City: Nashville
HODGE, Baxter James, architect; born September 3, 1859, Nashville, Tenn.; English descent; son of William Baxter and Sarah Ann (Harrison) HODGE; father, contractor; educated in Nashville public schools; acquired most of his technical knowledge of architecture by personal private study and in employ of architects; began early business career as contractor, being only candidate to pass examination required, was elected Inspector of Buildings for the city of Nashville in 1906; re-elected in 1908; appointed member of Board of Public Works of Nashville, 1909; promoter of Capital Boulevard of Nashville; architect for Commerce Building at Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897, being awarded highest premium of any design for buildings of the exposition, in open competition; married Annie Williamson JORDAN, December 29, 1881; member Lodge of Red Men; also member Nashville Board of Trade and Nashville Society of Architects; Democrat; member Baptist Church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
