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A neat little recreation of the fort that was the first permanent settlement of what would become Nasville. It is situated right along the river trail right next to downtown. It has information about the original settlement as well as information about wild plants and animals in the area. The fort has a great view of Nissan stadium as well. I hope that during the summer months on the weekends that the buildings are open to explore a bit more of what life was like during those early days on the banks of the Cumberland River. I will need to check the fort out again then to see.
Daniel Smith
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It's interesting that the place is still there, and it's clean, but the signage is not maintained. Thankfully, a few historical markers were easy to read, but other signs were badly weathered since their glass covers were missing. It's very small, but it's a quick walk from the sound and bustle of Nashville's bar/music scene. After taking a moment to absorb some history, it was only a short walk back to the music scene.
Laura Kate
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The location of this establishment on the riverfront offers scenic views, but finding parking can be a challenge. If you're solely coming to visitthe fort, I would not recommend it. Just look at the pics. Make a day of it instead and visit all else the riverfront has to offer! Additionally, while the pictures showcased a vibrant atmosphere, I noticed the presence of homeless individuals in the vicinity. It's important to be aware of this aspect. However, please note that this review is based solely on the parking situation and general observation.
Tr1sh
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The Fort is interesting, wasn't too dirty in the main part, but was a little scary because it's closed off and there was a group of homeless people that have apparently moved in. Now homeless people aren't necessarily scary and I'm not trying to sound disrespectful but these people seemed to be drug addicts. Their signs advertised that they wanted weed and two were arguing with one another and shouting back and forth about drugs. I went there for a school assignment and was very disappointed.
Luna Byrd
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This is a replica of a portion of the original European settlement that became Nashville. There are replica cabins, Wall, and interpretive panels on the site. All the cabins were closed the day I was there - I don't know if they are ever opened. Some nice views of the Cumberland River - a short walk from downtown and the state capitol. There is short term (2 hour) metered parking available just north of the site.
Brian Halma
20
This is a cool little stop off of the beaten path of Broadway. There isn't much there except for the historic log buildings. But, its really cool to have a little piece of history that survived and still being maintained in the downtown area. Its probably not something that I would go to downtown to visit, but if I am walking around it is a nice little side distraction to the hustle and bustle of the city.
Edward Blunt
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Nearby Attractions Of Fort Nashborough
Ryman Auditorium
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Escape Game Nashville (Downtown)
Nissan Stadium
Johnny Cash Museum
Honky Tonk Highway
Omni Nashville Hotel
Music City Center
Ascend Amphitheater
Renaissance Nashville Hotel

Ryman Auditorium
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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The Escape Game Nashville (Downtown)
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Nissan Stadium
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Nearby Restaurants Of Fort Nashborough
The Hampton Social - Nashville
Ole Red
Pinewood
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
Acme Feed & Seed
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
The Diner Nashville
Assembly Food Hall
Robert's Western World
Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse

The Hampton Social - Nashville
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Ole Red
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Pinewood
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Tootsies Orchid Lounge
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Basic Info
Address
170 1st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
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(615) 862-8400
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nashville.gov
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Fort Nashborough, also known as Fort Bluff, Bluff Station, French Lick Fort, Cumberland River Fort and other names, was the stockade established in early 1779 in the French Lick area of the Cumberland River valley, as a forerunner to the settlement that would become the city of Nashville, Tennessee.
attractions: Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, The Escape Game Nashville (Downtown), Nissan Stadium, Johnny Cash Museum, Honky Tonk Highway, Omni Nashville Hotel, Music City Center, Ascend Amphitheater, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, restaurants: The Hampton Social - Nashville, Ole Red, Pinewood, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Acme Feed & Seed, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, The Diner Nashville, Assembly Food Hall, Robert's Western World, Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse
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