The Tennessee History Nerd

We'd love to hear what you think! In the years after the Civil War, freedom had come—but stability had not. In Nashville, a small group of students at Fisk University faced an uncertain future. Their school was struggling. Resources were scarce. The path forward wasn’t clear. So they did something unexpected. They sang. What began as a desperate effort to raise funds became something far great...

We'd love to hear what you think! Welcome to The Tennessee History Nerd . This podcast is a labor of love—an exploration of the places, people, and stories that make Tennessee what it is. From quiet cemeteries and forgotten landmarks to well-known events seen in a new light, this project is built on the belief that history isn’t distant… it’s all around us. In this introductory episode, I shar...