The East Tennessee Historical Society’s annual East Tennessee History Fair offers something for everybody, whether you think you’re interested in local history or not. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday the …
Emancipation Week: the Backstory of the Eighth of August
This weekend, Knoxville celebrates Emancipation Day. Traditionally observed on August 8, it is recently celebrated on the second Saturday in August. This year, the holiday arrives as a week of …