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The Creation of Metro Nashville
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…
Germantown: A Cultural Convergence of Past and Present
Bound by Hume Street to the north, Jefferson Street to the south, Third Avenue to the east, and Eighth Avenue to the west, the colorful Germantown neighborhood lies just north of downtown Nashville, nearly bordering the Cumberland River. Named for…
Nashville's Affordable House Crisis
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…
Relevance of the Ryman Auditorium: Past, Present, Future
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…
Growth and Urban Planning at Belmont University
Over the years Belmont University has transformed from Belmont College, to Ward-Belmont School for Women, back to Belmont College, and finally to Belmont University. Not only has the name changed over the years, but the physical campus has changed…
Minority Medicine in Music City
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…
For-profit hospital companies…
Nashville City Cemetery
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…
In 1822, the Nashville City Cemetery was built for the proper burial and sanitation of…
Nashville as the Next "It" City
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…
Analysis of Annual Report, Department of Health, City of Nashville, 1945
Health reports often encompass vital information about a city and its progress. The Nashville Health Department has a rich history that complements the history and growth of the city. Included in the health reports of Nashville are birth and death…
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 Building was dedicated in response to this public desire. The War Memorial Building since then has…