Nashville, Tennessee - Controversial "Musica" Statue

Music Row is alive and well again, thanks to renovations of the old buildings, new restaurants and shops. . .and a very large statue of naked men and women dancing up out of the ground in a flower bed circular drive where 16th and 17th Avenue converge with Demonbraun Steet. Although most Nashvillians believe these bronze dancers would be better served in front of the new Schermehorn Symphony Center near the SoBro District (now under construction) than Music Row, of Country, Gospel and Blue Grass heritage; there it is, everything hanging out for everyone to see and discuss.

The sculpture -- entitled "Musica" -- was created by the same artist who created the Parthenon's magnificient Athena (found in Centennial Park). At least she has a gown. One telling factor in the placement of this latest contribution to Nashville's public art: it was funded by doners who wish to remain anonymous. You bet! Anyway, come back and visit Music Row. It looks great and is enjoying great success with tourists! [Lori, 04/04/2004]