Parks ephemera subject files, ca. 1962-2009.
(Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material)

Organization: I. Nashville, II: Tennessee;,Arrangement: Alphabetical by park name.

Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.

In library use only. Available by appointment.

Scope and content: Includes a variety of items relating to parks, primarily in Nashville, but also nearby state parks and others. Most of these parks are operated by local or state government, but not all parks fall into such categories. Most items are brochures, usually illustrated, and often with park maps, when appropriate. Brochures often highlight park events, recreational or educational opportunities, facilities, historical significance, flora and fauna, and a variety of related subjects. Many brochures serve as an advertisement as well as a guide. Quantity of materials ranges from a single item to several folders. Most folders contain less than five items, and often only a single item. Some items are photocopies.

Nashville parks documented in this collection include: Nashville parks in general; Bicentennial Capitol Mall; Centennial Park; Fair Park; McCabe Park; Walk of Fame; Warner Parks.

Tennessee parks include: Cedars of Lebanon; Long Hunter; Montgomery Bell; and State Parks in general.

Cite as: [folder title or item description], Parks Ephemera Subject Files, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library

Some items may be restricted by copyright law or donor restriction.

Intentionally assembled by staff of the Special Collections Division, beginning at an unknown date, probably in the late 1960s, and collected on an ongoing basis.

Related material: The Nashville Room Map Collection has several maps relating to state and local parks and recreation.

In English

Process;,2005, 2015;,Linda Barnickel.

Additional accruals are expected.