Hillcrest Kennel and Grooming
Sources
- Reviews read
- 155 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #32 of 48 in Nashville
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Hillcrest Kennel and Grooming’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Small Dogs Up to 30 lbs. Climate-controlled indoor/outdoor run, multiple daily outdoor sessions, bedding and food provided or bring your own. $46 / day ... $60 / day Dog Daycare Full-day play for social dogs. Perfect for busy Nashville workdays or a break from being alone at home while you're at work. $20 / day”Open their price page ↗
Hillcrest Kennel and Grooming is a pet boarding in Nashville, TN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 155 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #32 of 48 in Nashville. Its website lists boarding from $46–$60 per night and daycare from $20 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
About this place
One of Nashville's most established kennels. We provide top notch 5 star boarding and grooming services. Hands on staff, delivering personalized care for your pet. Open 7 days a week including holidays.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $46–$60/night
- Daycare rate
- $20/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Nashville
- #32 of 48
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (155)
- From downtown
- 6.4 mi
- Neighborhood
- Madison
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Their words
“Dogs need current DHLPP, Rabies, and Bordetella (within 6 months).”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/
Their words
“Altered and unaltered dogs are both welcome. Females may not board while in heat, and intact males board for an additional $10 per day.”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/dog-boarding-nashville
Operations6 of 21 published
Their words
“Climate-controlled indoor/outdoor run, multiple daily outdoor sessions, bedding and food provided or bring your own.”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/dog-boarding-nashville
Their words
“Climate-controlled indoor/outdoor run, multiple daily outdoor sessions, bedding and food provided or bring your own.”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/dog-boarding-nashville
Their words
“Climate-controlled indoor/outdoor run, multiple daily outdoor sessions, bedding and food provided or bring your own.”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/dog-boarding-nashville
Their words
“Are your boarding runs climate-controlled? Yes, all runs are indoor/outdoor and fully climate-controlled”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/dog-boarding-nashville
Their words
“Do I need to bring food for my dog? We provide food, bedding, toys, and treats. You're welcome to bring your own food if your pet has dietary preferences.”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/dog-boarding-nashville
Their words
“Or request a reservation online”hillcrestkennelandgrooming.com/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is by 9:00 AMStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is billed per day, starting the day the dog arrivesStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 9:00 AM counts the departure day as an additional dayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Not accepting high-anxiety dogs, dog-reactive dogs or escape artistsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Welcomes unaltered pets; females may not board in heatStated on their website
- Cats
- Cat condos in a quiet area separate from the dog runsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $32–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2020-10-23 |
| 2021 | $32–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-02 |
| 2023 | $38–$48/night | — | Archived page, 2023-10-01 |
| 2024 | $46–$60/night | $22/day | Archived page, 2024-11-01 |
| Now | $46–$60/night | $20/day | Their website, 2026-09-07 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7–9 AM, 4–5 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 7–9 AM, 4–5 PM
- Thu
- 7–9 AM, 4–5 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 7–8 AM, 3–4 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BNA · Nashville International
- 9.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 5 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
3541 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
6.4 miles from downtown Nashville · Madison · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hillcrest Kennel and Grooming, Nashville, TN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/nashville-tn/hillcrest-kennel-and-grooming/Similar places near Nashville
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