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June 3, 2026

The Best Amusement Parks Near Nashville

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The Best Amusement Parks Near Nashville

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We all know Dollywood is the best theme park in Tennessee, but do we have any other options? Local rollercoaster enthusiast and friend of the pod Charlie Weingartner joins Marie Cecile Anderson to give us the best destinations for a thrill-seeking day trip or weekend visit to the best amusement parks near Nashville. Plus: What does he really think about Nate Bargatze’s theme park plans?

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