This cabin was home, periodically, up to 1882 of educator, editor, and religious leader David Lipscomb and wife, Margaret Zellner Lipscomb. The Associated Ladies for Lipscomb moved it here from Bell's Bend in 1985. In 1903 the Lipscombs built . . . — — Map (db m53347) HM
A double log house and a few log cabins, partially picketed, stood here about 1790. On May 9, 1793, 4 children on their way to the spring were attacked by Indians. Three were scalped and killed. One escaped. The home of Charles Bosley, wealthy . . . — — Map (db m53362) HM
Dedicated educator who served Davidson County public schools 57 years as a teacher, the first Supervisor of Elementary Education 1911-1944, and Director of Character Education, Miss Julia oversaw schools countywide. A progressive, she pioneered . . . — — Map (db m53385) HM
Originally part of the Woodlawn estate, this property was subdivided in 1916 by Duncan Kenner and the Kenner Manor Land Company. Many houses on Kenner Avenue and Woodmont Circle were built in the 1920s, and in 1929 the Clearview Subdivision was . . . — — Map (db m147411) HM
Major General Alexander Peter Stewart's corps was one of three Confederate infantry corps in the Battle of Nashville. Stewart was likely the most competent Confederate officer left in the Army of Tennessee. Captain William D. Gale, of nearby Gale . . . — — Map (db m151715) HM WM
In 1893, Fannie E. Harding founded Monroe Harding Memorial Orphanage in honor of her late husband, Dr. James Monroe Harding. The Presbyterian Church supported the home. It moved to Glendale Lane in 1934 to serve children of all ages. In the 1970s, . . . — — Map (db m117457) HM
Captain Joseph Erwin built what was later known as "Peach Blossom” at this location 1801-1803.
One of the first brick homes in the area, this handsome Georgian mansion sat back in an oak studded
lawn which fronted on what is now West End . . . — — Map (db m174708) HM
Redoubt No. 4 lies before you, one of the last surviving features of the Battle of Nashville.
In early December 1864, C.S.A. General John Bell Hood brought the 25,000-man Army ofTennessee to Nashville, hoping to liberate the city and move into . . . — — Map (db m158271) HM
The U.S. Army captured Fort Donelson in 1862, and pro-Confederate Nashville was surrendered without a battle. U.S. forces built a huge supply base, and ringed the south side of the city with forts. Citizens had to endure military rule, with little . . . — — Map (db m151734) HM
In this house, the home of James M Frank, The Fugitives, one of the most influential groups of poets and critics of the twentieth century, met regularly from 1920 to 1928.
This marker was placed here by Vanderbilt University.
November . . . — — Map (db m173796) HM
On Sept. 17, 1951, Harpeth Hall opened as an independent girls' college preparatory school on the former P.M. Estes estate. Susan Souby headed the first school of 161 girls. Originating with Ward Seminary (1865-1913); Belmont College for Young Women . . . — — Map (db m81471) HM
Vine Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) traces its beginning to 1820 and the Baptist Church of Nashville. Formally founded in 1828, the congregation met downtown on North Vine Street (now Seventh Avenue North) until moving here in 1957. . . . — — Map (db m185889) HM
Inspired by Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and Lord Burlington's Chiswick House in London, John B. Daniels built this Italianate house c. 1914. Colonel Luke Lea, a United States Senator, organizer of the 114th Field Artillery in World War I, and . . . — — Map (db m151475) HM
One of Nashville's best examples of Colonial Revival style, this building was designed by Donald Southgate and opened in 1937. Public Works Administration funds supported its construction during a major city school building project of the 1930s. . . . — — Map (db m52598) HM
Created in 1937 from the G. A. Puryear farm, it was once part of Samuel Watkin's country estate. Olmsted Bros. Landscape Architects designed the roads and lots to flow naturally with the hills, valleys, and brook. Residential development was made . . . — — Map (db m53380) HM
Woodmont School opened in 1931 on land purchased
by area parents for $3000. Thousands of students
attended in grades one through eight, and the
school served as the hub of the community for the
next 50 years. Many former students . . . — — Map (db m192990) HM
School Desegregation in Nashville. "Nashville Plan" Schools. In Brown v. Topeka (1954) and Brown II (1955) the U.S. Supreme Court ordered public schools nationwide to end racial segregation "with all deliberate speed." Nashville . . . — — Map (db m242725) HM
Dr. Manley received a B.A. at Spelman College in Atlanta in 1955 and went straight to Meharry Medical College, where she graduated in 1959. She became a commissioned officer of U.S. Public Health in 1976 with a rank of captain. She reached the . . . — — Map (db m209115) HM
Jobe attended Pearl High School in Nashville where he was a successful basketball player. In 1950, he earned all-district and all-state honors and was then named to the 1951 all-national high school team. Jobe then enrolled at Fisk University, . . . — — Map (db m209126) HM
As a musician and a lifelong resident of Nashville, Cox formed the King Casuals with Jimi Hendrix and played the Jefferson Street club scene for many years. As a bassist and close friend of Jimi Hendrix, Cox went on to tour with The Jimi Hendrix . . . — — Map (db m209155) HM
