East Tennessee History

Tennessee Life is a half-hour program that explores the people, places, agriculture, arts, food, history and outdoor activities that make East Tennessee special. In this collection, we introduce you to some of the stories of East Tennessee's past.

Tennessee Life - 605 - Ken Burns

S6 Ep5 | 26m 46s | Filmmaker Ken Burns stops by the East Tennessee PBS studio to chat with Vickie Lawson. (26m 46s)

Tennessee Life - 511 - Country Music Roots

S5 Ep11 | 26m 46s | Join us as we explore the history of country music in East Tennessee where it all began. (26m 46s)

Tennessee Life - 509 - Cabins and Sawmills

S5 Ep9 | 26m 46s | On this episode of Tennessee Life, we visit historic log cabins and a family sawmill. (26m 46s)

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