The Parthenon (Centennial Park)

The Parthenon in Centennial Park is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, constructed in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. It functions as an art museum and contains a 42-foot statue of Athena, created as a civic art installation. Visitors commonly make dedicated trips to see the structure, its permanent art displays, and the surrounding parkland.