Best Place for Cuddles: The Catio Cat Lounge

Another Nashville location on the top of the visit list! If you are in the market for a cat to bring into your home, or just feeling the need to snuggle some kitties, you need to take a day in Nashville to visit the Catio Cat Lounge. Close to Oprymills at 2416 Music Valley Dr, you can make it a day with a trip to the mall or any other close location as well-- that is if you don't get lost in the multiple antique stores in the same strip!

I discovered the Catio with my boyfriend while trying to find a cat cafe in Nashville. While this is definitely more of a lounge, there are beverages that patrons can buy to take into the lounge area. The prices are also relatively cheap for the number of cats to love-- $6 for a half-hour and $12 for a full hour. We decided to just take on a half-hour of Catio time, and it was incredibly worth it. Walking into the area, there are plenty of places for both cats and humans to curl up. I was immediately greeted by a former stray cat as well as an attendant that introduced the rugged kitty as Blackie. She was helpful throughout our stay, informing us of the names of resident cats but allowing us to roam around to play with grown cats and rambunctious kittens. 

With a friendly staff and even friendlier cats? The Catio Cat Lounge is an amazing place to visit for a cuddle puddle of cats or some much-needed kitten time-- or, of course, a potential adoption. If you're planning a day trip to Music City, take a detour to Nashville's (currently only) cat lounge.