. Call the Sportsplex to reserve courts or confirm seasonal details before you go.

Hadley Park is a full-service public center with nine outdoor hard courts, four indoor courts, permanent youth lines on every court, and a practice wall. It hosts clinics, lessons, league play, and tournaments, making it one of the city's most complete public tennis facilities. Court reservations are handled directly by the center.

Coaching is available (private lessons start at posted rates), and the center publishes activity schedules and hours. Hadley Park is a practical solution with predictable access and structured programming if you want indoor play without a private club membership.

Shelby Park’s community center and adjacent outdoor area include tennis courts and a gym supporting pickleball programming. Outdoor courts are lighted, and the community center is the contact point for facility updates and activities.

Shelby also has lined pickleball courts, with Metro listing eight outdoor courts. This is helpful if you split time between both sports and want a single stop on the east side for casual play and meetups.

Richland Park provides a cluster of public, lighted courts just off Charlotte Avenue. Players cite the evening lighting as a key benefit and the easy access to nearby cafés for post-match meetups. It’s a strong west-side choice if you want predictable public access and after-work play.

Richland is also a primary pickleball site for Metro, listing eight outdoor lined courts, with additional indoor pickleball hosted nearby at McCabe Regional Center. Check Metro’s pickleball page for current gym hours and reservation details.

Sevier Park offers two public courts inside a walkable neighborhood setting. Courts are not lighted, so plan for daytime sessions and bring your own hydration and gear. The park’s central location makes it a straightforward option for a quick hit without crossing town.

If you plan to rotate between parks across a week, pair Sevier for daytime play with an evening slot at a lighted site such as Richland or a booking at Centennial/Hadley. Rotating parks this way helps you keep a consistent schedule across busy workdays.

Hillwood runs one of the region’s most extensive private racquet programs. Facilities include a new racquets center at the Hillwood campus with seven clay courts, one hard court, and four pickleball courts; a second Whitworth campus adds four indoor and eight outdoor courts across clay and hard surfaces, plus a full pro shop.

This footprint suits players who want coaching depth, league ladders, and multi-surface practice. If you align with private-club membership, Hillwood’s two-campus setup and pickleball integration make scheduling straightforward even during peak seasons.

Belle Meade maintains a formal tennis program with dress and footwear standards and a dedicated racquets staff. While court counts are not published on the guest page, members can expect a traditional country-club environment with structured programming and attire policies that keep play consistent across the facility.

Belle Meade fits that brief if you value a classic club setting with clear guidelines and curated events. Contact the club directly for membership information and guest policies before planning match play with friends or visiting players.

Vanderbilt operates the Lummis Family Tennis Center for students, faculty, staff, and medical center employees. Membership is required, and varsity schedules take priority, so availability can be limited during college season. The university posts policies and seasonal notes online; check before heading out.

The Vanderbilt system is convenient if you hold a campus affiliation and want to anchor play near Midtown. The nearby Sportsplex provides a reliable backup for both tennis and pickleball for weekends or evenings when campus courts are booked.

Sequoia added a three-court indoor tennis facility in 2022, expanding year-round capacity for members. The project followed a member vote and formal approvals and complements the club’s outdoor programming. If you live in the Forest Hills area and want local indoor access without crossing the core, this is a practical membership to consider.

Indoor courts enable predictable winter training blocks for doubles teams and junior players. To maintain consistency with surface changes, pair indoor sessions here with outdoor match play at nearby parks in spring and fall.

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