Nashville Architecture
Tennessee Historical
Society will hold its final fall membership program for 2015 on November 5. The program
will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Negley Visitor Center, 1100 Fort
Negley Boulevard, Nashville, 37203.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Nashville Architecture
Dr. Carroll Van West, State Historian
In his
new book Nashville
Architecture: A Guide to the City, published this fall by the Metropolitan Historical Commission and Middle Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Dr. West examines over 250 properties in
Nashville—including well-known buildings such as the Ryman Auditorium, the
Hermitage Hotel, and Jubilee Hall at Fisk, as well as many other lesser known
properties that outline the city’s architectural metamorphosis over the course
of the past 200 years. From schools and churches to banks and post offices,
from apartment and office buildings to plantations and cemeteries, Dr. West
surveys a wide variety of architectural sites that are found across Nashville
and the greater Davidson County area. State Historian and former editor of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly, Dr. West is director of the
Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University.
Reservations for the
program may be made by emailing the THS at membership@tennesseehistory.org
or by calling 615-741-8934.
Nashville Architecture: A Guide to the City ($29.95) is available at the Metropolitan Historical Commission. Purchases made at the Historical Commission or online through the Metropolitan Historical Commission Foundation support the MHC Foundation and its mission to raise funds for, engage in, and support the activities of Metro Historical Commission.
Preserving Nashville's Historic Music Row
An update from the Metro Planning Department:
About fifty community members participated in a public discussion of Music Row's future on October 26, at the first of four public meetings the Planning Department is hosting to gather community input on a design plan for the Music Row area. That plan will guide the Planning Department’s and the Planning Commission’s actions on future development, and it will be based on community members’ vision and goals for the area.
Mark your calendar for the next three community meetings:
These meetings are public, and provide an opportunity to share your thoughts on Music Row's future.
November 10: Prioritizing Goals
December 2: Refining
January 11: Draft Plan
All of these meetings will be held from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Midtown Hills police precinct, 1443 12th Avenue South.
Participate in the discussion by taking the Online Survey by 5 p.m. on November 5, 2015.
Learn more about Music Row's history by visiting Telling Music Row's Stories. You will be amazed by the amount of history uncovered by this incredible research project led by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Music Industry Coalition. Have comments on the DRAFT report? Send your comments by November 6, 2015 (contact information provided on project website).
**********************************************************************
Did you know?
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Nashville's historic Music Row as a National Treasure. Visit www.savingplaces.org to learn more about the program and how you can support the campaign. While you're there, tell the Trust why This Place Matters to you by sharing your story and photo!
State Accepting Bids for Historic House
The Hall-Harding-McCampbell House is FOR SALE. Sealed Bids are due 11/16/2015 at 1:30 p.m. CST. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a protected local Historic Landmark Overlay District. Located at 305 Kent Road, the Hall-Harding-McCampbell house is a two-story solid brick Federal style house believed to have been constructed around 1805 by William Hall. It needs some TLC, for sure, but it has Preservation Award-winning potential!
Offering Memorandum (History, photos, property information, terms, etc.)
In Case You Missed It
The Fall 2015 issue of Preservation Magazine featured an article about the rehabilitation of the historic and long-vacant Acme Feed & Seed building as a dining and entertainment destination: "Music City Marvel: Acme Feed & Seed's New Gig."
Back to Top
|
