Visiting The Tennessee State Capitol
A true must see when you are visiting Nashville is the State Capitol, otherwise known as Union Fort Johnson. This lovely building was built way back in 1859 and is nestled in a lovely area right in the downtown area of Nashville. A trip to see this wonderful piece of Tennessee history could be great fun for your entire family.
The State Capitol is rich with all kinds of history that many find very interesting to learn about such as the tomb of former United States President James K. Polk and his wife being located on the grounds. The building is also loaded to the gills with a great number of wonderful works of art including murals, portraits and frescos. There are also several famous statues on the grounds as well which are great for picture taking to capture memories of your visit.
Admission to the Tennessee State Capitol is always free to all visitors. The State Capitol is conveniently located on Charlotte Avenue, which happens to lie between 6th and 7th Avenue in the downtown area. There is plenty of parking available for a small fee in several parking lots in the area surrounding the location.
Hours that you may stop by for a visit by yourself, with your family or with a group are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If you are looking to get some type of a tour, there are brochures available that will help you go on a self-guided tour around the grounds.
