Programs & Events
Love history and want to learn more? Explore a variety of historical topics as authors, scholars, and local historians present the latest research and books, as well as new looks at old subjects. Lectures are open to the public and are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
The Thompson Streetcar Track Installation Photographs
From 1904-1907, tracks were installed throughout Knoxville in preparation for streetcar service. Renowned local photographer Jim Thompson documented this work, […]
Tennessee Commission of the US Semiquincentennial Meeting
Join the Tennessee's Commission of the US Semiquincentennial at our public meeting on Monday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. EST […]
Don’t Let Me Cross Over: Keepin’ It Country with Carl Butler and Pearl
The life and times of country music stars Carl and Pearl Butler is told using their own personal archive, including […]
A Tennessee Waltz: Ray Blanton’s Last Dance — screening and discussion
Murder-for-hire and paid pardons—discover a Tennessee governor’s buried history in WVLT's first-of-its-kind investigation into former Governor Ray Blanton and his […]
Panel Discussion: AI, Deep Fakes, Online Influencers & Political Communication
Experts from the Institute of Information Integrity at UTK's College of Communication and Information will discuss AI, Deep Fakes, Online […]
Conversation: First Amendment, Social Media, and Democracy
Glenn Reynolds and Jesse Mayshark will discuss social media, the first amendment, and the impact on democracy. Glenn Reynolds, author […]
Book Signing with author Joe Swann
Come and visit with David Crockett historian Joe Swann who will be signing copies of his new book The Early […]
Beginning Genealogy
Are you interested in exploring your family history but not sure where to begin? This session provides participants an overview […]
Biscuits & Bubbly
Put on your jazziest attire and help us honor Patricia Robledo with the Spirit of East Tennessee Award at the […]
Little History Lessons: Archaeology
Tickets on sale April 15th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership
The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) Board of Directors invites you to the ETHS Annual Meeting of the Membership on […]
The Biggs Machine: Politics in Polk County, Tennessee
For almost two decades, Polk County Sheriff Burch E. Biggs reigned supreme in Tennessee's southeasternmost county. His political machine was […]
