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Nashville’s Neoclassical architecture style

A multi-story red brick home with windows throughout and two white pillars welcoming guests up a set of stairs to the front porch.
What does the Parthenon have in common with residential homes that look like this one? Keep reading to find out. | Photo by NASHtoday
Nashville isn’t called the “Athens of the South” for nothing. In our third installment of the Old House Series, we’re talking about an architecture style that is far from under lock and key around town.

🔨 Where did it come from?

Though no specific event or date is credited for Nashville’s move away from Victorian to a Neoclassical revival, the Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897 featured an array of buildings with rows of white columns — a defining feature. Design preferences changed gradually in Nashville, resulting in three distinct styles of the period, which had fully emerged by 1910.

🔍 Spot that style

Generally speaking, experts define a Neoclassical revival home as containing rows of columns on a grand scale, rectangular or square floor plans, little ornamentation, and Greek or Roman design details.

More specifically, the elements below can help you identify which of the three styles are most commonly found in Music City.
  • Transitional Victorian | Victorian in overall arrangement, but lacking the expected fancy woodwork + most have porches with white columns
  • Four-square | Boxy, two-story home square in shape and plan + Neoclassical details center on the front porch
  • Colonial revival | Revivals of American houses of the Colonial and early Federal periods, though it also includes homes that follow the era’s decorative detail. Note: Some people say larger, more elaborate four-square homes fall into this category

🏡 Love it? Live it

If you like what you’re hearing, check out some turn-of-the-century-style homes on the market today.
  • Richland-West End Neoclassical | $2,490,000 | 4BD, 3BA | 110-year-old four-square home with 10-ft ceilings, newly-updated kitchen, and pool area
  • Berry Hill Neoclassical | $3,750,000 | 5BD, 7BA | Listed on the Historic Register and formerly used as a bed and breakfast + features a marble foyer, oak-trimmed staircase, and pool area with a hot tub and covered grilling patio
  • Cherokee Park Neoclassical | $2,500,000 | 3BD, 4BA | Brick four-square that won the Metropolitan Historical Commission Architectural Award + offers an attached two-car garage, two-tier deck and terrace, four fireplaces, and 1,000+ bottle conditioned wine room
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Events
Monday, Jan. 29
  • Hot Chicken Week | Monday, Jan. 29-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Locations vary | $7+ | The Nashville Scene’s annual Hot Chicken Week returns with 30+ restaurants offering hot chicken specials.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
  • The How To Buy A House Class | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Frothy Monkey Nations, 1400 51st Ave. N. | Free | Local real estate expert Jessica Randolph will break down the home-buying process from start to finish featuring sips, snacks, and Q+A.
  • Caviar Tasting | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Greys Fine Cheeses, 4101 Charlotte Ave., D130 | $65 | Taste up to five caviars and explore different pairing options, including cheese.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
  • Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $53+ | Purchase a special ticket package and receive an exclusive tee designed by a local artist on Black History Month Night.
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Nashville Beauty Bazaar | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | $7 | Network with area aesthetic providers and learn more about skincare, facials, permanent makeup, and more.
  • The Simon & Garfunkel Story | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $85+ | The concert-style show chronicles the 1960s American folk rock duo using projection photos, film footage, and a live band.
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Plain White T’s | Friday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Pl. | $42+ | Enjoy a night of 2000s hits like “Hey There Delilah” and “Rhythm of Love.”
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News Notes
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  • $514 million — the price tag of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s capital spending proposal. Over $100 million would be used for upgrades and maintenance of Metro facilities like parks and libraries. Other large chunks include $47 million in MNPS investments and $39 million towards citywide transportation infrastructure.
Announced
  • Hot off the press. A 187-room hotel paying homage to Nashville’s printing history will open at the crossroads of 3rd Avenue and Peabody Street by spring or summer. The Printing House will follow a moody mid-century aesthetic + feature a cafe and garden rooftop bar with live music, games, and cocktails. (Nashville Lifestyles)
Coming Soon
  • New York-based Padel Haus is on its way to South Nashville — 502 W. Thompson Ln. — in early summer. The padel sport is similar to pickleball, but played in an enclosed space. The 39,000-sqft facility will boast eight courts, a juice bar, rock climbing wall, coworking space, and more. (Nashville Business Journal)
Pets
  • West Nashville’s The Modern Dog Company is also eyeing a summer expansion. The pet supply store will open its second location in East Nashville near Dose and Mommy’s Tacos — 2300 Riverside Dr. Pawrents can expect similar offerings to its flagship, plus a dog wash.
Biz
  • East Nashville’s Rosemary & Beauty Queen caught on fire early Saturday morning, causing significant damage to the building, but no injuries to patrons or staff. The business is unsure of how long it will be closed under the current circumstances, but has launched a GoFundMe page in the meantime to support its employees.
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  • Mt. Juliet’s Mitchell Kolinsky is one of four farmer’s starring on Season 2 of “Farmer Wants a Wife,” which premieres on FOX Thursday, Feb. 1. The local love doesn’t stop there — Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles hosts + a Nashville teacher and ER nurse will participate.
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This Valentine’s Day, we’re creating a map of places where our readers have made memories around the area. We want to hear about every kind of relationship. Tell us about your meet cute stories, getting advice from a parent, learning to love yourself... we love love stories in all their forms. (But do keep it PG, please.)

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Though there aren’t many details available quite yet, I’d be remiss not to share this news for all of our Murfreesboro readers. City council approved a new skate park at Old Fort Park. It will cost nearly $900,000 and is slated to open this fall.
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