Greenwood Cemetery, Nashville

Name: Greenwood Cemetery
Address: Nashville, United States

#90 among attractions in Nashville

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Greenwood Cemetery is situated at 1428 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. When opened in 1888, it was only the second cemetery in Nashville for African Americans. ()

Coordinates: 36°8'42"N, 86°43'26"W

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Greenwood Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Tennessee Central Railway Museum, Lane Motor Museum.

2.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
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Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack
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1.8 miW
Museum, Scenic railroads, Specialty museum
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0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Lane Motor Museum, Nashville
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1.7 miN
Park, Lake
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Cemetery
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Bridge
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Bridge
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36°9'58"N • 86°43'30"W
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