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John Shearer: Seeing And Hearing The ‘Inside’ Views Of Tivoli Restoration
Did you know that an unusual piece of paper from yesteryear was discovered in the Tivoli Theatre during the restoration, or that one local historian believes...
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Historic Sites and History at a glance
The 10 latest articles on Historic Sites and History come from 5 sources, published between Oct 26 and Nov 11. Most come from chattanoogan.com (6).
Organizations: UTC (2), Historic Lincoln Park Linda Moss Mines (2)
Places: Tennessee (5), County (4), Hamilton (3), Chattanooga (3), Knoxville (3), Rhode Island (2)
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Angel’s Hollow State Park Dedicated Amid Praises
On a small hilltop offering panoramic views of fields and ridges around it, the new Angel’s Hollow State Park in Sale Creek was dedicated Friday afternoon amid equally uplifted feelings of satisfaction. In fact, although such amenities as a visitor’s…
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Trained To Sweep The Slope Of The Mountain: The Moccasin Batteries And The Battles For Chattanooga
The location of the program is the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, near 201 Moccasin Bend Road. A “Special Program” sign will designate the parking area. Through October and November,... - Senators Akbari, Lamar To Lead Senate Democrats In… - State Of Emergency…
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A Knoxville WWII hero saved over 200 Jewish prisoners - and never spoke of it
Master Sgt. Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds was a World War II hero whose actions helped save the lives of around 200 Jewish servicemembers in 1944. The Knoxville native never spoke about what he did afterward − and was never honored for his bravery during…
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2 Chattanooga Landmarks To Be Demolished
Two once popular Chattanooga landmarks are set to be demolished. The city is expanding its on call demolition services contract with Tower Construction to take down the old Lamar's Restaurant and Motel on MLK Boulevard and the old Farmers Market…
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Hamilton County HERStory Museum Reopens In Partnership With RISE Chattanooga
Hamilton County HERStory Creative Immersive Archives Museum in partnership with RISE Chattanooga. The exhibition reopened on Saturday at 2424 Glass Street and will remain open through Dec. 30. - New Moore Road Bridge Named In Honor Of Business And… - Dade County High Principal…
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Rare WWII B-29 Bomber Doc Touches Down in Knoxville for Four Days
A piece of World War II history touched down at McGhee Tyson Airport on Wednesday, as the B-29 Superfortress known as Doc rolled onto the tarmac for a four-day visit that lets Knoxville-area residents walk through a bomber that almost no…
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Murfreesboro's downtown square could earn a spot on the National Register of Historic Places
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — Downtown Murfreesboro could soon earn a place in history — literally. Main Street Murfreesboro is working to get the city's downtown square added to the National Register of Historic Places, a designation that organizers say would bring national…
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Afton Pratt Details Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving Weather for East Tennessee
Afton Pratt said the Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving weather forecast calls for a sunny Thanksgiving Day in East Tennessee. The forecast appears in the Almanac's 2026 forecast map, giving people in East Tennessee a first look at holiday conditions for Nov.
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Tennessee State Parks Dedicates Buffalo River State Park
Tennessee State Parks dedicated Buffalo River State Park on Friday, formally welcoming 448 acres of rolling pastures and wooded hillsides in Wayne County along the scenic and biodiverse Buffalo River...
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