Events
Enjoy a perfect outdoor day at Fort Negley Park during our Views and Brews event series! From 3 p.m. until dark on Saturdays, October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, gather your friends and family, and relax with live music, delicious food, craft beer, scenic views, and fascinating history. Wander the grounds of this Civil War-era fort, walk along the trails, and take in stunning skyline views of downtown Nashville.
Don’t miss this chance to relax, hang out with friends, connect with nature, and explore a part of Nashville’s history.
Recurring Events
Fossil Finders
This program is perfect for fossil enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Join a geologist volunteer the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Email us at FortNegley@nashville.gov to reserve your 30-minute time slot. No Fossil Finders in October. Join us for Fossils at the Fort on October 19th.
NCWRT
The Nashville Civil War Roundtable meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the third Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Join them for scholarly presentations
Nashville History Club
Join Nashville History Club each Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm for a deep dive on one facet of Nashville’s fascinating history. Authors and historians speak on topics covering everything from sports to historic neighborhoods to Civil Rights. Missed a program? Check out recordings here.
SUV
The Sons of Union Veterans meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the fourth Tuesday every other month from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Programs are open to all.
Guided Tours
Join us to learn about the rich 155+ year history of the park from one of our staff on July 29th and August 5th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Learn more here.
Guided Tours
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society – Nashville Chapter (AAGHS) holds meetings and workshops throughout the year. AAHGS exists to promote scholarly research and provide resources for historical and genealogical investigation, promotion, and preservation. Learn more here.