Bill Schmidt discusses his new memoir Southview to Gettysvue, which...
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Geography defines East Tennessee as a land of mountains and valleys and with a history and heritage apart from the rest of the state. The East Tennessee Historical Society recognizes this distinctiveness with programs and exhibitions uniquely tailored to the region. Our educational mission is to engage the public with the message that history is important.
William Blount was born on this day in 1749 in North Carolina. He goes on to serve as Territorial Governor and U.S. Senator of the region including present day Tennessee. His most lasting achievement was statehood for Tennessee.