The history of Nashville is a tale of drama and adventure as rich as any to be found in a theater or on television. Filled with fascinating characters, the Nashville tale has spellbinding plots with action, battles, victories, defeats, mysteries, political intrigue, and romance. In this chapter we tell you about Nashville’s past and highlight some of the people and events that made Nashville the interesting, dynamic city it is today. Pull up an easy chair, sit back, and learn about this fascinating city.