YMCA – Northwest

The facilities are cleaner than other Y’s in Nashville. This particular Y serves as a community center for 37 218. Staff is helpful and patrons are helpful too.

Because I have to workout harder than most, I decided to joined the Y. Although Northwest is not my preferred Y in Middle Tennessee, I do enjoy the group fitness classes here. The group exercise classes are perfect for all fitness levels, from beginner to advanced and even those awkward individuals who lack rhythm & coordination. Unfortunately this facility gets three stars due to the poor conditions of the female locker room and shower area. IT IS DISGUSTING! Some people do not have home training!!! Large water puddles on the floor, food left on the floor (i.g. Cheetos, french fries, chicken bones, dirty diaper under the bench, etc), weave in the sink and on the floor, plastic bags left in the shower stalls and on the floor, outdated lockers, and the smell of mold, musk, funk, and cheap perfume– just to name a few. The other issue with this Y (that will never be tolerated at other Ys) is the groups of teenagers who are unattended and allowed to hang in the locker rooms on their CELL PHONES taking selfies while people are changing. (WTH) Overall a good «social» gym, but be sure to bring a good lock to secure your belongings.