Old Gym, Nashville

Name: Old Gym
Address: Nashville, United States

#239 among attractions in Nashville

Sport venue, Sport

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Old Gym is one of the surviving Victorian buildings that characterized the early style of the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, Tennessee. The Old Gym was originally a gymnasium, later served as the Fine Arts Building, and currently houses the university's admissions office. ()

Completed: 1880 (144 years ago)Coordinates: 36°8'54"N, 86°48'18"W

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Old Gym – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parthenon, Centennial Sportsplex, Centennial Park, Vanderbilt Stadium.

0.5 miW
Full-size replica of a Greek landmark
Parthenon, Nashville
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Parthenon stands as a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. This remarkable edifice is not only a proud nod to classical architecture but also serves as an art museum, making it a unique...
~1340 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Centennial Sportsplex, Nashville
7 min walk • Centennial Sportsplex is a multi-use athletic complex in Nashville, Tennessee. The venue is owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and is operated by Metro Parks, the parks and recreation arm of the government.
0.5 miW
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Centennial Park, Nashville
12 min walk • Centennial Park is a large urban park located approximately two miles west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, across West End Avenue from the campus of Vanderbilt University.
~1970 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville
10 min walk • Vanderbilt Stadium is a football stadium located in Nashville, Tennessee. Completed in 1922 as the first stadium in the South to be used exclusively for college football, it is the home of the Vanderbilt University football team.
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
RCA Studio B, Nashville
18 min walk • RCA Studio B was a music recording studio built in 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee by RCA Victor.
1.2 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Station Inn, Nashville
30 min walk • The Station Inn is a concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee that hosts bluegrass music acts. Frommers wrote that it is "widely regarded as one of the best bluegrass venues around".
~1110 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Exit/In, Nashville
6 min walk • Exit/In is a music venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Exit/In is located on Elliston Place near Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University, west of downtown. It opened in 1971 under the management of Owsley Manier and Brugh Reynolds.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville
21 min walk • The Belcourt Theatre is a nonprofit film center located in Nashville's Hillsboro Village district.
~680 ftE
Universities and schools
Vanderbilt University, Nashville
4 min walk • Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment; Vanderbilt hoped that his gift and the greater work...
~1690 ftSE
Library
Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Nashville
9 min walk • The Jean and Alexander Heard Library system is made up of several campus libraries at Vanderbilt University.
1.2 miNE
36°9'51"N • 86°47'46"W
Marathon Village, Nashville
31 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Gym?

Nearby attractions include Alumni Hall, Nashville (3 min walk), Vanderbilt University, Nashville (4 min walk), Exit/In, Nashville (6 min walk), Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Nashville (7 min walk).

How to get to Old Gym by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Gym:

Bus

23rd Avenue / Centennial Station Inbound • Lines: 50 (15 min walk)
Charlotte Avenue & 20th Avenue Westbound • Lines: 50 (16 min walk)