Best car photo spots in Nashville

Hand-picked spots in Nashville

Lower Broadway neon

Neon & retro · Best: Late night

Honky-tonk neon end to end. Packed at night; very early morning for a clean shot.

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Nissan Stadium skyline

Skyline & city lights · Best: Blue hour

The downtown skyline across the Cumberland from the stadium lots.

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Tennessee State Capitol

Historic · Best: Morning

Greek Revival capitol on the hill.

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The Parthenon

Historic · Best: Golden hour

Full-scale Parthenon replica with a loop road in Centennial Park.

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Ryman Auditorium

Historic · Best: Night

The Mother Church of Country Music, with its sign lit at night.

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Murals and street art in Nashville

Murals are the most popular car photo backdrop. Pull up alongside the wall, keep the car parallel to it and shoot from a low angle so the art fills the frame behind the car.

More spots in Nashville

• US Customs House Historic
• White Bridge Pike Bridges
• Woodland Street Bridge Bridges
• Jefferson Street Bridge Bridges
• James Robertson Parkway Bridge Bridges
• Union Street Bridge Bridges

Tips for car photos in Nashville

• Shoot at golden hour or blue hour. The hour after sunrise and around sunset gives soft light without harsh reflections; blue hour is best for skylines and neon.
• Go early on weekends. Popular mural walls and downtown streets are quiet before 9 AM, so you can park right in front.
• Respect the spot. Stay off private lots when asked, don't block traffic and keep the engine noise down in neighborhoods.
• Hide your plate if you want. Check your shot before you post it.