Steve Pike
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Davy Crockett, folk hero, West Tennessee Congressman, bear-hunter, and martyr of the Alamo, had a colorful reputation, which he enjoyed and promoted.And…
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Memphis played an important role in World War I, a war which began 100 years ago this month. August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the onset of WWI…
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George "Machine Gun Kelly" Barnes and his ties to the city of Memphis.George Kelly Barnes was born in Memphis on July 18, 1885. He went to Idlewild…
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The Harahan Bridge has been a presence crossing the mighty Mississippi River for nearly 100 years, connecting downtown Memphis to Arkansas. On July 15,…
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Miles Vanderhorst Lynk had an historic career, pioneering for minority rights in the Mid-South medical community. Miles Vanderhorst Lynk was born on a…
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General Ulysses S. Grant nearly met his end, or, at least, certain capture by Confederate General William Hicks Jackson, on a visit through Memphis. In…
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The four Martin brothers were each influential in the city of Memphis in the early 20th century. In addition to their political activities and…
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As a soldier in the 7th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Allen James Walker was stationed at Corinth, Mississippi and Ft. Pickering, here in Memphis.Allen…
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Bison roamed the Mid-South for thousands of years, and their remains can be found in sand and gravel bars throughout our region. From Richardson’s…
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Ethyl Horton Venson, co-founder and first Queen of the Cotton Makers' Jubilee, broke many barriers that helped promote civil rights in Memphis. Ethyl…