Lovingly nestled along Interstate 24 and about forty-five minutes from Nashville is the beautiful town of College Grove. This is an area meant for individuals who dance to the beat of their own drum. This is a destination for foodies, culture seekers, and sports enthusiasts. College Grove preserves this culture and adds to the charm of country living.
One type of entertainment offered by the town of College Grove is the ability to enjoy the pleasures of country life. Explore the steep wooded slopes of College Grove and Harpeth River that runs through the town. Visit Lucky Ladd Farms to wander through the corn maze, shoot potato guns, and play with the animals at the petting zoo. There is also Devlin Farms and local farm stands to visit for fresh produce.
Nestled in this lush landscape you will find new housing developments like The Grove. This is a gated community offering a club lifestyle and a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course. All the new housing being built in College Grove is being designed to preserve the natural wilderness of the region.
This is a town with a strong sense of community and togetherness. The College Grove Community Center is truly a gathering place where residents can take wellness classes, use the gym, or enjoy the tennis courts. This sense of community continues in the work put into saving the old high school and turning it into the College Grove Artsitorium where residents gather for dance recitals, art showings, and theatrical productions. Residents can also rent the Artsitorium for weddings and receptions. Residents, fifty years or older, can join the local FiftyForward in town. The FiftyFoward offers members art instruction, history, genealogy, and writers groups; education events on health and wellness; plus, aerobics classes.
Many residents gather at Lions Club Park or College Grove Elementary in the evenings to watch their children play on the equipment or take in a little league game. Afterwards, they might enjoy tacos from Las Fiesta or grab some sushi from Umi Japanese Restaurant.
If you are looking for something different to do, try visiting Arrington Vineyards, which is owned in part by country singer Kix Brooks, from Brooks & Dunn. Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy while you sample the fine wines available. This beautiful vineyard is the perfect spot to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets that grace this part of the country. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself buying a bottle of blackberry wine to take home.
