The Arcade | Memories of Downtown Nashville | NPT

Now home to a collection of thriving shops and art galleries, the Arcade in downtown Nashville has been an architectural landmark since 1903. This segment from NPT's MEMORIES OF DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE gives us a glimpse into the unique structure's history.

[@JohnJackson-px5vv]

We came over from Liverpool UK and visited the Arcade in 2009 had a beautiful breakfast at Maggies cafe and returned again in 2018, The owners remembered us and we had another great Brekkie. Just love Nashville..

[@fcjsr747]

BEFORE THE POST OFFICE, THERE WAS THE JONES BARBER SHOP. THE FEDS MADE OUR FAMILY MOVE TO FOURTH AVE. THE MAN ALWAYS GETS HIS WAY. WE RAN THE ARCADE BEAUTY SALON UPSTAIRS FOR OVER 83 YEARS. WHEN MY FATHER DIED, I LET IT GO. IT WAS A SAD DAY FOR ME, BUT THE BEST THING TO DO

[@wandasherrell4653]

I lived in Nashville all my life I still live here and love this place but especially growing up. I visited the arcade nearly every weekend it was my favorite place. I got my first pixie hair cut upstairs shop bought clothing peanuts all the time . Went in to work there as an engraver while I was pregnant with my second child.. I've shopped eat and worked as well as my older brother. I lived in the East Edgehill area went to school at East Nashville Sr. High. We attended church every Sunday as well, I think a lot about those good ole days, we had some tough times but it was a simple and enjoyable time. I will never forget those wonderful days, it so special to me.

[@victoriadorable]

worked at swaney and vogt architects (charles swaney, brenda, et. al. but ole' george vogt meticulously directed the late 80's restoration, fresh glass skylight, floor tile), we were on the the 2nd floor, 4th street end, I was fresh outa u.t., 1986, manny's house of pizza (stromboli), the peanut shop (1/4 lb. cashews), the post office, the mexican joint?, name?? (taco salad), i love this place!

[@MsHighcee]

I worked one Christmas wrapping gifts at Jacobs Jewelry - about 1956

[@neilbillybob3065]

I posted a postcard from here to the UK.

[@MustangGuru]

I’ve worked on the phone lines here, everything is under the arcade. Not a purty site under there.

[@mariethorpe1845]

In the 70s. There was a shoe store with this black guy work. And he dressed in shiny cowboy outfits.

[@CodyWestLovesOlivia]

What do you mean,"memory" the arcade is still there.