St. Cecilia Academy

St. Cecilia Academy, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a historic religious building with roots dating back to the Greek Revival architectural style. Originally a mansion for John F. Erwin and Lavinia Robertson Erwin, it transformed into Tennessee's first Roman Catholic school by 1903. Today, it serves as the convent for the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia and has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in religious and educational history.