From 1861-1865 Tennessee was a battleground during the American Civil War.  For the majority of the war, much of Tennessee was occupied by Union troops. What was it like for Tennesseans to live in occupied territory?  Conversely, what was it like for Union troops to live in a seceded state?  In this episode, hosts Tom Price and Barry Gidcomb are joined by author and historian Dr. Thomas Flagel who discusses the Union occupation of Tennessee during the Civil War.

Flying General: Lieutenant General Spence Armstrong Part 1

History’s Hook is a weekly audio-media series that uses local stories…stories found in everyone’s backyard…to explore national and world history.  The show features experts and eye-witnesses to events that make those connections in history.  The show’s host, Tom Price is a veteran historian who has spent nearly 30 years working in museums and archives finding those documents and objects that tell the stories of all of us.  He has published numerous articles on U.S. History and has curated fifteen major exhibitions related to American History and culture.