Front Porch Radio - History's Hook Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/historys-hook History’s Hook is a weekly audio-media series that uses local stories…stories found in everyone’s backyard…to explore national and world history. The show features experts and eye-witnesses to events that make those connections in history. The show’s host, Tom Price is a veteran historian who has spent nearly 30 years working in museums and archives finding those documents and objects that tell the stories of all of us. He has published numerous articles on U.S. History and has curated fifteen major exhibitions related to American History and culture. © 2026 Tom Price bac0097e-3546-5858-9352-c1b80b7f342c no en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:38:12 -0500 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:38:36 -0500 https://www.frontporchradiotn.com/history https://img.transistorcdn.com/FRl-7dE8KXLLMZALVNAkO2CuM-mVPKBaKjxFWHLd22o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3NTY5LzE2MTA1/NzI1MDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Front Porch Radio - History's Hook https://www.frontporchradiotn.com/history episodic Tom Price History’s Hook is a weekly audio-media series that uses local stories…stories found in everyone’s backyard…to explore national and world history. The show features experts and eye-witnesses to events that make those connections in history. The show’s host, Tom Price is a veteran historian who has spent nearly 30 years working in museums and archives finding those documents and objects that tell the stories of all of us. He has published numerous articles on U.S. History and has curated fifteen major exhibitions related to American History and culture. History’s Hook is a weekly audio-media series that uses local stories…stories found in everyone’s backyard…to explore national and world history. History Kennedy Broadcasting Co. No No History's Hook RM EP3 04-25-2026 Hidden Figures 176 176 History's Hook RM EP3 04-25-2026 Hidden Figures full 81a2eaa8-37cf-47b7-8e1c-e6b106b25f11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6421630a History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. 

]]> History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. 

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:38:05 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. 

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP50 04-04-2026 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury Pathfinder of the Seas 175 175 History's Hook RM EP50 04-04-2026 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury Pathfinder of the Seas full 62d0bb1f-4365-4e91-93a3-52a333126a71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/855af512 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:20:29 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP15 03-21-2026 Out of Slavery Life of Elias Polk 174 174 History's Hook RM EP15 03-21-2026 Out of Slavery Life of Elias Polk full ea1bc5fc-69bc-4375-bf91-c1521078463a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4010c2f0 Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

]]> Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:53:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP40 03-07-2026 Negro Baseball League 173 173 History's Hook RM EP40 03-07-2026 Negro Baseball League full 0a055e5d-3746-4659-800d-a1987e612c0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4a98bcc Baseball is the quintessential American sport.  Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century.  But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations.  Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold.  A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail.  Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.  
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams.  Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Baseball is the quintessential American sport.  Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century.  But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations.  Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold.  A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail.  Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.  
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams.  Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:18:48 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Baseball is the quintessential American sport.  Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century.  But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations.  Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold.  A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail.  Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.  
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams.  Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> History No History's Hook 02-14-2026 Columbia Race Riots 1946 Part2 172 172 History's Hook 02-14-2026 Columbia Race Riots 1946 Part2 full cf5980c5-4ab9-4f0b-9b02-e7ee0186b419 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4b3e914 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP17 01-31-2026 Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part1 171 171 History's Hook RM EP17 01-31-2026 Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part1 full a3f216f5-d0d7-4658-a1f4-f8150eae1273 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cadfc39b February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:55:41 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP3 01-10-2025 Maury County Hidden Figures 170 170 History's Hook RM EP3 01-10-2025 Maury County Hidden Figures full a349077e-f250-437c-b7cd-bcc71c304095 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bce079f History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:09:13 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP7 12-20-2025 Embattled President Andrew Johnson TN Presidents Pt3 169 169 History's Hook RM EP7 12-20-2025 Embattled President Andrew Johnson TN Presidents Pt3 full 27a105a3-5c99-4f70-8637-5a485fd5fd80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6249b95b Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman.  The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864.  Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman.  The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864.  Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:27:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman.  The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864.  Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP6 11-29-2025 Young Hickory James K Polk TN Presidents Pt2 168 168 History's Hook RM EP6 11-29-2025 Young Hickory James K Polk TN Presidents Pt2 full 003154e3-d280-45c3-b505-5e5aa3e3d24b https://share.transistor.fm/s/72571602 Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:49:58 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP13 11-01-2025 Andrew Jackson TN Presidents Pt1 167 167 History's Hook RM EP13 11-01-2025 Andrew Jackson TN Presidents Pt1 full cf40b912-89fc-40f0-b95b-95f517af1d84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b1e9d92 As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson.  Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics.  Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson.  Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics.  Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:10:25 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson.  Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics.  Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP26 10-18-2025 TN Cemeteries 166 166 History's Hook RM EP26 10-18-2025 TN Cemeteries full 97b3db22-6718-494e-9d55-7c8d7b2cbed7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/337d7f31 Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s.  Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards.  But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead.  Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art.  Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces.  These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s.  Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards.  But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead.  Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art.  Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces.  These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s.  Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards.  But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead.  Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art.  Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces.  These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP21 09-27-2025 Union Occupation 165 165 History's Hook RM EP21 09-27-2025 Union Occupation full c7fcc2bb-7494-4546-bbaa-c144c5b2f697 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd09f7ae From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War.  For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory?  Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state?  In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War.  For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory?  Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state?  In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:43:43 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War.  For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory?  Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state?  In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP25 09-06-2025 Judge Randolph Baxter 164 164 History's Hook RM EP25 09-06-2025 Judge Randolph Baxter full 2cc07ffc-dd76-45dc-b7af-117eb94fedb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cb8eefa History's Hook 09-06-2025 Episode 25: Voices of Segregation: Judge Randolph Baxter
As part of a series on life in the segregation era, History’s Hook hosts, Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan interview Judge Randolph Baxter who graduated from Carver-Smith Highschool in 1963.  He attended Tuskegee University and the University of Akron School of Law.  While there he was an ROTC student, Mr. Baxter served his country in the Vietnam War from 1968-1971, achieving the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, among other unit citations while serving with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.  Upon his return, he completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Akron and began a legal career that spanned another forty years.  Holding several important positions, he ended his legal career as chief justice of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.  He currently holds the position of President of the AARP in the State of Ohio.  

]]> History's Hook 09-06-2025 Episode 25: Voices of Segregation: Judge Randolph Baxter
As part of a series on life in the segregation era, History’s Hook hosts, Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan interview Judge Randolph Baxter who graduated from Carver-Smith Highschool in 1963.  He attended Tuskegee University and the University of Akron School of Law.  While there he was an ROTC student, Mr. Baxter served his country in the Vietnam War from 1968-1971, achieving the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, among other unit citations while serving with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.  Upon his return, he completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Akron and began a legal career that spanned another forty years.  Holding several important positions, he ended his legal career as chief justice of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.  He currently holds the position of President of the AARP in the State of Ohio.  

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:28:04 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History's Hook 09-06-2025 Episode 25: Voices of Segregation: Judge Randolph Baxter
As part of a series on life in the segregation era, History’s Hook hosts, Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan interview Judge Randolph Baxter who graduated from Carver-Smith Highschool in 1963.  He attended Tuskegee University and the University of Akron School of Law.  While there he was an ROTC student, Mr. Baxter served his country in the Vietnam War from 1968-1971, achieving the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, among other unit citations while serving with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.  Upon his return, he completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Akron and began a legal career that spanned another forty years.  Holding several important positions, he ended his legal career as chief justice of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.  He currently holds the position of President of the AARP in the State of Ohio.  

]]> History No History's Hook EP8 08-16-2025 Freedmens Schools 163 163 History's Hook EP8 08-16-2025 Freedmens Schools full 0d0a9d7a-cc72-4049-acee-e58c01f861dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a638cfc Episode 8:  Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee
To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau.  Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children."  Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community.  One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education.  Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time.  History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee.  

]]> Episode 8:  Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee
To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau.  Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children."  Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community.  One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education.  Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time.  History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee.  

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:01:38 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 8:  Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee
To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau.  Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children."  Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community.  One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education.  Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time.  History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee.  

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP15 08-02-2025 Elias Polk 162 162 History's Hook RM EP15 08-02-2025 Elias Polk full fb275607-e6a7-4e16-8551-845b2001dc17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5ea7458 Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

]]> Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:18:01 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP2 07-19-2025 Natchez Trace 161 161 History's Hook RM EP2 07-19-2025 Natchez Trace full 489c7d11-0870-4cc7-a680-77e0a3e9b721 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fef3a3c2 Episode 2: The Devil’s Backbone: The History of the Natchez Trace
History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life.  The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi.  The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis!

]]> Episode 2: The Devil’s Backbone: The History of the Natchez Trace
History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life.  The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi.  The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis!

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:54:30 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 2: The Devil’s Backbone: The History of the Natchez Trace
History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life.  The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi.  The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis!

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP41 07-05-2025 Sammy Sparkman 160 160 History's Hook RM EP41 07-05-2025 Sammy Sparkman full d3750861-aba7-4628-aea9-34c99ca4f46b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e52bb84f In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman.  Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old.  Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997.  He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere.  He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders.  Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge.  Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career.  In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves.  His story one of inspiration.

]]> In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman.  Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old.  Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997.  He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere.  He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders.  Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge.  Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career.  In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves.  His story one of inspiration.

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman.  Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old.  Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997.  He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere.  He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders.  Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge.  Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career.  In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves.  His story one of inspiration.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP6 06-21-2025 Young Hickory James K Polk 159 159 History's Hook RM EP6 06-21-2025 Young Hickory James K Polk full b015aca2-313f-4c49-9951-351594a47c1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cf87b51 Tennessee boasts three presidents.  Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple.  Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful.  His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Tennessee boasts three presidents.  Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple.  Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful.  His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Tennessee boasts three presidents.  Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple.  Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful.  His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP49 06-07-2025 Justice Holly Kirby 158 158 History's Hook RM EP49 06-07-2025 Justice Holly Kirby full 94fa79dd-be59-42c0-954d-6946deaef2d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4218a0b The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

Episode #49: The Peace and Dignity of the State: Justice Holly Kirby

The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

Episode #49: The Peace and Dignity of the State: Justice Holly Kirby

The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:19:21 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

Episode #49: The Peace and Dignity of the State: Justice Holly Kirby

The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> History No History's Hook RM EP55 05-24-2025 Ron Ladd USN Retired 157 157 History's Hook RM EP55 05-24-2025 Ron Ladd USN Retired full 03037189-a3d7-4070-a92b-aed067270b0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ff98aa3 What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> History No History's Hook EP34 05-10-2025 Imogene Nelson of the Womens Army Corps 156 156 History's Hook EP34 05-10-2025 Imogene Nelson of the Womens Army Corps full 1fa65ebb-4f3e-4230-b299-34336a632a1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9cdbd51 History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson.  Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s.  During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY.  Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps.  She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War.  Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson.  Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s.  During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY.  Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps.  She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War.  Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 08:36:49 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson.  Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s.  During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY.  Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps.  She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War.  Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> History No History's Hook EP29 04-26-2025 Lyman Johnson 155 155 History's Hook EP29 04-26-2025 Lyman Johnson full adfada4a-e8ad-47a7-90d2-e9dfa62f5df5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2361cad7 Episode 29: Voices of Segregation: Lyman Johnson
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by Louisville, Kentucky native Lyman M. Johnson.  After attending the University of Louisville and spending time in the military, he also attended the University of Kentucky where he studied chemistry.  He spent his career as a chemist for Honeywell Corporation before working as an environmental chemist with the Environmental Protection Agency.  He now lives near Los Angeles, California
Mr. Johnson’s father Lyman T. Johnson was a leader in the American Civil Rights movement.  The first black man to be admitted to the University of Kentucky, after having to sue for the right to attend, he eventually was bestowed three honorary doctorates.  A building on the campus bears his name.  Our guest’s grandfather Robert G. Johnson was a leader in the education of black students and served as a teacher and principal here in Columbia, TN.  Our guest’s great-grandfather was born enslaved here in Maury County, and was able to purchase his freedom and that of his wife before becoming, himself, educated.  It’s truly an inspiring American story.

]]> Episode 29: Voices of Segregation: Lyman Johnson
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by Louisville, Kentucky native Lyman M. Johnson.  After attending the University of Louisville and spending time in the military, he also attended the University of Kentucky where he studied chemistry.  He spent his career as a chemist for Honeywell Corporation before working as an environmental chemist with the Environmental Protection Agency.  He now lives near Los Angeles, California
Mr. Johnson’s father Lyman T. Johnson was a leader in the American Civil Rights movement.  The first black man to be admitted to the University of Kentucky, after having to sue for the right to attend, he eventually was bestowed three honorary doctorates.  A building on the campus bears his name.  Our guest’s grandfather Robert G. Johnson was a leader in the education of black students and served as a teacher and principal here in Columbia, TN.  Our guest’s great-grandfather was born enslaved here in Maury County, and was able to purchase his freedom and that of his wife before becoming, himself, educated.  It’s truly an inspiring American story.

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 29: Voices of Segregation: Lyman Johnson
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by Louisville, Kentucky native Lyman M. Johnson.  After attending the University of Louisville and spending time in the military, he also attended the University of Kentucky where he studied chemistry.  He spent his career as a chemist for Honeywell Corporation before working as an environmental chemist with the Environmental Protection Agency.  He now lives near Los Angeles, California
Mr. Johnson’s father Lyman T. Johnson was a leader in the American Civil Rights movement.  The first black man to be admitted to the University of Kentucky, after having to sue for the right to attend, he eventually was bestowed three honorary doctorates.  A building on the campus bears his name.  Our guest’s grandfather Robert G. Johnson was a leader in the education of black students and served as a teacher and principal here in Columbia, TN.  Our guest’s great-grandfather was born enslaved here in Maury County, and was able to purchase his freedom and that of his wife before becoming, himself, educated.  It’s truly an inspiring American story.

]]> History No History's Hook EP48 04-12-2025 Cecil Whiteside WWII Naval Veteran 154 154 History's Hook EP48 04-12-2025 Cecil Whiteside WWII Naval Veteran full 66442c8a-4995-43f5-bbe1-74686382ce8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f53a26a5 Episode #48: Centenarian Cecil Whiteside, WWII Naval Veteran
Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world.  Join Tom and Dr. Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a remarkable Tennessean.

