South Nashville (Images of America)

Wagner, Ralcon

ISBN 10: 1467128074 / ISBN 13: 9781467128070

Published by Arcadia Publishing, 2018

Cover has edge wear, minor creases, minor scratches, small bent/rubbed cover/page corners, rubbed spine. No writing. Seller Inventory # 055640

Synopsis:

Over the past 150 years, the boundaries and demographics of South Nashville have changed dramatically. Starting out as an industrial and blue-collar area comprised of factories, mills, and rail yards, the area quickly grew, drawing thousands looking for employment or more affordable housing. South Nashville has traditionally been the most diverse part of the city, racially and culturally. During the past 30 years, stark changes have transformed the appearance of the southern portion of Nashville and Davidson County. Urban renewal programs and the construction of interstate highways resulted in the removal of thousands of buildings deemed as substandard, further obliterating traditional neighborhoods. Today, the district faces new challenges as many established neighborhoods now cope with gentrification.

About the Author: Author and historian Ralcon Wagner has been a resident of South Nashville for over 40 years, witnessing several dramatic changes in the community during that time. For inclusion in this volume, he has selected rare archival images, many which have never been published before. Wagner is involved with preservation efforts in the Nashville area. He is the author of Nashville's Streetcars and Interurban Railways.

Bibliographic Details

Title: South Nashville (Images of America)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: Book