Sunshine's Adventures

Sunshine's Adventures Home of Nashville’s River Tubes! Guiding you to your next treasured memory on the Harpeth River!
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10/11/2024

A little slice of heaven after a serving of storms from hell!

My favorite part of the day is landing! Pulling pods in and hearing about their adventures is the best! Always great sto...
08/25/2024

My favorite part of the day is landing! Pulling pods in and hearing about their adventures is the best! Always great stories to hear and my buddy Hank the Great Blue Heron is usually the special guest on the home stretch!

Laid back on top of our Sup with the recliner! We can strap our seat, your seat, cooler, or whatever to these epic water...
08/23/2024

Laid back on top of our Sup with the recliner! We can strap our seat, your seat, cooler, or whatever to these epic watercraft and they are the perfect vessel to ride these low conditions without portage! They can plain in only 2 inches of water! 😱

Super stoked to get to send the scientists from Enviroscience down the Harpeth to collect samples for the EPA today! Goo...
08/22/2024

Super stoked to get to send the scientists from Enviroscience down the Harpeth to collect samples for the EPA today! Good luck out there y’all! Can’t wait to find out what they discovered!

Y’all, we’ve been having so much fun with you while we made the most of the conditions! Low & Slow didn’t stop y’all fro...
07/22/2024

Y’all, we’ve been having so much fun with you while we made the most of the conditions! Low & Slow didn’t stop y’all from wanting to go and we thank y’all for making that lemonade with us! Bank hanging, our misting oasis, axe throwing, corn hole, and even a pick up football game definitely made for a great time 🙌 who’s stoked to see some rain in the forecast?!

It’s finally raining! And on a weekday too! 🙌 We’ve been riding an all season low river speed averaging only 27-33cfs so...
07/09/2024

It’s finally raining! And on a weekday too! 🙌 We’ve been riding an all season low river speed averaging only 27-33cfs so to say we needed this storm is an understatement!

AGAIN?! That’s 3 stolen this season 👎👎 Y’all keep your eyes peeled for our big orange/red buoys on anchors for us please...
07/07/2024

AGAIN?! That’s 3 stolen this season 👎👎 Y’all keep your eyes peeled for our big orange/red buoys on anchors for us please!

The Shine Squad is here to help you hit the Harpeth! Don’t dare it, just wear it!
07/07/2024

The Shine Squad is here to help you hit the Harpeth! Don’t dare it, just wear it!

Might as well call him Sunrise because he’s on his way up! So proud of our oldest and his incredible work ethic. He said...
07/02/2024

Might as well call him Sunrise because he’s on his way up! So proud of our oldest and his incredible work ethic. He said he loves helping other kids hit the Harpeth and has been a huge help getting first timers comfortable with the river! Way to go Bro! 🙌

Pegram’s Independence Day Schedule is here!
06/29/2024

Pegram’s Independence Day Schedule is here!

06/28/2024

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 6/28/24
Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN

River Speed: around 110 CFS
River Depth: around 1.6 FT
River Temp: 73 degF
Today’s Forecast: 91 degF Sunny
Weekend Forecast: HOT with chance of thunderstorms on Sunday!

Basically; we needed that storm earlier this week for sure as it thankfully brought the cfs back up above 100 cfs for now. However just after Newsom’s Mill there is a freshly downed tree in the river. It is still passable but be careful!

Paddling the Strawberry Moon last night did not disappoint! What a beautiful view especially on the river!
06/22/2024

Paddling the Strawberry Moon last night did not disappoint! What a beautiful view especially on the river!

06/21/2024

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 6/21/24
Hidden Lake - Bellevue, TN

GREEN ZONE - Low & Slow
River Speed: around 84 CFS
River Depth: around 1.5 FT
River Temp: 75 degF
Local Maximum UV Index: 10.5 between 9am - 4pm
Today’s Forecast: 93 degF & sunny
Weekend Forecast: Scorching hot!

Basically; the weather is hot, the water is cool and the river is way better than a pool! Pick a line and you won’t have to portage but it’s getting low & slow out there!

06/14/2024

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 6/14/24
Hidden Lake - Nashville, TN
Happy Father’s Day Weekend!

River Speed: around 165 CFS
River Depth: around 1.8 FT
River Temp: 70 degF
Today’s Forecast: 93 degF sunny
Weekend Forecast: hotter than hells front porch!

Basically; the water is calm and the sun is hot so what better way to spend a day then to be on the river!