]]> Episode #48: Centenarian Cecil Whiteside, WWII Naval Veteran
Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world.  Join Tom and Dr. Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a remarkable Tennessean.

]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:53:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #48: Centenarian Cecil Whiteside, WWII Naval Veteran
Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world.  Join Tom and Dr. Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a remarkable Tennessean.

]]> History No History's Hook EP40 03-29-25 NegroBBLeague 153 153 History's Hook EP40 03-29-25 NegroBBLeague full b4ca40e5-8fcd-4569-bd3f-9215d194f9e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fd8c5d1 Baseball is the quintessential American sport.  Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century.  But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations.  Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold.  A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail.  Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.  
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams.  Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Baseball is the quintessential American sport.  Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century.  But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations.  Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold.  A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail.  Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.  
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams.  Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:43:44 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Baseball is the quintessential American sport.  Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century.  But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations.  Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold.  A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail.  Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.  
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams.  Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> History No History's Hook EP59 03-08-2025 Dr. BI Naddy 152 152 History's Hook EP59 03-08-2025 Dr. BI Naddy full 4111ceaf-924c-458f-80e3-f4318c8cac64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc9f9790 Dr. BI Naddy, Arab American, Doctor, Teacher, Philanthropist   Dr. B.I. Naddy has lived a life of service.  Born in Haifa when it was a port city in Palestine in 1933, He was one of 750,000 Arabs forced to leave during the Arab-Israeli War in 1948, settling in Amman, Jordan.  A brilliant student, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Chemistry in the United States.  Following a brief time as a scientist for the Jordanian Governement, Dr. Naddy returned to the United States permanently and became the first Ph.D. professor at Columbia State Community College (the first community college in Tennessee.  He taught over 5000 students, many of whom went on to stellar careers in medicine.  His strong spiritual foundation has led him to great philanthropic pursuits, and he has started a number of scholarships and endowments for education.  Join hosts Tom Price and Father Chris Bowhay, as they learn about the life of Arab American, Dr. B.I. Naddy.

]]> Dr. BI Naddy, Arab American, Doctor, Teacher, Philanthropist   Dr. B.I. Naddy has lived a life of service.  Born in Haifa when it was a port city in Palestine in 1933, He was one of 750,000 Arabs forced to leave during the Arab-Israeli War in 1948, settling in Amman, Jordan.  A brilliant student, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Chemistry in the United States.  Following a brief time as a scientist for the Jordanian Governement, Dr. Naddy returned to the United States permanently and became the first Ph.D. professor at Columbia State Community College (the first community college in Tennessee.  He taught over 5000 students, many of whom went on to stellar careers in medicine.  His strong spiritual foundation has led him to great philanthropic pursuits, and he has started a number of scholarships and endowments for education.  Join hosts Tom Price and Father Chris Bowhay, as they learn about the life of Arab American, Dr. B.I. Naddy.

]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Dr. BI Naddy, Arab American, Doctor, Teacher, Philanthropist   Dr. B.I. Naddy has lived a life of service.  Born in Haifa when it was a port city in Palestine in 1933, He was one of 750,000 Arabs forced to leave during the Arab-Israeli War in 1948, settling in Amman, Jordan.  A brilliant student, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Chemistry in the United States.  Following a brief time as a scientist for the Jordanian Governement, Dr. Naddy returned to the United States permanently and became the first Ph.D. professor at Columbia State Community College (the first community college in Tennessee.  He taught over 5000 students, many of whom went on to stellar careers in medicine.  His strong spiritual foundation has led him to great philanthropic pursuits, and he has started a number of scholarships and endowments for education.  Join hosts Tom Price and Father Chris Bowhay, as they learn about the life of Arab American, Dr. B.I. Naddy.

]]> History No History's Hook 03-01-2025 RMEP50 Maury or Murry Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury Pathfinder of the Seas 151 151 History's Hook 03-01-2025 RMEP50 Maury or Murry Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury Pathfinder of the Seas full 33387c37-3bef-4a07-a929-470651b33a3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b82ad61 Episode #50: Maury or Murry?: Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas
Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea.  His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.”  Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> Episode #50: Maury or Murry?: Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas
Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea.  His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.”  Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #50: Maury or Murry?: Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas
Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea.  His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.”  Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> History No History's Hook 02-22-2025 RM EP19 Columbia Race Riots 1946 Part2 150 150 History's Hook 02-22-2025 RM EP19 Columbia Race Riots 1946 Part2 full 207e3613-385b-45c5-a642-9ef4f0b2b06b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9055268 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:31:57 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> History No History's Hook 02-15-2025 RM EP17 Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part1 149 149 History's Hook 02-15-2025 RM EP17 Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part1 full 4206f17e-b092-454c-abe5-00dfe7a2e490 https://share.transistor.fm/s/101a9b52 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:28:36 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time.  Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations.  The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died.  More than 100 African Americans were jailed.  The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country.  The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement.  Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> History No History's Hook 02-08-2025 RM EP47 Jefferson Street Sound Origins Lorenzo Washington 148 148 History's Hook 02-08-2025 RM EP47 Jefferson Street Sound Origins Lorenzo Washington full 2fc55b5b-53bd-4a25-8d90-fae3663fc8d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeb6f59c Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship.  The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music.  Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship.  The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music.  Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:22:14 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship.  The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music.  Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> History No History's Hook 02-01-2025 RM EP42 Jim Rushing 147 147 History's Hook 02-01-2025 RM EP42 Jim Rushing full 66745202-34a6-4c61-b60a-e1480c4d2bca https://share.transistor.fm/s/24e0b17b Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter.  He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music.  His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others.  Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018.  Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing.

]]> Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter.  He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music.  His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others.  Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018.  Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing.

]]> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter.  He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music.  His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others.  Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018.  Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing.

]]> History No History's Hook 01-25-2025 RM EP52 Super Bowl 1 with Dave Hathcock 146 146 History's Hook 01-25-2025 RM EP52 Super Bowl 1 with Dave Hathcock full 99108b35-d433-4953-b7c4-65f517f6117c https://share.transistor.fm/s/10cdb977 Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl.  This guest actually lived it!  Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis.  He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi.  His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I!  Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl.  This guest actually lived it!  Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis.  He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi.  His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I!  Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:28:19 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl.  This guest actually lived it!  Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis.  He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi.  His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I!  Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> History No History's Hook 01-11-2025 EP5 Bob Jones Cold War Spy Part1 145 145 History's Hook 01-11-2025 EP5 Bob Jones Cold War Spy Part1 full 078464df-a620-43cb-a524-aacb05d9f7fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/42753b1b In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency.  One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies.  His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage.  Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.”   

]]> In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency.  One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies.  His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage.  Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.”   

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:58:13 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency.  One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies.  His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage.  Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.”   

]]> History No History's Hook 01-04-2025 EP57 Dez Dickerson 144 144 History's Hook 01-04-2025 EP57 Dez Dickerson full c74c6b62-d598-444c-8598-e5947be295c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/585571e9 Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:27:50 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> History No History's Hook 12-21-2024 RM EP7 Andrew Johnson 143 143 History's Hook 12-21-2024 RM EP7 Andrew Johnson full 7a3af620-4efb-456b-8c33-f2fccb87b286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d509340 Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> History No History's Hook 12-14-2024 RM EP13 Old Hickory Andrew Jackson 142 142 History's Hook 12-14-2024 RM EP13 Old Hickory Andrew Jackson full c6714798-fd74-43f0-bc5d-6752c3039148 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ee05bbe As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:34:01 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> History No History's Hook 12-04-2024 RM EP6 Young Hickory James Polk Holtsapple 141 141 History's Hook 12-04-2024 RM EP6 Young Hickory James Polk Holtsapple full 75632614-2624-4fe2-bb66-2d5b8b20a9bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/542832aa Tennessee boasts three presidents.  Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple.  Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful.  His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Tennessee boasts three presidents.  Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple.  Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful.  His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Tennessee boasts three presidents.  Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple.  Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful.  His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> History No History's Hook 11-23-2024 RM EP3 Maury County's Hidden Figures 140 140 History's Hook 11-23-2024 RM EP3 Maury County's Hidden Figures full 89aa6c37-f43e-46f4-b14f-c3891c101816 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46526946 History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and  Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits.  Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. 

]]> History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and  Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits.  Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. 

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:16:56 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and  Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits.  Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. 

]]> History No History's Hook 11-16-2024 RM EP32 Maj Gen William Hickman PT2 139 139 History's Hook 11-16-2024 RM EP32 Maj Gen William Hickman PT2 full 507b9840-d425-4332-a004-004e17092d54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f7376cc Episode#32: Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2Onthis episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a manwho has found great success as a career military man. Major GeneralWilliam Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raisedin Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attendingVanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, hewas commissioned into the army as a 2ndlieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through theranks holding various field and staff commands including company,battalion, and brigade commands with the 101stAirborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served threetours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving inover 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as militaryassistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general ofthe JointReadiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commanderfor the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, DeputyChief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied CommandTransformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a majorgeneral, Gen. Hickman is now senioradvisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisismanagement, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching andleader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr.Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Episode#32: Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2Onthis episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a manwho has found great success as a career military man. Major GeneralWilliam Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raisedin Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attendingVanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, hewas commissioned into the army as a 2ndlieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through theranks holding various field and staff commands including company,battalion, and brigade commands with the 101stAirborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served threetours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving inover 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as militaryassistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general ofthe JointReadiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commanderfor the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, DeputyChief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied CommandTransformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a majorgeneral, Gen. Hickman is now senioradvisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisismanagement, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching andleader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr.Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:07:14 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode#32: Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2Onthis episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a manwho has found great success as a career military man. Major GeneralWilliam Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raisedin Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attendingVanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, hewas commissioned into the army as a 2ndlieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through theranks holding various field and staff commands including company,battalion, and brigade commands with the 101stAirborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served threetours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving inover 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as militaryassistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general ofthe JointReadiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commanderfor the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, DeputyChief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied CommandTransformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a majorgeneral, Gen. Hickman is now senioradvisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisismanagement, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching andleader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr.Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> History No History's Hook 11-09-2024 RM EP31 General Willaim Hickman Part1 of 2 138 138 History's Hook 11-09-2024 RM EP31 General Willaim Hickman Part1 of 2 full a2c495e6-a79f-414b-aa1a-fc38ed353c72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b04ee9c Episode31: Case Study in Leadership: Major General William HickmanOnthis episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who hasfound great success as a career military man. Major General WilliamHickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in MauryCounty, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attendingVanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, hewas commissioned into the army as a 2ndlieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through theranks holding various field and staff commands including company,battalion, and brigade commands with the 101stAirborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served threetours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving inover 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as militaryassistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general ofthe JointReadiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commanderfor the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, DeputyChief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied CommandTransformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a majorgeneral, Gen. Hickman is now senioradvisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisismanagement, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching andleader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr.Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Episode31: Case Study in Leadership: Major General William HickmanOnthis episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who hasfound great success as a career military man. Major General WilliamHickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in MauryCounty, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attendingVanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, hewas commissioned into the army as a 2ndlieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through theranks holding various field and staff commands including company,battalion, and brigade commands with the 101stAirborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served threetours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving inover 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as militaryassistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general ofthe JointReadiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commanderfor the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, DeputyChief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied CommandTransformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a majorgeneral, Gen. Hickman is now senioradvisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisismanagement, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching andleader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr.Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode31: Case Study in Leadership: Major General William HickmanOnthis episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who hasfound great success as a career military man. Major General WilliamHickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in MauryCounty, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attendingVanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, hewas commissioned into the army as a 2ndlieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through theranks holding various field and staff commands including company,battalion, and brigade commands with the 101stAirborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served threetours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving inover 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as militaryassistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general ofthe JointReadiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commanderfor the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, DeputyChief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied CommandTransformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a majorgeneral, Gen. Hickman is now senioradvisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisismanagement, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching andleader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr.Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> History No History's Hook 11-02-2024 RM EP55 Cmdr Ron Ladd USN Ret 137 137 History's Hook 11-02-2024 RM EP55 Cmdr Ron Ladd USN Ret full 48525132-2084-4734-a79e-97095dd3e2fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/faf761ea What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> History No History's Hook 10-19-2024 RM EP26 TN Cemeteries 136 136 History's Hook 10-19-2024 RM EP26 TN Cemeteries full e06206f8-9dbf-4760-8d0c-ea84a532f046 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a76dab5 Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:17:38 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> History No History's Hook 10-12-2024 RM EP46 The Big Read Beloved Part2 135 135 History's Hook 10-12-2024 RM EP46 The Big Read Beloved Part2 full b06c8935-a981-4121-b862-3689e6cd9ab7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/654c8715 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> History No History's Hook 10-05-2024 RM EP 45 The Big Read: Beloved 134 134 History's Hook 10-05-2024 RM EP 45 The Big Read: Beloved full 8ee5c018-198b-4b58-b453-01cb660e301e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2b2d869 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:42:22 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> History No History's Hook 09-21-2024 RM EP21 Thomas Flagel Union Occupation 133 133 History's Hook 09-21-2024 RM EP21 Thomas Flagel Union Occupation full eccbd45a-09ca-4573-bbe2-f31c3143b8d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fae31e6e From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:39:19 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> History No History's Hook 09-07-2024 RM EP56 Admiral Stephen Barnett USN 132 132 History's Hook 09-07-2024 RM EP56 Admiral Stephen Barnett USN full f9cb81c8-c8f7-4553-b353-0b75f722cc60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25c6385b He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:36:23 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> History No History's Hook 08-24-2024 RM EP52 Super Bowl 1 with Dave Hathcock 131 131 History's Hook 08-24-2024 RM EP52 Super Bowl 1 with Dave Hathcock full 5545cc5e-696d-4857-a726-a8675798c2ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d29d835 Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. This guest actually lived it! Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis. He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi. His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I! Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. This guest actually lived it! Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis. He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi. His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I! Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:57:23 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. This guest actually lived it! Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis. He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi. His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I! Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> History No History's Hook 08-17-2024 RMEP11 Path To Freedom 2 The Rosenwald School Initiative 130 130 History's Hook 08-17-2024 RMEP11 Path To Freedom 2 The Rosenwald School Initiative full 0102b1ea-d163-4937-a8d7-0e0785c65d39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be3c9f05 In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

]]> In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:29:53 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

]]> History No History's Hook 08-10-2024 RMEP8 Path To Freedom Freedman's Bureau Schools in TN 129 129 History's Hook 08-10-2024 RMEP8 Path To Freedom Freedman's Bureau Schools in TN full 4bcf7d4d-04d6-4242-95b2-110887980e8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e94ac451 To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau. Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children." Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community. One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education. Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time. History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee.

