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The Hermitage Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
231 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Original Property Opened in 1910
Historic Hotels of America member since 1996
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Opened in 1910, The Hermitage Hotel was Nashville’s first million-dollar hotel. Billed as “fireproof, noise-proof, and dustproof,” the hotel served as the headquarters for the suffragette movement in 1920, when Tennessee cast the deciding ballot giving women the right to vote. Reopened after a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2022, this wonderful historic hotel showcases restored architectural details, and classically traditional décor, and is outfitted with 21st-century amenities. Its grand foyer ushers guests into one of the most stunningly beautiful lobbies in America, with its gorgeous stained-glass ceiling. Over the years, famous visitors have included famous country musicians, renowned Hollywood superstars, and even a few U.S. Presidents. Due to its amazing institutional history, the U.S. Department of the Interior designated The Hermitage Hotel as a National Historic Landmark.
Discover
- Discover the heritage of women’s suffrage at The Hermitage Hotel, which served as national headquarters for both pro and anti-suffrage causes in 1920. Then head down the street to the Tennessee State Capital, where the state legislators cast their votes for the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
- Walk through the spaces where presidential visits brought fame and excitement, starting with President William Howard Taft's visit in 1911. In subsequent years, Presidents Woodrow Wilson, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush spent time at the hotel.
- Admire the musical heritage of The Hermitage Hotel. This spectacular historic destination has hosted many illustrious musicians over the years, including Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash. In the 1940s, the leader of the hotel orchestra, Francis Craig, composed and played a song named “Near You” in the Grill Room. It quickly became one of America’s top selling songs in 1947.
- Appreciate The Hermitage Hotel’s wonderfully preserved historic façade. Designed by the renowned architect James Edwin Ruthven Carpenter, the building’s exterior displays one of Nashville’s best examples of Beaux-Arts-style architecture. Carpenter himself was an ardent student of French design, having studied abroad at the renowned École des Beaux Arts in Paris.
- Examine the rich architectural details within the hotel’s stunning lobby. Perhaps the greatest defining feature is the magnificent skylight that sits atop the golden-hued space. Some of the panels displayed amazing detail, including mythological figures like the Roman god Janus.
- Relax within the spectacular accommodations of The Hermitage Hotel. They have hosted all kinds of illustrious guests, including Hollywood superstars like Greta Garbo, Gloria Swanson, Vivian Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Bing Crosby. Rudolf Wanderone—the legendary pool player known to history as “Minnesota Fats—even lived inside the hotel for six years during the 1980s!
Explore
- Visit the Tennessee State Capitol, just steps away from The Hermitage Hotel. Originally constructed in 1845, this magnificent Greek Revival-style structure is also recognized as a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
- Explore the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. The historic site also serves as an art museum, focusing on a permanent collection by 19th and 20th-century American artists. Additional galleries located onsite feature a variety of temporary shows and exhibits.
- Journey over the historic Ryman Auditorium. Built in 1892, this amazing performing hall once served as the original location for the Grand Ole Opry. While the Grand Ole Opry is no longer located at this fantastic venue, it still continues to host many thrilling concerts. The Ryman Auditorium is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- See the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. Once the historic home of the Cheek family, this grand, 30,000-square-foot manor was converted into an art museum as well as a sprawling botanical garden in 1900. Its impressive, Georgian-style architecture is one of its most redeeming qualities.
- Witness the historic architecture of Vanderbilt University. Founded in 1873 thanks to the financing of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, the university has since grown into a massive, internationally recognized research institute. Its current campus numbers close to 400 buildings that educate around 13,000 students every year.
- Travel to The Hermitage, which was the historic home of President Andrew Jackson. Located just outside of downtown Nashville, it is a massive museum complex that is devoted to chronicling the full life of the nation's seventh president.
Experience
- Experience a concert at The Grand Ole Opry. Founded in 1925, it originally functioned as a mere one-hour-long radio program on WSM. It has since evolved into one of the greatest concert programs in the country and is the longest-running radio broadcast in American history. Countless country music legends have performed at the Opry, too, including the likes of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton.
- Attend the many live music venues that line Broadway, the central thoroughfare through downtown Nashville. Afterward, head over to Music Row, where many of the city’s historic musical landmarks are located. Perhaps the most famous of those attractions is the famous RAC Studio B.
- Stroll through the world-renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Learn about the history of the country music by examining displays that include memorabilia from some of the genre's biggest names. Afterward, walk through the Music City Walk of Fame to see the names of the country music legends that the City of Nashville has immortalized.
- Tour the Tennessee State Museum, which features a wealth of new, cutting-edge exhibits. This remarkable cultural institution features a series of exciting displays that chronicle Tennessee's history from its founding to the present.
- Marvel at the amazing artwork on display at the Frist Art Museum. This fantastic cultural institution was once the Post Office Building for the City of Nashville during the 1930s, until it was transformed into an art museum by the Frist family six decades later. Today, the museum specializes in hosting artwork from both Tennessee and across the United States.
- Hear a thrilling live performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Home to the Nashville Symphony, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is one of the city’s most prominent examples of “New Classical” architecture. The Nashville Symphony itself has been around since 1946, having been founded World War II veteran Williams Strickland.
Taste
- Indulge in an epicurean adventure in the artfully designed dining room of The Hermitage’s signature restaurant, Drusie & Darr. Celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, known to dining establishments around the world, made his Southern U.S. debut at The Hermitage. Drusie & Darr features his signature plant-based cuisine, oven-fired pizzas, and curated cocktails, all representing the modern spirit of Nashville.
- Taste some amazing Nashville Hot Chicken when out exploring the Music City. The city’s signature dish, this simple—yet delectable dish—consists of fried chicken with a wonderful blend of hot spices. Perhaps the best place in Nashville to try some quintessential Hot Chicken is at Prince’s Hot Chicken, which has been around for several decades.
- Savor a local favorite known as the “Meat & Three.” This unique dish is a plate featuring a combination of meatloaf, brisket, country fried steak, or ham that is served alongside three side servings of vegetables. Those vegetables are traditionally mashed potatoes, black-eyed peas, and collard greens, although chefs now offer more modern varieties.
- Sample a delicious treat called the “Goo Goo Cluster.” A Goo Goo Cluster is a small candy that is made with a mixture of caramel, marshmallow nougat, and milk chocolate as well as a few small peanut chunks. Goo Goo Clusters are occasionally served as toppings for deserts, including cakes and ice cream.
- Try “Biscuits and Country Ham,” which is another beloved classic meal throughout Nashville. Consisting of ham steak and several doughy biscuits, the dish is a fantastic way for travelers to start their day. Nashvillians typically agree that the best place for Biscuits and Country Ham in the entire city is at The Loveless Cafe.
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