Private Tennis Lesson Providers in Nashville, TN Compared
We Contacted 9 Nashville Tennis Facilities. Here's What We Found.
Compare the best private tennis lesson options in Nashville to make sure you find the perfect option at the best price.
Our goal at MyTennisLessons has always been to make it as easy as possible for students to find a private tennis coach. Unfortunately, finding a private tennis coach in Nashville isn’t always as straightforward as we believe it should be. We took the time to research the local market and compare the offers available to our own. We did so by calling facilities, speaking with front desks, staff, and tennis directors, and documenting the booking process from a student perspective. Here are our findings.
Why Choose MyTennisLessons
After researching the Nashville private tennis lesson market, we think MyTennisLessons is the most straightforward way to find and book a private coach in the city. No phone tag, no pricing guesswork, no membership requirements.
For players who want personalized tennis coaching without navigating club waitlists or restricted membership policies MTL fits the bill. Private coaches and lessons available through MyTennisLessons are often the easiest way to start taking tennis lessons in Nashville.
Lesson Locations
- Between public parks and school tennis courts there are 30+ options in Nashville alone
- Flexibility to choose from multiple locations rather than being restricted to one venue
- Coaches list their main locations and travel radiuses
- Coaches are available across neighborhoods including Midtown, East Nashville, Brentwood, and the West End
- Popular lesson locations include:
- Elmington Park Courts
- Richland Park Tennis Courts
- Sevier Park Tennis Courts
- Hillsboro High School
- Shelby Park Tennis Courts
- Hadley Park Indoor Tennis Center
- Watkins Park Tennis Courts
- Centennial Sportsplex
No Membership Costs
- No monthly fees, court reservation fees, or hidden costs
- Checkout lesson package (6,12, 20) total is the only cost
- No requirement for ongoing memberships or rolling monthly auto-charges
- Designed to keep private lesson costs as affordable as possible
- Eliminates waitlists and extra facility charges
Ease of Signup
- Simple process: enter zip code, select a coach, and book online
- Removes the need to search extensively for pricing and availability
- Secure online checkout with transparent pricing
- Avoids awkward payment discussions or all cash payments after lessons
- Profiles display locations, qualifications, rates, and reviews so you can make informed coach decision before booking
- Payment is processed only after speaking with the coach and confirming lesson details
General Support
- Easy option to switch coaches if needed
- Multiple coaching options available within the city
- Ability to book additional lessons online once payment details are saved
- No need to call or email to change coaches, though support is available
- Direct customer support via [email protected] or phone for personalized assistance
Coach Options
Coach Mete K.
- Locations: Centennial Sportsplex, Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center, Hadley Park Indoor Tennis Center, Richland Park Tennis Courts, Watkins Park Tennis Courts, Sevier Park Tennis Courts
- Price: $131/hr
- Specializes In: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
- Experience: PTR Certified. College Experience Certified. 10 years teaching, 14 years playing
Played professional tennis for 14 years and competed in international tournaments at a professional level. Energetic, player-centered teaching style focused on stroke development, point construction, and mental toughness.
Coach Madison H.
- Locations: Elmington Park Courts, Richland Park Tennis Courts, Fannie Mae Dees Park
- Price: $108/hr
- Specializes In: Beginner, Intermediates, Advanced
- Experience: 6 years teaching, 23 years playing
Competed for the University of Kansas and Mississippi State at the No. 1 singles and doubles position. Top 16 in NCAA doubles. Coached NCAA Division I tennis for 2 seasons. Worked with players from beginners through elite juniors at a tennis academy and country clubs. Traveled as a private coach to professional and junior tournaments.
Coach Ty A.
- Locations: Sevier Park, Currey Ingram Academy
- Price: $132/hr
- Specializes In: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
- Experience: USPTA Certified. 25 years teaching, 40 years playing
Director of tennis at a K-12 school with a full-time tennis program. Has coached at high performance and beginner levels. 108 completed lessons and 19 reviews on MTL.
Coach Whitt T.
- Locations: Hillwood High School
- Price: $119/hr
- Specializes In: Intermediates, Advanced
- Experience: 18 years teaching, 30 years playing
Has coached all levels from beginners to WTA/ATP professional players. Specializes in building a personalized short and long-term plan to help players win the matches they are not currently winning.
Coach Farith L.
- Locations: Elmington Park, Dees Park, Richland Park
- Price: $136/hr
- Specializes In: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
- Experience: 8 year teaching, 16 years playing
Master’s degree from MTSU. Specializes in observation and improvement — opens each lesson to identify weak areas before implementing targeted drills and games.
