7 Of The Most Inspiring Monuments And Memorials That Tennessee Has To Offer
By Meghan Kraft|Published October 29, 2018
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Tennessee is a state steeped in history, one that has stores of local and national monuments and memorials that dig deep in the past of our great nation. These seven monuments are definitely some of the best known, and we find them to be beautiful and inspiring for their nod to the past, the way things once were. How many have you visited? Did we miss a few? Make sure to leave your thoughts and comments below – we’d love to hear how you honor your great state!
Although this statue does boast the "monument" moniker, the Beale Street facet is still a memorial to the King of Rock 'n Roll. Elvis was born in Mississippi, but his adopted state of Tennessee became his true home and he is beloved by many.
You can find the Alex Haley Heritage Square in Morningside Park in East Knoxville, and it's known for boasting the only existing 13-foot high bronze statue of Alex Haley. The Pulitzer Prize winner was honored during the Bicentennial in 1996.
You can find the Hazen Brigade Monument in the Hazen Brigade Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It's actually the oldest American Civil War monument that still stands in its original battlefield location. It marks the defense campaign during the Battle of Stones River.
Located in Hohenwald, Meriwether Lewis is honored with a monument that honored the explorer. Lewis was highly influential in westward expansion, and his memorial marker was actually crafted in 1848, making it incredible that it's still in such great condition!
This massive monument honors the sacrifice of both Union and Confederate soldiers who lost their lives in the 1864 Battle of Nashville. You can find it tucked away off of Granny White Pike.
Patsy Cline lost her life in a 1963 plane crash that claimed the lives of Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins and the pilot, Randy Hughes, as they sought to return to Nashville from Kansas City. You can still find a large engraved rock on the assumed Camden crash site, honoring the great talent that was lost that stormy night.
You can continue to learn about our favorite state with a visit to this south Nashville heritage trail. It’s an incredible walk back in time, and you’re bound to learn something beautiful and new.
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