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| CLUBS & LODGES of DOWNTOWN AREA |
 100 7th Av N |
 9th Ave N |
| GRAND LODGE F & AM | YMCA |
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CITY WALK TOUR |
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Serves as an introduction to
Tennessee’s historic state capital Two mile loop begins at Fort Nashborough Follow a painted green line on sidewalk for a two century walk through the city’s past |
| SITE # 1 Fort Nashboro |
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The original stockade fronted on the river slightly north of here, covering an area of about two acres. In that enclosure, on May 15, 1780, representatives of this and other settlements met and adopted the Cumberland Compact for the government of the new settlement. About 500 yards west, April 2, 1781, settlers assisted by dogs, drove off the Indians in the Battle of the Bluffs. |
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Park James Robertson and John Donelson delivered first settlers 1779 Two parties arrived during 1779-80 Group of 500 people crossed over a frozen Cumberland River to site in 1780 Original fort built around fresh water spring and fronted Cumberland River The area covered by fort was about two and a half acres Fort walls measured roughly 247 feet by 123 feet Two story blockhouses stood at each corner and were used for defense Small cabins inside fort housed families Representatives of area settlements met May 13, 1780 |
They adopted the Cumberland Compact Compact outlined a government for the settlements First marriage in fort occurred 1780 Settlers assisted by dogs drove off Indians in the "Battle of the Bluffs" April 2, 1781 Replica of the original Nashville settlement in 1780 Fort was previously reconstructed in 1930 Present fort built 1962 Five reproductions of original Nashborough cabins on site Open daily, except Monday Tour is self guided No admission |
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FORT NASHBOROUGH |
| SITE # 2 Historic Market Street |
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Av By mid 19th century, Nashville was second largest City west of the Appalachian mountains Steamboats lined docks below Ft Nashborough Most of present brick Victorian warehouses built between 1870 and 1890 Warehouses now house retail shops, restaurants and residences |
| MARKET STREET |
| SITE # 3 Printers Alley |
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Located between Commerce and
Union St. Traditional center of Nashville’s nightlife Dining and entertainment available in ten clubs and restaurants Named after Nashville’s printing and publishing businesses Nightclubs opened here in the 1940’s |
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PRINTERS ALLEY |
| SITE # 4 The Men’s Quarters |
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The block where gentlemen
frequented saloons and billiard halls Two of the original saloons can be seen on 4th Av The Climax Saloon at 210 4th Av The Southern Turf at 212 4th Av The old Utopia Hotel stood at 206 4th Av |
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THE MEN'S QUARTERS |
| SITE # 5 Downtown Presbyterian Church |
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The first preaching in
Cumberland Settlement 1785 Scotch Seceeders formed congregation 1789 Rev William Hume placed in charge of church 1801 First building erected 1812 Church organized with seven members 1814 Mrs Ann Grundy organized first Sunday School in Nashville 1820 First building destroyed by fire 1832 Second building erected 1833 |
Second building destroyed by fire 1848 Present building completed 1849-51 An example of Egyptian Revival architecture Designed by William Strickland, architect for the State Capitol Interior painted with colorful symbolic Egyptian temple designs Building used as hospital for Federal troops during Civil War 1862-65 Over fourteen thousand soldiers cared for in Church lounge 1942-45 The First Church relocated at Oak Hill, Franklin Road 1955 The Downtown Church organized June 26, 1955 |
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DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
| SITE # 6 Fifth Avenue Historic District and the Arcade |
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Street was the center of
Nashville’s civil rights movement in the 1960’s The Arcade is a turn-of-the-century enclosed shopping mall |
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FIFTH AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT AND THE ARCADE |
| SITE # 7 Public Square and Davidson County Courthouse |
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Four acres set aside for a
public square, 1784 Area listed on National Register of Historic Places Present courthouse is the fifth to stand on site An example of Art Deco architecture, the courthouse built 1937 |
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PUBLIC SQUARE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE |
| SITE # 8 Historic Black Business District |
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Located at corner of 4th
Av and Charlotte Intersection is the historic center of Nashville’s African American business district Citizens Bank, oldest continuously operating minority owned bank founded 1904 National Baptist Convention largest African American religious denomination Morris Memorial Building Now houses National Baptist Convention |
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HISTORIC BLACK BUSINESS DISTRICT |
| SITE # 9 St Mary’s Catholic Church |
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Nashville’s oldest standing
church Church founded by Richard Pius Miles, its first Bishop Miles was born 1791 and died 1860 Building erected Oct 31, 1847 Represents the Greek Revival architecture Used as military hospital during Civil War Battle of Nashville |
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ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH |
| SITE #10 Tennessee State Museum |
