Architecture

Architecture Nashville’s history is visible throughout the…

Gale in Context: Elementary

A child-friendly database which searches across reference books and periodicals covering history, current events, sports, government, and people.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment The Special Collections Division…

Civil Rights

Civil Rights Nashville has a rich history of Civil Rights…

Downtown Nashville

Downtown Nashville These collections highlight the hustle…

Community Life

Community Life These collections offer snapshots of daily…

Military

Military As capital of the Volunteer State, Nashville is…

Local Business

Local Business Commerce is the backbone of any successful…

Early Nashville

Early Nashville These collections connect us to our…

Education

Education Nicknamed the “Athens of the South,” education has always played a key role in our history. These collections contain information about public schools, local…

Nashville Banner

Nashville Banner Nashville Public Library's Special…

Literary Index

Use Literary Index to find citations for articles in any Gale literary reference book. Then, visit the library to retrieve the article from a reference book.

Transportation

Transportation Nashville has long been a major hub for trade…

Chillin' with Vanilla: Hannah Gerst

Chillin' with Vanilla: Hannah Gerst November 17, 2025 I, a young ice bear, have started a new adventure: to learn more about the library!…

Elyse Adler

Elyse Adler,