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Nashville Then: Best of 1968

Richard Rogers
Nashville Tennessean
Nashville and Vanderbilt hospital recorded the first set of twins born for 1968 as nurses Carol Parker, left, and Susan Nalder hold twin girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stanley. Still unnamed, Baby Girl No. 1 arrived at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 and Baby Girl No. 2 at 12:34. But Baby Girl No. 1 was beaten out of being the first baby born in Nashville by Christopher Lawrence McClurg, who was born at 12:01 a.m. at Baptist Hospital.
Nashville and Vanderbilt hospital recorded the first set of twins born for 1968 as nurses Carol Parker, left, and Susan Nalder hold twin girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stanley. Still unnamed, Baby Girl No. 1 arrived at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 and Baby Girl No. 2 at 12:34. But Baby Girl No. 1 was beaten out of being the first baby born in Nashville by Christopher Lawrence McClurg, who was born at 12:01 a.m. at Baptist Hospital.
Dale Ernsberger / The Tennessean
The self-proclaimed "Primrose Gang," a group of snow-loving youngsters from the Primrose Avenue area, whoop it up around a warm fire during a timeout in holiday fun Jan. 1, 1968.
The self-proclaimed "Primrose Gang," a group of snow-loving youngsters from the Primrose Avenue area, whoop it up around a warm fire during a timeout in holiday fun Jan. 1, 1968.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Vanderbilt sophomore Perry Wallace (25) makes a move for a layup as Kentucky sophomore Dan Issel (44) defends. But it was Kentucky all the way in a 94-78 victory over the Commodores before 11,500 at Memorial Gym on Jan. 6, 1968.
Vanderbilt sophomore Perry Wallace (25) makes a move for a layup as Kentucky sophomore Dan Issel (44) defends. But it was Kentucky all the way in a 94-78 victory over the Commodores before 11,500 at Memorial Gym on Jan. 6, 1968.
Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Drew Stewart, left, of Wisconia Drive, and Butch Niederhauser of Summerly Drive, enjoy one of Nashville's icy streets close to home Jan. 11, 1968.
Drew Stewart, left, of Wisconia Drive, and Butch Niederhauser of Summerly Drive, enjoy one of Nashville's icy streets close to home Jan. 11, 1968.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
The six remaining members and the commander of the Navy's Blue Angel precision flying team salute their fallen member, William F. Worley, after services at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville on Jan. 18, 1968. Worley, a native of Nashville, died Jan. 14 when his F11A Tiger jet crashed in a Southern California desert during winter training at the naval air facility at El Centro.
The six remaining members and the commander of the Navy's Blue Angel precision flying team salute their fallen member, William F. Worley, after services at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville on Jan. 18, 1968. Worley, a native of Nashville, died Jan. 14 when his F11A Tiger jet crashed in a Southern California desert during winter training at the naval air facility at El Centro.
J.T. Phillips / The Tennessean
Dr. Thomas Fearn Frist, right, has the first dance with his daughter, the former Mary Louise Frist, to the music of Red Murf and his trio after her marriage to Henry Lee Barfield II during the reception at Belle Meade Country Club on Jan. 31, 1968.
Dr. Thomas Fearn Frist, right, has the first dance with his daughter, the former Mary Louise Frist, to the music of Red Murf and his trio after her marriage to Henry Lee Barfield II during the reception at Belle Meade Country Club on Jan. 31, 1968.
Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Mayor Beverly Briley, left, and Metro Airport Director Homer Anderson pose in front of the Piedmont plane Feb. 1, 1968, that just made its inaugural 10:10 a.m. flight from the Carolinas to Nashville before going on to Memphis. The flight is one of six new flights serving Nashville daily for Piedmont Airlines.
Mayor Beverly Briley, left, and Metro Airport Director Homer Anderson pose in front of the Piedmont plane Feb. 1, 1968, that just made its inaugural 10:10 a.m. flight from the Carolinas to Nashville before going on to Memphis. The flight is one of six new flights serving Nashville daily for Piedmont Airlines.
J.T. Phillips / The Tennessean
A prospective buyer holds up his hand to bid during the 14th annual mule colt sale at the Wilson County Livestock Market in Lebanon on Feb. 5, 1968. More than 500 mules were sold.
A prospective buyer holds up his hand to bid during the 14th annual mule colt sale at the Wilson County Livestock Market in Lebanon on Feb. 5, 1968. More than 500 mules were sold.
