EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 25 MIN
Why Does Nashville Have a Replica of the Parthenon, Anyway?
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
The giant golden statue of Athena inside Nashville’s Parthenon turns 35 this month, and to celebrate, they’re showcasing new (and only slightly less giant) works of art from her sculptor, Alan LeQuire. Parthenon curator Jennifer Richardson joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share Athena’s backstory and tell us why locals should visit “the city’s museum.” Learn more about the sponsors of this June 9th episode: Nashville Zoo - The first 2,000 guests to visit the Zoo on June 20th for the ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m get a free Leopard Forest bandana. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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The giant golden statue of Athena inside Nashville’s Parthenon turns 35 this month, and to celebrate, they’re showcasing new (and only slightly less giant) works of art from her sculptor, Alan LeQuire. Parthenon curator Jennifer Richardson joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share Athena’s backstory and tell us why locals should visit “the city’s museum.” Learn more about the sponsors of this June 9th episode: Nashville Zoo - The first 2,000 guests to visit the Zoo on June 20th for the ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m get a free Leopard Forest bandana. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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Why Does Nashville Have a Replica of the Parthenon, Anyway?
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