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505 Deaderick St. Over 60,000 sq. ft of exhibits History of Tennessee beginning 12,000 years ago Houses memorabilia from Tennessee and around the World See a 3600 year old Egyptian mummy and Native American ceremonial pottery |
View Andrew Jackson’s top hat and James K Polk’s favorite walking cane Exhibits include a working grist mill reproduction Open daily Tue - Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun 1 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Thanksgiving Day Free |
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TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM |
| SITE #11 Tennessee State Capitol |
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Designed by William Strickland, noted Philadelphia architect who also designed the tower of Independence Hall. Construction was commenced in 1845 and completed 1858. Strickland died in 1854 and is entombed in the north portico. His son Francis, supervised construction from 1854 to 1857. Slaves and convicts quarried and transported limestone for the Capitol which was used as a fortress during the Civil War. President and Mrs James k Polk are buried on the east lawn. |
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Charlotte Ave A Greek Revival Style building Construction began 1845 View a statue of President Andrew Jackson |
Monuments erected to Civil War hero Sam Davis and World War I hero Alvin
York Listed as a National Historic Landmark Tours daily No admission |
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TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL |
| SITE #12 War Memorial Building |
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Building completed 1925 Dedicated to the memory of Tennessee soldiers who died in all wars Monuments to veterans of Korean and Vietnam wars on Legislative Plaza |
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WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING |
| SITE #13 The Hermitage Hotel |
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Built in the Beaux Arts style in
1910 Served as headquarters for both sides of Women's Suffrage movement, 1920 |
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THE HERMITAGE HOTEL |
| SITE #14 Ryman Auditorium |
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(1841 - 1904) A prominent riverboat captain and Nashville businessman, Thomas Ryman was known for his generous contributions of time and money to the construction of the Union Gospel Tabernacle. In 1904, the Tabernacle was renamed the Ryman Auditorium in his honor. |
| 116 5th Ave N Built by Captain Thomas Ryman in 1892 Thomas Green Ryman born 1841, died 1904 Was prominent riverboat captain and businessman Donated time and money to construction of the Union Gospel Tabernacle |
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Building renamed
the Ryman Auditorium, 1904 |
Grand Ole Opry took up residence in auditorium in 1943 |
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RYMAN AUDITORIUM |
| SITE #15 Hatch Show Print |
| One of America’s
oldest surviving show poster printers Hatch Show Print founded 1879 Now owned by the Country Music Foundation Serves as a museum and print shop |
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HATCH SHOW PRINT |
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Historic Nashville Walking Tours Trained guides lead walking tours of Nashville's historic areas Sights include world renowned Ryman Auditorium, Printer's Alley, and State Capitol Admission charged |
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District Downtown Nashville 3 historic districts including Second Ave, Broadway, Printer's Alley, and Riverfront Turn of the century buildings Restaurants, trendy shops, contemporary art galleries, and Nashville night spot Free |
| BRIDGES of DOWNTOWN AREA |
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| WOODLAND STREET BRIDGE | VICTORY MEMORIAL BRIDGE |
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BUILT A D 1907 - 1909 By Davidson County Tennessee for the free use of the people. The work was authorized by the citizens of the county at a special election held for the purpose of instructing the County Court to issue bonds to pay for it. At the January 1907 session of the court the following magistrates were appointed as a bridge committee with full powers to carry out the work. |
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Bridge
erected 1907-09 Bridge renovated 1960-61 Closed 1998-now a pedestrian walkway |
| SHELBY STREET BRIDGE |
| BUILDINGS of DOWNTOWN AREA |
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NASHVILLE ARENA Now Gaylord Entertainment Center 501 Broadway |
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER |
 Listed on National Register of Historic Places |
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| 303 CHURCH STREET BUILDING | ANDREW JACKSON STATE OFFICE BUILDING | BANK OF COMMERCE BUILDING |
 Erected 1891 |
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 Dedicated February 22, 1989 Closed 1997 |
| Baxter Building | Brick Building | Church Street Center |
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 701 Broadway Building erected 1877 |
 706 Church St |
| Cordell Hull State Office Building | Customs House Building | Doctors Building |
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 Sometimes called War Memorial Plaza |
| Iron Mountain Building | Justice Center | Legislative Plaza |
 417 4th Ave N |
 601 Commerce St |
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| Municipal Auditorium | Nashville Convention Center | Nashville’s Oldest Building |
 200 James Robertson Pkwy |
 Built about 1810 Before Civil War, building served as part of "Underground Railroad" Assisted slaves in their quest for freedom in the North |
| Nashville Police Station | Nashville Trust Building |
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Baptist
Sunday School Board Building 1010 Broadway Organized by act of Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham, 1891 Building erected 1913 Building listed on National Register of Historic Places Now headquarters for Lifeway Christian Stores |
