Cumberland Transit

Come Climbing Outside! Cumberland Transit and the Nashville School of Climbing invite you to join us at Black Mountain, located near Crab Orchard, TN. The NSC’s AMGA Certified* outdoor climbing guides will provide a safe, fun and full day of outdoor top rope climbing. Any experience level is welcome. All climbing gear will be provided. If you chose to use your own gear it will need to be inspected by the head guide at the beginning of the trip. There are a limited number of spots available so sign up ASAP. Camping is available.

Price: $75 per person

Deadline to sign up: August 28th 

Age Restrictions: Must be 7 year of age or older.

For more details, call the store at 615-321-4069 and speak with Jason.

PLEASE NOTE: Climbing is inherently dangerous. NSC’s American Mountain Guide Association Certified Single Pitch Instructors work to minimize the risks associated with rock climbing. Some risks cannot be eliminated such as rock fall, broken holds, etc. Participants in this event assume all risk.

Cumberland Transit will be open for limited hours on Labor Day - 9 AM to 5 PM.

Join us for a short, moderate hike through rich woodlands among springs, cascades and waterfalls. This should be a perfect hike for hot weather, with opportunities to soak hot feet in cool creeks. Several fall wildflowers and mushrooms should be available for picture-taking. Bring water, lunch and good hiking shoes. Limited to 15 hikers. Contact us to reserve your spot - 615-321-4069. This is a FREE event.

Learn the basics of fly fishing gear for general uses and specific uses in the Tennessee area - rods, reels, lines, and flies. Limited to 12 participants. To register, stop by Cumberland Transit to pay a $10 deposit. This is a FREE clinic. ($10 registration fee will be refunded at class).

Learn the proper techniques for fly casting. Ronnie Howard, CT Fly Fishing expert teaches this class along with other CT staff. $10 per person, limited to 10 students. Call to reserve your spot – 615-321-4069.

See the woods through a full-moon glow. Meet at Edwin Warner Park picnic site #9, off Vaughn Road – across from the model airplane field. Bring your flashlight, water and walking shoes. This is a FREE event.

Friends of Warner Parks presents the tenth season of Full Moon Pickin' Parties running May through October 2009.

These family-friendly fundraisers feature Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass music under the light of a full moon. Pickers form circles under the trees and around the grounds performing and jamming while several headliners are featured on stage.

You’ll find food available for purchase, and beverages are included in the ticket price. No coolers, please!

All of the monies raised from this laid-back affair go directly back into the Parks to ensure preservation, protection, funding educational programs, and special projects including camp-outs and hayrides for inner-city kids. Reservations

For more details, call 615.370.8053, or visit the Friends of Warner Parks web site - http://www.friendsofwarnerparks.com/pickingparty.html . For handicap accommodations, call 615.370.8053.

A Cumberland Transit Bicycle Tech will teach you simple roadside repairs. Maintenance techniques will include simple brake and derailleur adjustments, tire changes, and preventative bike maintenance. Bring lots of questions; but, please DO NOT bring your bike. Limited to 10 participants. FREE ($10 registration fee will be refunded at class)

Only two clinics left in 2010! Our free clinic takes a break during the holidays. Our Complete Bicycle Maintenance Class returns in January and February of 2011. The Bicycle Maintenance for Beginners clinics return in March of 2011.

This strenuous hike is over a rugged terrain through creeks, over boulders, and up steep terrain. The rewards are great views, waterfalls, fall colors and beautiful land with intriguing geological features. Bring water, snacks, rain gear, and waterproof boots with ankle support. Meet at Cumberland Transit at 8:15 AM for an 8:30 AM departure. This trip is limited to 15 people. Please call 321-4069 to register. This is a FREE event.

We are going back to Costa Rica in February 2011! Activities include white-water rafting, hiking, biking, riding zip lines, soaking in hot springs, relaxing on the beach and more! Come in for a presentation of the locations and activities for this adventure. Learn details about the itinerary and learn how to save some money on the trip fees. Bring your questions; and bring your friends. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming - 615-321-4069. See the itinerary now by clicking here.

See the woods through a full-moon glow. Meet at Edwin Warner Park picnic site #9, off Vaughn Road – across from the model airplane field. Bring your flashlight, water and walking shoes. This is a FREE event.

Friends of Warner Parks presents the tenth season of Full Moon Pickin' Parties running May through October 2009.

These family-friendly fundraisers feature Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass music under the light of a full moon. Pickers form circles under the trees and around the grounds performing and jamming while several headliners are featured on stage.

You’ll find food available for purchase, and beverages are included in the ticket price. No coolers, please!

All of the monies raised from this laid-back affair go directly back into the Parks to ensure preservation, protection, funding educational programs, and special projects including camp-outs and hayrides for inner-city kids. Reservations

For more details, call 615.370.8053, or visit the Friends of Warner Parks web site - http://www.friendsofwarnerparks.com/pickingparty.html . For handicap accommodations, call 615.370.8053.

