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Date Posted: 20:15:05 05/19/11 Thu
Author: Colie
Subject: Hey Chris, yes it's a replica of the Parthenon. Nashville considers itself the "Athens of the South", though why they chose the Parthenon, I don't know.
In reply to: chris k 's message, "well - the last time two times I was in Nashville it was for a convention at the Gaylord and didn't see much else but that - I remember very little from my last real visit 25 years ago. I do remember staying with a friend for almost a week and thinking what a lovely city and wondering why they built that replica of ... was it the parthenon? But I'm sure you'll be happy there." on 07:52:24 05/19/11 Thu


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[> [> [> I second the recommendation to visit the Parthenon. It's actually based on drawings of the real Parthenon made by a gentleman who visited it and made meticulous drawings of it before it was damaged in war. It was originally built as the main symbol of the Southern Exposition - not unlike a World's Fair, sort of Nashville's Eiffel Tower. As for the "Athens of the South" nickname - Nashville has 7 or 8 universities, so is a seat of learning. If you are looking for a fabulous restaurant - try the Acorn. -- Ann, 20:35:32 05/19/11 Thu [1]


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