2016
See The Ruins of the Original Battle of Nashville Monument: A Photo Gallery
The original location of the Battle of Nashville Monument is on a rise on Franklin Pike, near the intersection of Franklin Road and Woodmont Blvd, and close to the I-440 southbound exit ramp from I-65 South. It marks the right end of the middle of the Confederate line held by Gen. Stephen D. Lee on Dec. 15, 1864. Nothing remains except the original marble base of the monument which was heavily damaged by a 1974 tornado, requiring it to be rebuilt at the Granny White location.
To visit the site, go to the entrance to the Villa Adrian Apartments at 2964 Franklin Pike, and after turning into the main drive, take an immediate right onto a paved drive between the apartment parking lot and Franklin Pike. The monument base is located at the end of the paved drive, which is on government property owned by the Tennessee Historical Commission.
To take a brief video tour of the Monument’s history on both its original and current sites, click the link below which was created in 2022 by Chris Smith of Nashville:
Video: Exploring the Two Historic Sites of the Battle of Nashville Monument
Photos below made in 2016 by Tom Lawrence. Click to enlarge.
