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On Tuesday, July 28, the historic Hermitage Hotel announced that it would be joining a prestigious list of landmarks around the county.
The National Parks Department has added the world-renowned, 110-year-old property to the National Historic Landmark Registry, making it the only hotel in the state of Tennessee to hold such status. The luxury hotel will join 30 other special sites throughout the state including the Downtown Nashville Presbyterian Church, The Hermitage Home of Andrew Jackson, Jubilee Hall at Fisk University, and more.
“At The Hermitage Hotel, one of our core values is the preservation of our region’s history,” said Dee Patel, Managing Director of The Hermitage Hotel. “Being added to the National Historic Landmark Registry is an honor beyond compare, and to receive this recognition the same year as we celebrate the centennial anniversary of the suffrage movement is truly humbling. This accolade will ensure The Hermitage Hotel remains a treasured landmark for generations to come.”
The official National Historic Landmark Registry plaque that will adorn the front entrance of the hotel will be unveiled on Tuesday, August 18. The ceremony will coincide with the 100th anniversary of Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment, in which The Hermitage Hotel played an integral role as the headquarters for the suffrage movement.
For more information on The Hermitage Hotel, visit thehermitagehotel.com.