One of the best things about the holidays are the gorgeous light displays. Here ten of the best places to see Christmas lights in Middle Tennessee.
Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas
When: November 10, 2017 – January 1
Where: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Cost: Free
Parking Cost: on-site parking does cost, but mall parking is free
Details: Get in the spirit of the season as you discover more than 3 million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of our resort! Don’t miss the magic of the new lights and festive décor Santa’s Elves have added for 2017.
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
When: November 23 – December 30 from 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Where: Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205
Cost: $22 for adults and $17 for children
Details: Delight in the joy of the holiday season during Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Nashville’s favorite tradition returns with ONE MILLION LIGHTS illuminating our gardens for the prettiest winter stroll of the season.
Franktown Festival of Lights
When: November 22, - December 29 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Williamson County Ag Center 4215 Long Lane Franklin, TN 37064
Details: FrankTown Open Hearts hosts an experience that stretches for a mile and features thousands of sparkling holiday lights sure to delight kids and adults of all ages. Drivers will wind their way through more than 200 light displays while listening to Christmas holiday classics on the radio, some of which will be synchronized with the light displays.
Dancing Lights of Christmas
When: November 16 – December 31
Where: James E. Ward Ag Center: 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087
Cost: $25 per car
Details: In it’s 9th year, the Dancing Lights of Christmas has moved to Lebanon. The drive-through event features more than 1.5 million lights synchronized to your favorite Christmas music found on a special FM radio channel.
Chad’s Winter Wonderland
When: Thanksgiving through December 31 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 791 Old Laguardo Road East Lebanon, Tennessee
Cost: $15 per car *cash only*
Details: Nearly 2 million lights bright up Chad’s Winter Wonderland in Lebanon.
Christmas on the Cumberland
When: November 20 - December 31
Sunday - Thursday 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Where: McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum Clarksville, TN
Cost: Free
Details: 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!
Lights on Sparrow Street
When: November 24 – December 25
Where: 2038 Sparrow St, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Cost: Donations are appreciated for GraceWorks Ministries, but are not required.
Details: The computerized Christmas display in Spring Hill features three homes synced to the same music and includes over 20,000 lights.
Lights on Old Charlotte
When: November 23 - December 25
Where: 2613 Old Charlotte Pike, Franklin, TN 37064
Cost: Donations are appreciated for GraceWorks Ministries, but are not required.
Details: The computerized Christmas display in Franklin features multiple homes synced to the same music on a local radio station.
Christmas at the Mansion - Fontanel Mansion
When: November 25 - December 23
Where: 4125 Whites Creek Pike Nashville, TN, 37189
Cost: Free
Details: Celebrate the holiday season with an enchanting evening at the Mansion at Fontanel! View over 50 beautifully-decorated Christmas trees as you leisurely stroll the mansion, have a festive beverage at the bar and enjoy live holiday music! The mansion opens at 6pm with shuttles departing on the hour. All guests are invited to stay until 10pm.
