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Christmas lights in Nashville

Drive-through and walk-through displays, downtown lights and the neighborhoods people drive to see, with this year's dates from each organizer. Parades and tree lightings are on Holidays.

Walk-through

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
Opens Fri Nov 6, through Sat Jan 2

More than 5 million lights around the resort, open to day visitors as well as hotel guests. ice! and the shows need tickets. Self parking is $37 a day.

Walk-through

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Opens Fri Nov 13, through Sun Jan 3

5:00p to 9:00p nightly · $27 a person, under 2 free

Glowing animals, holiday scenes and an 85 foot synchronized Christmas tree. Santa visits nightly Nov. 27 to Dec. 24. Parking is $10. Weeknights right at 5:00p are the quietest. Ice skating is extra.

Walk-through

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
Opens Fri Nov 20, through Sun Jan 3

4:30p to 10:00p nightly · Adults $26 to $29, ages 3 to 17 $20 to $23, 2 and under free (gardens only)

More than a million lights along a walking trail through the gardens. Peak nights cost more, and the Mansion is extra. Parking is $5 a car. Late Night LIGHTS entry at 8:30p on select Monday to Thursday nights costs less.

Neighborhood

Avondale and Rolling River

Avondale and Rolling River neighborhoods, Bellevue
Two Bellevue neighborhoods known for decorated homes. Private homes: drive slowly and stay on the street.

Free

Neighborhood

Belle Meade Boulevard and Lynnwood Boulevard

Belle Meade Boulevard and Lynnwood Boulevard, Belle Meade
Many homes on both boulevards decorate for the season. Private homes: drive slowly and stay on the street.

Free

Neighborhood

Lockeland Springs, East End and Historic Edgefield

Lockeland Springs, East End and Historic Edgefield, East Nashville
Lockeland Springs holds a neighborhood holiday lights contest, with East End and Historic Edgefield right next door. Private homes: drive or walk slowly and be kind to neighbors.

Free

Neighborhood

Old Hickory Village

Old Hickory Village, Old Hickory
Drive the historic village streets after dark to see the decorated homes. Private homes: drive slowly.

Free

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