# Fossil Finders at Fort Negley Park

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

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 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
- Official page: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/events/fossil-finders-42/2026-12-12
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Monthly hands-on fossil program led by a volunteer geologist: explore the fossil collection area by the visitors center, learn about Nashville's 400-million-year-old marine fossils and take some home. Sessions start every 30 minutes (10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 a.m.); advance RSVP requested via FOFNP.org.

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