Fort Negley Park

01/30/2026

Due to persistent widespread power outages and continued travel safety concerns, Metro Parks facilities and offices will remain closed on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31, in the interest of staff and public safety.

01/28/2026

Due to persistent widespread power outages and continued travel safety concerns, Metro Parks facilities and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, in the interest of staff and public safety.

01/27/2026

Fort Negley Visitors Center will be closed again today (1/27). The Sons of Union Veterans meeting tonight will be rescheduled.

01/23/2026

Due to the snow, ice, and freezing rain event, Fort Negley Visitors Center is closed Saturday.

Fort Negley Park trails are open, but expect ice and snow. The parking lot may not be plowed.

For information on reopening and affected programs we will post updates on our:
· page: Facebook.com/fortnegleypark
· Instagram page: Instagram.com/fortnegley
· website: fortnegley.nashville.gov

12/19/2025

Parents: Need to get the family out of the house? Join us for an easy volunteer opportunity or a Winter Solstice Sunset Hike!

All activities start at the Fort Negley Visitors Center. For questions call or email: [email protected] / 615-862-8470

11/05/2025

November 8th don't miss a day packed with activities at Fort Negley Park.

9:00 am to Noon: Try your hand at knot-tying with Metro Parks Outdoor Recreation.

10:00 am to Noon: Catch the monthly Fossil Finders program where you can dig for fossils to take home and enjoy hands-on activities related to Nashville's fossilized ancient marine life.

10:00 am until complete: Help us plant flags at the entrance to the park to honor the 2771 free and enslaved laborers that were part of building Nashville's Union fortifications 163 years ago.

10:00 am to 3:00: The 10th Illinois will be camped upon Fort Negley once again. Come enjoy drilling and weapons demonstrations and see camp life in action.

PLUS... at Noon check out our neighbors at the Nashville City Cemetery and their program honoring Revolutionary War Veterans buried at the cemetery.

11/01/2025

Today's The "Friends Of Fort Negley" Views and Brews has been cancelled.

10/22/2025

Fossils at The Fort is taking place on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come out to this FREE event at Fort Negley Park to learn about Tennessee's ancient past through tours, discover and take home 400 million year old fossils, and so much more!

06/19/2025

Come out tonight 5:00-10:00 for Juneteenth615! In addition to performance stage, food trucks, and fireworks, the visitors center will be open, Fort Negley Park staff and Friends of Fort Negley Park members will be providing regular tours, and there will be fossil activities and stone splitting demonstrations. Don't miss this free celebratory event!

06/06/2025

Sat. morning 6/7! Join us for coffee, refreshments and a fascinating dive into the life and legacy of William Edmondson.

AAHGS Nashville
The "Friends Of Fort Negley"
Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture

05/24/2025

We wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Remember those that gave their lives in defense of our nation and in pursuit of a more perfect union.

A big thanks to Chip Huffman, Commander, Department of Tennessee with Mississippi, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for delivering our annual Memorial Day message. Sons of Union Veterans Camp #62 meets at Fort Negley this coming Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00 pm. Their programs are free and open to the public.

https://youtu.be/Oz6lpAEuIOs?si=I8YfzUr2BLN_nnpH

SUVCW - Fort Donelson Camp #62
SUVCW - Department of Tennessee
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War - National Organization
Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
The "Friends Of Fort Negley"

This message is brought to you by Fort Negley Park (Metro Parks) and Friends of Fort Negley Park with special guest Chip Huffman, Commander, Department of Te...