As the epicenter of commerce for at least a century, Second Avenue has a rich history in Nashville. After the Civil War, the buildings were redeveloped in a Victorian style, signifying the city’s new wealth. Since that time, the area has withstood multiple disasters including floods, fires and, most recently, a devastating bombing on Christmas […]
Three years after the bombing, Nashville wants downtown tourists to give Second Avenue a chance
Many Second Avenue businesses rely on pedestrians and tourists to turn onto the street from Broadway. That’s prompted the “Turn the Corner” campaign to boost foot traffic.
Second Avenue to reopen to traffic a year after Christmas Day bombing
One year after a bomb went off destroying a block of Second Avenue, the city will reopen the street to traffic and pedestrians — though not nearly back to normal.
The Christmas Day bombing cut off emergency communications across Tennessee. Here’s what’s changed since.
The Christmas Day bombing resulted in major disruptions to 911 call centers across Tennessee. One year later, here’s how the network has changed.
‘I hope it’s made me stronger’: Second Avenue resident reflects on her year after the Christmas Day bombing
Last Christmas morning, before the sun rose, a giant ball of flame erupted from an RV parked on Nashville’s Second Avenue. Betsy Williams watched it from her car, having just evacuated from her home across the street.
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