Experts' Choice Award Tennessee State Capitol
What the experts agree on
This striking 1859 Greek Revival "temple" of Tennessee limestone crowns downtown Nashville's north hill. Architect William Strickland's masterpiece showcases classical Athenian proportions so perfectly he requested burial within its walls.
“designed by noted Philadelphia architect William Strickland who was so impressed with his Greek Revival creation that he requested—and received—entombment behind one of the building's walls.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The self-professed masterpiece of architect William Strickland (1788-1854), this Tennessee limestone Greek Revival "temple" sits high on a hill and boasts ancient Athenian models." Full review
Where "The Greek Revival-style building was begun in 1845 and completed in 1859." Full review
Frommer's "The Tennessee State Capitol, completed in 1859, is a classically proportioned Greek Revival building that sits on a hill on the north side of downtown" Full review
Lonely Planet "Built from local limestone and marble in the Greek Revival style and opened in 1859, the Tennessee State Citol is one of the oldest working citols in the nation. Statues and tombs of..."
