This is one of my all-time favorite photos. It was taken by John in the fairytale garden and has been my desktop background ever since.Nashville's Centennial Park has all the wonderful things that make parks great -- it has flowers, trees, a pond with ducks and geese, space to throw frisbees, historical markers... and a full scale replica of the Parthenon of Athens, Greece.
fall photos.. love the Parthenon!Nashville's Parthenon houses the largest indoor statue in the Western Hemisphere, a towering image of Athena. Enourmous bronze doors outfit the front and back, and then of course there are the fluted columns, the pedimental sculptures, and the metopes to admire. You don't have to know anything about ancient Greek to enjoy the Parthenon or its tours and museum, and can learn a lot. There is also an art gallery inside. Prices range from $3.50 to $6, and the Parthenon is closed on Sundays and Mondays until June.
from across the pondI've attended a few academic lectures in the Parthenon, as well as two plays-- one was a free staging of Medea complete with Greek-style masks on the back steps, and the other was the Metamorphoses, adapted by Mary Zimmerman. Other times, I've happily basked in the simply joy of having a giant Parthenon so accessible. Centennial Park is my favorite park for it.
Playing host to art and craft fairs in the spring, and Shakespeare festivals in the fall, Centennial abounds in laid-back beauty. For a refreshing jog or relaxing walk, consider the cherry lined pathway along the pond. The "fairy tale garden," so nicknamed for its impossible charm, is filled with all manner of blooms and is a popular spot for photos of pets, children, graduates, lovers, and friends.
a view toward fairytale gardenWhen in Nashville, don't forget to check out Centennial Park. Bring the kids. Located along West End Avenue, near 25th. Close to Vanderbilt University.
ducklings in the spring
so pretty - makes me want to transfer.
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