I've been to many CF gyms in Nashville. Rising Sun is by far the most welcoming community in my experience. So much so, that after building my own home gym and quitting, I re-joined shortly after because I missed the camaraderie, energy, and community that you can only get at Rising Sun. If all of this wasn't enough, the programming is approachable for those just starting off/need to scale, and can be extremely challenging even for athletes at the top of their game. I highly recommend this gym for the skeptical and/or critical fitness novice, and to the seasoned Crossfitter. The facility and equipment is well-maintained, the coaches are kind, helpful, and fun. What are you waiting for!?

I’ve tried CrossFit in the past and it hasn’t worked for me but I love it at Rising Sun! It’s more about the community and they’re very welcoming. Kyle is super into helping you achieve your goals and does a great job keeping you on track and making small, easily achievable goals to feel successful along the way! Hands down the best gym I’ve been to in the last decade

What really makes Rising Sun stand out is Kyle's intentional programming; while here you will benefit from all of the usual CrossFit benefits like great community and lots of encouragement, I believe it is the smart and intentional programing that will let you see faster consistent results for your effort. This gym is fantastic!

Knowledgeable, welcoming, and accommodating to those trying to get back into it. Very low pressure comparatively to other gyms. Getting stronger, more flexible, and fitter every day!

This place is great! The team makes sure all the athletes are safe and taken care of. Kyle goes out of his way to make sure your getting the most out of your time with them! I highly recommend this gym

The welcoming vibes, fantastic staff and data-based approach to fitness make this the best gym in Nashville. I’ve made more progress here in a year than I did at other gyms in 5+ years of training. 10/10 would recommend!

Unparalleled training and coaching. Great, supportive community. Excellent facility. Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced athlete, Rising Sun will help you get stronger, leaner and healthier. The coaches really work with you to prevent injury or help you scale up or down the difficulty of workouts to make them the right fit for you. The group fitness atmosphere will encourage you to push yourself harder while you're having fun.

Excellent crossfit gym in East Nashville, but I'd honestly drive from anywhere else in town to attend, which I do! When I moved from East to Donelson it was tempting to find a new gym in my new area, but the community that exists at Rising Sun is so welcoming and familial that I wouldn't want to work out anywhere else.

Seriously the best gym. I started as a complete beginner two years ago, but the coaches, programming and awesome atmosphere really encouraged me to make ‘going to the gym’ part of my everyday routine. Couldn’t recommend more.

Highly recommend Rising Sun if you’re looking for personal training or nutritional guidance. Kyle makes it a priority to meet with members to discuss fitness & nutritional goals and what is required to achieve them. I primarily worked with Coach Jesse, who designed a great program that was individualized based on what I was looking to achieve (gain muscle). He was cognizant of what muscle groups required additional focus and strengthened these targets by introducing a multitude of exercises that always kept me on my toes. Throughout the sessions, Jesse was always ready to answer any questions whether it was related to the exercise or just an off-topic health item. In my first two months of personal training, I gained 15-20lb of muscle with noticeable muscle growth in my shoulders, chest, and quads. Very happy with the results and can gladly say Rising Sun is a 5-star gym based on results, training, and community.

Great coaching even better community! If you’ve been thinking about trying CrossFit, or just want to up your fitness game, couldn’t recommend Rising Sun enough. All classes are designed for a mixture of levels, if you want to obsess over the leaderboard and compete there’s competition for you, if you just want to move your body and get the heart rate up then there’s something for you too. The coaches are great at adapting the class for your ability so you get the maximum outcome. Community is great too, made some good friends here, which was great as a new person moving to the area. Makes the workouts all that bit better

Love the coaches and the intentional programming here. The workouts are structured with purpose, and they schedule different cycles to improve different lifts/skills/muscle groups, throughout the year, which results in a challenging and balanced approach to fitness. From a personal side, the coaches foster a truly welcoming and encouraging community where we drive each other to be the best versions of ourselves. Whether you’re in town for the weekend or you live here, stop by—this place is awesome.

I was very nervous about starting CrossFit. Kyle, the owner, was very friendly and reassuring, he recommended me to start the 5-class beginner ramp up program and let me tell you, it was worth every penny! just finished the 5 class program today and I really enjoy every minute of it! I was VERY pleased with my coach Nate. He did a fantastic job of explaining the techniques, and ensuring my body mechanics was executed properly and SAFELY. He was very encouraging and knows when to push me past my comfort zone and knows when to back off. Would highly recommend to get Nate as your coach if you’re a beginner like me! 10/10! Very excited to start the CrossFit group classes!

