Solemnizing Marriages Not-So-Solemnly: Humor from a Justice of the Peace
September 6, 2015
When two people got married in Nashville during the 19th century, it was not unusual for the officiant to write something like, “I hereby certify that I solemnized…
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Anthony Award Winners
September 9, 2024
The Anthony Awards, some of the most highly regarded given in the mystery genre, were announced at Bouchercon 2024, which was hosted in Nashville. The following titles took home…
Looking for a Book Club
November 1, 2024
Nashville Public Library has many book clubs covering different genres. Here's more info about the ones hosted by the Main Library.
Panel…
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Nashville Fire Log Blog: The Smoldering History Beyond the Flames
September 21, 2024
If you lock up archivists in their warehouse for a brief time, we start going a little loopy and get some serious work done. So, here’s a…
Back to School with Jack D. Ferraiolo
August 11, 2015
I kinda hated school. I know a lot of people think that high school is the “time of your life” or it’s “the glory days.” To you I say, “Bah. Humbug” and then I shake my cane. But even middle school…
Two Months In, Nashville Family Is Loving The New Donelson Branch Library
September 19, 2024
They Stole The Show at The June 24 New Donelson…