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Experience Tennessee
Experience Tennessee
Experience Tennessee
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Distilling a weekend trip in Tennessee
Each year over 300,000 people make the pilgrimage to Lynchburg, Tennessee, and the Jack Daniels Distillery.

Ryan P. French
4 min read


The story of Jack Daniel and Nearest Green
After the American Civil War, Jack bought Call's still and hired Nearest, now a free man, to become Jack Daniel's first Master Distiller.

Ryan P. French
2 min read


James Thomas Bridgeforth's amazing impact on education in Tennessee
James Thomas Bridgeforth was educated in Giles County, Tennessee and at A&I State College. In the early 1900's he became interested in secur

Ryan P. French
1 min read


African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman
African American business leader in cosmetology and civil rights activist Eva Lowery Bowman was born to William and Alice Lowery in Nashvill

Tennessee Encyclopedia
2 min read


Would you like some ‘aigs’?
Cracker Barrel has welcomed guests for over 50 years, and the restaurant in Manchester was one of the first stores to open its doors.

Elena Cawley
2 min read


Wayne County Announces "Car B Que" Event in May
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced a new event for May of 2021. More details to be announced soon.

Ryan P. French
1 min read


Shelbyville's Historic Gilliland House
Shelbyville's historic Gilliland House is a unique vernacular stone building completed by James S. "Jim" Gilliland.

Tennessee Encyclopedia
2 min read


Deford Bailey, first African American to win fame in the field of country music as well as blues
DeFord Bailey, a virtuoso harmonica player who won fame on the early Grand Ole Opry, has a more significant place in history as the first

Tennessee Encyclopedia
3 min read


J&G continues to be stable force in the community
By: Hunter Hobbs & Elena Cawley (Manchester Times) A lot has changed in Manchester since 1972. Businesses have moved on, parks have been...

Elena Cawley
2 min read


William Edmondson, first African American artist to have an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art
Few folk artists can claim the widespread recognition by the world of fine art that William Edmondson achieved during his lifetime.

Ryan P. French
3 min read
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