City of Atlanta History
What was Atlanta’s original name?
Terminus, a reference to the southern terminus of the Western & Atlantic Railroad.
What suburban neighborhood is Atlanta’s first planned suburb?
Inman Park.
What is the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in America?
The Atlanta Braves, 1871 ‘Beaneaters’, club move to Milwaukee in 1953, then to Atlanta in 1966.
What rapper coined the term ‘Trap Music’ in his/her 2003 album, ‘Trap Muzik’?
TI
In what year was Tyler Perry Studios founded?
2006.
What icon of the civil rights movement was born on Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue in 1928?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Which historically black neighborhood did Herman Russell construct and build his first home?
Summerhill.
What year did the Atlanta Falcons FIRST make the playoffs?
1978.
What was the Royal Peacock original name?
Historic Sweet Auburn’s Top Hat Club; welcomed performers like Aretha Franklin, James Brown.
What Georgia Governor signed into law the Entertainment Industry Investment Act?
Sonny Perdue (May 2008), 20% tax credit for filming in Georgia.
What Georgia politician was a Freedom Rider, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and a keynote speaker at the 1963 March on Washington?
Georgia 5th District Congressman John Lewis.
What Atlanta neighborhood was home to the men responsible for the maintenance of the rail lines and locomotives?
Because the neighborhood was home to “mechanics,” it soon became known as Mechanicsville.
Who owns the Atlanta Hawks?
Anthony ‘Tony’ Ressler
Who is known for being Atlanta’s FIRST rapper?
Mojo, ‘Battmann, Let Mojo Handle it’
Where was Avengers: Endgame filmed?
Pinewood Studios (2019).
Which Atlanta University owes its origins to Asa G. Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Co.?
Emory University, In 1914, Candler pledged $1million towards the university’s endowment.
When did the West End officially become part of Atlanta?
1894
Who was the first player that Atlanta United signed?
Alexander Tambakis, Goalkeeper.
What was Atlanta’s FIRST Hip-Hop station?
Hot 97.5
What annual Atlanta event is hosted to showcase features, documentaries, and short films from around the world?
The Atlanta Film Festival.
Which Atlanta university got its start on April 11, 1881, in the basement of Atlanta’s Friendship Baptist Church with $100 and 11 students?
Spelman College.
How many neighborhoods make up Atlanta?
242
Who lit the Olympic Flame in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta?
Muhammad Ali.
What music museum is located at the intersection of MLK Jr and Northside drives?
Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame; soon to call home Grammy Music Museum.
Where was the Creative Industries Grant Fund Awarding ceremony held?
Mann Robinson Studios (Westside).