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Contact info:
Steering Committee Meetings are every first Thursday of the Month. Residents are always welcome. Other Neighborhood Associations: CCSI: NINA Other Neighborhood Groups
Girl Scout Troops
Mattie Callahan at 383-0490 ext 258 Neighborhood Churches Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Dalewood Baptist Church Dalewood United Methodist Church Eastminister Presbyterian (USA) 3511 Gallatin Road 228-1307 Scott D. Aleridge, Pastor New Life Baptist Church
Riverwood Church of Christ To list your neighborhood organization write: Info@InglewoodRNA.org. Our
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Inglewood History Quilt FOUND!
A quilt was handcrafted by the Inglewood Home Demonstration Club for a county-wide quilt show. It was then displayed in the Inglewood Library and later in a local bank. When it was time to give it away, a drawing was held and Corrine Simpson won it. She lived in the area behind Isaac Litton School. The quilt was recently located when Mrs. Simpson's son surfed the Internet, discovered this page and contacted us. We're looking for an appropriate venue to display this piece of our history. Description by Squares Designed by Freddie Kestner 1. Jere Baxter There are many schools in the Inglewood area. Two of the oldest are Jere Baxter and Isaac Litton. Jere Baxter was the son of Judge Nathaniel Baxter, former Davidson County Circuit Judge. Jere promoted the Tennessee Central Railway. A statue of Jere Baxter was placed at the intersection of Broad and West End Avenue by the City of Nashville around the time of the Centennial Exposition (1817). The statue was later moved to the front yard of Jere Baxter School (on Gallatin Road). Worked by Margarette Doris 2. Spring Hill Cemetery The Spring Hill Cemetery had the first church in this area (Spring Hill Meeting House 1785). In the old Cemetery are buried Rev. Thomas Craighead, first preacher in this area and many of the early settlers. Davidson Academy, first school was located in this Cemetery.Worked by ? 3. Ferry Before the bridge was built over the Cumberland River on Briley Parkway, there was a Ferry on the Cumberland River at Williams Crossing. The last ferry was named "Judge Hickman" and is now operating at Cleeves Ferry Crossing on the Cumberland River.Worked by Freddie Kestner 4. Inglewood Library Inglewood Branch of Public Library is the meeting place of the Inglewood Home Demonstration Club and a most complete and much used library. Worked by Louise Hudson 5. Evergreen Located at 5007 Gallatin Pike is "Evergreen" built before 1790 by the Rev. Thomas Brown Craighead who came to Nashville in 1785 to be Pres of Davidson Academy. This lovely home is now Jim Reeves Museum. Worked by Sara Crockett 6. Railroad Overpass All who enter the Inglewood area remember the Railroad overpass on the Gallatin Road and many years ago it seemed to be a long way out in the Country. Worked by Jannette Smith 7. Church There are many Churches in this area representing many faiths. Religion has long been important to this area. 8. Inglewood Club Emblem Inglewood Home Demonstration Club is one of the most active clubs in the County. It was formed in 1950 and two of its members have been elected to the offices of County Council President. Worked by Edwina Manning 9. Isaac Litton High School Isaac Litton High School was named for Judge Isaac Litton whose childhood home was around Spruce and Demonbreum which around 1890 was almost in the Country. The Litton Lions famous marching 100 was in the Rose Bowl Parade in the 60’s. Worked by Corrine Simpson 10. Marker The Gallatin Road goes through the center of Inglewood section and on the north-west side of the overpass there is a granite marker with a bronze plaque with the words "The Immigrant Trail". The Gallatin Road is said to be one of the most historical in the city.Worked by Annetta Swindle 11. Homes of Music Stars In later years this area has been or still is the home of many Country Music Stars. Also the late Beverly Briley lived in this area. He was County Judge and became the Mayor of Nashville. He was Mayor when this area was getting sewers, streetlights, and fire protection. He and his lovely wife were a part of Inglewood.Worked by Lora Call 12. Bull The area called Inglewood at one time has many dairies and today across from the Inglewood Library a lonely Bull grazes, a reminder to all who pass by that this area was a rich agriculture area. Worked by Tommy Cooke |
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Inglewood Neighborhood Association, Inc., P. O. Box 160819, Nashville, TN 37216 Info@InglewoodRNA.org
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