Hayley ThomasAs someone who works a 9-to-5, it’s easy to get carried away by the daily hustle and deprive myself of a pamper day. However, every now and then, I still find time to visit the best saunas in Nashville to hit that refresh button and burn away all the pent-up stress from my body.
You may be thinking to yourself, “sauna in Nashville’s heat?” Well, to that I say, yes! Sure, you can go cool down at the pool or spend the day at a spa, but there’s just something soothing about sitting in complete silence in a highly humid room that washes my stress away.
So, if you’re looking to break away from your routine in Music City and want a fresh start, my team and I have you covered! Continue reading to discover some of our top picks!
Framework
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Address: 1411 4th Ave S.
Contact details: +1 615-200-7409
Operating hours:
- Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost:
- Weekend session: $55
- Weekday session: $35
- Membership: $119
Framework is one of the most Instaworthy saunas in Nashville, with its dim lighting, green tiles, and tasteful wooden palettes. Looks aside, we love how they take the traditional route, using Finnish-style design with heat from wood and an electric heater.
The heat in these rooms is maintained at a sweet spot of at least 175 °F, which is standard for saunas to allow bodies to sweat intensely and promote detoxification. There are also rocks inside the rooms to radiate more heat and produce steam when water is poured over them.
Framework also promotes socialisation, which is why you’ll find a strong sense of community among its members. If you’re someone who likes to keep to themselves during relaxation, however, you can opt for their private rooms, which are a bit pricier.
Pro tip:
After getting your well-deserved recovery, you can head to the second floor and enjoy a nice cup of coffee at the spa’s in-house cafe. You can also order their elixirs to continue the theme of recovery.
Pure Sweat + Float Studio
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Address: 6021 TN-100
Contact details: +1 615-928-8829
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Starts at $60
Pure Sweat + Float Studio offers an excellent wellness package that lets you start in the heat and end with either a cold plunge or float therapy. The former allows you to enjoy a traditional contrast therapy while the latter promotes utmost relaxation by letting you float in total stillness.
Going back to the saunas, the ones featured in this wellness spa all incorporate infrared, which they claim can promote advanced health and healing. We don’t meddle with the technicalities, but we do enjoy how their saunas feature three wavelengths, starting from near to far.
The sauna facilities feel high-end and ditch the gym locker-room vibe for a wellness-lounge atmosphere. There are five different sauna suites, and each comes with a remote that controls the lights and the entertainment system, which features music and Netflix — pretty neat!
Pro tip:
If you’re starting out, we recommend booking their Intro 3 Pack of Saunas to get the best value for your money. It’s only $35 higher than a single session, but it treats you to two more sessions usable within a 30-day period.
House of Hudson Day Spa
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Address: 1311 4th Ave N
Contact details: +1 615-964-7243
Operating hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $40
We recommend House of Hudson Day Spa for those looking for the ultimate pamper day package. Aside from its relaxing saunas, it also offers a wide variety of massages, facials, and even a cold plunge!
Their saunas use infrared as opposed to the traditional wood and stone cabins. However, the ambience offers a more serene experience thanks to its secluded vibe and the sauna cabin’s brick-walled room!
You can either book a private session or arrange a relaxing getaway with up to three of your friends! Afterwards, you can choose to have your body kneaded or enjoy contrast therapy by taking a plunge in their ice baths.
Pro tip:
We recommend opting for the Recovery Bundle instead of the regular sauna experience. It’s only $15 pricier, but it grants you access to their cold plunge afterwards for a complete package.
Rhapsody Spa
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Address: 807 Clark Pl
Contact details: +1 629-800-5050
Operating hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $
If you’re looking to experience a lavish staycation in Nashville that also offers a relaxing sauna, then the Rhapsody Spa at the Westin should be right up your alley! This place offers the complete experience, from massages to body scrubs and facials.
Their sauna is tastefully designed with cedar wood and offers a natural experience with dry heat rather than steam. Even though it’s inside a hotel, it doesn’t have that common facility feel that most hotel saunas fall into, and instead features a premium feel.
After spending time in their dry sauna, guests are encouraged to try the eucalyptus dry shower to complete the healing and recovery process.
Pro tip:
End your day with spectacular views of Music City by checking out Westin Nashville’s L27 Rooftop Lounge.
Urban Sweat
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Address: 1610 54th Ave N, Suite 116
Contact details: +1 629-256-3850
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost:
- First timer:
- Infrared sauna pod: $40
- Infrared sauna cabin: $50
- Super sweat: $45
- Drop-in:
- Infrared sauna pod: $50
- Infrared sauna cabin: $60
- Super sweat: $55
Urban Sweat offers one of the most unique sauna experiences in Nashville, wherein guests will be sweating it out inside one of their pods. It’s a great option for those who aren’t looking to socialise, want the utmost secludedness, and still gain the benefits of a sauna.
If you don’t prefer the company, however, you can still opt for the traditional sauna cabins. Both these and the pods are affixed with infrared lights, which are believed to be great for improving sleep, reducing inflammation, and detoxification.
The place also offers a full reset package, which consists of a cold plunge and red light therapy on top of the sauna.
Pro tip:
Consider signing up for a membership if you’re planning to visit this spot often! They offer great packages that’ll save you money in the long run as opposed to paying for one-time sessions frequently.
