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After much political lobbying, the Tennessee legislature approved funding for a memorial which began construction in 1923. In 1925, the War Memorial Building was dedicated in response to this public desire. The War Memorial Building since then has…

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 than nurture it back to health. It is true that not all buildings can or should be rescued by…

Because of significant growth in Nashville after World War II, the city was pressured to reform its government. Generally, attempts at consolidation were not successful, but after one failed attempt, the Nashville-Davidson Co. metropolitan charter…

This lithograph was used to advertise the Tennessee Centennial Exposition and was promoted by the Exposition's Executive Committee and used as postcards, flyers, and advertisements. The image depicts a rendering of the fair's neoclassical…

Dubbed “Music City,” Nashville is a music mecca with a rich music history. Located downtown, the Ryman is one of the most sacred and significant stages in the nation. Formerly the home of the Grand Ole Opry the Ryman has a deep history rooted in its…

Abstract: Cities are often transitory in respect to culture and socioeconomic makeup. The change that occurs in the cities is a product of the changing needs of the population. Essentially, a city is beholden to the people and cultures who reside in…

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 of the opportunities they were offered and the innovative thinking of their leadership, the…

Through the process of urbanization, Nashville has changed as a community since the nineteenth century, and this change can be seen in the city's oldest cemetery.
In 1822, the Nashville City Cemetery was built for the proper burial and sanitation of…

With an average of eighty-two people moving to town every single day, Nashville is currently experiencing growth at an astonishing rate. Multiple aspects unique to the city are responsible for this constant influx of people; its entertainment and…

Systemic racism decreases minority health by reducing the availability and quality of health facilities. Private corporations and insurance markets are partly responsible, but local government has also played a role.

For-profit hospital companies…