Department Name

Fort Negley

VISIT

-- Site Rules

soldierFort Negley is a sensitive and fragile historic site. By abiding by these requirements, you help ensure the fort is protected for future generations.

  • Metal detectors, relic hunting and digging are strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. (Metro Ordinances 11.24.30, 13.24.490)
  • Stay on designated paths and boardwalks.
  • Do not climb on or otherwise disturb stonework. Some walls are unstable. Disturbing them puts your safety—and the integrity of the site—at risk.
  • Drugs and alcohol are prohibited.
  • Please place all trash in containers or carry it with you.

-- Directions

~Located Near Downtown Nashville~

From the North: Take I-65 South to exit 81 Wedgewood, turn right onto Wedgewood Ave. At the first stopligh, turn right onto 8th Avenue S. Turn right onto Chestnut St. Turn left onto Fort Negley Blvd, Fort Negley is on the right.

From the South: Take I-65 North to exit 81 Wedgewood, turn left onto Wedgewood Ave. At the second stoplight, turn right onto 8th Avenue S. Turn right onto Chestnut St. Turn left onto Fort Negley Blvd, Fort Negley is on the right.

From the East or the West: Take I-24 or I-40 East to I-65, then follow the directions from the North.

From Downtown: Take 8th Avenue South until it intersects Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Fort Negley Blvd.

Map of Fort Negley

-- Group Tours

groupFort Negley staff offers guided tours of the fort for groups for FREE during visitor center operating hours.  Minimum group of 15 persons required, maximum 60.  The paved path to and from the fort is one-half mile in length and includes some steep inclines.

Reservations required.  Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Tour guidelines:

  • Guided group tours are available with reservations.
  • Please make reservations at least one month in advance. 
  • We may be unable to accommodate groups that arrive without a reservation.
  • Arrive on time.
  • Please call if arriving late or cancelling
  • No backpacks, drinks, food, or gum allowed in the Visitors Center.

Make a Reservation

Contact Fort Negley staff at (615) 862-8470 or fortnegley@nashville.gov.