The Bicentennial In Tennessee
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A Long Path
Author | : Kem G. Hinton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781577360285 |
Though most Tennesseans first heard of the Tennessee Bicentennial Capitol Mall during the year of its celebration, the path of its creation is almost as old as the state itself. From details of the first settlement on the site of the Mall to descriptions of items still to come, Kem Hinton tells the story of this vital Nashville area through historical pictures and commentary.
Tennessee, a Bicentennial Guide
Author | : Tennessee. American Revolution Bicentennial Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Historic sites |
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200 Years Through 200 Stories
Author | : Anne Klebenow |
Publisher | : University of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 377 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780964221963 |
This book, published in commemoration of Tennessee's two hundred years of statehood, brings together two hundred stories about the influential figures, both the famous and the not so famous, who have marched across the state's history. This project began in 1986 when then-Governor Lamar Alexander asked Alex Haley, the celebrated author of Roots, to produce a special volume for the state bicentennial at the University of Tennessee. Although Haley died while the work was in progress, the now completed book reflects his love of the human-interest story as an effective way of capturing the drama and wonder of history. Ranging from the frontier era through the late twentieth century and covering all parts of the state, 200 Years through 200 Stories brings to life a host of colorful figures: Nancy Ward (Nan-ye-i), the "Beloved Woman of the Cherokee" who sought to promote harmony between her people and the early white settlers; Davy Crockett, the legendary frontiersman and political hero; Confederate Captain Spencer Talley, a participant in the bloody fighting at Stones River; Hanson Caruthers, a black slave who donned the Union blue and fought for his freedom; Estes Kefauver, the maverick U.S. senator who took on corporations, organized crime, and even President Truman; and Alex Stewart, a master Appalachian craftsman whose marvelous skills won him the Heritage Fellowship Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Their stories and those of the many others who fill this volume enable the reader to grasp the larger historical developments -- settlement and statehood, Civil War and Reconstruction, the rise of industry and technology -- that have shaped Tennessee's history and the livesof its people. In addition to the two hundred stories focusing on individuals, the book includes several overview essays that summarize pivotal events during the key phases of the state's history. The result is a book that will delight anyone who loves Tennessee and its rich and varied heritage.
The Volunteer Spirit of '76
Author | : Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 73 |
Release | : 1976* |
Genre | : American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 |
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Tennessee's Bicentennial Mall
Author | : Kem Hinton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-04 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781733930499 |
The Tennessee Bicentennial Capitol Mall was dedicated on Statehood Day, June 1, 1996, and over the past twenty-five years it has matured and hosted a wide variety of celebrations, concerts, and educational events. Located directly north of the Tennessee State Capitol, the 19-acre urban park has become one of Nashville's most visited public spaces and has received national and international recognition.In this comprehensive book, lead designer Kem Hinton first shares the story of the Capitol, the National Landmark designed in 1845 by architect William Strickland and regarded as the most important building in Tennessee. He next recalls the early efforts to establish a new park in an underappreciated part of Nashville, a commemorative civic gift that would provide an unobstructed vista of the historic statehouse. This is followed by an explanation of the design process to create within this public space an informative outdoor museum about the Volunteer State. Containing additional elements and enhancements during the past quarter-century, the park has been joined by the completion of two adjacent institutions: the new Tennessee State Museum and the new Tennessee State Library Museum. Now a comprehensive cultural and educational destination, the Bicentennial Mall and its complementary facilities combine to delight citizens and visitors, reinforcing the original theme of the park to present "the land, the people, and the music of Tennessee."
Tennessee Calendar of Bicentennial Events in 1976
Author | : Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 43 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 |
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