Nat D. Williams - 4E 104 - Memphis, Tennessee - Tennessee Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Nat D. Williams

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. ~ text of marker

Marker Name: Nat D. Williams Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Person Marker Number: 4E-104 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission

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