Fisk/Meharry in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 2, 2023

1. Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Dr. David B. Todd, Jr. graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1956 at the head of his class. Passionate about healthy hearts, he became the first black cardiovascular surgeon in Nashville and led the team that performed the first open-heart surgery at Meharry's Hubbard Hospital (now Metro General). Sadly, on his way home from work one day in 1980, he suffered a massive coronary and died at the young age of 48. As a tribute to Dr. Todd's service to the community, 18th Ave N, north of Charlotte Ave was renamed Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Blvd. A foundation was also created in his name to help provide medical equipment and scholarships for Meharry students.
Photo Source: Metro Health

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 36° 9.969′ N, 86° 48.534′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Fisk/Meharry. Marker is at the intersection of 21st Avenue North and Albion Street, on the right when traveling north on 21st Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 21st Ave N, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Towers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lloyd C. Elam, M.D., Mental Health Center

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(about 300 feet away); Dr. Mattie Coleman (about 400 feet away); Dr. Harold Dadford West, Sr. (about 600 feet away); Bombing of the Z. Alexander Looby Home (about 700 feet away); Dr. Josie E. Wells (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hulda Margaret Lyttle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Meharry Medical College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 2, 2023

2. Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 2, 2023

3. Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.