Spend a Day at David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg
A Day with Dan and Mary at David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg
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Visit Manchester
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On Sacred Ground: Visiting Old Stone Fort in Manchester
Manchester sits near the largest and most complex hilltop enclosure in the South, and many locals go a lifetime without discovering the beau
Tennessee Encyclopedia
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History of Tennessee's lost World War II Prisoner of War & Draftee Training Camp
Camp Forrest, at Tullahoma, was one of the largest U.S. Army training bases during World War II. The camp served as a training facility...
Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Music Roots of Winchester’s Diana Shore
Dinah Shore’s success quickly escalated. After entertaining the troops in World War II, she became a celebrity as television began…
Tennessee Encyclopedia
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Tennessee's Natchez Trace
From the port of Natchez on the Mississippi River, the Natchez Trace followed over 500 miles of intertwining Indian paths through...
Ryan P. French
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Giles Co. Chamber to Unveil New Civil War Trails Marker Recognizing Service of U.S. Colored Troops
Commemorate Pulaski’s Civil War history as we unveil an official Civil War Trails marker at Cave Springs Heritage Plaza today...
Becky Forkel
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The Old Rink Emporium: From Skating Rink to Boutique Shopping Experience
The Old Rink Emporium is located in a building that was originally built as a skating rink over 65 years ago.
Kate Forkel
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Bigfoot in South Central Tennessee?
Did you know that there are over 25 known Bigfoot sightings in South Central Tennessee? We have found three stories of Bigfoot...
Kate Forkel
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Minnie Pearl - The Star From Grinder's Switch
Heehaw star, Minnie Pearl, always spoke highly of her hometown- Grinder's Switch. Many people believed that this town was a figment of her
Amy Edmiston
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Antoinette Hall - Tennessee's Oldest Surviving Opera House
It was early 1868 and Pulaski, Tennessee, had just suffered a devastating fire to the east side of its public square.
Amy Edmiston
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Pretty Old Places: Lanier-Smith Farm Series Part 1
On a day in late May of 1838, Benjamin Bugg Lanier and his sweetheart Mary Polly Donelson were married in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Gabrielle Reed
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How Charlie Daniels’ Fiddle Ended Up at the Hickman County Chamber of Commerce
The media landscape has changed dramatically since the 1950s and 60s, but there was a time when local radio stations...
Elena Cawley
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Maury County is a History Enthuiest Dream
Step into the past and learn fascinating stories when you visit Maury County, Tennessee.
Tennessee Encyclopedia
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History: Bon Aqua Springs Resort
Bon Aqua Springs Resort, once the largest health spa and summer retreat in Middle Tennessee, was known as the “Queen of the Southern Spas”.
Amy Edmiston
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Pretty Old Places: The Homestead at Hardison Mill (Part 1)
I was given the opportunity to visit a piece of Columbia, Tennessee history. The Hardison Mill Farm.
Amy Edmiston
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Rural Bedford County Mansion full of amazing details
When I say this mansion is rural - I mean cow pastures, rolling hills, creeks, the whole nine. It's one you would never expect to find sitti
Debbie Smartt
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History of "Union Station" in Columbia
Did you know the Columbia Railway Depot was called “Union Station”? This Depot was completed in 1905.
Elena Cawley
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TRIVIA GAME: Find fun destinations in Maury County
From wine-tasting tours and breweries to music events and trivia, Maury County brims with entertainment experiences.
Amy Edmiston
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Pretty Old Places: Historic 1856 Train Bridge
Waaaaaaay down in Giles County, Tennessee (like almost to Alabama) lies an old train bridge over the Elk River. While it's not in use...
Amy Edmiston
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143 Year Old Strobel Home, from Hotel to Funeral Home to Today
It's time for another Bell Buckle history lesson! This beautiful place is now the Strobel Home, but has quite a history as being other thing
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