Tennessee War Memorial
National Register of Historic Places

Tennessee War Memorial

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
November 16, 2017
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100001822

About this property

The War Memorial Building is a state office building in Nashville, Tennessee. It contains a 2,000-seat performance hall called the War Memorial Auditorium. Built in 1925, it served as home of the Grand Ole Opry between 1939 and 1943. It is also known as the Tennessee War Memorial or simply the War Memorial. It is located across the street from, and is governed by, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and is also adjacent to the Tennessee State Capitol. It received an architectural award at the time of its construction, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

Location

301 6th Ave. N
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.16409, -86.78365

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Tennessee War Memorial listed on the National Register?

Tennessee War Memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 2017.

What type of historic resource is Tennessee War Memorial?

Tennessee War Memorial is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Tennessee War Memorial?

The period of significance for Tennessee War Memorial is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.

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