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Tennessee State Museum

Name: Tennessee State Museum
Address: 1000 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37208, US
Telephone: +16157412692
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The new Tennessee State Museum is now open on the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street
(1195)

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05/30/2026

What an enormous day we are having during Statehood Day! We are celebrating both America 250 and Tennessee’s 230th birthday with activities all day. 🎂 Thank you so much to all of our visitors, artists and performers, and our tremendous event partner . The fun isn’t over yet! We’re continuing the festivities on Monday, June 1.

05/29/2026

The Tennessee State Museum will premiere “A Grand Design: Captain Le Roy Reeves and the Tennessee State Flag,” a new short documentary about the origins of the TriStar state flag and its designer, Captain Le Roy Reeves, on Saturday, May 30 as part of its Statehood Day commemoration. Additional screenings will take place on June 1.

Each screening in the Museum’s Digital Learning Center will conclude with a rare opportunity to view the original template flag, which was recently conserved and has not been displayed since 2005. The flag will go on view again when the new Capitol Visitors Center opens in the former Legislative Plaza in 2027.

05/28/2026

Our Statehood Day celebration is almost here! Did you catch our spotlight on The Nashville Sign? We can't wait to see you starting this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to commemorate both America 250 and Tennessee’s 230th birthday. 🧁

Visitors can enjoy a variety of free family-friendly activities like folklife demonstrations and performances with the Tennessee Folklife Program, the premier of the short film, "A Grand Design: Captain Le Roy Reeves and the Tennessee State Flag," a rare display of the first Tennessee TriStar flag, Storytime with Miss Tennessee Zoe Scheiderich, guided tours, and of course, our yummy cupcakes! Find all the details here ➡️: https://bit.ly/4dn0YlI

05/27/2026

William Trousdale wore this uniform while he represented the United States in Brazil during the 1850s. Notice the American eagle emblem located on the side of the bicorne hat. Trousdale was appointed as “Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at the Court of the Emperor of Brazil” by President Franklin Pierce on May 24, 1853. He remained as the United States diplomatic representative to the court of Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro throughout the administration of President Pierce. This uniform, now on display in the "Tennessee Voices, American Stories" exhibit, was worn at official formal functions at the court of Brazil’s last emperor. After his time in Brazil, Trousdale returned home to Trousdale Place located in Gallatin.

05/26/2026

Next stop: Hickman County! 🚗✨ Come along as we travel along the "Tennessee Voices, American Stories 95 Counties Road Trip" online interactive map. Visitors to Hickman County may pass the historic Gordon House off Natchez Trace Parkway. Built in 1818 by Captain John Gordon, this site once served travelers heading to and from Nashville.

📸: Fishing in the Duck River, May 1972. Courtesy of Tennessee State Library & Archives.

Every county in the state is full of unique stories and history. Explore them all with the "Tennessee Voices, American Stories 95 Counties Road Trip" interactive map 🗺️: https://tnmuseum.org/tennessee-voices-road-trip

05/25/2026

In this painting, artist Sarah Gwin of Carroll County memorialized her cousin Littleberry Wright Gwin, who died in the Mexican-American War. Littleberry Wright Gwin died on October 11, 1846, at Camargo, Guanajuato, Mexico, while serving under General Gideon Pillow.

Sarah Gwin used traditional symbols of mourning in this scene, such as a weeping willow and pillar surmounted by an urn. Notice the coastline and sailing ship in the background. L.B.W. Gwin was interred in Mexico, and this painting may have functioned as a symbolic means of bringing his distant physical gravesite closer to the family in their time of grief. Visitors can take a closer look at these details by viewing the painting on display in the "Tennessee Voices, American Stories" exhibition.

05/22/2026

Thank you to Dr. Kristofer Ray and visitors to yesterday's Lunch and Learn program! Dr. Ray, Visiting Associate Professor of Indigenous American History at the College of the Holy Cross, presented "Interpreting the American Revolution from Native Country: The View from Trans-Appalachia, 1763-1783." This program examined how dominant narratives of the American Revolution have shaped popular understanding while reducing Native peoples to collateral damage. As Dr. Ray points out, these Indigenous groups remained powerful, influential, and politically active as they challenged Euro-American expansion. For a recording of this program, head to our Videos page ▶️: https://bit.ly/4eYiuOA

05/21/2026

On our Thousands of Stories blog, explore the life of William Trousdale, a soldier, attorney, governor, and diplomat who helped shape Tennessee. Trousdale’s military service was central to his experiences. He served in multiple conflicts, including fighting at the battle of New Orleans under Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, the Seminole War, and the Mexican-American War. During his bid for governor of Tennessee, he was billed as the “Veteran of Three Wars.”

His diplomatic uniform is on display in the "Tennessee Voices, American Stories" exhibit from his time as minister to Brazil (1852–57). When he passed away on March 27, 1872, Trousdale was hailed by the Tennessee House of Representatives as “one of Tennessee’s most honored sons.”

Read about Trousdale’s extraordinary accomplishments: https://bit.ly/4dCbdBQ

05/20/2026

Discover the latest artifacts added to the Tennessee State Museum collection! This season’s acquisitions include the Rutledge Family Document Collection, offering insight into early East Tennessee history; the Thomas E. Cathey Collection, who served in the Navy and joined the Metro Nashville Police Department for more than 30 years; a striking Civil War portrait of James Robert Weaver; materials related to author and historian Stanley Horn; and a woven scarf and camera belonging to Duran Bunch during his deployment to Afghanistan. Each piece adds a new layer to the story of Tennessee’s people and culture. Take a closer look on our Stories blog: https://bit.ly/49fDi0h

05/19/2026

We had such a wonderful time this morning at our final Homeschool Day of the spring! Families explored fun and historical activities throughout the Museum. Our friends from the National Museum of African American Music engaged visitors in a fun, dance-worthy activity exploring rhythm patterns. In the galleries, visitors also discovered fascinating stories about the origins of Tennessee and the adventurous life of Longhunters. Homeschool Days at the Tennessee State Museum are made possible in part by the generous support of Advance Financial. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for more Homeschool Days this fall!

Address

1000 Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Nashville, TN
37208

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16157412692

Website

http://www.tnmuseum.org/

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