General Information: Our
free Special Saturday tours
usually begin at 10:00 a.m. on the dates
listed below and last about 45
minutes. You will note that
May 16 is at 2:00 p.m. In case of unfavorable
weather (i.e., tornado,
drenching rain, hail, or piles
of snow!), a canceled tour will
take place the following
Saturday.
May 16, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.
Dedication of Sally Thomas
and Angelina Brady markers
The Public is Invited to attend. Dedication of replacement tombstones for Sally Thomas and Angeline Brady, both slaves who lived and died in Nashville before the Civil War. Council Lady Vivion Wilhoite will unveil the tombstones during the ceremony. After the Dedication, Carol Kaplan and Fletch Coke will lead a walking tour to the gravesites of other African Americans, both slave and free, who were buried at City Cemetery prior to the Civil War. June 27, 2009 – 10:00-10:45
a.m.
"The Little Ones"
Stephanie Logan, NCCA Board
member, will talk about the
lives of children in the 19th
century – their clothing,
education, games and activities,
and more as she introduces you
to some of the little ones whose
brief journey ended at the City
Cemetery.
No scheduled Special Saturday events in July and August – Stay cool!
No event in September – note
change from previous calendar.
November 14th – 10:00-10:45
a.m. Civil War Soldiers
A tour of some of the military
burial sites in the City
Cemetery, has been led for the
past several years by John Allyn,
battlefield preservationist and
NCCA Board member. No matter how
much you know about the Civil
War, you will always learn
something new on these tours.
Not to be missed!
Flag Day
Sunday June 14,
2009 This celebration is sponsored annually by
the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The celebration will be held at 2:00
p.m. at the City Cemetery.
Living History Tour Saturday, October
17, 2009
This is one of our few events that involve a
small cost: $5 for adults; $10 for families.
Come and meet some of Nashville’s earliest
settlers; uniformed soldiers; mayors,
musicians, and other prominent citizens, as
well as simple folk of all eras.
This
popular event makes a delightful outing for
the whole family.
(During National Preservation Conference,
see below, to
be held in Nashville this year) October 13-17, 2009 The National Trust for Historic Preservation
has chosen Nashville as the site of its 2009
Conference. Its theme this year is
“Sustaining the Future in Harmony with Our
Pasts.” One highlight of the week is
expected to be the
NCCA’s Annual Living
History Tour.
October 19-21, 2009
The National Center for Preservation and
Technology Training (NCPTT) will hold its
Nationwide Cemetery Preservation Summit in
Music City this year, starring the Nashville
City Cemetery!
The City Cemetery has been an important cemetery for Nashvillians for almost two centuries. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historical and architectural significance.
The
Nashville
City
Cemetery
Association
was
formed
in
1998
to
work
with
the
Metro
Historical
Commission
and
the
city
of
Nashville
to
protect,
preserve
and
restore
the
cemetery.
Also see pictures from the 2008
Memorial
Day Dash, and Other Special
Tours
Memorial Day Dash T-Shirts Available
T-shirts are available from the
various years of Memorial Day Dash events They are white cotton, with a historic picture of the city cemetery displayed on the front. Adult t-shirts are available in sizes small, medium, and large for only $10.00 each
plus $5.00 shipping and handling.
See our Gift Shop for ordering instructions.
The Nashville City Cemetery Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 150733
Nashville, TN 37215