]]> To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau. Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children." Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community. One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education. Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time. History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee.

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:15:29 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau. Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children." Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community. One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education. Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time. History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee.

]]> History No History's Hook 08-03-2024 RMEP 53 Jermain Loguen King of the Underground Railroad 128 128 History's Hook 08-03-2024 RMEP 53 Jermain Loguen King of the Underground Railroad full 9f477f22-fa28-4e8a-b0c9-bf2ac7d2fed8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb504f5b Born into slavery in Davidson County, Tennessee to an enslaved mother and her white owner, Jermain Wesley Loguen would eventually be moved to Maury County, Tennessee before he finally made his escape from slavery to the North. He eventually settled in Upstate New York, where his efforts to assist the enslaved out of bondage, made him known as the “King of the Underground Railroad.” Recent scholarship is leading Loguen to becoming one of the great names associated with early Civil Rights in America. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they speak with Texas State University Professor Dr. Angela Murphy about Loguen’s remarkable life.

]]> Born into slavery in Davidson County, Tennessee to an enslaved mother and her white owner, Jermain Wesley Loguen would eventually be moved to Maury County, Tennessee before he finally made his escape from slavery to the North. He eventually settled in Upstate New York, where his efforts to assist the enslaved out of bondage, made him known as the “King of the Underground Railroad.” Recent scholarship is leading Loguen to becoming one of the great names associated with early Civil Rights in America. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they speak with Texas State University Professor Dr. Angela Murphy about Loguen’s remarkable life.

]]> Sat, 03 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Born into slavery in Davidson County, Tennessee to an enslaved mother and her white owner, Jermain Wesley Loguen would eventually be moved to Maury County, Tennessee before he finally made his escape from slavery to the North. He eventually settled in Upstate New York, where his efforts to assist the enslaved out of bondage, made him known as the “King of the Underground Railroad.” Recent scholarship is leading Loguen to becoming one of the great names associated with early Civil Rights in America. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they speak with Texas State University Professor Dr. Angela Murphy about Loguen’s remarkable life.

]]> History No History's Hook 07-13-2024 RM EP57 Dez Dickerson 127 127 History's Hook 07-13-2024 RM EP57 Dez Dickerson full c49c0395-cd33-4641-88f1-4e3628493be1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d476f6d Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:02:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> History No History's Hook EP 58 J.E.R. Carpenter 126 126 History's Hook EP 58 J.E.R. Carpenter full 7d6062dc-c414-452a-add2-88be0a583fa0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2300cc4f History's Hook Episode #58: J.E.R. Carpenter, Father of the Luxury High-Rise
Born and raised in Columbia, Tennessee, James Edwin Ruthven Carpenter attended MIT and the Ecole des Beaux Arts before becoming one of America's premier architects.  Remembered in his home state for such buildings as The Hermitage Hotel and The Stahlman Building in Nashville, he also built the Maury County Courthouse, Carpenter would arrive in New York City just as mansions on Millionaires Row were being torn down.  Knowing the wealthiest in the city still needed places to live that befit their economic and social station, Carpenter devised the idea of building luxury apartments where each floor was a mansion.  This appealed to the "1%'ers" and even today, Carpenter's apartments are highly sought after or the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Tom Price interviews Tom Vickstrom, the historian of the Hermitage Hotel, author and architectural historian Andrew Alpern, and Carpenter's great grand-daughter Leslie Doyle.

]]> History's Hook Episode #58: J.E.R. Carpenter, Father of the Luxury High-Rise
Born and raised in Columbia, Tennessee, James Edwin Ruthven Carpenter attended MIT and the Ecole des Beaux Arts before becoming one of America's premier architects.  Remembered in his home state for such buildings as The Hermitage Hotel and The Stahlman Building in Nashville, he also built the Maury County Courthouse, Carpenter would arrive in New York City just as mansions on Millionaires Row were being torn down.  Knowing the wealthiest in the city still needed places to live that befit their economic and social station, Carpenter devised the idea of building luxury apartments where each floor was a mansion.  This appealed to the "1%'ers" and even today, Carpenter's apartments are highly sought after or the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Tom Price interviews Tom Vickstrom, the historian of the Hermitage Hotel, author and architectural historian Andrew Alpern, and Carpenter's great grand-daughter Leslie Doyle.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:29:26 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History's Hook Episode #58: J.E.R. Carpenter, Father of the Luxury High-Rise
Born and raised in Columbia, Tennessee, James Edwin Ruthven Carpenter attended MIT and the Ecole des Beaux Arts before becoming one of America's premier architects.  Remembered in his home state for such buildings as The Hermitage Hotel and The Stahlman Building in Nashville, he also built the Maury County Courthouse, Carpenter would arrive in New York City just as mansions on Millionaires Row were being torn down.  Knowing the wealthiest in the city still needed places to live that befit their economic and social station, Carpenter devised the idea of building luxury apartments where each floor was a mansion.  This appealed to the "1%'ers" and even today, Carpenter's apartments are highly sought after or the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Tom Price interviews Tom Vickstrom, the historian of the Hermitage Hotel, author and architectural historian Andrew Alpern, and Carpenter's great grand-daughter Leslie Doyle.

]]> History No History's Hook 06-08-2024 RM EP34 Imogene Nelson of the Womens Army Corps 125 125 History's Hook 06-08-2024 RM EP34 Imogene Nelson of the Womens Army Corps full 6e38691a-868b-4342-a1c0-f2b800bd46e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cea70bf History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> History No History's Hook 06-01-2024 RM EP52 Super Bowl I with Dave Hathcock 124 124 History's Hook 06-01-2024 RM EP52 Super Bowl I with Dave Hathcock full 61770bdb-b3aa-426e-b566-1974f3efe37f https://share.transistor.fm/s/13d1cd8a Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. This guest actually lived it! Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis. He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi. His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I! Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. This guest actually lived it! Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis. He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi. His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I! Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Every boy at some point wishes and pretends that he could play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. This guest actually lived it! Dave Hathcock started football “late” in his life, playing in Memphis. He was pretty good…and was signed to the legendary Green Bay Packers under Coach Vince Lombardi. His rookie year saw him playing in Super Bowl I! Listen to Dave Hathcock’s incredible and inspiring story with hosts Tom Price and Chris Sockwell.

]]> History No History's Hook 05-18-2024 RMEP49 The Peace and Dignity of the State Justice Holly Kirby 123 123 History's Hook 05-18-2024 RMEP49 The Peace and Dignity of the State Justice Holly Kirby full b900b7e6-209d-4345-923f-8662878b16f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f43b262 The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> History No History's Hook 05-11-2024 RMEP30 The Centennial of Women's Suffrage 122 122 History's Hook 05-11-2024 RMEP30 The Centennial of Women's Suffrage full 9bfd285d-fdb3-448c-9027-884eee4f9d31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdc099f4 August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which allowed women the right to vote. Tennessee played a pivotal role as it was the 36th and final state needed to make the 19th amendment the law of the land. Although Tennessee can make the claim of being the state that made this important change in American History happen, it belies the fact that Tennessee and the South was late in embracing the suffrage movement. In truth, it took decades of hard fighting by women across the nation to claim this most basic of rights. The suffrage movement is a case-study in grass-roots politics. Small towns across the state and nation organized local suffrage groups to help further the initiative. In the end, the 19th amendment did not, in fact, claim for all women the right to vote. For African-American women, many of whom contributed to the suffrage movement, it would take many more decades for them to secure the right to vote without stipulations. Today on History’s Hook, we’ll explore the history of woman suffrage in Tennessee. Join Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan, Dr. Barry Gidcomb, and special guest Dr. Carol Bucy as they explore this important topic.

]]> August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which allowed women the right to vote. Tennessee played a pivotal role as it was the 36th and final state needed to make the 19th amendment the law of the land. Although Tennessee can make the claim of being the state that made this important change in American History happen, it belies the fact that Tennessee and the South was late in embracing the suffrage movement. In truth, it took decades of hard fighting by women across the nation to claim this most basic of rights. The suffrage movement is a case-study in grass-roots politics. Small towns across the state and nation organized local suffrage groups to help further the initiative. In the end, the 19th amendment did not, in fact, claim for all women the right to vote. For African-American women, many of whom contributed to the suffrage movement, it would take many more decades for them to secure the right to vote without stipulations. Today on History’s Hook, we’ll explore the history of woman suffrage in Tennessee. Join Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan, Dr. Barry Gidcomb, and special guest Dr. Carol Bucy as they explore this important topic.

]]> Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which allowed women the right to vote. Tennessee played a pivotal role as it was the 36th and final state needed to make the 19th amendment the law of the land. Although Tennessee can make the claim of being the state that made this important change in American History happen, it belies the fact that Tennessee and the South was late in embracing the suffrage movement. In truth, it took decades of hard fighting by women across the nation to claim this most basic of rights. The suffrage movement is a case-study in grass-roots politics. Small towns across the state and nation organized local suffrage groups to help further the initiative. In the end, the 19th amendment did not, in fact, claim for all women the right to vote. For African-American women, many of whom contributed to the suffrage movement, it would take many more decades for them to secure the right to vote without stipulations. Today on History’s Hook, we’ll explore the history of woman suffrage in Tennessee. Join Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan, Dr. Barry Gidcomb, and special guest Dr. Carol Bucy as they explore this important topic.

]]> History No History's Hook 05-04-2024 RM EP33 Sandra Seaton 121 121 History's Hook 05-04-2024 RM EP33 Sandra Seaton full f64db4c4-6abb-43f9-bcf3-6a7953713dd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba09787a Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her libretto for the solo opera “From the Diary of Sally Hemings,” set to music by Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award winning, 2007 composer of the year winner, William Bolcom, has been performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco and the Rialto Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. 
 She received the Mark Twain Award from the Society for the study of Midwestern Literature in 2012. She taught creative writing and African-American Literature at Central Michigan University for 15 years as a professor of English.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifOF8LTYa_4&pp=ygUNU2FuZHJhIFNlYXRvbg%3D%3D

]]> Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her libretto for the solo opera “From the Diary of Sally Hemings,” set to music by Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award winning, 2007 composer of the year winner, William Bolcom, has been performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco and the Rialto Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. 
 She received the Mark Twain Award from the Society for the study of Midwestern Literature in 2012. She taught creative writing and African-American Literature at Central Michigan University for 15 years as a professor of English.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifOF8LTYa_4&pp=ygUNU2FuZHJhIFNlYXRvbg%3D%3D

]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her libretto for the solo opera “From the Diary of Sally Hemings,” set to music by Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award winning, 2007 composer of the year winner, William Bolcom, has been performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco and the Rialto Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. 
 She received the Mark Twain Award from the Society for the study of Midwestern Literature in 2012. She taught creative writing and African-American Literature at Central Michigan University for 15 years as a professor of English.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifOF8LTYa_4&pp=ygUNU2FuZHJhIFNlYXRvbg%3D%3D

]]> History No History's Hook 04-27-2024 RM EP43 Rick Burt NASA 120 120 History's Hook 04-27-2024 RM EP43 Rick Burt NASA full 85866ba8-7af2-4970-9499-a1d901b36b3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/12b11b28 Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering.  He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety.  Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond.  Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.

]]> Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering.  He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety.  Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond.  Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.

]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering.  He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety.  Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond.  Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.

]]> History No History's Hook 04-20-2024 RM EP51 Haynes Ayers and the USS Dorchester 119 119 History's Hook 04-20-2024 RM EP51 Haynes Ayers and the USS Dorchester full f521f388-7113-4bc1-9409-21e1689e53e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98a00018 Sometimes a connection between two families takes decades to uncover. Join host Tom Price as he brings two families together over one of WWII’s greatest tragedies. This story is 80 years in the making. It has all the elements of a best-selling book…a story first set in the 1930’s in rural Tennessee, that tells of love, war, tragedy, loss, renewal and re-discovery.

]]> Sometimes a connection between two families takes decades to uncover. Join host Tom Price as he brings two families together over one of WWII’s greatest tragedies. This story is 80 years in the making. It has all the elements of a best-selling book…a story first set in the 1930’s in rural Tennessee, that tells of love, war, tragedy, loss, renewal and re-discovery.

]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:05:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Sometimes a connection between two families takes decades to uncover. Join host Tom Price as he brings two families together over one of WWII’s greatest tragedies. This story is 80 years in the making. It has all the elements of a best-selling book…a story first set in the 1930’s in rural Tennessee, that tells of love, war, tragedy, loss, renewal and re-discovery.

]]> History No History's Hook 04-13-2024 RM EP47 The Jefferson Street Sound with Lorenzon Washington 118 118 History's Hook 04-13-2024 RM EP47 The Jefferson Street Sound with Lorenzon Washington full cbd2e988-73b0-4bbe-9f76-b5491de7be9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8da4b6ab Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship. The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music. Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship. The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music. Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship. The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music. Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> History No History's Hook 04-06-2024 RM EP6 Young Hickory James K Polk 117 117 History's Hook 04-06-2024 RM EP6 Young Hickory James K Polk full 09f7b20a-9607-4809-beec-66f895f59932 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7124db3 Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-30-24 RM EP20 The Second Great Awakening 116 116 History's Hook 3-30-24 RM EP20 The Second Great Awakening full f77baf1c-f771-4d61-acc6-1481012c62e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54345b8f Episode 20: The Second Great Awakening
On this episode of History’s Hook, hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb discuss one of the great transformative movements in 19th century America…the Second Great Awakening. This movement brought about a serious upswing in religious thought in America following the Revolutionary War. From this religious awakening came a dramatic increase in membership to various church denominations as well as the genesis of a number of new denominations. The effects of the Second Great Awakening spanned the North American continent and crossed-over into new social and political reforms that helped shape American society. Tom and Barry are joined by Father Chris Bowhay, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

]]> Episode 20: The Second Great Awakening
On this episode of History’s Hook, hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb discuss one of the great transformative movements in 19th century America…the Second Great Awakening. This movement brought about a serious upswing in religious thought in America following the Revolutionary War. From this religious awakening came a dramatic increase in membership to various church denominations as well as the genesis of a number of new denominations. The effects of the Second Great Awakening spanned the North American continent and crossed-over into new social and political reforms that helped shape American society. Tom and Barry are joined by Father Chris Bowhay, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 20: The Second Great Awakening
On this episode of History’s Hook, hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb discuss one of the great transformative movements in 19th century America…the Second Great Awakening. This movement brought about a serious upswing in religious thought in America following the Revolutionary War. From this religious awakening came a dramatic increase in membership to various church denominations as well as the genesis of a number of new denominations. The effects of the Second Great Awakening spanned the North American continent and crossed-over into new social and political reforms that helped shape American society. Tom and Barry are joined by Father Chris Bowhay, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-23-24 RM EP18 Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family 115 115 History's Hook 3-23-24 RM EP18 Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family full f3532f0b-6a62-4c61-94ea-48a74bad3f24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e098d153 Episode 18: Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family
For four generations, the Finney/Kennedy family have been reporting the news in Tennessee. The editors of both local and state newspapers, they have also been involved in politics and radio reporting. Join History’s Hook host Tom Price as he interviews Delk Kennedy and Elizabeth Blackstone about their family’s ties to media and politics in Tennessee.

