Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Tennessee

Let the bells peal!

There are 2 places in Appalachia where you can hear an authentic peal of the churchbells: Univ of the South & St James’ Episcopal Church.

It’s no church I’ve had sight of here in Knoxville where the ones coming in and out ain’t dressed up fit to kill.

Perhaps you thought the Wildcats vs Vols football rivalry is a recent phenomenon?

Elizabeth Crozier French founded and served as president of the Knoxville Equal Suffrage Society. She was a leader of National Women’s Party.

Home of synchronous fireflies. But in the early 30s Elkmont, TN’s nature display was outshone by political sparks flying in all directions.

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