Southern Methodist Publishing House
Category: History and Architecture Tour
Details
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The beginning of Nashville’s reputation as a religious publishing center began in 1854 when the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, moved their publishing house to Nashville from Philadelphia. After occupying several downtown buildings, the Methodists built a new publishing house in 1906. This five-story commercial building with Neoclassical detail utilized steel frame construction to accommodate the heavy printing equipment. Though typical of its period, the building’s pronounced cornice and carved limestone entrance set this building apart. The Methodists moved to other, larger facilities in 1957 but continue to operate just a few blocks away.
Nearby Dining
- Frist Cafe919 Broadway (552 feet SW)
- True Music Room and Bar118 8th Ave S (644 feet SE)
- Humphreys Street108 7th Ave S (667 feet E)
- TENN118 7th Ave N (683 feet NE)
Nearby Shopping
- Frist Art Museum Gift Shop919 Broadway (491 feet SW)
- Humphreys Street108 7th Ave S (667 feet E)
- The Normal Brand5068 Broadway Place (774 feet NE)
- Apple Store500 Broadway (0.2 miles NE)
- Ariat501 Commerce St (0.2 miles NE)
Nearby Arts & Entertainment
- Bella Selfie Bar142 Rosa L Parks Blvd (487 feet N)
- Frist Art Museum919 Broadway (535 feet SW)
- Nashville Public Library615 Church St (0.2 miles NE)
- National Museum of African American Music510 Broadway (0.2 miles NE)
Nearby Parking
- Methodist Lot712 Lea Avenue (122 feet NE)
- 10th & Commerce917 Commerce St (482 feet W)
- Tennessee Lot123 7th Ave N (546 feet NE)
- Customs House 8th & McGavock (547 feet SE)