There will always be something magical about the twinkle of holiday lights, no matter how old you are.
And Nashville loves to show off some bling. We've compiled a list of places you can see holiday lights in all their glow and glory -- you've got plenty of options to walk or drive by some sparkling displays! Let's get lit.
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Now - January 8th
Delight in the joy of the holiday season during Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Nashville’s favorite tradition returns with more than a million lights illuminating their gardens and interior decor for the prettiest winter stroll of the season.
2800 Opryland Dr
November 10th – January 1st
Get in the spirit of the season as you discover more than three million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of their resort. Don’t miss the festive décor Santa’s elves have added and the magical atmosphere of the holiday -- perfect for dates and visiting family!
600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd,
Enjoy the glow from the decorated Christmas Tree at the TN Capitol Building -- first lit on November 27th at 5:30 pm and will remain on through the holiday season!
Photo: John Beck
1033 Sparta Pike
November 10th - December 31st
The Dancing Lights of Christmas, Tennessee’s largest synchronized light and music show is back for our 12th season! Every trip through the lights is a different show since the lights are synchronized to many different songs. You can find more info and buy tickets at the show's entrance or online!
Williamson County Ag Expo Center
November 17th - December 26th
Franktown Festival of Lights is Williamson County’s only drive-thru light spectacular. Presented by DCS Material Handling Solutions, attendees can relax in the comfort of their own car and wind their way through more than 200 light displays, spanning a little over one mile, while listening to Christmas classics on the radio.
791 Old Laguardo Rd E.
November 23rd - December 31st, 5-10pm
Chad has added a lot of new stuff this year that you won't want to miss including even MORE live animals and a drive thru Nativity Scene. Have a glimpse!
Don't forget to bring your letter to Santa. They have a special mailbox just for him. Santa will be there every night!
$20 per car load / $30 for limos & commercial vans
Photo: Dale Avery
640 N Riverside Drive
November 18th - January 2nd
The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights!
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday
5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday
1390 Neil Rd
November 24th - December 31st
This year, Lights on Sparrow Street and Lights on Old Charlotte are combining to form Hoover Lights! Together they will form one massive computerized Christmas light display in Chapel Hill, TN with over 80,000 lights. Viewers are able to watch and listen in their cars as the lights dance to music.
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
November 4th - January 6th
Make your Christmas brighter by strolling through the millions of beautiful Christmas lights at Dollywood this season! With more than 5 million twinkling lights surrounding you, it is hard not to feel in the Christmas spirit.
1001 Ash Circle
November 20th - January 5th
London's Lights has over 520,000 Christmas lights in a touching tribute to a daughter who was killed in a tragic accident. The Henn family provides this light display free of charge, however, guests are invited to bring toys to be donated to children. Read the family's story here!
Fairgrounds Nashville
Jingle Beat is transforming the Nashville Fairgrounds into an immersive multiverse holiday experience! Guests are invited to explore more than 100,000 square feet of walkable indoor and outdoor adventure. Starting November 25th, this family-friendly pop-up launches on Black Friday, and is spread across three holiday worlds, which include dazzling light shows, a full-size ice skating rink, the Electric Evergreens forest, climbable faceted geodes, a SantaLand DJ, and four holiday-themed bars serving up festive cocktails and bites.
November 17th - February 4th at The Nashville Zoo
Visit the country's largest Chinese lantern festival featuring colorful scenes of more than 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns at The Nashville Zoo for Zoolumination!
Did we miss your favorite holiday lights location? Let us know at [email protected]!
Prefer some indoor lights? Check out our holiday pop-ups guide.
