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(NORTH AREA) DAVIDSON COUNTY- NASHVILLE, TN- 1999 |
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Do you have information to provide? Your help is needed to make this site better for all the people inside and outside of Davidson County, Tennessee. We are particularly interested in documenting the history of Davidson County. If you have useable information we are anxious to publish it on this site or will provide a link if you have it already posted on the net. Many thanks. |
| HISTORY of NORTH AREA |
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Nashville's first (1883) professional baseball was played in the Athletic Park which formerly occup9ed this block. Traditionally baseball was introduced in Nashville in 1862 by soldiers of the Union Army of occupation who played the game here. This low-lying area, originally called Sulphur Spr9ing Bottom, was called "Sulphur Dell" by local sports writer, Grantland Rice. In 1963 this was the oldest playing grounds still in use in professional baseball. |
| SULPHUR SPRING BOTTOM MINI PARK |
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SULPHUR DELL |
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On this site stood one of the principal stations of the Cumberland Settlements. Felix Robertson, son of Colonel James Robertson and the first white child born in the Settlement, was born here January 11, 1761. On January 15, the fort was heavily attacked by Indians who were repulsed and driven westward. |
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(1902 - 1975) At this site lived Arna Wendell Bontemps, one of the most prolific contributors to the Harlem or Negro Renaissance. From 1943 to 1963, Bontemps as award-winning poet, playwright, ????, biographer, editor, and author of children's books, was head librarian of Fisk University. During his tenure, the Fisk University Library became a rich respiratory for the study of African-American poetry and history. |
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ARNA WENDELL BONTEMPS |
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(1809 - 1862) Born Potsdam, Prussia. Came to Nashville 1838. Lived in home on this site. Architect, Engineer, and Builder. Designed University of Nashville Main Building, Central State Hospital, Main Building, Suspension Bridge over Cumberland River. Masonic Leader, Adj U S Army Mexican War, Colonel 10th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, C S A Civil War. Buried in Confederate Circle Mount Olivet Cemetery. |
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| LANDMARKS in NORTH AREA |
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Building once housed Elliott
School School organized 1873 Building completed 1916 Now housed Dede Wallace Center for Children and Adolescents |
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Originally housed stockyard for
area sale of cattle Building awarded Metropolitan Historical Commission Architectural Award Now houses upscale restaurant |
| Ella Bullard Hayes Center Building | Nashville Union Stockyard Building & Restaurant |
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| Mildred Stoves Center Building | Old Fire Station Building | Onyx Building |
 Was Nashville’s first African-American fire unit Organized Jan 13, 1885 |
 1400 Eighth Ave N Former bag factory and textile mill Built 1863 |
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| Engine Company #11 | Werthan Bag Company | Old Werthan Spring |
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 Across Cumberland River |
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| Tennessee Education Association Building | Railroad Bridge | Interstate Bridge |
| CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS in NORTH AREA |
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| Elks Lodge #1102 | Hadley Park Senior Center |
| BICYCLE ROUTES IN NORTH NASHVILLE |
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THE METRO CENTER LEVEE TRAIL |
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The Metro Center Levee, part of the Cumberland River Greenway system, is a delightful lightly used get away for bicycling, roller-blading, running or for a simple leisurely walk. The almost three mile paved path atop a levee in North Nashville provides an almost level surface with the Cumberland River on one side and an up-scale commercial development on the other side. All of the roads in the development are wide and flat, providing additional adventure to those who crave a few additional miles of exercise. On the weekends, the auto traffic is very light. |
| A HISTORY OF METRO CENTER |
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NASHVILLE RACE COURSE The Nashville Race Course, the "Burns Island Track, 1828 - 1884, was 0.6 of a mile north. Here October 10, 1843 was run the then richest race in the world, the $35,000 Peyton Stakes, 4 mile heats, promoted by Bailie Peyton. The winner owned by Thomas Kirkman, was renamed "Peytona." Ten Broeck and Thora also raced here. |
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The trail is easily accessible from I-240 and acres of parking await your arrival... so leave those worry's at home. We begin the adventure at the "I-65 Trailhead". From the parking area, a small rise leads to the top of the levee... and we are "off like a herd of turtles". The scenery locations are tracked by the mileage on the bicycle odometer. |
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The first of several Path Splits, One runs closer to the River. |
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The Structure across the Lake was at one time a premier Shopping Center. |
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Nashville Titans practice field and headquarters |
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Lake with Fountain |