Robert Johnson / The Tennessean
Susan Shreeve, center, was guest of honor at a Valentine party given by her mother, Mrs. George Shreeve, at the Seven Hills Club on Feb. 8, 1968. Susan received a Valentine gift from Tim Werthan, second from left, as Joan Richard, left, Taft Garrett and Johnny Mills look on.
Susan Shreeve, center, was guest of honor at a Valentine party given by her mother, Mrs. George Shreeve, at the Seven Hills Club on Feb. 8, 1968. Susan received a Valentine gift from Tim Werthan, second from left, as Joan Richard, left, Taft Garrett and Johnny Mills look on.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
With the greatest of ease, Col. Marvin Seabright, a pole-climbing artist, teams muscle with balance to thrill the crowd high above the floor during the 12th annual Great Lakes of the South Outdoor show at the Municipal Auditorium on Feb. 14, 1968.
With the greatest of ease, Col. Marvin Seabright, a pole-climbing artist, teams muscle with balance to thrill the crowd high above the floor during the 12th annual Great Lakes of the South Outdoor show at the Municipal Auditorium on Feb. 14, 1968.
Robert Johnson / The Tennessean
Girl Scouts Trudie Hostettler, left, Carol Nance and Heidi Damberg get a look at some of the 600,000 boxes of cookies at the warehouse Feb. 16, 1968, that will be sold during the 10th annual Girl Scout Cookie sale.
Girl Scouts Trudie Hostettler, left, Carol Nance and Heidi Damberg get a look at some of the 600,000 boxes of cookies at the warehouse Feb. 16, 1968, that will be sold during the 10th annual Girl Scout Cookie sale.
Frank Empson / The Tennessean
A resident of the slums at Tenth Avenue and Herman Street prepares to move his meager possessions from a shack in the area Feb. 22, 1968. One of Nashville's worst housing sections is disappearing from the scene and the first stage of the "Ireland Street Project" of Mayor Beverly Briley is set to begin.
A resident of the slums at Tenth Avenue and Herman Street prepares to move his meager possessions from a shack in the area Feb. 22, 1968. One of Nashville's worst housing sections is disappearing from the scene and the first stage of the "Ireland Street Project" of Mayor Beverly Briley is set to begin.
Dale Ernsberger / The Tennessean
It looks like someone is planning a circus for Victory Memorial Square, but it's a giant collapsible plastic building, here March 1, 1968, supported by air to house exhibits for the third annual Southern Recreation and Park Conference across the street from conference headquarters in the Andrew Jackson Hotel.
It looks like someone is planning a circus for Victory Memorial Square, but it's a giant collapsible plastic building, here March 1, 1968, supported by air to house exhibits for the third annual Southern Recreation and Park Conference across the street from conference headquarters in the Andrew Jackson Hotel.
Dale Ernsberger / The Tennessean
Shirley Temple Black, left, child star turned Republican crowd raiser, arrives at the Nashville Municipal Airport on March 8, 1968, with her traveling companion, Mrs. George Stewart, en route to Chattanooga to address a $100-a-plate GOP fundraising affair.
Shirley Temple Black, left, child star turned Republican crowd raiser, arrives at the Nashville Municipal Airport on March 8, 1968, with her traveling companion, Mrs. George Stewart, en route to Chattanooga to address a $100-a-plate GOP fundraising affair.
J.T. Phillips / The Tennessean
Comedian Pat Paulsen, a regular on the Smothers Brothers TV show, shows off his "Pat Paulsen for President" headquarters in the Noel Hotel on March 14, 1968. Paulsen, who was making his first trip ever to Nashville, had a busy schedule of events as he campaigned for the local voters.
Comedian Pat Paulsen, a regular on the Smothers Brothers TV show, shows off his "Pat Paulsen for President" headquarters in the Noel Hotel on March 14, 1968. Paulsen, who was making his first trip ever to Nashville, had a busy schedule of events as he campaigned for the local voters.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Eager admirers strain to extend their hands and their support to presidential aspirant Sen. Robert Kennedy, right, after he delivered his address on the "Destiny of Dissent" to an overflow crowd of more than 10,500 during the Impact Symposium at Vanderbilt University on March 21, 1968.
Eager admirers strain to extend their hands and their support to presidential aspirant Sen. Robert Kennedy, right, after he delivered his address on the "Destiny of Dissent" to an overflow crowd of more than 10,500 during the Impact Symposium at Vanderbilt University on March 21, 1968.
Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Nashville's lingering blanket of snow provides a perfect setting for the sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Andrews on Ensworth Avenue on March 23, 1968. Enjoying the snow are Carter, 13, left, Lep, 10, Judy, 12, and Susie, 16.
Nashville's lingering blanket of snow provides a perfect setting for the sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Andrews on Ensworth Avenue on March 23, 1968. Enjoying the snow are Carter, 13, left, Lep, 10, Judy, 12, and Susie, 16.
Dale Ernsberger / The Tennessean
Eunice Shriver, right, admires the sculptured head of her late brother during the dedication of the John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Education and Human Development at Peabody College on March 31, 1968.
Eunice Shriver, right, admires the sculptured head of her late brother during the dedication of the John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Education and Human Development at Peabody College on March 31, 1968.
Jack Corn / The Tennessean
A couple of friends check on Elvis Fleming, center, 50, of Pecan Street, after he was wounded during a Metro police gunbattle April 4, 1968. Fleming and 13-year-old Anthony Webster were hurt when police were summoned to 22nd Avenue and Osage Street to check on a complaint that an armed person was threatening residents during rioting after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
A couple of friends check on Elvis Fleming, center, 50, of Pecan Street, after he was wounded during a Metro police gunbattle April 4, 1968. Fleming and 13-year-old Anthony Webster were hurt when police were summoned to 22nd Avenue and Osage Street to check on a complaint that an armed person was threatening residents during rioting after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
An interfaith service at St. Mary's Catholic Church in downtown Nashville drew hundreds, including Vanderbilt University students, for a memorial service for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 5, 1968.
An interfaith service at St. Mary's Catholic Church in downtown Nashville drew hundreds, including Vanderbilt University students, for a memorial service for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 5, 1968.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
The view of downtown Nashville on a fine spring day April 11, 1968.
The view of downtown Nashville on a fine spring day April 11, 1968.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Deborah Herbert, once a Korean orphan, is surrounded by miniature flags of her newly adopted country after she was among the 60 members of the class of immigrants who became naturalized American citizens in Nashville on April 17, 1968. Deborah, 4½, is the adopted daughter of the Rev. Douglas G. Herbert, chaplain at Sewart Air Force Base, and his wife, Florence.
Deborah Herbert, once a Korean orphan, is surrounded by miniature flags of her newly adopted country after she was among the 60 members of the class of immigrants who became naturalized American citizens in Nashville on April 17, 1968. Deborah, 4½, is the adopted daughter of the Rev. Douglas G. Herbert, chaplain at Sewart Air Force Base, and his wife, Florence.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Boats of all shapes and sizes take to Old Hickory Lake on April 20, 1968, signaling the beginning of the 15th annual Tennessean Regatta.
Boats of all shapes and sizes take to Old Hickory Lake on April 20, 1968, signaling the beginning of the 15th annual Tennessean Regatta.
Robert Johnson / The Tennessean
The 25th annual Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus opens at the Fairgrounds Coliseum on April 23, 1968, with the roar of the famed Al Menah Temple’s nationally acclaimed motorcycle units.
The 25th annual Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus opens at the Fairgrounds Coliseum on April 23, 1968, with the roar of the famed Al Menah Temple’s nationally acclaimed motorcycle units.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
The Rev. John Lewis, center, answers questions after speaking to students and faculty of Vanderbilt University divinity school on campus May 3, 1968. Lewis was head of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee until early 1966 when he was ousted in favor of Stokely Carmichael's more militant stance.
The Rev. John Lewis, center, answers questions after speaking to students and faculty of Vanderbilt University divinity school on campus May 3, 1968. Lewis was head of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee until early 1966 when he was ousted in favor of Stokely Carmichael's more militant stance.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
A packed house at the County Center on Columbia Highway watches a bull rider try his luck on a snorting, leaping Brahma during the 19th annual Franklin rodeo May 4, 1968. The event was sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, with proceeds donated to various charity projects.
A packed house at the County Center on Columbia Highway watches a bull rider try his luck on a snorting, leaping Brahma during the 19th annual Franklin rodeo May 4, 1968. The event was sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, with proceeds donated to various charity projects.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Appollon, with rider Kevin Freeman, is in the lead on the first pass of the judges stand during the Memorial Steeplechase, the main race of the 27th annual Iroquois Steeplechase, on May 11, 1968.
Appollon, with rider Kevin Freeman, is in the lead on the first pass of the judges stand during the Memorial Steeplechase, the main race of the 27th annual Iroquois Steeplechase, on May 11, 1968.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Bulldozers and cranes enter the back of the Hippodrome Arena, a landmark on West End Avenue in Nashville, on May 18, 1968. The Hippodrome is being torn down to make way for a new Holiday Inn to be built on the site near Centennial Park and the campus of Vanderbilt University.
