Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2014 and updated in August 2020. The Parthenon, which is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, is a Nashville icon that has attracted millions of ...

After months of work on Centennial Park's Great Lawn in front of the Parthenon and other improvements, the fences were removed this week and the sprawling 19-acre lawn is ready for public use.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Centennial Park is best known for its full scale replica of the Parthenon, but historians said it’s had a much bigger impact shaping the community since the late 1800s. A new ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville’s Parthenon was never meant to be a permanent structure. So, why is it here? The Tennessee State Library and Archives has several materials documenting the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Just to the west of downtown Nashville is one of the city’s premier parks, with over 100 acres of grassy lawns and a large pond. However, before it was known as Centennial ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Katie Petrole knows her ancient history. But seven years ago the museum professional knew nothing about the world’s only exact replica of the Parthenon that’s holding court ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville’s Parthenon was never meant to be a permanent structure. So, why is it there? The Tennessee State Library and Archives has several materials documenting the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A year-long project to redesign parts of Centennial Park will begin this week, according to Metro Parks officials. This will be Phase Two of the Centennial Park redesign. The ...

The Tennessee State Library and Archives has several materials documenting the historical landmark located in Centennial Park. When it was first built, it was made of temporary material, like the ...