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Welcome to Tennessee Roads, the historical podcast about the southern Appalachian mountains. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the rich history, culture, and traditions of this beautiful region. From the music of the mountains to the stories of its people, Tennessee Roads will take you on a fascinating and informative adventure. So if you're a history buff, a lover of the outdoors, or simply curious about this unique part of the country, tune in to Tennessee Roads podcast and discover the hidden gems of the Southern Appalachian mountains.

Dive into the captivating autobiography of David (Davy) Crockett, penned just two years before his heroic stand at the Alamo in March 1836. This personal narrative, brought to life by Bill2147, offers an intimate glimpse into the adventures and thoughts of one of Americas legendary frontiersmen.

WVLT News sat down with the men and women involved in the first-of-its-kind investigation into former Gov. Ray Blanton and the scandal that stained his administration.

Join me on a journey through Tennessee's mysterious and haunted past! Each season will be comprised of ten episodes you don't want to miss. You'll hear about some of the volunteer state's more famous and lesser known hauntings, and learn the local lore behind the legend. I am your host, Lyle Russell, and this is Tennessee Ghosts and Legends!

Every town has a story. If we re-examine those stories, can we find a better path forward? On Tomorrow Town, Tennessee we are telling the stories of the people who call the Tennessee Valley home with a specific emphasis on military veterans.If you really pay attention, can you find answers that have been hiding in plain sight all along? Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.

The battle of Hartsville has been called by many the "Most successfully executed Calvary raid of the war between the states". While the number of troops engaged in this battle was comparatively small, the Confederate victory was so complete and decisive in military tactic that news of the battle was reported across the country by nearly 70 newspapers. In fact, the Battle of Hartsville attracted the attention of President Abraham Lincoln, who sent a telegram to the commanding senior general stationed in Nashville asking, "Who was responsible for the disaster at Hartsville?". It was due to the ...

Hard Aground brings together three intertwined stories documenting the US Navy's strategic and materiel evolution from the end of Civil War through the First World War. The first story focuses on the reconstruction of the US Navy following the swift and near-total dismantling of the Union Navy infrastructure after the Civil War. Jampoler argues that the federal government discovered that the fleet requested by the navy, and paid for by Congress, was the wrong fleet.

Samuel “Sam” Rush Watkins (June 26, 1839 – July 20, 1901) was a noted Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. He is known today for his memoir Company Aytch: Or, a Side Show of the Big Show, often heralded as one of the best primary sources about the common soldier's Civil War experience....Sam’s writing style is quite engaging and skillfully captures the pride, misery, glory, and horror experienced by the common foot soldier. Watkins is often featured and quoted in Ken Burns’ 1990 documentary titled The Civil War.