Restoration at Fort Negley begins

Restoration at Fort Negley begins

From the largest inland stone fortification in the Civil War to a baseball stadium and parking lot, Fort Negley has taken on many shapes. But for years, the community has worked to find a way to better honor its origins.

‘Place of paradoxes’ Fort Negley begins expansion effort

One of Nashville’s most significant Civil War-era sites is getting a long overdue facelift, as construction begins this month on Fort Negley’s $11 million expansion. The renovations, which were born out of the city-directed Fort Negley Master Plan, mark the first phase of the project. It will feature a range of upgrades and additions, including: removal of the old Greer Stadium parking lots, which will be restored with native grasses; construct…