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December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas
Christmas is always a great time to tell people that you appreciate them and I want all of you readers to know what a joy it is to share Tennessee Mountain Stories with you.
I never quite know how to express the feelings I have when you tell m...
December 18, 2020
The Mountain Dulcimer
The Dulcimores, Crossville, TN
Several weeks ago, I was honored to participate in the Cumberland Horizons Heritage Day alongside a local band, The Dulcimores. As I enjoyed the sweet tones from 5 different dulcimers I grew more curious about this uniquely American inst...
December 10, 2020
Chincapin Nuts
The following article is re-posted from Backwoods Adventures . Ive shared their articles a few times - Scott doesnt blog very often but whenever he takes the time to share, I always learn something and I want to share it! He has been beyond gracious in allowing me to do so, as well as sharing pictures he brings back from his remote jaunts.
Just one note for you - I suppose this article was the first time Ive ever seen the word CHINCAPIN in writing. We always call them Chinky-pins and I wouldve...
December 3, 2020
All the World's a Classroom
I’ve been sharing with you a little about my experience homeschooling, and you know I’m always making this mental comparison with things from the past. This education-experience is no different.
Just a few weeks ago I wrote here comparing modern schools to education down through history and noted how much of education in the past came through the home and from parents. Even understanding that historical model, it’s hard to tear myself away from what I know of school – textbooks and teachers, ho...
November 27, 2020
Traditions
I love traditions – and I’m not a big fan of change. As we move through Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season, traditions are one of the things I most enjoy about the holidays. They root us to our families and communities as we are reminded of days past, and family no longer celebrating with us. Yet these seem to be days of change, don’t they?
Thanksgiving for many this year was small, unlike the rowdy meals of the past shared with a huge crowd, over-filled houses and tables bowed with...
November 19, 2020
Embellishing the World
Embroidery and needlepoint were once a hallmark of a young woman’s development. Homes were decorated with colorful stitching from tablecloths to wall art and embellishments were worn or carried on blouses, purses and handkerchiefs. Today it is rare indeed to find someone willing and able to hold a hooped fabric and crea...
November 12, 2020
Fall Revivals and Protracted Meetings
Well we’ve been in revival this week at Calvary Baptist Church. We had a visiting evangelist and a Pandemic-affected crowd. Yet The Holy Spirit was neither afraid of the gathering, nor was He surprised by the attendance. He bountifully blessed all who managed to be there.
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November 4, 2020
Banner Area Schools Part 2
The following article was written by Rachel Atkinson and included in the History of Education in Fentress County, Tennessee booklet.
ROSLIN
According to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Norris and R.H. (Bob) Rogers, the school was established in the year of 1907. Mr. Rogers also stated ...
October 29, 2020
Banner Area Schools Part 1
The following article was written by Rachel Atkinson and included in the History of Education in Fentress County, Tennessee booklet.
BANNER AREA
In my research and talking to people in the Banner area, I found there was an old log building which was used for bother school an...
October 22, 2020
History of Education in Fentress County Tennessee
Last week I mentioned a booklet the Fentress County Retired Teachers’ Association published in 1986. I’ve mentioned this book before and I can hardly believe I have not already shared more of it with you because it has a wealth of pictures of the old schools, as well as...
