If you’ve searched for a travel guide or itinerary to Nashville, TN, you have probably seen pictures of the colorful murals decorating the walls of many of the buildings. Music City is famous for its Instagram-worthy murals! Looking for a destination that will add a pop of color to your Instagram feed? This Nashville street art is for you!
Here are 20 Nashville murals you don’t want to miss and where to find them!
1. I Believe in Nashville
You can’t visit Music City without seeing the I Believe in Nashville mural. It’s a Nashville street art staple!
2. Make Music Not War
Perfect for the music lover visiting Music City, this mural has a cool, vintage vibe.
3. Flowers
Right across from the Make Music Not War mural, get lost in a garden of beautifully painted flowers!
4. The Dragon
1801 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
This long and colorful dragon is Nashville’s oldest mural painted in 1995. It sits right across from the Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village.
5. What Lifts You
Every bachelorette party in Nashville has to take a picture in front of the What Lifts You mural! It’s on pretty much everybody’s list. You may have to wait in line depending on the time of day, but it’s definitely a must-see!
6. Drippy Lips Mural
1814 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
I wish I had worn my red lipstick for a photo in front of this glam street art! Find it right down the street from the Dragon mural in Hillsboro Village.
7. Jason Woodside Mural
This massive mural makes an awesome and colorful backdrop for your next profile picture! It’s very close to the What Lifts You mural. You can’t miss it!
8. Hey Y’all!
How cute is this Hey Y’all mural inside the Stoney Clover Lane accessory store on 12 South? It definitely shares Nashville’s southern charm.
9. Hot Air Balloon
1034 West Eastland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206
I thought this mural was so unique. If the style looks familiar, it’s because this giant hot air balloon was painted by Kelsey Montague, the same artist who painted the What Lifts You Wings! I love that they added a basket underneath for you to pose in. You could probably fit 3 or 4 people in there if you wanted to!
10. Blue Geometric Mural
This cool blue mural is on the side of the Vuori clothing store on 12 South.
The Off the Wall Project on Charlotte Ave
This doesn’t really count as one of the twenty murals because it’s really a whole bunch of murals. Charlotte Avenue has a huge 1200-foot wall that showcases several murals. Don’t have time to go all over Nashville and see the art? Just come to Charlotte Ave. and see a dozen all in one place! Some of my favorites are below.
11. It’s Gonna Be OK
I’ve always loved the girly flowers and color palette of the I.G.B.O.K. mural. It makes a perfect clean backdrop for a photo, and it was actually painted to highlight mental health awareness.
12. The Train
This cool mural of train cars (and the engine) was painted by the UH Crew. It has a hip urban vibe unlike some of the more girly street art.
13. Scribbles
This mural by Alic Daniel has some cool colors, and it’s near one end of the Charlotte Avenue Off the Wall Project.
14. Take Flight
I thought this colorful mural was so fun. The vibrant colors and exciting imagery showcase artist Kevin Bongang’s style.
15. Spooned in Nashville
This adorable mural outside of Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar lets you take a seat on a giant silver spoon!
16. Nashville Looks Good On You
This one was a little harder to find because it was located behind the Frothy Monkey. This mural is a classic that you have to see!
17. The Google Fiber Mural
1012 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
I love the bright geometric design of the Google Fiber Mural. Find it on the side of Five Points Pizza!
18. The Fox Mural
This mural was painted to bring attention to Nashville’s waterways. Most call it the Fox Mural, but it has lots of other cute critters and a pop of golden color!
19. East Side Kroger Mural
As we drove through Nashville, I happened to see this bright street art on the side of Kroger. We had to stop for a quick snapshot. It’s unusual to see big chain businesses teaming up with artists to produce something that highlights local culture!
20. L & L Market Mural
The perfect square frame of this Nashville mural sits right inside the door of L & L Marketplace. Strike a pose in front of this one after stopping in Living with Landyn, buying a bouquet at Amelia’s Flowers, and eating a delicious Five Daughter’s donut.
Bonus: Draper James Stripes
These pretty blue and white stripes cover the wall of the Draper James clothing store. They are right across from the I Believe in Nashville street art. Even though I don’t really think of this as a mural in the traditional sense, I included it because it’s perfect for Instagram! We took more photos here than probably in front of any of the other murals!
Bonus: Pancake Pantry
You can find this cute stack of pancakes inside the Pancake Pantry. And don’t forget to get some delicious breakfast while you’re there!
These are my favorite Nashville murals that you have to check out, but we only scratched the surface! Even after several trips to Nashville, I haven’t visited all the street art yet. Did your favorite Nashville mural make the list? Post your favorite in the comments below!
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#1 on the list isn’t there anymore!!! Waaah! They have re-painted over it ???? cool art not as cool as the tie-dye!
1-30-20
Aw man! I didn’t know that! I guess I’ll have to go back to Nashville and find some more art!
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