Tennessee State Capitol
Tennessee State Capitol
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09:00 - 16:00
Monday
09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:00
Thursday
09:00 - 16:00
Friday
09:00 - 16:00
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The grounds around this majestic neo-classical building offer statues of many historic figures, plus the graves of President Polk and his wife.
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Amanda&Chris
Petersfield, UK95 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Had this on the 'itinerary' in, what was, our musical tour of the US! However, glad we did. Informative tours every half(?) an hour. Really interesting and good to do something a bit different from the bars, concerts etc. And it's free! Thank you!
Written 2 August 2023
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Brenda U
Kansas103 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
If history and state capitols is your thing, this is perfect for you. Located on a hill, with lots of steps, it overlooks the city. Some nice views but also walking around the building are some historic statues/memorials to view. This is one of the few capitols without a dome, and it seems smaller than others, but a nice place to visit that’s free, quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Broadway. The security guard was also professional but friendly!
Written 7 July 2023
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CyndiMom
Manhattan Beach, CA239 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is a nice visit if you are interested in state capitals, which we are. They were not in session so it was quiet and very few people were there. Take the time to visit the house of representative and senate and sit and absorb it. The building itself is pretty impressive. It’s a whole different side to Nashville!
Written 21 May 2023
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Traveller & Foodie
Montreal, Canada3,507 contributions
May 2023 • Business
We did a golf cart tour in this area. The capital building is up all those stairs; small building but typical. The views at the top of the stairs are spectacular; you need good shoes to walk up the hill.
Written 20 May 2023
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Robert S
Lawrence, KS2,775 contributions
Jun 2022
We enjoyed our visit to the capitol building.
It was the 48th capitol building we visited.
The building is plainer than some other capitols - it does not have a classic dome - but it is very historic and worth visiting.
The building has a nice setting. It sits on top of a hill and has park land around it
The self tour is easy to follow. There is a lot of info about President Andrew Jackson.
It is the tenth oldest capitol building, and is noted for the unusually extensive use of stone and structural iron in it's construction.
The well known architect died before the construction was completed and his son stepped in and finished the building.
President and Mrs. James K, Polk are buried on the grounds.
It was the 48th capitol building we visited.
The building is plainer than some other capitols - it does not have a classic dome - but it is very historic and worth visiting.
The building has a nice setting. It sits on top of a hill and has park land around it
The self tour is easy to follow. There is a lot of info about President Andrew Jackson.
It is the tenth oldest capitol building, and is noted for the unusually extensive use of stone and structural iron in it's construction.
The well known architect died before the construction was completed and his son stepped in and finished the building.
President and Mrs. James K, Polk are buried on the grounds.
Written 17 May 2023
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Alexandra T
Murrieta, CA1,916 contributions
Mar 2023
There are a lot of steps, more than 200, to get up the hill to the Capitol Building. We had to take the hourly tour with a group of middle schoolers, but we all learned a lot.
Written 19 March 2023
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Emily M
United States1,328 contributions
Aug 2022
We got a pamphlet with a self-guided tour. It was informative, easy to follow, and we were glad we stopped.
Written 28 December 2022
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Pdonatyandkids
Westborough, MA240 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We walked the whole area on a Sunday; lovely outside area with great views. President Polk’s gravesite is on the campus. The outside also includes statues of President Johnson and President Jackson along with a replica of the liberty bell. The Next day we came back, and received a very nice and knowledgeable tour about the history of the building, the state and many other neat facts. We were than allowed to view some of the rooms on our own. Really, nice experience. highly recommend.
Written 25 December 2022
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Robert E
Ottawa, Canada8 contributions
Nov 2022
When visting Nashville, the State Capitol building is a great option when you want to get away from Broadway St. We really enjoyed the tour, the building is amazing and demonstrates some great architectures. I will say, be in shape for the walk if you are not driving. The capitol is high on a hill, which makes views of Nashville really nice. We took many photos from the balcony on the second level. Visiting the site is free as was the tour!
Written 10 November 2022
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Corbin G
Holyoke, MA416 contributions
Oct 2022
If you have the time to spare and like history and/or architecture then this is a worthwhile walkthrough that doesn't take up a lot of time and is the best of all prices: Free!
Written 31 October 2022
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Brett M
48 contributions
I assume it is okay to take pictures inside the Capitol?
RetiredNavy80
Marrero, LA160 contributions
Can't recall if I took any pics. Went thru security but don't remember if we had cameras with us. Sorry I can't be more definitive on an answer.
benelanaa
Zagreb, Croatia
Hi, we're students from Croatia and we're doing documentary about US Primary Elecetions. In our documentary we have some shots and sound from your tour guide but we forgot to ask his name. Can you please tell us his name?
Thank you in advance,
Cheers
Is the capitol open on Monday, March 28th? What about tours on March 28th?
mn615cat
Nashville, TN23 contributions
The Capitol is open on Mondays unless that's a holiday of which I'm unaware. That Monday, the legislature will be in session with the Senate convening in their chamber at 1pm and the House convening in their chamber at 5pm. Committees will be meeting in the afternoon as well. I don't know if guided tours will be available. No public parking is available onsite but paid public parking is available nearby at the Nashville Public library downtown. The Hermitage Hotel offers an upscale restaurant and an upscale bar with the same menu and free parking for 2 hours if you eat there. That hotel is directly across the street from Legislative Plaza, which connects via a marble tunnel to the State Capitol. The Sheraton Hotel is directly across the street from Legislative Plaza as well and probably offers a similar deal for parking and lunch. Surface lots also offer paid parking. Parking is not inexpensive downtown but touring the Capitol is free and the State Museum is just across from the Capitol. Also free if you want to check it out. Guided tours of the Capitol are offered by docents from the Museum.
Hollie K
Joelton, TN
My son is going tomorrow for a field trip and they sent a note home today saying dress apprpriate my son told me we have to dress up is there a dresscode
David D
Baxter, TN381 contributions
No there is not a dress code, but one should not be required for a visitor, of any age, to the State Capitol. The Capitol is a very historic building and I hope he enjoys his visit. If he has a guide, have him ask them to show them the bullet hole in the marble stair rail.
my daughters school is taking a field trip here. Parents have to drive. Where is the best place to park
SueinSalem
Salem, OR3,135 contributions
We parked in a covered pay structure because we were visiting more than the capitol and it was more central for us - we did a walking tour of Nashville and made a day of it - It sounds like the other answers would provide you with a better solution - the Library garage. As a matter of fact, I am going to keep that in mind for our next trip to Nashville.
We parked at: 4th & Commerce Garage
Details - Number of Spaces: 658
Hourly Rate: $1; Daily Rate: $12
Misc Rates: $1 each half hour; $10 daily max;
Address: 147 4th Ave N Nashville.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tennessee State Capitol
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- Attractions near Tennessee State Capitol:
- (0.00 km) President James K Polk Tomb
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