Saturday morning in downtown Paris made the Henry County Courthouse an easy stop, with the square…read morequiet and the red-brick bulk of the building standing tall over everything around it. Completed in 1897 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, it's one of those courthouses that looks exactly like the late nineteenth century wanted to be remembered. The heavy archives, towers at the corners and a clock tower that refuses to be ignored. Paris has been the county seat since 1823 and you can feel that long civic history in the way the courthouse anchors the square. Henry County itself was formed in 1821 and named for Patrick Henry (of the "Give me liberty or give me death" fame), which explains the portrait you'll find inside if you ever get to visit during open hours. Walking the grounds is straightforward, and the building's scale makes even a quick lap feel worthwhile. And yes, as expected for a Tennessee courthouse of this era, there's a Confederate memorial on the lawn, standing in that familiar pose seen across the region. It's part of the layered civic landscape here, but the real draw is the courthouse itself, a striking piece of architecture that still carries the weight of its long role in the Henry County story. [Review 1119 of 2026 - 624 in Tennessee - 26298 overall]

Saturday, April 26th, Tony and I went to Paris TN to experience the World's Largest Fish Fry..but…read morethat was a big disappointment but I was able to Urban Hike around the Courthouse...which I love...Paris is a city in Henry County, Tennessee, 86 miles (138 km) northwest of Nashville, on a fork of the West Sandy River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 10,156. It is the county seat of Henry County. A 60-foot (18 m) replica of the Eiffel Tower stands in Paris.[5] Paris is also home of the "World's Biggest Fish Fry He present site of Paris was selected by five commissioners appointed to the task at the December 1822 session of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Henry County. Their choice was fifty acres, 37 and one half of which were owned by Joseph Blythe and 12 and one half owned by Peter Ruff, both of whom gifted the land. A public square, streets, alleys and 104 lots were laid off and the lots were sold at auction over a two-day period in either March or April 1823 Paris was incorporated on September 30, 1823. It was the first town incorporated in West Tennessee, followed by Lexington on October 9, 1824, and Memphis on December 19, 1826.The city was named after Paris, France, in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette

the juror selection process is a joke. Takes HOURS because the questions they ask that would…read moredisqualify you for that particular trial are asked individually once you are actually in the juror box. If they would just ask the group all at once that would eliminate a great many of them. Its painful to sit there on those hard friggen benches and listen to the exact same questions being asked to everyone. OH and while I was there it seemed that majority of close by restaurants were not open. The vending machines in the basement were practically empty. The only thing that was a good thing was that you just had to call a number each evening to find out if you had to appear the next day.

Montgomery County Courthouse has amazing staff. I was extremely impressed with the professionalism…read moreand helpfulness of every employee I encountered. From the security guard who greeted me at the door to the courtroom staff, everyone went out of their way to make my experience as quick and easy as possible. I was especially impressed with the way the court staff handled my questions and concerns. They were very patient and knowledgeable and helped me understand the jury duty process.

The building looks beautiful. We stopped to get a license plate here and were directed to another…read morebuilding. The flowers and greenery planted near the building were a delight and so nice.

I had some business in Part IV Chancery, so my wife and I took a trip down to the Metro Courthouse…read more I worked there as a lad and, later, practiced law in those Halls of Justice from 1981 to 2003. Boy has the place changed since then!! We parked in the underground, multilevel parking garage. Totally new, this was a major improvement over the small, above-ground parking lot. An elevator took us to the outside level. The handicap ramps, which we had trouble finding, were hidden for aesthetic purposes. When we reached the doors, we were walking were Mayor Ben West met Diane Nash and thousands of demonstrators on 14 April, 1960. Their conversation was the beginning of the end of segregation in Nashville. Once inside, WPA murals decorated the walls of each side of the hall. The artist was supplied as part of Roosevelt's New Deal. We took an elevator to my destination. The brass trim decoration each elevator was Art Deco. More surprises when we reached the fourth floor. The entire area had been totally redone. The walls were bright and cheery. The hallway seemed more open than when I left it. As to the courtrooms, all Chancery Courts were still there. The Probate Court,where I clerked was still there. After my hearing, we went to the Snack Bar on the lowest floor. It too had been redone and now was mostly collection of vending machines, a thankful replacement. We then grabbed our gear and hurried home, past those two cast bronze fountains with their cooling spray. Now to rate the Nashville Metropolitan Courthouse. The front picnic area with its multilevel underground parking was light years of its predecessor. The interior,with its WPA murals and brass Art Deco decorations, was worth the price of admission. All the metal detector operators were- surprise- helpful and friendly. The walls of the fourth floor were bright & cheery and the Chancellor's courtroom was was totally up to date. What's not to like about the courthouse? Five stars for the Historic 1935 Nashville Courthouse,

Our beautiful historic courthouse is a lovely element of functional history and civic pride.read more

Tony and I was visiting this Historical little River town in Illinois. The town is nestled along…read morethe river and is lovely. There are many old homes and some of them need to be restored. There is a nice river road that you can drive along and the small main street town is lovely. The Pope County Courthouse is a large lovely building from 1816. We parked and walked around the grounds and I took some great photos. Brief history of the building: Pope county was established January 10, 1816 from portions of Gallatin and Johnson Counties. The county seat was originally Sarahsville which was renamed Golconda in 1817 and has continued in Golconda since. The brick courthouse was built 1872-1873 and little has changed on its exterior appearance since its construction. They were getting ready for an annual festival that weekend on the grounds of the courthouse lawn. I really enjoyed this small historical town. I can't wait to go back again.

