Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Tennessee’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of Tennessee is Nashville.

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Highlights on this site include the ‘Evolution of a City Video’, a 24 minute video history of Metro Nashville, as well as the ‘Flash movie about Nashville’, which is a brief presentation about Nashville’s culture and diversity.
Source: Metro Gov’t of Nashville & Davidson County

Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Travel & Leisure Magazine recently named Nashville America’s Friendliest City. Find out why at this website.
Source: Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau