Christmas in Nashville is a truly magical season. The whole city shows up, and the joy and excitement that comes with the holiday season run rampant across town. There are all sorts of light displays for folks to wander through, holiday festivals and fairs to experience, and fun events all across town. But if you’re looking for a true Nashville gem and want to see the best Christmas light display in Nashville then you have to check out Gill’s Bright Lights, a Hendersonville holiday tradition that’s well worth a visit or two.

This truly magical evening offers such a splendid showing of Christmas cheer, we hope you’ve enjoyed our little drive-thru Christmas lights in Nashville presentation. If you’re looking for more information, you can find it by way of the Gill’s Bright Lights official Facebook page.

In your opinion where is the best Christmas light display in Nashville? We’d love to hear about any new and wonderful Christmas lights in Nashville.

Check out more Christmastime fun with a visit to Franklin, Tennessee, an incredible small town outside of Nashville.

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Is there anything to do in Nashville for Christmas?

As the holidays approach, many people start to wonder what there is to do in Nashville for Christmas. If you're looking for some festive fun, then you'll definitely want to check out Opryland. This beloved attraction at the Opryland Hotel and Resort transforms into a winter wonderland each year, complete with over three million lights, holiday shows, and ice sculptures. You can also skate at the outdoor rink or take a scenic ride on the tram. And of course, no visit to Opryland would be complete without a trip to see Santa! So if you're looking for some holiday cheer, be sure to add Opryland to your list.

Do you have to pay to see Christmas lights at Opryland?

There are many free activities at Gaylord Opryland each year from the second week in November to the first of January. All of the interior and exterior lights are visible and available for everyone to enjoy. There are even more activities that might come with a fee like dinner shows, carriage rides, photos with Santa, themed ice skating events, and riverboat cruises. And of course a stay at the hotel itself. But it’s well worth the adventure if you are looking for a wonderful way to spend Christmas in Nashville, Tennessee.

Where are other drive-thru light displays in Nashville?

Nashville comes alive for the holidays with numerous light displays, events, and festivities. If you are looking for something fun to do with the family in Nashville for the holidays how about a Nashville holiday lights road trip? In this article, we plan out an itinerary just for you (okay fine you can share it with your friends and family too) to see six beautiful light displays around our wonderful city. Let us know which one is your favorite!