# Fossil Finders at Fort Negley Park

> Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Fort Negley Park, 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1ztwjii930CAgYeDJs0rXyYiFrfZT0dCrldM6W5F-9NUNlpYNFVQNkpVVjhRNkVFQzJGVDY5RzNWTS4u&route=shorturl
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A volunteer geologist leads hands-on activities and a guided look at the fossil collection area next to the visitors center, where families learn about Nashville's 400-million-year-old marine fossils and can take some home. Sessions start every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 11:30 am; RSVP online.

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