Our tour started along Printers Alley. At the beginning of the 20th century, Printers Alley was home to a thriving publishing industry. The area was home to two large newspapers, ten print shops, and thirteen publishers. During Prohibition print shops ran a collection of bars that became the citys secret bar scene.
We then moved to the part of Printers Alley District known in the late nineteenth century as the Mens Quarter, named as a result of the many gambling parlors and saloons located there.
We heard about The Maxwell House Hotel (where Maxwell Coffee got its name) and the separate entrance that was established for ladies to enter and leave the hotel around the corner from the Mens Quarter saloons.
In 1892, salesman Joel Owsley Cheek convinced the food buyer for Nashvilles prestigious Maxwell House hotel to offer patrons his unique coffee blend, which hed perfected by roasting over his mothers stove. The coffee was such a hit that the hotels manager let Cheek sell it under the
The Country Music Hall of Fames architecture was so quirky, reflecting its musical contents. One end of the building features a radio antenna, and the tall narrow windows resembled a piano keyboard. Different size vinyl records and a drum also depicted in this unusual building. From the air, the building looks like a bass clef.
On the last tour with Aaron & Patrick a voyagers son stopped to say hello and today in Nashville the daughter of a voyager was able to say hi to her mom, much to A&P delight.
We were able to see some of the walk of fame plaques and hear lots of stories and information about this vibrant city. Music was playing everywhere creating a great atmosphere. You can understand why Nashville is known as the Music City.
The Nashville AT&T building is known locally as the Batman Building because its distinctive design resembles book superheros mask.
Our tour seemed to be over so quickly as we walked across John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge for great views over the Cumberland River.
