The low-lying area of downtown Nashville that’s south of Broadway and along the Cumberland River was once known as “Black Bottom” and will get a historical marker.
Nashville’s historical markers
They’re big, metallic silver and stand about 8 feet tall. And yet, we’re all so busy getting from here to there; we often go right by without noticing. But if you take the time to stop and read one of the markers placed by the Metro Historical Commission, you can learn a lot about Nashville’s […]
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Celebrating the first ever Bettie Page Day
In this episode, we’re talking all about the native Nashvillian turned “Queen of Pinups” with her friends, family and fans.
Nashville honors Dr. Josie Wells, who helped lead Meharry before women could vote
Nashville officials are dedicating a historical marker on the campus of Meharry Medical College Friday to honor one of the first women to get her medical degree from the historically Black institution.
New historical marker honors one of Nashville’s first female doctors
The Metro Historical Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve a new marker in honor of Dr. Josie Wells. It will be placed outside Nashville General Hospital.
Despite Some Pushback, Cane Ridge Marker Will Publicize More Of Nashville’s History Of Lynchings
A 15-year-old Black boy was lynched by a white mob on Dec. 15, 1924. Despite a grand jury investigation, public outcry and a reward, no one was ever charged. Now, a new marker at the site of Davidson County’s last known lynching aims to share Samuel Smith’s story.
Nashville Celebrates A School Integration Pioneer With A Historical Marker
Nashville’s historical commission unveiled a marker celebrating the late civil rights activist, Alfred Z. Kelley, on Tuesday. The plaque, erected at an…
Franklin’s New Historical Markers Reflect African Americans In City’s Civil War Legacy
Public commemoration of Franklin’s past got a little fuller this week, after five markers detailing the city’s African American history were unveiled…
New Historical Markers Show Where Lynchings Took Place In Davidson County
Listen Two historical markers now stand where lynchings took place in downtown Nashville during the 1800s. They’re the first such markers in the city. They were unveiled as a part of Juneteenth, which commemorates the abolition of slavery.
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