Nashville: 12 South Mural Photowalk & Pro Photos

Summary

Iconic murals, candid photos & Nashville stories on foot

You’ll wander Nashville’s 12 South with a pro photographer who knows every mural and story behind them. Expect laughter, posing tips, group shots nobody gets left out of, and unexpected local stories along the way. Leave with real memories captured in your own gallery — something you’ll want to share long after you leave Music City.

What’s the experience like?

"You know, Dolly Parton once walked by here and waved at us," our photographer grinned as we paused in front of the “I Believe in Nashville” mural. I half-laughed, half-squinted at the sun bouncing off the blue and white stripes. The morning was already warm but not sticky yet — just that gentle Tennessee air that smells faintly of coffee and fried dough from the bakery down the block. There were five of us, plus our guide (her name was Jamie), and she knew exactly how to get us all laughing for the first round of photos.

We wandered through 12 South, which honestly feels more like a friendly village than a city neighborhood. Jamie pointed out Reese Witherspoon’s shop (I’d never have noticed it) and told us which taco place locals actually go to. Every time we stopped for a mural — “Nashville Looks Good On You,” “Looking Pretty Music City,” even a surprise one with bright pink wings — Jamie would show us how to stand so we didn’t look awkward (I still managed to blink in two shots). She had this way of making posing feel less embarrassing; at one point she said, “Just pretend you’re waiting for a bus,” and somehow that worked.

I didn’t expect to learn much about country music history on what I thought was just a photo walk, but Jamie threw in little stories about musicians who lived nearby or painted these walls. She even let me hold her camera for a second — heavier than it looks! The whole thing took about an hour, maybe just over because we lingered at Draper James for extra shots. By the end my cheeks hurt from smiling (and maybe from trying to pronounce “Gulch” like a local — failed miserably).

We got our gallery of photos a couple days later — way better than anything on my phone. There’s one where my friend is mid-laugh with sunlight catching her hair; I keep coming back to that shot. It’s weird how walking around looking at murals with strangers can make you feel like you belong somewhere new, even if it’s just for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mural photowalk in 12 South Neighborhood

• Meet in 12 South Neighborhood
• Walk to multiple murals
• Take photos at Draper James mural
• Explore neighborhood and share history
• Take photos at iconic murals

Top questions

How long is the Nashville mural photowalk tour?

The mural photowalk tour lasts about one hour in the 12 South neighborhood.

Are professional photos included in this Nashville tour?

Yes, you’ll receive a gallery of at least 50 professionally edited images after your tour.

Which murals will we visit during the photowalk?

You’ll visit “I Believe in Nashville,” “Nashville Looks Good On You,” “Looking Pretty Music City,” plus some surprise murals.

Is this mural tour suitable for bachelorette parties or groups?

Yes, it’s great for bachelorette parties, couples, groups or anyone wanting group photos together.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this walking tour are wheelchair accessible.

Does the experience include any local history or facts?

Your guide will share stories about the neighborhood and fun facts about country music stars along the way.

How much walking is involved during this tour?

The route covers about one mile through Nashville’s 12 South neighborhood.

Are infants or strollers allowed on this mural photowalk?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers during the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes an easy-paced walk through Nashville’s charming 12 South neighborhood with stops at several iconic murals, posing tips from your professional photographer guide, stories about local history and country music stars along the way, plus a gallery of at least 50 high-quality edited images delivered after your experience so everyone gets their moment captured together.