Old Gray Cemetery in Knoxville
Old Gray Cemetery in Knoxville

Author: Judy Loest

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-08

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1467154822

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The History of an Historic Cemetery Founded in 1850 and dedicated in 1852, Knoxville's Old Gray Cemetery is one of the area's most iconic landmarks. It provides an important example of planning and design, and is named after poet Thomas Gray. Join author Judy Loest as she details the history of this renowned cemetery.

Where They're Buried
Where They're Buried

Author: Thomas E. Spencer

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 635

ISBN-13: 0806348232

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This volume invites readers to get up close and personal with one of the most respected and beloved writers of the last four decades. Carolyn J. Sharp has transcribed numerous table conversations between Walter Brueggemann and his colleagues and former students, in addition to several of his addresses and sermons from both academic and congregational settings. The result is the essential Brueggemann: readers will learn about his views on scholarship, faith, and the church; get insights into his "contagious charisma," grace, and charity; and appreciate the candid reflections on the fears, uncertainties, and difficulties he faced over the course of his career. Anyone interested in Brueggemann's work and thoughts will be gifted with thought-provoking, inspirational reading from within these pages.

Moon Tennessee
Moon Tennessee

Author: Margaret Littman

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2016-06-21

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 163121263X

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The cradle of country, the birthplace of blues, and the home of the Smokies: get to know the Volunteer State with Moon Tennessee. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Nashville to a Great Smokies road trip, curated for history buffs, families, outdoor adventurers, music lovers, and more, including day trips from Memphis and Nashville Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Try fiery hot chicken and authentic Southern barbecue, or sip on samples at the Jack Daniels Distillery. See the stars on the Grand Ole Opry stage, or follow in the footsteps of the King at Graceland. Two-step with the locals at a beloved honkytonk, listen to the strums of bluegrass, or see where legends like Johnny Cash recorded their hits. Go whitewater rafting in Cherokee National Forest, hike to rushing waterfalls in the Smokies, or spot wild bison in the Land Between the Lakes Honest recommendations from local Nashvillian¬¬¬ Margaret Littman on when to go, where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from historic inns to budget campgrounds Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history of Tennessee Advice for LGBTQ+ travelers, international visitors, seniors, and travelers with disabilities With Moon Tennessee's myriad activities, practical advice, and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip.

Tennessee Legends and Lore
Tennessee Legends and Lore

Author: Alan Brown

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-02-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1467153362

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The Spooky Side of the Volunteer State Tennessee is steeped in legend. From strange sightings to odd and macabre crimes, the Volunteer State is no stranger to lore. Author Alan Brown details the haunts, troubling crimes and spooky past.

Tales and Tombstones of Sunset Cemetery
Tales and Tombstones of Sunset Cemetery

Author: June Hadden Hobbs

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2021-11-18

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1476686386

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This book relates the stories and describes the memorials of the people buried in Shelby, North Carolina's historic Sunset Cemetery, a microcosm of the Southeastern United States. The authors, an academic and a journalist, detail the lives and memories of people who are buried here, from Civil War soldiers to those who created the Jim Crow South and promoted the narrative of the Lost Cause. Featured are authors W.J. Cash and Thomas Dixon, whose racist novel was the basis for The Birth of a Nation. Drawn from historical research and local memory, it includes the tales of musicians Don Gibson and Bobby "Pepper Head" London, as well as a paratrooper who died in the Battle of the Bulge and other ordinary folks who rest in the cemetery. A bigger responsibility is to give a voice to the silenced, enslaved people of color buried in unmarked graves. Cemeteries are sacred places where artistry and memory meet--to understand, we need both the tales and the tombstones.

Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee

Author: William Bruce Wheeler

Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9781572333369

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"In this new edition, Wheeler argues that, like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (1925), Knoxvillians have fabricated for themselves a false history, portraying themselves and their city as the almost impotent victims of historical forces that they could neither alter nor control. The result of this myth, Wheeler says, is a collective mentality of near-helplessness against the powerful forces of isolation, poverty, and even change itself. But Knoxville's past is far more complicated than that, for the city contained abundant material goods and human talent that could have been used to propel Knoxville into the ranks of the premier cities of the New South - if those assets had not slipped through the fingers of both the leaders and the populace.