Conversations

The Edgehill community has a number of national firsts among African Americans, including the fields of art, architecture, and country music. From land grants and the Civil War to Urban Renewal, hear two residents discuss the neighborhood’s fascinating history.

Ron Taylor of Clean Water Nashville discusses the history of the city’s waterworks and sewer systems, including the collapse of the Eighth Avenue Reservoir, cholera epidemics,  “night soil scavengers,” and more.

Krista Castillo, museum coordinator at Fort Negley Park, discusses the history of the Civil War fort, including the important role played by African Americans.