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In partnership with the Metro Historical Commission, the Nashville Historical Foundation exists to support historic preservation projects and community education through Nashville Sites and other programs.

Since its inception, the Music Row neighborhood has been the heart of Nashville’s music industry, home to multiple record labels, recording studios, and booking agencies. Like Belmont-Hillsboro, the area was originally part of the Acklen Estate

The Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood was built on the former lands of the Acklen and Montgomery Estates. After the death of Adelicia Acklen (1817-1887), the oldest portions of the land were subdivided in 1890-91 and the area was later developed under t

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New mini-series alert! In the next few weeks, we'll be exploring three of Nashville's many neighborhoods. Comment down below your favorite Nashville neighborhood.

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The MHC Foundation is now the Nashville Historical Foundation! Check out the new website at the link below.

https://www.nashvillehistoricalfoundation.org/

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Today on Map Monday we are exploring the history of the Civil War in Nashville, focusing on the City Cemetery and St. Cloud Hill (Fort Negley) which are both shown on this map from 1889.

After the fall of Nashville to the Union Army, the occupation

Have you heard of Nashville's first drag bar? In 1971 Jerry Peek opened Watch Your Hat and Coat Saloon. In 1972, he rented out the second floor to the Metropolitan Community Church. Peek started the Miss Gay America Pageant in 1972, and contestants f

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