Evolving portrayals of Nashville’s Black history
How do we honor people who were enslaved when the enslavers are at the center of so much of our history?
For generations, Nashville’s portrayals of its Black history has lacked accuracy, as institutions have shied away from the legacy of American slavery.
Today, we look at three well-known historical sites in Middle Tennessee: The Hermitage, Fort Negley and Travellers Rest. All have made recent efforts to adjust how they portray their history — but not everyone is satisfied with the approach.
This episode was produced by Cynthia Abrams.
Guests:
Jamel Campbell-Gooch, community organizer and…
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