Parks and Recreation

Fort Nashborough

Fort Nashborough

On January 1, 1780, Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland river to a place called The Cedar Bluffs. It was here that these men built a fort called Nashborough which would be shelter for the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792.

HOURS: Self-guided tours daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

ADMISSION: FREE

LOCATION: Riverfront Park, downtown Nashville.