Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Overview

Stretching 19 acres just north of the State Capitol, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park commemorates Tennessee's 200th anniversary of statehood. The park features a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, and a 95-bell carillon that plays a Tennessee waltz melody on the hour.

Highlights

• Granite state map: A massive 200-foot floor map of Tennessee etched into black granite, showing all 95 counties.
• Court of 3 Stars: Represents the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee—East, Middle, and West.
• Farmers' Market adjacency: The Nashville Farmers' Market sits at the park's western edge.

History

The park opened on June 1, 1996, Tennessee's bicentennial year. It was designed to transform a blighted area north of the Capitol into a civic gathering space and living history lesson.

Visitor Tips

• Free entry: Open daily, no tickets needed.
• Walking tour: The timeline wall chronicles Tennessee history from 1796 to 1996.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.