Bishop Graves founded the Temple Church in Nashville in 1977. His professional career began with training at the American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville and hen proceeded to the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. Several of . . . — — Map (db m209160) HM
Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III began as pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with 175 members in 1992. He has grown the church to over 25,000 members and two additional locations to go with the original church in the Historic Jefferson St. . . . — — Map (db m209147) HM
Bobby Hebb, a Nashville native and lifelong resident, made his stage debut on his third birthday, July 26, 1941 at the Bijou Theater. Hebb would go on to write hundreds of songs, the most notable of which "Sunny" has been covered by the likes of . . . — — Map (db m208982) HM
During the 1940's and 1950's Nashville's music scene included local music labels like World, Tennessee, Republic, Speed and Bullet. Bullet records was started in 1946 by former Sun Records partner Jim Bullet and C.V. Hitchcock. The label had . . . — — Map (db m208984) HM
C.T. Vivian moved to Nashville in 1955 to enroll in the American Baptist Theological Seminary. That same year, he and other ministers founded the Nashville Christian Leadership Conference, which organized and trained students to embark on a movement . . . — — Map (db m209143) HM
TSU's Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement is a program that exists to facilitate quality educational experiences through community based service learning. The Center connects campus and community resources to create diverse learning . . . — — Map (db m208991) HM
Jefferson Street is home to a number of churches that are crucial to the cultural and historic fabric of the community. These houses of worship serve as landmarks, gathering places and institutions that help to improve the physical and social . . . — — Map (db m208971) HM
Jefferson Street developed as a vibrant African-American commercial district in the late-19th and early-20th century. As Fisk University, Tenn. A&I (Tenn. State Univ.) and Meharry Medical College grew, more restaurants, shops and music venues . . . — — Map (db m147885) HM
Club Del Morocco was a popular nightspot on Jefferson Street in the 1940's, 50's and 60's that hosted famous musicians and catered to celebrities. The legendary jazz and blues club was owned by Theodore "Uncle Teddy" Acklen, Sr. and opened in 1935. . . . — — Map (db m208977) HM
Congressman John Lewis holds a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from Fisk University, and is a graduate of the American Baptist Theological Seminary. He is often called "one of the most courageous persons of the Civil Rights Movement ever produced." . . . — — Map (db m209127) HM
As head basketball coach at Pearl High, Coach Ridley led his men's team to 3 straight National Interscholastic Athletic Association National Championships from 1958-1960 and a fourth in 1963. Ridley led Pearl High to TSAA Championships in 1962, . . . — — Map (db m209121) HM
David Levering Lewis was granted admission to Fisk University at the age of fifteen. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Fisk in 1956. He is a two time Pulitzer Prize Winner for Biography or Autobiography, for part one and part two of his biography of . . . — — Map (db m209112) HM
Mrs. Wilkinson was hired by Meharry Medical College in the 1950's and eventually became chief physical therapist at Meharry. As a member of historic First Baptist Church Capital Hill, she attended the Saturday morning meetings of the Nashville . . . — — Map (db m209004) HM
Diane Nash attended Fisk University and became a leader and strategist of the student wing of the 1960's Civil Rights Movement. Nash's campaigns were among the most successful of the era. Her efforts included the first successful civil rights . . . — — Map (db m209137) HM
Dr. LaFayette, an ordained minister, earned a B.A. from American Baptist Theological Seminary. Throughout his career he has been a Civil Rights Movement activist, minister, educator, lecturer and an authority on the strategy on nonviolent social . . . — — Map (db m209145) HM
Dr. Ballard is a graduate of Meharry Medical College and currently serves as a Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology at Meharry. He previously held the position of Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Dean of Students and . . . — — Map (db m209064) HM
Dr. Starks is a Tennessee State University Alumna and faculty member. In 1986, Starks became the first female head coach of an NCAA Divisional Men's Golf Team. Starks coached the men's golf team to the National Minority Golf Championship in 2005. . . . — — Map (db m209123) HM
Dr. Mitchell received a B.S. in Biochemistry from Tennessee State University in 1969. She has gone on to become a clinical professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology program leader in Gastrointestinal Oncology and associate director of diversity for . . . — — Map (db m209074) HM
Dr. Harris was appointed President of American Baptist College in 1990. He is also the Director of the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies and Assistant Dean for Black Church Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Dr. . . . — — Map (db m209148) HM
