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Chakita Patterson, founder of United Street ToursBefore the pandemic, walking tours were a wonderful opportunity to explore the city, and a handful of them were focused on giving an in-depth understanding of the Black culture and history that is prevalent all throughout Nashville. Of course, COVID-19 has since put a halt on the walking tours â but that doesnât mean people canât partake in these learning experiences from home. Chakita Patterson, the founder of United Street Tours, is kicking off Black History Month with an online interactive event called âThe Black Experience: Nashville.â Itâs a curated event that allows participants to virtually visit historic spaces and hear about the narratives that are often omitted from Nashvilleâs history. Oftentimes it is these untold stories that stop people from having a complete and full perspective, but thanks to the work of Patterson and United Street Tours, this knowledge is