Live the Legacy at Centennial Park.
In the Conservancy’s milestone year, you’re invited to Live The Legacy of the Park by enjoying the many enriching festivals, exhibitions, and activities that make this place so special. No matter your age or interests, there’s something for you in Nashville’s central park—most of it entirely free, thanks to the generous donors and sponsors of our 40-year old nonprofit organization.
Every visit, every shared moment, and every act of support helps write a new chapter in the 128-year old story of Centennial Park and the Parthenon.
Discover the many upcoming events at the Park, join us, and give to help sustain the vibrancy of this beloved place.
MAY IS CENTENNIAL PARK MONTH!
Each May, we honor the place Where Nashville Grows and raise funds to sustain it as a thriving public green space and cultural centerpiece of our community. Join us in celebrating and supporting Nashville’s central park this month.
Why May?
Many of the parks’s notable milestones took place during the month of May. The Tennessee Centennial Exposition began in May 1897, Centennial Park was established in May 1903, the Parthenon reconstruction was completed in May 1931, and the statue of Athena was unveiled in May 1990. And every year in May, many park activities also kick into high gear.
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Events & Activities
Centennial Park’s sprawling 132 acres of urban green space annually hosts activities for everyone to enjoy. Experience the monuments, historic landmarks, event spaces, and natural beauty as you enjoy nature, art, music, recreation, and community.
Discover The Places That Make Centennial Park So Beloved.
The Parthenon: The world’s only exact-size replica of the historic Greek temple. It hosts a statue of the goddess Athena, an art museum, and numerous other events.
Great Lawn: 19 sprawling acres of sprawling open green space for festivals, games, lounging, and recreation.
Lake Watauga: A tranquil escape for wildlife with a winding pathway for peaceful walks.
Centennial Art Center: Home to community art classes and exhibitions.
Sunken Garden: A beautiful array of foliage on display in this peaceful nook of the park.
Bandshell: A historic, community stage hosting Nashville Earth Day and more.
Musicians Corner & Cockrill Spring: A dedicated outdoor concert area alongside an unearthed trickling natural spring.
Playground & Centennial Performing Arts Studios: Cherished places for kids to play and the community to dance, act, and sing.
Volleyball Courts: Bump, set, and spike in the sand at a friendly league or pick-up game.
Dog Park: The place for outdoor exercise for our four-legged friends.
What Your Giving Supports
Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that sustains the vibrancy of Nashville’s Centennial Park, home to the historic Parthenon, by supporting Metro Parks in revitalizing and activating this public green space to ensure the park remains a welcoming destination for recreation, culture, education, and community connection for all.
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We collaborate with Metro Parks to identify, fund, and address ongoing maintenance and preservation needs in Centennial Park, thereby improving the community green space for present and future generations.
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We fund compelling art exhibitions, lectures, and performances in the Parthenon museum for 350K visitors each year, and present free live music concerts at Musicians Corner for 75K people annually.
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We inspire positive environmental change at Nashville Earth Day, the city’s official Earth Day celebration, and fund many local sustainability projects.
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We support families by presenting 100+ annual free educational children’s events through Kidsville in Centennial Park and Metro Community Centers.
