Who does fitness best in Nashville? That’s not up to us. It’s up to you.

Nominations for the 2026 Best of Nashville Fit are open now through Sunday, Nov. 22. Your favorite gyms, trainers, studios, coffee shops, recovery spots, races and more are all on the table, and every nomination comes straight from the community.

How it works

• Round 1, nominations: now through Nov. 22. Nominate your favorites in the free NFM app. The top nominees in each category move on to the final round.
• Round 2, community voting: Nov. 30 to Dec. 13. Vote for the finalists in the app.
• Winners: revealed only in our January/February issue. Nobody finds out early, not even the nominees.

A few quick rules: one ballot per email address, one name per category, and you don’t have to fill out every category. Please spell names exactly, and add the location if a business has more than one.

Nominate now in the free NFM app

Business owners: get your community to chip in

The businesses that make the final round are the ones whose people show up for them. If you love what you do and your clients love you back, now is the time to ask them.

• Ask your members and clients to nominate you. A quick post, an email or a sign at the front desk goes a long way. Nominations close Nov. 22.
• Share the news. If you’ve been nominated, post it and tag @nashvillefit so we can share it. Nominees can grab a free “We’ve Been Nominated” reel from us.
• Own the top spot in your category. Our Category Sponsor puts your banner at the top of your category for the whole vote, right where people are deciding. It’s $150, and there’s only one per category.

Everyone else: chip in for your favorites

Think about the trainer who changed how you move, the studio that feels like home, the coffee shop that fuels your morning run, the physical therapist who got you back on your feet. Take two minutes, nominate them, and send this to a friend who should too.

The Best Of issue is our biggest of the year, and it’s built entirely by you. Let’s show the city who’s doing it best.

Nominate your favorites by Nov. 22

Author: NFM Staff

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