Things to Do in Spring Hill, TN: Rippa Villa, Civil War Sites, Parks and Events (2026)

You're looking at Spring Hill, and you want to know what a regular weekend looks like once you live here. Here's the list, with the address, the hours and the price wherever the venue posts them, so you can go.

I live in Canterbury, in Thompson's Station, right next door to Spring Hill, and I've been selling real estate since 2013. A good share of what's below is free.

What are the best things to do in Spring Hill, TN?

The best things to do in Spring Hill, as of October 2026, are the Civil War sites and the city parks, and most of the parks and city events cost nothing.

1. Tour Rippa Villa. The Battle of Franklin Trust runs 60-minute guided tours of the 1855 house at 5700 Main Street, Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult tickets are $22, or $10 if you buy online before December 31.
2. Walk the battlefield. The American Battlefield Trust's walking trail on the Spring Hill Battlefield is southeast of town on Kedron Road and Reserve Boulevard, on land the Trust and its members have saved, more than 195 acres so far.
3. Spend an afternoon at Fischer Park at Port Royal. The city's largest park, at 4285 Port Royal Road, has a 3,000-foot walking path, a free splash pad in summer, tennis and basketball courts and the Veterans Wall and Plaza.
4. Take the Spring Hill Walking Tour. The Trust's 100-minute guided walk through historic downtown Spring Hill starts at Rippa Villa and costs $30 a person. Book it at least 24 hours ahead.
5. Go to the Christmas Parade. The City of Spring Hill holds its 2026 parade on Saturday, December 12, at 5 p.m.
6. Use the library. The Spring Hill Public Library, at 144 Kedron Parkway, is open six days a week, with e-books, wireless printing and rooms you can reserve.

What parks are in Spring Hill, TN?

The City of Spring Hill lists five parks: Fischer Park at Port Royal, Harvey Park, Evans Park, McLemore Park and the Walnut Street Skatepark. City parks are open from dawn to dark, smoke free and alcohol free, and dogs stay on a leash everywhere except the dog park, per the city as of October 2026.

County is by street address in the U.S. Census Bureau's geocoder. Harvey Park is the one city park on the Williamson County side.

Fischer Park is one I know well. My kids have played soccer there, and they play football with the Spring Hill Hawks, who practice there.

The splash pad at Fischer Park runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and it's free. The tables around it are first come, first served, and the city takes reservations for the nearby shelters. Fischer Park's arboretum labels 23 trees, from Eastern red cedar and tulip poplar to sycamore and weeping willow.

How much does it cost to tour Rippa Villa?

A 60-minute Classic House Tour of Rippa Villa costs $22 for adults, and the Battle of Franklin Trust is selling it for $10 through December 31 if you buy online first, per the Trust as of October 2026. Walk-ins are welcome for the classic tour, which goes out about every 30 to 40 minutes, with the last tour of the day at 4 p.m.

Rippa Villa is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It closes on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. You'll also see the name written Rippavilla.

The City of Spring Hill has owned Rippa Villa and its 98 acres in Maury County since May 2017, and The Land Trust for Tennessee holds a conservation easement on the land, per the Land Trust. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places. From City Hall on Town Center Parkway, it's about 1.4 miles.

What happened at the Battle of Spring Hill?

The Battle of Spring Hill was fought on November 29, 1864, the day before the Battle of Franklin. Confederate General John Bell Hood's army tried to get between Union General John M. Schofield's army and its supply line, and that night Schofield's command marched through Spring Hill from Columbia toward Franklin, per the City of Spring Hill. The city calls it "one of the most controversial non-fighting events of the entire war."

The next morning, Confederate officers met for breakfast at Rippa Villa to work out how the Union troops had slipped past, per The Land Trust for Tennessee. You can see that history in four places in Spring Hill:

• The Spring Hill Battlefield. The American Battlefield Trust and its members have saved more than 195 acres here, and the Trust's interpreted walking trail is southeast of town on Kedron Road and Reserve Boulevard.
• Rippa Villa. Tours run daily at 5700 Main Street; see the table above.
• White Hall. Built in 1844 for Dr. Aaron White on what's now Duplex Road, it was Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's headquarters in March 1863, and after the Battle of Franklin wounded soldiers were laid out in its front and back halls for treatment, per the Spring Hill Historic Commission. It joined the National Register in 1984. It's a private home, so you see it from the road.
• Ferguson Hall. Van Dorn moved his headquarters from White Hall to the Martin Cheairs house, now Ferguson Hall on the Tennessee Children's Home campus, and was killed by Dr. George Peters less than a week later, per the Historic Commission. Visit Columbia's Spring Hill page lists Ferguson Hall tours by appointment.

