Immediately after World War II, a pair of nationally publicized riots in Tennessee foreshadowed huge changes that would happen in…
Browsing: History Lesson
This summer, I researched and wrote four new “Tennessee History for Kids” booklets. In the process, I found some remarkable…
During the first six months of this year, a committee assigned by the Tennessee Department of Education wrote a new…
The Nashville Unionist and his glorious flag: Captain William Driver’s large American flag, handmade for the captain by the ladies of…
If Cornelia hadn’t gotten on that plane, she would have stayed in Tennessee for the rest of her life. She…
Two years ago, Tennessee History for Kids produced a poster that honored some of the state’s preserved historic buildings. Last…
When people think of the civil rights movement, they often think of Selma or Montgomery, Ala., Atlanta or Memphis. Maybe…
A sample of insults from Tennessee’s most hated governor — William Brownlow William Brownlow was the governor of Tennessee from…
Folklore follows this early pioneer through a dubious history Thomas Spencer left his mark on Middle Tennessee. He left large…
David Crockett’s saga filled with interesting history Like many people of my generation, I grew up aware of the legend…