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The Parthenon. Stones River Greenway from Kohl's Trailhead to Percy Priest Dam is underwater and closed. The entire section of the Stewarts Ferry Greenway Connector is closed for repairs. The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park.
As a Metro Parks facility, the Parthenon follows Metro Nashville holidays. See the list below for holiday hours: New Year's Day: January 1 — Closed. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Third Monday in January — Closed 01/20/25. President’s Day: Third Monday in February — Closed 02/17/25. Memorial Day: Last Monday in May — Open 05/27/24 9:00 ...
The Parthenon in Nashville is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. When Tennessee celebrated its 100th year of statehood with the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville took advantage of its nickname “Athens of the South” and built the Fine Art Building as a copy of Athens’ most ...
4 days ago · 2500 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203. The Nashville Parthenon is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. It was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Athens, Greece isn’t the only city with a classical stone temple dedicated to the arts.
As part of Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation, the Nashville Parthenon offers daily, weekly, monthly, and public programming to enhance the museum experience for visitors. From daily programs at the Art Cart to annual public programs for families, the Parthenon strives to create fun learning opportunities that highlight the unique museum ...
Oct 25, 2017 · TRAVEL. See the Full-Size Parthenon That Is Not in Greece. One of the best places to study this Greek UNESCO World Heritage site is on a different continent. By Marie McGrory. October 25, 2017. •...
Nashville's Parthenon was created from brick, stone, structural reinforced concrete, and cast concrete aggregate. It took the City of Nashville nearly 10 years to build their Parthenon , 1921-1931. All horizontal architectural elements arch slightly in the center.
