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Topic: National Register of Historic Places
“The Trump Administration’s decision to designate this National Historic Landmark cements the hotel’s legacy as one of the most prominent sites in the suffrage movement,” Senator Alexander said. “In the summer of 1920, the Hermitage Hotel was movement headquarters as suffragists persuaded legislators to make Tennessee the 36th and final state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, securing the right of women to vote nationwide.” ![]() Historic Hermitage Hotel was movement headquarters when Tennessee became final state required to ratify the 19th Amendment. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Dodging the Roadkill: Rocky Mountain High – Part 4
Go figure! I was looking forward to seeing my friends, Kim and Craig Kotzen, and finally getting a chance to ride the incredible Million Dollar Highway. From the first day I started riding, my biker brothers and sisters have been telling me of all the great places to ride, and the “must do” events. The Million Dollar Highway was on that list. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Dodging the Roadkill: A Visit To Rabbit Hash Kentucky
Rabbit Hash is in Boone County Kentucky and is known, not only for it’s name, but for it’s string of canine mayors. With an official population of just over 300, Rabbit Hash, KY was originally known as Carlton but had to change it’s name because their mail was being mixed up with Carrollton KY, another community along the river. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Dodging the Roadkill: A Visit To The Military Memorial Museum
And of course, ride the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. In all of my years, I had never known that this museum existed, much less, that Tennessee was the home to four POW Camps during the war. “Camp Crossville” along with Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, Camp Campbell in Clarksville, and Camp Tyson in Henry County is where German POW’s were sent. There isn’t much evidence of the other camps today, but in Crossville, what remains of the actual camp is now a 4-H camp. The Military Memorial Museum houses the memories of the war. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Clarksville’s New SpiritFest Event to Provide Parade-Goers Abundance of Fun
Rather than getting an early parking spot – then waiting through cold and boredom until the parade begins – parade-goers can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities during SpiritFest. ![]() SpiritFest will conclude with the lighting of First Presbyterian Church’s three historic rosette windows for the first time since their recent refurbishment. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Austin Peay State University alumnus Wayne Pace receives Tennessee Board of Regents philanthropy award
In late April, TBR Vice Chair Emily Reynolds presented Pace with the 2015 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. ![]() APSU President Alisa White and Tennessee Board of Regents Vice Chair Emily Reynolds present Wayne Pace (’68) with the 2015 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. (Beth Liggett/APSU) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
National Register of Historic Places adds three sites in Tennessee
The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. It is part of a nationwide program that coordinates and supports efforts to identify, evaluate and protect historic resources. The Tennessee Historical Commission, as the State Historic Preservation Office, administers the program in Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville Beginnings: The Early History of Sevier Station – Part 1
As you walk around and gaze at the roughhewn limestone quarried from the nearby bluffs, and ponder the old chimney placed oddly in the center of the building, and consider the apparent gun port built into the east side, may you contemplate the ground upon which you are standing. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Reclaiming Spaces: One Farmers Market at a TimeBy Lindsay Buchannan of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
There are 8,268 markets listed in the USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory, a 76 percent increase since 2008. Managed by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the directory listings reflect continued growth and demand in every region of the country. Today farmers markets are as diverse as the communities they serve and can be found in unique rural and urban spaces across the country. ![]() The Ferry Building dominated the busy port as a main boat terminus. As cars and highways became more popular, the terminal went into disrepair. Now, farmers and vendors have revived the space, making the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market one of California’s most famous farmers markets. (Photo courtesy of Jim Forest.) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Business | No Comments
Tennessee Historical Commission to Host Open House October 17thSeeks Public Input on Programs “We welcome the opportunity for the public to meet our staff and learn more about our ongoing work to protect Tennessee’s treasured historic places,” said Patrick McIntyre, executive director of the Tennessee Historical Commission. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
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