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.
NCWRT
The Nashville Civil War Roundtable meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the third Tuesday 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 Tuesday every other month from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Programs are open to all.
Guided Tours
Join us the third Saturday of each month at 9:30am to learn about the rich 155+ year history of the park from one of our staff! Click here to learn more.
Upcoming Events
Nashville Civil War Roundtable
Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00pm
Greg Biggs, author/historian
“Logistics for William T. Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign”
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. *Masks Are Required Inside Fort Negley Visitors Center
Guided Walking Tours
Saturday, January 22nd from 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join us to learn about the story of Fort Negley Park. From a tree top oasis outside early 19th century Nashville, to an imposing fortress guarding the Union stronghold, to restoration and neglect, and its recent addition to UNESCO sites of memory we’ll cover it all on a one-mile guided walking tour. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Approximately 1.5 hours.
*Limited Space – RSVP to FortNegley@nashville.gov
Sons of Union Veterans Meeting
Tuesday, January 25th at 6:00pm
Fort Donelson Camp No. 62, Sons of Union Veterans, meets at Fort Negley Visitors Center on the fourth Tuesday every other month. Begins at 6:00 pm with a business meeting followed by a presentation. All programs are free and open to the public.
Fossil Finders
Saturday, February 12th at 10am
Our volunteer geologist will lead your group in a guided exploration of the fossil collection area next to the visitors center. Learn about the 400 million year old marine fossils found in Nashville and even take some home with you.
Sign up today for your 30-minute guided session at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, or 10:30 am.
Although not required to successfully find fossils you are encouraged to bring your own digging hand tools.
*Limited Space – RSVP to FortNegley@nashville.gov
Soldiers For Freedom Tour
Saturday, February 12th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
RSVP Required. Limited Space – RSVP to FortNegley@nashville.gov
Join Fort Negley Park staff for a guided tour focusing on the site’s rich African American heritage. The one-mile long walking tour will include discussions on why enslaved, free, and self-emancipated people came to Saint Cloud Hill and how their contributions to the war effort directly impacted the creation of United States Colored Regiments, the Confederacy’s defeat, and the end of the slavery.