Metropolitan Government Archives
The Metropolitan Government Archives, a division of the Nashville Public Library, collects and preserves the historically valuable records of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, as well as other records of historical or documentary significance reflecting the history of our city. The Archives has ongoing programs to maintain and develop its collections, and welcomes researchers to come explore its treasures. The Archives has over 5 million records dating from the 1780s to the present.

First Ward Democratic Club preparing to deliver Christmas meals, December, 1940.
Metro Nashville Archives.
For information, contact
Metro
Archives
3801 Green Hills Village Dr.
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: 615-862-5880
Hours of operation
Monday
through Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
Metro Archives is closed on Saturday and Sunday.