Wicked Nashville by Elizabeth Goetsch
While known for the twang of its country music, Nashville is also home to a colorful and salacious past. A must-read for Nashville history enthusiasts.
The earliest settlers to lay claim to the land surrounding Nashville brought with them betrayal, murder and thievery.
As the city grew, authorities unsuccessfully attempted to outlaw and remove vice. During the Civil War, the number of soiled doves
in Nashville forced the army to legalize and regulate prostitution. The death of outspoken politician Edward Carmack triggered the state to outlaw booze for nearly thirty years, but that did not stop alcohol from flowing in the city. One local mayor even bragged about his patronage of saloons.Elizabeth Goetsch dives into Nashville's wicked past and explores some of Music City'smore tantalizing history.
Elizabeth K. is a writer who lives in New York City Goetsch grew up in the military, never staying in one place for more than a few years before moving on. She's been in the neighborhood for nearly ten years. She quit the National Park Service after serving as a park ranger and went to work for Echoes of Nashville Walking Tours. Elizabeth graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor's degree in history and Middle Tennessee State University with a master's degree in public history. Wicked Nashville was her first book, published by The History Press.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781625858313 |
| ISBN 10 | 1625858310 |
| Title | Wicked Nashville |
| Author | Goetsch Elizabeth K |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press |
| Year published | 2017-08-21 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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