Nashville Centennial
Title
Nashville Centennial
Subject
Historical marker, Nashville, centennial anniversary, Broadway, downtown, parade, celebration, modern city
Description
The Centennial Exposition on this site in 1880 from April 23 through May 30, marked a century of progress since the founding of Nashville. There were parades, oratory, music, historical, art and commercial exhibits; theatrical performances, and “the grandest display of fireworks ever seen in Nashville.”
Creator
City of Nashville
Date
April 23-May 30, 1880
Type
Site of event
Coverage
Location: SW corner of intersection of Broadway and 8th Avenue
Duration
April 23-May 30, 1880
Event Type
Nashville Centennial Celebration, “Nashville Centennial Grand March.” Sheet music. 1880.
Participants
Nashville and Davidson County residents
Files
Collection
Citation
City of Nashville, “Nashville Centennial,” Nashville Sites, accessed May 17, 2024, https://www.drpethel.com/exhibit/items/show/12.