The Edward T. Leech Story: The Fight for Free Speech in Memphis, Tennessee
July 20, 1918 would be a day in the life of Edward Leech that he
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The Spirit of Beale Street
In the past history of Memphis our city has not always treated all Memphians fairly and
Whitehaven Annexation
The Community of Whitehaven was forcefully annexed by the City of Memphis, January 1, 1970,
Growing Up With The Blackwoods
When I started gathering notes for this story I contacted about 30 friends who I
Marion Hale
Marion H. Hale attended Maury Elementary and Central High School. Upon graduation he enrolled at
Martin Luther King Day
We pause to reflect on this day of remembrance and service to reread the words
Dr. William Herbert Brewster
Dr. William Herbert Brewster, the son of former slaves, was born July 2, 1897 and
Chief Michael Fitzmorris
Chief Michael Fitzmorris was everything a Fire Chief should be. There was never a better
Luke Weathers
Luke J Weathers was born in Grenada Mississippi, but his family moved to Memphis soon
James Lunceford
James Melvin Lunceford was born in Fulton Mississippi in June 6, 1902 to James Riley
Sister Thea Bowman
A Saint in Memphis? Bertha Bowman was born on Dec 29 1937 in Canton, MS
Fire & Police Commissioner – Claude Armour
While all of our past Fire and Police Commissioners (Joseph Boyle, John B Edgar and
We Remember Pearl Harbor – December 7, 1941
Today we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy which led
1920 Firefighter Strike
Dateline: July 15 1920 Several months prior to July 1920, Memphis Fire Fighters had become
The Story of Mrs. W. R. Buchan
506 Simpson has an interesting story. The Mrs. W R Buchan story December 28, 1924
Dr. Francis Kneeland – Forgotten Hero
Dr. Frances M. “Fannie” Kneeland worked as an early role model for young black females
Chief Seabrook
Carrol B Seabrook was born August 24, 1888 and died at 95 on March 1984.
CBHS Reunion
Immediately after our recording we were able to surprise Bro. Joel with a mini reunion
Terrorism Comes to Memphis Tennessee During WW 1
by Joe V Lowry Based on what was occurring in other major cities in the
St Thomas Catholic Church and the Firefighters Stained Glass
April 2021 Update! – The beautiful stained glass window is now on display at the