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The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (previously called the Shelby Street Bridge or Shelby Avenue Bridge) is a truss bridge that spans the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The bridge spans 3,150 feet (960 m) [1] and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. Shelby Street Bridge construction
The idea of building the Gateway Bridge was conceived in 1996, as a way to turn the 1909 Shelby Street Bridge into a pedestrian bridge. [2] The Shelby Street Bridge had later been renamed the Korean War Veterans of Tennessee Memorial Bridge, and a commemorative plaque was installed. [3] In 1998, the Shelby Street Bridge was closed to traffic.
Lebanon Road Stone Arch Bridge: 1888 1987-05-13 Nashville Davidson: Marion Memorial Bridge: 1929, 1930, 1947 ...
Suspension bridge built over the Cumberland River. [5] Population: 10,165. [11] 1851 Nashville Gas Light Company in operation. [5] Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway starts operating. 1852 Public school system inaugurated. [5] Davidson County Jail built. [5] 1854 Southern Methodist Publishing House headquartered in Nashville. [15]
James Buchanan House (Nashville, Tennessee) James Robertson Hotel; John Geist and Sons Blacksmith Shop and House; John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge; John Sevier State Office Building; Jubilee Hall (Fisk University)
Railroad Bridge pedestrian trail that spans half the river, former Louisville and Nashville Railroad bridge 34°46′57″N 87°40′07″W / 34.78256°N 87.66873°W / 34.78256; -87
On April 29, 2014, the bridge was renamed the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. [8] In July 1957, Seigenthaler began a battle to eliminate corruption within the local branch of the Teamsters, noting the criminal backgrounds of key employees, along with the use of intimidation in keeping news of certain union activities quiet.
Railway stations in Nashville, Tennessee (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Transportation buildings and structures in Nashville, Tennessee" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.