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Tennessee State Capitol. The Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when it first opened in 1859, and is a magnificent tribute to the people of Tennessee. This graceful structure was designed by noted architect William Strickland who considered it his crowning achievement.
Speaker Cameron Sexton. Cameron Sexton was elected 83rd Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Friday, August 23, 2019. Tennessee’s pragmatic conservative, Sexton has prioritized the health and well-being of our citizens, fought for opportunities for all Tennesseans, and he has championed fiscally responsible initiatives that have led to our state becoming a national economic ...
The larger house, and arguably the more representative one, of Tennessee's bicameral legislature is called the House of Representatives. It occupies the largest space in the State Capitol known as the House Chamber seen at left. The state is divided into 99 House districts from each of which one representative is elected.
The Tennessee State Capitol, one of the most historic structures in the State of Tennessee, is located in Nashville. This magnificent Greek Revival building was designed by architect William Strickland. Completed in 1859, it is one of the oldest working state capitols in the country.
Oct 8, 2017 · Tennessee State Capitol. Written by James A Hoobler. 2 minutes to read. The cornerstone of the Tennessee State Capitol was laid on July 4, 1845. William Strickland designed the building and supervised construction until his death in April 1854. Two architects assisted in its completion.
Tennessee State Museum and State Capitol. 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville, TN 37243. United States. Get Directions. Website. http://www.tnmuseum.org. The capitol was completed in 1859. The fortifications around the capitol consisted of four earthworks connected by a stockade with loopholes.
The Tennessee State Capitol, the first and only home of the Tennessee General Assembly, was designed by engineer and architect William Strickland. Since its construction, it has ably served, with little modification, as the seat of Tennessee's government.
