Life & Casualty Tower, Modern skyscraper in downtown Nashville, United States
The Life & Casualty Tower is a modern office building in downtown Nashville featuring 30 floors and standing approximately 409 feet tall. The facade showcases limestone walls with granite accents and green glass windows that line the Church Street frontage.
Designed by architect Edwin A. Keeble in 1957, this structure was Nashville's first skyscraper. It held the title of Tennessee's tallest building until 1965, when new construction surpassed it.
The tower became a symbol of Nashville's shift from a regional town to a modern metropolitan hub during the post-war economic boom. It represented the city's new identity and aspirations for growth.
The building sits at the intersection of Church Street and 4th Avenue in downtown Nashville, making it easy to reach on foot. Its central location means parking and public transit options are readily available nearby.
The building's top featured a color-changing weather beacon system with an L&C sign that indicated incoming weather conditions to residents. This innovative system was an early form of public weather communication for the city.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1957
Architects: Edwin A. Keeble
Floors above the ground: 30
GPS coordinates: 36.16350,-86.77920
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53
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