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

Francis Watkins Carter was the youngest son of Fountain Branch and Polly Carter. He grew up in the Carter House in Franklin, TN, but his life's journey brought him through some of the roughest fightin...

15 Jan 201919min

Josie Wells was a prominent African American doctor in Tennessee in the early 20th Century. She worked to provide health care for women and children, particularly for those in the African American com...

1 Jan 201927min

Josie Wells was a prominent African American doctor in Tennessee in the early 20th Century. She worked to provide health care for women and children, particularly for those in the African American com...

18 Des 201824min

After failing in his attempt to take over Mexico, William Walker toured the American south, garnering support for his next big filibustering expedition. From 1854 to 1860 Walker made repeated attempts...

4 Des 201826min

To commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, 10,000 luminaries, representing the casualties of the battle, will be lit at dusk on November 30, 2018. This event starts at 4pm at Carnton, f...

27 Nov 201814min

In the 1850’s, a Tennessean created a mercenary army, led them into central America, and declared himself president of a foreign nation. He did this TWICE before becoming a martyr to the Confederate c...

20 Nov 201820min

This week on "TENN in 20," join hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah as they interview historian Bill Lee, author of the book "Runaways, Coffles and Fancy Girls: A History of Slavery in Ten...

6 Nov 201830min

At the end of his life, General John Bell Hood was regarded by most as a well-respected soldier who had risked life and limb for his country. He was so beloved by the men in his Texas Brigade that the...

23 Okt 201824min