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Tank storage across River |
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A Rest & Reflection area about mid-point of the Path |
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A Tranquil River Setting |
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The "Busy Side" of the Peaceful Trail |
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Where the Path leaves the Levee |
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Freeland Station Trailhead |
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| LOOKING AT LITTLE THINGS ALONG THE TRAIL... |
| "Stop and Smell the Roses" is phrase we all are familiar with... but few of us heed. For many who stop long enough to seek out and experience this wonderful trail... really don't stop long enough to witness natures bounty in the enrichment of our lives. For those who didn't... I have. |
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RIVERFRONT GREENWAY (See Downtown Davidson County)
| HIGHER EDUCATION in NORTH AREA |
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Fisk University, founded in 1835 as the American Missionary Association, was chartered in 1867 to provide higher education for men and women regardless of race. Named for General Clinton B Fisk, assistant commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau for Kentucky and Tennessee. It was originally housed in army barracks. The first permanent building, Jubilee Hall, was completed in 1876, and built with funds raised in American and European concert tours by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. |
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Building Cornerstone for building laid by President William H Taft May 22, 1906 Building completed 1908 Construction made possible by gift from Andrew Carnegie Building served as the first library |
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Vechten Art Gallery Building completed 1889 First served as a gymnasium Became an art gallery 1949 Named in honor of Carl Van Vechten, music critic, author, photographer and art collector Van Vechten instrumental in acquiring art collection of Alfred Stieglitz |
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Memorial Chapel Building erected 1892 Named after General Clinton B Fisk Became the religious and cultural center of campus |
| Gravath Hall Named for Erastus M Craveth Craveth was university’s first president Building completed 1930 First served as a library |
| Harris Music
Building Built as home for Richard Harris, 1876 Harris was owner of Harris Furniture Company Harris became first Black trustee of school W G Waterman, a Fisk professor, gave home to school, 1909 Building became the Music Annex, 1927 Name changed to Harris Music Building 1991 |
| Jubilee Hall Was first permanent building on campus Erected 1873 Named for Fisk’s world-famous Jubilee Singers Jubilee Singers conducted world wide tour to raise money for building Listed as a National Historic Landmark Building awarded Metropolitan Historical Commission Architectural Award |
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Hall Named for two Fisk graduates, Thomas Talley and Saint Elmo Brady Both men majored in chemistry at Fisk Both became chairman of chemistry department at the school |
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Theater Built 1860 Is oldest structure on campus Erected as part of a Union Army hospital during Civil War Was known as the "Railroad Hospital" Remodeled for use as a theater, 1935 |
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FISK UNIVERSITY |
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Meharry Medical College, established in 1876 through the efforts of Dr George W Hubbard, Dr William J Sneed, and Samuel Meharry, is the only AMA accredited, privately endowed, predominantly Negro medical school in the world. During its first 90 years of service, it trained more Negro physicians and dentists than any other institution. |
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MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL |
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| TED RHODES GOLF COURSE |
| MUSEUMS and GALLERIES in NORTH AREA |
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N across from the Van Vechten Gallery Features rotating exhibits at Fisk University |
624-A Jefferson St Specializes in African American and alternate art |
| Aaron Douglas Gallery | In the Gallery |
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Av N on Fisk University campus Fisk University Library, 3rd floor Permanent exhibit of the Alfred Stieglitz collection Works by Picasso, Cezanne, Renoir, O’Keefe and others Features African sculpture, paintings and drawings Admission free, contributions appreciated |
Have specialized in gospel
music since 1867 Group made up of students from Fisk University When first formed, group raised $100,000 on two European tours Money used to purchase present campus and to construct Jubilee Hall Jubilee Hall first structure in U S specifically for education of African Americans |
| Carl Van Vechten Gallery | Fisk Jubilee Singers |
| HISTORIC HOMES in NORTH AREA |
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This house, listed in the National Register of Historic Places was built in 1905 as the home of Reuben B and Mary Knowles Richardson. Richardson who served as Captain of Engine Company Number 4 from 1923 to 1935, was one of the first blacks to obtain this rank in Nashville. In 1923, Engine Company Number 4 moved from Woodland Street to 8th Avenue N and Jefferson Street and became Engine Company Number 1. In 1930, the name of the building housing that company was changed to Reuben B Richardson. |
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RICHARDSON HOUSE |
 Sign on site of mini-park |
 Honell’s Dining & Catering now occupies |
 Garden by Home |
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