Nashville Civil Rights History Walking Tour

This Nashville walking tour is a fun-filled experience uncovering the empowering stories behind the key women and men of the civil rights movement. You will hear stories about history’s fiercest women and most courageous men.
We'll visit the Davidson County Courthouse and stand on the front steps where civil rights leader, Diane Nash, confronted the mayor demanding change. Then, discover how women played a central role in the planning, strategies, tactics, and actions of the movement — including the civil rights marches. Enter the Witness Walls, a secret art attraction with hidden images that has a math and science component.

In between stops, you will get the inside scoop on leading African American entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nashville today. With United Street Tours, you’ll take action by walking to celebrate equality.

Meeting Point

Nashville Visitor Center

501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

Starting Location:
Nashville Visitor Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.
We will meet outside by the front door. You may park in any public lots or garages nearby.

What's included:

• Live guide

Not included:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

5th Avenue North

What sets this tour apart is that it combines history, culture, and sightseeing from a local's point of view.
You'll have the opportunity to visit landmarks that have played a pivotal role in shaping Nashville's identity. Starting at the Nashville Visitor Center to the Hall of Fame Museum, each stop offers a glimpse into the city's heritage and the significant influence on its culture.

The most notably stop is Lower Broadway. This area has over 30 bars & is a live music paradise!

One of the highlights of the tour is undoubtedly the quick stop to National Museum for African American Music. Here, you'll be transported into the world of soulful melodies.

But that's not all - this tour goes beyond the well-trodden path, allowing you to discover hidden gems and lesser-known attractions. You'll learn the background stories of Assembly Food Hall, a place of mouthwatering local food. You'll stop by the Civil Rights Museum to hear the story of local heroes.

You'll have photo ops in front of colorful street art and murals. You'll learn the history of how the city went from a segregated farm town to one of the most desired cities in the US that welcomes billions of guest each year.