Fort Negley, Nashville

Name: Fort Negley
Address: 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, 37203, United States
Telephone: (615) 862-8470

#140 among attractions in Nashville

Park, Relax in park, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Fort Negley (address: 1100 Fort Negley Blvd) is a place located in Nashville (Tennessee state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 610 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 36°8'42"N latitude and 86°46'29"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fort Negley is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Lafayette Street & 4th Avenue South Westbound (bus, 14 min walk), Riverfront (train, 31 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Adventure Science Center (museum, 3 min walk), Herschel Greer Stadium (sport venue, 4 min walk), All Seasons Gardening and Brewing Supply Co. (brewery, 6 min walk).

Elevation: 610 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°8'42"N, 86°46'29"W

Address

1100 Fort Negley BlvdSouth Nashville (8th Ave South)Nashville 37203 United States

Contact

(615) 862-8470

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Fort Negley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena.

0.9 miN
Exhibits tracing the music genre's roots
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum stands as a Mecca for country music enthusiasts and a must-visit destination for tourists. This iconic establishment, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the evolving history...
1 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a beacon of culture and creativity. Housed in what was once the city's main post office, this museum has been transformed into a premier art destination that offers an ever-changing...
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Ryman Auditorium stands as a beacon of live music heritage. Known affectionately as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this iconic venue has a rich history that resonates with the sounds of legends past and present.
1 miN
Indoor facility for sports and concerts
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
26 min walk • Bridgestone Arena is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.
1.1 miN
Museum
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Nashville
27 min walk • The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is an American hall of fame which honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers, and sports executives for their contributions to sports in the state of Tennessee.
~700 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
4 min walk • Herschel Greer Stadium was a Minor League Baseball park in Nashville, Tennessee, on the grounds of Fort Negley, an American Civil War fortification, approximately two miles south of the city's downtown district.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville
31 min walk • Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is a motorsport racetrack located at the Nashville Fairgrounds near downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The track is the second-oldest continually operating track in the United States. The track held NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup races from 1958 to 1984.
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville
27 min walk • The Ascend Amphitheater is an open-air event venue located on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. It is set inside the Metro Riverfront Park. The amphitheater seats 2,300 in fixed seating, and 4,500 on the lawn, with a total capacity of 6,800.
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
27 min walk • The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a concert hall in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Ground was broken on December 3, 2003. The center formally opened on September 9, 2006, with a gala concert conducted by Leonard Slatkin and broadcast by PBS affiliates throughout the state.
~570 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Adventure Science Center, Nashville
3 min walk • Adventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science.
0.7 miN
Monuments and statues
Stix, Nashville
19 min walk • Stix is a public art installation or sculpture at Korean Veterans Boulevard and 8th Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. It was designed by Christian Moeller, and erroneously reported to be an homage to the Native Americans who owned the land prior to European settlers. "Actually, that was not my original intent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Negley?

Nearby attractions include Adventure Science Center, Nashville (3 min walk), Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville (4 min walk), All Seasons Gardening and Brewing Supply Co., Nashville (6 min walk), Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville (8 min walk).

How to get to Fort Negley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Negley:

Bus

Lafayette Street & 4th Avenue South Westbound • Lines: 18 (14 min walk)
Fulton Station Outbound • Lines: 18 (16 min walk)

Train

Riverfront (31 min walk)