The Tennessee History Nerd
A long-form, research-driven podcast exploring the people, places, and stories that shaped Tennessee history—one county, one legend, one narrative at a time.
The Tennessee History Nerd
TTHN Ep 0 - Introduction
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Welcome to The Tennessee History Nerd.
This podcast is a labor of love—an exploration of the places, people, and stories that make Tennessee what it is. From quiet cemeteries and forgotten landmarks to well-known events seen in a new light, this project is built on the belief that history isn’t distant… it’s all around us.
In this introductory episode, I share where this journey begins, what shaped my interest in Tennessee history, and what you can expect as we move forward.
At its core, this podcast is built on five ideas:
Resurrection, Recollection, Rectification, Relationships, and Responsibility.
It’s about bringing forgotten stories back to life, revisiting the ones we think we know, restoring depth where it’s been lost, connecting people to the places around them, and preserving these stories so they don’t disappear.
This is Tennessee’s story—told one place, one person, one moment at a time.
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