History of city Nashville, Tennessee in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 1779 History: Population: 684 410 Sights: Battle of Nashville. Spectators watching the fight between generals Hood and Thomas, December 15, 1864   Fortified railroad bridge across the Cumberland River, 1864   Panorama of city, 1864   Rail yard and depot with locomotives, Tennessee Capitol in the distance, 1864   Rail yard and depot with locomotives, 1864   Union Station, circa 1900   View from the Capitol, 1864   View from the Capitol, 1864

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