]]> Episode 18: Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family
For four generations, the Finney/Kennedy family have been reporting the news in Tennessee. The editors of both local and state newspapers, they have also been involved in politics and radio reporting. Join History’s Hook host Tom Price as he interviews Delk Kennedy and Elizabeth Blackstone about their family’s ties to media and politics in Tennessee.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:38:35 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 18: Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family
For four generations, the Finney/Kennedy family have been reporting the news in Tennessee. The editors of both local and state newspapers, they have also been involved in politics and radio reporting. Join History’s Hook host Tom Price as he interviews Delk Kennedy and Elizabeth Blackstone about their family’s ties to media and politics in Tennessee.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-16-24 RM Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 2 114 114 History's Hook 3-16-24 RM Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 2 full c9ec890d-7440-42db-b559-b8961feeffa5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/743f0851 Episode 23: Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong, Part 2
Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price in part 2 of his interview Maury County’s highest ranking military officer.

]]> Episode 23: Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong, Part 2
Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price in part 2 of his interview Maury County’s highest ranking military officer.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:39:20 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 23: Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong, Part 2
Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price in part 2 of his interview Maury County’s highest ranking military officer.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-09-24 Episode 22 The Flying General Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 1 113 113 History's Hook 3-09-24 Episode 22 The Flying General Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 1 full c961938b-53e5-491a-b991-265b0ee2c214 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a45994d4 Episode 22: Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong

Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price as he interviews Maury County’s highest ranking military officer. 

]]> Episode 22: Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong

Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price as he interviews Maury County’s highest ranking military officer. 

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:49:57 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 22: Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong

Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price as he interviews Maury County’s highest ranking military officer. 

]]> History No History's Hook 3-02-24 RM EP50 Maury or Murry Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury Pathfinder of the Seas 112 112 History's Hook 3-02-24 RM EP50 Maury or Murry Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury Pathfinder of the Seas full f6b50384-bb76-49ed-ad5c-ff03dbf4c0e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a19086da Episode #50: Maury or Murry?: Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas

Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> Episode #50: Maury or Murry?: Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas

Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:33:02 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #50: Maury or Murry?: Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas

Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers.

]]> History No History's Hook 02-24-2024 RM EP19 Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part 2 111 111 History's Hook 02-24-2024 RM EP19 Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part 2 full bfb47143-6cbb-4898-bd15-507cca0a9fb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40a3be24 Episode 19: The Columbia Race Riot of 1946, Part 2

February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Episode 19: The Columbia Race Riot of 1946, Part 2

February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:39:46 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 19: The Columbia Race Riot of 1946, Part 2

February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> History No History's Hook 2-17-24 110 110 History's Hook 2-17-24 full 2b09e21a-5b61-46f1-a8a0-205960978982 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64d4cc49 Episode 17: The Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part 1 of 2

February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Episode 17: The Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part 1 of 2

February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:32:25 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 17: The Columbia Race Riot of 1946 Part 1 of 2

February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History.

]]> History No History's Hook 2-10-24 RM EP40 Negro Baseball League 109 109 History's Hook 2-10-24 RM EP40 Negro Baseball League full cad02636-d550-4b9c-8f42-102f5f63a7ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/81bccda3 Episode 40: Negro League Baseball


Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Episode 40: Negro League Baseball


Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:54:44 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 40: Negro League Baseball


Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.
It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.
Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.
Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> History No History's Hook 2-03-24 RM EP3 Maury County's Hidden Figures 108 108 History's Hook 2-03-24 RM EP3 Maury County's Hidden Figures full 86dea066-14be-40be-a7eb-10c0f55ac794 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab89d8c6 Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures
History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures
History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:54:40 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures
History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> History No History's Hook 1-27-2024 RM Ep28 07-24-2021 Voices of Vietnam Dr Bill McEwen 107 107 History's Hook 1-27-2024 RM Ep28 07-24-2021 Voices of Vietnam Dr Bill McEwen full f3cd183d-9a41-486d-88c6-b385a921ab8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6de8f635 Episode 28: Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen

This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh.

]]> Episode 28: Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen

This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh.

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:43:30 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 28: Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen

This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh.

]]> History No History's Hook 1-20-2024 RM Ep12 Voices of Vietnam Dr Bill Andrews 106 106 History's Hook 1-20-2024 RM Ep12 Voices of Vietnam Dr Bill Andrews full 6e8d54da-9f4e-4201-8a7c-31a69d52fcce https://share.transistor.fm/s/27b5c7d1 Episode 12: Voices of Vietnam: Dr. Bill Andrews
The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam, backed by its communist allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than 3 million people (including over 58,000 Americans) were killed in the Vietnam War, and more than half of the dead were Vietnamese civilians. Join special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews as he talks about his experiences as a young officer in Vietnam.

This episode was originally aired in January of 2020 and it is dedicated in loving memory to our special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews.

]]> Episode 12: Voices of Vietnam: Dr. Bill Andrews
The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam, backed by its communist allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than 3 million people (including over 58,000 Americans) were killed in the Vietnam War, and more than half of the dead were Vietnamese civilians. Join special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews as he talks about his experiences as a young officer in Vietnam.

This episode was originally aired in January of 2020 and it is dedicated in loving memory to our special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews.

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:39:35 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 12: Voices of Vietnam: Dr. Bill Andrews
The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam, backed by its communist allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than 3 million people (including over 58,000 Americans) were killed in the Vietnam War, and more than half of the dead were Vietnamese civilians. Join special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews as he talks about his experiences as a young officer in Vietnam.

This episode was originally aired in January of 2020 and it is dedicated in loving memory to our special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews.

]]> History No History's Hook 1-13-24 Part 3 TN Presidents Old Hickory Andrew Jackson RM 01-21-2020 105 105 History's Hook 1-13-24 Part 3 TN Presidents Old Hickory Andrew Jackson RM 01-21-2020 full d95402b5-2ecf-4435-99a7-af0e03c6c418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abddf38f Episode 13: Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson

As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> Episode 13: Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson

As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:39:05 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 13: Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson

As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville.

]]> History No History's Hook 1-06-24 RM EP7 Andrew Johnson 11-30-2019 104 104 History's Hook 1-06-24 RM EP7 Andrew Johnson 11-30-2019 full f3522a99-df89-4865-9c35-6083c3c2cdcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/38167677 Episode 7: Embattled President: Andrew Johnson

Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Episode 7: Embattled President: Andrew Johnson

Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:31:50 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 7: Embattled President: Andrew Johnson

Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> History No History's Hook 12-30-2023 Episode 6 Young Hickory James K. Polk RM 11-21-2019 103 103 History's Hook 12-30-2023 Episode 6 Young Hickory James K. Polk RM 11-21-2019 full 35faa396-b078-439a-9f7c-f2be0f0e5d4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd9061ec Episode 6: Young Hickory: James K. Polk

Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Episode 6: Young Hickory: James K. Polk

Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:32:19 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 6: Young Hickory: James K. Polk

Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office.

]]> History No History's Hook 12-09-2023 EP 57 Dez Dickerson 102 102 History's Hook 12-09-2023 EP 57 Dez Dickerson full 1cc570d7-7a19-48d2-9bd2-cd9c9cabba67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a9ef6b9 Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:16:11 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Dez Dickerson was a guitar prodigy.  In 1979, he earned the spot of lead guitarist for Prince and was a founding member of Prince and the Revolution.  His solo in the song "Little Red Corvette" is considered by Guitar World Magazine to be the 64th greatest of all time.  Leaving Prince and the Revolution, he continued his musical career while also following a pathway to religion.  Today, he is the leader of "We Are Here" Church in Columbia.  Join Tom Price and Lake Stallcup as they spend an hour with one of History's Hook's most fascinating guests.

]]> History No History's Hook 12-02-2023 RM Ep7 Andrew Johnson 11-30-2019 101 101 History's Hook 12-02-2023 RM Ep7 Andrew Johnson 11-30-2019 full 6f325674-0599-4630-8316-2429aefb7d3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d6eff0d Episode 7: Embattled President: Andrew Johnson
Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Episode 7: Embattled President: Andrew Johnson
Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:50:24 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 7: Embattled President: Andrew Johnson
Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President.

]]> History No History's Hook 11-25-23 RM Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures 100 100 History's Hook 11-25-23 RM Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures full 9d4542cf-fe76-4946-bed1-8579edba140d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e749427d Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures
History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures
History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:42:08 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 3: Maury County’s Hidden Figures
History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War.

]]> History No History's Hook 11-18-23 99 99 History's Hook 11-18-23 full 8050342c-50d2-410d-9b63-6cad8659b329 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d09d3dc4 Episode 40: Negro League Baseball

Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.

It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.

Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villains, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.

On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.

Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Episode 40: Negro League Baseball

Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.

It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.

Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villains, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.

On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.

Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:39:13 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 40: Negro League Baseball

Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities.

It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s.

Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villains, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars.

On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books.

Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame.

]]> History No History's Hook 11-04-23 97 97 History's Hook 11-04-23 full df8b5edb-5c3c-4fbd-ba77-7abe2ddabb02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02784cc2 Episode #45 and #46: The Big Read: Beloved

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Episode #45 and #46: The Big Read: Beloved

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:52:01 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #45 and #46: The Big Read: Beloved

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> History No History's Hook 10-28-23 RM 96 96 History's Hook 10-28-23 RM full 56a5de0b-84d8-4605-ad80-59b43d1926c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/658714a6 Episode #45 and #46: The Big Read: Beloved

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Episode #45 and #46: The Big Read: Beloved

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:47:14 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #45 and #46: The Big Read: Beloved

Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> History No History's Hook 10-21-23 RM 95 95 History's Hook 10-21-23 RM full 73cc0655-4dbb-43d1-9c23-27992bdb6733 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3350d544 Episode 26: Voices Long Gone: Tennessee Cemeteries
Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> Episode 26: Voices Long Gone: Tennessee Cemeteries
Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:37:58 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 26: Voices Long Gone: Tennessee Cemeteries
Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

]]> History No History's Hook 10-07-23 RM 94 94 History's Hook 10-07-23 RM full a968523a-af81-413e-9585-a30cd8f42872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/121dc48a Episode 11: Path to Freedom 2: The Rosenwald School Initiative
In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

]]> Episode 11: Path to Freedom 2: The Rosenwald School Initiative
In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:48:34 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 11: Path to Freedom 2: The Rosenwald School Initiative
In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

]]> History No History's Hook 9-30-23 RM 93 93 History's Hook 9-30-23 RM full 67d00c0b-1b2a-4450-a7f4-791c19e1ab32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16354318 Episode 28: Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen
This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh.

]]> Episode 28: Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen
This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:44:53 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 28: Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen
This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh.

]]> History No History's Hook 9-23-23 RM 92 92 History's Hook 9-23-23 RM full 5d2e9513-891f-4b82-a045-48951c392e5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1993315c History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:57:55 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.

]]> History No History's Hook 9-16-23 RM 91 91 History's Hook 9-16-23 RM full 82d8088d-d3ef-450c-a6e0-e88832c2009b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ecd4208 Episode #54: Eugene Heller, A Study in Leadership

Eugene Heller was a businessman of note, working predominantly in the garment industry. He had several plants located in Chicago, Illinois, Columbia, TN, Lewisburg, TN, and Athens, Alabama. Besides being a leader in business, Mr. Heller will, perhaps, be most remembered as a community leader and philanthropist, whose impact upon his society will be felt for generations to come. A scholarship in the Eugene Heller’s name will soon be inaugurated, allowing students to pursue a degree in higher education. Join Tom Price as he interviews Mr. Heller’s son to learn his insights into Mr. Eugene Heller’s inspiring leadership qualities.

]]> Episode #54: Eugene Heller, A Study in Leadership

Eugene Heller was a businessman of note, working predominantly in the garment industry. He had several plants located in Chicago, Illinois, Columbia, TN, Lewisburg, TN, and Athens, Alabama. Besides being a leader in business, Mr. Heller will, perhaps, be most remembered as a community leader and philanthropist, whose impact upon his society will be felt for generations to come. A scholarship in the Eugene Heller’s name will soon be inaugurated, allowing students to pursue a degree in higher education. Join Tom Price as he interviews Mr. Heller’s son to learn his insights into Mr. Eugene Heller’s inspiring leadership qualities.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:27:12 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #54: Eugene Heller, A Study in Leadership

Eugene Heller was a businessman of note, working predominantly in the garment industry. He had several plants located in Chicago, Illinois, Columbia, TN, Lewisburg, TN, and Athens, Alabama. Besides being a leader in business, Mr. Heller will, perhaps, be most remembered as a community leader and philanthropist, whose impact upon his society will be felt for generations to come. A scholarship in the Eugene Heller’s name will soon be inaugurated, allowing students to pursue a degree in higher education. Join Tom Price as he interviews Mr. Heller’s son to learn his insights into Mr. Eugene Heller’s inspiring leadership qualities.

]]> History No History's Hook 9-09-23 RM 90 90 History's Hook 9-09-23 RM full 90d6e8de-8b4a-4d93-b07b-dfbe22a11ead https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d924196 Episode 39: The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics

Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel.

Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution.

Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen year, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus.

After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker.

In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics.

