John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
A 1909 steel truss footbridge across the Cumberland River, and the best viewpoint for the Nashville skyline and the “Batman Building.”
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge was originally called the Shelby Street Bridge. It opened in 1909 and was later converted into a pedestrian and bicycle bridge about 960 meters long, making it one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. From the bridge you can look over the Cumberland River and the downtown skyline. The AT&T Building, whose top resembles a Batman helmet, stands out, and the view is most beautiful at dusk and at night. The east end of the bridge leads to the Tennessee Titans' stadium, and the west end connects to the area near Broadway. Admission is free, and it is open all day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks
- Ryman Auditorium
- Printers Alley
- National Museum of African American Music
- Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
- Frist Art Museum