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Nashville’s Downtown Presbyterian Church

There has been a church at this site for about two centuries now.  At lot has happened during that time – U.S. presidents have worshiped…

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Nashville’s Egyptian Style Church

It may seem odd to find an Egyptian style building in downtown Nashville.  The story become even more unique when you learn they type of…

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Counseling Others About Ag Business

Many farmers have considered beginning their own small business that might sell ag products directly to consumers.  There are many challenges and awards to each…

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Great Acoustics

The Mormon Tabernacle is regarded as having the best acoustics in the nation.  What place ranks second?  It’s a place built over a century ago,…

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The Union Gospel Tabernacle

This place was once known as Union Gospel Tabernacle.  Some of the greatest evangelists of the 19th and 20th centuries preached here.  But the building…

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Building a Church for a Preacher

There was once a river boat captain, whose life was changed by a preacher.  He built a church for that preacher–a building that still stands…

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The Landmark Inn

Gary says people should be wary of realtors who say, “Just make a bid on it.”  If you do make a bid – even a…

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Boys on Board in the Civil War Navy

Imagine boys 11 to 15 years of age going to war.  It was reality for these young men and the conditions in which they served…

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The Navy in the Civil War

Perhaps you’ve heard of the story of the Monitor and Merramack…the first two ironclad ships to do battle in the Civil War…but in a moment…

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A State Capitol in a Downtown Hotel

This state’s government was ready to move out of its temporary home in a downtown hotel.  However, the route to building a grand and permanent…

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