Bulldozers and cranes enter the back of the Hippodrome Arena, a landmark on West End Avenue in Nashville, on May 18, 1968. The Hippodrome is being torn down to make way for a new Holiday Inn to be built on the site near Centennial Park and the campus of Vanderbilt University.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
Flashing her warm, wide smile, actress Dorothy Lamour opens in Nashville in the first of four performances of "Hello, Dolly!" at the Ryman Auditorium. She poses backstage May 27, 1968, with one of the costume crates for the elaborately staged musical. The play is Lamour's first legitimate stage role and her first stint at touring.
Flashing her warm, wide smile, actress Dorothy Lamour opens in Nashville in the first of four performances of "Hello, Dolly!" at the Ryman Auditorium. She poses backstage May 27, 1968, with one of the costume crates for the elaborately staged musical. The play is Lamour's first legitimate stage role and her first stint at touring.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Family members visit the graves of their loved ones as others wait for the start of Memorial Day services at the National Cemetery on Gallatin Road on May 30, 1968.
Family members visit the graves of their loved ones as others wait for the start of Memorial Day services at the National Cemetery on Gallatin Road on May 30, 1968.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
Edward Shea, right, executive vice president of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, interviews Johnny Carson of "The Tonight Show" for the local media after welcoming him to Music City on June 1, 1968. Carson was making his first trip to Nashville to perform in the 20th annual "Furbelows and Fanfare" to benefit the Florence Crittenton Home.
Edward Shea, right, executive vice president of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, interviews Johnny Carson of "The Tonight Show" for the local media after welcoming him to Music City on June 1, 1968. Carson was making his first trip to Nashville to perform in the 20th annual "Furbelows and Fanfare" to benefit the Florence Crittenton Home.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
Metro firefighters battle the blaze destroying the Auto Clean-Up Center at 519 Broadway on June 1, 1968. The building used to be used by the Capitol Chevrolet Co. for its truck and used car departments for many years. The dealerships moved to 600 Murfreesboro Road about a month ago.
Metro firefighters battle the blaze destroying the Auto Clean-Up Center at 519 Broadway on June 1, 1968. The building used to be used by the Capitol Chevrolet Co. for its truck and used car departments for many years. The dealerships moved to 600 Murfreesboro Road about a month ago.
S.A. Tarkington / The Tennessean
A brief but spectacular two-alarm fire accelerates the slow death of the Hippodrome at 2613 West End Ave. on June 13, 1968. Metro Fire Chief William McIntyre said the blaze was caused by sparks from acetylene torches used during the morning to cut steel roofing beams.
A brief but spectacular two-alarm fire accelerates the slow death of the Hippodrome at 2613 West End Ave. on June 13, 1968. Metro Fire Chief William McIntyre said the blaze was caused by sparks from acetylene torches used during the morning to cut steel roofing beams.
Gerald Holly / The Tennessean
Robert Bowen, right, and business associates Joe Sutton, left, and Carl W. Little check out the first Bowen's County Ice Cream Stores, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, on its grand opening June 20, 1968, at 3920 Nolensville Road.
Robert Bowen, right, and business associates Joe Sutton, left, and Carl W. Little check out the first Bowen's County Ice Cream Stores, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, on its grand opening June 20, 1968, at 3920 Nolensville Road.
Robert Johnson / The Tennessean
The elephants of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus leave the L&N tracks near 415 Chestnut St. and start their march to the Municipal Auditorium on June 20, 1968, where they will get ready for their "Greatest Show on Earth."
The elephants of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus leave the L&N tracks near 415 Chestnut St. and start their march to the Municipal Auditorium on June 20, 1968, where they will get ready for their "Greatest Show on Earth."
Dale Ernsberger / The Tennessean
President Lyndon B. Johnson, left, pulls a lever that opens the spillway of the new $50 million J. Percy Priest Dam on June 29, 1968. It was the first time the spillway at the dam had been opened, and it lowered the new lake to summertime level. Looking on is Gov. Buford Ellington, left.
President Lyndon B. Johnson, left, pulls a lever that opens the spillway of the new $50 million J. Percy Priest Dam on June 29, 1968. It was the first time the spillway at the dam had been opened, and it lowered the new lake to summertime level. Looking on is Gov. Buford Ellington, left.
