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👏 Congratulations, Dr. Williams! Well deserved. Nashville is fortunate to have you in this role. #NashvilleHistory #MetroCouncilNash @nashvillemco.bsky.social
learothawms.bsky.social Learotha Williams, Jr. PhD @learothawms.bsky.social · Jan 21
Taking a moment to take in my first view of Nashville as the newly confirmed Davidson County Historian.

I am grateful for the appointment and the rousing endorsement I received in council chambers.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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Council Members honor the life, artwork, and lasting legacy of Phil Ponder — a beloved Nashville artist and former Council Member whose intricate architectural drawings captured the spirit of our city.

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09/29/26 Council Members Honor Phil Ponder
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September 29, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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A scientist measures chemicals for US Tobacco in Nashville, Tennessee 1957

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A vertical black and white film photo of a woman wearing a lab dress whilst in deep focus working on tobacco chemistry
January 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Join @nashvillemco.bsky.social, @mayor.nashville.gov,
Davidson Co. Historian @learothawms.bsky.social & nashvillesites.org for the City Hall & Public Square Tour Launch & Celebration following Trustee Gilmore’s annual Diane Nash March Sunday, April 19! A great #NashvilleHistory combination.
April 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Spotted on Broadway in 2026 and 1967.

“I will not bow down my head and let somebody beat me until he becomes civilized.”

-Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture)
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Estes Kefauver Federal Building. US Courthouse. Nashville, TN H. Rap Brown. Stokely Carmichael. George Ware.
July 14, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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📌 Sunday, April 19 at 3:00. Join us on the Public Square! We’re launching a new Nashville Sites tour of the Historic Courthouse & City Hall, highlighting #Civics #CivilRights #PublicArt #NashvilleHistory 🏛️✨

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April 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Best friends.

Roy Acuff playing fiddle for his dog Brownie in 1948 Nashville, Tennessee

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A vertical black and white film photo of a young Roy Acuff playing the fiddle while his dog Brownie sits at his feet
April 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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An aerial view of the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee circa 1955

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A square black and white film photo of an aerial view of The Hermitage Hotel with Chayburke's Fur to the left
January 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Harvey’s Department Store at corner of 6th Avenue North and Church Street in 1957 Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a corner street view of Harvey’s Department Store with people walking on the sidewalk
July 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Ozburn-Hessey Company working with barge cargo along the Cumberland River in 1962 downtown Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a few of a barge and loading dock with the Cumberland river in the background
April 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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There is always an animal in need at Nashville Humane Association in Nashville, Tennessee circa 1950

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A square black and white film photo of a young boy holding puppies and kittens standing in front of Nashville Humane’s sign
October 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Ryman Auditorium across from the adult cinema in downtown Nashville, Tennessee 1974

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a street view of the side of the Ryman Auditorium across the street from an adult cinema theater
August 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Before BNA needed an upgrade Nashville, Tennessee 1961

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a dark airport restaurant with empty tables and a view out the windows of a plane ready for take off
January 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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The State Capitol under renovation March 1957 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee

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A vertical black and white film photo of a semi-aerial view of the TN State Capitol with scaffolding around the top while people work on construction
March 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Pre-Med Fisk University students during summer session in 1981 in Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal color photo of a group of Fisk Pre-Med students sitting on the stairs on campus
July 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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100 Oaks Mall in 1968 Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a side view of 100 Oaks Mall from the parking lot full of 1960s cars and Harvey’s in the background
July 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Burgundy or Champagne tonight? Knights of Columbus party in Nashville, Tennessee 1959

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A horizontal black and white film photo of two men standing behind a wine selection while holding wine lists
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight!

Nashville, Tennessee 1954

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a young boy laying in bed with a black eye and a stocked nightstand beside him
November 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Spooky Season!

A Harpeth Hall play in 1968, Nashville, Tennessee.

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a young girl wearing a wolf mask popping out of a wooden chest
January 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Grand opening of the Big K grocery store in 1966 Old Hickory, Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal black and white film photo of the front of Big K grocery with the sidewalk in front of the store filled with people lining up to shop
March 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Vanderbilt University crowd rushes the field at a home game circa 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal black and white film photo from the bleachers of the Vanderbilt crowd rushing the field after a game circa 1940
September 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Hillsboro High School dismissal in 1955 Nashville, Tennessee

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A horizontal black and white film photo of the front lawn of Hillsboro High School flooded with kids walking to a line of buses
April 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Kids climbing the jungle gym at Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee circa 1955

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A horizontal black and white film photo of a large group of kids playing on a jungle gym while parents supervise
November 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Ozburn Hessey Company with Dalton Carpet Center in Nashville, Tennessee circa 1965

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A horizontal black and white film photo of Dalton Carpet and Ozburn Hessey buildings with a line of parked cars in the parking lot
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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The Andrew Jackson Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee 1963

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A vertical black and white film photo a street scene view of the Andrew Jackson Hotel from across the street with cars and people moving about
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM