Tennessee – Page 2 – The Monumentous

Centennial Park Connects a Vision of the Past to the Present for Tennessee

Created on the Site of the Tennessee Centennial Expo

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Monumentous Vision, North America, Park, United States

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 […]

The Nashville Parthenon Allows Audiences to Experience the Legacy of Western Civilization

Experiencing an engaging with history and legacy

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

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 […]

The Three Stars of the Tennessee Flag Becomes Icons of the Region

What it means for the ordinary to become an icon

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Functional, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

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, […]

The Founding of Nashville Monument Commemorates the History of a Community

Two Founders of Nashville

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Monumentous History, North America, Sculpture, United States

Located in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the Founding of Nashville monument commemorates the history that has come to enable the modern city. This simple but powerful monument showcases what it can look like to bring history to life in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Two Founders of Nashville James Robertson and John Donelson […]

Elvis Becomes an Icon of Memphis

Graceland and Beyond

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Attraction, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

Icons can often become synonymous with a city, while others provide communities with powerful symbols that can be utilized for various purposes. In becoming an icon of Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis Presley has become all of these things and more, but he’s been able to do so without being defined by any single symbol or image. […]

Graceland Transforms a Residence into a Cultural Destination

Cultivating a Legacy to Create a Theme Park

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Attraction, Monumentous Monuments

Elvis Presley is one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, with many referring to him as the “King of Rock and Roll”. This fact helped turn him into a cultural icon and a symbol of Memphis, where his music career began and where he died in 1977 at his Graceland residence. It […]

World’s Fair Park Embraces an Icon and Defines an Identity for Knoxville

The Sunsphere and Beyond

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Attraction, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

One of the last successful World’s Fairs, the 1982 edition of the event was hosted in Knoxville, Tennessee. It featured the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater, both of which have become icons of Knoxville as well as the primary features of World’s Fair Park, which sits on sits on the former fairgrounds of the event. […]