First Families of Tennessee is a tribute to these men and women who established the state.

Beginning in 1541 with Hernando De Soto's Spanish expedition for gold, African Americans have held a prominent place in Chattanooga's history. Author Rita Lorra

This book provides family sketches and genealogical information on the first families to settle in the area of East Tennessee that originally made up the state

Published to coincide with the bicentennial of the White House, this lavishly illustrated, delightfully accessible book describes the everyday lives of America'

In the years following the Revolutionary War, the young American nation was in a state of chaos. Citizens pleaded with government leaders to reorganize local in