James K. Polk Hotel

Last Updated 4/29/2024 • Posted in Preservation Month, Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro History

The historic downtown Murfreesboro landmark James K. Polk Hotel, opened its doors in 1929

Parade with people in street with the Polk Hotel in the background.

The Polk Hotel was once located on East Main   The Polk Hotel was torn down in February of 1977 
The grand two-story lobby of the James K. Polk Hotel, a landmark in Murfreesboro for almost 50 years, has being striped Feb. 23, 1977 in preparations of it being demolition.
Gerald Holly / The Tennessean
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