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Nat D. Williams
326 Beale St., Memphis,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 8' 22.19226",
-90° 3' 1.203588"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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In 1948, Nat D. Williams became the first black radio announcer in Memphis when he began broadcasting for WDIA. He was a co-founder of the Cotton Makers Jubilee and is credited with giving the celebration its name. A history teacher in the Memphis City schools, Williams was best known for Amateur Night on Beale Street, which he began in 1935 at the Old Palace Theater. Williams was also a columnist for the Memphis World.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Nat D. Williams Historical Marker Location Map, Memphis, Tennessee Map
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