Mostly I check out audio books and they certainly have a huge collection. The staff has always been…read morefriendly, helpful and efficient. I've never seen the library crowded or noisy. Stewart County is lucky to have it.

If you like really loud libraries where the librarians yell a lot, this is the place for you…read more Subpar Wi-Fi. Not a great selection of movies despite the claims. Good selection of books though. Usually has fox news on. If you're not into the typical library status quo where it's respectful to be quiet you really need to check this place out. It's quieter outside on the benches.

4.5 Stars On our…read morelast day in Nashville, my brother and I spent time on the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol. It was incorporated in a walk that took us from the Downtown Embassy Suites across from Music City Center to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It was my second time seeing the Tennessee State Capitol Building on my vacation. The first was from the Gray Line Tour. The Tennessee State Capitol Building with the Capitol District added a different dimension to the Nashville vacation. Once we got to Union Street, even though we were less than a mile from Broadway, Music City USA seemed miles away. It felt like we were now in a city celebrating the state of Tennessee. We entered from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and 6th Avenue. The first thing I noticed is how high up it is. We climbed steps to enter the grounds. The Tennessee State Capitol Building is at the highest elevation in Downtown Nashville. It is remarkably noticeable from the Northside view along US 31/41, where it looks like it is on top of a small green mountain where a trail of steps carry people up. Not to be political (pardon the pun) the best spots to see The Tennessee State Capitol Building up close was from the east side. The second best spot to see it is from the north side either from US 31/41 or Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park where you get the awesome hill view. The Supreme Court Building blocks the west side. And during our visit, the reconstruction at Legislative Plaza prevented us from taking prime views at the south side. With that said we spent quality time on the east side. Being up on the higher elevation with mature trees, the weather felt better. When we ascended the southeast corner steps I took in the Alvin York statue. When we got to the top of the hill I took in the statue of President Andrew Jackson on his horse Cincinnati with the State Capitol behind it. Walking along the shaded walking paths, I took in the Tennessee Capitol Bell which is a replica of the Liberty Bell. Rising above Downtown Tennessee, my eyes took in a distant east view and past the Capitol an impressive view of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park where we were headed next. I stopped to take in the pond. In the shadow of the State Capitol, my brother and I spent time on a bench overlooking the Tomb of President James Knox Polk and his wife Sarah. The majority of my attention was on the State Capitol Building. Designed by William Strickland, it was completed in 1859 when Tennessee decided that Nashville was going to be the state capitol. The architecture is Greek Revival. William Strickland based it on a Greek Iconic Temple. It stands 206.6 feet tall. It is one of twelve state capitols without a dome. While I was looking at it and taking pictures I was aware that the Tennessee State Senate and Governor could be behind the wall. I was certain that it was the second state capitol building that I spent time outside of (I also reviewed the Colorado State Capitol). Deciding to walk to the Tennessee State Capitol Building and ultimately Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park was a very good move. They added another dimension to the Nashville, Tennessee vacation where we got to celebrate the State of Tennessee. Being that this review focuses on the Tennessee State Capitol Building, I feel that my experience on its grounds admiring the beautiful Greek Revival architecture with the statues, mature trees, views, and burial spot of President James Knox Polk and his wife Sarah minus an inside tour makes it worthy of 4.5 stars

I liked the grounds, although I didn't go inside, as a visitor from out of state, I enjoyed…read morewandering around the green spaces here and at the attached WW2 memorial and Bicentennial Park. It was the perfect size for a quick morning walk. The grounds are well maintained and no signs of homeless encampments or litter like most cities tend to have, at least not on these grounds. Overall I enjoyed the tour of the Tennessee capitol building.

Confederate women is a downtown nashville sculpture located on the top street side of the city's…read morewar memorial plaza. Very detailed and beautifully sculpted statue in an area that features several awesome pieces of public art repression different wars and history including a Vietnam statue just below this one. Overall very cool and fun area to explore for all history buffs and public art fans. Worth checking out if you are ever in the downtown nashville area exploring.

This is a very detailed and beautiful statue in the downtown Nashville area. It is fairly large and…read moreeasy to fine. It is over by the courthouse for everyone to see.

Five HUGE stars for this Carnegie library--one of the few still in existence in the region, and the…read morelibrarian who's been here for decades: Margaret Mathis. The strengths of this library--the size of a small home with three or four rooms--are its multi-county genealogy resources, the children's reading area and the reference section. You won't find banks of computers, nor will you find a large reading room; just a very traditional, small town library across from the old Vienna (pronounced VY-anna) Court House. You can also buy books by local authors and genealogy reference materials directly from the library. Pay close attention to the hours: Open every day, 1pm-5pm; closed Thursday & Sunday. There's parking in front and around the courthouse.

The town of Vienna is so lucky to have this wonderful font of resources...any book you could want…read moreis available through a state lending program and the wait is very brief. I love being able to find most any book quickly and even if I need help finding what I want, the staff is willing to research the catalogs and get it. All the local history is here...every oral or printed. Check out this gem of a place!