Athens of the New South

“A diverse and vibrant collection of colleges and universities has always set Nashville apart from other southern cities.  I’m excited to see Mary Ellen Pethel exploring the history of a force for good that continues to inspire and shape our city.” –Meagan Barry, Mayor of Nashville In 2013, the  New York Times  identified Nashville as America’s “it” city—a leading hub of music, culture, technology, food, and business. But long before, the Tennessee capital was known as the “Athens