The Book of Marshall

Chapter 9: Mapping the Life WM Carter

SEASON TWO FINALE!
 
WM Carter (1868-1936) was a cornerstone of Lewisburg and Marshall County during his life time. In this episode, hosted by Teneal Alexander, Yareli Rosales, Caroline McNutt, Gracie Stephens, and Lyle Nelson, The MCHS History Club maps the life of WM Carter!
 Carter dedicated his life to the betterment of Marshall County, including his historic 1899 Map of Marshall County. Riding a bicycle across the county, Carter mapped every square mile of Marshall County, even interviewing and documenting the families, farms, and businesses. The Carter Map is still used to this day to varify century farms and is instrumental in historic research. Carter left his mark in Marshall. 
We also spend a few minutes with our Senior Members of the History Club for our Senior Sendoff, spotlighting our Class of 2024 members and where they are headed next! We are so thankful for the contributions of Cade Wiggins, Gracie Stephens, Caiden Emmitt, Henry Pearson, 2024 Vice President Lyle Nelson, and 2024 Club President Teneal Alexander and wish them the greatest success as they move on to the next chapters in their lives!
Script and Notes Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oOSzsfp1WzZEyrmaMuFFw6owpmUItFUBG9GuVtlMMJw/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 8: In Memory of Joe George

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Coach Joe George.
Joe George spent nearly 40 years coaching baseball at Marshall County High School. He coached the defense for the Tiger Football team for 22 years. He was part of a state championship in football, and he coached the baseball program to State Titles in 1983, 1993, and 1994. He is a TSSAA Hall of Famer. More than anything else, he was a positive influence on his players, his school, and his community. Coach George passed away on April 9, 2024. 
History Club members Jontavia Cross, Cathryne Burrahm, Henry Pearson, Brooklyn Carter, Cameron Rhiner, and Lyle Nelson host this episode recounting Coach George's career and accomplishments. We also included an unreleased conversation between former football coach Bob Edens and Coach George discussing their state championship season. Finally, we close out with a series of tribute messages from former players and colleagues remembering the life and influence that Coach George had on them and in Marshall County, including: 
Mike "Monk" Reese
Jeff Lyttle
Kevin McGehee
Danny Pickle
Keith Stacey
Brent Adcox
and Coach Bob Edens
 
 

Chapter 7: A Date in Infamy... Marshall County and Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor was one of the worst attacks in U.S. history. In this episode, The History Club explores the stories of five Marshall County veterans who witnessed and survived the attack... Morris Looney, William Haynes, Rufus Foster, Swanson Stammer, and Lewis Wilson.  This... is their story.

Chapter 1: Etched in Stone

Captain Arthur Sheffield was a Revolutionary War captain of a militia from North Carolina. On our debut episode, the MCHS History Club discusses what roles a militia captain might have filled in the Revolution and examines the legacy and family history he established in Marshall County. We also caught up with Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny for a discussion on the importance of local government. Finally, our Alumni spotlight this month is Mrs. Kim Anderson! Check out the link below for our episode script, which includes our sources and links to our music for this episode. 
Hosted By: Ellah Wilson, Johntavia Cross, Sam Wilson, and Abbie Perryman
Podcast Script, with sources, and music links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3ouS969_S9b-kAyctJt8ZkukZ9HjfY9jkwuQQOZ8Vk/edit?usp=sharing 

Chapter 6: #goated

Marshall County is home to a lot of history... but one of the lesser known stories of Marshall is our history with myotonic (aka fainting) goats. MCHS History Club Members Johntavia Cross, Caroline McNutt, Cathrynne Burrham, and Gracie Stephens trace the mysterious arrival of the goats to Marshall, their prominance in the area, and the origins of the Goats, Music, and More Festival. Cornersville's Cindy Carley of SeaQuest Farms discusses the modern approach to goat farming. Our community spotlight for this episode was MCHS Principal Justin Perry, who was a former student and teacher at MCHS! 

