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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]