]]> Episode 39: The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics

Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel.

Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution.

Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen year, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus.

After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker.

In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:37:32 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 39: The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics

Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel.

Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution.

Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen year, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus.

After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker.

In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics.

]]> History No History's Hook 9-02-23 RM 89 89 History's Hook 9-02-23 RM full 2f87e5ce-8477-4673-9684-3bedb3a1d4f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b58cd477 Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel.

Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution.

Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen years, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus.

After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker.

In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics.

]]> Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel.

Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution.

Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen years, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus.

After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker.

In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:43:58 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel.

Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution.

Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen years, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus.

After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker.

In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics.

]]> History No History's Hook 8-26-23 RM 88 88 History's Hook 8-26-23 RM full 2b7b7825-b385-46ec-b0ad-2a8825cc55ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf77d925 From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:23:04 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

]]> History No History's Hook 8-12-23 RM 87 87 History's Hook 8-12-23 RM full 0fb9ff1a-f1dd-47e4-a7d5-fac370c28dd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/474552d5 Episode #32: Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2

On this episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Episode #32: Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2

On this episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:50:04 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode #32: Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2

On this episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> History No History's Hook 8-05-23 86 86 History's Hook 8-05-23 full 3a7c020f-cabd-43c2-a998-a0ffa5b5aa8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/17a8075f Episode 31: Case Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman

On this episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Episode 31: Case Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman

On this episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:54:23 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 31: Case Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman

On this episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion.

]]> History No History's Hook 7-29-23 RM 85 85 History's Hook 7-29-23 RM full 4ef01ce6-d428-406d-9d7a-530fc4f0345d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a75891f He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:39:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> History No History's Hook 7-22-23 RM Intro to HH 84 84 History's Hook 7-22-23 RM Intro to HH full 22ca0999-ed2b-4e69-90f3-2cc072a361a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6ca6191 History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan and Dr. Barry Gidcomb introduce listeners to the premise of the show and talk about their backgrounds and interests and discuss what makes history important today.

]]> History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan and Dr. Barry Gidcomb introduce listeners to the premise of the show and talk about their backgrounds and interests and discuss what makes history important today.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:40:58 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan and Dr. Barry Gidcomb introduce listeners to the premise of the show and talk about their backgrounds and interests and discuss what makes history important today.

]]> History No History's Hook 7-15-23 RM EP4 11-05-2019 83 83 History's Hook 7-15-23 RM EP4 11-05-2019 full 93ddcaec-2ce4-47fd-8100-23e9708d8558 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a29e623e In the summer of 1977, forty-two people perished in the worst jail fire in Tennessee’s history.  The tragedy garnered national news attention and led to many new laws pertaining to jail safety.  Author Cindy Tinsley talks about the tragedy, heroism, and how her research culminated in a book, “Tragedy in Small Town Tennessee.”

]]> In the summer of 1977, forty-two people perished in the worst jail fire in Tennessee’s history.  The tragedy garnered national news attention and led to many new laws pertaining to jail safety.  Author Cindy Tinsley talks about the tragedy, heroism, and how her research culminated in a book, “Tragedy in Small Town Tennessee.”

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:31:32 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In the summer of 1977, forty-two people perished in the worst jail fire in Tennessee’s history.  The tragedy garnered national news attention and led to many new laws pertaining to jail safety.  Author Cindy Tinsley talks about the tragedy, heroism, and how her research culminated in a book, “Tragedy in Small Town Tennessee.”

]]> History No History's Hook 7-08-23 82 82 History's Hook 7-08-23 full 11541591-636c-4c16-a38c-8b33d14477fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dcbcda4 Episode 36: For the Love of Community, Radio…and Cars: Blair Garner
History’s Hook host, Tom Price, speaks to National and Country Music Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner.  Blair is a Texas native who has been a radio personality since he was 17 years old.  Working in the radio business through college, his career took him to legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.  In the 1990’s, Mr. Garner launched “After Midnite” a syndicated late night country radio show that grew to over 100 affiliates in its first year.  He moved to morning radio with America’s Morning Show for three years, before returning to late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.

His most recent project is off-radio.  Mr. Garner is building The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN, which is going to be a world-class music venue which will feature country music stars playing their songs to an intimate crowd with Blair doing what he does best…conducting interviews.

]]> Episode 36: For the Love of Community, Radio…and Cars: Blair Garner
History’s Hook host, Tom Price, speaks to National and Country Music Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner.  Blair is a Texas native who has been a radio personality since he was 17 years old.  Working in the radio business through college, his career took him to legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.  In the 1990’s, Mr. Garner launched “After Midnite” a syndicated late night country radio show that grew to over 100 affiliates in its first year.  He moved to morning radio with America’s Morning Show for three years, before returning to late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.

His most recent project is off-radio.  Mr. Garner is building The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN, which is going to be a world-class music venue which will feature country music stars playing their songs to an intimate crowd with Blair doing what he does best…conducting interviews.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:48:28 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 36: For the Love of Community, Radio…and Cars: Blair Garner
History’s Hook host, Tom Price, speaks to National and Country Music Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner.  Blair is a Texas native who has been a radio personality since he was 17 years old.  Working in the radio business through college, his career took him to legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.  In the 1990’s, Mr. Garner launched “After Midnite” a syndicated late night country radio show that grew to over 100 affiliates in its first year.  He moved to morning radio with America’s Morning Show for three years, before returning to late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.

His most recent project is off-radio.  Mr. Garner is building The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN, which is going to be a world-class music venue which will feature country music stars playing their songs to an intimate crowd with Blair doing what he does best…conducting interviews.

]]> History No History's Hook 7-01-23 81 81 History's Hook 7-01-23 full af76d69b-43fb-40de-af27-3ce8034e14e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2af31d0a History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life.  The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi.  The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis!

]]> History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life.  The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi.  The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis!

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:48 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life.  The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi.  The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis!

]]> History No History's Hook 06-24-2023 EP56 Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett 80 80 History's Hook 06-24-2023 EP56 Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett full 7b55437d-000f-48c2-a91a-099e096e67e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89ff8c89 He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:31:31 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 He wasn’t born near the sea.  He didn’t attend the United States Naval Academy, yet Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has had a stellar naval career.  From piloting P-3’s during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he held several staff positions before taking command of several Navy Regions.  Now in charge of thousands of sailors and trillions of dollars in naval assets, he commands Navy Region Hawaii.  Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they learn lessons in leadership from Columbia, Tennessee’s own Admiral Stephen Barnett.

]]> History No History's Hook 6-17-23 79 79 History's Hook 6-17-23 full 798deeaa-11e5-4148-991a-7206d523b9d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c64efb95 Episode 8:  Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee
To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau.  Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children."  Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community.  One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education.  Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time.  History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee. 

]]> Episode 8:  Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee
To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau.  Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children."  Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community.  One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education.  Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time.  History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee. 

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:59:42 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 8:  Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee
To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau.  Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children."  Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community.  One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education.  Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time.  History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee. 

]]> History No History's Hook 6-10-23 78 78 History's Hook 6-10-23 full 44501b34-2b71-4fe3-9f5a-85940a8d9bf1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/698c9828 The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires.  After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court.  After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014.  Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires.  After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court.  After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014.  Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:41:55 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires.  After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court.  After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014.  Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby.

]]> History No History's Hook 6-3-23 77 77 History's Hook 6-3-23 full 8e24e139-88c8-454a-883c-4d7c9c5da7ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/c566b3f5 What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:53:01 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. 

After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

]]> History No History's Hook 5-27-23 76 76 History's Hook 5-27-23 full 175b7f91-83c1-4134-836e-d282d79ea827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35138d8d Episode 10: The Cold War Spy: Part 2
Join host Tom Price and former Cold War NSA spy Bob Jones, as they explore the world of espionage in Europe in the early 1950’s. Mr. Jones will tell his harrowing stories of intelligence gathering against America’s enemies and allies as the United States and the Soviet Union vied for global domination.

]]> Episode 10: The Cold War Spy: Part 2
Join host Tom Price and former Cold War NSA spy Bob Jones, as they explore the world of espionage in Europe in the early 1950’s. Mr. Jones will tell his harrowing stories of intelligence gathering against America’s enemies and allies as the United States and the Soviet Union vied for global domination.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 13:41:36 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Episode 10: The Cold War Spy: Part 2
Join host Tom Price and former Cold War NSA spy Bob Jones, as they explore the world of espionage in Europe in the early 1950’s. Mr. Jones will tell his harrowing stories of intelligence gathering against America’s enemies and allies as the United States and the Soviet Union vied for global domination.

]]> History No History's Hook 5-20-23 75 75 History's Hook 5-20-23 full 1af46544-4a56-40bf-b8c9-a427b457f99c https://share.transistor.fm/s/232dbfff In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency. One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies. His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage. Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.”

]]> In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency. One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies. His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage. Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.”

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 13:26:49 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency. One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies. His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage. Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.”

]]> History No History's Hook 5-13-23 RR 74 74 History's Hook 5-13-23 RR full d5b330e2-3164-4280-8be6-f851b39491a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1105ed1 Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter.  He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music.  His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others.  Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018.  Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing. (Rerun of episode from April 3rd, 2021)

]]> Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter.  He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music.  His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others.  Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018.  Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing. (Rerun of episode from April 3rd, 2021)

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 14:03:52 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter.  He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music.  His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others.  Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018.  Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing. (Rerun of episode from April 3rd, 2021)

]]> History No History's Hook 5-6-23 RM 73 73 History's Hook 5-6-23 RM full f83848a6-5fa6-46af-a365-1f4e3936e55f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8c8e1ef In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman.  Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old.  Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997.  He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere.  He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders.  Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge.  Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career.  In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves.  His story one of inspiration.

]]> In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman.  Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old.  Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997.  He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere.  He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders.  Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge.  Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career.  In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves.  His story one of inspiration.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 13:57:29 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman.  Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old.  Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997.  He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere.  He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders.  Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge.  Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career.  In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves.  His story one of inspiration.

]]> History No History's Hook 04-29-2023 RR 72 72 History's Hook 04-29-2023 RR full 1ea43a62-fc63-4dba-b5fc-6e523173cc61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba9821c1 Historian Tom Price and guest host Judge Christopher Sockwell interview Dave Hathcock, who played his NFL rookie year with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I under the great Vince Lombardi!
Listen to hear amazing stories from an amazing man, right here on History's Hook!

]]> Historian Tom Price and guest host Judge Christopher Sockwell interview Dave Hathcock, who played his NFL rookie year with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I under the great Vince Lombardi!
Listen to hear amazing stories from an amazing man, right here on History's Hook!

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:51 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Historian Tom Price and guest host Judge Christopher Sockwell interview Dave Hathcock, who played his NFL rookie year with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I under the great Vince Lombardi!
Listen to hear amazing stories from an amazing man, right here on History's Hook!

]]> History No History's Hook 4-22-23 71 71 History's Hook 4-22-23 full 45003327-9e4e-4747-8d56-d0ae9cd0b6f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45db8691 Eugene Heller Dwight Fox

]]> Eugene Heller Dwight Fox

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:53:14 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Eugene Heller Dwight Fox

]]> History No History's Hook 4-15-23 70 70 History's Hook 4-15-23 full 9d2df4c2-6298-4453-8187-27328a32a8f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d45ac292 Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making.  Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943.  Listen to Winder Heller and John Whiteside tell their sides of the story and see how history connects people across space and time.

]]> Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making.  Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943.  Listen to Winder Heller and John Whiteside tell their sides of the story and see how history connects people across space and time.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:54:37 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making.  Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943.  Listen to Winder Heller and John Whiteside tell their sides of the story and see how history connects people across space and time.

]]> History No History's Hook 4-8-23 69 69 History's Hook 4-8-23 full dbe637f7-87f5-4d46-8d73-bc324b05e4ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/41e1683c Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering.  He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety.  Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond.  Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.

]]> Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering.  He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety.  Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond.  Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:48:00 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering.  He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety.  Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond.  Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.

]]> History No History's Hook 4-1-23 68 68 History's Hook 4-1-23 full f2061f28-033f-4ded-b818-5849c100f4b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8506b394 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:38:49 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3600 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-25-23 67 67 History's Hook 3-25-23 full 9c7a9366-dbca-4990-8faf-d16c68cd88bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/34ade43e Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception
of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting
cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world. Join Tom and Dr.
Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a
remarkable Tennessean.

]]> Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception
of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting
cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world. Join Tom and Dr.
Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a
remarkable Tennessean.

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:47:42 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception
of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting
cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world. Join Tom and Dr.
Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a
remarkable Tennessean.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-18-23 66 66 History's Hook 3-18-23 full 67d79160-0327-41f1-9cc9-bdfde8adb881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63c02177 Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship.  The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music.  Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship.  The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music.  Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:39:41 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3600 Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship.  The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music.  Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington.

]]> History No History's Hook 3-07-23 65 65 History's Hook 3-07-23 full d6d22ac7-bb5b-4dca-bb5c-522e0f676d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/db7498a9 This episode revolves around emancipation, slavery, and the life of Elias Polk, former slave of President James K Polk. Co-hosts Joann McClellan and Barry Gitcomb, with special guest Zachary Kinslow.

]]> This episode revolves around emancipation, slavery, and the life of Elias Polk, former slave of President James K Polk. Co-hosts Joann McClellan and Barry Gitcomb, with special guest Zachary Kinslow.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:10:18 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 This episode revolves around emancipation, slavery, and the life of Elias Polk, former slave of President James K Polk. Co-hosts Joann McClellan and Barry Gitcomb, with special guest Zachary Kinslow.

]]> History No History's Hook 2-28-23 64 64 History's Hook 2-28-23 full c1f372cc-e1c6-4052-aabf-5da2b69584b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bf1e5ab In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Jermain Loguen.  Born into slavery in Davidson County, Tennessee to an enslaved mother and her white owner, Loguen would eventually be moved to Maury County, Tennessee before he finally made his escape from slavery to the North.  He eventually settled in Upstate New York, where his efforts to assist the enslaved out of bondage, made him known as the “King of the Underground Railroad.”  Join Tom, Jo Ann, and Texas State University Professor, Dr. Angela Murphy as they tell Loguen's important story.

