The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (previously called the Shelby Street Bridge or Shelby Avenue Bridge) is a truss bridge that spans the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. The bridge spans 3,150 ft and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. The bridge was the first in North America to have concrete arched trusses. In 1998 the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge was admitted to the National Register of Historic Places, due mainly to the unique truss design. Declared to be in "poor" condition in 1992, the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in 1998. As part of the bridge's renovation for pedestrian use, an extensive new lighting system was installed. The bridge was refurbished and includes an elevator, ramps, and stairways. The bridge has a center lane that is 15 feet across to accommodate bicycles. On each side of the bicycle lane are 10-foot-wide elevated boardwalk-style sidewalks. The bridge includes four scenic pedestrian overlooks that, in the metal of the railing, have artistic renderings of the history of life on the Cumberland River. The bridge is dramatically lit at night.—Wikipedia
Cumberland Park is East Nashville's newest park. It took shape along the east bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville. The park sits just south of Nissan Stadium, between the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Bridge. It also includes the former Nashville Bridge Co. building now the Nashville River Front Bridge Building Event Spaces immediately adjacent to the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Originally built in 1908, the modernized building is now a premier events space with many customizable areas, including a rooftop patio with a one-of-a-kind view of Nashville, perfect for weddings, private dinners, corporate events, concerts, and holiday parties. The area was once a high industrial and factory based river bank that was easily accessible to ships.—Wikipedia
Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the state of Tennessee. The city is located on the Cumberland River and is the 23rd most-populous city in the United States. Named for Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, the city was founded in 1779. The city grew quickly due to its strategic location as a port on the Cumberland River and, in the 19th century, a railroad center. A major center for the music industry, especially country music, Nashville is commonly known as "Music City". It is also home to numerous colleges and universities, including Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Fisk University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Lipscomb University, and is sometimes referred to as "Athens of the South" due to the large number of educational institutions. Cumberland Park is East Nashville's newest park. It took shape along the east bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville. The park sits just south of Nissan Stadium, between the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Bridge. The area was once a high industrial and factory based river bank that was easily accessible to ships.—Wikipedia—This image was processed as an HDR (High Dynamic Range) composition.
