Walls for Women Documentary to Debut this Saturday, March 20
The virtual global premiere for Walls for Women, a Colin Shuran’s documentary, will debut this Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. CDT.
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The Lynchburg Times
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Lexie Phillips makes history as Jack Daniel’s first female assistant distiller
Jack Daniel’s makes history today by naming Lexie Phillips as it’s first female Assistant Distiller. The move makes her the first woman...
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?
Ryan P. French
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Distilling a weekend trip in Tennessee
Each year over 300,000 people make the pilgrimage to Lynchburg, Tennessee, and the Jack Daniels Distillery.
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.
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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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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Black History Month in Tennessee
This month we will celebrate the accomplishments, the courage, and the impact that black Tennesseans have had on the world.
TWRA Newsroom
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2020-21 TWRA Winter Trout Stocking Program Underway
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has begun its 2020-21 winter trout stocking schedule. TWRA plans to release approximately 75,000...
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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