The legacy of Mildred Boyd stands as a testament to resilience, talent, and the pioneering spirit of Black Americans during the early 20th century. Born in Roane County in 1908, Boyd was the youngest of Creed and Rachel Boyd’s nine children. Before her second birthday, Boyd, her parents, and six of her siblings had movedRead More Remembering Mildred Boyd: Roane County’s Forgotten Trailblazer in Cinema
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Meeting MeeMoo the Emu
The McKinney Farm in Harriman, TN is a special place, but the McKinneys didn’t realize one of their feathered residents would reach worldwide fame. The McKinney family cares for a wide variety of animals, including ducks, chickens, cows, alpacas, dogs, pheasants, guineas, goats, geese, and even a peacock. But the one who captured the heartsRead More Meeting MeeMoo the Emu
Restoration Project for the Historic Post Oak Springs Christian Church
Post Oak Springs Christian Church is a local landmark along Highway 70 in Rockwood. But in the brick building’s backdrop lies the historic church used by the congregation in days past. While the historic church has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2007, it currently sits boarded-up in a progressively deteriorated state.Read More Restoration Project for the Historic Post Oak Springs Christian Church
Roane’s Renowned
Since Roane County was founded in 1801, it has been home to many talented people. Folks here might agree you don’t need fame to be happy, but that certainly doesn’t mean they would pass up an opportunity for the spotlight. With that said, you may want to grab your autograph book as we travel throughRead More Roane’s Renowned
A Bird’s Eye View of Roane County
Nestled behind the iconic Kingston TVA Steam Plant, Lakeshore Park is one of the best birdwatching sites in the region.
