MetroConnect features tours of city projects led by and for Metro employees. These behind-the-scenes tours provide Metro General Government employees with professional development, a chance to meet colleagues across departments, and insights into what's happening at Metro. Our Sustainability Audit Checklist encourages Metro employees to turn inspiration into action by taking stock of how their workplace can go green.
MetroConnect is brought to you by the Department of General Services and Metro Human Resources. Read the 2024 MetroConnect Annual Report to learn more. Video recordings of past years' virtual tours can be found on our YouTube playlist. For questions or to request accommodation, contact Kevin Sykes at 615-626-1597 or kevin.sykes@nashville.gov.
2025 MetroConnect Tour Sites
For the 2025 MetroConnect season, there are 16 tours across 5 different sites. If you are a Metro employee, you may sign up for a tour by clicking the appropriate link below each tour description.
Sunnyside Mansion and Historical Commission
Visit the beautifully-renovated 1850's home of the Metro Historical Commission, located within Sevier Park. We will tour the historic property and archaeology lab while learning about civil war era artifacts found on the property, the role of the Historical Commission, the building restoration process, and more! Take a step back in time to learn about Nashville's history from the experts while touring the beautifully-restored building.
Friday, October 3, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Metro Water Walk: From Sewer to Soil
Enjoy a leisurely, guided stroll through a beautiful new greenway and park to exciting tour stops along Metro Water Services Central Reclamation Facility campus. Learn how the new Headworks facility keeps our drinking water and rivers safe and clean, how the Biosolids facility diverts waste and turns it into fertilizer, how native plants help with stormwater control and biodiversity, and much more about our fascinating water system. Plus, we will get to see a huge field of solar panels!
Wednesday, October 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Friday, October 31, 10-11 a.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Wednesday, November, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Sign up for waitlist
First Horizon Park: Home of the Nashville Sounds
Tour the LEED certified ballpark of our hometown minor league baseball team, the Nashville Sounds! We will get an insider’s tour of the clubhouse, locker room, ball field, control room, and more. We will also learn about the rich history of baseball at Sulphur Dell, the important role of the Metropolitan Sports Authority, and the sustainability features of this impressive ballpark.
Thursday, October 9, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Sign up here
Tuesday, October 21, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Wednesday, November 5,10:00-11:30 a.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Nashville Electric Service
We all pay our power bills but do we really understand how it all works? On this tour, we will get a first-hand look at how Nashville Electric Service keeps the lights on and manages the electrical grid. See the newly upgraded NES Control Center, walk through a substation, and more. This tour will be electric!
Tuesday, October 28, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Thursday, October 30, 10:00-11:30.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Thursday, November 6, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Sign up for waitlist
NDOT's Traffic Management Center
Nashville's first ever Traffic Management Center (TMC) launched in October 2024. Discover how the TMC keeps our city moving—delivering real-time updates, rapid maintenance response, and smoother travel for commuters, businesses, and tourists alike. This tour will give participants the inside scoop on how NDOT uses cutting-edge technology to keep traffic flowing!
Monday, October 20, 1-2 p.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Friday, October 24, 10-11 a.m. - Sign up for waitlist
Wednesday, October 29, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Sign up for waitlist