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

Category: Tennessee

ETSU Center hopes to clarify Appalachian misconceptions

The Center for Appalachian Studies & Services, & The Appalachian Project are on a mission to change America’s misconceptions on Appalachia.

Ghost towns? Gold rush settlements of the Old West, right? But Appalachia has her own version of ghost towns, and they are plentiful.

A one-of-a-kind museum exhibit on Appalachian Children’s Literature opens in Knoxville. The pride in its children’s literature is very clear.

John Norris Brown’s new book, ‘Harriman (Images of America)’ presents a photographic history of Harriman, TN, a temperance town.

When she arrived in the city of Knoxville, Confederate spy Belle Boyd’s celebrity status preceded her; she was sought out by a large crowd.

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Laura Kramer Salmans on Harry “Pop” Kramer: A Voice for Community
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David Doerr on Tapping Oil at the Roots of a Family Tree

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