Reverend Brooks received his degree from the American Baptist College. He is presently the pastor of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, where he has served since June 1954. Rev. Brooks was elected president of Missionary Baptist State Convention . . . — — Map (db m209162) HM
Dr. Franklin graduated magna cum laude from Fisk University in 1935. He began his teaching career at Fisk University as well. He went on to teach at several notable universities and become one of the most important historians of the 20th century. . . . — — Map (db m209117) HM
Dr. Watkins graduated from Tennessee State University in 1966. He majored in biology and was the student body president. He went on to integrate the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, becoming the first black to graduate from that . . . — — Map (db m209116) HM
A graduate of Tennessee State University, Jones was the 1st overall NFL draft pick in 1974. Jones played 15 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and he led his team to 3 Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XII in 1977. During his career Jones was a three . . . — — Map (db m209060) HM
Councilwoman Edith Taylor Langster holds a B.S. Degree in Sociology from Tennessee State University. She has represented the 21st district on the Metro Council since 2007. Mrs. Langster is a former Metro Police Officer and served as a State . . . — — Map (db m208997) HM
In his 40 year tenure as the women's track coach at Tennessee State University, Temple had 40 members of his Tigerbelles represent the University in Olympic competition. Temple himself served as head women's track coach for two consecutive . . . — — Map (db m209119) HM
Ella Sheppard enrolled at Fisk University in the fall of 1868. When she was invited to be an assistant music director just a year later, she became Fisk's first black instructor. "Miss Sheppard" traveled with the Jubilee Singers for eleven years as . . . — — Map (db m208985) HM
Councilwoman Erica Gilmore holds a Master of Arts in English from Tennessee State University. She has represented the 19th district on the Metro Council since 2007. During her service, she has been Chair of the Education Committee, Chair of the . . . — — Map (db m208995) HM
Ernie Young became a part of the Nashville music scene at an early age while supplying records for jukeboxes that he operated around the city. When records were taken off the jukeboxes, he sold them at his record store. Ernie's Record Mart at 177 . . . — — Map (db m208989) HM
On October 6, 1871, George L. White, Fisk Treasurer and music professor, took a nine-member choral ensemble of students on tour to earn money for the University. Jubilee Day is celebrated annually on October 6th to commemorate this historic day. One . . . — — Map (db m209157) HM
Throughout the summer of 1961 more than 60 different Freedom Rides took place across the South. It is estimated that nearly 450 individuals took part in the Freedom Rides. More than 300 were arrested, including 14 students from Tennessee State . . . — — Map (db m209049) HM
"The Gateway to Heritage streetscape improvement project is the definition of community collaboration. This collaboration is notable and exciting because that's how communities are changed. Government can't do it alone. And represented . . . — — Map (db m210301) HM
General 'Fig' Newton earned a bachelor of science degree in aviation education from Tennessee State University in 1966. He would later serve as the commander for Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base. Over the . . . — — Map (db m209113) HM
In 1912, Nashville officials purchased 34 acres of land to provide a public park for Negro citizens. Originally a part of the John L. Hadley plantation, Hadley Park was dedicated on July 4th. It is considered the first public park in the United . . . — — Map (db m4221) HM
State Senator Thelma Harper graduated from Tennessee State University in 1978 with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Since 1991, Harper has served as Senator for the 10th District in the Tennessee General Assembly. Her political . . . — — Map (db m209118) HM
Howard Gentry, Sr. served Tennessee State University for over twenty-one years as a football coach and athletic director. He was instrumental in guiding Tennessee State University coaching legends John Merritt, Ed Martin, and Ed Temple during his . . . — — Map (db m209065) HM
I.T. Creswell was a Fisk University graduate and spent his entire adult life as a Nashville resident. He was an entrepreneur, activist, motivator, and dreamer. He was dedicated to inspiring young people and creating better opportunities for all . . . — — Map (db m209073) HM
While studying at Tennessee State University, Blanton switched from the violin to the string bass and started playing with the Tennessee State Collegians. Just two years later, in 1939, he joined Duke Ellington's orchestra and quickly became one of . . . — — Map (db m208987) HM
James Bevel received his B.A. from the American Baptist Theology Seminary in Nashville in 1961. He was a civil rights activist, minister, lyricist, and human rights advocate that gained a national reputation was one of Martin Luther King's top . . . — — Map (db m209138) HM