The Buffalo National River did not disappoint! What an incredible journey through the wilderness section of the Ozarks i...
06/12/2024

The Buffalo National River did not disappoint! What an incredible journey through the wilderness section of the Ozarks in Arkansas! 55 miles of excellence from Dillard’s Ferry all the way to Norfork after connecting onto the White River. The river was clear, the team couldn’t have been better, and that treasured memory will last a lifetime. Thanks y’all!

05/31/2024

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 5/31/24
Hidden Lake - Nashville, TN

River Speed: around 725 CFS
River Depth: around 2.6 FT
River Temp: 67 degF
Today’s Forecast: 82 degF mostly cloudy
Weekend Forecast: high 60s with chance of storms and 80 and sunny Sunday.

Basically; it’s great river conditions today with spotty weather forecast tomorrow, buttoning up the weekend with a gorgeous day!

RIVER CONDITIONS UPDATE:RED ZONECurrent River Speed: 1810 cfsCurrent River Depth: 4.23 ftThat storm that passed earlier ...
05/25/2024

RIVER CONDITIONS UPDATE:

RED ZONE
Current River Speed: 1810 cfs
Current River Depth: 4.23 ft

That storm that passed earlier this morning escalated things rather quickly and we’ll have to stay landlocked so we’re just throwing axes today!

05/24/2024

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 5/24/24
Newsom’s Mill - Nashville, TN
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

River Speed: around 565 CFS
River Depth: around 2.4 FT
River Temp: 69 degF
Today’s Forecast: 82 degF mostly cloudy
Weekend Forecast: Mid 80s with chance of storms throughout the weekend.

Basically; it’s great river conditions with spotty weather forecast so be aware of the localized storms throughout middle Tennessee. They’re usually hit and miss so just double check befor

05/20/2024
5/5/24River Speed: 4250cfsRiver Depth: 7.4ftTakeouts are closed due to hazardous conditions.
05/05/2024

5/5/24
River Speed: 4250cfs
River Depth: 7.4ft

Takeouts are closed due to hazardous conditions.

05/03/2024

River Speed: around 675 CFS
River Depth: around 2.8 FT
River Temp: 68 degF
Today’s Forecast: 77 degF mostly cloudy with spots on sprinkles
Weekend Forecast: Stormin’ Norman

Basically; we’re taking advantage of the small window of opportunity we have today to ride river before the storms come through this evening to wash us out. Hit it while you can!

Y’all I’d like to give a shout out and HUGE THANK YOU to my friends at in Kingston Springs. The BEST staff ever! Behind...
04/29/2024

Y’all I’d like to give a shout out and HUGE THANK YOU to my friends at in Kingston Springs. The BEST staff ever! Behind the scenes from the fun of a river runner can be brutal on the body and I’m so thankful for how much they’ve improved my body’s wellness in preparation for this year’s amazing season! Y’all are amazing!

04/28/2024
Caught me lying down on the job! Nothing like a good trust fall nap down the the river 😁
04/24/2024

Caught me lying down on the job! Nothing like a good trust fall nap down the the river 😁

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A little slice of heaven after a serving of storms from hell!

Happy 4th of July! We hope y’all had an incredible Independence Day! HUGE THANK YOU to all of our Freedom Floaters we had out to ride the river with us! To top it all off we sent our own show into the sky after we landed everyone and it was the perfect candle on top of the day’s cake of glory! YOU ARE ALL AMAZING and we are so thankful for your support!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 6/28/24 Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN River Speed: around 110 CFS River Depth: around 1.6 FT River Temp: 73 degF Today’s Forecast: 91 degF Sunny Weekend Forecast: HOT with chance of thunderstorms on Sunday! Basically; we needed that storm earlier this week for sure as it thankfully brought the cfs back up above 100 cfs for now. However just after Newsom’s Mill there is a freshly downed tree in the river. It is still passable but be careful!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 6/21/24 Hidden Lake - Bellevue, TN GREEN ZONE - Low & Slow River Speed: around 84 CFS River Depth: around 1.5 FT River Temp: 75 degF Local Maximum UV Index: 10.5 between 9am - 4pm Today’s Forecast: 93 degF & sunny Weekend Forecast: Scorching hot! Basically; the weather is hot, the water is cool and the river is way better than a pool! Pick a line and you won’t have to portage but it’s getting low & slow out there!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 6/14/24 Hidden Lake - Nashville, TN Happy Father’s Day Weekend! River Speed: around 165 CFS River Depth: around 1.8 FT River Temp: 70 degF Today’s Forecast: 93 degF sunny Weekend Forecast: hotter than hells front porch! Basically; the water is calm and the sun is hot so what better way to spend a day then to be on the river!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 5/31/24 Hidden Lake - Nashville, TN River Speed: around 725 CFS River Depth: around 2.6 FT River Temp: 67 degF Today’s Forecast: 82 degF mostly cloudy Weekend Forecast: high 60s with chance of storms and 80 and sunny Sunday. Basically; it’s great river conditions today with spotty weather forecast tomorrow, buttoning up the weekend with a gorgeous day!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 5/24/24 Newsom’s Mill - Nashville, TN Happy Memorial Day Weekend! River Speed: around 565 CFS River Depth: around 2.4 FT River Temp: 69 degF Today’s Forecast: 82 degF mostly cloudy Weekend Forecast: Mid 80s with chance of storms throughout the weekend. Basically; it’s great river conditions with spotty weather forecast so be aware of the localized storms throughout middle Tennessee. They’re usually hit and miss so just double check befor

