Its about a half mile walk around the fort. You can walk around the top part too. Theres several areas blocked off where the fort is falling down which is sad. There are signs up saying they are working on it and doing archeological digs. Thats good! We didnt have much time so I didnt get to spend any time reading the signs or looking inside the visitor building. I took pictures of the signs to read later. They also have an electric fence up in one area to keep the sheep in they have on the property.

This park is cool and historic, has really cool views of the city. I really enjoyed coming here. I was pretty disappointed though when we arrived and the park was in some significant disrepair. Some of the decking was in really bad shape, and because of that some of the paths and viewing spots were closed off to visitors. Which could totally defeat the reason for coming to the park in the first place. I hope that can be fixed soon.

This is a fascinating place to visit, however the fort itself is in ruins and what little stonework is visible is walled off with wooden barriers. If youre visiting for the (excellent) view of the Nashville skyline, take the left part of the loop and the trail up to the top of the hill. There are several wooden outlooks built at the top of the fort and with a few shade trees there as well.

I visited the fort on a Sunday, the visitor center was close, but you can still walk around the park and enjoy the vistas and views of the city of Nashville and surroundings. Fort Negley was a fortification built by Union troops after the capture of Nashville, Tennessee during the American Civil War, located approximately 2 miles south of the city center. It was the largest inland fort built in the United States during the war.

I nice place to go for an evening walk. Pretty views of the city and the surrounding country side. The historic aspect is interesting if youre into that kind of thing but its more of a ruin than anything these days. The condition of the fort itself has certainly degraded over the decades but its a nice place to walk.

The best burgers! Doug and the gang give you great food with a smile. Things are different with Covid (no eat in) but the food is just a great as always. Support this local gem.

My personal favorite skyline view only a short walk or bike up super rewarding and peaceful... don’t get lost there at night though because there are big shepherding dogs that will knock a fright into you.. sometimes you can catch the herds of goats that the dogs wrangle maintaining the grounds too . So cool :-)

Super cool place to learn and good views of the Nashville Skyline.

Awesome place for a field trip! Especially a good place for homeschoolers, and you can dig for fossils there ️

Like many historical site, the Civil buff, will totally love this place. However the average tourists will probably not,

Unique mix of history and nature, very interesting fort and great views of the city after a brief hike up to the top. My family enjoyed it!

There are some impressive views of downtown from here. There are also some historical markers around that detail the history of this place, and the trail offers a nice jog. However, thats about it to this place.

Really cool insight into Nashvilles Civil War history. The fort has three levels or defense layers, which still can be seen, although the condition is in a state of disrepair.

Such a beautiful place, I absolutely love it here.

Beautiful views of Nashville. We had to do the walking part pretty quickly because of an approaching storm.The video in visitors center does a good job explaining why and how it came about.

Beautiful historic site took one star as it’s not maintained or a restored site

Nice park and the people at the visitor center were really helpful. Bring some form of shade, though. It was hot outside when I walking on the trail, and a few areas had no overhead trees.

Hidden gem in the heart of the city.Drove by on a weekday and decided to turn the car around to check out why there was a fortress in the middle of the city. Was incredibly pleased to find out it was a beautiful park with a 360 degree view at the top. Seeing both the hills on the outskirts of town and the skyline while standing in one place is breathtaking.I was able to read some amazing history of the fort’s use in the civil war on the boards placed around the park that truly surprised me. You can enjoy the park in peace because unless you come on Saturday, very few people will be around. The experience is only hurt by the less than spectacular surrounding neighborhood and the small size of the park. Would still highly recommend.-7.6/10

A beautiful historic site, with great views of the city.

Very run down, the money spent on the visitor center, sheep and electric fence should have been spent on maintenance and preservation! Did find a cool new fruit called a hedge apple- not recommended to eat. And saw a homeless tent camp at the foot of the fort.

Great Park with alot of History. City needs to invest money in the upkeep of the park. Great view of downtown.

Fort Negley is one of the hidden gems of Nashville. It is a fascinating bit of American Civil War history and it also offers great views of the Nashville skyline. Once you arrive there is ample parking available and getting to the Fort is a short walk up a paved circle. Once in the fort there are signs and displays with the history of the structure and its role in the war. The fort is never really heavily trafficked and is a nice little escape in the city.

Five stars for being free! :) Rich in history. Make sure to visit the Visitors Center as well - restrooms, fossil dig, air-conditioned, video on the history, souvenirs, drinks and special exhibits!

