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

Hadley's Bend Bicentennial Pavilion and Park

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2022

1. Hadley's Bend Bicentennial Pavilion and Park Marker

Inscription. This Bicentennial Pavilion and Park is dedicated to the citizens of Hadley's Bend. It stands on the original site of DuPont High School which was destroyed by fire on November 6, 1967. The memory of the original DuPont High School, which graduated legions of business and civic leaders, remains with the citizens of this area. Aspiring to academic, athletic, and civic excellence, this school reflected the best traits of an All-American Town. The Bicentennial Committee wanted to preserve the memory of the best of Old Hickory's Past, build a structure for today's use, and support those who will provide leadership in Tennessee's third century.

Dedicated June 1, 1996
Metropolitan Nashville Mayor Philip Bresden
Hadley's Bend bicentennial Committee Chairman Louise Wooden
Metropolitan Nashville Councilman Mike Wooden

Hadley's Bend Bicentennial Committee: Don Choate • Verner Dean • Charles Gann • Bobbie Gann • Ernestine Hawkins • Jack Henry • Barbara Hopper • Joyce Jones • Louise Lockert • Georgia Massey • Larry Monroe • Suzanne Monroe • Ron Rains • Jane Rains • Ann Reeves • Pete Richards • James Sawyers • Judy Simpson • Ruth Stafford • Spence Talley • Bill Wilson • Judy Wooden • Louise Wooden • Mike Wooden

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places

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. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1967.

Location. 36° 14.971′ N, 86° 38.582′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Old Hickory. It is at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Overton St, on the right when traveling north on Old Hickory Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory TN 37138, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Hickory Village (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Hickory Triangle (approx. 1.1 miles away); Memorial to Corporal William F. Lyell (approx. 1.1 miles away); Thomas Overton (approx. 1.1 miles away); Old Hickory Works (approx. 1½ miles away); Madison Adventist Origins (approx. 1.7 miles away); Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. (approx. 2 miles away); Lefty Frizzell (approx. 2.1 miles away).

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2022

2. Hadley's Bend Bicentennial Pavilion and Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.