May 10 - The Masons
The Masons were a highly
influential organization
in Nashville history.
Cumberland Lodge #8
purchased an 80' x 50'
lot in 1845 (cost
$200.00) as a burial
place for its members.
Two Nashville
descendants told us
about their ancestors.
William Cooper
unveiled a replacement
tombstone for his
ancestor, Washington
Cooper.
Duncan Callicott's
ancestor, Wilkins
Tannehill, served as
mayor and wrote the
Masonic standard manual.
The tombstones for many
other Masons were
pointed out on the
walking tour.
The Davidson County Master Gardeners City Cemetery Committee
Co-Chairs Lou Anne Sandlin and Bob Mather conducted our 3rd annual Boxwood
Trimming demonstration for the Master Gardeners and the new class of 2008 on
Saturday Feb. 16th. Despite the cool weather, we had 20 in attendance. We continued to shape the boxwoods around the Flag pole area and the Robertson
Family plot.
We also got to some of the other outer area boxwoods. We'll soon start
our annual cleanup of the flower beds and get them ready for the Spring.
Annual Meeting and Party - 2008
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newsletter article about earlier living history tour
The Nashville City Cemetery Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 150733
Nashville, TN 37215