Skating was a big part of my childhood. No, I didn’t make it to the Olympic trials or anything like that. But as a child, I spent most Saturdays at our local rink playing the number game and the Hokey Pokey.
As a teen, I spent many weekend evenings there, sporting my pink silk jacket (anybody else?) and hoping someone would invite me to the couples skate. Sure, the world has changed a lot since those days but kids are kids.
Trust me. Skating is a great way to get kids (of almost any age) active and away from their phones, laptops, tablets, etc for a few hours.
Moms and dads can join in the fun too. I know you’ve still got those moves you perfected in the 80’s and 90’s. So lace up those skates and hit the rink with your kids. Or get a babysitter and plan a retro date night!
Whether you prefer ice skating or roller skating, you can find plenty of places to do both in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
There is even a program that you can register to get free roller skating sessions!
Roller Skating
Skate Center Rivergate
119 Gleaves St Madison, TN 37115 (615) 868-3692
Family and open skate times offered throughout the week. Schedule at this link.
Admission $5 – $12 depending on session. Skate rental $3
Brentwood Skate Center
402 Wilson Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 373-1827
Family and open skate times on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Hours at this link.
Admission $6-$10 depending on session. Skate rental is $3
Skate Center Smyrna
1505 Plaza Dr Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 459-7655
Family and open skate times Thursday – Sunday. Hours at this link.
Admission is $6 – $10 depending on session, Skate rental is $3
Skate Center West
849 W. College St Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 895-1403
Family and open skate times Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Hours at this link.
Admission is $5 – $9 depending on session. Skate rental is $3 for regular skates and $4 for speed or inline skates.
Skate Center West participates in the Kids Skate Free program. Details at this link.
Hendersonville Strike & Spare/Circus World
90 Volunteer Dr Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 824-5685
Roller skating is available in Circus World during any open hours.
Sunday 11AM – 10PM Monday – Thursday 10AM – 10PM Friday & Saturday 10AM – 1AM
Admission is $3.95 on weekdays and $5.25 on weekends. Skate rental is $2. Skating is also included with the daily wristband promotion that includes unlimited activities. Wristband price varies depending on date/time.
Adventure Alley – Hendersonville
460 W. Main St Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 590-4386
Roller Skating is available during open Fun Center hours.
Monday – Thursday 11AM – 10PM Friday 11AM – Midnight Saturday 10AM – Midnight Sunday Noon – 10PM
Admission is $7 Skate rental is $3 and skate trainers are $2 Skating is also included with the daily wristband promotion that includes unlimited activities. Wristband price varies depending on date/time.
Ice Skating
Centennial Sportsplex
222 25th Ave N Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 862-8480
2 full size ice rinks for year round indoor ice skating.
Public skating schedules can be found at this link.
Admission – $7 ages 13 & up $6 ages 5 – 12, ages 4 and under are free Skate rental is $2
Ford Ice Center – Antioch
5264 Hickory Hollow Pl, Antioch, TN 37013 (615) 742-4399
Daily public skate sessions available year round. Rinks are indoors.
Full schedule for public skating times can be found at this link. (Look for the blue blocks marked ‘Public Session’)
Admission Adults $7.50, Youth (age 3-10) $6.50 Skate rental is $3
Ford Ice Center is also home to the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy. Information on classes at this link for the Antioch location.
Ford Ice Center – Bellevue
7638B Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221, 615-744-6640
Full schedule for public skating times can be found at this link. (Look for the blue blocks marked ‘Public Session’)
Admission Adults $7.50, Youth (age 3-10) $6.50 Skate rental is $3
Ford Ice Center is also home to the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy. Information on classes at this link for the Bellevue location.
*All times/prices and schedules listed here are subject to change. Check with your desired location to confirm.
Rachel is a Middle Tennessee native, born and raised in the Nashville area and having lived in Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, and Mount Juliet. She is mom to 3, step mom to 4 and Grandma to one (so far!)
