The Great American Interstate System was inspired by the German Autobahn. While its origins are for military purposes, it has brought great business prosperity to Cumberland County.
Category Archives: Cumberland County Series
History of Cumberland County Schools
A brief history of Cumberland County Schools in Tennessee. Beginning in the 1800s through today.
Main Street, Crossville, TN Year 1900
A brief look into Crossville, TN’s historic Main Street during the year 1900.
The TN Central in Cumberland County
The hidden history of how Cumberland County finally got the railroad to come through town.
Cumberland County Playhouse
The Cumberland County Playhouse is a culture that is completely unique to our town. Its Christmas traditions are some that many of us will never forget, but what is even more interesting is that the playhouse’s beginnings were completely unplanned.
The Last Chickamauga Cherokee Chief & the Cumberland Plateau
The Last Chickamauga Cherokee Chief’s role in signing a treaty giving the Scot-Irish settlers the rights to Cherokee hunting land and how it lead to the chiefs infamous assassination.
Appalachian Craftsmanship
The Appalachian way of life that is now known for its artistry, folklore, moonshine, and hillbilly ways were not for “looks” but necessity
Halloween Comes to Tennessee
Ghosts, goblins, spooks, witches, pumpkins, candy, hay rides, bonfires, and so much more come to mind when thinking of Halloween. Honestly, the holiday is hard to explain and is rather odd when you think about it. When did the holiday kick off in the states?
Dr. May Wharton’s Introduction to Cumberland County
When the influenza of 1918 hit Cumberland County Dr. Wharton was brand new. She had to quickly learn the mountain people’s ways to help them survive, and she did.
WWII & Cumberland County
Escapes were not unusual at Camp Crossville. As one story is told, three German escapees encountered Granny in the woods. She told them to “git” and when they didn’t, she began to fire. She shot one dead. When the police arrived, Granny cried, learning that she did not shoot “Yankees” but instead Germans.