Coach Joseph K.
- Locations: Hillsboro High School, Richland Park, Hillwood High School, Granny White Park
- Price: $154/hr
- Specializes In: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
- Experience: 6 year teaching, 17 years playing
Recruited to play D1 college tennis at Bellarmine University. Coached at Western Athletic Club, Newport Tennis Academy, and served as women’s coach for Newport Central Catholic High School. High energy lessons focused on technical fundamentals and mental game improvement.
What We Found When We Contacted Nashville's Tennis Facilities
To understand how Nashville’s private lesson market actually works, we contacted 9 local facilities and tennis providers. After trying and often failing to get in contact with providers, we found the below facilities in Nashville are the options when it comes to taking private tennis lessons.
Centennial Sportsplex Fitness & Tennis Center
Centennial Sportsplex Fitness & Tennis Center is one of Nashville’s largest public tennis facilities, offering year-round programming with both indoor and outdoor courts. It is open to all players with no membership required and operates through a roster of independent coaching professionals.
Coach Options
- Independent coaching professionals set their own rates and schedules
- All levels served including beginners, juniors, and adults
- New students are matched with coaches through the tennis office based on level and availability
- Group clinic options also available for beginners and juniors as an entry point before private lessons
- Wednesday drop-in clinic available for adults at $20, no sign-up required, 6–7:30 PM
- Junior clinic for ages 12–17 on Mondays and Wednesdays 5–6 PM at $12, no sign-up required
Lesson Locations
- Single location with both indoor and outdoor courts
- Address: 222 25th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
- Year-round availability
Membership Costs
- Open to the public. No membership required.
- Pricing set by individual coaches. Not published online.
- Semi-private lessons available
How to Sign Up
- Contact the tennis office, provide your playing level, goals, and availability
- The office will match you with the right coach and available time slot
- First lesson typically available within a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the coach and preferred time
- Evenings and weekends fill the fastest; flexibility with timing helps secure an earlier slot
How to Get in Contact
- Call or contact the Centennial Sportsplex tennis office to get matched with a coach
Ensworth Tennis Center
Ensworth Tennis Center is a well-equipped facility offering 6 indoor and 6 outdoor courts with year-round programming. It is open to the public but members receive scheduling priority, which can limit non-member availability during peak times.
Coach Options
- Multiple coaches serving all levels from beginners to competitive players
- Structured coaching approach with a clear development focus
- Coach matching based on level and availability
Lesson Locations
- Single location with 6 indoor and 6 outdoor courts
- Year-round availability
Membership Costs
- Open to the public; members receive priority scheduling
- Private lessons: $90/hour including court fee ($70 lesson + $20 court fee paid to the pro)
- Semi-private lessons: $50/person per hour
How to Sign Up
- Contact the facility with your playing level, goals, and preferred schedule
- Will match you with a coach and schedule your first available lesson
- First lesson typically available within a few days to one week
- Weekday late afternoons, early evenings, and weekend mornings are the hardest to book — plan ahead for those times
How to Get in Contact
- Call or contact Ensworth Tennis Center to get started
Vanderbilt University Lummis Tennis Center
Vanderbilt University Lummis Tennis Center is a Division I varsity tennis facility that also offers private lessons to the general public. Students and members train in the same facility used by Vanderbilt’s varsity teams, giving it a distinctly competitive and structured environment.
Coach Options
- Multiple coaches available for all levels
- Pricing is coach-dependent — not published online
- Beginners are generally welcomed into group programs first, though private lessons can be arranged from the start depending on goals and experience
Lesson Locations
- Single location with both indoor and outdoor courts
- Year-round availability
Membership Costs
- Open to the public with a membership-based setup
- Pricing depends on the coach — contact the tennis office for current rates
- Semi-private and partner lessons available
How to Sign Up
- Contact the tennis office and provide your playing level, goals, and availability
- Will be paired with an appropriate coach and scheduled for the earliest available lesson
- First lesson typically available within several days to a couple of weeks
- Evening and weekend slots fill the fastest — reach out early
How to Get in Contact
- Call or contact the Vanderbilt Lummis Tennis Center tennis office to get started
Whitworth Racquet Club
Whitworth Racquet Club is a members-only facility with both indoor and outdoor courts. Private lessons are not available to the general public without a membership. Current availability is limited even for members.
