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

Migration during the Great Depression

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023

1. Migration during the Great Depression Marker

Inscription. During the Great Depression, many migrated from rural areas to cities in search of work, bringing their beloved "hillbilly" music with them. Some found employment on the Tennessee Valley Authority dams and in other New Deal programs. In West Tennessee, "King Cotton" began a gradual decline after a century-long reign.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 36° 10.302′ N, 86° 47.318′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. It is on 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1926 7th Ave N, Nashville TN 37219, 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

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States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scope's Trial (here, next to this marker); Austin Peay Normal School (here, next to this marker); First state forest (here, next to this marker); "Grand Ole Opry" and the WSM radio tower (here, next to this marker); McKissack & McKissack (here, next to this marker); Landmak Recording Sessions (here, next to this marker); Commercial Appeal (here, next to this marker); Tennessee's First Radio Station (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023

2. Migration during the Great Depression Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.