East Tennessee Historical Society Affiliated Publications

The East Tennessee Historical Society has two major publications, The Journal of East Tennessee History and Tennessee Ancestors. Our publications focus on the capturing the history of East Tennessee through reviews, academic writings, and genealogical research.

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Journal of East Tennessee History

The Journal of East Tennessee History

Established in 1929 as the East Tennessee Historical Society Publications. The publication features essays, edited documents, news and updates, and scholarly book reviews.

Tennessee Ancestors

Tennessee Ancestors

Tennessee Ancestors is a membership benefit of the East Tennessee Historical Society. Current and back issues are also available for purchase.

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

ETHS has a variety of other publications including several books most of which are available through our gift shop.

Book Notes

From the Journal

Attuned to the Past: The Civil War Legacies of the Parton Brothers of Sevier County, Tennessee

By David J. Gerleman
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 91, 2019

From the Journal

Planting the Corn and Hunting the British: The Treaty of the Long Island of the Holston and the American Revolution

By Kristin Brig
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 88, 2016

From the Journal

Beneath the Gilding: Knoxville’s Million Dollar Fire of 1897 and Fire Safety Reform in the Marble City

By Dr. William E. Hardy
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 85, 2013