East Branch
206 Gallatin Road
Nashville, TN 37206
615.862.5860

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Located in the heart of East Nashville, about one mile from I-24, at the intersection of North 11th St. and Gallatin Rd., East Branch Library is across the street from East Literature Magnet School. Free parking is available behind the building.

Bus Routes
#20, 26

Branch Information

• Programs & Events
  
• Storyhours
• Holiday Closures
• Public Computers: Yes
• Public Internet: Yes
• Wireless Internet: Yes
• Multilingual Materials: No
• Meeting Rooms: 50 person meeting room
• Group Study Rooms: No
• Copy Machines: Yes
• Restrooms: Yes
• Book drop: Yes, located on the N. 11th St. side of building.
• Public Parking: Parking lot - free

Branch History
The fourth of the original Carnegie libraries in Nashville, East was praised as an "architectural gem" when it opened on May 8, 1919. Having survived floods and tornadoes, East was beautifully restored in 2000 to reverse modern renovations made in the 1960s. The building features a limestone exterior, a marble foyer, large chandeliers, oak tables and chairs and many other special features. East Branch is a Metro Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The North Branch is the only other surviving Carnegie public library building in Nashville.