Author: Tom
The Depot at Clarksville, Tennessee
In the early and mid 1900s, passenger train service was common in most cities of any size. Today the passengers and freight have vanished from…
The Legend of Daddy Bryson
His name was Daddy Bryson…and he became one of the best-known train engineers in the Smoky Mountains…not because of his skill on the rails, but…
Remember the Raisin!
We all recall the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo” but over 200 years ago it was “Remember the Raisin!” So what was this “raisin” and…
When Did the War of 1812 Begin?
It’s long been said that the only thing most Americans can tell you about the War of 1812 is what year it began. Maybe they…
A Tribute to Fatma
A couple of years ago I was approached with a novel idea. Could we use these broadcasts to help share Americana with those outside this…
The Gamers Car
Sometimes a car is known for it’s time period in history. That’s the case for this particular Nissan. If you’re under the age of 35,…
The Mighty Power Wagon
If you have work to do in the field, you probably get a tractor to pull an implement to get it done. But one company…
Driving Your Car in the Lake…on Purpose
Most of us have a car. Some of us have a boat. What if wanted both but only had the money for one or the…
Will the Delorean Hit 88 MPH?
If you’ve ever seen one of the movies in the Back to the Future series, you know that Michael J Fox, in the role of…
The “Accidental” Car Collection
Did you ever set out to purchase a car and wind up buying several by accident? I know, that’s probably not going to happen, but…
