• The remains of Fort Negley are located on a high hill south of downtown Nashville at the confluence of Interstates 65 and 40 and adjacent to the Adventure...
  • Fort Negley was a fortification built by Union troops after the capture of Nashville, Tennessee during the American Civil War, located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km)...
  • Fort Negley is at the heart of Nashville, both the capital and largest city in middle Tennessee, and it remains one of the most historic locations to visit in the...
  • During the Battle of Nashville, December 15 and 16, 1864, Fort Negley’s artillery aided in driving off General Hood’s forces.
  • Fort Negley was saved from total decay by citizens of Nashville who wanted to preserve their history.
  • Fort Negley Nashville is recognized as one of the best things to do in Nashville It’s frequented by a huge audience of travelers all year long because this...
  • At first, Fort Negley was Nashville’s Ellis Island and represented African American freedom from slavery, but after the war it became a powerful symbol of...
  • In 2004 Fort Negley was reopened to the public on the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville; it was designated a local Historic Landmark District in 2005.
  • Old-line residents of Nashville long knew Fort Negley as “The Yankee Fort.” Fort Negley was built by the Union Army in 1862 during the Civil War to protect the city...
  • We are proud that Fort Negley Park will join the list of landmarks that Historic Nashville has successfully assisted in preserving over the years such as the Ryman...