Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge (Birdsong Hollow)
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
A twin-arch concrete bridge spanning Birdsong Hollow and a popular photo spot near the northern start of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Completed in 1994, the bridge spans Birdsong Hollow and is about 475 m long, roughly 47 m above the valley floor. It was the first precast segmental concrete arch bridge in the United States and won a Presidential Design Award. A viewpoint parking lot beside TN-96 on the north side offers views of both large arches and the full valley, and the scene is especially striking in autumn foliage. You can also drive across the bridge and continue south along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The bridge is about 30 km from downtown Nashville, roughly 35 minutes by car, and is often combined with historic Franklin for a half-day trip. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Historic Downtown Franklin
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
- Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Radnor Lake State Natural Area
- The Bluebird Cafe
- The Parthenon (Centennial Park)
- 12 South
- Music Row & RCA Studio B