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Hermitage $132M Overhaul Approved, Including 70K SF Visitor Center

The Andrew Jackson Foundation's $132M overhaul of The Hermitage at 4580 Rachel's Ln is approved, including a 70,000 SF visitor center by Perkins&Will.

Rendering of the visitor center entry court (Perkins&Will)
Rendering of the visitor center entry court (Perkins&Will)Rendering courtesy of The Andrew Jackson Foundation

The Andrew Jackson Foundation's $132 million overhaul of The Hermitage at 4580 Rachel's Ln has been approved. The centerpiece is a 70,000-square-foot Visitor and Education Center, titled 'Held by the Land,' designed by Perkins&Will.

Interior rendering of the planned exhibit gallery (Perkins&Will)
Interior rendering of the planned exhibit gallery (Perkins&Will)Rendering courtesy of Perkins&Will / Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
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The facility will house a new museum and interpretive experience with expanded interpretation of the site's history, plus restored historic spaces throughout the property.

Aerial rendering of the reimagined Hermitage visitor campus at dusk (Perkins&Will)
Aerial rendering of the reimagined Hermitage visitor campus at dusk (Perkins&Will)Rendering provided by the Andrew Jackson Foundation

Site improvements include an outdoor amphitheater and a climate-controlled Visitor Comfort Facility with seating, snacks, and restrooms. A tree-lined approach and re-oriented walking paths will reshape visitor circulation.

Previously tracked as a proposal, the approval is the first formal green light for the overhaul, clearing the foundation to advance design and construction planning.

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4580 Rachel's Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076
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