Jimmy Holt / The Tennessean
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York shakes hands with enthusiastic supporters who met the Republican presidential nominee upon his arrival at Nashville Municipal Airport on July 9, 1968.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York shakes hands with enthusiastic supporters who met the Republican presidential nominee upon his arrival at Nashville Municipal Airport on July 9, 1968.
Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Jean Wilkes, a member of the host Nashville Ski Bees, gets in a few practice runs July 12, 1968, in preparation for the upcoming ninth annual Great Lakes of the South Open Ski tournament at Old Hickory Lake's Station Camp Creek.
Jean Wilkes, a member of the host Nashville Ski Bees, gets in a few practice runs July 12, 1968, in preparation for the upcoming ninth annual Great Lakes of the South Open Ski tournament at Old Hickory Lake's Station Camp Creek.
Dale Ernsberger / The Tennessean
Minnie Pearl's Roast Beef Co. Inc. officials Don Wells, left, and Jack A. Pirrie, right, hold an impromptu "investors" meeting in front of their new roast beef sandwich franchise at 2014 West End Ave. on July 13, 1968. Young "investors" in attendance are John Jay Hooker Buchtel, left, Timothy Ingram Hooker, Lisa Hooker and Kevin Ingram Hart.
Minnie Pearl's Roast Beef Co. Inc. officials Don Wells, left, and Jack A. Pirrie, right, hold an impromptu "investors" meeting in front of their new roast beef sandwich franchise at 2014 West End Ave. on July 13, 1968. Young "investors" in attendance are John Jay Hooker Buchtel, left, Timothy Ingram Hooker, Lisa Hooker and Kevin Ingram Hart.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
Sherry Bullion, a customer of the Seven Eleven market at 1000 Gallatin Road, tries a new "moonshine" Icee on July 17, 1968, while inspecting what the manager, Frank A. Lynch, said is a "real moonshine still," used in this case to dramatize the new Icee flavor.
Sherry Bullion, a customer of the Seven Eleven market at 1000 Gallatin Road, tries a new "moonshine" Icee on July 17, 1968, while inspecting what the manager, Frank A. Lynch, said is a "real moonshine still," used in this case to dramatize the new Icee flavor.
Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Charles H. Watkins Jr., left, U. Grant Browning and Charles M. McCabe, executives of Al Hirt's Sandwich Saloons Inc., offer up one of the house specialties at their Silver Dollar Sandwich Saloon on Lower Broadway on July 19, 1968. The three head the new $1.5 million corporation of the nationwide food franchise business with headquarters in Nashville.
Charles H. Watkins Jr., left, U. Grant Browning and Charles M. McCabe, executives of Al Hirt's Sandwich Saloons Inc., offer up one of the house specialties at their Silver Dollar Sandwich Saloon on Lower Broadway on July 19, 1968. The three head the new $1.5 million corporation of the nationwide food franchise business with headquarters in Nashville.
Jack Corn / The Tennessean
U.S. Rep. Richard Fulton talks with youthful supporters during a watermelon feast on Woodland Street on July 29, 1968. At Fulton's left is his daughter, Donna. Others are, from left, Beverly Kirkwood, Sherry Green and Janis Ball, all Stratford High students.
U.S. Rep. Richard Fulton talks with youthful supporters during a watermelon feast on Woodland Street on July 29, 1968. At Fulton's left is his daughter, Donna. Others are, from left, Beverly Kirkwood, Sherry Green and Janis Ball, all Stratford High students.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
A view of downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River early in the morning on Aug. 5, 1968.
A view of downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River early in the morning on Aug. 5, 1968.
Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Model Linda Neal shows off a pale blue dress with feathery sleeveless coat Aug. 8, 1968, from the fall collection of California fashion designer Richard Blackwell in Nashville.
Model Linda Neal shows off a pale blue dress with feathery sleeveless coat Aug. 8, 1968, from the fall collection of California fashion designer Richard Blackwell in Nashville.
Gerald Holly / The Tennessean
An elderly man weaves his way in and out of traffic snarled along Broadway between Eighth and Tenth Avenues, one of the busiest intersections in Tennessee, on Aug. 14, 1968. It is further cluttered and confused as workers attempt to resurface the street.
An elderly man weaves his way in and out of traffic snarled along Broadway between Eighth and Tenth Avenues, one of the busiest intersections in Tennessee, on Aug. 14, 1968. It is further cluttered and confused as workers attempt to resurface the street.
