February 22, 2025
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1st Amendment/Free Expression Education History Schools/Education

Honoring George Washington’s 293rd Birthday & Wilbur the Pig’s Legacy at AMERICA 250! Kickoff

Murfreesboro, TN – The Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapter, NSDAR, cordially invites you to the Rutherford County kickoff of AMERICA 250! at the Batey Farm (5331 Baker Rd., Murfreesboro). It is at 2:00PM this Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2025. Learn about the semi-quincentennial of the American Revolution; a salute to George Washington’s 293rd birthday, and remembrance

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Adventure History

Abandoned Theme Park – Ghost Town in the Sky

*Originally published in the Abandoned Central It was a rainy morning back in 2018. We arrived at the theme park just before sunrise, after driving several hours through the night from Atlanta. When we arrived, the fog was rolling in fast and it looked like it was going to storm bad. There were trail cams

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Adventure History Schools/Education Tennessee Highways and Byways

Elkmont, Tennessee: The Hidden Ghost Town Preserved by Time and Nature

Elkmont, Tennessee, is known for many things. Part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s one of the largest and busiest campgrounds in the park, with access to Little River and Jakes Creek and the trailheads for numerous hiking trails. The stunning 80ft Laurel Falls is a short hike away. In May and June,

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Education History Politics Schools/Education

Thrift Store Treasure: Michael Sparks’ $2 Declaration Purchase Brings $477,650 at Auction

A rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence was sold at auction for $477,650 by a man who found it last year in a Nashville thrift store for $2.48. From Thrift Store Treasure to Fortune: Declaration Copy’s Amazing Journey A Nashville music technician’s $2.48 thrift store gamble turned into a life-changing windfall when his

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Adventure Business Conversations with Mike Sparks WGNS Radio 100.5 FM 101.9 FM 1450 AM Faith History Leaving a Legacy Life Style

Tennessee’s Renaissance Man Charles Jones ‘Redefined the American Dream in Tennessee’

The Story of Charles Robert Jones: A Life of Purpose In the depths of the Great Depression, on a humble tenant farm in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Charles Robert Jones entered the world on June 21, 1930. His arrival coincided with one of America’s most challenging periods – a time that would shape not only his character

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History Leaving a Legacy Politics Tennessee Highways and Byways

Ernie John’s Life ‘Made a Positive Impact’ on Rutherford County

Ernie Johns Life ‘Made a Positive Impact’ on Rutherford County When I was around 27 or 28 years old, I vividly remember asking Sally Walls, whom I considered a mentor, about the late Mr. Ernie Johns. Growing up next door to Sally, I had always admired her remarkable career as the first female police chief

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Conversations with Mike Sparks WGNS Radio 100.5 FM 101.9 FM 1450 AM Education Faith History

Cemetery Community School Should be Saved: Why it Matters

Preserving History: Edith Moore’s Vision for Cemetery Community and Old School I was pleased to see Scott Broden’s recent article highlighting my friend Edith Moore and her dedication to preserving Black history and the cemetery community. On December 2, 2024, Edith Ann Clark Moore stood at the former African-American Cemetery School, sharing her aspirations to

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Action Adventure History Life Style

An Unlikely Refuge: The Burkharts’ Unique Shelter During Their Pioneering Journey

8 The sycamore wasn’t just an ordinary tree; it had two large hollowed forks, which Burkhart skillfully transformed to serve his family’s needs. He cut one fork off and covered it with clapboards to seal off part of the living space, while the other fork was fashioned into a chimney and fireplace, creating a functional

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