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Boyd's Creek
The history of a quiet little valley in the foothills of the Smokies gives a glimpse into frontier life.
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The Watauga Association: First in Freedom?
The story of the Overmountain group known as "The first free and independent community on the continent..."
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The Transylvania Purchase
If you thought the Indians were taken when they sold Manhatten Island for sixteen dollars you should see what happened on March 19th, 1775 at Sycamore Shoals. This was the largest private land purchase in American History...and quite a bargain too.
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The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition
The Spanish padres Dominguez and Escalante were probably the first white men to view the spectacular Glen Canyon in southern Utah. All they knew at the time, however, was what a formidable obstacle it would be in crossing the Colorado River.
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CTV Announces Fall Line-Up
What's going to be new and returning on CTV this fall? This week, CTV announced their fall line-up of shows. Find out if your favorites are on it!
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FOCUS on East Tennessee's Tri-Cities
East Tennessee's economic and cultural hub has a rich history.
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What Ireland has Given the Mountains...
Ireland's contribution to Appalachia's population is mostly Orange.
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