Best CrossFit gym ever! Kyle and his team are amazing and super encouraging. Everyone is so nice and inspiring. Highly recommended to everyone!

Rising Sun Fitness is a top-notch stand-alone crossfit gym in East Nashville that offers a great workout experience. With a knowledgeable and friendly team of coaches, led by owner Kyle, and challenging metcons, you'll get the results you're looking for. The supportive community of members creates a positive environment for growth and progress. The gym also has a wide range of functional fitness classes, equipment, and accessories to make your workouts efficient and effective. Whether you're a seasoned crossfit enthusiast or just starting out, Rising Sun Fitness is the great choice for anyone looking to improve their fitness.

This is a FANTASTIC gym. The workout program is so well designed and I am motivated to come every day. The hours are ideal for any schedule I have in my week, and the gym is clean and comfortable to workout in. It is a gym free of judgment and Kyle and the coaching team are on point with their guidance. The best fitness investment I could have made, and well worth the sore muscles!

I love CrossFit Rishing Sun. Seriously. The workouts are challenging, varied, and programmed to make you stronger. I love the variation of lifting, accessory work, and high intensity work. The coaches train for all levels, are attentive to injury prevention, and want to see you crush your goals. The best part – the fellow gym members! They are friendly, encouraging, and will happily join you for a beer on the weekends. Oh, and the space and shirts are awesome.

I LOVE this gym! I’ve been going regularly for a few years now and the programming is top notch! Very well thought out with specific goals in mind and lots of focus on accessory training as well. Trainers are knowledgeable and stress safety, good technique, and positive attitudes. CFRS is like a second family at this point and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else!

Love rising sun! I joined this gym in March 2021 and I’ve been hooked since day one. The coaches here are so knowledgeable and know how to work with all levels of fitness. They focus more on making sure your doing the movements right and correct and really help you work on building up good technique. The community that is here also is unmatched. I’m so thankful to have found this gym! Made Nashville home for me very fast

Awesome place with extremely knowledgeable and encouraging trainers. I’ve been a member for a couple of years now and couldn’t recommend this place enough. Kyle and Tina are incredible and have changed my life. The other members are wonderful and make a point to help push each other through tough workouts. DSP has a welcoming and comfortable environment and a great place to get the most out of your workout.

Coaches are extremely knowledgeable and genuinely want you to do your best. I had an existing injury when I joined a few months ago and all coaches were informed and worked on modifications for me. Correct form is monitored closely and there’s lots of one on one feedback during class. And I completely agree with previous reviews that members are very welcoming. Highly recommend!

In town for business. Gym was very accommodating for drop-ins. Great coaching and programming with awesome equipment. Would definitely recommend.

Great gym with a personal touch and attentive trainers who will modify workouts for all fitness levels. The mix of Olympic lifting, traditional weightlifting and cardio in the workouts keeps it interesting and challenging.

I give Crossfit Rising Sun 5 stars because that’s the most you can give. When I compare them to other businesses and service providers that I think are 5 stars, Crossfit Rising Sun gets 10 stars. Great programming with strength emphasis and good mix of Crossfit skills. Scaling options provided, and encouraged, for all athletic levels. Coaches are knowledgeable and helpful. Members and coaches are friendly and welcoming. Great environment for someone just starting, more serious Crossfitters and everything in between. And, they're not just Crossfit. They offer Individual Design (which is great for my wife that needs to build up strength before jumping into regular WOD's), functional bodybuilding and burn classes. After being away from Crossfit for several years, I'm very happy I found Crossfit Rising Sun and highly recommend them.

If you're new to or interested in getting into CrossFit (especially if you're wanting to do CrossFit as a casual person), Rising Sun is the best place to go. The trainers/staff are all welcoming, friendly, and most importantly, are trained professionals (plus, the coaching they provide helps a ton when it comes to improving form, technique, etc.). Fellow Rising Sub CrossFit attendees are friendly, respectful, and an overall cool group of people. Nice, quality equipment. Overall, it's a great community.

Love this gym! Kyle and Alison who run it are fantastic as are all the coaches! It is clean and well set up. Class caps mean you get plenty of focus from the coaches during classes and it is great for everyone from beginners to advanced athletes.