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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 Building was dedicated in response to this public desire. The War Memorial Building since then has…
Urban Renewal and Adaptive Reuse in Nashville
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…
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…
Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897
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…
Route 5
This is a reflection of riding Route 5 on an MTA bus which starts at Music City Center and goes west via West End Avenue/Harding Road/Hwy 70 and ends in the suburb of Bellevue.
Route 18
For our route, we chose to ride the 18th bus toward the airport and back. The local transportation area was difficult to navigate initially, but once we found the bus deck it was hard to miss. Another spectacle hard to miss was the long line for the…
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…
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…
Nashville Predators: Hockey Success in the South
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…