The Edgehill Public Library opened in 1967 as one branch of a series of recently opened Nashville libraries, the first being the Howard Library in 1899. With the additional help of Andrew Carnegie's $100,000 donation in 1901 (as long as Nashville agreed to allocate $10,000 for annual maintenance), Nashville continued to grow its literary presence. The idea behind the Edgehill Public Library was to foster a community-based feel instead of the monument-type aesthetic of branches like the Main Library in downtown Nashville. The library is dedicated to Councilman Mansfield Douglass III, a prominent figure in the Edgehill community. In 2001, the branch was renovated to include more technology and build upon the original concept of a community-focused location.
Edgehill Public Library
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The Edgehill Public Library opened in 1967 as one branch of a series of recently opened Nashville libraries, the first being the Howard Library in 1899. With the additional help of Andrew Carnegie's $100,000 donation in 1901 (as long as Nashville agreed to allocate $10,000 for annual maintenance), Nashville continued to grow its literary presence. The idea behind the Edgehill Public Library was to foster a community-based feel instead of the monument-type aesthetic of branches like the Main Library in downtown Nashville. The library is dedicated to Councilman Mansfield Douglass III, a prominent figure in the Edgehill community. In 2001, the branch was renovated to include more technology and build upon the original concept of a community-focused location.