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If only these waters could talk...
The Book DAM GREED by Fran Dorward
"The book Dam Greed reveals the second effort to save the Little T by lawyers who saw unique beauty in the river and alternative ways to bring industry and money to the area without flooding. The lawyers, scientists, and archaeologists tried to prevent the destruction of the land, water, farming businesses, recreation areas, and historical sites. They reveal the politics that disregarded the environment, free enterprise, and the Endangered Species Act."
https://www.abebooks.com/9781436379465/Dam-Greed-Dorward-Frances-Brown-1436379466/plp
Tennessee Historical Society
Three French princes walk into a Cherokee town with two kegs of whiskey.
It really happened. Exiled because of the French Revolution, Louis-Phillipe, Duke d’Orleans and future King of France, and his two brothers Antoine-Philippe, Duke de Montpensier, and Louis-Charles, Count of Beaujolais, took refuge for a few years in Canada and the United States. They took the opportunity to explore the New World, including visiting the Cherokee town of Toqua on the Little Tennessee River in May 1797."
https://tennesseehistory.org/view-toqua-little-tennessee-river/
But according to a 1946 article in Fortune magazine, what won the war was air power, based on “aluminum and Alcoa.”
https://www.tva.com/about-tva/our-history/powering-world-war-ii
Much of Knoxville's rich heritage lies alongside & under the ever-changing skyline. One great "hidden treasure" can be easily accessed and explored from the river. How did Market Square get it's name? Who was Knoxville named after? Who was Neyland Stadium named after? Simply dock your boat at Calhouns On The River, grab a bite & wet your whistle then just a short walk or ride away, the history of Knoxville can be explored at the East TN Historical Society.
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