The shadow of the L&C Tower in downtown Nashville March 22, 1963, falls on the grounds of the former Maxwell House Hotel that was destroyed by fire Dec. of 1961.. That's because the sign on the Life & Casualty tower once served as a weather beacon. A Curious Nashville listener reached out to ask: "Why doesn't the top of the L&C Tower downtown light up blue and pink anymore for the weather conditions?" When looking at the buildings that make up downtown, the L&C tower stands out.
Completed in 1957, the thirty-nine-story Life and Casualty (L&C) Tower dramatically changed the skyline of Nashville by exceeding the height of the city's tallest building at the time by eighteen stories. Located in what was the center of the city's commercial and shopping district, the L&C Tower reflects the prominence of the insurance industry in Nashville and the importance of the city.. L&C Tower 401 Church St 2,303 - 98,843 SF of Office Space Available in Nashville, TN 37219 Office Spaces Tennessee Nashville 401 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 Save this listing!