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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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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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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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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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