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Christmas Lights in Goodlettsville, TN

The top places to see Christmas lights in Goodlettsville this season are Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Goodlettsville and 17 more nearby (7 parades, 4 walk-thrus, 2 home displays). 12 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Goodlettsville Christmas Parade

Parade · Goodlettsville, TN · Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Near Goodlettsville (within 25 miles)

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Light show · Nashville, TN · Varies; ticketed attractions (see resort site)

On now Music

7.5 miNov 6 – Jan 2

ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · Varies by date and time; kids 3 and under free with paid adult

On now

7.8 miNov 6 – Jan 2

Hermitage Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hermitage, TN · Not listed

Opens soon Music

10 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · $27 single-night ticket, under 2 free

Opens soon

16 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · $27 single night; $39 Platinum Pass; $10 parking

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Chad's Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Lebanon, TN · Not listed

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · Adults $26-$32, youth $20-$26 (peak pricing higher); $5 parking

Opens soon Music

18 miNov 20 – Jan 3

La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon Music

22 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne)

Parade · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 5 – Dec 5

London's Lights

Home display · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon

24 miFrom Nov 26

Holly Jolly Christmas Parade

Parade · Hendersonville, TN · Free

Music

5.9 mi

Metro Nashville Tree Lighting at Public Square Park

Tree lighting · Nashville, TN · Free

Music

11 mi

Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade

Parade · Mt. Juliet, TN · Free

Music

14 mi

Gallatin Christmas Parade

Parade · Gallatin, TN · Free

Music

16 mi

Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park

Drive-thru · Springfield, TN · Not listed

Music

16 mi

Brentwood Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Brentwood, TN · Free

Music

20 mi

Half-million-light home display, 1001 Ash Circle (possibly London's Lights)

Home display · La Vergne, TN · Free; toy donations welcome

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Goodlettsville: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Goodlettsville?

Popular picks this season include Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland (Nov 6 – Jan 2). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Goodlettsville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Goodlettsville?

Free options include Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo, ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland, Goodlettsville Christmas Parade and La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. 12 of the 18 displays near Goodlettsville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Goodlettsville?

Yes. Chad's Winter Wonderland (Not listed) and Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park (Not listed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Goodlettsville?

Yes. Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood, Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo and A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Goodlettsville?

The earliest Goodlettsville-area displays turn on Nov 6, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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