Paddle dog Unlike most of the reviews for Paddle Dog, I did not utilize any of the recreational items they provide. We went on a weeknight to enjoy the outside dining area and trivia. Parking is a small challenge but if you're not adverse to a short walk there are spots off the main roads close by. The setting is really lovely overlooking the lake at Westhaven. We arrived early but there honestly wasn't a huge crowd. If I could I would give their food operations 2.5. It is very pricey for what they provide. $8 for draft beers in plastic cups. The beer was cold and tasty so that's a plus. The hot dogs were extremely disappointing. I ordered the Westhaven which you would think would be a show stopper with the community name on it. For $9 you get a standard size hot dog. (You can get an idea of the size by its comparison to the 3 Jalapeño peppers and the excess bun length over dog length.) It came with a thin spread of cream cheese and honestly the smallest amount of chopped onions. It looked like the 11 pieces of diced onion had been meticulously spaced across the dog. Also be aware the dogs do not come with any sides, no chips or fries or even a pickle. The Chips would be an extra $2.95. Husband ordered the Polish Dog. It also came with a very lite portion of onions and we realized later that it didn't even have the peppers as promised in the menu. So it was a pretty sparse fare. Not sure we'd return for dining, maybe stick with renting paddle boards. read more

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We came here on a lovely spring evening to play trivia. The scenery is the high point! I eat gluten free, so I looked at the menu and ate before we arrived. Others had The Polish, The Westhaven, the burger, and the grilled cheese. The hot dogs were very sparingly topped, maybe 8 little pieces of chopped onion etc. The grilled cheese was pronounced good on sourdough. We will not return for trivia because there is no restroom. The trivia game lasts a good while and our only option for restroom required over half a mile round trip walk, hence missing a good bit of the game. Hopefully they do the adventure rentals better than they do food and restroom. read more

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Staff was super friendly and draught beer yummy. There was nothing wrong with my Paddle Dog experience, but it was very far from what my boyfriend and I were looking for. ... The "pond" is right next to the highway and the water is incredibly dirty. Staff recommended we do NOT get in the water. I'm glad we listened, because we absolutely stunk when we got home and all we did was paddle board. We went on a Thursday afternoon. All other patrons were young, rich, white families. Like I said, nothing actually wrong, but the website could include more information/photos/etc. read more

So today was my 5 attempt at trying to use Paddle Dog Adventures to kayak the Little Harpeth River in Franklin. While the boat house at the Westhaven "Lake" is cute and they are making improvements (like a floating dock and stone wall) I have to say I do not understand how this business operates. My first attempt at scheduling a River Tour was when we rented kayaks at the "lake" (it really just looks like a large water runoff area to me of a pond by an extremely busy road) - first kayak had a leak, so did the second one...we eventually got 2 and went out...very easy and really great for small kids just learning to kayak. We wanted to schedule a River tour but were told to call or come back in person because the owner wasn't there- so we did call and stop by on several occasions during their listed hours of operation but no luck (Facebook, website, and Instagram all provide different information) - We finally were able to schedule a River trip - but once again no one was there! We waited 25 minutes and called but no luck- eventually we were told they forgot about us (and I guess no one else was scheduled and they were not opening the boathouse either but again no updates on the sign or website) They offered us 1 free voucher so we thought okay mistakes happen - but when we tried to schedule a River trip the same thing happened- they never were open or answering the phone. Well it was going to be a gorgeous weekend and we really wanted to kayak through Franklin so I tried once more...no response via phone but was able to schedule via text - Well we arrived all excited but once again boat house is closed and no other people are waiting for a trip...then we hear it - the shuttle van won't turn over - I hadn't received any call or text that they were experiencing car problems - well we thought it is just the 2 of us so we don't need the shuttle but nope - not able to bring us - the owner John was nice but clearly didn't remember any of our previous attempts to get a River trip - he offered a free trip voucher (keep in mind I was never able to use the first one) and of course we walk back to boat house for the voucher and he doesn't have any. So he gives a business card I was disappointed he didn't reschedule us for another date right then - I just don't understand how to actually be able to kayak in Franklin without purchasing all the gear and doing it ourselves. I really want to support local family businesses but I feel like we are jinxed and just not part of the inner Westhaven circle. So disappointed I will not schedule my weekend plans around PDA again they are just too unreliable. read more

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I can't wait to go back and canoe again with Paddle Dog Adventures! My husband had canoed in the past but it was the first time for me. We signed up for a 12:30 trip for Saturday with some of our friends. We had the best time! They people were really nice and helpful. There was no wait and they set up up right away. The prices were great...30 bucks per canoe! Take some snacks and drinks, you'll be glad you did! It was a beautiful day and I can't wait to go canoeing again! read more

A great family owned business in Franklin! John was so friendly and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Kids, parents and dogs were all having fun! read more

Had a great time canoeing, great staff, very convenient. Parked in WestHaven, then took a shuttle to a special spot on the Harpeth, about 2.5 hours later our shuttle met us at the pick up location. We saw turtles, herons, and possibly a river otter. Can't wait to go back! read more

Paddle Dog Adventures - a man paddling a canoe down a river - Paddleboarding Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Is real good very nice very wholesome. Fun for family. Um it says keeping writing so I'm gonna talk about how fun the bus ride is and yeah. The tour guide John is easy to talk to. Very informative. read more

we had such a great day at paddle dog adventures! I took my nieces paddle boating for the first time. The staff was VERY friendly and helpful, we paddled around the lake and then got popsicles (which were great) and sat in the grass around the lake. Definitely would recommend for a fun afternoon outing!! read more

Worse experience ever! The Harpeth is a creek not a river. We spent 90% of the time dragging the canoe and about 10% actually in the canoe paddling. I can't believe they would take people's money and drop us off at this area to canoe. To make matters worse the rocks were slippery to walk on and I kept falling. If there would have been anyway to get off the "creek" earlier we all would have. This was supposed to be a trip from 12:30 to 2:30 and it was 1:15 to 4:30. We got back after 5pm. By the time we all showered off the river crap we had about 15 minutes to eat to make our opry show. If I can save one person from taking this trip with this review I will be happy. Also , don't believe the river was just low because of the time of year we went because we mentioned our trip to a local and they told us that area has not been deep enough for canoeing since the flood back in 2010. read more

I'm in from out of town and had an amazing time! So beautiful. The water was cool, no problems with bugs and enjoyed observing the wildlife. An experience I'll remember for the rest of my life! read more

Such an awesome way to spend an afternoon in Franklin! The river is scenic, peaceful and very lazy, so it's great for novices like me. The owner is such a chill, laid-back guy who made everything extremely easy and fun. We took the 12:30 trip with a combination of kayaks and canoes in our group. He got us to the river with the necessary equipment, then checked in with us 3/4 of the way down the river to make sure we were all doing okay. Finally, he met us at the pick up location and shuttled us back to our cars. 2.5 hours was the perfect span of time to enjoy the river. We even found a couple of rope swings along the way, which made the whole afternoon feel like some sort of Country Time Lemonade commercial. The price is extremely reasonable. I think this experience is a must if you're visiting Franklin between April and October, and Paddle Dog Adventures is definitely the way to do it! They also sell amazing paletas (popsicles) at their check-in spot. My friends and I had the best time! read more