The leaves are changing. The weather is cooler. Nature is slowing down. It's a great time to float the Tennessee River and see the scenery. Join Cumberland Transit for our annual trip along the Tennessee River Gorge near Chattanooga. Saturday morning we’ll caravan to Chattanooga, where we’ll be off on a leisurely paddle, gliding through a land trust site with wildlife and scenic vistas. Our guides provide Saturday night's dinner and Sunday morning's breakfast. All we bring is our sleeping bags and our worries. (We'll drop the worries in the river and wave bye-bye as they float away.)


ANY level of experience is welcome, but you must be age 12 or over. Cost $175/pp*. This trip is limited to 10 participants – minimum 6 participants. Deadline to sign-up for this trip is Saturday, October 16, 2010. $45 non-refundable deposit due at reservation. Meals, tents, kayaks and guides are provided. *Save $15 if paid in full by October 2nd.

A Cumberland Transit Bicycle Tech will teach you simple roadside repairs. Maintenance techniques will include simple brake and derailleur adjustments, tire changes, and preventative bike maintenance. Bring lots of questions; but, please DO NOT bring your bike. Limited to 10 participants. FREE ($10 registration fee will be refunded at class) Call 615-321-4069 or e-mail us to register for this clinic.

PLEASE NOTE - This is the LAST Beginner's Bike Maintenance Clinic for 2010. Look for classes on Complete Bicycle Maintenance in January and February of 2011

CLINIC - Wednesday – November 3, 2010 – 6:00 PM - FREE

TRIP - Saturday & Sunday – November 6 & 7, 2010 - $50/pp

Have you wanted to try backpacking; but didn’t have the time or the right people to share the experience? Did you once enjoy backpacking, but life got too hectic? Here is your chance to learn the basics and see if you want to try backpacking. CT's own Michael Hughes will explain the basics of clothing and equipment for backpacking. Join us for this FREE clinic.

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If you are interested in trying this kind of outdoor adventure, we will have a beginner’s backpacking trip on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7. You MUST attend the clinic to go on the trip. Limited to 8 participants. (Minimum of 3.) Clinic – FREE . Trip - $50 per person - includes food ($10 Non-Refundable Deposit Required) A very limited amount of gear is available for participants - sign up early! Call 615-321-4069 or e-mail us to register for these events.

Join Cumberland Transit for a strenuous hike as we explore the headwaters of the Paint Rock River. The 3.5-mile trail descends steeply into the natural amphitheater, crossing many creeks and streams. Wildflowers should be starting to bloom. We will have lunch at the base of the gorge before climbing the 3.5 miles back to the cars. This is not an easy hike. Bring good hiking boots, trekking poles, lunch/snacks and plenty of water. Limited to 15 hikers. Call 615-321-4069 or e-mail us to register for this trip. This is a FREE event.

See the woods through a full-moon glow. Meet at Edwin Warner Park picnic site #9, off Vaughn Road – across from the model airplane field. Bring your flashlight, water and walking shoes. This is a FREE event.

It's time to walk off that holiday meal. Join us for an easy stroll (or a waddle) on the trails of Bells Bend Park. We'll walk the open fields and riverside trail. Bring good hiking shoes, water, and lunch (hmmm, turkey sandwich?) Limited to 15 hikers. Call to reserve you spot - 615-321-4069.

See the woods through a full-moon glow. Meet at Edwin Warner Park picnic site #9, off Vaughn Road – across from the model airplane field. Bring your flashlight, water and walking shoes. This is a FREE event.

This is a trip to make life-long memories. Light adventures every day, comfortable lodging every night. Great food and great opportunity to experience another culture.

Each adventure is geared for everyone. Whitewater raft through incredible scenery with experienced guides. Hike and explore rain forests and cloud forests. Ride bikes around the base of an active volcano. Soar through the trees on a zip line/canopy tour. Take a leisurely river tour to see amazing wildlife. Relax and swim a Pacific beach. Every guest takes home memories of fun and adventure with their new friends.

All travel within Costa Rica takes place in an air-conditioned travel bus. Our Costa Rican driver and guide knows many sight-seeing opportunities often missed by larger tour groups. We have opportunities to stop and explore as you wish.

Trip Price: $1595/pp with early payment discount - Includes all ground transportation in C.R., all lodging, all activities, all meals. Does not include airfare and alcoholic beverages. Limited to 16 adventurers. Minumum 8

Trip Dates: Saturday, February 5 through Saturday, February 12, 2011
We are taking reservations NOW!
Click here for more information. Or call Michael Hughes, trip coordinator, at 615-321-4069.

Keep an eye on our event calendar for presentations on this trip!

We are returning to Ireland for hiking, cycling, sea kayaking and exploring the historical sights and sounds. Destinations include Dublin, Glendalough, Cashel, Killarney National Park, Kenmare, Glencar, Dingle Peninsula, Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Shannon. The trip includes 9-nights lodging in local hotels and bed & breakfasts. All travel in Ireland is in our own private coach. Limited to 10 guests. Trip dates - August 31 through September10, 2011. More details coming soon.

See images from our 2008 adventure. Contact your trip leader, Michael Hughes, for additional information. 615-321-4069