Tennessee transplant: East Tennessee Civil Rights Leader Avon Rollins Sr.
While many are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, other civil rights leaders, such as East Tennessean Avon Rollins Sr., also …
While many are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, other civil rights leaders, such as East Tennessean Avon Rollins Sr., also …
The largest statue in Knoxville, Tennessee, sits on a hill at the entrance of Morningside Park. At 13 feet, the statue is in the likeness …
Normally, I would expect to find elephants in Africa or Asia, but Tennessee happens to be home to one of the largest elephant safe-havens in …
Thistle Farms was founded in 1997 in Nashville, Tennessee, by Rev. Becca Stevens with the mission to “help women survivors heal and reclaim their lives …
While studying sociology, I learned about Highlander: The Movement School in New Market, Tennessee. The center was founded in 1932 by “Myles Horton, Don West, …
Many know Tennessee is “The Volunteer State” because of its willingness to send soldiers to the War of 1812. Still, Tennessee continues its legacy of …
Although we are already well into January, I wanted to share some ways we celebrate the New Year in East Tennessee. In addition, I want …
The Appalachian region is known for its folklore and marked cultural distinctiveness. It is especially true at Christmas, as our mountain towns are drenched in …
It is not just Dollywood that sparkles and glimmers with Christmas lights and festive cheer during the holiday season. The entire town of Pigeon Forge …
“I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but I am an earthling,” poet Nikki Giovanni says in her documentary, “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.” …