Nashville City Center, Nashville

Nashville City Center, Nashville

The Nashville City Center (NCC), a 27-story office tower, is a prominent architectural landmark in Nashville, known for its significant contribution to the city's skyline.

Strategically positioned at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Union Street, the Nashville City Center was designed by a team of distinguished architects. Hugh Stubbins, renowned for his work on the Citicorp Center in New York City, collaborated with the local firm Gresham, Smith and Partners to bring this project to life. Their combined expertise resulted in a building that not only meets practical office space needs but also adds aesthetic value to Nashville's urban landscape.

The building houses a variety of tenants, notable among them are First Tennessee Bank and the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts. These occupants underline the building's importance as a hub for both financial and governmental activities in the city.

In addition to its role as a key office location, the Nashville City Center's placement in the heart of downtown Nashville makes it a central point for various urban experiences. The surrounding area is a vibrant mix of coffee shops, restaurants, shopping venues, and entertainment options, catering to the diverse tastes of both locals and visitors.

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Nashville City Center on Map

Sight Name: Nashville City Center
Sight Location: Nashville, USA (See walking tours in Nashville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Nashville, Tennessee

Create Your Own Walk in Nashville

Create Your Own Walk in Nashville

Creating your own self-guided walk in Nashville is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Music Valley Walking Tour

Music Valley Walking Tour

Ten miles from the center of Nashville, Tennessee, the Cumberland River winds its way around Opryland, embracing the flow of sound waves coming from the best country music acts on the planet. Music Valley, a vibrant neighborhood in the eastern part of the city, is centered around the famous Music Valley Drive and is known for its deep connection to Nashville's rich musical heritage.

One...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Nashville Introduction Walking Tour

Nashville Introduction Walking Tour

They say that Nashville is the coolest place in America "that either you love, or you're wrong." Indeed, the capital city of Tennessee is known for its vibrant music scene, rich history, great culture, and a strong sense of community.

The history of Nashville began in 1779 when James Robertson and John Donelson led a group of settlers to the Cumberland River Valley. The...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Downtown Music and Food

Downtown Music and Food

It seems like everywhere you walk in Nashville, there’s great music coming out of every wall. Indeed, Nashville is famously regarded as the "Music City" and its Downtown is at the heart of this vibrant music scene. But that's not all. In fact, the busy streets of Downtown Nashville are as much a music lover's paradise as they are a foodie's joy, as there are dozens of...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles