Music Row in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Edgehill Community
Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 11, 2021
1. The Edgehill Community Marker
Established during and after the Civil War, Edgehill became a vibrant African American neighborhood in the 20th century, drawing residents through its schools, churches and thriving local economy. Edgehill was home to leaders in government, business, education and the arts. Residents played vital roles in the Civil Rights Movement, and their advocacy included opposition to the adverse effects of urban renewal on the neighborhood. Edgehill continues this resilient legacy today.
Erected 2020 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 228.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list.
Location. 36° 8.88′ N, 86° 47.499′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Music Row. It is on South Street east of Music Square East, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1515 South Street, Nashville TN 37212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bradley Studios (about 500 feet away, measured in
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 23, 2020
2. The Edgehill Community
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 24, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
