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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