The Arcade opened in 1903 as Nashville’s first enclosed shopping area, meeting the demands of business owners and consumers alike. For the first time, customers did not have to worry about rain, traffic, and dirty streets when shopping, and the design allowed for more businesses to open within the space. There were two primary areas of the structure: the street level promenade and the second story mezzanine. When it opened, forty business including bakeries, jewelers, fruit sellers, and novelty shops opened their doors to shoppers. After a period of disrepair, the Acade became the center of Fifth Avenue of the Arts with over fifteen galleries located in the building as of 2019. Other tenants include shops, restaurants, and the historic Peanut Shop. The Arcade was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as part of the Fifth Avenue Historic District.
The Arcade
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The Arcade opened in 1903 as Nashville’s first enclosed shopping area, meeting the demands of business owners and consumers alike. For the first time, customers did not have to worry about rain, traffic, and dirty streets when shopping, and the design allowed for more businesses to open within the space. There were two primary areas of the structure: the street level promenade and the second story mezzanine. When it opened, forty business including bakeries, jewelers, fruit sellers, and novelty shops opened their doors to shoppers. After a period of disrepair, the Acade became the center of Fifth Avenue of the Arts with over fifteen galleries located in the building as of 2019. Other tenants include shops, restaurants, and the historic Peanut Shop. The Arcade was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as part of the Fifth Avenue Historic District.