Frank Empson / The Tennessean
Atlanta Falcons rookie Claude Humphrey (87), right, can only look on as New York Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) starts to head up the field as the two teams battled at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field during a preseason matchup Aug. 17, 1968. The Giants came out on top 17-13 before a disappointing size crowd of 14,455.
Atlanta Falcons rookie Claude Humphrey (87), right, can only look on as New York Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) starts to head up the field as the two teams battled at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field during a preseason matchup Aug. 17, 1968. The Giants came out on top 17-13 before a disappointing size crowd of 14,455.
Frank Empson / The Tennessean
The 24th edition of Holiday on Ice opens its Nashville show at the Municipal Auditorium on Aug. 20, 1968, with the number “Hello New York.”
The 24th edition of Holiday on Ice opens its Nashville show at the Municipal Auditorium on Aug. 20, 1968, with the number “Hello New York.”
Frank Empson / The Tennessean
Television and motion picture star Sebastian Cabot, front, arrives at Nashville Municipal Airport on Aug. 28, 1968. Cabot was in town for a national meeting of the Schertle Galleries franchise, a subsidiary of LIN Broadcasting Corp., for which he was just named a curator.
Television and motion picture star Sebastian Cabot, front, arrives at Nashville Municipal Airport on Aug. 28, 1968. Cabot was in town for a national meeting of the Schertle Galleries franchise, a subsidiary of LIN Broadcasting Corp., for which he was just named a curator.
Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Thousands of sun-drenched fans watch the action during the 30th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration on Sept. 6, 1968, in Shelbyville, Tenn.
Thousands of sun-drenched fans watch the action during the 30th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration on Sept. 6, 1968, in Shelbyville, Tenn.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
The new home office of the National Life & Accident Insurance Co., here Sept. 14, 1968, towers over the First Baptist Church, which had a big role in the civil rights movement in Nashville.
The new home office of the National Life & Accident Insurance Co., here Sept. 14, 1968, towers over the First Baptist Church, which had a big role in the civil rights movement in Nashville.
Frank Empson / The Tennessean
Hartsville High School cheerleaders Theresa Howell, left, 17, Betty Ray, 16, Nancy Thompson, 15, and Rosie Clift, 17, take a whirl on the "Sprung Schanze," one of the new rides at the Tennessee State Fair, on Sept. 18, 1968.
Hartsville High School cheerleaders Theresa Howell, left, 17, Betty Ray, 16, Nancy Thompson, 15, and Rosie Clift, 17, take a whirl on the "Sprung Schanze," one of the new rides at the Tennessee State Fair, on Sept. 18, 1968.
J.T. Phillips / The Tennessean
The Super Guppy, with its cavernous cargo compartment open, visits the Avco Aerostructures plant at Nashville Airport on Sept. 25, 1968. The plane was in town to convince Avco officials that it can do the job of transporting the wings of the giant Lockheed L1011 that they make to California for assembly.
The Super Guppy, with its cavernous cargo compartment open, visits the Avco Aerostructures plant at Nashville Airport on Sept. 25, 1968. The plane was in town to convince Avco officials that it can do the job of transporting the wings of the giant Lockheed L1011 that they make to California for assembly.
Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean
Dick Gregory, the former comedian who is now running for president, answers questions during a news conference after arriving at Nashville Municipal Airport on Sept. 27, 1968. Gregory was in town for an appearance at Vanderbilt University.
Dick Gregory, the former comedian who is now running for president, answers questions during a news conference after arriving at Nashville Municipal Airport on Sept. 27, 1968. Gregory was in town for an appearance at Vanderbilt University.
Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Eileen Fulton, left, who plays Lisa Hughes on "As the World Turns," and John Banner, better known as Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes," share a bite at the buffet table Sept. 27, 1968. Executives of Nashville's WLAC-TV 5 entertained officials of CBS at Belle Meade Country Club.
Eileen Fulton, left, who plays Lisa Hughes on "As the World Turns," and John Banner, better known as Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes," share a bite at the buffet table Sept. 27, 1968. Executives of Nashville's WLAC-TV 5 entertained officials of CBS at Belle Meade Country Club.
Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, center, enjoys music during a tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame on his presidential campaign to Nashville on Oct. 1, 1968. The improvised group of musicians included Wade Phillips on guitar, Willie Ackerman on drums and Bob Browning on bass.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, center, enjoys music during a tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame on his presidential campaign to Nashville on Oct. 1, 1968. The improvised group of musicians included Wade Phillips on guitar, Willie Ackerman on drums and Bob Browning on bass.
