Wondering what it takes to convert a vacant office building into a boutique hotel?  Curious about early 19th-century log home construction?  Interested in the nitty-gritty of some of Nashville’s newest preservation projects?  
 

HNI’s “Behind-the-Scenes” Tour Series, a special program for HNI members, offers an exclusive opportunity to learn about local restoration and rehabilitation projects going on around Nashville.  We're proud to announce several fantastic Behind-the-Scenes Tours planned for Spring 2010.   
 

 L&C Tower
401 Church Street
Saturday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. 
POSTPONED!  check back for new date

Designed by Nashville architect Edwin Keeble and opened in 1957, this 31-story skyscraper is Nashville's best known example of Mid-Century Modern architecture.  HNI members will have access to the 31st floor Observation Deck, normally closed to the public.


Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North
Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m.

Since 1892, the Ryman Auditorium has been Nashville's premiere performance hall, dubbed the Mother Church of Country Music and the Carnegie Hall of the South.  You won't want to miss this behind-the-scenes tour of a Nashville icon and National Historic Landmark!


See you Behind-the-Scenes!  
 

Past Tours

2010
United Record Pressing, Inc., 453 Chestnut Street
Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike
WSM Transmitter and Tower, I-65 and Concord Road (Brentwood)
The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson (Exterior Restoration), 4580 Rachel's Lane
Grand Lodge of Tennessee, Free and Accepted Masons, 100 Seventh Avenue North 


2009
The Hodge House in Warner Parks
Church of Scientology, Nashville Celebrity Centre (historic Fall School), 1130 8th Avenue South
American Trust Building (Hotel Indigo), 301 Union Street