The Book of Marshall
Episodes
Monday May 13, 2024
Chapter 9: Mapping the Life WM Carter
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
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
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Chapter 8: In Memory of Joe George
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
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
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Chapter 7: A Date in Infamy... Marshall County and Pearl Harbor
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
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.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Chapter 6: #goated
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
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!
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Chapter 5: The Chapel Hill Light
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
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