Chapter 5: The Chapel Hill Light

The Book of Marshall returns for Season Two!!!! Let's shine a light on some local legends from Marshall County.
On the train tracks in Chapel Hill, Tennessee there can be found an eerie sight. The Ghost Light of Chapel Hill has sightings going all the way back to the 1930s! Teneal Alexander, Caiden Emmet, and Caroline McNutt host this episode, as we investigate the legends, the explanations, and the sightings of the Chapel Hill Light. John Rickman shares his insight and research with the History Club as well. We also check in with Mike Wiles, Marshall County's Circuit Court Clerk in our Community Spotlight.  
Thank you to John Rickman, Mike Wiles, Scot Leonard, Daniel Batey, Vanessa Sweeney, and Kim Anderson for contributing stories and interviews for our episodes!
This episode was researched and written by Teneal Alexander, Lyle Nelson, Caiden Emmet, and Caroline McNutt. 
Produced by the MCHS History Club. 
Script and Show Notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elBk2KK1oTc0cF4NIbu0d6EGE-AdXo2LW6zBNrS5jnE/view
 

1984 MCHS Tiger Football State Champions Roundtable

BONUS! In preparation for Chapter 2 of the Book of Marshall, History Club Senior Caden Mills hosted a round table discussion featuring MCHS Tiger Football players and coaches from the 1984 season. We used clips of this discussion in our episode recounting the story of the '84 Tigers. As a bonus, here is the full discussion, featuring TSSAA Hall of Fame Coach Bob Edens, TSSAA Hall of Fame Coach Joe George, along with former players Jeff Lyttle, Danny Pickle, and Keith Stacey.  
 
We look forward to returning in the fall with new episodes for Season 2! 

Chapter 4: The Tone Setter

Season One Finale!
Grady Martin. Perhaps one of the most storied careers in music history from the 1940s all the way into the 1990s, Grady Martin innovated and shaoed the sound of Nashville and beyond! You may not know the name, but we promise you know his sound. Grady worked with legendary artists such as Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, and many more.  We also give our History Club seniors their due, with a quick Senior Sendoff.  Thanks for checking out our Podcast and we hope to see you back next school year for Season Two!
Hosted by Gwen Recabo, Matthew Martinez, Dre Draine, and Julie Henson. 
Episode Script, Sources, and Information: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGs0Dl1F82Uuimbm57YXf0jk1tgHej1slTKk8Vt-SHk/edit?usp=sharing 

BONUS: MCHS Tiger Football Spring Recap

Welcome to a special Bonus episode of the Book of Marshall. Join us for a special preview for the 2023 Tiger Football Squad as Coach Osteen reviews the spring practice and discusses next year's team! We hope to launch a weekly Tiger Football Podcast for next season, and this is a little preview of what that show might look like! 

Chapter 3: Echoes of Connelly

One location in Lewisburg served the community as a site for the education of Marshall County students for over 100 years. From a run of private schools, to the birthplace of Marshall County High School.... However, most know this location as Connelly Middle School. The History Club investigated what made Connelly so special to so many in Lewisburg, but perhaps the best evidence is to just listen to stories that happened in the old hallways and classrooms. The memories and stories tell a history of a building that made an impact on so many people that spent time there learning and teaching. Walls can't talk... but maybe if we dig a little bit deeper and ask the right questions, those stories may still echo the halls of Connelly. This supersized episode hosted by MCHS students Lyle Nelson and Caiden Emmitt features contributions from several current and former educators as they recount stories from Connelly, including: 
Mary Brewer
Ryan Henry
David Steely
Kevin Mcgehee
Jenna Wilson
Daniel Batey
Mike Reese
Lee Perryman
Kyle Stacey
Kathi Jo Martin
Dickie Adkins
Connie Page
Benita Villines
Jeanne Wiles
Frank Sullivan 
MCHS Student Sam Johnson conducted a round table discussion with several former teachers from Connelly.
Caiden Emmitt sat down with Frank Sullivan for an interview about the connection that Connelly shared with his community outreach organization, HOPEtown. 
Ellah Wilson also spoke with Director of Schools Jacob Sorrells for our Municipal Community Spotlight about the role a Director of Schools plays in the community.
Show scirpt, sources, and resources: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mYZja634CzQilp1hTcCcMbIZuJBlf9lUghbjbKpZkNo/edit?usp=sharing 
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