History is on display this weekend at the first ever History Hootenanny. Come visit the East Tennessee History Center on August 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A hootenanny means lots of …
Community event with ‘Dreamland’ author Sam Quinones
The opioid crisis has been through many phases, each seemingly worse than the one before it. With the introduction of synthetic opioids, overdoses accounted for more than 100,000 deaths, surpassing …
History Center to present program on Fort Sanders
This week at the library: Rediscovering Fort Sanders: A Screening
Sunday, April 24, 2-4 p.m.
East Tennessee History Center
Knoxville saw its share of combat during the American Civil War, most notably in …
The 1950 Census is now available
April 1 was a big day. And it wasn’t just for those folks who love pranks. You may have caught glimpses of people celebrating the 1950 Census. Admittedly, a 72-year-old …
Walk through The Bottom with Bob Booker
At Knox County Public Library, we are celebrating Black History Month in several ways. For the next few weeks, we are featuring African American authors on our social media feeds. …
Summer readiness projects, concerts and library news
Knox County is again hosting its Second Saturday Concert Series this summer as the Parks & Recreation Department will oversee live music at The Cove and Clayton Park. The free …
Beauford Delaney prominent in ETHS exhibit
Continuing through Feb.1, the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) presents Black & White, Knoxville in the Jim Crow Era featuring the stories of African American artists Beauford Delaney, Joseph Delaney, …
History’s hopping: Neely, Atkinson, Museum Day, Freedom Engine
The East Tennessee History Center, home of the Museum of East Tennessee History, never lacks for special programs, but the rest of this month is hopping for sure. Mark your …
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