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Christmas Lights in Nashville, TN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Nashville this season are A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (Nov 6 – Jan 2), ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland (Nov 6 – Jan 2) and Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3). We've mapped 6 displays in Nashville and 15 more nearby (9 parades, 4 walk-thrus, 3 tree lightings). 15 are free. 16 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Nashville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Nashville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Nashville?
Popular picks this season include A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (Nov 6 – Jan 2), ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland (Nov 6 – Jan 2), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Nashville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Nashville?
Free options include ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland, Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo, Franklin Christmas Parade and La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. 15 of the 21 displays near Nashville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Nashville?
Yes. FrankTown Festival of Lights (Per carload (2026 price not confirmed; about $35-$40 in 2025)) and Chad's Winter Wonderland (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 Nashville?
Yes. A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo and Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Nashville?
The earliest Nashville-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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