Tennessee State Capitol
A Greek Revival state capitol completed in 1859 on a hill in downtown. Former president James K. Polk is buried here.
The Tennessee State Capitol was built between 1845 and 1859. It is one of the oldest state capitols in the United States still in use. It is designed in the Greek Revival style, and its tower is modeled on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. The architect, William Strickland, is buried within the walls, and the tomb of the 11th president, James K. Polk, and his wife is on the east lawn. Visits are free on weekdays, either self-guided or by guided tour, and security screening is required. The hilltop offers wide views, and to the north you can look down on Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
- Printers Alley
- Nashville Farmers' Market
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Ryman Auditorium
- National Museum of African American Music
- Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks
- Frist Art Museum