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RIP Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul
RIP Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul
August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin, who began her singing career at her daddy’s New Bethel Baptist church in Detroit at age 10, died Thursday. She was 76…
Doughnuts and Coffee since 1937...and Buried Treasure since the Civil War
Doughnuts and Coffee since 1937...and Buried Treasure since the Civil War
August 25, 2018
This month’s blog is a two-for-one: the history of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and its connection to Nashville, plus a look at the Civil War and rumors of hidden gold in…
From Nashville to Anywhere
From Nashville to Anywhere
August 31, 2018
The other day, my husband asked me what my favorite map projection was. I wasn’t sure how to answer him, so I started looking at different map books that the library owns, specifically in the children’s…
NPL Mixtapes: Non-compliant, Volumes 1 and 2
NPL Mixtapes: Non-compliant, Volumes 1 and 2
September 9, 2018
An NPL curated Bitch Planet inspired playlist.
In Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro’s sci-fi…
NPL HONORS MAYOR FREDDIE O’CONNELL WITH NECAT COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD
NECAT_AWARD_NEWS_RELEASE_10_02_2025-2.pdf
Cardi B Is So Worth the Drama!
Cardi B Is So Worth the Drama!
October 12, 2025
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the name, the legend, the larger-than-life force that is Cardi B. And now, with the release of her highly anticipated…
Fall Reading List
Fall Reading List
September 17, 2018
Pumpkin spice, hayrides, and sweater weather - oh my! Fall is just around the corner, and it's time to get cozy. Here are a few books I'm going to indulge in…
Film Preservation in Nashville Metro Archives!
Film Preservation in Nashville Metro Archives!
September 15, 2018
The Metro Archives’ Audiovisual Conservation Center is located at the Main Library in downtown Nashville. We're hosting a new series on the blog documenting our latest…
Nashville's First Schools and Public School System
Nashville's First Schools and Public School System
September 22, 2018
If you're like me, and often find very little when researching the history of Nashville schools, here's a blog post that might help out - a brief history of Nashville schools…
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Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Practice Makes Perfect
Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Practice Makes Perfect
September 19, 2018
Welcome to Post #2 in our series documenting the Metro Archives’ Audiovisual Conservation Center’s Film Conservation Project. Over the next few months, we are engaged in an…
Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Content, Prioritization, and a Healthy Environment
Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Content, Prioritization, and a Healthy Environment
September 21, 2018
We’re glad you’ve joined us for post #3 in our series detailing the Metro Archives’ Audiovisual Conservation Center’s Film Conservation Project! In…
The Undoing of Saint Silvanus
The Undoing of Saint Silvanus
September 27, 2018
I knew Beth Moore wrote nonfiction, but I had no idea she’d given us a fiction book. Check out this unexpected gem.
I have to start…
The Female Brain
The Female Brain
October 11, 2018
Welcome to Shocktober! (Thunder crashes) Today for your horrific pleasure, I bring you – THE FEMALE BRAIN! (Bwa-ha-ha)
Ok. It’s October. My library…
Film Preservation in Metro Archives: New Equipment
Film Preservation in Metro Archives: New Equipment
September 23, 2018
It’s here! It’s here! The wait is finally over. Our new equipment has been unboxed and put together!
This is post #4 in our series documenting the Metro Archives’ Audiovisual…