Dr. James Williams is an associate professor in the Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before joining the faculty, Williams served in the Air Force. We are proud to work with Dr. Williams and share his story. To watch this interview, please click here.
The Center for the Study of Tennesseans of War was pleased to interview Tom Cruise, current director for the Veterans Success Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Air Force veteran, serving six years as crew chief of the F-16. This interview describes Cruise’s experiences about his enlistment, his service, and his transition to […]
March 11 2025. Dr. Chris Magra, director for the Study of Tennesseans and War, interviewed Gail E. Link about her father, Wilbur C. Anderson about his service in World War II. Anderson was drafted on June 1, 1943 but later worked with the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. One of his jobs for the […]
Nine scholars from universities around the country came Knoxville to present their original research.
Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera will be our keynote speaker at the Declaration of Independence Symposium to be held on March 1 at 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Dr. Chris Magra interviewed several Korean War Veterans: Conley Miracle, Bill Clark, Charles Anderson, Bernet (Posy) Poczobut, Ray Hayes, and Harold Maples on January 8, 2025. The interview is live on our YouTube channel. More for information, please contact the center.
David Hearnes, executive director for the Blount Mansion in historical downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, visited the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War to speak with its interns. Hearnes discussed the rewards of public history, historic preservation, and community service opportunities.
The East Tennessee Historical Society held a symposium July 8-10, 2024 on historical connections between our region and World War II. Center Director Dr. Chris Magra was invited to talk about our archives. He partnered with Dr. John Romeiser and the East Tennessee Veteran Memorial Association to present stories of Tennesseans who fought in WW2. […]