Nathaniel Adams was interviewed by intern Gracie Amburn on February 7, 2025. At the time of this interview, Nathaniel Adams has served for over 14 years in the Army National Guard. Adams is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and works at the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War. As one […]
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.
March 1, 2025 at the UTK Baker Center As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, it is important to remember that this foundational document was written during a war. The Declaration was, in large part, a Congressional war measure. It was meant to convince potential allies overseas and fence-sitters […]
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.
