Where to see Christmas lights in the Nashville area
It's finally December, which means lots and lots of Christmas light displays in the Nashville area.
Here's our full list of where to go to get in the festive spirit.
Award winning lights in Antioch
Kevin Williams' Christmas display, which has won his district in the lights competition three years in a row, is located at 4025 Keeley Drive in Antioch. It will be up from dusk until about 11 p.m. through New Year's Day.
Sunnyside Lights in Brentwood
This is the 35th — and final — year for Sunnyside Lights at 1956 Sunnyside Drive off Hillsboro Road in Brentwood. This display, created by Bill Minneci in memory of his son, has become a Christmas Light tradition that draws as many as 2,000 cars (and lots of buses) per night. Not only are the lights wonderful (there are over 97,000 lights) but Santa will be there for visits and picture from 5:30- 9:30 Dec. 15-23, with donations accepted for the Shrine Children's Hospital. sunnysidelights.com
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The Parthenon in Nashville
Drive down West End Avenue to see the Parthenon in its holiday glory with its red and green lights. It's very festive and easy to drive by.
The Opryland Resort lights
Gaylord Opryland Resort with its millions of lights is always a holiday destination. You can drive around the circle at the Magnolia Lobby and see an impressive array of the white lights as well as the beautiful larger than life nativity.
Hillsboro West End neighborhood
Hillsboro West End neighborhood (around Hillsboro Village) has some great displays that were entered in their neighborhood holiday lights contest. Good streets include: Fairfax, Westwood, Westmoreland and Barton avenues.
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Sumner County's Fairview Plantaion in Gallatin
Sumner County has some good light looking options: Fairview Plantation in Gallatin and Lights on Luna, 176 Luna Lane, in Hendersonville, were both recommended.
London's Lights in Antioch
London's Lights on Barnes Road in Antioch.
Lipscomb University circle's beautifully lighted trees
The Lipscomb University circle in front of the Allen Arena has a spectacular light exhibition with beautifully lighted trees.
Lebanon Christmas Lights
While not free, the "Dancing Lights of Christmas" in Lebanon opens nightly at 5 p.m. The cost is $25 per car and $50 for commercial vehicles.
And if you know of other great light displays, please let me know at mscheap@tennessean.com.