Photo Essay: A architectural treasure — Scarritt-Bennett Center Special

Nashville - The Gothic architectural style of the Scarritt-Bennett Center has intrigued visitors and native Nashvillians for nearly ninety years.

Built in 1924, the Scarritt-Bennett Center campus was originally known as Scarritt College for Christian Workers. The purpose of the school was to train young women to become missionaries. In 1988, the college organized as a non-profit agency with a mission of education, retreat and conference space and a commitment to promoting racial equality, cross-cultural understanding, the empowerment of women and spiritual renewal. The buildings on the campus include Wightman Chapel, Bennett Hall, Scarritt Hall, the Laskey Building, among others. Scarritt Hall is known for it's tower, which provides a beautiful view of the Vanderbilt University campus less than a mile away.

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Upward view of the Scarritt Hall tower.

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Looking out of the Scarritt Hall tower towards Vanderbilt University.

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Scarritt Hall Tower

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Wightman Chapel is a popular location for weddings. The gothic stone buildings and beautifully manicured landscape provides a gorgeous backdrop a couples special day. The majestic pipe organ in chapel is breathtaking.

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Window above the front entrance of Wightman Chapel.

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The pipe organ in WIghtman Chapel on the campus of the Scarritt-Bennett Center.

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The crab orchard stone building, detailed archways, and gothic style lighting scattered around the 10 acre campus provides a peaceful and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.

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Bennett Hall

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A beautiful archway connect various buildings along the winding paths of the Scarritt-Bennett Center campus.

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Stunning gothic lighting provides prefect detail for the exterior of the buildings.

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Arched window above an entrance way for the Laskey Building.

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Regardless the season, Scarritt-Bennett Center not only provides wonderful programs and events for Nashvillians and visitors, it also provides a stunning display of magnificent architecture and inviting grounds for those wanting to lose themselves in the serene beauty.