A century ago, on July 31, 1915, a group of Arkansas militiamen raided a camp of bootleggers and other lawbreakers…
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I recently read that Tennessee Temple University of Chattanooga was closing after 69 years in operation. Tennessee Temple is merging…
What you thought you knew about Tennessee’s caves, rivers, borders and more Although Tennessee History for Kids’ focus is history…
A history of Tennessee town name changes and why they occurred By now, many people have heard that the Anderson…
Falcon Rest tours combine hands-on history with entertainment When Charlien McGlothin first set eyes on Falcon Rest nearly 25 years…
Two years ago, Tennessee History for Kids produced a poster that honored some of the state’s preserved historic buildings. Last…
When people think of the civil rights movement, they often think of Selma or Montgomery, Ala., Atlanta or Memphis. Maybe…
A sample of insults from Tennessee’s most hated governor — William Brownlow William Brownlow was the governor of Tennessee from…
Folklore follows this early pioneer through a dubious history Thomas Spencer left his mark on Middle Tennessee. He left large…
Massive historical project concludes with publication of third atlas of the Cumberland Settlements One of the greatest tragedies of history…