Where To See The Most Festive Holiday Lights Around Nashville

The holidays are in full swing, and Christmas is quickly approaching. While some parades and events have been canceled this year, there are still plenty of options to get in the holiday spirit. Whether you are taking a walking tour through millions of sparkling lights or driving through an immersive, synchronized experience, everyone deserves a little magic.

Here are some of the best places to see holiday lights around Nashville.

Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Hotel is Nashville's biggest display of holiday lights. Walk through acres of more than 3 million twinkling lights, gaze at the towering Christmas trees and shining decorations, and experience the magic that is Christmas in Nashville. If you're looking for some more fun, try the immersive pop-up "I Love Movies" experience, or take in a dinner show with Country Music legends the Oak Ridge Boys.

The lights at Gaylord Opryland will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight November 13 through January 3.

Admission: Free

Chad's Winter Wonderland

With two million lights and over 350 pieces of Christmas scenery, this drive-thru winter wonderland truly has something for the entire family. Aside from the dazzling light displays, this winter wonderland also has live animals, a drive-thru Nativity scene, and a mailbox for kids to drop off their letters to Santa.

Chad's Winter Wonderland will run from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 5-10 p.m.

Admission: $20 per vehicle or $30 for limos and commercial vans

Cheekwood

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens has been voted the best local event and festival by the Nashville Scene, so you can be sure its Holiday LIGHTS experience will be a highlight of the season. Stroll through the gardens and see the lights illuminate a one-mile path, and take part in some of the fun activities for all ages. Sadly Santa won't be there this year, but kids can still drop off their letters in a special mailbox to send their wish lists.

The lights at Cheekwood will be open from 5-10 p.m. November 20 through January 10.

Admission: Varies

Jingle Beat

This drive-thru sound and light experience brings a new twist to Christmas music classics by remixing them and synching to the astounding light displays. The large scale, multi-sensory rhythmic installations are set along a two mile driving course. Some of Music City's best worked on this production, so it is guaranteed to be an incredible family experience.

Jingle Beat will be open evenings at the Nashville Fairgrounds from December 4-31.

Admission: $45-$60 per vehicle

Dancing Lights of Christmas

Join the Dancing Lights of Christmas at the Wilson County Fairgrounds for its 11th consecutive season. This family-owned and operated drive-thru holiday adventure is Tennessee's largest synchronized light and music show. Throughout the 2.5 mile route, visitors can watch more than two million lights blink along to your favorite Christmas music.

The Dancing Lights of Christmas opens at 5 p.m. and will run from November 13 to January 3.

Admission: $25 per vehicle

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