What can my students do for free on their school trip to Nashville?
Fun, educational, and free! Does it get any better? These free things to do in Nashville can be added to your itinerary to enhance your school travel experience.
Free Things to Do in Nashville
Tennessee State Capitol – “Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when it first opened in 1859, and is a magnificent tribute to the people of Tennessee.”
Tennessee State Museum – “mission is to procure, preserve, exhibit, and interpret objects which relate to the social, political, economic, and cultural history of Tennessee and Tennesseans, and to provide access to educational and cultural programs and exhibitions for the people of the state”
Frist Art Museum – “dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, state, and regional artists, as well as major US and international exhibitions.”
Downtown Presbyterian Church – provides “ a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the unique architecture, along with the mission & ministries of one of Nashville, TN’s oldest churches.”
Fort Negley Visitors Center and Park – explore “the delicate relationship between Nashville and the Federal Government during the Civil War and for learning about the site’s relevance in the 20th century and beyond.”
Tennessee Agricultural Museum – “contains over 3,000 artifacts related to life in Tennessee before electricity. The museum includes two levels of exhibits, an heirloom garden, and historic cabins.”
Centennial Park– “132-acre features: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, a band shell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail.”