KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The East Tennessee History Center wants to help East Tennesseans trace their roots. This weekend, they are hosting a gathering for those interested in genealogy. The East Tennessee ...

On International Women's Day, we're observing East Tennessee's role in the Women's Suffrage Movement. On August 18, 1920, Harry T. Burn, of McMinn County, cast the deciding vote in the Tennessee ...

Knoxville's vibrant Black History Month events offer a deep dive into African American heritage, with engaging art, performances and historical tours.

After the 9/11 attacks, East Tennesseans gave the city of New York a fire truck to replace one of the dozens that were destroyed. It was East Tennessee's tribute gift to New York City. In 2002, East ...

Ever wished you could be a fly on the wall for a historic event? A department of Knox County Public Library essentially allows you that opportunity. The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, or ...

Newspapers run by and for East Tennessee's Black community told indispensable stories. Here's why they can be so hard to find ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In the late 1800’s, Morristown became home to JFG Coffee, a regional company that would soon set the stage for the history of coffee’s presence in East Tennessee. In the ...