Group Events
Have a stress-free day at YMCA's Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center!Facilities
Situated on a 14,000-acre lake, the Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center is the perfect place for a productive teambuilding event or a peaceful getaway. The Outdoor Center operates year round as a group conference and retreat center. We can accommodate up to 3,000 guests for barbecues, picnics or even elegant dinners. All our facilities are available for a variety of trainings, seminars, retreats, weddings, family reunions or just about any type of special event. Facilities include:
· Clark D. Baker Lodge and Jimmy Webb Guest House
· BellSouth Tower and Stage
· Canoe and Kayak Cove
· Volleyball and Tennis Courts
· Soccer and Softball Fields
· Group Campsites
· Mt. Widji Team Climb
· Bank of America Alpine Tower and Giant Swing
· Bridgestone/Firestone Waterfront Park & Boat Docks
· Chairman's Water Park
· News Channel 5 Airnasium and Basketball Courts
· Team Treehouse
· High Ropes Course with Zip Line
· Archery Range
· The Barn for Horseback Riding
· Beach with Water Slide and Trampoline
· Arts and Outdoor Education Villiage
· Street Hockey Pavilion
Clark D. Baker Lodge
The Clark D. Baker Lodge and Guest House is open year-round to accommodate small to medium size groups. The lodge has a great hall with a large brick fireplace, exposed beam ceilings and a beautiful view of J. Percy Priest Lake. Whether your meeting needs a large hall seating 250 or more or small cozy breakout rooms, we can accommodate you.
The informal atmosphere of the lodge is particularly effective for relieving the pressures of the typical work environment. From board meetings using our state-of-the-art presentation systems to youth retreats for teambuilding activities and family gatherings of 250 or more in our Great Hall, the Clark D. Baker Lodge is a Nashville treasure open year round for public use. Casual dress is encouraged so guests can take advantage of all the activities at the outdoor center.The Guest House can accommodate 36 overnight guests in six guestrooms with private baths. To minimize distractions, the Guest House has no televisions or telephones in the rooms. Towels and bedding are provided.
ActivitiesThe outdoor center abounds in things to do between meetings. It is a place for all seasons. In summer there is 14,000-acre J. Percy Priest Lake , one of Tennessee's premier bass lakes. Come swim, paddle, sail, water ski or wake board on the lake. In autumn, our leaves turn a thousand shades of color. Come hike our trails, go on a hayride, or sit in our rocking chairs and take it all in. Winter can be a time of quiet retreat. Viewing wildlife along the lakefront is always a favorite activity. Hiking along the edge of J. Percy Priest Lake offers a chance for peaceful reflection. Spring brings new leaves, wild flowers and every shade of green imaginable. Ride a horse or mountain bike through miles of wooded trails. It's your choice… whatever you do, nature's beauty is within easy reach.
Reservations
Let us facilitate the next conference, retreat or teambuilding experience for your group. To check availability and make reservations, or for a tour of our facilities our Guest Services Director, John King at (615) 360-2267 or jking@ymcamidtn.org.
