The capital of this state is named for General Francis Nash
[DOC] [TLE] Nashville | Tennessee, United States | Britannica.com [PAR] Nashville, also called Nashville-Davidson, city, capital (1843) of Tennessee, U.S. 
... at the site and named for American Revolutionary War general Francis Nash,... [DOC] [TLE] Important Events in Nashville Tennesee | Historic Travellers Rest [PAR] Enjoy looking back at the important events in Nashville, Tennessee's history with 
... established Fort Nashborough, named for Francis Nash, a brigadier general in 
... Tennessee resulted in Nashville holding the first title of state capital in 1812.