Tennessee Century Farms Program
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We have certified seventeen new Tennessee Century Farms so far this year. Be sure to check out the program’s Facebook page
to see the posts welcoming the new farms. The next deadline for applications is June 1, 2020. Shown here is the Hall-Dinwiddie Farm in Benton County. Most of the farm is rented to the Natural Resources Conservation Service under the Conservation Reserve Program. Management practices are carried out to ensure plant diversity and wildlife benefits while protecting the soil and water.
As part of his residency for the Ph.D. Program in Public History at MTSU, Robby Kurtz trained for his license in using a drone. Robby, who is one of the Center’s graduate research assistants, brought the drone to a site visit at a former stagecoach inn/post office associated with Revolutionary … Continue reading →
“Perspectives on Tennessee History” will be held July 15-16 at the new Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee State Library and Archives facilities. The conference will feature a Friday keynote speaker, Saturday panel discussion on the state of social studies education in our state, breakout sessions from each … Continue reading →
We have installed the first exhibit in partnership with the Tanner Rosenwald School in Newport, Tennessee. The story of the school is also the story of Cocke County’s African American community. Graduate research assistant Kate Hughes served as the historian for the exhibit, with assistance from Dr. … Continue reading →
