Black History has a Home.

Save The Historic Boyd House

This early twentieth-century Edwardian style home has stood as a symbol of one of the most powerful narratives in this city’s history: the ongoing struggle of African Americans to make the transition from enslaved persons to full-fledged citizens in Nashville. The lives and careers of the house’s two occupants, Dr. Henry Allen and Georgia Bradford Boyd, impacted countless African Americans in this city and nation, as well as groups around the world.

The house, built in the 1930s, was designed by McKissack & McKissack, the first Black-owned architectural firm in the country. It was acquired by Fisk University on October 11, 1938. Located on Meharry Boulevard, the home sits on the university's property in North Nashville and is under Fisk’s management. It is currently listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Over the years, the Boyd House has suffered significant damage. The home is in dire need of repair and is facing the threat of demolition. R.H. Boyd Publishing Corp. and Fisk University have launched a nationwide campaign to raise $1.4 million to restore the Boyd House for its historic value, while simultaneously creating academic spaces, such as classrooms and a lecture hall, and opportunities to further the educational pursuits of students in the areas of business and entrepreneurship. We must act now before the Boyd House is demolished!

The Boyd House is owned by Fisk University. The Boyd Family and the R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation will not benefit from the proceeds of this campaign. Additional funds raised (exceeding the cost of renovations) will be allocated to facility maintenance and Boyd Endowment Fund initiatives (i.e. HBCU scholarships and community programming).