Shutes Branch Near Old Hickory, TN

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About Shutes Branch

Shutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as sailing.

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Location & Directions for Shutes Branch

, Old Hickory, TN 37138 United States

Elevation: 141 ft

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Getting There

From downtown Nashville get on I-40 E/I-65 S for .9 mi. Follow I-40 E for 12.2 mi and then take exit 221A from I-40 E. Take Andrew Jackson Pkwy which turns into Saundersville Rd for 6.5 mi. Shutes Branch Recreation Area will be located on the righ...

Nearest town

Old Hickory, TN - 6.8 mi

About 12 min to downtown

Highway access

Shutes Branch is accessible via I-40 E, approximately 12.2 miles from downtown Nashville, with exit 221A leading to Andrew Jackson Parkway which becomes Saundersville Road.

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