Civil War | Park Day Volunteer Opportunity
Park Day @ Fort Negley Park
Upcoming Event
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM CDT
1100 Fort Negley Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
For More Information
Tracy Harris
615-862-8470
Meeting place
Volunteers should meet at the Fort Negley Visitors Center.
Volunteers for the morning shift (9:30 - 12:00) should arrive by 9:15 am.
Volunteers for the afternoon shift (1:30 - 4:00) should arrive by 1:15 pm.
Volunteers for the morning shift (9:30 - 12:00) should arrive by 9:15 am.
Volunteers for the afternoon shift (1:30 - 4:00) should arrive by 1:15 pm.
Planned Activities
Fort Negley Park has three activities planned for Park Day
> Clearing Vegetation: Volunteers will cut vegetation and clear brush from the park to improve visibility.
> Nashville Mustard Seed Collection: Volunteers will gather Nashville Mustard seeds from the park entrance to redeposit in the park. Nashville Mustard is a native plant with a limited habitat range and is experiencing decline. Fort Negley Park has one of the largest patches in the city. Park improvements are expected to impact a large patch.
> Laborer Flag Preparation: Each year in the fall 2771 flags are displayed at the park entrance in remembrance of the laborers the built Fort Negley in 1862. Volunteers will sharpen the planting end of flags to ease installation.
> Clearing Vegetation: Volunteers will cut vegetation and clear brush from the park to improve visibility.
> Nashville Mustard Seed Collection: Volunteers will gather Nashville Mustard seeds from the park entrance to redeposit in the park. Nashville Mustard is a native plant with a limited habitat range and is experiencing decline. Fort Negley Park has one of the largest patches in the city. Park improvements are expected to impact a large patch.
> Laborer Flag Preparation: Each year in the fall 2771 flags are displayed at the park entrance in remembrance of the laborers the built Fort Negley in 1862. Volunteers will sharpen the planting end of flags to ease installation.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
For vegetation clearing work gloves will be available. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their favorite pair of work gloves, sturdy shoes, and a refillable water bottle.
Is there a rain date?
In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will be moved to Saturday, May 2.
Please note
> Vegetation clearing includes working on slopes with terrain that includes trip hazards.
> Nashville Mustard seed gathering includes bending and crouching down on the ground.
> Flag preparation is a wheelchair accessible activity. Volunteers will use a manual pencil sharpener to sharpen flags. Flags will be bundled and reboxed for use later.
> Nashville Mustard seed gathering includes bending and crouching down on the ground.
> Flag preparation is a wheelchair accessible activity. Volunteers will use a manual pencil sharpener to sharpen flags. Flags will be bundled and reboxed for use later.
Accessibility considerations
Does the site have accessible parking?
Yes
Does the site have accessible bathrooms?
Yes
Are there activities planned for those with disabilities?
Yes
Can the site accommodate a wheelchair, scooter, or walker?
Yes
Does your site offer accessible facilities?
Yes
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