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due to its historical and architectural significance.
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962:Ezell Park
726:West Meade
618:Berry Hill
580:Public art
523:Music City
354:References
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182:Elias Polk
84:86°46′11″W
1383:Tennessee
1360:WeGo Star
1074:Education
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671:Hermitage
666:The Gulch
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585:Education
560:Geography
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257:Old Glory
154:Nashville
117:Architect
81:36°8′50″N
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639:Ridgetop
628:Oak Hill
555:Commerce
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160:Overview
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656:Antioch
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