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You probably know the home of the ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting as\u00a0The Music City, but as of the mid-1800s Nashville was referred to as The Athens of the South for its reputation as one of the most educated and cultured cities in the U.S. To this day, few cities can match the unique cultural experience that Nashville provides.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve visited before, chances are you\u2019ve seen or heard about the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry, Broadway St., and more, but Nashville isn\u2019t just about music and entertainment. One unique cultural attraction many have overlooked, the Parthenon in Centennial Park, is a tribute to the city\u2019s earlier moniker.<\/p>\n

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Built for the World\u2019s Fair in 1897, the Parthenon in Nashville is the world\u2019s only exact replica of the famous ancient temple in Athens, Greece. Millions of tourists visit the ancient Parthenon yearly, but if you can\u2019t make it to Europe, Nashville is your best bet for an architectural experience like this. Located inside is Athena Parthenos, the largest indoor sculpture in the western world. An art museum is located inside the Parthenon as well, featuring 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists\u00a0and various temporary exhibits throughout the year.<\/p>\n

A less than 10-minute cab ride from the Music City Center, Centennial Park also offers a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, and a beautiful sunken garden.<\/p>\n

Even with a busy schedule of educational sessions, learning about the biggest issues that will impact your business and networking with your favorite brands and salon owners,\u00a0the ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting, Oct. 6-7, is a great opportunity to experience a taste of all that Nashville has to offer.<\/p>\n

Better start planning now — we\u2019ll see you in Nashville!<\/p>\n

Click here to register for the ASA World Summit, Oct. 6-7, in downtown Nashville.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve visited before, chances are you\u2019ve seen or heard about the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry, Broadway St., and more, but Nashville isn\u2019t just about music and entertainment. One unique cultural attraction many have overlooked, the Parthenon in Centennial Park, is a tribute to the city\u2019s earlier moniker. Built for the World\u2019s Fair in 1897, the Parthenon in Nashville is the world\u2019s only exact replica of the famous ancient temple in Athens, Greece. Millions of tourists visit the ancient Parthenon yearly, but if you can\u2019t make it to Europe, Nashville is your best bet for an architectural experience like this. Located inside is Athena Parthenos, the largest indoor sculpture in the western world. An art museum is located inside the Parthenon as well, featuring 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists\u00a0and various temporary exhibits throughout the year. 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If you\u2019ve visited before, chances are you\u2019ve seen or heard about the Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry, Broadway St., and more, but Nashville isn\u2019t just about music and entertainment. One unique cultural attraction many have overlooked, the Parthenon in Centennial Park, is a tribute to the city\u2019s earlier moniker. Built for the World\u2019s Fair in 1897, the Parthenon in Nashville is the world\u2019s only exact replica of the famous ancient temple in Athens, Greece. Millions of tourists visit the ancient Parthenon yearly, but if you can\u2019t make it to Europe, Nashville is your best bet for an architectural experience like this. Located inside is Athena Parthenos, the largest indoor sculpture in the western world. An art museum is located inside the Parthenon as well, featuring 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists\u00a0and various temporary exhibits throughout the year. A less than 10-minute cab ride from the Music City Center, Centennial Park also offers a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, and a beautiful sunken garden. Even with a busy schedule of educational sessions, learning about the biggest issues that will impact your business and networking with your favorite brands and salon owners,\u00a0the ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting, Oct. 6-7, is a great opportunity to experience a taste of all that Nashville has to offer. Better start planning now -- we\u2019ll see you in Nashville! 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