In March, ETHS staff participated in the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) annual conference in Murfreesboro, TN. The conference held opportunities to network with museum professionals from around the state and attend sessions with meaningful discussions on museum trends and best practices.
An awards ceremony was held recognizing outstanding work by museums from across the state. Our team was honored with the following recognitions for the work that the East Tennessee History Center had done in 2023:
In addition to the conference, ETHS President Dr. Warren Dockter and Community Engagement Manager Kelley Weatherley-Sinclair enjoyed a day in Nashville on The Hill advocating for museums with the Tennessee Association of Museums. We thanked Senator Niceley, Senator Briggs, and others for their support of the 250th Commission and the Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grants through the Tennessee State Museum, which granted $5 million to 108 museums across the state, representing 58 counties.
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By Peter Wallenstein
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 96, 2024
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The Watauga Association: Self-Government on the Edge of Empire
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The streetscape here at the Museum of East Tennessee History has undergone some changes and gained a few new additions to showcase. In particular, the three cases to the left of Trolly 416 are now inhabited by artifacts that give a glimpse into the rich history of radio in Tennessee.