Bicentennial Mall State Park

One of the Nashville’s hidden gems is the Bicentennial Mall State Park which can be found at the northwestern part of downtown Nashville between Jefferson Street and James Robertson Parkway. This was developed to commemorate Tennessee's 200 years of statehood and serves as a standing document of Tennessee’s rich history. The establishment is being operated by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. This park boast has a huge are of approximately 19 acres. June 1, 1996 marked the first operation of the park, it opened its doors to visitors as well as locals who would like to know more about the state or just enjoy and relax. Just outside James Robertson Parkway front plaza, a big grass clearing can be found stretching from auditorium entrance to a group of bells in circular form ring every hour, situated along Jefferson Street. There was also a three-storey building complex where the internationally known Farmer's Market is found and another building which holds a flea market that operates weekly, all are located just off Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. The whole Bicentennial Mall State Park allows you to enjoy and tour in just a less then an hour. You can find gift shops, restaurants as well as well maintain public rest rooms around the park. The admission is usually free, but special events on some special times of the year may require entrance fees.

This Bicentennial Mall State Park presents magnificent spectacles of the city which includes the 200 ft. granite map of the state of Tennessee. This map structure is bordered with thirty-one strongly flowing geyser fountains which symbolize the state's many rivers. These fountains are contained within in a large wall and next to it is a running stream which stands for the enchanting Mississippi River. The fountains are visited by numerous children during the summer that obviously enjoyed the view very much. The park also is proud of the 1,400 ft. granite timeline. An amphitheater that holds maximum of 2000 people, a rich botanical garden and a visitor center are among the areas worth visiting once when inside the park. Park Rangers are around to narrate Tennessee's history, elaborate on the natural and recreational attractions of this tourist destination. They are also available to give and organized tours and other programs around the park, to small or large groups of visitors or to guests who just would like to know more about the wonderful state of Tennessee.