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Shelby Golf Course

Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

2021 Fatherland Street, Nashville, TN 37206

About this course

Shelby Golf Course occupies Shelby Park in the historic East Nashville neighborhood, along the Cumberland River. Opened in 1924, it was Nashville's first municipal golf course, and the city renovated all eighteen greens and the clubhouse, reopening in October 2024 on the course's 100th anniversary.

The layout rolls through Shelby Park's hills, offering a par-72 routing suited to golfers of varying skill. It is publicly owned and operated by Metro Parks, with tee times available by phone or through online booking.

The course has hosted the long-running School Days Junior Golf Tournament and is where PGA Tour players Lou Graham and Brandt Snedeker developed their games as juniors.

Type

Parkland

Region

Southeast

Holes

18

Par

72

Established

1924

LooperScore

69.8

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