Making Modern Nashville

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War Memorial Building Complex

After much political lobbying, the Tennessee legislature approved funding for a memorial which began construction in 1923. In 1925, the War Memorial…

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Maps and Geography

How has Nashville developed over the past 150 years? Specifically how and in what ways has Nashville's urban history changed to match historical,…

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Past, Present, Future: Downtown Nashville

Capstone digital-born student projects based on original research and primary sources. Any themes or topics connected specifically to Nashville's downtown...

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Nashville Predators: Hockey Success in the South

Nashville Predators_Success in the South.pdf

Nashville has been home to six hockey teams since the 1960s. Yet, only one of those teams, The Nashville Predators, has been a great success. Because…

Urban Renewal and Adaptive Reuse in Nashville

Urban Renewal and Adaptive Reuse_Success and Failure.pdf

Adaptive reuse is an investment and like all investments, it takes precious time to pay off. Economically, it makes more sense to demolish a building…

Evolution of Nashville Local Government

Omeka_Evolution of Local Government in Nashville.pdf

Since its incorporation as a city in 1806, Nashville, Tennessee has served as a touchstone for military activity, political breakthroughs, and social…

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