Coach Options
- Multiple coaches serving all levels
- Structured development approach with a focus on long-term improvement
- New students can begin directly with private lessons — no group lesson requirement
- Semi-private lessons available
Lesson Locations
- Single location with both indoor and outdoor courts
- Year-round availability
Membership Costs
- Members only. Private lessons not available to non-members.
- Pricing depends on the coach and membership status. Not published publicly.
How to Sign Up
- Contact the tennis office with your playing level, goals, and availability
- Will be matched with a coach and scheduled for the earliest open time
- First lesson typically available within a few days to 1–2 weeks depending on coach availability
- Evenings and weekends are the most competitive time slots
How to Get in Contact
- Call Whitworth Racquet Club to discuss membership and private lesson availability
Richland Country Club
Richland Country Club is a private members-only club offering year-round tennis with both indoor and outdoor courts. Lessons are available exclusively to members and are not open to the general public.
Coach Options
- Multiple coaches available for all levels
- Individualized coaching approach with organized player development plans
- Coach matching based on level and training style
- Most new players begin with group clinics first before moving to private lessons
Lesson Locations
- Single location with both indoor and outdoor courts
- Year-round availability
Membership Costs
- Members only. Private lessons not available to non-members.
- Pricing varies depending on the coach and membership status. Confirmed directly when matched with a coach.
How to Sign Up
- Contact the tennis office with your playing level, goals, and availability
- First lesson typically available within a few days to one week
- Late afternoons, evenings, and weekends are the hardest times to book
How to Get in Contact
- Call or contact Richland Country Club to discuss membership and lesson availability
Seven Hills Swim & Tennis Club
Seven Hills Swim & Tennis Club is a members-only club with a community-focused, relationship-based coaching program. The club offers both indoor bubble courts for winter and outdoor courts for warmer months. Availability is currently quite limited.
Coach Options
- Multiple coaches for all levels including beginners, competitive juniors, and adults
- Personalized coaching with a focus on long-term development
- Most new students start with group lessons before moving to private instruction
Lesson Locations
- Single location with outdoor courts and indoor bubble courts during winter
- Year-round availability
Membership Costs
- Members only. Private lessons not available to non-members.
- Rates set by individual pros internally. Not published publicly.
- Semi-private lessons available
How to Sign Up
- Contact the tennis office with your playing level, goals, and preferred availability
- First lesson typically available within 1–2 weeks; possibly sooner with schedule flexibility
- Weekday afternoons after school, evenings, and weekends fill fastest
- Being flexible with timing significantly improves your chances of getting an earlier slot
How to Get in Contact
- Call Seven Hills Swim & Tennis Club tennis office to discuss membership and availability
Sequoia Swim & Tennis Club
Sequoia Swim & Tennis Club is primarily a members-only club but may accommodate non-members depending on court and coach availability. The club offers both indoor and outdoor courts in a community-oriented environment year-round.
Coach Options
- Multiple coaches for all levels from beginners to competitive players
- Community-oriented environment with a focus on player development
- Most new students begin with group lessons first
Lesson Locations
- Single location with both indoor and outdoor courts
- Year-round availability; indoor courts most in demand during colder months
Membership Costs
- Primarily members only; non-members may be accommodated depending on availability
- Pricing set by individual coaches. Not published publicly.
- Semi-private lessons available
How to Sign Up
- Contact the tennis office to discuss goals, preferred schedule, and coach availability
- First lesson typically available within a few days to a couple of weeks
- Evenings, weekends, and indoor court times during colder months are the hardest to book
How to Get in Contact
- Call or contact Sequoia Swim & Tennis Club to check availability
Other Facilities We Contacted in Nashville
We also contacted The Ensworth School, which operates a strong junior and adult tennis program with both indoor and outdoor courts. The school prioritizes its own students and members for scheduling but may accommodate outside players depending on availability. Reach out to the tennis office directly to inquire.
- Pricing was rarely posted upfront
- Many directed us to contact individual pros or tennis directors directly to get a rate
- Evening and weekend slots are hard to lock down across every facility
- Booking can only be done by back and forth conversations on phone calls or emails
- No online scheduling available
- Two facilities — Wickertree and New Albany — have significant barriers to entry: a waiting list and a mandatory clinic enrollment requirement respectively
Issues such as these are why MyTennisLessons was started in the first place.
Getting Started
To find a coach near you in Nashville, enter your zip code at MyTennisLessons.com. You’ll see available coaches in your area with their locations, credentials, rates, and reviews — everything you need to make an informed choice before you book.