Best Arts and Culture Places in Nashville

"Known for hosting a spectacular array of fine art from all corners and regions of the world, the Frist has become a popular destination for anybody in the vicinity of downtown Nashville. Even if you’ve been there before, there’s always something new to see since they update their galleries every 6 to 8 weeks. The beautiful art deco building is something to behold; we promise if you venture inside, you won’t forget the breathtaking works of art on display!"

"Since 2001, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts has been proudly showcasing works of visual art. New pieces come through the gallery every six to eight weeks, ensuring that those interested in supporting the Nashville art community are regularly exposed to something fresh. In addition to the various exhibits, the Frist Center also has the Martin ArtQuest Gallery, an interactive art area geared toward children."

"The Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the Athenian original, can be found at Centennial Park. The historical monument was originally built for Tennessee’s 1897 Centennial Exposition. Today, The Parthenon serves as one of Nashville’s art museums featuring 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists."

"The Parthenon is considered as a centerpiece in Nashville's Centennial Park. It's a 42ft tall full scale replica of the Greek Parthenon in Athens. It was built in 1897 for that year's Tennessee Exposition."

"With 3,000 square feet of space, The Rymer Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in Nashville’s art district, Fifth Avenue of the Arts. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing art in many different forms, including paintings, sculptures, and statues. In cooperation with The Nashville Art Crawl, The Rymer Gallery hosts as many as 2,500 guests on the first Saturday of every month, when art collectors gather to admire the works curated for the district’s galleries."

"The gallery at Lipscomb University is curated by the art department faculty, hosting exhibitions each semester. The space offers students a place to study and develop their knowledge of a broad range of art works. Throughout the year Lipscomb welcomes nationally and regionally known artists for guest lectures surrounding the exhibitions."

"The Rymer Gallery is modern art gallery that promotes the artwork of concurrent generation. The gallery is committed to showcasing artists from a diverse genre of experience and media. In its massive 3,000 square feet location it has an artist studio and annex gallery."

"For nearly 40 years, Bennett Galleries has been housing contemporary fine art paintings and sculptures by artists of every experience level. Art lovers will find an evolving collection of abstract, figurative, and landscape works by local, regional, and international artists. In addition to those works, the gallery does custom archival picture framing and has a selection of ready-made frames available."

"Bennett Galleries is both a curated gallery space providing original fine art and a premier frame shop that specializes in custom framing. This gallery houses works from world renowned artists as well as local artists. With their amazing collection of contemporary painting and sculptures, this is a great place to shop if you are in the market for a new piece of fine art."

"Since 1977, Bennett Galleries has been a resource for those seeking contemporary paintings and sculpture. Their hub in Green Hills showcases established and emerging artists.Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Address: 2104 Crestmoor Rd, Nashville, TN 37215; 615-297-3201bennettgalleriesnashville.com"

"At its new space above from Deb Paquette’s new Etc. restaurant, the gallery offers a modern, discreet feel. Find American art and antiques, with an emphasis on 20th century modernism by historically acclaimed American artists inside as well as period pieces from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s that highlight the Art Deco, Art Moderne, and Retro movements.Hours: By appointmentAddress: 3796 Bedford Ave #305; 615-297-2547williamsamericanart.com"

"If you're looking for more ~experience~ with your art experience, check out Oz Arts' unique take on art exhibition. Their flexible space allows for performances and installations, often at the same time. Admission to the galleries is free with an event ticket purchase or by appointment, and events span through music, dance and multimedia art."

"6172 Cockrill Bend Circle, Nashville, TN, 37209 • (615) 350-7200. Ranging from musical and theater performances to art exhibitions and dance pieces, OZ Arts has it all. This nonprofit is filled with world-class contemporary art in multiple mediums."

"In addition to contemporary painters, sculptors and printmakers from near and far, LeQuire Gallery is the hub for Nashville visual artist Alan LeQuire, best known as the man behind the Music Row roundabout Musica statues. Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Address: 4304 Charlotte Ave; 615-298-4611lequiregallery.com"

"Catch established and emerging artists at the Corvidae space in the downtown Nashville Arts District. As the only gallery on the lower level of the Arcade, their two floors of gallery space allow for a shop of locally made artisan goods, jewelry, and a small independent book store as well.Hours: First Saturday Art Crawl 6-9 p.m; Tue-Sat 12-5 p.m. Address: 244 5th Ave N #11; 615-251-1609corvidaecollective.net"

"Beaman Park spans across a total of 1,700 acres of the highland rim of Davidson County, making it one of the largest parks in Nashville, as well as one of its hidden gems. The park isn’t visited as much as some others, which means that trail runners and hikers can experience the natural beauty of Middle Tennessee with nearly uninterrupted solitude and silence. Beaman Park is great for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, and is a popular place for locals to run the trails with their dogs."

"You'll have to drive a short distance north of Nashville to reach Beaman Park, but if you're looking for a bit of solitude it is worth the effort. The parking lot and modern nature center greet visitors, but you won't have to travel very far along the hiking trail to feel like you've stepped into a remote wilderness. With miles of trail crisscrossing the 1,700-acre park, you can spend all day exploring this place."

"Beaman Park offers three hiking trails including over 14.6 miles of trail and three trailheads. Beaman Park Trail Maps are available at the Nature Center trailhead. Contact the Beaman Park Nature Center at 615-862-8580 for more information."

"There are a lot of trees that surround the lake, which is great!. You can reach Cedar Creek Access Area in about 30 minutes from Downtown Nashville by car. The beach is to the northeast of the city."

"Hendersonville's Drake Creek Park offers: 2 Lighted Football Fields 13 Lighted Baseball / Softball Fields 5 Concession Stands 7 Restroom Facilities 3 Basketball Goals (1 lighted)"