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LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN STORES |
 Received Nashville Historic Award Plaque |
 505 Deadrick St Sometimes referred to as Tennessee Performing Arts Center |
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| OLD YMCA BUILDING | POLK CENTER | RACHEL JACKSON STATE OFFICE BUILDING | TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES |
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 First Avenue side |
| St Cloud Corner Building | Southern Turf Building | Tennessee State Office Building | Warehouse Row |
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Building erected as home office of
National Life Insurance Company, 1970 Bought by State of Tennessee, Jan 3, 1994 Is the tallest office building in Nashville |
1001 Broadway Has been designated an historic landmark Erected by Louisville and Nashville Terminal Company Dedicated Oct 9, 1900 A major renovation converted building to hotel, 1986 |
| Tennessee Supreme Court Building | Tennessee Tower Building | Union Station Building |
 Erected 1901 |
 234 4th Ave |
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 201 8th Ave |
| Three Stone Buildings | Travel Inc Building | Two Stone Buildings | United Methodist Publishing House |
| HOMES of DOWNTOWN AREA |
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| CHURCHES of DOWNTOWN AREA |
 145 5th Ave N |
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 Organized 1830 Building erected 1892 |
| Central Church of Christ | City of the Lord Church | Christ Episcopal Church |
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 113 8th Ave Organized 1859 Building erected 1949 |
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| First Baptist Church | First Lutheran Church | Rimera Iglesia Bautista Church |
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Near here in 1820, the first Catholic Church in Tennessee was built by Irish Catholic workers then building a bridge over Cumberland River. In 1830, a brick structure known as Holy Rosary Cathedral succeeded the frame building. Here Bishop R P Miles, first Bishop of Tennessee, was installed October 15, 1838. When St Mary's Cathedral was built in 1847, Holy Rosary Church became St John's Hospital and Orphanage. The site was sold to the state in 1857. |
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HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL |
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523 Church St Church was first to be organized in Nashville, 1789 Founded 1787 Building erected 1966 |
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McKENDREE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
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Nashville's Jewish community began in the 1840's. Many early families were immigrants fleeing oppression in Germany, Russia and Poland. Completed in 1876, the Vine Street Temple, with nine Byzantine domes, was Nashville's first synagogue, for 80 years a symbol of the city's strong Jewish presence. In 1955, the Reform congregation moved to West Nashville where it and other Jewish congregations continue today. |
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VINE STREET TEMPLE |
| SCHOOLS of DOWNTOWN AREA |
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Nashville's first public school, Hume School, opened here February 26, 1855. A three story brick building, the school employed 12 teachers and served all grades. In 1874 high school classes were moved to Fogg School built on adjoining corner lot. Named for educators, Alfred E Hume and Francis B Fogg, the schools were replaced by Hume - Fogg in 1912. |
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HUME-FOGG HIGH SCHOOL (Nashville's First Public School) |
| MUSIC & THEATERS of DOWNTOWN AREA |
| Gained national attention for
syndicated radio program on Nashville’s WLAC Recorded "Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around" , a gospel classic in 1942 Group reunited in the 1980’s with five members Group named National Heritage Fellows by National Endowment for the Arts, 1989 |
724 Second Ave. S A non professional Theater Performing material for young audiences From fairy talks to the classics, world premieres & contemporary works Group rates available Admission charged |
| FAIRFIELD FOUR GOSPEL QUARTET | NASHVILLE ACADEMY THEATER |
| A ballet troupe offering mix of classical and contemporary works | Performances at the Tennessee
Performing Arts Center Offers two productions per year Local cast with national-caliber soloists |
| NASHVILLE BALLET | NASHVILLE OPERA ASSOCIATION |
| 505 Deaderick St Headquartered at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center A top-notch, nationally recognized orchestra Offers excellent music from symphonic repertoire Guests are among world’s best |
320 6th Av N Located in the Rachel Jackson Office Building. |
| NASHVILLE SYMPHONY | TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION GALLERY |
| The city’s only and state’s best
modern dance group Most of its performances are choreographed |
Small chamber ensemble Specializes in Mozart |
| TENNESSEE DANCE THEATER | TENNESSEE OPERA THEATER |
| 505 Deaderick St Known locally as T-PAC A state-of-the-art multi-stage complex built in 1980 Provides setting for the majority of Nashville’s fine arts performances Jackson Hall, largest of its three stages, seats 2,442 The James K Polk Theater seats 1,054 The Andrew Johnson Theater can accommodate up to 300 people |
Located at the Tennessee
Performing Arts Center Largest professional theater company in state Features contemporary, classics and original work Performances in the Polk Theater |
| TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | TENNESSEE REPERTORY THEATER |
| PARKS of DOWNTOWN AREA |
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Located between the Cumberland River and 1st Av Dedicated July 10, 1983 Parks created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1780 founding of Nashville Used for festivals, concerts, and fireworks displays |
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RIVERFRONT PAR |
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