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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 244-3340
fristcenter.org
4 star rating based on 18 reviews

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Hours
Mon-Wed 10am-5:30pm Thu-Fri 10am-9pm Sat 10am-5:30pm Sun 1pm-5:30pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (615) 244-3340

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tel: (615) 244-3339

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Business Description from the Web

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The old post office on Broadway has been around
since 1934 and is a city landmark that has its
place on the National Register of Historic
Places. But as Nashville grew, a larger post
office was needed and the downtown building
became merely a branch. In the 1990s a "visioning
process" among Nashvillians made a public plea
for a new visual arts facility and the post
office seemed the... more
Posted by digitalcity on May 18, 2007

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With its sleek design and serviceable menu, the cafe is a pleasant spot to take a breather after pondering the latest art exhibits. Standard lunch fare--salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps--adequately satisfy local office workers and tourists. Pizza of the day with a crisp side salad makes for a tasty lunch. Fresh, tasty sandwiches like the roast beef with portobello mushrooms and the grilled... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 14, 2007

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Get your parking ticket validated. Museum visitors get discounted parking rates.
Posted by Citysearch on November 25, 2009

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There's no free parking at the Frist Center, but get your ticket validated for a reduced rate.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Pick up a fax order form to keep handy at the office. Send your order by 10am to ensure it's ready by lunchtime.
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A former post office is now a sparkling art museum for rotating exhibits.

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In Short The building was the main post office from 1934 until 1986. Most of the "classic moderne" architecture with art deco accents are stil there and a hall is lined with historic and recent pictures illustrating the change. World-traveling exhibits are showcased from a couple of months to a few years. Along with the gallery, there's a kids area upstairs, an auditorium, a... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 31, 2006)

The food isn't the art, but you won't go hungry at this chic museum cafe.

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In Short With its sleek design and serviceable menu, the cafe is a pleasant spot to take a breather after pondering the latest art exhibits. Standard lunch fare--salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps--adequately satisfy local office workers and tourists. Pizza of the day with a crisp side salad makes for a tasty lunch. Fresh, tasty sandwiches like the roast beef with portobello mushrooms... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 15, 2006)

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Opened in April 2001, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts brings world-class art exhibits to the historic downtown post office building. The nonprofit center does not maintain a permanent collection but rather presents exhibitions from around the globe. Upstairs, the ArtQuest Gallery encourages visitors to explore a range of art experiences through more than 30 interactive multimedia... more
Posted by frommers on April 01, 2007

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Friday ARTini: horribly disappointing waste of time and money.

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The Friday Night "ARTini" is advertised as an opportunity to have some drinks, view art, and hear someone knowledgable speak about some of the works. Our group of seven showed up, purchased admission, and got in line at the little bar. A single bartender s l o w l y made $7.00 cosmos for about half the people in our group. Finally we were all served and... more
Posted by norvillebarnes on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 15, 2007)

Pleasantly surprised

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I know, it shouldn't be a surprise to get a tasty, fresh, well-priced lunch out that is worth raving about, but I don't remember the last time I did. Until today! I had to grab a quick lunch to-go after visiting the Frist Center and not only was the tuna melt and fruit salad delicious, fresh AND quickly made, but the portions were more than worth the price. And if you aren't that hungry, they... more
Posted by bethlauren on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 14, 2007)

Great Vegeterian Variety

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Every time I visit I make a point to eat in the cafeteria... FRESH Vegeterian choices........

The THURSDAY EVENING Venues are a bit confusing since they are located in the hallway...no seating...crowded...difficult to enjoy and relax.......

The venues/exhibits are some of the best that I've visited...extremely user friendly

Pros

+ Exhibits are Great..Adequate Parking...AWESOME Food...

Cons... more
Posted by pailum on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 23, 2006)
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