National Historic Landmark-Rattle and Snap

National Historical Landmark-Rattle and Snap

This large, L-shaped brick residence was built in the Greek Revival style by a cousin of President Polk. Its main facade, with a two story Corinthian portico, gives the house distinction.

George Polk won the land in ...

National Historic Landmark-James K. Polk House

National Historical Landmark- James K Polk House

Constructed in 1816, this two story brick house was the home of James Knox Polk (1795-1849), 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), who lived here for several years during his youth.

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National Historic Landmark-Old First Presbyterian Church

National Historical Landmark- Old First Presbyterian Church

The Old First Presbyterian Church was designed very late in William Strickland's career while he was engaged on the construction of the Tennessee State Capitol.

Having started his architectural career as an apprentice to ...

National Historic Landmark-Montgomery Bell Tunnel

National Historical Landmark- Montgomery Bell Tunnel

By tunneling through a 290-foot deep limestone ridge, Montgomery Bell created the first known water diversion tunnel in the United States; in fact, this is the oldest known full-size tunnel of any kind in ...

National Historic Landmark-Jubilee Hall, Fisk University

National Historical Landmark-Jubilee Hall, Fisk University

Completed in 1876, this Victorian Gothic structure is the oldest building on campus. Fisk University was founded in 1865 by the American Missionary Association to provide a liberal arts education for Blacks after the ...

National Historic Landmark- The Hermitage

National Historical Landmark-The Hermitage

From 1804 until his death, this plantation was the property of of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States (1829-1837). He built the two story Greek Revival brick mansion in 1819.

National Historic Landmark-Graceland

National Historical Landmark- Graceland

Elvis Presley is widely regarded as one of the most culturally influential figures of the 20th century. Twenty-seven years after his death, he is still known throughout the world by his first name alone.

Elvis Presley is the ...

National Historic Landmark-George Peabody College for Teachers

National Historical Landmark- George Peabody College for Teachers

The University of Nashville was the first college to receive aid from the Peabody Fund, which had been established in 1867 by philanthropist George Peabody to help rebuild the South's educational system. ...

National Historic Landmark-Franklin Battlefield

National Historical Landmark- Franklin Battlefield

Early on the afternoon of November 30, 1864, Gen. John Bell Hood, against the advice of his staff, ordered his Army of Tennessee to attack Union forces under the command of Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield. ...

National Historic Landmark-Fort Pillow

National Historical Landmark- Fort Pillow

Constructed by Confederate engineers, the fort was occupied by Union troops in June 1862 and recaptured in April 1864 by Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Among the approximately 570 Union soldiers were 262 ...