Are you a lover of sunsets and twilight walks? Then you’ll definitely want to check out the best Nashville sunset spots! That’s right; we’ve scoured the city and surrounding areas to find the best places to watch the sunset, and we’ve come up with 11 places for you to strategically plan your next evening out and about. If you haven’t crossed all 11 locales off of your bucket list, you may want to plan a visit over the weekend to catch one of the most spectacular sunsets in Nashville.

11. Sounds Stadium
Sounds Stadium, 19 Jackson St, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
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Is there anything better than a night at the ballgame? Yes, watching the sun finally set and your favorite Nashville team take home a win, and Sounds Stadium is the perfect place to do just that.
10. Love Circle
Love Circle, Love Cir, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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Love Circle is known to be one of the best views of the city, but have you ever tried turning around? Get an eyeful of the sunset over a more overtly country-esque view of the city. This circle has a lovely view - and quite possibly the best sunset in Nashville.
9. Belmont University
Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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Take in a stunning sunset beneath the bell tower of Belmont University, serenaded by the twang of music majors and scholarly education devotees alike. Pro-tip - you'll get a great view if you head to the top floor of the parking garage.
8. Shelby Bottoms
Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
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Shelby Bottoms really has its pick when it comes to gorgeous Nashville sunset spots - watch the sun melt over the open fields, the Cumberland, across the baseball diamond as your littles run the bases, or even down the running pathways while you get in shape.
7. Two Rivers Park
2 Rivers Parkway, 2 Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
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One of the best places to watch the sunset, Two Rivers Park is known for its ever-beautiful Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge. You can rent bikes and ride over the river while the sun sets. Or rises, if you're dedicated enough.

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6. Pedestrian Bridge
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, Nashville, TN, USA
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Ah, yes. The most well-known bridge in Nashville, giving you a view of downtown, the Cumberland River, a raw stretch of east Nashville, and, quite possibly, one of the most spectacular sunsets in Nashville. This is by far one of the most popular spots to visit in the city, no matter the time of day.
5. Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake, Oak Hill, TN 37220, USA
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Radnor Lake is a quiet hamlet located out in Brentwood. It boasts a lake loop as well as a nature center for the kids, so you can wile away the hours while you wait for the sun to set over the water. It's truly one of the best places to watch the sunset in the city.
4. Opryland Hotel
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
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The Opryland Hotel?! Yes, yes it's the perfect place to curl up on a bench and read, surrounded by (perhaps) the most beautiful hotel in Nashville.
3. Acme Feed & Seed
Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
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This downtown eatery has a fun rooftop bar, great for a night out on the town with your friends. It overlooks Broadway and the Cumberland River, both prime spots for peeping sunsets in Nashville.
2. Bicentennial Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
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A great place for a history lesson or a walk, this popular park on the north end of town boasts a summertime splash pad for the kids and year-long sunset viewing for the adults, making it one of our favorite Nashville sunset spots. It's a great place for a pre-dinner walk before your reservation in Germantown, by the way.
1. Long Hunter State Park
Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
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Boasting some of the most beautiful trails around Nashville, Long Hunter State Park is great for an afternoon jaunt or a bit of time out and about just before the sunset. Have you ever seen anything else this beautiful? It may very well be the best sunset in Nashville.

So, do you agree? Are these the best Nashville sunset spots? Have you visited all of the places mentioned above? Know of any other spots that boast some of the best sunsets in Nashville? Tell us!

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