Chicago Board of Trade Artillery Demo, July 18, 2015
The Stones River National Battlefield hosted a six-gun artillery encampment the weekend of July 18 and 19. Please click on the photo below and enjoy the pics from this well-attended event.
Year: 2015
Keeble deserves documentary of his story
State Representative Mike Sparks, Daily News Journal, July 19, 2015 Did you know that the first African-American Tennessee legislator was from Rutherford County? Many may not be aware of the name Sampson Keeble. In m y opinion, Keeble was a significant trailblazer who paved the way for African-Americans in politics…
Interactive map documents emancipation of slaves
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, July 18, 2015 MURFREESBORO – Over the past few years, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has developed an interactive map for researchers to use in their explorations of the Civil War. The map has become even more detailed thanks to the efforts of Zada…
Harber: Sam Davis remains most admired for his courage
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 17, 2015 In the historical annals of Smyrna, there is no other name more prevalent for all ages than Sam Davis. He is the most admired and revered individual in the past 150 years and remains at the forefront of our local antiquity to…
City Council to discuss takeover of Historic Bradley Academy
The Murfreesboro Post, July 29, 2015 The City Council is set to consider a memorandum of understanding Thursday with the Bradley Academy Historical Association transferring operation and management of the historical building to city government. This story has been updated. To view the original version, please click here. The City…
Remembering Rutherford: Forrest was postwar activist for black civil rights
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, July 13, 2015 Retired Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest was an outspoken advocate for the civil rights of the freedmen in postwar Tennessee. This advocacy and his popularity with the Memphis black community were resented by some of his white contemporaries who spread false rumors…
History in tune: Macon Music starts second year
Brian Wilson, Daily News Journal, July 7, 2015 “We wanted people to know this isn’t just music in July,” Oneal said. “This is music that lives on all year long.” Musicians set to perform at Uncle Dave Macon Days stopped by Hobgood to perform for the students on Monday. They…
Murfreesboro Storytellers – Cannonsburgh & Uncle Dave Macon Days
Murfreesboro City Television, July 6, 2015 Host John Hood tours Cannonsburgh Village, a popular tourist attraction in Murfreesboro. Hood also finds out more about Uncle Dave Macon Days, one of the largest events held in Murfreesboro.
Harber’s History Lesson: Mother’s essay brings memories of Old Jefferson
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 5, 2015 My mother, Judith, was always a good writer, and I felt she could have made a career in this endeavor. While visiting her on a recent weekend, we filtered through some historical papers she had at hand. In the mix was an…
New Book Chronicles Uncle Dave Macon’s Life
Dan Whittle, the Murfreesboro Post, July 5, 2015 History echoes here loud and clear — “Let ‘er go boys” — due to the Uncle Dave Macon Days that annually brings thousands of fans to the geographical and musical heart of Tennessee. Thanks to Uncle Dave, notable musical history also lives…
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Keeble deserves documentary of his story
State Representative Mike Sparks, Daily News Journal, July 19, 2015 Did you know that the first African-American Tennessee legislator was from Rutherford County? Many may not be aware of the name Sampson Keeble. In m y opinion, Keeble was a significant trailblazer who paved the way for African-Americans in politics…
Interactive map documents emancipation of slaves
Michelle Willard, Daily News Journal, July 18, 2015 MURFREESBORO – Over the past few years, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has developed an interactive map for researchers to use in their explorations of the Civil War. The map has become even more detailed thanks to the efforts of Zada…
Harber: Sam Davis remains most admired for his courage
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 17, 2015 In the historical annals of Smyrna, there is no other name more prevalent for all ages than Sam Davis. He is the most admired and revered individual in the past 150 years and remains at the forefront of our local antiquity to…
City Council to discuss takeover of Historic Bradley Academy
The Murfreesboro Post, July 29, 2015 The City Council is set to consider a memorandum of understanding Thursday with the Bradley Academy Historical Association transferring operation and management of the historical building to city government. This story has been updated. To view the original version, please click here. The City…
Remembering Rutherford: Forrest was postwar activist for black civil rights
Greg Tucker, Daily News Journal, July 13, 2015 Retired Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest was an outspoken advocate for the civil rights of the freedmen in postwar Tennessee. This advocacy and his popularity with the Memphis black community were resented by some of his white contemporaries who spread false rumors…
History in tune: Macon Music starts second year
Brian Wilson, Daily News Journal, July 7, 2015 “We wanted people to know this isn’t just music in July,” Oneal said. “This is music that lives on all year long.” Musicians set to perform at Uncle Dave Macon Days stopped by Hobgood to perform for the students on Monday. They…
Murfreesboro Storytellers – Cannonsburgh & Uncle Dave Macon Days
Murfreesboro City Television, July 6, 2015 Host John Hood tours Cannonsburgh Village, a popular tourist attraction in Murfreesboro. Hood also finds out more about Uncle Dave Macon Days, one of the largest events held in Murfreesboro.
Harber’s History Lesson: Mother’s essay brings memories of Old Jefferson
Susan Harber, Daily News Journal, July 5, 2015 My mother, Judith, was always a good writer, and I felt she could have made a career in this endeavor. While visiting her on a recent weekend, we filtered through some historical papers she had at hand. In the mix was an…
New Book Chronicles Uncle Dave Macon’s Life
Dan Whittle, the Murfreesboro Post, July 5, 2015 History echoes here loud and clear — “Let ‘er go boys” — due to the Uncle Dave Macon Days that annually brings thousands of fans to the geographical and musical heart of Tennessee. Thanks to Uncle Dave, notable musical history also lives…