Here's the deal: the Titans are the NFL team, the Predators are the NHL team and the Sounds are the minor league baseball team. Those are the basics. But there's also an ultimate Frisbee team, Aussie rules football (the Kangaroos), ABA basketball (the Rhythm) and many more club sports around town.

Titans tickets are expensive and hard to come by, but you can usually pick up a cheap seat at a Predators game for just over $10. The Sounds have an even better deal: tickets range from $6 to $10. You can watch ultimate Frisbee and Aussie football for free.

What Nashville sports team is a must-see?

Definitely the Predators. Most college kids are preoccupied with their school's football and basketball teams, but if you want to venture off campus, you have to check out the Preds. Despite Nashville's warm winter weather, The Predators have turned out to be a great hockey team. Tickets are affordable; Gnash, the mascot, keeps you entertained between periods; and the players always manage to fit in a good fight or two during each game. They even went to the Stanley Cup playoffs last year, but lost to Detroit. Thomas Vokoun, Nashville's beloved goalie, played in the 2004 NHL All-Star game. The fans even have their own cheer for him. So get some tickets, maybe in the obnoxious "Cell Block" section where the spectators shout, "It's all your fault" or "You suck!" when an opposing player makes a mistake. Before you go to your first game, we should warn you about something. Nashville has a dubious cheer—"Fang Fingers"—for a penalty called on an opponent. During your first game, you'll probably refuse to do the Fang Fingers. But one day, when the music from Psycho starts playing, you'll stick your two fingers out like fangs and do the humiliating cheer. It's like an initiation.

Where can I camp?

Tennessee has some beautiful countryside guaranteed to please any nature enthusiast. A short drive from Nashville will take you into mountains so secluded that you'll forget all about that midterm on Monday. For instance, Virgin Falls, a 137-acre natural area in White County, is less than two hours away. The park is named after a waterfall formed by an underground stream that emerges from a cave, then drops over a 110-foot-high cliff before disappearing into another cave. There are many other caves and cliffs in the Virgin Falls area. Spring and fall are ideal times to camp because of the cooler weather and colorful foliage. Bring a tent, some beer, a cute boy or girl and you'll have a great weekend under the stars. If you want to find out more about Virgin Falls, call the Calhoun Woodlands Operations at (423) 336-7205.

After Virgin Falls, try Savage Gulf State Natural Area in the South Cumberland Recreation Area. Savage Gulf is made up of three gorges formed by three rivers and a surrounding plateau. Forty-three miles of trails provide ample hiking and breathtaking views. The main attraction is the great Stone Door, a large crevice you can walk through. During the summer, when many converge, their stench lingers on, thus making the great Stone Door the only natural landmark with body odor. For more information, call the South Cumberland State Recreation Area at (931) 924-2980.

What are the best outdoor stores in Nashville?

Cumberland Transit on West End sells chic North Face jackets to freezing Vandy girls who desperately need the coat to brave the harsh winter walks to astronomy lab. But the store sells a lot of useful gear too. In addition to its comfy fleece jackets, CT has a large selection of bikes, fishing gear, boats, footwear, rock climbing gear and casual clothing. With locations in Belle Meade and Cool Springs, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is another big outdoors name in Nashville. Opry Mills has an enormous Bass Pro Shop, complete with a climbing wall right in front of a window, so the customers can climb while everyone else stares. And of course, there is an REI in Brentwood that provides helpful service and brand-name gear.

Where can I go rock climbing?

Check out Climb Nashville, a local rock climbing organization with huge indoor facilities at Cool Springs and Sylvan Park. If you want to climb outside, try King's Bluff, a limestone area in Clarksville. The area has about 170 routes, 75 percent of which are sport, with heights up to 70 feet. To get into King's Bluff, you'll need to get a key from the Southeastern Climber's Coalition. You can also try Tennessee Wall or Sunset Park in Chattanooga. Sunset Park is one of the premier traditional climbing crags in the Southeast. Tennessee Wall is also good for trad climbing, but there are frequent closures in the spring and fall due to hunting season, so check ahead before making the drive. Be sure to check out the Obed in Wartburg, Tenn. When people mention the Obed, they usually mean the general area made up of Lilly Bluff, Lilly Boulders, The Obed, Y12 and Clear Creek. The cliffs lie just a few hundred yards from the confluence of the Obed River and Clear Creek. The Obed cliffs are great in the fall, winter and spring, but they're too hot in the summer. Dozens of routes never get wet in the rain because of large roofs that cap many of the walls.

The most popular climbing destination around Nashville is Fall Creek Falls, about 2.5 hours away from here. Unfortunately, climbers are only allowed in certain areas and the rocks aren't very good for beginners. Tennessee has tons of places to climb, and people come from all over the country to try them out. We only mentioned a few key places here, so if you want to find out more, check out the book, The Dixie Cragger's Atlas.

Where can I ride my bike?

A very popular mountain biking spot is Hamilton Creek Park (2901 Bell Road) on Percy Priest Lake. It has a short, three-mile trail for novice riders and a challenging, seven-mile trail along the water for experienced riders. Fairview Nature Park (700 Block Fairview Blvd.) has multiple trails maintained by a local mountain biking club. For more information, visit The Bike Pedlar at 2910 West End Ave. If you're not into mountain biking and just want a nice, paved bike path to explore, go to the Greenway in Murfreesboro. This four-mile paved, handicap-accessible trail system borders Stones River and Lytle Creek and allows walking, jogging, bicycling and in-line skating. One spur of the trail leads you to Stones River National Battlefield, a 600-acre national park and cemetery dedicated to those who died in the Civil War battle of Stones River. The Greenway also takes you by Fort Rosecrans, an 1863 Union munitions dump. All of these historic sites make the Greenway the most educational bike ride you'll ever take.

Where can I go hiking or running?

Radnor Lake, in the heart of Nashville (1160 Otter Creek Road), is a favorite hiking, walking and jogging spot in Davidson County. Cars are prohibited right along the lake, making the walking/jogging paths decidedly pedestrian-friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed on the roads but not the trails.

Edwin and Percy Warner Parks, the entrances to which are at the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (50 Vaughn Road), are two other good hiking spots. Virtually unchanged since their 1927 establishment, the two parks provide nature lovers with a thick, woodlands landscape separated by a narrow section of Old Hickory Boulevard. The 2,681-acre parks feature two golf courses, a nature center, a model-airplane flying field and a system of linked trails perfect for hiking or jogging.

Where can I take someone for some serious romance?

Percy Warner Park is great at night. You can drive out there, park and watch the stars. But if you want a romantic hilltop evening in the middle of Nashville, drive through the neighborhoods on Blakemore, behind the Vanderbilt Rec Center, until you find Love Circle. Park your car, gaze out at the beautiful view of downtown Nashville and then do what comes naturally. Beware: Coaches like to send their athletes up and down the hill during spring training, so if you want some romantic seclusion, it's best to go at night instead of the day.