The stories of Meigs County, TN
8 narrated audio stories from across Meigs County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Hiwassee Island
An Island of Layers
One river island revealed centuries of lives stacked in the earth.
Hiwassee Island
The Island That Became a Chapter Name
How one Tennessee island came to define a Mississippian-era phase
Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park
Where the Rivers Met, Everyone Had to Cross
A working ferry crossing became a crucial and tragic passage.
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How the Meigs Name Crossed Into Tennessee
A famous son, a famous father, and a county-name mix-up.
Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park
Where the River Became the Trail of Tears
A river crossing in Meigs County became a passage into forced exile.
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When Law Drew Meigs County
How a legislative act turned a boundary line into a county.
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When a River Corner Became Meigs County
How a piece of Rhea County became its own East Tennessee home.
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Why Tennessee Named a County for an Ohio Statesman
A county name that reveals how far political respect could travel.
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