Tim Massey

Sometimes there is just something so powerful that we find ourselves lost for words. That is how I feel after the opening night of the musical 1776 by the Greeneville Theatre Guild.

The July 4th holiday is just a week away and I have been beating the drum for several years now about celebrating the semiquincentennial. There are as many ways to

Tomorrow is the day that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence. That is except for the revelers who got an early start and kept me awake the last couple nights with fireworks.

Everyone who lives in Tennessee should recognize our state flag. Everyone that has moved here should also recognize the state flag. I’m sure there might be some who may claim

We have noticed an uptick in interest of history and heritage lately as the 250th anniversary of American Independence approaches. It is good that we have a day, July 4,

The last few weeks I have written about flags and even about visiting The House of Flags Museum. This time of year, and this year especially with the 250th, it

As promised, we are going to take a look at Liberty Caps. I am sure most have no idea what I’m talking about, but they seem to be in plain

We all know the legend. Everyone recognizes the coonskin cap. But beyond the folklore, movies, comics, and tall tales was a far more complex man.

How do we define the importance of religion in our pioneer communities? For many pioneers, religion served as a moral guide and source of purpose in an uncertain, demanding world.

Another celebration honoring Greene County’s favorite son and pioneer legend, David Crockett, is now in the books. Around 3,000 people came out to take part. I cannot help but wonder