Jimmy Holt / The Tennessean
Sen. Edmund Muskie, front left, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, rides in the front seat of a 1930 Packard, chauffeured by entertainer Roy Orbison, during the parade of Madison’s 16th annual Hillbilly Day celebration Oct. 5, 1968. Riding in the back is Rep. Richard Fulton.
Sen. Edmund Muskie, front left, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, rides in the front seat of a 1930 Packard, chauffeured by entertainer Roy Orbison, during the parade of Madison’s 16th annual Hillbilly Day celebration Oct. 5, 1968. Riding in the back is Rep. Richard Fulton.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
A Goodwill Industries truck backs up to the company warehouse on White Bridge Road on Oct. 7, 1968, with another load of donated goods.
A Goodwill Industries truck backs up to the company warehouse on White Bridge Road on Oct. 7, 1968, with another load of donated goods.
Gerald Holly / The Tennessean
Charles M. Piggott, left, president of Pacific Car and Foundry Co., and G.M. Lahmon, vice president and treasurer, check on development at the construction site of the company's truck manufacturing plant on Anderson Lane in Madison on Oct. 17, 1968. They expect to start producing heavy-duty over-the-road Peterbilt trucks with 400 local employees in its plant July 1, 1969.
Charles M. Piggott, left, president of Pacific Car and Foundry Co., and G.M. Lahmon, vice president and treasurer, check on development at the construction site of the company's truck manufacturing plant on Anderson Lane in Madison on Oct. 17, 1968. They expect to start producing heavy-duty over-the-road Peterbilt trucks with 400 local employees in its plant July 1, 1969.
Robert Johnson / The Tennessean
Tennessee senior quarterback Bubba Wyche (18) takes off running against Alabama. Wyche was 13 of 22 for 100 yards passing as Tennessee survived a missed two-point conversion, an onside kick and a missed field goal in the final minute and 12 seconds to win 10-9 before 63,392 fans at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 19, 1968.
Tennessee senior quarterback Bubba Wyche (18) takes off running against Alabama. Wyche was 13 of 22 for 100 yards passing as Tennessee survived a missed two-point conversion, an onside kick and a missed field goal in the final minute and 12 seconds to win 10-9 before 63,392 fans at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 19, 1968.
Jimmy Holt / The Tennessean
Ward Lovell Sr., left, and Ward Lovell Jr., president and vice president of Rock City Machinery Co., stand outside the house adjacent to their business Oct. 22, 1968, that they purchased for expansion. The house has not been occupied for several years and is said to have been used as a hospital during the Civil War. The building will be razed for the firm's expansion plans.
Ward Lovell Sr., left, and Ward Lovell Jr., president and vice president of Rock City Machinery Co., stand outside the house adjacent to their business Oct. 22, 1968, that they purchased for expansion. The house has not been occupied for several years and is said to have been used as a hospital during the Civil War. The building will be razed for the firm's expansion plans.
Robert Johnson / The Tennessean
A presidential wreath is placed at the tomb of former President James K. Polk on the grounds of the state Capitol on Nov. 1, 1968. Representing the Polk Memorial Association are Mrs. Jack Bass, left, past president, Mrs. Alex Pirtle, director, and Mrs. A.P. Rhett, president.
A presidential wreath is placed at the tomb of former President James K. Polk on the grounds of the state Capitol on Nov. 1, 1968. Representing the Polk Memorial Association are Mrs. Jack Bass, left, past president, Mrs. Alex Pirtle, director, and Mrs. A.P. Rhett, president.
Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
The Veterans Day parade marches by the reviewing stand at Memorial Square on Nov. 11, 1968. Thousands braved the 33-degree weather as the parade marched down Broadway, Eighth Avenue, Church Street, Fifth Avenue, Charlotte Avenue, Capitol Boulevard and finally past the reviewing stand.
The Veterans Day parade marches by the reviewing stand at Memorial Square on Nov. 11, 1968. Thousands braved the 33-degree weather as the parade marched down Broadway, Eighth Avenue, Church Street, Fifth Avenue, Charlotte Avenue, Capitol Boulevard and finally past the reviewing stand.
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Hometown girl, entertainer Dinah Shore, right, is welcomed home with roses after arriving at Nashville Municipal Airport on Nov. 19, 1968. She returned home to record her first country music and western record and headline the Dinah Shore-Nashville Symphony Pops concerts.
