Germantown: A Cultural Convergence of Past and Present

Germantown: A Cultural Convergence of Past and Present

How has Nashville's Germantown neighborhood mirrored the city's transformation over the past century?

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 the German immigrants who primarily populated the area after relocating to the nearly eighteen-square-block area in the mid- to late-1800s, the area has faced several setbacks over the years that have destroyed its historic value. However, over the last thirty years, the area has experienced significant renovation and garnered citywide attention for the strides made in restoring its architectural features and public domain, as well as in inviting new businesses and residents to the area. Modern Germantown has risen after nearly a century of decline and is now similarly inspired by the diversity and strong work ethic brought by those who first gave meaning to the neighborhood.

Katie Murdock

3120 Final Paper

Mary Ellen Pethel

2015

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