Private tour in Nashville Jim H

Private Civil War Tour in Middle Tennessee: The Nashville Campaign

4.9

(19) reviews

-
Hours icon 8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
Start time
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
Hours icon 8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
Your party size

1

View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later

Jim H.

4.9

Guide rating

118

Reviews

Tours delivered

9 hrs

Avg. response time

Nashville's history - that's my game. What is or even what will be has never captured my imagination quite like what was. I've lived here in what is often called "music city" nearly my entire life. I've never wanted to live anywhere else. I'm always excited to show our visitors and new residents around the place, my kind of town with a rich and varied historic legacy. There's more to Nashville than music, as important as that now is. Since I was a boy I've walked the Nashville battlefield and imagined the soldiers at war here. When I was nine years old I went with my family to the Vanderbilt stadium to hear President Kennedy. I live in a "historic" neighborhood in a house built nearly a hundred years ago. Only a few years ago I witnessed the devastation of the Great Flood. Nashvilles history has been, in large part my own history. Its in my blood and very much alive. For years friends and family would laugh and say: "Jim! You should be a tour guide. . or a history teacher. " So let me show you around and give you an experience you won't forget! -Lifelong history buff and Nashville resident. -Hold a Masters degree from Vanderbilt University. -Eagle scout and twenty plus years as a registered BSA adult leader where I've been the defacto tour guide on various USA high adventure experiences. -Have participated for over forty years in various Living History events relating to the Revolutionary and Civil War. -As a remodeling contractor I've worked on many local historic structures becoming familiar with the architectural development and growth of Nashville. -I've written over sixty history related articles in my history blog. Most concern local history.

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Jim H.

Overview of your Nashville tour

Are you a serious Civil War buff? This is for you! A day long journey exploring Civil War sites such as Winstead Hill, the Carter House grounds, Lodz House and the Carnton Cemetery in Franklin and then a visit to several key sites relating to the 1862-1865 Federal occupation of Nashville (downtown) and key sites on the Nashville battlefield- December 15-16, 1864 including Fort Negley, Belmont mansion, Redoubt Number 1, the Peace Monument, Shy's Hill and much more(if time permits). We usually break for lunch in Franklin and head to Nashville(twenty five miles North) on the same road used by the soldiers 150 years ago. This is a day long journey into the past for the serious Civil War buff. Mr. Hardaway is a life long student of the Nashville Campaign and has spent many hours over the last fifty years walking the ground, finding and collecting relics, studying historical documents, and living with the subject as a CW reenactor.

Your Nashville tour itinerary

You will be exploring Civil War sites such as Winstead Hill, view the Carter House, do an inside tour of the Lodz House and walk through the Carnton Cemetery in Franklin. Then a visit to several key sites relating to the 1862-1865 Federal occupation of Nashville (downtown) and key sites on the Nashville battlefield- December 15-16, 1864 including Fort Negley, Belmont mansion, Redoubt Number 1, the Peace Monument, Shy's Hill and much more (if time permits).

Want to customize this tour?

Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.

Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Will ride in six-passenger Chrysler van.

What's included
Other: Transportation to all sites. Day-long private session with your guide.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fee for Carter House in Franklin- I think this is 14 per person lunch- souvenirs etc
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
265209
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Nashville

19 reviews

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Nashville best suited for?

This private tour in Nashville is perfect for serious Civil War enthusiasts. If you have a keen interest in exploring historical sites and learning about the Nashville Campaign, this tour is designed for you. Jim H., your guide, is a lifelong student of the Nashville Campaign and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the experience.

Where does the tour start and end?

Is transportation included?

How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?

What languages is this tour offered in?

What's included in this private tour, and what should I budget for separately?

Is this a private tour? What is the maximum group size and the starting price?

AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide

-
Hours icon 8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
Start time
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
Hours icon 8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
Start time
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
Explore more of Nashville
Music City Spin - Half Day Nashville Tour for Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsCustomized For You Half Day Nashville Private TourNashville Build-Your-Own Tour: Full-Day City Excursion - Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsDiscovering the Real Nashville: Music City Then and NowNashville Music City USA- Express Tour with TransportationMusic, History, Neighborhoods, Eateries, and Hidden Gems Half Day TourNashville Overview and Highlights Tour!Behind The Music In Music City USA-Half Day Tour With TransportationDowntown Nashville Walking Tour -From Union Station Hotel to the Cumberland RiverCivil War Experience: Hood's Tennessee Campaign from Franklin to Nashville Half-Day TourNashville to Memphis Private Day Trip with Sun Studio, Graceland, and More - Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsNashville Stars' Homes TourPrivate Civil War Tour in Middle Tennessee: The Nashville CampaignNashville Heritage TourNEW TOUR! Nashville and Franklin Civil War Tour: Private Parties of 1 to 13 GuestsJack Daniel's Distillery Private Day Trip from Nashville to Lynchburg: Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsHalf Day Nashville Tour: Nashville Food TourTennessee Waterfalls Manchester Half-Day Guided TourSongwriter for a Day: Private Nashville Tour and Cowriting Experience - Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsThe Music History of Music CityNashville Music Row Then and Now TourThe Ultimate All Day Nashville TourNashville Civil Rights TourWoman's Suffrage TourThe Nashville's Best Architecture TourExpress Nashville Tour: A trip through timeNashville's history of Booze, Beer and BrothelsCountry life middle Tennessee Best Nashville Experience Nashville overview Christmas in Nashville Music City Half Day TourNEW TOUR! Nashville Famous Flavors "Full" Day Food Tour: Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsNEW TOUR! Nashville to National Corvette Museum: Road Trip for Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsNEW TOUR! Franklin and Leipers Fork: Private Day Trip from Nashville - Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsNEW TOUR! Nashville Professional Recording Studio Session - Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsNashville Music Row Tour and Songwriting Experience - Half Day TourCivil War Experience: Hood's Tennessee Campaign from Spring Hill to Nashville Full-Day TourNEW TOUR! Johnny Cash Private Farm Tour and Concert with Nephew Mark Cash: Road Trip from Nashville - Private Parties of 1 to 14 GuestsBattle of Franklin