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Image 1 of 1: After years of jumping around, Nettie Langston Napier (1861-1938) found a permanent location for a day home club at 618 Fourth Avenue South in 1907. The club provided childcare, meals, education, and healthcare for children of poor, working African American mothers. Napier appointed a vice president for each of the city’s wards, each responsible for soliciting funds and donations. The wife of prominent banker, lawyer and public figure James C. Napier (1845-1940), Napier was a talented musician, avid social activist, and dedicated historic preservationist.
After years of jumping around, Nettie Langston Napier (1861-1938) found a permanent location for a day home club at 618 Fourth Avenue South in 1907. The club provided childcare, meals, education, and healthcare for children of poor, working African American mothers. Napier appointed a vice president for each of the city’s wards, each responsible for soliciting funds and donations. The wife of prominent banker, lawyer and public figure James C. Napier (1845-1940), Napier was a talented musician, avid social activist, and dedicated historic preservationist.

After years of jumping around, Nettie Langston Napier (1861-1938) found a permanent location for a day home club at 618 Fourth Avenue South in 1907. The club provided childcare, meals, education, and healthcare for children of poor, working African American mothers. Napier appointed a vice president for each of the city’s wards, each responsible for soliciting funds and donations. The wife of prominent banker, lawyer and public figure James C. Napier (1845-1940), Napier was a talented musician, avid social activist, and dedicated historic preservationist.

Nettie Napier Day Home Club

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After years of jumping around, Nettie Langston Napier (1861-1938) found a permanent location for a day home club at 618 Fourth Avenue South in 1907. The club provided childcare, meals, education, and healthcare for children of poor, working African American mothers. Napier appointed a vice president for each of the city’s wards, each responsible for soliciting funds and donations. The wife of prominent banker, lawyer and public figure James C. Napier (1845-1940), Napier was a talented musician, avid social activist, and dedicated historic preservationist.

Title Nettie Napier Day Home Club
Creator Nashville Historical Foundation
Author Jessica Reeves, Staff; 2018
Date c.1907-1938
Address 618 Fourth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37219
Type Former Site of Building
Coverage Area 1
Source Nettie Napier, founder
Contributor Mrs. J.B. Boseley; Dr. Josie Wells; Mrs. Carter; Dr. R.F. Boyd; Mr. J.C. Napier; Miss May Spencer; Dr. E.B. Jefferson; Mr. J.W. Grant; Mr. Samuel Crockett; Mr. H.T. Green; Mrs. Ella Smith; Miss Lillie A. Banks. Rev. Preston Taylor; Castner-Knott
Subject African Americans; Civic Organizations; Downtown; Health and Disease; New South; Race and Ethnicity
Keywords Buildings, Child Care, Children, Day Home, Healthcare, Women's Club Movement, Nettie Napier Day Home Club
Rights CC BY-NC 4.0