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Bonnaroo Announces Surprise Merch Pop-Up Shop on the Farm starting this weekend

Ryan P. French

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Bonnaroo Announces Surprise Merch Pop-Up Shop on the Farm starting this weekend

Want to score some vintage Bonnaroo merch or maybe even a brand new, limited edition t-shirt? Well, you’re in luck!

Pulaski's Hidden Gem, the Giles County Court House

Ryan P. French

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Pulaski's Hidden Gem, the Giles County Court House

As we journey through the city exploring all of the “hidden gems” and small businesses to support, today we are bursting with excitement...

Lewisburg Tennessee was supposed to be the seat of Cannon County. Wait, what? Yes, it's true.

Ryan P. French

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Lewisburg Tennessee was supposed to be the seat of Cannon County. Wait, what? Yes, it's true.

Here is a unique look at the Marshall County Courthouse, but did you know it should be the Cannon County Courthouse?

The story of Jack Daniel and Nearest Green

Ryan P. French

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The story of Jack Daniel and Nearest Green

After the American Civil War, Jack bought Call's still and hired Nearest, now a free man, to become Jack Daniel's first Master Distiller.

James Thomas Bridgeforth's amazing impact on education in Tennessee

Ryan P. French

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James Thomas Bridgeforth's amazing impact on education in Tennessee

James Thomas Bridgeforth was educated in Giles County, Tennessee and at A&I State College. In the early 1900's he became interested in secur

African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman

Tennessee Encyclopedia

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African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman

African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman was born to William and Alice Lowery in Nashvill

Elena Cawley

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Would you like some ‘aigs’?

Cracker Barrel has welcomed guests for over 50 years, and the restaurant in Manchester was one of the first stores to open its doors.

Tennessee Encyclopedia

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Shelbyville's Historic Gilliland House

Shelbyville's historic Gilliland House is a unique vernacular stone building completed by James S. "Jim" Gilliland.

William Edmondson, first African American artist to have an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art

Ryan P. French

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William Edmondson, first African American artist to have an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art

Few folk artists can claim the widespread recognition by the world of fine art that William Edmondson achieved during his lifetime.

Ryan P. French

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8 Mile Eagle Point Loop Trail now open

We are excited to announce, our 8 Mile Eagle Point Loop trail is now open, and ready for your enjoyment!

State Museum extends exhibition exploring women’s suffrage in TN

The Lynchburg Times

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State Museum extends exhibition exploring women’s suffrage in TN

The Tennessee State Museum announced this week that Ratified! Tennessee Women and the Right to Vote will extend its run through September 26

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Caldonia Fackler "Cal" Johnson

Tennessee Encyclopedia

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Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Caldonia Fackler "Cal" Johnson

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Cal Johnson was born to Cupid and Harriet Johnson in Knoxville on October 14, 1844. The Johnson family, slav

American Watercolor Society show coming back to Tullahoma Fine Arts Center

The Lynchburg Times

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American Watercolor Society show coming back to Tullahoma Fine Arts Center

It’s a historic, prestigious watercolor show and the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center will be one of six museums and art centers to host it. On...

Take a step back in time and enjoy Ethridge's Amish Country

Ryan P. French

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Take a step back in time and enjoy Ethridge's Amish Country

Passing through one of Tennesse's most well known Amish Communities in Tennessee!

Tennessee Encyclopedia

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Blues icon, Leroy Carr

One of the most influential blues artists of the twentieth century, Leroy Carr was born in Nashville around 1905.

Tennessee Encyclopedia

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McKissack and McKissack Architects

The McKissack and McKissack architectural tradition dates back to the first Moses McKissack (1790-1865) of the West African Ashanti tribe, w

Tennessee Encyclopedia

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Dr. William Key and "Beautiful Jim Key"

William Key, nineteenth-century veterinarian and horse trainer, was born a slave in Winchester and took the name of his owner, William Key,

Three Tennessee Waterfalls within a ten mile stretch

Ryan P. French

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Three Tennessee Waterfalls within a ten mile stretch

Three amazing waterfalls separated by less than a 10 miles drive between Manchester and Tullahoma Tennessee.

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