East Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Shelby Bottoms
Rebuilding a Forest
Each stage of succession has its own associated plants and animals. Because of Shelby Bottoms' history of land use, it contains communities from each stage of the process. The area around the Observation Deck is maintained as an early succession meadow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 36° 10.16′ N, 86° 43.173′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in East Nashville. Marker can be reached from Shelby Bottoms Greenway. The marker is located in the Shelby Bottom Nature Center and Greenway grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. More Than Survival (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shelby Bottoms (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Shelby Bottoms (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Shelby Bottoms (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shelby Park (approx. ¾ mile away); The VinnyLinks Golf Course (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lockeland Spring (approx. 1.2 miles away); Holly Street Fire Hall / Bass Park (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.