10 Best Sights in Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville

Adventure Science Center

Wedgewood-Houston Fodor's choice

Yes, this is a space designed with kids in mind, but there are also several elements that adults can enjoy, such as virtual reality stations, planetarium and laser shows, and the Blue Max flight simulator. Popular “Way Late Play Dates” are after-hours events exclusively for adults 21 and older and features themes like Harry Potter and Star Wars versus Star Trek. The Adventure Science Center sits on a bluff making it a great spot to watch Nashville’s Fourth of July fireworks during the center’s annual “Red, White & BOOM!” event.

Corsair Distillery

Wedgewood-Houston

This second Corsair location opened in 2016 and serves as the headquarters for this creator of small-batch whiskeys and other spirits. Three types of tours are offered, ranging from 30-minute general ones that end with a five-spirit tasting to cocktail classes and "master tours." Tastings are also offered without tours, and Corsair has an outdoor area where dogs are welcome.

David Lusk Gallery

Wedgewood-Houston

David Lusk’s Memphis gallery has been around since 1995; the Nashville location opened in 2014 and features paintings, photography, and sculpture by regional and national artists. The gallery takes part in the Wedgwood-Houston art crawls and also hosts receptions and other events.

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Fort Houston

Wedgewood-Houston

A makers' space offering classes, workshops, and studio and workspaces, the on-site gallery at Fort Houston has changing exhibits and is a key part of the monthly Wedgewood-Houston art crawls. Tours of the 17,000-square-foot facility are available by appointment. There is also an on-site eatery called The Loading Dock Cafe.

Fort Negley Park

Wedgewood-Houston

The history of the Civil War–era fort is told through videos in the visitor center and panels along outdoor pathways. This is also the site of veterans events throughout the year. There’s a gift shop and views of the Nashville skyline.

Julia Martin Gallery

Wedgewood-Houston

Founded in 2013, artist Julia Martin’s eponymous gallery plays a leading role in the monthly Wedgwood-Houston art crawl. The gallery shows contemporary work by local and national artists working in painting, sculpture, and other media.

Nashville Craft Distillery

Wedgewood-Houston

Part of the official Tennessee Whiskey Trail, this facility offers tours for those 21 and older. They are known for small-batch spirits with clever names inspired by Nashville, such as Naked Biscuit Sorghum Spirit and Crane City Gin.

Nashville Fairgrounds

Wedgewood-Houston

Site of auto races and other sporting events, craft fairs and monthly flea markets, the annual Christmas Village holiday market, concerts, and other special events throughout the year, the Tennessee State Fair has been held here for more than 100 years, but may need a new home if the fairgrounds are redeveloped to include a soccer stadium for Nashville’s new pro soccer team.

The Packing Plant

Wedgewood-Houston

This building with the asymmetrical slanted roof and the changing sculpture installation on the front lawn is home to tiny contemporary galleries—including those from the COOP Curatorial Collective and Watkins College of Art—and artist studios. This is a popular stop during the neighborhood’s monthly art crawls.

Zeitgeist Gallery

Wedgewood-Houston

The anchor of the Wedgewood-Houston art scene, this gallery shares space with an architectural studio responsible for designing several of Nashville’s most popular—dare one say, hip—places. Zeitgeist shows artists who explore daring concepts through intelligent, sophisticated work. Zeitgeist’s receptions draw a large, knowledgeable crowd of local art insiders and often include cross-genre performances of dance, live music, and/or spoken word.

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