When is Fort Negley open?
Mon closed; Tue 12–3 PM; Wed 12–4 PM; Thu closed; Fri 12–4 PM; Sat 9 AM–4 PM; Sun closed.
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MuseumNew Heights District
Fort Negley
- 4.5744 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Fort Negley is a historic Civil War-era fortress and interpretive museum set within a spacious park, offering a reflective atmosphere and panoramic views of Nashville. Visitors can explore preserved earthworks, museum exhibits about the site's history and restoration, and walking trails—great for photography, learning, and casual nature walks.
Quick answers
Fort Negley in short
When is the best time to visit Fort Negley?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Where is Fort Negley?
1100 Fort Negley Blvd,Nashville, TN 37203.
Right now · 3:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Tue 12 pm.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
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- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 40%
- Wind
- 2mph
- 4pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 12–3 PM
- wednesday
- 12–4 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 12–4 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- Closed
Where and how
- 1 Fort Negley
- 2 Sudekum Planetarium · 6 min
- 3 Adventure Science Center · 6 min
- 4 Deir Cafe · 10 min
- 5 The Green Light Bar · 10 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 744 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Historic landmarks
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
Around New Heights District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Sudekum PlanetariumMuseum · 6 min walk
Adventure Science CenterMuseum · 6 min walk
Good nowDeir CafeCafé · 10 min walk
The Green Light BarBar · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Jacket 4 pm–5 pm. Rain shell 4 pm–5 pm. Waterproof shoes 4 pm–5 pm.
JacketFrom 4 pm
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellFrom 4 pm
Waterproof shoesFrom 4 pm
UmbrellaFrom 4 pm