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 10 am to noon.
NCWRT
The Nashville Civil War Roundtable meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the third Monday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm. Join them for scholarly presentations
Arts & Music at Wedgewood-Houston
Arts & Music at Wedgewood-Houston is South Nashville’s monthly art walk. Each first Saturday, beginning at 6pm join hundreds of others to visit over a dozen venues within walking distance
SUV
The Sons of Union Veterans meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the fourth Monday every other month from 7 pm to 8 pm. Programs are open to all.
Guided Tours
Join us the second Saturday of each month at 2pm to learn about the rich 155+ year history of the park from one of our staff! Click here to learn more.
Upcoming Events
Fossil Finders
Saturday, February 8th from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Interested in fossil hunting but don’t know where to start? Join Fossil Finders the second Saturday each month* to begin your fossil hunt or just to learn more. Geologists and other experts will be on hand to guide your search, answer questions and lead hands-on activities. Although not required to successfully find fossils you are encouraged to bring your own digging hand tools.
*Weather Permitting
Nashville Civil War Roundtable
Tuesday, February 18th at 7:00 pm
Dr. Tim Johnson, historian/author, Lipscomb University – “For Duty and Honor: Tennessee’s Mexican war Experience”
Join Nashville Civil War Roundtable each month to enjoy in depth scholarly presentations from invited guests. All programs are free and open to the public, but the group encourages membership to sustain their educational efforts. Annual dues along with proceeds from the used book sale support programming and local preservation causes.
Sons of Union Veterans Meeting
Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 pm
Fort Donelson Camp No. 62, Sons of Union Veterans, meets at Fort Negley Visitors Center on the fourth Tuesday every other month. All programs are free and open to the public.
Guided Walking Tours
Join us the second Saturday of each month at 2 pm to learn about the 90 year story of Fort Negley Park including the 155 year-old historic Fort Negley. Join us for the one mile guided walking tour led by a staff historian. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.