Fort Negley

Lee and I visited Fort Negley during a day spent wandering around Nashville. Fort Negley is located right by the Sounds Stadium and was used in the civil war.  It was the largest of a group of forts built by the Union, and the largest inland masonry fort built during the Civil War. It was 600 feet long, 300 feet wide, and covered four acres of land.  The site has a visitor center that gives all kinds of information on the history of the fort.  It displays pictures from during the occupation as well.  After looking around the visitor center, Lee and I toured what's left of the fort.  There is no tour guide, so you can just take your time as you look around.

There is a boardwalk that goes throughout the fort, but there are places to stray as well.  I was surprised at this fort. I grew up near Nashville and never even knew it was here. There isn't very much left of the fort, but it's a fun place to visit - especially if you like history. 

More information can be found at:
http://www.nashville.gov/Parks/historic/fortnegley/