Carousel of Time -- Tennessee Fox Trot

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	Mr. Fox Trot Artist Red Grooms named the carousel and one of its characters, Mr. Fox Trot, for the ballroom dance made popular in the 1940s and for the slow, mixed gait of a horse as it trots with its forelegs and paces with its hind legs.
	Everly Brothers: Don (1937 - ), Phil (1939 - ) The Everly Brothers have been called one of the most influential duos in the history of recorded music. Don and Phil Everly were raised in a family of folk and country performers from Kentucky and moved with their family to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1953. Four years later, the Everly Brothers signed with Cadence Records and released "Bye Bye Love," a record that sold over two million copies and launched their legendary career.
	William Strickland (1788-1854) Strickland was born in Navesink, New Jersey and moved to Philadelphia with his family, where at the age of 14 he became an apprentice to the renowned architect Benjamin Latrobe. Strickland opened his own architectural firm and designed a large number of Philadelphia's public buildings. He was one of the premier U.S. architects when he came to Nashville in 1845 to construct the state capitol building. While in Nashville, he also designed James K. Polk's tomb and The Downtown Presbyterian Church. His Greek revival-style design for the state capitol building is considered one of his finest works. Strickland died before the capitol was completed and was buried, according to his wishes, in the building's northeast corner.
	Goo-Goo Boy The Goo-Goo cluster was America's first combination candy bar, made of caramel, marshmallow, fresh roasted peanuts and milk chocolate. This creative concoction made the Standard Candy Company a household name in the South.
	Lulu Naff (1875-1960) Lulu Clay Naff managed the Ryman Auditorium for over 50 years, turning what started as a church into one of the top entertainment venues of the South. Out of the many performers who graced the stage, Naff's all-time favorite was John McCormack, the great lyric tenor. She even placed a second mortgage on her home to bring McCormick to the Ryman in 1916. Over the years, Naff faithfully collected autographed photos, playbills and programs of those who performed at the Ryman. Her collection is now under the care of the Nashville Public Library.
	Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States, a distinguished statesman, and a hero of the War of 1812. Jackson built The Hermitage, located 12 miles from downtown Nashville, for his beloved wife, Rachel Donelson Jackson.
	Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994) A Clarksville native, Wilma Rudolph overcame childhood polio to become an Olympian at the age of 16. She won a bronze medal in the 1956 Olympics and, four years later, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track. Wilma Rudolph was a member of the Tennessee State University Tigerbelles, the renowned women's track team.
	Uncle Dave Macon (1870-1951) Uncle Dave Macon was nearly 50 years old when his unique banjo style, vast repertoire of songs, and comedic flare led to performances across the country. In 1925, he became the Grand Ole Opry's first star and continued to entertain audiences there until three weeks before his death at the age of 81. Uncle Dave Macon was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966.
	Dr. R.H. Boyd (1843-1922) Dr. Richard Henry Boyd, born a slave in Mississippi, attended Bishops College in Texas where he trained for the ministry. In 1896, he moved to Nashville and established the National Baptist Publishing Board, the first religious publishing company owned by an African American.
	Chet Atkins (1924 - 2001) Legendary guitarist and Music Row industry leader, Chet Atkins was the most recorded solo instrumentalist in music history. His artistry can be heard on the records of Elvis Presley, Kitty Wells, The Everly Brothers, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and dozens of others. He won numerous awards, including 14 Grammys and 9 CMA, and helped shape the sound of both country music and rock-n-roll.
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