What events are coming up in Spring Hill?

The City of Spring Hill's Parks and Recreation Department runs the big public events, and the next one is the 2026 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, at 5 p.m., per the city as of October 2026. The parade map is posted on the city's Christmas Parade page.

• Hill Fest. The city held it on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Fischer Park. Admission was free, with food trucks, mini golf, a live DJ and a daytime fireworks finale.
• The Rippa Villa $10 tour. The price ends December 31, and you have to buy online first.
• The city's calendar. It also lists Movie at the Mansion, Trunk or Treat and Santa's Mailbox, so check it for this year's dates.

Where can you shop and see a movie in Spring Hill?

The Crossings of Spring Hill is the city's big shopping center, with more than 85 shops and restaurants, and AMC Classic Spring Hill 12 has 12 screens, per Visit Columbia's Spring Hill page as of October 2026. The Spring Hill Public Library at 144 Kedron Parkway is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday, per the city.

What's worth a short drive from Spring Hill?

Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill is about 25.8 miles and 37 minutes from Spring Hill City Hall without traffic, and downtown Franklin is about 13.7 miles and 22 minutes north, per OpenStreetMap routing as of October 28, 2026.

• Henry Horton State Park. Tennessee State Parks lists it at 4209 Nashville Highway in Chapel Hill, 1,552 acres on the Duck River, with the Buford Ellington Golf Course, the Wilhoite Mill Trail, a trap and skeet range and kayaking on the river. The park is building a new lodge, and it says some roads, trails, campsites and river access points may close for a while during the work, as of October 2026.
• Franklin. Carnton and the Carter House are on the same $40 Tennessee Campaign ticket as Rippa Villa. My things to do in Franklin guide has their hours, prices and the parks there.
• Thompson's Station. The town just north of Spring Hill has its own list in things to do in Thompson's Station.

What's it like to have all of this close to home?

Spring Hill sits in two counties, and this list shows it: Harvey Park is on the Williamson County side, while Fischer Park, Rippa Villa and the library are in Maury County. If you're shopping homes here, the county line matters more than the park list, because it decides the school system and the county tax rate.

When I help someone shop Spring Hill, I start with the places they'd use every week, then confirm the county for each address before we write an offer. My living in Spring Hill guide covers the day-to-day, my best neighborhoods in Spring Hill guide sorts the neighborhoods county by county, and my Spring Hill, TN page has the homes for sale. If you want a second set of eyes on a short list, text or call me at 615-392-1186.

Frequently asked questions about things to do in Spring Hill, TN

What are the best things to do in Spring Hill, TN?

Tour Rippa Villa at 5700 Main Street, walk the American Battlefield Trust's trail on the Spring Hill Battlefield off Kedron Road and Reserve Boulevard, spend an afternoon at Fischer Park at Port Royal, take the Battle of Franklin Trust's Spring Hill Walking Tour, and go to the city's Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 5 p.m.

What parks are in Spring Hill, TN?

The City of Spring Hill lists five parks: Fischer Park at Port Royal (30 acres, the largest), Harvey Park, Evans Park, McLemore Park and the Walnut Street Skatepark. City parks are open from dawn to dark. Harvey Park is on the Williamson County side; the other four are in Maury County.

How much does it cost to tour Rippa Villa?

A 60-minute Classic House Tour costs $22 for adults, or $10 through December 31 when you buy online first. The $40 Tennessee Campaign ticket covers Rippa Villa, Carnton and the Carter House. Rippa Villa is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m.

Is Rippa Villa the same as Rippavilla Plantation?

Yes. The Battle of Franklin Trust, which runs the tours, writes the name Rippa Villa, and you'll also see it written Rippavilla. It's the 1855 house at 5700 Main Street in Spring Hill, owned by the City of Spring Hill since May 2017.

What happened at the Battle of Spring Hill?

On November 29, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood's army tried to get between Union General John M. Schofield's army and its supply line at Spring Hill. That night Schofield's command marched through Spring Hill toward Franklin, and the Battle of Franklin followed the next day.

When is the Spring Hill Christmas Parade in 2026?

The City of Spring Hill holds its 2026 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, at 5 p.m. The parade map is posted on the city's Christmas Parade page.

Is the Spring Hill splash pad free?

Yes. The splash pad at Fischer Park at Port Royal is free and runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, per the City of Spring Hill.

Let's find your spot near all of it

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