Churches and Cathedrals in Nashville

"The Downtown Presbyterian Church — one of more than 600 churches in Nashville — is a splendid example of Egyptian Revival architecture. The Egyptian decorative theme is continued inside in the wall paintings, woodwork, and stained-glass windows. Used as a hospital during the Union occupation of the city during the Civil War, it was designated Hospital No. 8 and housed 206 beds."

"The Downtown Presbyterian Church, also known as the Old First Presbyterian Church, opened its doors in 1848. It is the third church to occupy the site; the first was built in 1816. Designed by noted architect William Strickland, the twin-tower edifice is one of the few remaining examples of Egyptian Revival architecture in the country."

"In 1814, the first structure of Downtown Presbyterian Church (called First Presbyterian Church of Nashville at the time) was completed. It was destroyed by a fire in 1832. After rebuilding, it was again burned down in 1848."

"With architecture modeled after a traditional Roman Basilica, the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the third Catholic cathedral constructed in Nashville. The primary architect for the building was Fred Asmus, and construction began in 1910 under the direction of Bishop Thomas Sebastian Byrne—Saint Martin’s on the Hill in Rome inspired the design. Construction of the building finished in 1914, and the church has since undergone two major renovations."

"Construction on the Cathedral of the Incarnation began in 1907 and was completed in 1914. With Italianate architecture, the church resembles a Roman basilica. Nashville architect Fred Asmus worked with Bishop Byrne to design the church, which is modeled after Saint Martin’s on the Hill, one of the most famous churches in Rome."

"The first was Holy Rosary Cathedral, which is now the site of the Tennessee State Capitol. The second was Saint Mary’s Cathedral, which is located downtown on the corner of 5th and Church Street. The third Catholic cathedral in Nashville, Cathedral of the Incarnation, was dedicated in 1914."

"Plans to build the first Episcopal church structure in Tennessee were set in motion in 1830. Construction began in 1889, and the doors to Christ Church Cathedral were opened in December 1894. The Gothic Revival style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places."

"One of the first Catholic Churches in Tennessee, St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows Catholic Church served as the second Cathedral of the Diocese of Nashville from 1847-1914. Architect Adolphus Heiman, a German immigrant, designed the church using a Greek Revival architectural style. The first Catholic Bishop of Nashville, Richard Pius Mules, O.P., was primarily responsible for the construction of St. Mary church and led Tennessee’s Catholics until his death in 1860."

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"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."

"One of a kind, this historical art collection serves the needs of students and the wider community, as well as showcasing great works of art. Offering a diverse collection, the gallery has sought to increase its holdings of works by internationally recognized contemporary artists. The Fine Arts Collection is used for the development of temporary exhibitions as well as for student study and research."

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