A day trip to one of Tennessee's parks near Memphis has historical significance, as the site of one of the most controversial ...

Lynn Walker Gendusa grew up with Bobby Ray, who would go on to fight in Vietnam. She honors his willingness to sacrifice his ...

Memorial Day became an official holiday in 1971, but it started in 1868 as Decoration Day. It began as an effort to remember ...

A relatively unknown story of one Tennessean's tale of wartime volunteerism during World War I could have landed him in legal trouble. Most who have a smattering of knowledge of Tennessee military ...

Anderson County in Tennessee has a rich history dating back to the 1790s. The county’s records archivist is tasked with preserving and sharing this history.

Sam Houston spoke fluent Cherokee and English, elevating him to the role of liaison between the Cherokees and the United States. At the “Lunch and Learn” May 20, Jay Hannah, historian and Cherokee ...

Granny was all about tradition, duty, and honor. Without the sacred traditions of the families and the elders who came before ...

Whether you're a music lover, outdoor adventurer, history buff or just looking to head out of town, here are 10 ideas for ...

Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War. Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War. The Civil War is ...

Fred Atchley, R-Sevierville, and Sen. Tom Hatcher, R-Maryville, have secured $500,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee. This funding is intended to assist those living with epilepsy ...

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Tennessee Saturday morning, with reports of shaking felt as far south as Atlanta. The epicenter of the quake was about 12 miles outside of Greenback ...