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Best Sauna & Cold Plunge in Nashville & Franklin (2026 Guide)
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Nashville's sauna and cold plunge scene has grown fast: a big social bathhouse in Wedgewood-Houston, an outdoor backyard sauna in East Nashville, private studios in Green Hills and 12South, and a strong cluster down in Franklin and Williamson County. This guide covers the best options around the metro, with real prices from studios' own websites and Google ratings.
The Quick Answer
For a private, spa-style visit in Williamson County, go to sēk Sauna Studio in Franklin. For a social sauna and cold plunge session in town, go to Framework in Wedgewood-Houston or East Nashville. For a bathhouse, go to Holiday. A single session around Nashville runs about $29 to $60, and unlimited plans run about $109 to $299 a month.
| Studio | Area | Best for | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| sēk Sauna Studio (Top pick) | Franklin | Private rooms | 5.0 (289) |
| Holiday Salon & Bathhouse | East Nashville | Bathhouse | 4.9 (176) |
| Framework | Wedgewood-Houston | Social sauna | 4.9 (133) |
| Pause Green Hills | Green Hills | Private suite + float | 4.8 (154) |
| Contrast Club | Green Hills | Private contrast studio | 5.0 (19) |
Top Pick: sēk Sauna Studio (Franklin)
sēk Sauna Studio. A woman-owned wellness studio (pronounced "seek") at 1201 Liberty Pike in Franklin, minutes from Cool Springs, where every therapy happens in your own private room. There are four: Sunlighten infrared sauna in a solo pod (30 minutes) or a cabin that seats up to three (40 minutes), red light therapy, full-body pressotherapy compression and a cold plunge held at 42°F. Do the sauna and then the plunge and you have a private contrast session, with a recovery lounge and a Vitamin C shower afterward.
As of November 2026, its website lists sauna, red light and pressotherapy at about $60 a session (full-body red light $85), the cold plunge at $30, memberships from $99 a month, and an Intro Week Pass of 4 sessions in 7 days for $99. It's open seven days, was named Best Day Spa in Williamson Source's Williamson's Best awards in 2025 and 2026, and is rated 5.0 across 289 Google reviews, the most-reviewed studio on this list. Parking is free. sēk is a Verified studio on Contrast Therapy Finder, which means it pays for a verified listing with us.
How Much Does a Sauna and Cold Plunge Cost in Nashville?
A single session costs about $29 to $60. Framework East Nashville Backyard lists $29 on weekdays, Framework Wedgewood-Houston and Contrast Club list $35, Ph7 Recovery lists $45, and sēk lists $60. Unlimited plans run from $109 a month at Ph7 and $180 at Contrast Club to $299 at FORM Wellness. Prices are as of November 2026, from studios' own websites. Compare cities on our sauna and cold plunge prices page.
Best Sauna and Cold Plunge in Franklin and Williamson County
sēk Sauna Studio (Franklin). Private infrared, red light, pressotherapy and a 42°F plunge, with a $99 intro week. See above.
The Sweat Shack (Franklin). Sauna bathing with infrared heat, followed by a cold plunge. Rated 4.9 across 52 reviews.
Urban Sweat Nolensville. Infrared sauna, red light and cold plunge, rated 5.0 across 36 reviews.
Best Sauna and Cold Plunge in Nashville
Framework, Wedgewood-Houston Flagship. Seven saunas, thirteen cold plunge tubs and a café upstairs. A session is $35 on weekdays and $55 on weekends, and first-timers can get a $79 intro week.
Holiday Salon & Bathhouse. A Finnish-inspired bathhouse, salon and spa in a 100-year-old factory in East Nashville, with sauna, infrared, cold plunge and steam.
Framework, East Nashville Backyard. Outdoor sauna and cold plunges, $29 on weekdays and $39 on weekends.
Contrast Club (Green Hills). A private cold plunge and sauna space, $35 for a 60-minute visit or $180 a month unlimited.
FORM Wellness. Sauna sessions from $50 and a $20 cold plunge on 12th Avenue South.
Also in Nashville: Pause Green Hills and Pause West Nashville for private infrared, plunge and float, Ritual Community Sauna in East Nashville for traditional and infrared sauna, Urban Sweat WEHO, SweatHouz Germantown and beem Light Sauna Green Hills. MoSauna brings a mobile wood-fired sauna to private parties and pop-ups.
Around the Metro
East of town, Degree Wellness in Mt. Juliet has private suites with infrared sauna and cold plunge. North of town, Ph7 Recovery in Hendersonville covers sauna, cold plunge and compression for $45 a visit or $109 a month.
Social Sauna or Private Room?
Nashville has both. Pick a social sauna (Framework, Holiday) if you want to go with friends and make an afternoon of it. Pick a private room (sēk, Contrast Club, Pause) if you'd rather have the space to yourself. Not sure about the order? Read sauna before or after a cold plunge.
Tips for Your First Nashville Session
- Use an intro offer. sēk and Framework both list intro weeks.
- Go on a weekday. Framework's weekday price is lower than its weekend price.
- Pack right. Here's what to bring.
Want a Home Setup Too?
For home, the Sun Home Cold Plunge Vertical and an infrared sauna like the Sun Home Equinox 2-Person make a strong pair, and a Lumaflex Essential adds red light. See what a home setup really costs.
Find All Nashville Studios
See every sauna and cold plunge studio we list around Nashville and Franklin on our Nashville metro page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I do a sauna and cold plunge in Franklin, TN?
sēk Sauna Studio on Liberty Pike has private infrared sauna rooms and a 42°F cold plunge, and The Sweat Shack in Franklin pairs sauna with a cold plunge.
How much does a sauna session cost in Nashville?
About $29 to $60 for a single session, with unlimited plans from about $109 to $299 a month, as of November 2026.
Is there a social sauna in Nashville?
Yes. Framework in Wedgewood-Houston has seven saunas and thirteen cold plunge tubs, and its East Nashville Backyard is outdoors.
Wes Francis
Founder of Contrast Therapy Finder, the directory of sauna, cold plunge and contrast therapy studios across the U.S. About CTF
