• Fort Negley was a fortification built by Union troops after the capture of Nashville, Tennessee during the American Civil War, located approximately 2 miles...
  • Fort Negley was the largest fortification built by the occupying Union Army in Nashville and the largest inland stone fort built during the Civil War.
  • Nashville’s Fort Negley was built for war, and construction began in 1862. Union officers considered the stone fortress a show of strength and military might.
  • Just over a mile south of Nashville’s downtown is Fort Negley Park, an urban greenspace that occupies the Civil War site of “Fort Negley.”
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Fort Negley Restoration Project. The Battle of Nashville strong-hold finally gets opened to the public after more than 60 years. ... Virtual Tour of Fort Negley.
  • Union forces occupied Nashville and Fort Negley until September. At that time, the army dismantled the majority of Nashville’s defenses.
  • History buffs will especially love Fort Negley in Nashville! This lovingly preserved fort was built in 1862 as a stronghold during the Civil War.
  • Fort Negley is also very easy to find. Simply follow the signs to the Adventure Science Museum, off Exit 81, on I-65, south of downtown Nashville.