Jim Hoobler has been the Senior Curator of Art and Architecture at the Tennessee State Museum since 1991. Previously, he was the Curator of the Tennessee State Capitol from 1988-1991 and the Executive Director of the Tennessee Historical Society from 1978-1988. Mr. Hoobler has written three books on Nashville History, as well as myriad articles in various publications.
Get ready to experience the Music City with this guide of one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in the Southeast. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this guide will come in handy. Enjoy 11 walking and driving tours around Tennessee's historical capital of Nashville. Explore the legendary Music Row and the famous Ryman Auditorium. Discover fascincating facts about Nashville's past - from the battlefields to the universities. Carefully researched and exceptionally written by accomplished historian James Hoobler, who is senior curator of art and architecture at the Tennessee State Museum and former executive director of the Tennessee Historical Society, this book offers extraordinary insight into Nashville's heritage. It is a wonderful companion, both for visitors and for Nashville residents who want to see their hometown in a new light.