Elected to the Nashville City Council in 1878, James C. Napier was instrumental in the hiring of black teachers for the segregated public schools and was the first black to serve as council president. His civil involvement included the co-founding . . . — — Map (db m209142) HM
Pastor Thomas has led the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church since 1971. He studied at the American Baptist Theological Seminary and was ordained as a minister in 1970. Reverend Thomas has always been a spokesman for the poor and . . . — — Map (db m209165) HM
Nashville, of course, is known for its music, but one area of the city's music heritage is today all but forgotten. Up through the 1960s, North Nashville was home to a vibrant jazz and blues scene, with a number of clubs lining Jefferson St. In . . . — — Map (db m213250) HM
Joe Gilliam, Tennessee State University alumnus, was named National Black College Player of the Year in 1971 and 1972. His college career record included 39 wins and only three losses. He also led the Tigers to two Division II national . . . — — Map (db m209055) HM
Jerry Maynard is a North Nashville resident and currently serves as a Metropolitan Government Council-Member At-Large. he has devoted countless hours to the Jefferson Street Community including a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of . . . — — Map (db m208992) HM
A 1972 graduate of Tennessee State University, Russell is recognized globally as a leader, technology expert and inventor in the field of wireless communication. His innovations led to the modern day cell phone in 1995 he was inducted into the . . . — — Map (db m209072) HM
West of 28th Ave N, Jefferson St. is called John A. Merritt Blvd., named for the legendary Tennessee State University football coach. From 1963 up until declining health forced his retirement in 1983, Merritt compiled a 172-33-7 record and led the . . . — — Map (db m221450) HM
As Head Football Coach at Tennessee State University, Merritt compiled a 174-35-7 career record, ranking him first at TSU in total wins. While at TSU, Merritt tallied four undefeated seasons, claimed four Midwestern Conference titles, and scored the . . . — — Map (db m209120) HM
John Seigenthaler was a Nashville native who worked as a newspaper reporter for the Tennessean prior to becoming a special assistant to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in January 1961. As special assistant to the Attorney General, Seigenthaler . . . — — Map (db m209003) HM
Work attended Fisk University, where he organized singing groups and studied Latin and history, graduating in 1895. He took an appointment as a Latin and History instructor at Fisk in 1904. In 1890 he began working with his wife and brother . . . — — Map (db m209153) HM
John Wesley Work III began his musical training at The Fisk University Laboratory School, attended Fisk High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fisk University in 1923. After graduating, he attended the Institute of Musical Arts in . . . — — Map (db m209114) HM
The J.W. Friers Realty Company was founded by Mr. Frierson in the early 1900's. For 52 years his business was in the center of the black business district at 431 Cedar St. (Charlotte). He later moved into the building he built at 1310 Jefferson . . . — — Map (db m209007) HM
Mrs. Hayes was a graduate of Tennessee A&I (TSU). Her civic and civil rights accomplishments were many. She and other local women organized committees to walk with a parent and child on the first day of Nashville's school desegregation in 1957. She . . . — — Map (db m209051) HM
Johnny Jones has his first gig in the 1950's and by the 1960's had moved back to his native Tennessee. While in Nashville, he played with the King Casuals and served as a mentor to Jimi Hendrix. he also served as a member of the house band for the . . . — — Map (db m210770) HM
Mr. Stephens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Fisk University, where he starred for the Bulldog basketball team. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the first Fisk basketball player drafted into the NBA. . . . — — Map (db m209057) HM
LT William McBryar was born February 14, 1861. He enlisted în the 10th U.S. Cavalry January 3, 1887 and was assigned to the frontier. He received the Medal of Honor in 1890 for coolness, bravery and marksmanship during the Cherry Creek Campaign in . . . — — Map (db m147825) HM
Major Randolph entered the Air Force in 1970 while attending Meharry Medical College. He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1972 as a distinguished graduate and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society. He has . . . — — Map (db m209110) HM
Mandisa Hundley earned her Bachelors degree in vocal performance from Fisk University where she was a member of the Jubilee Singers. In 2006, she was a finalist on FOX's American Idol. After the Idol tour, she was signed by Sparrow Records. Her . . . — — Map (db m208988) HM
Marion Barry received his Master's Degree in Chemistry from Fisk University. While in Nashville, he became the first chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He continued his civil rights activism in the South until 1965, . . . — — Map (db m209053) HM
Moses Gunn graduated from Tennessee State University in 1959. He attended graduate school at Kansas University and taught briefly at Grambling College before becoming an actor. Gunn was an authoritative character actor of film and TV and also had a . . . — — Map (db m209071) HM
