Join the Jackson Purchase Historical Society for a special program celebrating UT Martin’s 125th anniversary (quasquicentennial) at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the Paul Meek Library 10 Wayne Fisher Drive) Presenters Sam Richardson and Karen Elmore from the Meek Library’s Special Collections department, along with Nathan Morgan from University Relations, will share insights from their research for the anniversary book and exhibit. Their work took them deep into the University Archives, campus administrative files, and local community collections to uncover rare photos, historic documents, and personal stories that trace UT Martin’s roots back to 1900 and the founding…
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Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from June 30, 1876 The Hickman Centennial Celebration Committee met on June 28th with the following reports given by the officials and subcommittees. The treasurer reported that $198 was received for refreshment stands. The music subcommittee stated that the Kenton Brass Band was contracted to play for $45 and Millet’s String Band for $15. The subcommittee on barbecuing meats reported that the “pits” were ready and “all preparations made.” The subcommittee to procure meats declared they acquired “thirty-three head of stock” at the time of the meeting and were still searching for more. The subcommittee to…