]]> In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Jermain Loguen.  Born into slavery in Davidson County, Tennessee to an enslaved mother and her white owner, Loguen would eventually be moved to Maury County, Tennessee before he finally made his escape from slavery to the North.  He eventually settled in Upstate New York, where his efforts to assist the enslaved out of bondage, made him known as the “King of the Underground Railroad.”  Join Tom, Jo Ann, and Texas State University Professor, Dr. Angela Murphy as they tell Loguen's important story.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:02:49 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Jermain Loguen.  Born into slavery in Davidson County, Tennessee to an enslaved mother and her white owner, Loguen would eventually be moved to Maury County, Tennessee before he finally made his escape from slavery to the North.  He eventually settled in Upstate New York, where his efforts to assist the enslaved out of bondage, made him known as the “King of the Underground Railroad.”  Join Tom, Jo Ann, and Texas State University Professor, Dr. Angela Murphy as they tell Loguen's important story.

]]> History No History's Hook 2-21-23 63 63 History's Hook 2-21-23 full c8c3fe94-6a3c-426d-a2db-9b76ada98e4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a622426c With guest Harriet Hamilton

]]> With guest Harriet Hamilton

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:12:50 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 With guest Harriet Hamilton

]]> History No History's Hook 2-14-23 62 62 History's Hook 2-14-23 full de2db1d9-37a4-4096-aea5-5e43356b83cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/47affd9d Judge Baxter Segregated Schools RM Ep 06-26-2020

]]> Judge Baxter Segregated Schools RM Ep 06-26-2020

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:04:03 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Judge Baxter Segregated Schools RM Ep 06-26-2020

]]> History No History's Hook 2-7-2023 Freedmen's Bureau 61 61 History's Hook 2-7-2023 Freedmen's Bureau full 96a89850-f322-4775-962f-193d53d5a827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/107c77e6 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:50:44 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History No History's Hook 1-31-2023 60 60 History's Hook 1-31-2023 full 4ce7338b-cfee-436e-9645-e98c1698ff62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c527f487 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:07:16 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3600 Presidents Andrew Jackson, Marsha Mullin Presidents Andrew Jackson, Marsha Mullin History No History's Hook 1-24-23 Dave Hathcock -- Green Bay Packers 59 59 History's Hook 1-24-23 Dave Hathcock -- Green Bay Packers full e8f7b2ed-2bf2-42b9-846c-e497e9bec753 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7b91984 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:54:18 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 Historian Tom Price and guest host Judge Christopher Sockwell interview Dave Hathcock, who played his NFL rookie year with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I under the great Vince Lombardi! Listen to hear amazing stories from an amazing man, right here on History's Hook! Historian Tom Price and guest host Judge Christopher Sockwell interview Dave Hathcock, who played his NFL rookie year with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I under the great Vince Lombardi! Listen to hear amazing stories from an amazing man, right her History No History's Hook 1-17-23 Andrew Johnson--Embattled President (RR) 58 58 History's Hook 1-17-23 Andrew Johnson--Embattled President (RR) full fa568556-2a7e-48ca-8dc9-9e00e5b24f5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e4726ec Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:46:58 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3343 Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President. Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Linc History No History's Hook 1-10-23 Young Hickory -- James K. Polk (RR) 57 57 History's Hook 1-10-23 Young Hickory -- James K. Polk (RR) full 9d4bfd29-697b-40cb-b8de-6bd5acbceb4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/550d1f53 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:51:04 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3302 History No History's Hook 1-3-23 Blair Garner--For the Love of Community...and Cars (RR) 56 56 History's Hook 1-3-23 Blair Garner--For the Love of Community...and Cars (RR) full 4c1d52bd-0921-4661-98af-9892f920a524 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54025ee2 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:23:53 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3542 History No History's Hook 12-27-22 TN State Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby (RR) 55 55 History's Hook 12-27-22 TN State Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby (RR) full 07fa20be-3a61-4e67-9ec3-4426272ccd3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/78309756 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:23:07 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3600 History No Where Art and History Meet: Sandra Seaton (RR) 54 54 Where Art and History Meet: Sandra Seaton (RR) full 38cd5b13-10e0-4cac-a158-ec41b35a29b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ac5473c Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:05:23 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3156 Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her libretto for the solo opera “From the Diary of Sally Hemings,” set to music by Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award winning, 2007 composer of the year winner, William Bolcom, has been performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco and the Rialto Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her li History No History's Hook 12-13-22 Ms. Imogene Nelson (Replay from 9-18-2020) 53 53 History's Hook 12-13-22 Ms. Imogene Nelson (Replay from 9-18-2020) full 692108a0-8a7c-4a3a-b60e-f6e0f2ed9d5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d38dc2f6 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:30:04 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3248 History No History's Hook 12-6-22 Sammy Sparkman (Replay from 3-27-21) 52 52 History's Hook 12-6-22 Sammy Sparkman (Replay from 3-27-21) full 8915a308-36d3-4221-b531-44e661ab3a29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5799d4f8 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:02:49 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3601 History No History's Hook 11-29-22 German POW's in Lawrenceburg (Replay from 8-28-21) 51 51 History's Hook 11-29-22 German POW's in Lawrenceburg (Replay from 8-28-21) full 93f69ea5-4015-423c-832f-60a13e71b5dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0719f3e Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:22:57 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3252 This episode involves a visit with Tim Pettus and Curtis Peters in which explores and discusses the history of a Prisoner of War Camp established in Lawrence County that housed German POW's during World War II. This episode involves a visit with Tim Pettus and Curtis Peters in which explores and discusses the history of a Prisoner of War Camp established in Lawrence County that housed German POW's during World War II. History No History's Hook 11-22-22 Dr. Tim Johnson; Mexican-American War (Replay from 2-20-2020) 50 50 History's Hook 11-22-22 Dr. Tim Johnson; Mexican-American War (Replay from 2-20-2020) full cf37e05f-6130-41a1-97e7-ab021ead443e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cc6404d Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:57:38 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2984 History No History's Hook 7-19-22 Winder Heller and John Whiteside 49 49 History's Hook 7-19-22 Winder Heller and John Whiteside full c53d8d21-988a-4638-8689-2c00026a26c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cb52592 Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making.  Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943.  Listen to Winder Heller and John Whiteside tell their sides of the story and see how history connects people across space and time.

]]> Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making.  Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943.  Listen to Winder Heller and John Whiteside tell their sides of the story and see how history connects people across space and time.

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:32:48 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3588 Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making. Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943. Listen to Winder Heller and John Whiteside tell their sides of the story and see how history connects people across space and time. Join host Tom Price as History's Hook explores a story 80 years in the making. Tom brings together two people who had no idea about their connection to Haynes Ayres, who was killed when his ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sunk by a German U-boat in 1943. History No History's Hook 4-26-22 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas 48 48 History's Hook 4-26-22 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas full 0b0bbe95-9c5b-4e0c-9281-c5ec2fa3fff5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc5a446c Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:24:18 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3435 Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn all about this important American from an expert, Mr. Russell Hooper, the collector of the Pathfinder Papers Commander Matthew Fontaine Maury, although raised in Tennessee in the early 19th century, had a calling for the sea. His scientific approach to the navy led to him earning the nicknames “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the “Father of Oceanography.” Learn al History No History's Hook 4-12-22 Judge Holly Kirby, TN State Supreme Court Justice 47 47 History's Hook 4-12-22 Judge Holly Kirby, TN State Supreme Court Justice full 4b2d918c-a3ec-4695-86df-f92dc2b4b879 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e5e1cb2 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:25:51 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3350 The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. After spending nearly 19 years there, she was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2014. Join Tom and co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they learn about the life of Justice Holly Kirby. The honorable Holly Kirby is a Tennessean that inspires. After earning degrees in engineering and law, she went on to practice law in Memphis before being appointed to the bench in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the first woman to sit on that Court. Af History No History's Hook 4-5-22 Mr. Cecil Whiteside, World War II Veteran 46 46 History's Hook 4-5-22 Mr. Cecil Whiteside, World War II Veteran full 15052dc7-c943-4729-83df-9d2c4f0998a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28088dd9 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:02:18 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3599 Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world. Join Tom and Dr. Gidcomb as they speak to Mr. Whiteside and his son Jeff, who has documented the life of a remarkable Tennessean. Mr. Cecil Whiteside has spent most of his life in Hampshire, Tennessee with the exception of the years 1942-1945, when he was a member of the Navy Armed Guards, protecting cargo ships as they transported men and materiel all over the world. Join Tom and History No History's Hook 3-19-22 Remembering the Origins of the Jefferson Street Sound 45 45 History's Hook 3-19-22 Remembering the Origins of the Jefferson Street Sound full 259ac997-e9e9-4d79-9769-75b5da9b8a6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5171042 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:40:47 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3408 Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship. The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music. Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum, Lorenzo Washington. Jefferson Street in Nashville was a nexus of African American culture, education, and entrepreneurship. The music that emanated from that space from 1950-1970 forever changed American music. Join Tom and Jo Ann as they speak to the curator of the Jeffer History No History's Hook 11-20-21 The Big Read: Beloved 44 44 History's Hook 11-20-21 The Big Read: Beloved full 2e513c62-25bf-4b0f-8162-ffebeb9b3684 https://share.transistor.fm/s/758b40de Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:07:07 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3452 Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of this critically acclaimed book about the effects of enslavement. Join Tom, Jo Ann McClellan, and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they collaborate with Columbia State Community College and discuss the award-winning book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Listen as the hosts and guests break down the literary and historical importance of t History No From Tennessee Farm to NASA: Rick Burt, Deputy Director of Marshall Space Flight Center 43 43 From Tennessee Farm to NASA: Rick Burt, Deputy Director of Marshall Space Flight Center full d4b3eaf3-5b46-4bfe-9336-70724363d3bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc5c8842 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:50:10 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3599 Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering. He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety. Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond. Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer. Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering. He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safet History No From the Battlefield to the Studio: Jim Rushing 42 42 From the Battlefield to the Studio: Jim Rushing full 98ffc07a-05fd-4fde-a2f2-26b6545cf453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76de427f Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:07:58 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3349 Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter. He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music. His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others. Mr. Rushing was nominated to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in both 2017 and 2018. Mr. Rushing is also a military veteran, having served in the 1st Special Forces Group at the very beginning stages of the Vietnam War. Today, he is here to talk about his remarkable life and the lessons he has learned along the way. Join Tom and new co-host Fred Stallcup as they interview Mr. Rushing. Mr. James Rushing is an accomplished songwriter. He has written hit songs in the genres of country, bluegrass and gospel music. His songs have been recorded by such artists as Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Pride, and many others. Mr History No Going the Distance: Sammy Sparkman 41 41 Going the Distance: Sammy Sparkman full 10e40fc3-60ac-4970-912a-ae882ee70c37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b4d34dc Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:06:41 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3347 In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman. Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old. Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amateur boxing before turning pro in 1997. He fought in the ring all over the United States and the world including Poland, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere. He has been in the ring with seven future world champions and numerous world title contenders. Known by the nickname “Silk,” he had a reputation of never turning down a challenge. Like many boxers, however, Sparkman never got the acclaim, or the accompanying reward that he fought for during his career. In 2009, at the age of 39, Sparkman hung up his gloves. His story one of inspiration. In this episode Tom and Jo Ann speak to retired professional boxer Sammy Sparkman. Born and raised in Columbia, TN, Mr. Sparkman began boxing when he was just seven years old. Following some time away from the sport, Mr. Sparkman spent six years in amat History No Negro League Baseball 40 40 Negro League Baseball full 93e7895e-6758-4b9e-bbb1-7a731633defe https://share.transistor.fm/s/2124c104 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:04:23 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3319 Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues along-side white players in the early years of the sport, by the turn of the 20th century, complete segregation took hold. A number of quote, Negro leagues were formed to allow for African Americans to play the sport, but various factors caused most of them to fail. Players faced serious discrimination and some stadiums refused to let black teams play at their facilities. It all changed in 1920, when Rube Foster launched the Negro National League. Reformulated several times with new leagues and owners, Negro League baseball enjoyed periods of success in the early 1920s and again after the Great Depression. However, Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball in 1947 prompted a slow but irreversible influx of talent to the major leagues, and the remaining Negro League teams mostly folded by the 1960s. Middle Tennessee fielded a number of great African American baseball players and Nashville hosted several Negro League teams. Including the Villians, the Black Vols, the Elite Giants, and the Stars. On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the seven historic Negro leagues would be recognized as official major leagues, with their players' records and statistics counted in baseball’s record books. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak to author Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of several books and articles on women’s sports and Negro League baseball including “Daddy’s Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter’s Perspective,” which she published in 2015. In 2017, Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton was inducted into the Fisk University Sports Hall of Fame. Baseball is the quintessential American sport. Its long history dates back to the mid-19th century. But the sport has had a fractious history when it came to race relations. Despite quite a large number of African Americans playing in various leagues a History No The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics Part II 39 39 The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics Part II full 4c78fcfd-2980-4519-8de5-e606bdbe0b9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/33cc5998 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:02:26 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3296 Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel. Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution. Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen year, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus. After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker. In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics. Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mr. Clement learned the History No The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics Part I 38 38 The Clements of Tennessee: A Story of Politics Part I full 42ef52fa-fcf8-4b84-9436-49a0db357c5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8ab6897 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:00:33 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3280 Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mr. Clement learned the value of public service at an early age. After graduating from the University of Tennessee as an ROTC student and the University of Memphis, Clement was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Clement would eventually serve 29 years in the Tennessee National Guard, retiring as a colonel. Mr. Clement began his career in public service when he was only twenty-nine years old, becoming the youngest state-wide office holder in the history of Tennessee. Later, he was appointed as a director of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Jimmy Carter. He was later named the president of Cumberland University to great success for that institution. Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1987, where he spent the next fifteen year, Mr. Clement was known as a bipartisan member, often voting with the opposition on issues he championed. He served on the House Transportation, Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. He also founded and co-chaired the Education Caucus. After leaving Congress, our guest formed Clement & Associates, a public affairs consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Clement, is also the author of the acclaimed political memoir, Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governor’s Residence to the Halls of Congress published by Archway Publishing in 2016. He is a sought after public speaker. In this two-part series, Mr. Clement talks to hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb about his life in politics. Mr. Bob Clement was raised, in large part, at the governor’s residence, as he was the son of three-term Tennessee Governor Frank Clement. As such, he was at the center of Tennessee history-in-the-making, in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mr. Clement learned the History No Harold Pryor: 100 Years of Excellence 37 37 Harold Pryor: 100 Years of Excellence full 700da084-2b8d-4f74-ace7-6c2a01606edc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba83c2f8 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:56:56 -0500 Tom Price Tom Price 3307 Born and raised in Tennessee, Dr. Harold Pryor graduated from high school and was embarking upon a college career when he entered World War II as a medic attached to General George Patton’s 3rd Army as it marched across Europe. Following the war, Dr. Pryor re-entered college where he earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. The later one in higher education administration from the University of Tennessee. He taught and held administrative duties at several Tennessee colleges before becoming the first president of Columbia State Community College, the very first community college in the state. Concurrently with his academic career, Dr. Pryor became a successful businessman and philanthropist, serving his community for over three decades. Moreover, listeners might be amazed to learn that on October 3rd of 2020, Dr. Pryor turned 100 years old. Listen as host Tom Price speaks to Dr. Pryor about his remarkable century of life. Born and raised in Tennessee, Dr. Harold Pryor graduated from high school and was embarking upon a college career when he entered World War II as a medic attached to General George Patton’s 3rd Army as it marched across Europe. Following the war, Dr. Pry History No For the Love of Community, Radio…and Cars: Blair Garner 36 36 For the Love of Community, Radio…and Cars: Blair Garner full 7c4d66b5-a43f-49d9-815b-b0b4f69166be https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2905a21 History’s Hook host, Tom Price speaks to National and Country Music Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner.  Blair is a Texas native who has been a radio personality since he was 17 years old.  Working in the radio business through college, his career took him to legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.  In the 1990’s, Mr. Garner launched “After Midnite” a syndicated late night country radio show that grew to over 100 affiliates in its first year.  He moved to morning radio with America’s Morning Show for three years, before returning to late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.

