Fort Negley, built in 1862, is the largest inland masonry fort in the U.S. Nashville was the 2nd most fortified city during the War. Come by to find out why.
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Fort Negley
📍36°08′41.27″N, 86°46′29.45″W
There's no vegetation to strip away here. Fort Negley still looks incredible in LiDAR, because the geometry itself is the whole point.
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Don't miss a day packed with activities at @FortNegley on Saturday, November 8th.
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Join us at one of the many events taking place this weekend in the parks system. For more events and potential registration information please visit nashville.gov/parks.
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•9:00 to Noon: Try your hand at knot-tying with Metro Parks Outdoor Recreation
•10:00 to Noon: Catch the monthly Fossil Finders program where you can dig for fossils to take home and enjoy hands-on activities related to Nashville's fossilized ancient marine life.
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Fossils at The Fort is taking place at Fort Negley Park on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Come out tonight 5:00-10:00 for Juneteenth615! In addition to performance stage, food trucks, and fireworks, the visitors center will be open, park staff and @NegleyFriends will be providing regular tours, and there will be fossil activities and stone splitting demonstrations.
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All Metro Parks offices are closed in observance of Juneteenth today. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, June 20. Please join us at @FortNegley for the Juneteenth615 celebration from 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. tonight. Come enjoy live performances, history, and fireworks!
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It's almost time for @juneteenth615! Join us this Thursday, June 19th at @FortNegley.
For more information visit - juneteenth615.com/
A big thanks to Chip Huffman, Commander, Department of Tennessee with Mississippi, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for delivering our annual Memorial Day message.
Sons of Union Veterans Camp #62 meets at Fort Negley this coming Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00 pm. Their programs are free and open to the public.
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We wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Remember those that gave their lives in defense of our nation and in pursuit of a more perfect union.
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Celebrate the beginning of spring on the next Nashville Mustard Walk with Naturalist Joanna Brichetto. Stop by @FortNegley on Saturday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m. to see the marvelous bloom in person. RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot!
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Join us Saturday for Fossil Finders and a Nashville Mustard Walk!
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Two tours this Saturday!
3/1 11:00 - 1:00
Nashville Mustard Walk with naturalist Jo Brichetto and @NegleyFriends . Drop in anytime to learn about the golden flowers of the Nashville Mustard. They are tiny but together they are an amazing super bloom display.
0.2 mile
3/1 2:00 - 3:15
Descendant-led tour with Gary Burke. Gary is a long time volunteer and board member of our friends group. He’s also the descendant of Pvt. Peter Bailey of the 17th USCT and a laborer that built Fort Negley.
1.0 mile
Both tours are free and open to the public.
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