Diggs Nolen – Memphis Underworld Boss
by J.V. Lowry In a town where there was no Mafia, and E.H. Crump made
Forgotten History
Thomas Dies – Part 3
On December 30th, with court in session, word came that the State Supreme court had
Thomas Dies – Part 1
Researched and written by Bill Novarese This story is based on facts taken from newspapers
Four Who Served
By Michael Vanelli and Joe V Lowry, with research and editorial assistance by Trish Gully.
B. T. Washington High School Co-ettes Club
Every once in a while I stumble into a story that has all kinds of
Forgotten Hero – Elijah William “Will” Hale, Senior
The Nashville Tennessean Newspaper was quoted as saying “he ran the day to day business
Thomas Frank Cassels – Memphis’ First Black Attorney
I was truly amazed when I started doing the research on this fine Memphian. After
Lucius McGehee – Memphis Reborn 1880-1886
Our guest this episode is noted Memphis author Lucius McGehee. We discuss his latest book,
Forgotten History – Memphis Responds to Tupelo, MS 1936
Over the past 100 years when a neighboring community experienced a devastating disaster, like a
Forgotten History – American Snuff Strike of 1950
Most of us have never heard this story and I admit I was a bit
G. P. Hamilton
As Memphis history goes, G. P. Hamilton, was one of my heroes. If you get
William B. Fowler
A forgotten name and family who made a real difference in our community, William B
Truck Farmers – A Time Gone By
Between 1870 and 1920, 95% of all vegetable produce, eggs, and other food items that
The Last Segregated Hour
We’ve all heard the phrase “11:00 Sunday is the most segregated hour of the week”,