Where to Find the Best Nashville Christmas Lights

The holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re as excited as we are, it’s time to start planning your winter outings. One of our favorite things is heading out to see the best Nashville Christmas lights and decorations. There are so many historic mansions full of festive cheer, local attractions, and outdoor spaces all done up in sparkling lights for the holiday season!

One of the best annual traditions is to head to Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville for a classic holiday custom with a magical one-mile walk through the gardens illuminated by more than a million lights. This delightful experience has no age limit and includes s’mores, seasonal drinks, and fantastic gifts at the Holiday Marketplace. You can also tour the timeless historic mansion, which has been specially decorated this year by former White House florist Laura Dowling.

If you’d like to surround yourself with festive decor the entire time you’re in Nashville, then you’ll want to make the Belle Air Mansion bed and breakfast your final destination! We love to deck the halls for the holiday season with multiple Christmas trees, beautiful lights, garlands, and poinsettias. We also host a long list of Christmas and holiday-themed experiences to truly make your getaway like a Hallmark movie, read on to find out more details. Get your lodging on the books today!

Nashville Christmas Lights: Holiday Mansions & Special Events

There’s really nothing more romantic during the holidays than searching for the best Nashville Christmas lights, decorations, and special events. Downtown Nashville will be filled with cheerful decor, the historic mansions offer tours, and there are plenty of things to do this wintertime in Music City.

Don’t miss these tours, events, and experiences in Nashville:

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens: This is one of the most popular Nashville Christmas lights displays that many locals and visitors add to their calendars each year. Tickets are already on sale for this anticipated one-mile walk through millions of twinkling lights.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland: This Nashville holiday tradition is legendary! Head to the iconic Gaylord Opryland for magical holiday events and activities for winter visitors to enjoy. ICE! will return this holiday season with the annual ice tubing, gingerbread decorating, live performances, and millions of twinkling lights!
Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo: Head to this spectacular holiday event featuring over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland. The event celebrates the beauty of Chinese culture through dazzling light displays, including larger-than-life animals, festive holiday scenes, and themed lanterns.
Belle Mead Plantation: Learn more about Victorian holiday traditions, and drink this excellent drink on a tour at this historic site on the “Holiday Wassill Tour.” It’s one of the best Nashville Christmas lights displays.
Holiday Experiences at Belle Air Mansion: Whether you’re an overnight guest or not, we have a handful of holiday events to celebrate the season in style! Try your hand at creating festive cocktails with our Merry Mixology Class or if you have a sweet tooth, join us for Cookie Wonderland for decorations and treats.

You’ll love exploring Music City and finding all of the best Nashville Christmas lights displays around town! If you’re starting your shopping early, a gift certificate for a getaway to Belle Air Mansion or booking one of our unique experiences are both lovely gifts for the Christmas season! We’re offering a long list of winter promotions, passing the savings on to you this year.

Enjoy the Holidays at our Bed and Breakfast in Nashville

Imagine, after a crisp day exploring the best things to do in Nashville, enjoying outstanding Southern cuisine, touring historic attractions, and hearing fantastic music, you’ll return to our peaceful six-acre estate lit up in sparkling white lights. Inside, the mansion will be warm and cozy with the scent of baking spices and pine, and you can enjoy our classy sitting rooms all dressed up for the holiday season.

We’re offering a fantastic winter promo to sweeten your holiday getaway! When you stay for two or more nights, we’ll provide you 20% off any holiday experience hosted at Belle Air! Whether you want to participate in a festive mixology class, decorate Christmas cookies, or craft your own holiday wreath, this exclusive offer allows you to celebrate the season in style while enjoying the luxurious ambiance of our historic mansion. Make your holiday getaway unforgettable with hands-on experiences that bring joy and creativity to your stay.

During the holidays, our complimentary breakfast changes with the season, using local ingredients whenever possible. You’ll love the Christmas twist we add to our morning recipes. Join us in the elegant dining room each morning of your stay for sweet and savory Southern favorites, always paired with delicious coffee, teas, and juices. We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you; book your lodging today!