Bullseye! Axe throwing, riverfront hangouts, private sites, and more available here at Sunshine’s Adventures!
Bullseye! Axe throwing, riverfront hangouts, private sites, and more available here at Sunshine’s Adventures!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 5/3/24 Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN
HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 5/3/24 Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN

River Speed: around 675 CFS River Depth: around 2.8 FT River Temp: 68 degF Today’s Forecast: 77 degF mostly cloudy with spots on sprinkles Weekend Forecast: Stormin’ Norman Basically; we’re taking advantage of the small window of opportunity we have today to ride river before the storms come through this evening to wash us out. Hit it while you can!

Ride the River with Sunshine’s Adventures!
Ride the River with Sunshine’s Adventures!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 4/27/24 Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN River Speed: around 182 CFS River Depth: around 1.8 FT River Temp: 69 degF Max Local UV Index: 7 between 10am-5pm Today’s Forecast: low to mid 80s degF mostly sunny Weekend Forecast: Mid 80s and sunny! Basically; it is beautiful out! Calm speeds, good weather both make for an epic opportunity to ride the river!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 4/19/24 Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN River Speed: around 220 CFS River Depth: around 2.2 FT River Temp: 66 degF Today’s Forecast: 65 degF mostly cloudy Weekend Forecast: mid 60s and sunny Basically; it’ll be very mild conditions in weather and water! Great time to hit the Harpeth!

HARPETH RIVER REPORT - 4/12/24 Port De Sunshine - Pegram, TN River Speed: around 720 CFS River Depth: around 2.7 FT River Temp: around 60 degF Max Local UV Index: 6.1 until 4pm Today’s Forecast: 63 degF mostly cloudy Weekend Forecast: high 70s to mid 80s and sunny Basically; the storms didn’t negatively effect the river much as it’s originally hydrologic projection was much more significant then it’s turned out to be which means it’s a great weekend to hit the harpeth! We will be closed to run our booth at this years Outdoor Recreation Expo at Bells Bend State Park tomorrow 4/13 and we’ll be releasing our axe throwing division!

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Rise of the Sun

One can find themselves rooted into a routine that leads them into darkness. A self destructive pattern of habits that can accumulate like a snowball rolling down a mountain side plowing it’s way steady and true to it’s tragic end. I felt like the snowball, and a change needed to be made. I, Matthew Keller, was awarded the nickname Sunshine by my parents when I was a child. As I grew, individuals had noted the brightness of my personality and demeanor which solidified me as, Sunshine. I was raised in a military family and we were transferred around the country often but found home in the Northern California area until moving and rooting in Nashville, TN. I had made my living as a bartender and musician in East Nashville, where I had met my wonderful wife, Angela. As our love grew so did our family, and so did our families needs. Angela, working Monday through Friday during the day and I, working every weekend evening found ourselves a provided yet divided unit. In the end, the lifestyle of Bar tending and being a good father go together like oil and water and it was time for change. Times spent with my children during the day are filled with adventures, from hikes, camps, paddling, the zoo, road trips, plane rides, and train rides too. Having three amazing but small (rambunctious) children, alone on adventures seemed crazy to some but most found it more refreshing and impressive and the Outdoor Education and Exercise Physiology courses I studied in college in combination with my children’s love for adventure and my love for my children and nature, sun shined on the seed of Sunshine’s Adventures. In a world vacuumed by technology, politics, trajedies, and disasters, we as people possess the capacity to see the bright side of life in its darkest moments, to perservere and proceed with hope. It is my aspiration to persevere and proceed with hope that I can provide not only a grand example of opportunity and success for my children but a grand opportunity for you to create your next best memory. Thank you for reading, I sincerely look forward to your adventure!