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

Fisk Memorial Chapel

Photographed by R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

1. Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Front

Inscription. Fisk Memorial Chapel, deigned by New York architect William Bigelow, was erected in 1892 in memory of General Clinton B. Fisk, a founder of the University. The religious and cultural center of the campus, the Chapel has welcomed foreign dignitaries, outstanding concert artists, and renowned lecturers, such as Booker T. Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 119.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 36° 10.048′ N, 86° 48.233′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Fang. It is on 17th Avenue North, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Harris Music Building (a few steps from this marker); Cravath Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Spurgeon Johnson/Robert E. Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas W. Talley

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(about 300 feet away); Academic Building At Fisk University (about 400 feet away); Talley-Brady Hall (about 400 feet away); The Formation of Fisk University (about 400 feet away); William Edward Burghardt DuBois (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Back image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

2. Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Back

Fisk Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

3. Fisk Memorial Chapel

Architectural Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

4. Architectural Detail

The guilded inscription above the entrance to the Chapel reads, "Arise, Shine, for thy Light is come and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." (Isaiah 60:1, KJV)

Photographed by Capitol News Company, circa 1930

5. Fisk Memorial Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,877 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 5. submitted on October 6, 2013. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.