One of my favorite civil war era fortifications to visit. Great views of Nashvilles cityscapes. Interesting history of the fort.

A great place to walk and contemplate life and how lucky you are to be outside.

Great day today at Fort Negley!

I honestly went here to see if I could explore old Greer Stadium. I was excited to find the gates wide open. I dont know if youre really supposed to but we looked around the whole stadium. Its a little eerie in the locker rooms and offices as there are no lights but it was such a cool experience. It is sad to see how quickly the place has been destroyed. I remember going to games there not even 10 years ago.

We took a quick walk around the fort and read the different displays. The visitors center is closed on Mondays, so we werent able to see the videos or glean additional information from the center. As others have noted, the grounds around the fort as well as some of the boardwalks are in varying states of disrepair. The fossil dig site was a big hit with our daughter, however.

Very overgrown. The maintenance folks need to clean up this historic fort.

History is beautiful and a great teacher

Quiet and nice scenery of the city. Short walk to the top like 10min top. Facility not the cleanest I saw, but cant argue since its free admission

It was not the best experience. I was expecting much more that I got. Free, so that’s a plus, but I wouldn’t think they would ever charge for something as bland as this. Not very interesting and not much to see.

Not much of the fort remains but this is a great place to get photos of downtown Nashville.

Seems like a really nice place to walk and enjoy being outside. It has interesting historical information and fun views of downtown Nashville and the surrounding area. Sheep are being used (responsibly, Im sure) as natural lawn maintenance. I plan to check out the visitors center next time. Only negative is that the remaining stonework isnt from the original fort. Visit and read the signs for more information.

Love being able to see history.. Not much left of the fort. However, just being able to see this up close and read the litature along the 3/4 mile trail was awesome. Staff at the visitor center where super awesome and knowledgeable.

Very educational. Went to the community day with my 4yr old neice & we all learned a ton. They have a lot of free, interesting things to do & pamphlets/maps/your guides to take with you when you leave.

Cool place but not much to see. Alot of area was blocked off. Rich with history. Great view of the city though.

Unless you like looking at rocks and stones this fort was a complete disappointment there are no buildings the areas that Intrigue you are blocked off because they havent kept them up. I had a past the barricades just to see interesting stuff. The best part about the damn place was The View. And it wasnt worth my gas to get there! There is nothing impressive there to see! Unless you were a complete Civil War Enthusiast this is a waste of time!

A lot of history here, and slightly strange its application to become a National Military Park was rejected. Staff in the visitor centre were very welcoming when we visited. Theres an interesting film to see in the auditorium and a nice 30-45 minute walk to explore the old fort remains. Allow a minimum of 90 minutes for a trip here.

Really cool and historical civil war era fort. Unlike many other civil war sites in Nashville, this one has its own modern visitors center, complete with a small theater, gift shop, and exhibits. The fort itself has a well maintained trail around and inside of it. There is plenty of historical signage and information along the way. The views of downtown and surrounding Nashville are the best youll find anywhere, especially on the north side of the fort. Such a cool site, and as the largest inland fort built in the civil war I am especially glad it has been preserved and can be visited today. This is a great place to bring kids, or history buffs. Also is a must see on the Battle of Nashville driving tour.

Great views of the city as well as some great history in such a small trail. I enjoyed my visit!

Great view of the city!

Nice historic site to explore. Not very well maintained.

They need to clean it up.

Civil War fort site with good interpretive signs and the best 360 view of Nashville. Artillery pieces at this location supported the Union infantry assault on Confederate Redoubt No. 1 at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864.

Beautiful view! Quiet place to walk...

In our opinion, more should be done (presented) to explain the importance of the fort. Many of the placards repeated information and could have done more to contextualize the fort. We felt this was a long walk up and around a hill, where more historical context would have been helpful. They grounds were in great condition and allowed for a smooth, easy walk.

Great program presented by AAHGS of Nashville. Runaways, Coffees and Fancy Girls featuring Bill Gary (book by the same title). Visitors Centering was easy to locate (Near Adventure Science Center). Nice walking trail that leads to historical markings about the park. After walking the trails, I decided to become a friend and hopefully get involved in the restoration project. I encourage others living in Nashville or visitors to the area take some time to drop in. They also have a staff member on the property to answer questions and programs.

Couldn’t pet the sheep :(

Free. Nice 45 minute meandering walk. Looking at Civil War Fort ruins. Beautiful view of the city. Clean.

It was the best place it had so much history to it.It felt like I was on the battle field fighting for my freedom

Great Park albeit small, good brisk walk and a great spot to catch a sunrise or sunset at the top. Great nature center at the entrance.

One of the BEST views of Nashville. The walk up is a little steep but worth it. My toddler handled it alright. Historical info you can read at the bottom!

We very much enjoyed our walk around. There were a couple places we couldnt get to because the goats are hard at work with the overgrowth,but its still a historic place you dont want to miss while youre in Nashville.

Hidden gem that needs to be preserved. Vital part of the citys history- valuable notes that can be read throughout as told by African American slaves who were forced to build the compound.

This is a military park. I loved it. I just think they need a sign on the side pointing the park. I almost missed it because it seemed hidden behind an unkept area.

Amazing views and history.

Great place to get outside with 3 gyms and several pokestops for us Pokémon hunters.

Took the kids. Great photos of downtown Nashville.

Much more than I expected. The film was very informative and there small museum interesting. The walk provides one of the best views of Downton Nashville.

Great piece of history with an amazing view of downtown. Some homeless people around but totally safe. I would suggest anyone check it out .

It was ok.

Our family enjoys his historical site. We picnic on the hill, hike the trail, and read the markers. The video and museum is small but good. The video they show is well done. They have a great Jr. Ranger program that my children have enjoyed.

A lot of the trees have been destroyed. The chew crew sheep are fun--if you see them. Park desperately needs some trees and TLC.

The park offered great views of Nashville and surrounding area. The fort is various states of disrepair but the historical interpretation is fair. If you arent able to go to the visitor center, you can download the brochures to a smart phone for additional context.

Wonderful fort, beautiful views and such a rich history. I cant wait to see it once they get their restoration money from the city!

Beautiful grounds.

Nice quiet park, not usually very many people here, you can see the city from the top boardwalk.

A great historic place located in the heart of Nashville. It speaks to our civil war and reconstruction history. It needs to be supported by all because the story it tell is too valuable to be lost to Nashvilles construction boom.

Great views of the city. Free to visit.

Unique place to visit for those who appreciate history. It is free and gives a nice view of the city from atop the fort. The staff was friendly and provided a informative 20-minute video that was definitely worth watching.

This is an important and interesting site for history buffs. Check it if in Nville.

Never forget what happened.

Great view of Nashville!

Neat park with great views of Nashville. There is little shade, so dress accordingly. The placards were interesting, especially on the design of the fort, but a little repetitive. Not a lot to see though but would be a nice place to relax for a little on a nice day. The visitor center was closed when I got there so I cant comment on that.

Very interesting historical location.

I love Fort Negley...its one of Nashvilles rare look at what happened her years & yeara ago!

Nice hike up to the top of the bill. Amazing history and an even better view of Nashville.

Historic fort remains in Nashville

Great place to just go for a walk and get lost in thought, enjoy history and awe in humanity in its finest form, an untouched window into the past

What a gem! Come Nashville learn your history.

Good view of the city. Interesting content.

This is a park that would be great for an all day outing. There is a lot to do, as well as plenty of tables for picnics and a concession stand that I noticed sold icees.

If you really want a great walk, a great view of the city and learn a little about the civil war era of Nashville, this is the place for you.

Best view of the Nashville skyline among many other things.

Fort Negley is one of our top stops when we have family or friends in town. Besides having very informative placards about the civil war and facts about the era, it has one of the best views of the city. A great place to watch the sunset. Highly recommend.

Needs updating but the visitor center is excellent if small. Good film. Rangers have lots of detailed information about this and other sites in Nashville.

Such a cool place! Love the view of Nashvilles skyline. Didnt realize there was that much history that close to Nashville. So cool!

This park been around longer than Bill Cosby!! Cool and relaxing!!

Its very knowledgeable in great historical site

Awesome history. Nashville city government could invest a little money. A short drive down the hill is a historic cemetery.

I really enjoyed the juneteenth event!

Enjoyed Fort Negley tour with our special Civil War tour group Beyond Band of Brothers.

It held the city during the war & held our attention!

A piece of history! Free! Beautiful views of the city.

Very nice, not much of the fort left but the fil is informative and rhe grounds easy.to walk.

There never seems to be crowds of people here which is nice. its an old Civil War fort with a lot of history as it was a Union Fort built by slave labor.. so its a very interesting story and beautiful views of downtown Nashville and the surrounding areas.

Awesome park to visit.

Had a great time with Ruth today.

Very neat place to visit & learn. Make sure you check out the video in the visitor center!