A century ago, on July 31, 1915, a group of Arkansas militiamen raided a camp of bootleggers and other lawbreakers…
Browsing: History
Bill Carey, columnist for The Tennessee Magazine and Tennessee history guy, shares little known facts from Tennessee history.
Most people do not know that there were prisoner-of-war camps in Tennessee during World War II. They were at Camp…
I have been doing this column for more than nine years, and this is the first time I have written…
I recently read that Tennessee Temple University of Chattanooga was closing after 69 years in operation. Tennessee Temple is merging…
I am not an expert on Memphis history. But I know someone who is. His name is Jimmy Ogle. He…
Those of us who write about history sometimes fall into the trap of making the same mistake someone else made.…
I talk to many knowledgeable people about Tennessee history. Perhaps no fact astonishes them more than the following: Joint Base…
What you thought you knew about Tennessee’s caves, rivers, borders and more Although Tennessee History for Kids’ focus is history…
Barrett, Egerton and Seigenthaler informed and inspired us I’m lucky to have met and befriended some amazing people. Unfortunately, three…
This month is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin — also known as the bloodiest five hours in…