History Field Trips: The Scopes Monkey Trial in Dayton, TN

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August 5, 2020
The “Scopes Monkey Trial” took place in July 1925, featuring the prosecution of John Scopes, a 24-year-old science teacher, for teaching evolution in a Tenn..

July 31, 2020
Athens, Tenn., is a charming historic Tennessee town nestled between Knoxville and Chattanooga in the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest and Great S..

July 29, 2020
Dayton was settled in 1820 as Smith's Crossroads; in 1877, the town was renamed after Dayton, Ohio. This historic town is famous for hosting the Scopes Trial - ..

With more people spending time outdoors, many parks, rivers and wilderness areas are being burdened with an increase in litter and trash.   Tennessee Sta..

June 24, 2020
The Caverns, home of PBS’s Bluegrass Underground, recently opened a new cave on its grounds and is offering daily guided tours. Known for underground concert ..

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