Nashville Historical Gravesite and Cemetery Tour

This tour provides a comprehensive look at Nashville's history through the lives and contributions of notable individuals, including military veterans who played significant roles in their respective eras. Adjustments can be made based on your interests and the availability of cemetery tours or access to specific gravesites. Enjoy exploring Nashville's rich cultural and military heritage!

Meeting Point

Hotel Indigo Nashville - the Countrypolitan, an IHG Hotel

315 Union St, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Travelers will meet the driver and guide outside the hotel at Valet pick up.

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Mount Olivet Funeral Home & Cemetery

1101 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210, USA

Start your tour at Mount Olivet Cemetery, known for its historic gravesites and beautiful grounds.
Notable Graves:
Monroe Harding (1799-1874): Prominent Nashville philanthropist and founder of the Monroe Harding Orphanage.
Emmett Turner (1907-1991): Renowned African American architect and civil rights activist.
Sam Davis (1842-1863): Confederate soldier and scout known as the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy."

1 hour, 30 minutes

Sinatra Bar & Lounge

222 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

Sinatra Bar & Lounge celebrates Frank Sinatra’s enduring cultural legacy with a distinctive, Rat Pack-era feel in the heart of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Located in Icon Entertainment Group’s Southern Turf Building, Sinatra Bar & Lounge’s warm, intimate atmosphere features an extraordinary collection of Sinatra memorabilia, several of Sinatra’s own paintings, as well as live music every day. A carefully-cultivated menu includes some of Sinatra’s personal favorites, traditional Italian dishes, steaks, an array of classic cocktails and more. Offering one of Nashville’s most unique and elevated entertainment experiences, Sinatra Bar & Lounge is a must for any fan of “Ol’ Blue Eyes."
Please understand that each guest will be paying for a meal and/or beverages of his or her choice

1 hour, 30 minutes

Nashville National Cemetery

1420 Gallatin Pike S, South Madison, Nashville, 37115-4619, Tennessee

Nashville National Cemetery:
- Explore Nashville National Cemetery, a federally-operated cemetery dedicated to honoring military veterans.
Notable Graves:
- Percy Priest (1900-1956): U.S. Congressman and namesake of Percy Priest Lake.
- Ernie Pyle (1900-1945): Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Tennessee State Capitol

600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243, USA

Visit the grave of James K. Polk (1795-1849): 11th President of the United States. His gravesite is located at 6th Avenue North and 600 Charlotte Avenue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, in Victory Park, on the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol, next to the Tennessee Capitol Building, 300 feet away from Tennessee's statue of Andrew Jackson, who had mentored Polk in his early political career.

30 minutes

The Crossings of Spring Hill

US Highway 31, Spring Hill, Tennessee

Conclude your tour visiting Spring Hill Cemetery, known for its serene atmosphere and historical significance.
Notable Graves:
- Adelicia Acklen (1817-1887): Socialite and heiress known for her role in Nashville's history and Belmont Mansion.
- William Driver (1803-1886): Sea captain who named the American flag "Old Glory."
- Alvin C. York (1887-1964): World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient.

1 hour, 30 minutes

What's included:

• Guide