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.
On A Downtown Corner, A New Marker Acknowledges Nashville’s Slave-Trading Past
For many, Nashville’s newest historical marker is long overdue. About two blocks west of City Hall, the sign describes the Nashville Slave Market as a…
Nashville Marks A Pair Of Long-Gone Bars, Where Gay Men Once Gathered Secretly
Listen Nearly 60 years ago, two bars on Commerce Street developed a reputation for being discreet places where gay men in Nashville could mingle. They were just steps from Ryman Auditorium and offices of the Southern Baptist Convention. But despite the well-entrenched taboo against same-sex relationships, bonds were formed there.
Metro Historical Commission Approves First Marker To Honor LGBT Struggle
Listen Only a handful of Nashville’s official historical markers recognize contemporary achievements, but the city is getting another.
Curious Nashville: How The ‘Black Bottom’ Neighborhood Got Its Name — And Lost It
There’s a small area of downtown Nashville – about 5 square blocks – that says a lot about how neighborhoods get their names. These days, it’s SoBro ….
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