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(WEST AREA) DAVIDSON COUNTY- NASHVILLE, TN- 1997 |
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| HISTORY of WEST AREA |
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In position from here northward along high ground, Price's Brigade of Francis ?? Division commanded by Danies Coleman, outposted the left of Hood's line. Attacked by the Federal XVI Corps, supported by artillery and part of the Cavalry Corps, it was overwhelmed. It withdrew southeast to Hillsboro Pike. |
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BATTLE OF NASHVILLE (Defense by Price's Brigade, December 15, 1864) |
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A double log house and a few log cabins, partially picketed, stood here about 1790. On May 9, 1793, 4 children on their way to the spring were attacked by Indians. Three were scalped and killed. One escaped. The home of Charles Bosley, wealthy pioneer and member of the Nickajack Expedition, later stood on this site. |
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JOHNSON'S STATION |
| LANDMARKS in WEST AREA |
| Incorporated in 1938
Developed as an exclusive residential area |
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| City of Belle Meade | Belle Meade City Hall | Old Belle Meade Theater Building | Gladstone Building | Richland Creek |
| CLUBS & LODGES in WEST AREA |
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Ball field Basketball court Picnic area Swimming pool |
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Knights of Columbus Lodge #544 |
GOLF in WEST AREA
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6201 Hickory
Valley Rd Private Swimming pool Tennis courts |
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Located at
Warner Park 18 Holes Public |
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815 Belle Meade
Blvd Private Swimming Pool Tennis courts (8 courts with 4 lighted) |
| Hillwood Golf & Country Club | Percy Warner Golf | Belle Meade Golf & Country Club |
| HISTORIC HOMES in WEST AREA |
| BELLE MEADE MANSION |
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5025 Harding Rd |
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An 1853 Greek
Revival mansion Originally built on a 5300 acre plantation Present site is 30 acres |
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Was a
thoroughbred stud farm & nursery in 19th century Features outstanding carriage collection Housed in the Carriage House and Stables building |
| The Home | The Stables |
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Built for the Harding-Jackson children in late 1800’s |
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Stone building
constructed by C Callachan, 1884 Milk, butter, and cheese were processed in building Two foot walls, and a running spring kept dairy products cool A daily route was established to sell dairy products to neighbors |
| The Doll House | The Dairy |
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Flowers and
vegetables were raised for planting in spring Garden produce provided daily food for the Mansion |
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Smoke and salt
curing preserved meat for plantation’s use Up to 20,000 pounds of meat were cured each year |
| The Greenhouse | The Smokehouse |
| Cheekwood Plantation |
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1200
Forrest Park Dr |
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Built
1920’s Originally private estate of Leslie Creek Family Site contains 55 acres |
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Home of Tennessee Botanical Gardens |
| The Home | Botanic Hall |
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Housed
in Georgian-style Cheekwood Mansion Traveling exhibits as well as permanent collections Features 19th and 20th century American art Works from Gilbert Stuart to Andy Warhol See also Worcester porcelains, antique silver, and period furniture |
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| Museum of Art | The Greenhouse | The Japanese Garden |
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Breathtaking vistas, lawns, and show gardens |
Interactive exhibits View art from Cheekwood's own collection View art from local and regional artist Classes and workshops offered year round |
| The Grounds | Frist Learning Center |
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