Free Public Star Party - Bell's Bend
Schedule
Sat Aug 30 2025 at 08:30 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Bells Bend Park | Nashville, TN
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Age level: All agesCall 615-862-4187 or register by email [email protected].
Meet at Bells Bend Outdoor Center to join members of Nashville’s Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society for a night of moon and stargazing to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night! Telescopes and other displays will be available for up-close star viewing. Star viewing is weather dependent, but an alternate activity may be provided.
Leader: Members of Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society and Park Staff
From I-65/Briley Parkway: Coming from the south, after Trinity Lane use the left 2 lanes to exit on I-24. Take exit 43, Briley Parkway/TN 155 west. Continuing for about 6 miles, then take exit 24 for TN-12N / Ashland City Highway. Keep right to go toward Ashland City. In 2.7 miles, take a left at the light onto Old Hickory Blvd. Continue on Old Hickory for 4.5 miles. The "first rock" sign for Bells Bend is for the mountain bike trail parking, continue on to the next rock sign and gate into the Outdoor Center parking lot. Coming from the north, exit I-65 at Briley Parkway west, to Ashland City Highway.
From I-40 in Bellevue: Take exit 204A Briley Parkway / TN-155N. Go 4.7 miles to exit 24 / TN-12 toward Ashland City. In 2.7 miles, take a left at the light onto Old Hickory Blvd. Continue on Old Hickory for 4.5 miles. The "first rock" sign for Bells Bend is for the mountain bike trail parking, continue on to the next rock sign and gate into the Outdoor Center parking lot.
Star Parties are fun events where we get to share our passion for the night sky with the community. If it's your first Star Party, we've included a small Q & A below that might be helpful if you are on the proverbial fence on whether to attend or not. Hope to see you soon.
Price?
Free!
What to bring?
Yourself, friends, family, and anything else. Feel free to bring a chair and sit outside with us if you'd like
Are there any age requirements?
Open to all ages
What's up with the red lights, and why don't you have regular lights in the area?
There's science behind it, but basically, red light doesn't interfere with night vision like white light does. It takes your eyes about 20 minutes to get your night vision, so we don't want to disrupt it by using white light.
So, I'm here. What do I do?
Decide which telescope you want to peek into and ask the BSAS member what they are viewing. Be careful not to touch the eyepiece or telescope, since it might move the object out of view. If this happens, just let the BSAS member know so they can get the nightsky object back in the eyepiece for you.
Who are these people with the telescopes?
These are members of the BSAS Astronomy Club who have brought out their telescopes to share what's in the night sky with you. It's part of our community outreach with the park, and honestly, we love doing it and encourage questions. We enjoy sharing our passion for the night sky with our neighbors.
Where are the food trucks?
No food trucks, just space for us to enjoy searching the night sky.
Event Cancellation?
These events are weather permitting. Please check the event day to ensure the weather is cooperating for a successful event.
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Where is it happening?
Bells Bend Park, Nashville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
