Avalon in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Mary Eddy Jones Courtyard at Beaman Library
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 4, 2025
1. The Mary Eddy Jones Courtyard at Beaman Library Marker
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The Mary Eddy Jones Courtyard at Beaman Library. . Mary Eddy Jones (1902-2000) was the wife of pioneering automotive industry entrepreneur Fred Jones of Oklahoma City. His company was one of the largest Ford dealers in the world with diversified interests in automotive parts remanufacturing, energy, aviation and real estate. As the company grew, Mr. and Mrs. Jones became very active in the civic life of Oklahoma City while also rearing their two children, Fred Jr. and Marylin. In 1971, their philanthropy resulted in construction of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma in memory of their son. Under the leadership of their grandsons - Fred Hall, Brooks "Boots" Hall and Kirkland Hall - the family-owned company has continued to grow and evolve. Its longtime headquarters in Oklahoma City is now joined by a strong presence in Nashville. Now known as Hall Capital, the company is focused on real estate and private investment, especially in the automotive sector. The Hall brothers have continued their grandparents' dedication to civic engagement and philanthropy through the Fred Jones Family Foundation. , Mrs. Jones was widely recognized and honored for her work to promote and improve the arts, culture and beautification. She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1978 and in 1988 became the first woman to receive the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association Dean's Award. The Fred Jones Family Foundation honors the memory of Mrs. Jones through annual grants that perpetuate her influence in the community and beyond. , Mary Eddy Jones reveled in the beauty of God's creation. She understood that for students gathering in a place such as this, the natural grandeur of the outdoors would enhance learning, promote lasting friendships, and offer a glimpse of the peace that passes understanding. Because of the generosity of the Fred Jones Family Foundation, generations of Lipscomb University students will experience these benefits as they enjoy the Mary Eddy Jones Courtyard at Beaman Library.
Mary Eddy Jones (1902-2000) was the wife of pioneering automotive industry entrepreneur Fred Jones of Oklahoma City. His company was one of the largest Ford dealers in the world with diversified interests in automotive parts remanufacturing, energy, aviation and real estate. As the company grew, Mr. and Mrs. Jones became very active in the civic life of Oklahoma City while also rearing their two children, Fred Jr. and Marylin. In 1971, their philanthropy resulted in construction of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma in memory of their son. Under the leadership of their grandsons - Fred Hall, Brooks "Boots" Hall and Kirkland Hall - the family-owned company has continued to grow and evolve. Its longtime headquarters in Oklahoma City is now joined by a strong presence in Nashville. Now known as Hall Capital, the company is focused on real estate and private investment, especially in the automotive sector. The Hall brothers have continued their grandparents' dedication to civic engagement and philanthropy through the Fred Jones Family Foundation.
Mrs. Jones was widely recognized and honored for her work to promote and improve the arts, culture and beautification. She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1978 and in 1988 became the first woman to receive the University of Oklahoma College of
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Medicine Alumni Association Dean's Award. The Fred Jones Family Foundation honors the memory of Mrs. Jones through annual grants that perpetuate her influence in the community and beyond.
Mary Eddy Jones reveled in the beauty of God's creation. She understood that for students gathering in a place such as this, the natural grandeur of the outdoors would enhance learning, promote lasting friendships, and offer a glimpse of the peace that passes understanding. Because of the generosity of the Fred Jones Family Foundation, generations of Lipscomb University students will experience these benefits as they enjoy the Mary Eddy Jones Courtyard at Beaman Library.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 36° 6.303′ N, 86° 48.03′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Avalon. It can be reached from the intersection of University Park Drive and Belmont Blvd, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 University Park Dr, Nashville TN 37204, 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.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Nashville (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
