CITY OF FOREST HILLS HOSTS LECTURE
“GRANNY WHITE’S TAVERN AND OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD FOLKLORE”
Nashville historian Jim Kay to share little-known stories of Granny White
The City of Forest Hills’ Cultural and Natural Resources Committee is hosting a lecture series to educate and entertain community residents about neighborhood history. Local historian Jim Kay will speak on “Granny White’s Tavern and Other Neighborhood Folklore” Thursday, June 27 at the Forest Hills City Hall.
“This event is a terrific way to educate community members about the heritage of our neighborhoods and Lucinda “Granny” White, a pioneer and entrepreneur,” said Susan Andrews, chair of the Cultural and Natural Resources Committee of the City of Forest Hills. “We hope to inspire our residents to learn more about where we live and the people who lived here before us.”
Speaker Jim Kay is a native Nashvillian and serves as Founder and Partner at the law firm Kay Griffin Evans, PLLC. He is a prominent local historian who has served as president of the Battle of Nashville Trust, is a member of the Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association, has served on the Travellers Rest Board of Directors, served three years as president of Richland Country Club and is an avid historian with a passion for local history and folklore.
Kay will share many stories of Granny White including details about her tavern which served as the only inn between Franklin and Nashville, where she entertained guests like Andrew Jackson. She also had a passion for making brandy.
The lecture is free and open to the public. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 27 at the Forest Hills City Hall at 6300 Hillsboro Pike.
To register, please email Susan@AndrewsPR.com. For more information visit www.cityofforesthills.com. Registration is not required but encouraged.