Our Grand Divisions

There aren’t many states like Tennessee with three distinct regions so unique each has its own star on the state flag.

West, Middle, and East Tennessee are not just general directions to help explain where we’re from. They’re lines drawn in state law representing our cultural heritage and political history. Because Mountain City is a long way from Memphis — in fact, it’s closer to Canada than the western corner of our state — we’re talking with historians about how we divided ourselves up this way. 

Guests

• Jeff Sellers, Tennessee State Museum Director of Education & Community Engagement
• Warren Dockter, President and CEO of East Tennessee Historical Society
• Walter Battle, UT Institute of Agriculture
• Scott Williams, President of Discovery Park of America

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan.