# Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Winter Carillon & History Stroll > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243 - Ages: All ages welcome (Giant walk-on state map and hourly 95-bell carillon concert) - Price: FREE admission to park plazas, state map, and carillon concerts - Organizer: Tennessee State Parks - Official page: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/bicentennial-mall - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/bicentennial-capitol-mall-state-park-winter-carillon-and-history-strol--listing-91ea24150c41f667d1cfff8b ## About Spanning 19 open urban acres at the foot of the historic Tennessee State Capitol in downtown Nashville, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is an architectural and historical marvel. The park's wide, granite-paved walkways are completely level and snow-cleared during winter, making it ideal for brisk family outings. Kids can walk across an immense 200-foot granite map of Tennessee carved directly into the plaza floor, hopping from county to county and finding hometown landmarks. Along the western promenade, the 1,400-foot Pathway of History features engraved granite walls detailing centuries of state history. At the northern end of the park, families gather in the Court of 3 Sovereign Stars beneath 50 monumental 25-foot Greek-style columns housing a 95-bell carillon. Every hour on the hour, the carillon chimes patriotic tunes and Tennessee folk songs across the mall, captivating young children. Warm up next door at the indoor Nashville Farmers' Market food hall. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptionally stroller-accessible with flat, expansive granite and concrete plazas, wide ramps, and no stairs required to tour the entire length of the park. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park benches situated throughout the tree-lined promenades; heated indoor restrooms and dining seating are available at the adjacent Nashville Farmers' Market. • Age Suitability: Engaging for toddlers through grandparents; giant map and ringing bells are huge hits with young kids. • Sensory Tips: Open-air promenade with broad sightlines; the bell carillon chimes warmly on the hour, filling the plaza with resonant chime melodies. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Cumberland Park Riverfront Stroll & Family Nature Playground](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/cumberland-park-riverfront-stroll-and-family-nature-playground--listing-3b84ceca9931fa8df69dc49a) — Open on its own schedule · Cumberland Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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