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 ...

Nashfamous: The Parthenon in Centennial Park is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the former temple in Athens, Greece. The state of Tennessee celebrated its 100th birthday by building ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Samurai Come to Dallas, Cloisonné, a Spiny Lobster, and a Sake Fountain in Tow The Three Faces of Betrayal in Power Ballad It’s the Athens of the South, too, with the world’s only Parthenon ...

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 ...

It’s hard not to be awestruck standing in front of the Parthenon marbles. The collection of sculptures adorned the famous archeological site, which was originally built as a temple to Athena in ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville native who was one of the engineers behind Tennessee’s elaborate Centennial Exposition and Parthenon did much more to shape the city we recognize today. Major ...

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 ...