Hometown girl, entertainer Dinah Shore, right, is welcomed home with roses after arriving at Nashville Municipal Airport on Nov. 19, 1968. She returned home to record her first country music and western record and headline the Dinah Shore-Nashville Symphony Pops concerts.
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“Man, it’s beautiful,” said famed New Orleans trumpeter Al Hirt as he checks out the new upstairs room of his Nashville’s Al Hirt Sandwich Saloon at Second Avenue and Broadway on Nov. 27, 1968.
“Man, it’s beautiful,” said famed New Orleans trumpeter Al Hirt as he checks out the new upstairs room of his Nashville’s Al Hirt Sandwich Saloon at Second Avenue and Broadway on Nov. 27, 1968.
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A steady rain falls on West End Avenue on Nov. 27, 1968. By midnight, 3.16 inches of rain had fallen, the most since March 1967, and more is expected the next day.
A steady rain falls on West End Avenue on Nov. 27, 1968. By midnight, 3.16 inches of rain had fallen, the most since March 1967, and more is expected the next day.
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MBA's NIL Back of the Year Jeff Peeples (44) moves away from the pack for some of his 109 yards rushing in their 35-7 victory over Gallatin High in the Clinic Bowl before an estimated 18,000 at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field on Nov. 28, 1968. Peeples was voted MBA's outstanding player in the Clinic Bowl.
MBA's NIL Back of the Year Jeff Peeples (44) moves away from the pack for some of his 109 yards rushing in their 35-7 victory over Gallatin High in the Clinic Bowl before an estimated 18,000 at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field on Nov. 28, 1968. Peeples was voted MBA's outstanding player in the Clinic Bowl.
Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Bozo the Clown, center, and Miss Nancy, left, on the Channel 8 float, wave to the kids lining the street in front of the Rich-Schwartz store during the 16th annual Nashville Christmas Parade on Dec. 8, 1968.
Bozo the Clown, center, and Miss Nancy, left, on the Channel 8 float, wave to the kids lining the street in front of the Rich-Schwartz store during the 16th annual Nashville Christmas Parade on Dec. 8, 1968.
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Still missing part of its sign, the new Sheraton Motor Inn at 10th and Broadway is now serving guests Dec. 11, 1968. Sheraton Nashville, with its 300 guest rooms, is the newest lure for travelers and convention-goers.
Still missing part of its sign, the new Sheraton Motor Inn at 10th and Broadway is now serving guests Dec. 11, 1968. Sheraton Nashville, with its 300 guest rooms, is the newest lure for travelers and convention-goers.
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"Miss Gracie" York, second from left, the beloved widow of Sgt. Alvin C. York, gets a closer look after unveiling the statue of the most decorated American soldier of World War I during the ceremony on the grounds of the state Capitol Dec. 13, 1968.
"Miss Gracie" York, second from left, the beloved widow of Sgt. Alvin C. York, gets a closer look after unveiling the statue of the most decorated American soldier of World War I during the ceremony on the grounds of the state Capitol Dec. 13, 1968.
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Metro police officers attempt to herd a young bull along Woodland Street on Dec. 13, 1968. The bull was captured with the aid of a rope on a playground on Main Street. Patrolman Carl Harrison said the animal apparently jumped or fell from a truck on its way to the stockyards.
Metro police officers attempt to herd a young bull along Woodland Street on Dec. 13, 1968. The bull was captured with the aid of a rope on a playground on Main Street. Patrolman Carl Harrison said the animal apparently jumped or fell from a truck on its way to the stockyards.
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Louisiana Tech quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) is surrounded by a group of Akron defenders as he leads his team to a 33-13 victory in the fifth annual Grantland Rice Bowl at Middle Tennessee State University on Dec. 14, 1968. Bradshaw passed for two touchdowns and ran in two more.
Louisiana Tech quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) is surrounded by a group of Akron defenders as he leads his team to a 33-13 victory in the fifth annual Grantland Rice Bowl at Middle Tennessee State University on Dec. 14, 1968. Bradshaw passed for two touchdowns and ran in two more.
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Members of Nashville YMCA's capital funds campaign look over the Green Hills site being cleared for recreational activities Dec. 23, 1968, and eventually for a $1.4 million development. They are Jack Petterson, left, Warren Taylor, the Rev. Frank Drowota and R.M. Crichton.
Members of Nashville YMCA's capital funds campaign look over the Green Hills site being cleared for recreational activities Dec. 23, 1968, and eventually for a $1.4 million development. They are Jack Petterson, left, Warren Taylor, the Rev. Frank Drowota and R.M. Crichton.
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