Centennial Park
Music City’s premier urban park home to Nashville’s iconic Parthenon replica
About Centennial Park
Centennial Park which occupies 132 acres and is located west of downtown is considered Nashville's premier urban park. It hosts the iconic Parthenon, walking trails, a small lake, an art center, gardens, volleyball courts and more. The park plays host to a number of festivals throughout the year including Musician's Corner, a weekly series that runs in the Summer, and the Tennessee Craft Fair. The park was the site of the Tennessee Centennial Exhibition in 1897 which celebrated, the 100th anniversary of Tennessee's entrance into the union. This festival was the occasion that led to the Parthenon being built. Originally the Parthenon was intended as a temporary structure but its popularity led to Nashville's decision to permanently rebuild it with concrete in 1915.
Upcoming Events at Centennial Park
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Saturday, 12 September
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Sunday, 13 September
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Thursday, 17 September
- Musicians Corner x Americanafest featuring She Returns From War, Ink, Obed Padilla & TBA Friday, 18 September
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Friday, 18 September
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Saturday, 19 September
- A Midsummer Night's Dream Sunday, 20 September
- Musicians Corner featuring Buddy Miller, Abigail Rose, CHAPPY, Milly Roze & TBA Friday, 25 September
- Kidsville Family Festival Saturday, 26 September
- Celebrate Nashville Saturday, 3 October
- Fall Tennessee Craft Fair Friday, 9 October
- Fall Tennessee Craft Fair Saturday, 10 October
- Fall Tennessee Craft Fair Sunday, 11 October
- Dog Day Festival Saturday, 17 October
- Walk to End Lupus Now Saturday, 24 October
- Centennial Stroll & Roll: Guided Nature Walk Tuesday, 27 October
- Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday, 14 November
