The Parthenon replica and Athena statue

The Parthenon in Centennial Park is a full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon originally built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition and later reconstructed in permanent materials. The building houses a large art museum and features a 42-foot statue of the goddess Athena by sculptor Alan LeQuire. The Parthenon is a documented architectural landmark and a noted local symbol referenced in Nashville cultural histories.