Project in the Spotlight
Some of our pages require Adobe Reader software. You can download it free here > Get Free Adobe Reader.From time to time, the ADA Compliance Division calls attention to projects that may provide guidance or examples concerning ADA issues faced by others.
This page shines the spotlight on the construction of the Public Square Plaza adjacent to the Courthouse downtown between Woodland Street and James Robertson Parkway.
Situated on the Woodland Street side of the Courthouse just off the west bank of the Cumberland River, the Plaza will provide Nashvillians with a large pleasant green space downtown that will include a substantial lawn, an interactive fountain, light wells, trees, reflective pools, seating areas, and other amenities.
The new Public Square Plaza will be in compliance with the ADA, welcoming anyone and everyone who lives, works, or visits downtown Nashville. Begun in early 2004, the it is expected to be ready for the public to use and enjoy in mid-summer of 2006.
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The entire construction area of the plaza. Photo taken from above and across Woodland Street. 3rd Avenue runs along the left side of the photo. 
Photo showing the plaza's orientation to Woodland Street, taken from above and behind the Courthouse. The edge of the dome of the Ben West Building is visible in the lower right, and the Cumberland River is just out of frame on the left. 
Closer look at the 3rd Avenue side of the plaza under construction. 3rd Avenue runs along left side of photo and the Courthouse is visible in upper right corner. 
Curb ramp at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Woodland Street. 
Accessible entrance to the plaza just to the south of the steps at the 3rd Avenue entrance. Note the curb ramp and the switchbacks. 
The 3rd Avenue entrance showing steps and the upper terminus of stairs and elevators that will serve the garage below the plaza. Visit Our Other Projects in the Spotlight
How to Contact Us
ADA Compliance Division
1417 Murfreesboro Road
PO Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300
Email contactADA@Nashville.gov
Phone (615) 862-8744
TTY (615) 862-8951
Fax (615) 862-6767
Relay Service 711
The State of Tennessee provides a relay service at 711 so people who use TTYs can have phone conversations with people who do not have TTYs.
This service is completely confidential, available to anyone 24 hours a day/7 days a week, for calls anywhere in the United States or its territories, at no charge to either person in the conversation.
Dialing 711 works whether or not the person placing the call is using a TTY, since operators who answer use voice and TTY.
Alternate numbers for the relay service
800-848-0298 Person with TTY calling someone without TTY.
800-848-0299 Person without TTY calling someone with TTY.
You may also use the relay service via the internet at
http://www.ip-relay.com/index.htm.
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