John Washington Butler, a corn and tobacco farmer serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives, introduced the Butler ...

DAYTON, Tenn. — A small town in eastern Tennessee courted national publicity and attention a century ago when local leaders ...

For a century, this small Tennessee town in Rhea County just north of Chattanooga has been known as “Monkey Town USA” in reference to the famous 1925 Scopes trial that pitted religion vs. evolution in ...

The Rhea County Courthouse has become and remained an important historical site since the notorious Scopes trial. Still, to ...

RHEA COUNTY — Looking for a scenic summer escape filled with history, charm, and outdoor adventure? Look no further than Rhea County, nestled in the heart of East Tennessee! Whether you’re a history ...

A hundred years ago this summer, the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, was thrust into the international spotlight as one of the most famous legal confrontations of the 20th century got underway.

How Much Has the Town Where the Scopes Trial Took Place Evolved Since the 1920s? Each July, Dayton, Tennessee, celebrates its role in the famous court case with a re-enactment and festival ...

Athens has had its share of famous people born and raised in the city, or lived there for long portions of their lives. Some are quite the surprise.

At least 54 people are trapped on the roof of a hospital in Tennessee on Friday after floodwaters due to Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded the medical center.

Tennessee v. John T. Scopes Trial: Rhea County (Tennessee) Courthouse, 1925 Rhea County Courthouse, Dayton, Tennessee, where the trial of John Thomas Scopes was held between July 10 and July 21, 1925.

Actors, athletes and spies: These 72 people are the most 'famous' from each county in Wisconsin ...