Chalkboard History: The Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust

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BOFT Lecture Series: The United States Constitution and Confederate Memory Jun 14, 2018

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Introducing episode one of our BOFT Lecture Series!

Join historian and BOFT CEO Eric A. Jacobson as he speaks on the 14th Amendment as well as the creation of the Confederate Cemetery at Carnton, both of which unfolded simultaneously and symbolized America’s struggle to make sense of and move beyond the Civil War.

This is a BONUS EPISODE! Brad and Sarah will be back on Tuesday, June 18.

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Leaving Home: The Trail of Tears in Tennessee Jun 07, 2018

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Re-uploaded 6/7/18 (Originally released 6/5/18)

When it comes to the Trail of Tears, the name that comes to mind for most historical enthusiasts is Andrew Jackson. But Native American removal as a United Sates policy began before Jackson's presidency, and continued for years after.

This week on "TENN in 20: Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust," join host and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah, along with special guest Grace, as they discuss the impact of the Trail of Tears on Tennessee history.

War of the Roses in NASHVILLE?: Women's Suffrage and the 19th Amendment May 22, 2018

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Less than one hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote in the United States. This was the culmination of a generations long struggle, and it all came down to a showdown in Nashville, TN, referred to the in the newspapers as the "War of the Roses."

This week on TENN in 20, join hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah as they discuss the Women's Suffrage movement in the United States.

Who Was DEMONBREUN?: French Lick, Fur Trading, and the Founding of Nashville May 08, 2018

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Most of us who live in middle Tennessee are familiar with Demonbreun Street, which today runs though some of the hippest areas of downtown Nashville. We are also aware of how difficult it is for out-of-towners to pronounce.

Denumbreun?

Denimbruen?

Demonbrain?

This week on "TENN in 20," join hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah as they discuss the founding of Nashville through the life story of the city's "First Citizen," Timothy Demonbreun.

Don't Be SHY: Grave Robbery, Forensic Science, and the Body Farm Apr 24, 2018

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Christmas Eve, 1977. A grave is found in Franklin, TN that shows evidence of being recently vandalized. Could it be a simple grave robbery? Or possibly something much more sinister...

This week on TENN in 20: Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust, join hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah as they discuss the strange case of Col. William Shy, a Confederate officer who was killed in the Battle Of Nashville on what is known today as Shy's Hill.

I've Been to the Mountaintop: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights in Tennessee Apr 10, 2018

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On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his passing, join hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah as they discuss Dr. King's life and his impact on Tennessee history.

Shot Through the HART?: The Life and Legacy of Thomas Hart Benton Mar 27, 2018

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Name a 19th century politician who lived in Middle Tennessee, was known as a frontiersman, was involved in multiple disagreements which resulted in guns drawn, and who left a monumental legacy on early American politics as a staunch Unionist.

Andrew Jackson, you say?

WRONG!

...Well, while technically you are correct, that's not whom we're talking about. This week on "TENN in 20," Brad and Sarah discuss the life and legacy of Senator Thomas Hart Benton.