Visiting the State Capitol

Your class is invited to take a guided tour of the historic Tennessee State Capitol. One of the oldest working capitols in the nation, this Greek Revival style building contains a great deal of history within its limestone walls. Staff will guide you through its historic halls and chambers to view the governor's reception room, bullet-scarred stair rail, House of Representatives, Senate, and old State Library.

Groups may be unable to view all rooms at the Capitol as it is a working building and subject to use by legislators and/or groups for meetings, ceremonies, and session.

Guided tours are available Monday through Friday on the hour, beginning at 9 a.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m.  The tours take 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the group.
 

• State Capitol Guided Tour -- All Ages
  Staff guide school groups through the historic State Capitol covering the history of the building and Tennessee state government. Reservations required
   
• Capitol Grounds Scavenger Hunt -- 4th-12th Grades
  Students hunt for monuments, graves and other objects on the Capitol grounds.  We suggest students work in groups of two or three since they will not be supervised.
  
  **Be sure to ask about the availability of scavenger hunts for the building and the grounds.
  
  
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  Click here to view photographs of State Capitol school tours