{"id":6462,"date":"2015-12-27T08:32:20","date_gmt":"2015-12-27T14:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=6462"},"modified":"2020-10-02T13:56:58","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T18:56:58","slug":"pet-friendly-senior-living-in-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2015\/12\/pet-friendly-senior-living-in-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet-Friendly Senior Living in Nashville"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pet-Friendly Senior Living in Nashville\"Pet-Friendly<\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n

Nashville is known around the world for its music scene and history; what\u2019s less widely known is that Music City is also considered one of the best places to <\/span>retire<\/span> and one of the country\u2019s friendliest cities for pets. From riverside trails and popular dog parks to feline boutiques and dozens of dog-friendly restaurants, Nashville extends Southern hospitality to pets and people.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cat\u2019s meow in Nashville<\/h2>\n

When you consider that Nashville is home to the world\u2019s most famous cat lady (pop singer Taylor Swift, whose felines have their own social media following), it\u2019s no surprise that the town also has an active community of cat lovers. Music City Cat Club<\/strong> holds a spring <\/span>show<\/span> each year, while the Nashville Cat Club<\/strong>\u2019s <\/span>show<\/span> in October is part of the city\u2019s Oktoberfest celebrations. Both shows welcome household pet entries and offer a great way to meet fellow cat aficionados. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can also find feline fanatics at The Cat Shoppe and Dog Store<\/strong> in Nashville\u2019s Berry Hill neighborhood. This <\/span>boutique<\/span> sells food, treats, pet gear, and toys. It also has a small, ever-changing troop of free-roaming indoor cats and kittens from local shelters that are available for adoption and in-store snuggles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every day\u2019s a dog day in Music City<\/h2>\n

Nashville welcomes on-leash dogs in all city parks, and the city is even experimenting with early-morning off-leash times in some parks that aren\u2019t already off-leash areas. There are 5 <\/span>parks<\/span> specifically for canine free-roaming:<\/span><\/p>\n

– Centennial Dog Park<\/strong> sits atop a hill in Centennial Park, giving dogs a total of 3 acres of play space. Park use requires a membership and a $50 annual fee for one dog, $75 for 2 dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Shelby Dog Park<\/strong> is another big park that\u2019s popular with the locals, who especially recommend it for large dogs (and small dogs who prefer to run with the big dogs).<\/span><\/p>\n

– Warner Dog Park<\/strong> is where area dog owners take dogs who need to run off lots of energy. Best described as a flat, open field, Warner is short on shade but long on space to wear out energetic dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Two Rivers<\/strong> is perhaps the areas fanciest dog park, complete with an off-leash trail, paved walking paths for people and pets, vast open space and shady wooded areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Pitts Park<\/strong> is another dog park with a fenced trail\u2014one that leads visitors on a s<\/span>hort hike through the woods. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to its pup-friendly parks, Nashville has more than 190 miles of <\/span>greenway<\/span> trails around town, many of which are paved for easy walking with friends and pets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet-friendly places to live in Nashville<\/h2>\n

There are more than 2 dozen independent living and assisted living communities in the greater Nashville area that are open to pets. These include several winners of the 2015 SeniorAdvisor.com Best of Senior\u00a0Living awards, as chosen by resident and family member reviews. Among the award-winning independent living options are Windlands East<\/a><\/strong> and Windlands South<\/a><\/strong>, Maybelle Carter Senior Adult Care<\/a><\/strong>, Provision Living in Hermitage<\/a><\/strong>, Brookdale in Hendersonville<\/a><\/strong>, and Rutland Place<\/a><\/strong> in Mt. Juliet. Assisted living winners that welcome pets include Brighton Gardens<\/a><\/strong> and Wellington Place<\/a><\/strong> in Brentwood, Elmcroft of Hendersonville<\/a><\/strong>, and Mary, Queen of Angels<\/a><\/strong> in Nashville.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Pet-Friendly<\/a><\/p>\n

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With great weather, lots of green space, a thriving music scene, and a pet-friendly attitude, it\u2019s safe to say that Nashville really puts on the dog for seniors and their pets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learn more about\u00a0Nashville Senior Living<\/a>\u00a0here:<\/h2>\n

Nashville Assisted Living<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville Nursing Homes<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville Alzheimer’s Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville 55+ Communities<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville Low-Income Senior Housing<\/a><\/p>\n

Best of Nashville Senior Living<\/a><\/p>\n

How Much Does Nashville Assisted Living Cost?<\/a><\/p>\n

How Much Do Nashville Nursing Homes Cost?<\/a><\/p>\n

Find\u00a0assisted living in Nashville<\/a>\u00a0near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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