The Main Library is back open! That means two unique departments in the building are once again open for on-site research. But do you know who Metro Archives and Special Collections are—and how we’re alike and different? Here’s a quick guide!
Part III of our series on the history of the Grand Ole Opry is here! After exploring the National Life Company, early WSM, and the Opry’s creation in Parts I and II, this post looks at how WSM and the Grand Ole Opry grew in the mid-20th century.
Here’s Part II in our series on the history of the Grand Ole Opry! Part I explored the National Life Company and the early days of WSM—now we’re diving into how the Opry took off and grew into a legend.
2025 is a milestone year in music history: it marks 100 years since the Grand Ole Opry first graced the airwaves! Pieces of the famous live broadcast’s origin story live in Metro Archives, and we’re excited to share them with you!
With the Main Library temporarily closed after the June 10th fire in the adjacent parking garage, Metro Archives has been working at our offsite storage facility – where there are plenty of projects waiting for us. Wanna know what we've been working on?
Sarah and Grace talk with Alan LeQuire about his artistic career and the impact of his work on Nashville. From the Athena statue at The Parthenon to the bronze doors at Nashville Public Library, Alan shares stories and insights behind some of the city’s most iconic art.
In this episode, Sarah talks with Fred Harveys grandson, Fred Harvey III. While the iconic Harveys Department Store is a central focus, the conversation also explores several other topics—including mid-20th-century Nashville.
In this episode, Sarah talks with author L.A. Wilson about her new book on the Nativity Scene that once lit up Centennial Park each Christmas. We cover how the display came to be and the man behind it all—Mr. Harvey.
In this episode, Sarah chats with Thomas Patterson, a Chicago lawyer and author of a recently published book about Huey Long, the fascinating yet controversial Louisiana politician of the early 20th century. And yes—there’s a Nashville connection.
During this episode, Sarah talks with Bob Henderson — a former Naval Flight Officer, Air National Guard veteran, avid history researcher (especially aviation), and honorary member of Metro Archives.
