J. Percy Priest: Nashville’s Lake

We’re sailing over to Nashville’s waterfront. Percy Priest is a local’s lake — and the experiences there are as diverse as the growing communities surrounding it. We’re sharing stories about the land, the water and the wildlife. And we’re opening the phone lines to hear your stories! (Extra credit if you call in while on the water.)

Situated between Nashville International Airport, Mt. Juliet and Smyrna, Percy Priest is a man-made reservoir dotted with nearly 40 islands. Rarely a tourist destination, and lacking a well-funded “friends” group, it’s still loved by many. Join us for the short trip to the shores of this lake today! 

This episode was produced by Katherine Ruppelt.

GUESTS:

• Sean Wlodarczyk, Nashville Rowing Club president
• Gretchen Abernathy, camper
• Derhat Mohammed, angler

FURTHER READING & BROWSING:

• Nashville Rowing Club
• Percy Priest Yacht Club
• The Tennessean | How one man caught 76.5-pound buffalo fish at Percy Priest Lake in Nashville
• WPLN | This Tennessee camp creates space for grief — and joy — for children who have lost a loved one