His most recent project is off-radio.  Mr. Garner is building The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN, which is going to be a world-class music venue which will feature country music stars playing their songs to an intimate crowd with Blair doing what he does best…conducting interviews.

]]> History’s Hook host, Tom Price speaks to National and Country Music Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner.  Blair is a Texas native who has been a radio personality since he was 17 years old.  Working in the radio business through college, his career took him to legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.  In the 1990’s, Mr. Garner launched “After Midnite” a syndicated late night country radio show that grew to over 100 affiliates in its first year.  He moved to morning radio with America’s Morning Show for three years, before returning to late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.

His most recent project is off-radio.  Mr. Garner is building The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN, which is going to be a world-class music venue which will feature country music stars playing their songs to an intimate crowd with Blair doing what he does best…conducting interviews.

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:02:39 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3370 History’s Hook host, Tom Price speaks to National and Country Music Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner.  Blair is a Texas native who has been a radio personality since he was 17 years old.  Working in the radio business through college, his career took him to legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.  In the 1990’s, Mr. Garner launched “After Midnite” a syndicated late night country radio show that grew to over 100 affiliates in its first year.  He moved to morning radio with America’s Morning Show for three years, before returning to late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.

His most recent project is off-radio.  Mr. Garner is building The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN, which is going to be a world-class music venue which will feature country music stars playing their songs to an intimate crowd with Blair doing what he does best…conducting interviews.

]]> History No Tennessee’s First Ladies: Rachel Jackson 35 35 Tennessee’s First Ladies: Rachel Jackson full b5ee0e6d-7c6f-434b-8886-4e200b89efba https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a17095c We conclude an important three-part series as we explore the lives of Tennessee’s First Ladies, Rachel Jackson, Sarah Polk, and Eliza Johnson.  We end with the first, the wife of the 7th President of the United States, Rachel Jackson. A woman of the American frontier, Mrs. Jackson is an enigmatic figure to historians.  At times portrayed as a rube, at others, a refined woman and astute business manager, all historians agree that she was one of the most maligned women in American History.  Her controversial marriage to Andrew Jackson, a polarizing military and political figure, gave plenty of fodder to Jackson’s enemies who saw his wife as a target with which to attack Jackson.  Those attacks would likely contribute to her sudden death just four months before her husband took the oath of office.  Andrew Jackson never forgave his political enemies and openly blamed them for his beloved wife’s death.

Joining Tom Price is Betty Boles Ellison.  Mrs. Ellison is a former journalist and noted historian and author.  Among her many and varied works are the books, The Early Laps of Stock Car Racing: A History of the Sport and Business Through 1974, Illegal Odyssey: 200 Years of Kentucky Moonshine, and The True Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography.  Her most recent work just out last month is Rachel Donelson Jackson: The First Lady Who Never Was published by McFarland & Company.

]]> We conclude an important three-part series as we explore the lives of Tennessee’s First Ladies, Rachel Jackson, Sarah Polk, and Eliza Johnson.  We end with the first, the wife of the 7th President of the United States, Rachel Jackson. A woman of the American frontier, Mrs. Jackson is an enigmatic figure to historians.  At times portrayed as a rube, at others, a refined woman and astute business manager, all historians agree that she was one of the most maligned women in American History.  Her controversial marriage to Andrew Jackson, a polarizing military and political figure, gave plenty of fodder to Jackson’s enemies who saw his wife as a target with which to attack Jackson.  Those attacks would likely contribute to her sudden death just four months before her husband took the oath of office.  Andrew Jackson never forgave his political enemies and openly blamed them for his beloved wife’s death.

Joining Tom Price is Betty Boles Ellison.  Mrs. Ellison is a former journalist and noted historian and author.  Among her many and varied works are the books, The Early Laps of Stock Car Racing: A History of the Sport and Business Through 1974, Illegal Odyssey: 200 Years of Kentucky Moonshine, and The True Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography.  Her most recent work just out last month is Rachel Donelson Jackson: The First Lady Who Never Was published by McFarland & Company.

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:57:44 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2508 We conclude an important three-part series as we explore the lives of Tennessee’s First Ladies, Rachel Jackson, Sarah Polk, and Eliza Johnson.  We end with the first, the wife of the 7th President of the United States, Rachel Jackson. A woman of the American frontier, Mrs. Jackson is an enigmatic figure to historians.  At times portrayed as a rube, at others, a refined woman and astute business manager, all historians agree that she was one of the most maligned women in American History.  Her controversial marriage to Andrew Jackson, a polarizing military and political figure, gave plenty of fodder to Jackson’s enemies who saw his wife as a target with which to attack Jackson.  Those attacks would likely contribute to her sudden death just four months before her husband took the oath of office.  Andrew Jackson never forgave his political enemies and openly blamed them for his beloved wife’s death.

Joining Tom Price is Betty Boles Ellison.  Mrs. Ellison is a former journalist and noted historian and author.  Among her many and varied works are the books, The Early Laps of Stock Car Racing: A History of the Sport and Business Through 1974, Illegal Odyssey: 200 Years of Kentucky Moonshine, and The True Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography.  Her most recent work just out last month is Rachel Donelson Jackson: The First Lady Who Never Was published by McFarland & Company.

