North Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Ed Temple

North Nashville

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 30, 2022

1. Ed Temple Marker

Inscription. Ed Temple, for whom the stretch of 28th Ave N north of Jefferson St. is named, spent 44 years coaching the Tennessee State University women's track team, from 1950 until his retirement in 1994. During his tenure, TSU became known for its elite runners — the team under Temple sent 40 athletes to the Olympics, 13 of whom won gold medals. Most notable among Temple's pupils was Wilma Rudolph, who took home three golds at the 1960 Olympics in Roma, breaking the world record in the 100- meter dash in the process (although her time was not, officially recognized, as the Olympic judges deemed her feat to be wind-aided). Temple's service extended to a patriotic level as well he coached the 1960 and 64 Olympic sprinters and even helped conduct track and field clinics in Eastern Africa on behalf of the State Department.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 36° 10.135′ N, 86° 48.679′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Nashville. It is on Jefferson Street west of 21st Avenue North, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2026B Jefferson St, Nashville TN 37208, 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: Meharry Medical College (a few steps from this marker); Pearl High Athletics (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jefferson Street Music District (about 500 feet away); Looby Bombing (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Street Gateway to Heritage (about 600 feet away); Major General Leonard Randolph Jr. (about 600 feet away); David Levering Lewis (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 30, 2022

2. Ed Temple Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.