Anderson Road Beach, on the south side of Percy Priest Lake, is maybe the cheapest summer fun a family can have in Nashville. For $5 a carload — or $40 for an annual pass — you get use of a stretch of beach, a playground and a ton of tables and grill areas. I love a pack-our-own-lunch situation with the kid — you can bring all the things you know they like to eat. One downside is that it can get packed on the weekends, so show up early. Chances are you’re already awake with the kids, so it’ll be worth it.
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