Nashville is photogenic, y’all. And it’s becoming a hot spot for murals of every color, type and size. So I’ve narrowed down the best Nashville murals and photo ops for my own sanity as well as your reference. Whether you’re here with a bachelorette party, building your Instagram feed, or want some unique senior photos—here’s a quick guide to my favorite scenes that make a statement.
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Nashville Murals in 12 South
“I Believe in Nashville” Mural and Draper James Wall
Address: 2608 12th Ave S, Nashville
“I Believe In Nashville” mural
12 South is home to Reese Witherspoon’s sophisticated, Southern Draper James boutique. Outside her shop you’ll probably find a line of girls waiting to get a photo op with one of two Instagram-worthy murals. The Draper James Wall—also known as “blue stripes Nashville”—is every bit as preppy and delightful as Reese’s brand.
Directly across the alley facing Draper James is the iconic “I Believe in Nashville” mural. There are other places you can find an “I Believe in Nashville” mural around town, but why not kill two birds with one stone here?
The Draper James Wall
Flower Mural and “Make Music Not War” Wall
Address: 2900 12th Ave S, Nashville
Flower mural outside of Green Pea Salon
These are just a couple blocks away from Draper James outside of Green Pea Salon. It’ll probably be much less crowded than the previous 12 South murals I mentioned, but you can get a few different looks at this one spot. I love taking people here for photos because you can get a bright, colorful vibe with the Flower Mural and turn around and get a grey, moody tone against the “Make Music Not War” wall.
“Make Music Not War” mural
Part of the “Make Music Not War” wall
Flowers and butterflies mural in 12 South
Address: 2501 12th Ave S, Nashville
Model: Ryland Fisher
During the summer months, there’s a massive pop-up tent with thousands of flowers and plants at the corner of 12 Ave South and Beechwood Ave. I’m kind of obsessed with it. Behind the tent is a parking lot where you’ll find a gorgeous, floral mural painted on a parked trailer.
Amelia’s Flower Truck in 12 South
Address: 2601 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
On a typical sunny weekend from March to November, you can find Amelia’s Flower Truck in front of the imogene + willie boutique at the address above. The cool thing about Amelia’s is that you get to select your own flowers to create a fresh, bright arrangement. For reference, the bouquet I’m holding above was $13. It’s truly one of my favorite photo ops in the whole city! Amelia’s Flower Truck can be found in a few different places all over Nashville—like The Gulch or Hillsboro Village—so check their schedule to see where they’ll be.
Murals in West Nashville
“It’s Gonna Be O.K.” mural
Address: 3020 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville
Right now, this is my favorite Nashville mural! You’ll feel happier and prettier as soon as you walk up. To get a classic, straight-on picture for Instagram, your photographer might have to “play in traffic”—i.e. stand in the road to get the shot—so avoid rush hour times and be careful! But as you can see, there are plenty of beautiful angles from the sidewalk, too.
Drippy Lips Mural
Address: 1814 21st Avenue South, Nashville
If you’re feeling sassy, this classic Nashville mural is definitely for you. It’s located in the alley right next to Fido in Hillsboro Village, so you can park in the lot behind the building, take your pictures, and grab a coffee when you’re done.
Centennial Park
Address: 211 27th Ave N, Nashville
Centennial Park offers many different looks, tones, and colors in one beautiful location. You can use the tall pillars of The Parthenon for a traditional, neutral background, but my favorite spots are in the rest of the park. If you park by the Centennial Performing Arts Studios, you’ll find colorful trees, twisting branches, and an idyllic lake with ducks. Just pivot and walk a few steps to enjoy a variety of vibes.
Murals in East Nashville
“Nashville Looks Good On You” mural
Address: South 14th Street and Seiver Street
“Nashville Looks Good On You” mural in East Nashville
There are a bunch of locations to capture the “nashville looks good on you” mural, but I like this one in East Nashville because it’s in an unassuming neighborhood without a bunch of tourists around. In fact, it takes up the side of someone’s house.
East Nashville mural at Snooze
Address: 969 Main Street, Nashville
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is open for breakfast and lunch, but you can snap a selfie with this colorful mural on the side of its building anytime you like. It’s one of the newer murals in Nashville but it’s easily one of my favorites.
Taylor Swift mural at Grimey’s
Address: 1060 E. Trinity Lane, Nashville
Taylor Swift Record Store Day 2022 mural on Grimey’s wall
If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, grab your photo op with this mural while you still can. This mural on the front of Grimey’s New & Preloved Music in East Nashville was commissioned for Record Store Day 2022, which was April 23. So it’s reasonable to assume that by April 2023, it might not be there anymore.
Murals at Grimey’s record store
Address: 1060 E. Trinity Lane, Nashville
If you want to view a bunch of iconic, music-inspired murals, you’ll get the most bang for your buck at Grimey’s. The famous John Prine “Stay Independent” mural and Taylor Swift’s Record Store Day mural are among them.
Johnny Cash and other murals at Barista Parlor
Address: 519 Gallatin Ave B, Nashville
The murals at Barista Parlor in East Nashville
Come for the art and stay for some of Nashville’s finest coffee and bagels. Part of Barista Parlor’s industrial, artsy patio vibes include these funky murals that wrap all the way around the corner.
Douglas Market Lofts mural
Address: 337 Douglas Ave, Nashville
Douglas Market Lofts and Cafe
This mural by Kim Radford scales the entire building and every detail exudes happiness. It really is a must-visit if you’re in East Nashville. Plus, you can stop inside Douglas Corner Cafe for some of my favorite espresso in the city—or even beer and wine.
Murals at The Basement East
Address: 917 Woodland Street, Nashville
I wouldn’t necessarily go out of my way for these murals, but if you’re into music and trippy art, they’re pretty cool.
Nashville Murals in The Gulch
What Lifts You Wings
Address: 302 11th Ave S, Nashville
{Photo coming soon! In the meantime, check out the hashtag #WhatLiftsYou on Instagram.}
A staple of any Nashville Instagram tour or girls’ trip, this 20-foot-tall artwork by Kelsey Montague was among the first of its kind in Music City. These wings are super pretty—just be prepared to wait in line 5 to 15 minutes to take your turn.
L.A. Jackson/The Thompson Hotel roof top
Address: 401 11th Ave S, Nashville
L.A. Jackson’s rooftop
If sipping craft cocktails while taking in amazing views of the city is your thing, check out L.A. Jackson—and also take some pictures. I say “also” because they have a no-professional-photos policy that they actually enforce. Which is a shame, because… the views! The pretty drinks! The tree in the middle of the rooftop patio! It’s all just begging to be photographed. You can see some shots I snuck in before being asked to stop here. However, there’s no rule against iPhone pictures! So order a classy drink and put that portrait mode to good use, y’all.
Murals in Wedgewood-Houston
Rose Wall of Tennessee mural
Address: 462 Humphreys St, Nashville
Some of the most vivid, popular murals in Nashville were created by Tarabella Aversa, also known as tmamurals—including this one. All of her work is unique and worth checking out for the photo op!
Giant “Nashville” guitar photo op
Address: 425 Chestnut Street, Nashville
Located at the site of Nashville Warehouse Company, this giant guitar is kind of our version of the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
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