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Urban directories (Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga)

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Directories catch renters and workers that deed books miss.

After the late 19th century, city directories densify urban identity. Use them with ward maps and newspapers. Start hubs: Davidson, Shelby, Knox, Hamilton.