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All the United States Tennessee Nashville George Boedecker's Sculpture Garden

George Boedecker's Sculpture Garden

Dinosaurs invade a suburban Nashville neighborhood.

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Croc's shoe co-founder George Boedecker Jr. has created a sculpture menagerie in the neighborhood of Bellevue. A tiger, bear and other sculptures are on display around the property. Surrounded by trees, a pond, and a trail, this is truly a sight to behold. Boedecker plans to expand the driveway to make the area more accessible to visitors, whilst adding more dinosaurs.

The sculptures were made by an artist he met in Mexico while visiting the country on business. The entire project was done with his grandchildren and the community around Nashville in mind. 

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This location is on private property and best viewed from a public location. Exit Interstate-40 West at Old Hickory Blvd and head south to Highway-70. Take a right on 70. Veer left onto Old Harding Rd, then right on Poplar Creek Rd. In a few hundred yards the statues will almost leap out at you from the right. 

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7990 Poplar Creek Rd
Nashville, Tennessee, 37221
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36.056976, -86.956768
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