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Metro Archives collects and preserves the historically valuable records that document and reflect the history of Nashville and Davidson County. These records include maps and plats, deeds, marriage licenses and bonds, court records, newspapers, manuscripts, recordings, and photographs that date from 1780 to the present.

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Listen to the Back in the Day Podcast

Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County. 

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Watch Old Film Footage from AVHC

AVHC's Vimeo page contains items that have been preserved from our collection, including oral histories, home movies, and rare and unique footage documenting America's past. 

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