Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-27

THE LOCATION 0E THE FAz8
GROUNDS.
The COeEriII springs Track,

Inc CoekrfaA Springs Track
To the Editors Of the Union ssd AmeikaE.
The Directors Of the Agricultural and
Mechanical Association have yet under
consideration the question Of a proper
place for The State Fair Grounds 6rfhs
Central Division This is an, iIaportart
matter, and one which those 10 charge
should not determine without FIJI
knowledge Of the fsets. Several sites have
been offered, and their respective merits
have been vigorously urged BY those later
ested. The success Of such exhibitions
depends greatly upon the location Of the
grOuads-their accessibility from ihs city,
their supply of water and The topography.
Subscribers to the stock for the erection
| and equipment Of the buildings and sp-
| ptrtenances. should aeguaint themselves
fully before the final decision the ssr1es-
depend on the amount subscribed for tie
nri0upIace' ID dscuSial,
With your permission, therefore, We
will call attention to the CoskrH Springs
Tract
This comprises seventy acres, more or
less, situated two miles from the central
portion Of the city, on and between the
Church street and Cedar street tarnpikss.
The grounds lie on a level with the sum
nit of Capitol Hill, are beautifully undu-
lating, and are in the Southwestern pros
pect from that eminenes.
The Church street, Broad street and
Cedar street pixies lead directly to it, and
broad avenues connect the latter two pikes
with the FIRST, and afford pleasant aad
ready means of access. The Nashville
and Northwestern Railroad passes through
the tract at point mOst eonYeDisDt for the
deposit of material FOR exhibition, or for
visitors. A liberal charter for the exten-
sfon OF the Church street railroad to Cock
relPs Spring on the pike is in existence,
and the road could be easily constructed.
The avenues from the Broad street or
HillsborO, and Cedar street, or Charlotte
pixies pass Immediately by the tract. No
site presented offers equal advantages in.
this respect tE .E8
The grounds are admirably adapted-for
the location Of the central stand and an
Phltheaier and necessary out buildings and
stock stables. From the first, an entire
view Of the grounds should be commanded
and several natural elevations are afforded
for his purpose. Ihdeed, the topographi-
cal advantages Of the tract combine beauty
with utility and eORvenience beyond auv
other named; and will require compare
lively small outlay to make its natural
conformation as attractive az art Is possi-
bic to make fair ground.
OF water there Is an abundant and never
falling supply, CockrelPs spring and the
stream which it furnishes Is historic in
this region IL vas watering place for
the Indian tribes, and the first white set
ters. On this important score, the merits
Of this tract will not be disputed.
The necessary racing c0urses-a mile in
lepgth-cau be laid Of on the grounds,
with a view to be commanded from the
amphitheater throughout is eireuit
The tract is easily susceptible of drain
ng and is eligible in every respect for the
'bjeet contemplated. L. is nearer to the
,entre Of the city than any other offered;
{ is more readily accessible; it commands
! better view fand from the city.
10 addition to these natural snd &C
luired advantages, there is another and
important fact not to be overlooked, aDdin
giving their support by subscription TO
.ither Of the composing siiel, the citizens
If Nashville should pay especial atteation
o it. But one other location (Waikins',)
'et named, will benefit the city to the
anne extent, by requiring the large proper
ion Of visitors to the Fair to p8ss through.
The other sites are accessible BY railroads
md tnrnPikes on which parties can come
md return without entering the city at ali;
Ind ifany one Of these should be selected.
me ofthe chief benefits TO be derived from
he holding os the Central Division Fair at
will be lost TO our merchants
md dealers and ali Interested in the CITY.
WEsr NASHVILLE