February 23, 2025
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Tennessee Highways and Byways

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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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 Business Politics Tennessee Highways and Byways

The Widening of Jefferson Pike: ‘An Issue We Can all Agree On’

Improvements to Jefferson Pike: A Long Awaited Road Widening Why It Matters—It’s personal for me. Everyone who grew up or lived in the Smyrna, Walterhill, and Lascassas areas knows someone who has had an accident on Jefferson Pike or knows a family that has lost a loved one. A poignant example is the John and

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