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
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Conference Center
Conference Center
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.
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!
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
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
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...
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,
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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