The Nashville Christian Leadership Conference (NCLC) was founded in 1955 by Reverend Kelly Miller Smith. An affiliate of Dr. King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the group organized and trained students to embark on a movement to end . . . — — Map (db m209050) HM
In 1929 Charles H. Williams established the National Negro High
School Basketball Tournament, which was sponsored by the historically black Hampton Normal and Agriculture Institute (now Hampton University) in Virginia. In 1945, under President . . . — — Map (db m147824) HM
Patton House
In 1935 Rev. John Thomas Patton (1884-1965) hired McKissack & McKissack to build this home for his family. A community leader and well-respected businessman. Patton opened his home for meetings to improve African Americans equal . . . — — Map (db m242259) HM
Perry Wallace was a 1966 graduate of Pearl High School. He went on to become the first African American varsity athlete in the Southeastern Conference while playing basketball for Vanderbilt University. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in . . . — — Map (db m209124) HM
Dr. Coopwood earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and established a successful general surgical practice in Nashville. He went on to serve as Chief Medical Officer at Metro General Hospital and was named Chief Executive Officer at . . . — — Map (db m209069) HM
In the late 1950's, James Lawson moved to Nashville at the urging of Martin Luther King, Jr. and enrolled at the Divinity School of Vanderbilt University. While there, he served as the southern director for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and . . . — — Map (db m209144) HM
In 1958 White helped co-fund the Nashville Christian Leadership Conference. After Rev. Kelly Miller Smith left he became the NCLC president. During his tenure, he guided the NCLC's efforts to push for black employment in city and state government as . . . — — Map (db m209052) HM
Dr. Buchanan became the pastor of the historic Fifteenth Avenue Baptist church in 1994. In 2001 the church was recognized by a national research team as one of only 300 churches, from among 100,000 Protestant and Catholic churches in the nation, as . . . — — Map (db m209164) HM
Rev. Smith became pastor of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill in 1951, a post he would retain until his death in 1984. He was president of the Nashville NAACP in 1956 and founded the Nashville Christian Leadership Council in 1958. He also helped to . . . — — Map (db m209161) HM
After a successful college career at Tennessee State University, Dent was chosen in the 8th round of the 1983 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. Dent played 10 seasons with the Bears and was named MVP of Super Bowl XX. He retired after fifteen seasons . . . — — Map (db m209056) HM
In 1896, Boyd moved to Nashville to establish the National Baptist Publishing Board with the goal of providing black Baptists with religious printings, primarily periodicals and Sunday School materials. By 1906 it was the largest African American . . . — — Map (db m209163) HM
Ronald Lawson was a forward for the 1958 Pearl High School basketball team. The '58 team captured the first of three consecutive national NAIA championships. Lawson is a member of the TSAA Hall of Fame and the Metro Nashville Public Schools Hall of . . . — — Map (db m209059) HM
Sharon Hurt is a graduate of Tennessee State University and served as the Director of Admissions and Records for 16 years at Meharry Medical College. She currently holds the position of Executive Director for the non-profit organization, J.U.M.P. . . . — — Map (db m208994) HM
During the early 1960's, students from Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State University (today TSU) were actively involved in the nation's civil rights movement. TSU students were members of the Nashville student group that desegregated the . . . — — Map (db m208970) HM
Mr. Jarrett is a legendary songwriter, producer and record label owner who helped make Nashville a soul music hub to rival Memphis, Chicago and Detroit in the 1950's and 1960's. In 1951 he became a dee-jay for Nashville's WSOK, one of the country's . . . — — Map (db m209149) HM
Tennessee State University was founded in 1912 as the Agricultural and Industrial Normal School by the State of Tennessee. In 1951 the school obtained university status from the Tennessee State Board of Education. TSU has grown into a nationally . . . — — Map (db m209480) HM
The Tennessee State University Tigers have a proud athletic tradition that includes numerous accomplishments from its student athletes and legendary coaches. TSU has been home to Olympic Medal winners and over [illegible number] athletes that have . . . — — Map (db m208968) HM
The Tennessee State University mens basketball program has a rich history of producing elite players. The program has developed over 17 players that have gone on to professional careers in the NBA. Three notable players, each of whom had careers . . . — — Map (db m210302) HM
The Tennessee State University mens football program has a rich history of producing elite athletes. The program has developed over 100 players that have played or been drafted into the NFL. These players include #1 overall draft picks, pro-bowl . . . — — Map (db m209054) HM
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