NASHVILLE, TN — The Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association (HWEN) has announced the second annual Holiday Lights Carriage Tours the evenings of Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. Horse-drawn carriages clip-clop through the streets of the historic neighborhood.
The sound of horse hooves on city streets, the relaxed pace, and the decorated vintage homes of the neighborhood are a step into the past. It’s a unique way for work groups, church groups, guests from out-of-town, or a dinner party group to get together.
Safety is a primary consideration on the street and boarding the carriages. Gentle, well-trained horses, professional drivers, and comfortable carriages will be provided by the same established company that offers carriage rides in downtown Nashville. Tickets are $22 per person and may be purchased online now at www.hwen.org.
Children under two may ride free on a parent’s lap. Tickets include hot cider, refreshments, music and warm blankets for the surrey. The 30-minute carriage rides start at 5 pm and the last tour is at 8:30 pm.
The carriage rides begin and end at the Nashville First Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2800 Blair Blvd., at the corner of Natchez Trace and Blair Blvd. Parking is free.
Proceeds from the Holiday Lights Tours are invested directly back into the neighborhood. The 35-year-old neighborhood association works to preserve the historic and residential character and help guide the growth of the district established in the early 20th century. This ongoing effort includes the annual Dragon Parade, Dragon Music Sunday free concert series and also planting trees and installing water fountains in Fannie Mae Dees Park, Neighborhood Cleanup Day and more.