]]> History No Imogene Nelson of the Women’s Army Corps 34 34 Imogene Nelson of the Women’s Army Corps full e5b92018-d076-418a-9d4f-6f39eb4e74e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68eb9bc2 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:48:59 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3001 History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today. History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane cras History No Where Art and History Meet: Sandra Seaton 33 33 Where Art and History Meet: Sandra Seaton full 9e26c9a0-97bc-44b5-8097-9bac099edc4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ac1e8fe Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:47:53 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2636 Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her libretto for the solo opera “From the Diary of Sally Hemings,” set to music by Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award winning, 2007 composer of the year winner, William Bolcom, has been performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco and the Rialto Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. She received the Mark Twain Award from the Society for the study of Midwestern Literature in 2012. She taught creative writing and African-American Literature at Central Michigan University for 15 years as a professor of English. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan speak with Ms. Sandra Seaton. Ms. Seaton is an award winning author, playwright, and librettist. Her plays have been performed in cities throughout the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her li History No Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2 32 32 Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman, Part 2 full c2bf253f-d0a5-4b1e-8bfc-85daaa0593ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/290b0237 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:46:54 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3115 On this episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion. On this episode, we continue our look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local History No Case Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman 31 31 Case Study in Leadership: Major General William Hickman full af4d174d-8ea5-49b9-8ff2-78e80a1bf7d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/998708e0 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:53:07 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3154 On this episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools before attending Vanderbilt University. As an ROTC student there, upon graduation, he was commissioned into the army as a 2nd lieutenant in 1983. Over the next three decades, he rose through the ranks holding various field and staff commands including company, battalion, and brigade commands with the 101st Airborne Division. Between 2003-2008, Gen. Hickman served three tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving in over 30 countries, he joined the Central Command Staff as military assistant to General David Patraeus. He became commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army in the Middle East, and finally, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO’s Allied Command Transformation. Retiring from the military in 2019 as a major general, Gen. Hickman is now senior advisor at Compass Executives Group, assisting businesses in crisis management, strategic planning and decision-making, coaching and leader development, and supply chain management. Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb lead the discussion. On this episode, we look at the extraordinary life of a man who has found great success as a career military man. Major General William Hickman spent 36 years serving his country. Born and raised in Maury County, Gen. Hickman attended local schools befo History No The Centennial of Woman Suffrage: Dr. Carol Bucy 30 30 The Centennial of Woman Suffrage: Dr. Carol Bucy full 59c381be-a3b3-4cec-b6c3-6808eae7903f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a847055 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:49:56 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3264 August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which allowed women the right to vote. Tennessee played a pivotal role as it was the 36th and final state needed to make the 19th amendment the law of the land. Although Tennessee can make the claim of being the state that made this important change in American History happen, it belies the fact that Tennessee and the South was late in embracing the suffrage movement. In truth, it took decades of hard fighting by women across the nation to claim this most basic of rights. The suffrage movement is a case-study in grass-roots politics. Small towns across the state and nation organized local suffrage groups to help further the initiative. In the end, the 19th amendment did not, in fact, claim for all women the right to vote. For African-American women, many of whom contributed to the suffrage movement, it would take many more decades for them to secure the right to vote without stipulations. Today on History’s Hook, we’ll explore the history of woman suffrage in Tennessee. Join Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan, Dr. Barry Gidcomb, and special guest Dr. Carol Bucy as they explore this important topic. August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which allowed women the right to vote. Tennessee played a pivotal role as it was the 36th and final state needed to make the 19th amendment the law of the la History No Voices of Segregation: Lyman Johnson 29 29 Voices of Segregation: Lyman Johnson full 8a4a07f9-a108-42f4-a4f7-a1bbe9e5a3da https://share.transistor.fm/s/65b66b66 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:48:14 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2949 Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by Louisville, Kentucky native Lyman M. Johnson. After attending the University of Louisville and spending time in the military, he also attended the University of Kentucky where he studied chemistry. He spent his career as a chemist for Honeywell Corporation before working as an environmental chemist with the Environmental Protection Agency. He now lives near Los Angeles, California Mr. Johnson’s father Lyman T. Johnson was a leader in the American Civil Rights movement. The first black man to be admitted to the University of Kentucky, after having to sue for the right to attend, he eventually was bestowed three honorary doctorates. A building on the campus bears his name. Our guest’s grandfather Robert G. Johnson was a leader in the education of black students and served as a teacher and principal here in Columbia, TN. Our guest’s great-grandfather was born enslaved here in Maury County, and was able to purchase his freedom and that of his wife before becoming, himself, educated. It’s a truly an inspiring American story. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by Louisville, Kentucky native Lyman M. Johnson. After attending the University of Louisville and spending time in the military, he also attended the University of Kentucky where he studied chemistry. He s History No Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen 28 28 Voices of Vietnam: Bill McEwen full 6b671aae-9559-4c93-956c-7b1312477f45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80f4337e Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:44:27 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3188 This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degrees. He joined the military in 1966 and after attending Officers Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from July 7, 1967 to July 21, 1968 in Marine Air Support Squadron 3, taking part in one of the largest engagements of the war at Khe Sanh. This episode of History’s Hook features the Vietnam reminiscences of Mr. Bill McEwen. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he holds both bachelor and master’s degree History No Tennessee’s First Ladies: Eliza McCardle Johnson 27 27 Tennessee’s First Ladies: Eliza McCardle Johnson full 986dc528-8f72-4129-a1de-4118a295a8c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90bbbbce Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:41:54 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3223 Eliza Johnson was hugely influential on her husband Andrew Johnson’s life and career. Married when she was just 16, Eliza was the youngest future first lady to marry. Together, Eliza and Andrew Johnson enjoyed a marriage that lasted some 48 years. She is credited with largely educating her young husband, who had had a difficult childhood with little opportunity for learning. As her husband’s political career rose, Eliza often remained in the background. She was quite sickly, having contracted tuberculosis, and as First Lady, only appeared publicly on two occasions. She succumbed to her illness in 1876, just six months after her husband died of a stroke. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN helps us understand the life of the wife of the 17th President. Eliza Johnson was hugely influential on her husband Andrew Johnson’s life and career. Married when she was just 16, Eliza was the youngest future first lady to marry. Together, Eliza and Andrew Johnson enjoyed a marriage that lasted some 48 years. She History No Voices Long Gone: Tennessee Cemeteries 26 26 Voices Long Gone: Tennessee Cemeteries full 91400eb2-f240-4000-9d89-de9fa4f56f36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d2940e6 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:40:12 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3189 Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, hunt, have races…and commune with the dead. Cemeteries were filled with benches and in the absence of museums and galleries and botanical gardens, featured beautiful sculptures and horticultural art. Yet during times of pandemic, cemeteries were places where disease and its victims gathered…kept separate from living spaces. These dichotomies both drew people to cemeteries and pushed them away. Join Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan as they interview Graham Perry, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Tennessee Historical Commission. Cemeteries as we know them today came about in the 1830’s. Prior to that, the dead were typically buried in churchyards and backyards. But with this change, the often elaborate planning of cemeteries resembled park settings, where people went to picnic, History No Voices of Segregation: Judge Randolph Baxter 25 25 Voices of Segregation: Judge Randolph Baxter full a4e9fd53-8614-453a-88e5-e71e2a58743f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dc0a91b Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:36:55 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3516 As part of a series on life in the segregation era, History’s Hook hosts, Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan interview Judge Randolph Baxter who graduated from Carver-Smith Highschool in 1963. He attended Tuskegee University and the University of Akron School of Law. While there he was an ROTC student, Mr. Baxter served his country in the Vietnam War from 1968-1971, achieving the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, among other unit citations while serving with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Upon his return, he completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Akron and began a legal career that spanned another forty years. Holding several important positions, he ended his legal career as chief justice of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. He currently holds the position of President of the AARP in the State of Ohio. As part of a series on life in the segregation era, History’s Hook hosts, Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan interview Judge Randolph Baxter who graduated from Carver-Smith Highschool in 1963. He attended Tuskegee University and the University of Akron Schoo History No First Lady of Style: Sarah Childress Polk 24 24 First Lady of Style: Sarah Childress Polk full cd393cac-5cc7-40d5-858d-26e3edc5fd9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0bb368b Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:34:12 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3603 Sarah Polk is considered by many historians to be one of the most influential of the 19th century First Ladies. In a time when the position of first lady had no official capacity, Sarah Polk wielded a power seldom enjoyed by women of her age. Having no children of her own, he immersed herself in her husband’s long political career and became his closest advisor. Some historians, including today’s guest have written that Sarah Polk defined the role of First Lady. Her husband, James K. Polk was the youngest President up to the time, and the youngest to die outside those who have been assassinated. Sarah outlived her husband by 42 years, making her the longest widowed first lady in American History. Join host Tom Price as he continues his series on Tennessee’s first ladies with special guest, Dr. Amy Greenberg, author of Lady First: The World of First Lady Sarah Polk. Sarah Polk is considered by many historians to be one of the most influential of the 19th century First Ladies. In a time when the position of first lady had no official capacity, Sarah Polk wielded a power seldom enjoyed by women of her age. Having no History No Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong, Part 2 23 23 Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong, Part 2 full ba45d460-7110-4a46-ad6f-1b6a9f2c90d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf3fa6be Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:32:16 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3683 Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price in part 2 of his interview Maury County’s highest ranking military officer. Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, History No Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 1 22 22 Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 1 full f8c7c10d-80a2-42e5-83fb-3036777eee39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f33f062c Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:30:49 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3266 Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, flying many different aircraft. By the time the Vietnam War started, Armstrong was a veteran pilot with 11 years flight experience. As a major, he flew 102 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchiefs in Southeast Asia in 1967-1968. Moving up the ranks, his commands took him around the world and across the United States and even to the stars, having served as deputy director of space systems and command, control, and communications at NASA. He retired from the Airforce as a Lieutenant General in 1990. General Armstrong spent eleven more years as a senior executive at NASA leading the agency's human resources efforts and programs with academia. Join History’s Hook host, Tom Price as he interviews Maury County’s highest ranking military officer. Born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Spence Armstrong went on to a stellar military career which began at the United States Naval Academy, before transferring to the Air Force to become a pilot. While serving, he became an aerospace engineer and test pilot, History No Union Occupation of Tennessee During the Civil War 21 21 Union Occupation of Tennessee During the Civil War full 6a126742-a6ab-4e4c-87ff-66e3454a274f https://share.transistor.fm/s/aca5e253 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:29:16 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3456 From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state? In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War. From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War. For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory? Conversely, what was it like for Unio History No The Second Great Awakening 20 20 The Second Great Awakening full e002b739-8df2-4d34-8cd5-c7a0c60075c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b1303d0 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:27:32 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3303 On this episode of History’s Hook, hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb discuss one of the great transformative movements in 19th century America…the Second Great Awakening. This movement brought about a serious upswing in religious thought in America following the Revolutionary War. From this religious awakening came a dramatic increase in membership to various church denominations as well as the genesis of a number of new denominations. The effects of the Second Great Awakening spanned the North American continent and crossed-over into new social and political reforms that helped shape American society. Tom and Barry are joined by Father Chris Bowhay, host of the live radio show “The Circle Unbroken.” On this episode of History’s Hook, hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb discuss one of the great transformative movements in 19th century America…the Second Great Awakening. This movement brought about a serious upswing in religious thought in America f History No The Columbia Race Riot of 1946, Part 2 19 19 The Columbia Race Riot of 1946, Part 2 full 7a093290-9f92-4452-9143-8896776928ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/03f451bb Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:22:55 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3074 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History. February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial con History No Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family 18 18 Reporting the News in the Volunteer State: The Finney/Kennedy Media Family full fd1230f7-4716-41d9-a7b8-0973ce44c28c https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb45edb9 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:18:38 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3028 For four generations, the Finney/Kennedy family have been reporting the news in Tennessee. The editors of both local and state newspapers, they have also been involved in politics and radio reporting. Join History’s Hook host Tom Price as he interviews Delk Kennedy and Elizabeth Blackstone about their family’s ties to media and politics in Tennessee. For four generations, the Finney/Kennedy family have been reporting the news in Tennessee. The editors of both local and state newspapers, they have also been involved in politics and radio reporting. Join History’s Hook host Tom Price as he interviews History No The Columbia Race Riot of 1946 17 17 The Columbia Race Riot of 1946 full 5c43d29e-7095-4fe4-8be8-6722a31dc546 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f798c62a Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:15:54 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3014 February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial conflict in a community that had a history of strained race relations. The governor called out the National Guard, blood was shed, and people died. More than 100 African Americans were jailed. The subsequent court case featured some of the finest trial lawyers in the country. The incident, remembered as the Columbia Race Riot, was the first such event following World War 2, and marked the first step in the American Civil Rights Movement. Hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan are joined by historian Dr. Gail O’Brien, author of the book The Color of the Law which talks about his pivotal event in American History. February 25, 1946 was a pivotal day in the history of the country, but no one knew it at the time. Gladys Stephenson and her son James had a disagreement with a local store over their treatment, and an altercation ensued that sparked a serious racial con History No The Civil War in Tennessee 16 16 The Civil War in Tennessee full 32dc2afb-d8f7-4660-8bb3-d52739447bc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ca18991 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:11:04 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2957 History No Out of Slavery: The Life of Elias Polk 15 15 Out of Slavery: The Life of Elias Polk full 0e4d2433-b968-4152-bb90-57986147d9f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec2431a1 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:07:36 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2983 Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee. The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President. His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee. Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow. Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee. The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President. His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where History No To the Halls of the Montezuma’s: Tennessee in the U.S.-Mexican War 14 14 To the Halls of the Montezuma’s: Tennessee in the U.S.-Mexican War full a6872aa9-1f40-4dfe-b050-5b4c79894059 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0397f364 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:04:54 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 2694 From 1846-1848, the United States waged a war against Mexico. In a year and a half, the United States fought across Northern and Central Mexico to “the Halls of the Montezumas” finally capturing Mexico City. A treaty was signed that brought five hundred thousand square miles of territory into the possession of the United States. For the first time, the United States became a truly continental nation. Join hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they interview author and historian Dr. Timothy Johnson on the subject. From 1846-1848, the United States waged a war against Mexico. In a year and a half, the United States fought across Northern and Central Mexico to “the Halls of the Montezumas” finally capturing Mexico City. A treaty was signed that brought five hundred History No Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson 13 13 Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson full 0689fb05-f626-49a5-a8ee-b05732edd5b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3841b837 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:02:14 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3899 As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb as they speak with Marsha Mullin, Vice President of Collections and Research, and chief curator at the Hermitage, The Home of Andrew Jackson, just outside of Nashville. As part of the series on Tennessee’s three presidents, this episode of History’s Hook focuses on the first of them: Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory, the first populist president changed the face of American politics. Join hosts Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidco History No Voices of Vietnam: Dr. Bill Andrews 12 12 Voices of Vietnam: Dr. Bill Andrews full 1e4c1fbe-7c1b-4a5e-bbb4-44d1602f4709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3480e0b3 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:57:14 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3701 The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam, backed by its communist allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than 3 million people (including over 58,000 Americans) were killed in the Vietnam War, and more than half of the dead were Vietnamese civilians. Join special guest, Dr. Bill Andrews as he talks about his experiences as a young officer in Vietnam. The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam, backed by its communist allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Col History No Path to Freedom 2: The Rosenwald School Initiative 11 11 Path to Freedom 2: The Rosenwald School Initiative full 7a9a111d-ffe0-4640-a2b6-d1d06842d514 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21bc2bb9 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:53:02 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3742 In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. At its height, there were some 5300 Rosenwald schools in 15 states that educated more than 600,000 African American children. Join hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan with special guest Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University. In 1912, Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initi History No The Cold War Spy: Part 2 10 10 The Cold War Spy: Part 2 full b54406aa-2e4a-4297-b6a6-8a20a6eaa627 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e600b00 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:48:33 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3782 Join host Tom Price and former Cold War NSA spy Bob Jones, as they explore the world of espionage in Europe in the early 1950’s. Mr. Jones will tell his harrowing stories of intelligence gathering against America’s enemies and allies as the United States and the Soviet Union vied for global domination. Join host Tom Price and former Cold War NSA spy Bob Jones, as they explore the world of espionage in Europe in the early 1950’s. Mr. Jones will tell his harrowing stories of intelligence gathering against America’s enemies and allies as the United States History No Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee 8 8 Path to Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Tennessee full acb855f2-8ce6-4c68-a37c-ff00d01f2470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ceb22ff Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:45:24 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3776 To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau. Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed needful for the immediate and temporary shelter and supply of destitute and suffering refugees and freedmen and their wives and children." Over the next several years, the Freedmen’s Bureau’s purpose would greatly expand to serve the needs of the African American community. One of the bureau’s most successful endeavors was in the area of education. Freedmen’s schools cropped up all over the south, allowing African Americans to gain an education for the first time. History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan, with special guest Dr. Antoinette van Zelm, explore the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedmen’s Schools in Tennessee. To assist the formerly enslaved in their transition to freedom, the federal government inaugurated a program called the Freedmen’s Bureau. Created in March of 1865, its initial purpose was to "direct… provisions, clothing, and fuel, as may be deemed need History No Embattled President: Andrew Johnson 7 7 Embattled President: Andrew Johnson full 6111206a-a529-4906-9a17-3b59d218ad75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67df575e Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:42:40 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3835 Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Lincoln’s assassination a few months later, Johnson found himself hated by many of his fellow Tennesseans and distrusted by the Washington establishment. The first president to be impeached, Johnson was also a brave leader who did his best to heal the nation following the Civil War. Kendra Hinkle, museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, TN discusses the 17th President. Starting life off from the humblest beginnings, Andrew Johnson rose from a simple tailor to a statesman. The only Southerner to remain in the Senate following secession, Johnson was chosen by Abraham Lincoln as his vice-president in 1864. Following Linc History No Young Hickory: James K. Polk 6 6 Young Hickory: James K. Polk full 33a3abff-0481-4314-b914-05937f678fc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f778528 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:39:38 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3793 Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American history, but as you will hear, deserves to be remembered as one of the most successful. His accomplishments include starting the Naval Academy, the modern postal system, and the Independent Treasury System…none of which were his main goals…which he also accomplished in a promised single term of office. Tennessee boasts three presidents. Host Tom Price begins his three part presidential series by interviewing the long-time director of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, John Holtzapple. Polk is one of the least-known presidents in American his History No The Cold War Spy: Part 1 5 5 The Cold War Spy: Part 1 full 3c24bc26-c220-4b84-976a-dbf87432038d https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d06800 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:37:05 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3873 In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency. One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information about America’s allies as well as its enemies. His is a story full of intrigue, violence, and espionage. Mr. Jones has recorded his incredible story in a short book titled, “Room 204: Story of a Cold War Spy.” In 1954, Mr. Bob Jones was just 21 years old, but already an experienced spy for the American National Security Agency. One of the very first NSA field agents, his missions frequently brought him to Europe where he was tasked with gathering information a History No Tragedy in a Small Town: The Maury County Jail Fire 4 4 Tragedy in a Small Town: The Maury County Jail Fire full 572a1a1b-5852-49c7-b2e2-87993a55b7b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75ff2ebe Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:34:07 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3871 In the summer of 1977, forty-two people perished in the worst jail fire in Tennessee’s history. The tragedy garnered national news attention and led to many new laws pertaining to jail safety. Author Cindy Tinsley talks about the tragedy, heroism, and how her research culminated in a book, “Tragedy in Small Town Tennessee.” In the summer of 1977, forty-two people perished in the worst jail fire in Tennessee’s history. The tragedy garnered national news attention and led to many new laws pertaining to jail safety. Author Cindy Tinsley talks about the tragedy, heroism, and h History No Maury County’s Hidden Figures 3 3 Maury County’s Hidden Figures full 6961c3e3-c447-4a58-bba3-a584cf1abcd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2baceef9 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:30:15 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3747 History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and famous, Rufus Estes; Moses McKissack, a brick maker whose descendants include some of the most highly sought-after architects in the world; and Rev. Edmond Kelley, an enslaved man who was able to obtain his own freedom, then that of his wife and children by becoming one of the most influential preachers in the North, all prior to the Civil War. History’s Hook hosts Tom Price and Jo Ann McClellan discuss the lives of several African-Americans who started life in Maury County, Tennessee and went on to national acclaim in various pursuits. Included are the stories of renowned chef to the rich and History No The Devil’s Backbone: The History of the Natchez Trace 2 2 The Devil’s Backbone: The History of the Natchez Trace full 55b4be73-5a8e-4e35-901d-39e6897f877b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c13e671 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:24:20 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 3760 History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media titled, Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life. The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile route between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi. The road has been the backdrop to some incredible history including military campaigns, economic expansion in the West, and even the murder of explorer Meriwether Lewis! History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price and Dr. Barry Gidcomb welcome Tony Turnbow, author of “The Natchez Trace in the War of 1812” which was published in The Journal of Mississippi History and most recently, the full length book published by Time Tunnel Media History No What is History, Anyway? 1 1 What is History, Anyway? full 5b3753b2-2fce-4165-be52-1120fc7a3477 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4588da09 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:20:43 -0600 Tom Price Tom Price 4117 History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan and Dr. Barry Gidcomb introduce listeners to the premise of the show and talk about their backgrounds and interests and discuss what makes history important today. History’s Hook’s hosts, Tom Price, Jo Ann McClellan and Dr. Barry Gidcomb introduce listeners to the premise of the show and talk about their backgrounds and interests and discuss what makes history important today. History No