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Museum · Nashville, Tennessee
The Parthenon
Full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, in Centennial Park, with an art gallery and a 12.8-meter statue of Athena.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About The Parthenon
Nashville’s Parthenon was built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897, when the city was nicknamed the Athens of the South for its schools. The original building, made of temporary materials, was rebuilt in concrete and completed in 1931, at the same dimensions as the Greek temple.
Inside, the main gallery houses the statue of Athena made by sculptor Alan LeQuire and unveiled in 1990; it is 12.8 meters tall and covered in gold leaf, as the original is believed to have been. On the ground floor, an art gallery displays American paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries and hosts temporary exhibitions.
Centennial Park around it has a lake, lawns and trails, and hosts outdoor concerts in summer.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours, including the park.
Best time
During the day for the museum; late afternoon to see the façade in soft light. Check opening days before you go.
How to get there
It’s in Centennial Park, on West End Avenue, about 3 km from downtown by bus, taxi or car.
Tip
See the statue of Athena first, then walk around the building outside between the columns.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about The Parthenon
Why is there a Parthenon in Nashville?
It was built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897 and rebuilt in concrete in 1931.
What’s inside Nashville’s Parthenon?
The statue of Athena, 12.8 meters tall, and an art gallery.
Where is the Parthenon in Nashville?
In Centennial Park, about 3 km from downtown.