Mini Self-Guided Nashville Mural Tour: From the Admin’s Perspective

If there’s one thing Nashville does as well as music — it’s murals! 🎸✨

Whether you’re here for the weekend or you call Music City home, murals are one of the most colorful ways to explore Nashville’s creative heartbeat. You’ll find them on café walls, garage doors, and alleyways — each one bursting with personality and local flair.

Our Nashville Visitors admin team recently set out on a mini self-guided mural tour, visiting some of the most loved and photographed murals around town. Grab your camera and a coffee, and follow along — these are the stops you won’t want to miss!

1. What Lifts You – Rainbow Mural

📍 1010 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd,

Nashville, TN

This joyful mural radiates positivity with every color of the rainbow. Part of Kelsey Montague’s What Lifts You series, it’s all about celebrating what inspires and uplifts you.

2. What Lifts You – Wings Mural

📍 302 11th Ave South

Nashville, TN

Perhaps the most photographed wall in Nashville, these angel wings have become a city icon. Artist Kelsey Montague created them to represent freedom and hope — and they’ve inspired thousands of visitors to spread their “wings” right here in The Gulch.

3. What Lifts You – Hot Air Balloon

📍 1032–1078 W. Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN

This playful version of the What Lifts You theme can be found in East Nashville. The mural’s floating hot air balloons remind us to chase dreams and lift each other up — Nashville style.

4. What Lifts You – West Nashville

📍 1114 Pine St, Nashville, TN

Hidden just a bit off the main drag, this mural brings the What Lifts You spirit to West Nashville. A must-see for fans of Montague’s art who want to catch all her Nashville pieces.

5. Kittenish Store Murals:

You're Like Really Pretty

📍 304 11th Ave South

Nashville, TN

Inside Jessie James Decker’s Kittenish boutique, you’ll find two murals that are so Nashville.

Nashville Stole My Heart

📍 304 11th Ave South

Nashville, TN

The first one’s sassy and selfie-perfect.and the second one melts hearts

6. Flower Wings

📍 2507 12th Ave South,

Nashville, TN

These delicate, hand-painted flower wings are a favorite photo stop on 12th Avenue South. Their soft colors and feminine design make them ideal for a light, romantic Nashville photo moment.

7. Hear This Nashville

📍 901 Gleaves St,

Nashville, TN

This mural celebrates the heartbeat of Music City — the sound. With bold patterns and color, it’s a love letter to the artists and dreamers who give Nashville its rhythm.

8. Candy Hearts – The Gulch

📍 601 8th Ave South,

Nashville, TN

If Valentine’s Day had a mural, this would be it! Covered in pastel candy hearts featuring Nashville-inspired phrases, it’s as sweet as it sounds.

9. Draper James

📍 2608 12th Ave South,

Nashville, TN

You can’t miss the iconic blue-and-white stripes outside Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James store. It’s one of Nashville’s most recognizable backdrops — and perfectly Southern in every way.

10. Honky Tonk Angels

📍 408 Broadway,

Nashville, TN

This mural pays tribute to the women who’ve shaped country music. It’s a vibrant, empowering stop right on Broadway — the heart of Nashville nightlife.

11. Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar

📍 1111 Caruthers Ave,

Nashville, TN

Bright, colorful, and fun — this mural fits the vibe of the cereal bar it calls home. Come for the art, stay for the sugar rush!

12. Frankie Pierce Tunnel Mural

📍 1010 Gay St,

Nashville, TN

Named for Frankie Pierce, a trailblazing civil rights activist and suffragist, this mural adds depth and meaning to your tour. It’s a reminder that Nashville’s art tells not just fun stories — but powerful ones.

13. Nashville Looks Good on You

📍 2511 12th Ave South,

Nashville, TN

End your mural adventure with a confidence boost! This beloved phrase has become a must-snap spot for visitors and locals alike — because let’s face it, Nashville really does look good on everyone.

Tips for Your Self-Guided Mural Tour

• Start early. The Gulch and 12South areas can get busy mid-day.

• Bring a tripod (or a friend) to help with those full-body shots.

• Explore nearby cafés and shops — most murals are surrounded by great local finds.

• Tag us! Use #NashvilleVisitors or tag @NashvilleVisitors on Facebook so we can feature your photos!

The Story Behind Nashville’s Murals

Nashville’s mural movement began gaining attention in the early 2010s, led by projects like Nashville Walls Project and artists such as Kelsey Montague and Tim Davis. These creative expressions transformed the city’s neighborhoods into open-air galleries — each piece celebrating music, diversity, and connection.

What started as a few colorful walls has turned into a defining feature of the city, blending art, community, and Southern spirit.

From Our Admin Team

“Exploring Nashville through its murals is such a joyful way to see the city. Every stop made me smile — not just because of the art, but because of the stories behind them. Nashville’s creativity shines through every wall.”

Ready to explore the Nashville Murals?

Save this list, grab your camera, and plan your own Nashville mural day!

Then share your adventure with our community at Nashville Visitors on Facebook.

Did we miss your favorite mural? Share it with us!

Because in this city — art really does lift you. 💛