Nashville has become known as a city of big dreamers and enthusiastic new businesses, the kind of place where folks in love with southern hospitality can come with big city dreams and be welcomed with open arms. As incredible as Nashville is as the nation’s “It” city, it’s been a long time coming. These photos are from the city of Nashville’s Metro Archives, and document a world that existed not too long ago.

10. Here you can see a shot of 6th Avenue from March of 1952.
Nashville Library Archives
9. This photo is dated 1958, and depicts the former Belmont Theater.
Metro Nashville Archives
8. A moment on the street, a candid shot that's captured the tension of an accident from long ago.
Nashville Metro Archives
This photo was taken circa 1950.
7. Any guesses where this historic photo was taken?
Nashville Metro Archives
Think...East Nashville.
6. Here you can see the future site of the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
Nashville Metro Archives
This photo was taken in October, 1958.

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5. This old photo is of Woodland Street, taken in 1950.
Nashville Metro Archives
If only we could name all the many differences.
4. Here you can see the Nashville Firehouse circa 1949.
Nashville Metro Archives
It's not quite the 1950's, but it's right on the cusp.
3. Here you can see the interior of Nashville's original Carnegie Library.
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This photo was taken in 1950.
2. This photo of city market was taken in 1955.
Nashville Metro Archives
Can you imagine seeing all these classic cars in one place nowadays? It would be quite the sight to see!
1. This view from Memorial Square is from 1950.
Nashville Metro Archives
We can only imagine the magnificent buildings and skyscrapers that differentiate this view from the one so long ago.

This local diner will make you feel like you’re indulging in a delicious meal from the 50s, too!

 

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