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1. tnency.utk.tennessee.edu › entries › the-parthenonThe Parthenon | Tennessee Encyclopedia

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   Oct 8, 2017 · Donations for the Athena accumulated over the years, and in 1982 the Park Board commissioned Nashville sculptor Alan LeQuire to recreate the forty-two-foot statue for the interior, a task that took almost eight years. Its unveiling on May 20, 1990, generated excitement and renewal of interest in the Nashville Parthenon as an icon of the city.

2. www.nashville.gov › departments › parksCentennial Park | Nashville.gov

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   Centennial Park is one of Nashville's premier parks. Located on West End and 25th Avenue North, the 132-acre features: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, a band shell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail.

3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g55229-dNashville Parthenon - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Standing as the centerpiece in Nashville's Centennial Park, the Parthenon is a full scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Come inside to see the 42-foot gilded sculpture of Athena, the permanent display of American paintings from the Cowan Collection, the history of the Nashville Parthenon dating back to the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition, and a variety of temporary shows and ...

4. nashvillego.com › activities › guidesSo, Why is the Parthenon in Nashville? | Nashville Go

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   Jun 4, 2023 · T he Parthenon in Centennial Park in Nashville is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It was designed and built in 1897 by architect William Crawford Smith as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition which celebrated the 100th anniversary of Tennessee’s entry into the union in 1796.

5. www.nashvilleparthenon.com › faqsFAQs | The Parthenon

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   Where can I report problems in Centennial Park or the Parthenon? Hub Nashville is the best place to report problems such as trash in the park, unpermitted music, solicitation, illegal parking, etc. You can also ask to speak to a Manager at the Parthenon or call Metro Parks at 615-862-8400. Report a maintenance concern in a Metro Park

6. www.nashvilleparthenon.com › virtualmuseumVirtual Museum | The Parthenon

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   Nashville Parthenon YouTube. Browse virtual content created for K-12 and adult audiences to learn about the newest exhibitions and permanent collection, hear scholarly programs, watch musical performances, and go behind-the-scenes at the museum. New videos are uploaded often! Subscribe to the Nashville Parthenon YouTube Channel

7. www.atlasobscura.com › places › concrete-parthenonConcrete Parthenon – Nashville, Tennessee - Atlas Obscura

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   Jun 17, 2009 · 1915. Originally constructed for Tennessee’s 1897 Centennial Exposition, a full-sized replica of Athens’ famous Parthenon resides today in Nashville’s Centennial Park. Its most remarkable ...