New Audio Tour Explores Centennial Park's History

The self-guided tour uses QR codes to share stories spanning centuries of Nashville history.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Nashville Sites tour allows visitors to experience Centennial Park in a new way, with a self-guided audio tour that shares stories about the park's history, from indigenous pathways to the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition and the Suffrage Monument. The tour can be accessed by scanning QR codes posted throughout the park or streamed online.

Why it matters

Centennial Park is a beloved landmark in Nashville, and this new audio tour provides an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the park's rich history and cultural significance. By highlighting the park's indigenous roots, its role in the Centennial Exposition, and the Suffrage Monument, the tour helps to educate and engage the community.

The details

The Centennial Park Conservancy and Nashville Sites have launched a 12-stop audio tour that can be accessed by scanning QR codes posted throughout the park. The tour features narration from longtime Parthenon director Wesley Paine, as well as voices from the Nashville Sites Cultural Ambassadors team. Visitors can start the tour at the Parthenon or jump in anywhere along the route, and the tour is also available to stream online for those who prefer to listen from home.

  • The Centennial Park Conservancy and Nashville Sites launched the self-guided audio tour on March 2, 2026.

The players

Centennial Park Conservancy

The organization responsible for the management and preservation of Centennial Park in Nashville.

Nashville Sites

A team of cultural ambassadors who provide guided tours and educational experiences in Nashville.

Wesley Paine

The longtime director of the Parthenon, a landmark located within Centennial Park.

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What’s next

The Centennial Park Conservancy and Nashville Sites plan to continue expanding the audio tour with additional stops and content in the future, providing visitors with an ever-evolving way to explore the park's history and significance.

The takeaway

This new audio tour offers a unique and engaging way for visitors to connect with Centennial Park's rich history, from its indigenous roots to its role in the Centennial Exposition and the Suffrage Monument. By providing a self-guided experience that can be accessed through QR codes, the tour makes it easy for both locals and tourists to dive deeper into the park's cultural and historical significance.