Sarah Arntz

Sarah is a Program Coordinator with Metro Archives. Her interests and areas of expertise are history, reading books (of any kind), music, travel, Harry Potter, and bingeing a good comedy series. When not in Archives, she is either nose-deep in a book or planning her next trip. Learn more about the fascinating materials found at Metro Archives through their website.

Latest Blog Posts

Nashville's Tragic Tale of Two Lovers

Sat, 03/02/2019 - 12:00

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Sarah Arntz

It's the month of love (well the end of it, but close enough) and therefore that also sometimes means heartbreak, so check out this unfortunate story from Nashville's past (about 90 years ago), about a love affair gone horribly wrong. 

All Things Come to Them That Wait, Providing They Hustle While They Wait

Tue, 02/19/2019 - 12:00

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Sarah Arntz

The Nashville Globe and The Colored Tennessean were two notable newspapers that existed at different times in Nashville, but both made history with their missions and content. In honor of African-American History Month, here's a look at each of their stories. 

90 Years Ago, Nashville makes history with "The Seeing Eye"

Sat, 01/26/2019 - 12:00

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Sarah Arntz

The first school to train dogs to be service animals for the assistance of the blind opened in Nashville on January 29th, 1929, as "The Seeing Eye."

The 50th Anniversary of Nashville's First Hijacked Flight...and the Holidays

Sat, 12/22/2018 - 12:00

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Sarah Arntz

50 years ago this month marks the anniversary of the first flight ever hijacked flying out of Nashville. Or if you'd prefer something cheerier, continue scrolling down to see photos around Nashville during the holiday season.

Special Thanks and Farewell to former Mayor Richard Fulton

Sat, 12/01/2018 - 12:00

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Sarah Arntz

On November 28th, former Metro Government Mayor Richard Fulton passed away at the age of 91. Here's a look back at his years of service to the city of Nashville and Davidson County. 