Nashville City Cemetery Association

06/19/2026

Tune in to channel 5 this evening to see a Juneteenth story featuring our new memorial bench with site manager Bryan Gilley.

06/19/2026

Good morning, all!! Join us on June 28 at noon for Descendents Day to honor those who came before us.

We invite all Descendants, Relatives, and Friends of anyone buried in Nashville City Cemetery to attend, share stories, and pay tribute to their history. Don't miss this chance to connect and celebrate your shared Nashville heritage!

RSVP now on Eventbrite:

Join us for a day of rememberance, fellowship, and celebration!

06/19/2026

A moving moment to close a meaningful day—Revolutionary War era reenactor plays Taps at the conclusion of the Ann and John Cockrill burial site rededication.

A fitting tribute and a perfect ending to a wonderful ceremony.

Fort Nashborough DAR Nashville, Tennessee

06/19/2026

On June 7 we witnessed the rededication of Ann and John Cockrill’s historic tomb covers at the City Cemetery. This event was made possible through the dedication and generosity of the Fort Nashborough Chapter, DAR.
Here's some photos from the day:

Photo 1:
Ann and John Cockrill’s box tomb covers draped in black, awaiting their rededication—a moment to honor their memory and legacy.

Photo 2:
The newly unveiled tomb covers reveal the beautiful restoration work, made possible by the generosity of the Fort Nashborough Chapter, DAR.

Photo 3:
Ann Crecelius, Regent of the Fort Nashborough Chapter, NSDAR, places flowers on Ann Cockrill’s tomb cover, joined by fellow chapter members in tribute.

Fort Nashborough DAR Nashville, Tennessee

06/19/2026

Watch the opening moments of the rededication ceremony for the Ann and John Cockrill burial site, held on June 7, hosted by the Fort Nashborough DAR Nashville, Tennessee .

We apologize for the delay in sharing this video and upcoming photos. A technical issue prevented earlier posting, but we are happy to finally share the day with you.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Board member Jacobia Dowell alongside almost two thousand bearing names of enslaved people buried in the cemetery.

06/17/2026