North Capitol in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

On This Site Stood the Nashville Inn

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

1. On This Site Stood the Nashville Inn Marker

Inscription. where gathered the early pioneers for all important political historical and social events from 1783 to 1856

Erected 1902 by Cumberland chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 36° 10.07′ N, 86° 46.718′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and James Robertson Parkway (U.S. 431), on the right when traveling north on 2nd Avenue North. Marker is at southwest corner of the Ben West Municipal Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 2nd Avenue North, Nashville TN 37201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nashville Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston's Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); April 19, 1960 (within shouting distance of this marker); Victory Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To the Hero’s of 1776-Not Dead! -But living in deeds such lives inspire (about 300 feet

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away); The First Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Witness Walls (about 300 feet away); "Western Harmony" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

2. On This Site Stood the Nashville Inn Marker

Ben West Building at the Old City Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, December 4, 2021

3. Ben West Building at the Old City Market

City and county government offices now occupy the site of the Nashville Inn.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia.