Honoring all of the Tennesseans who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, the Tennessee World War II Memorial is one of the most notable features of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Serving as both a memorial of the past as well as a hub for the community in […]
War Memorial Plaza features various statues and monuments that commemorate the sacrifices made by residents of Tennessee in numerous conflicts. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the effort to create a space that would celebrate and honor this legacy has enabled residents and visitors across the eras to better understand these sacrifices in a […]
Nashville marked 200 years of city government with the creation of Public Square. This urban oasis in front of the courthouse features a walking path, an observation deck, a big lawn for events and various markers that call out the history of the city, highlighting what it can mean to cultivate engagement in a space […]
Directly connected to the founding of Nashville, Tennessee, the historic Fort Nashborough represents an important element of Tennessee and American history. This landmark has been recreated in many details in downtown Nashville to reflect the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s, allowing audiences to experience this history and legacy on multiple levels. […]
A 132-acre public park established in 1903, Centennial Park and features numerous landmarks and open space, enabling numerous types of engagement for audiences in Nashville, Tennessee. Recognized as the city’s central and cultural park since it was created, Centennial Park personifies a vision of culture and connection that has captured the hearts and minds of […]
Built as the centerpiece of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897, the Nashville Parthenon is a full-scale replica of the famous temple in Athens, Greece. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, what was originally intended to be a temporary structure became a permanent one thanks to the popularity of the concept, highlighting what it […]
Representing three geographically and legally distinct areas of Tennessee, the Three Stars on the state flag of Tennessee have become an icon across the entire state in ways that have positively impacted the culture and economy of the region. Appearing in the logos of numerous Tennessee-based companies and teams and on countless pieces of merchandise, […]