Accessibility at Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Notification Alert

Ongoing Improvements at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Visitors may experience temporary closures and limited access at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park due to ongoing capital improvement projects. Work will include infrastructure and facility upgrades to enhance the park for future visitors. Some areas of the park may be closed at times, and nearby parking or road access may be affected.

Please check our website and social media pages for updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these renovations.

  • Black globe sculpture surrounded by tall engraved panels and trees under a blue sky.

    • Bicentennial Capitol Mall Accessibility

    At Tennessee State Parks, we serve a variety of visitors including individuals with physical disabilities and those who may face other barriers to outdoor recreation. With a focus on accessibility, we continually strive to enhance our parks to better accommodate all visitors. Learn more about accessible features, amenities, programs, and services offered.  

    Explore Tennessee History

    Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park gives visitors a look into Tennessee's history, natural wonders, and serves as a lasting monument to Tennessee's Bicentennial Celebration, held June 1, 1996.

    Monuments throughout the park represent various aspects of Tennessee's unique history, including a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, a 95-bell carillon, and the Pathway of History. The 11 planters along the Walkway of the Counties feature native plant species from different state regions.  

    The Pathway of History and the Walkway of the Counties are accessible via concrete sidewalks. Bicentennial Park also features concrete and granite sidewalks throughout the park.

    Wheelchair accessible Parking is available at the intersection of Harrison Street and 6th Avenue. Non-accessible Parking is available along 6th and 7th Avenue. 

    • Aerial view of paved plaza featuring a large, outlined Tennessee shape. Train tracks run above, bordered by lush green trees lining the pathways.

    Wheelchair-Friendly Monuments and Memorials

    • Centennial Monument
    • Civil Rights Memorial
    • Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Memorial 
    • Court of Three Stars 
    • McNairy Springs
    • Pathway of History
    • Path of Volunteers 
    • Prisoner of War Memorial 
    • Reliquary 
    • Rivers of Tennessee Fountain 
    • Tennessee Map Plaza  
    • Walkway of Counties 
    • World War II Memorial 

    Digital Park Tours

    Can’t make it to the park? Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park can bring history to you through digital tours. All of the monuments and memorials listed above are featured on an interactive webpage making Tennessee history available at your fingertips.

    Learn More

    Accessible Facilities

    The Visitor Center is the perfect place to start your trip to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

    Browse the gift shop to commemorate your trip or plan the perfect picnic in the shade after taking a tour through history. Continue planning your day at the park with these wheelchair-friendly areas detailed below:   

    • Visitor Center  
    • Picnic Area  
    • Restrooms  
    • Amphitheater
    • A person in a wheelchair talks to four people in historical attire by a canvas tent on grass. The scene is relaxed, with autumn trees in the background.

    Questions? Need Accommodations?

    If you have any questions, comments, or require special accommodations or assistance with interpretive services and events for someone in your party, we're here to help.

    To fulfill reasonable requests for assistance, we kindly ask that you reach out to the Park Office at least 10 days before your visit. This will enable us to make the necessary arrangements to provide you with an enjoyable park experience. Provide us with details about your needs so we can be well-prepared.