View of Nashville from Fort Negley Fort Negley was the largest inland fort in the Civil War and is currently being maintained as a semi ruin. Only parts of the walls of the fort are still standing, but there has been effort made into developing the area with an educational center being made and boardwalks made for walking trails. There's also a good panorama of Nashville from the top of the hill the fort is on. Reenactors brave the cold for the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Nashville For most people until recently they weren't even aware what was at the top of the hill as the area had been blocked off and was right behind the Adventure Science Center and next to the now defunct Greer Stadium. With Greer Stadium recently being slated to be redeveloped, hopefully Fort Negley will benefit from more educational funding. The fort boasts a nice visitors center, walking trails around the fort, and a fossil program on the weekends. It's an interesting historic site just because of the condition it's been left in. Also a great place to take kids as it's not too daunting of a walk.
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AuthorA librarian who likes to travel and experience life. CategoriesArchives
June 2022
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