20 Best Tennessee History Podcasts

1. StoryTown Radio

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Real stories, real people. This storytelling program is filled with true-life adventures of people past and present from Jonesborough, Tennessee, and the surrounding Southern Appalachian Region. Each program presents stories built around a common theme. All of these stories, which are collected from the hills and hollers, and sometimes up in the Mountains of East Tennessee, are scripted into a show that explores the culture, heritage, and history of these diverse voices. Home to the town of the first Abolitionist Newspaper in the Country...MORE Host Jules Corrierre
Producer/Network StoryTown Radio, Anne G'Fellers-Mason
Email ****@jonesboroughtn.org
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 1.7KTwitter 280 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Chasing History Radio

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Chasing History Radio is a show about everything that lies in the past and we mean EVERYTHING! From Really Cool unknown stories throughout human history to Fossil life & geological events, we cover it ALL! Recorded Live weekly on East Tennessee's Mixx/Mountain Morning Show with Steve & Jay, Chasing History host Chase Pipes brings the audience a fun & easy to digest stories about something awesome in the past. Chasing History Radio is the official podcast of the Smoky Mountain Relic Room, home to the Largest Diversity of History for sale in North America...MORE Host Chase Pipes
Producer/Network Chase Pipes
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 65.4KInstagram 4.9K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Tomorrow Town, Tennessee

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Every town has a story. If we re-examine those stories, can we find a better path forward? On Tomorrow Town, Tennessee we are telling the stories of the people who call the Tennessee Valley home with a specific emphasis on military veterans.If you really pay attention, can you find answers that have been hiding in plain sight all along? Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.MORE Producer/Network Fox Chattanooga
Email ****@sbgtv.com
Location Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 26.8KTwitter 5.6K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Tennessee Ghosts and Legends

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Join me on a journey through Tennessee's mysterious and haunted past! Each season will be comprised of ten episodes you don't want to miss. You'll hear about some of the volunteer state's more famous and lesser known hauntings, and learn the local lore behind the legend. I am your host, Lyle Russell, and this is Tennessee Ghosts and Legends!MORE Email ****@1791.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 382 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Back in the Day

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Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County.
Producer/Network Jenny Ellis
Email ****@nashvillepl.libanswers.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 18.1KInstagram 20.2K Get Email Contact

6. Knoxville Chronicles

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Knoxville Chronicles is a podcast series produced by the Knoxville History Project highlighting some of the most interesting of the city's old stories that still have relevance today.The Knoxville History Project is an educational nonprofit with a mission to research, preserve and promote the history and culture of Knoxville, Tennessee.Learn more at KnoxvilleHistoryProject.orgMORE Producer/Network Knoxville History Project
Email ****@knoxvillehistoryproject.org
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 13.3K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Mashville: An Improbable History of Nashville Craft Beer

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Meet the homebrewers who had a hand in transforming Nashville's palete and our reputation as a regional powerhouse. Learn how antiquated laws, rapid gentrification, a financial crisis and even a natural disaster helped weave the very fabric of Nashville's beer culture.Welcome to Mashville: A podcast that examines the improbable history of craft beer in Nashville Tennessee. Mashville is presented by: ⁠⁠M.L...MORE Email ****@440sports.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. What Happened to Holly Bobo?

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Nearly 15 years ago, a young nursing student named Holly Bobo disappeared from her home in rural Tennessee. A few years later, her remains are found — not far from where she went missing. This becomes one of the biggest cases in Tennessee history, culminating in a bizarre legal battle after a key witness admits to lying on the stand. Even after suspects go to prison for her death, the question remains for some: What happened to Holly Bobo?MORE Host Eva Pilgrim
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Apple Rating 4.2/5 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Something's Not Right

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Dive into the world of true crime and the paranormal with Olivia and Thashana on Something's Not Right. From heartbreaking crimes to bizarre mysteries, their single-host true crime episodes offer a serious and thoughtful exploration of cases, while their duo-host paranormal and oddities episodes bring humor into the unexplained. Prepare for a captivating listening experience that will leave you craving more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/something-s-not-right--3204743/support.MORE Producer/Network Something's Not Right
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 280Facebook 693Twitter 928 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Historical Insights

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Exploring the events of the American Civil War in the Tennessee Valley using official records and surviving eyewitness experiences.
Host Jordan Collier
Producer/Network Jordan Collier
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 139 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Book of Marshall

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The Marshall County High School History Club proudly presents... The Book of Marshall. This is a student researched, written, produced, and hosted project dedicated to learning and preserving the history of Marshall County, Tennessee.MORE Producer/Network Marshall County History Club, Travis Hillis
Email ****@mcstn.net
Location Lewisburg, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 88Facebook 1.9KTwitter 5 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Tennessee Roads

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Welcome to Tennessee Roads, the historical podcast about the southern Appalachian mountains. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the rich history, culture, and traditions of this beautiful region. From the music of the mountains to the stories of its people, Tennessee Roads will take you on a fascinating and informative adventure. So if you're a history buff, a lover of the outdoors, or simply curious about this unique part of the country, tune in to Tennessee Roads podcast and discover the hidden gems of the Southern Appalachian mountains.MORE Producer/Network Dusty
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 901Instagram 104 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Pall Mall Doughboys

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WWI affected many people, even rural men from isolated valleys of Tennessee. Like countless others they were drafted, trained, and fighting in Europe in a flash. We will cover topics ranging from every day soldier life to big picture general topics about the Great War. Come learn the history that affected them on a world scale and personal scale.MORE Producer/Network Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
Email ****@tn.gov
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 14.4KTwitter 10.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Clement Podcast

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State and national history, locally. Recorded from The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum in beautiful downtown Dickson, Tennessee.
Host Zach Kinslow
Producer/Network Zach Kinslow & Jasmin Brand
Email ****@clementrailroadmuseum.org
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 3.5KTwitter 29 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Beacon Light Stories

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Beacon Light Stories is a history podcast where I will share stories about the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the city of Memphis, the state of Tennessee, and other locations across the United States.MORE Host Dr. Wynn Earle, Jr.
Producer/Network Dr. Wynn Earle, Jr.
Email ****@beaconlightstories.com
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Instagram 9 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. For the Love of Gatlinburg

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'For the Love of Gatlinburg' is a new podcast hosted by Tom Goodwin, the owner and CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets. This engaging series delves into the rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring legacies that shape Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Each episode features insightful conversations with special guests who share a deep passion for Gatlinburg and are dedicated to preserving its unique heritage. Listeners can expect to explore various aspects of the city, from its historical significance to the stories of individuals who have contributed to its development...MORE Producer/Network Tom Goodwin
Email ****@mtnlaurelchalets.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Red Record

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The Red Record is a podcast from Lynching Sites Project of Memphis, which aims to create a new legacy of racial equality and justice by turning the light of truth on lynchings in Shelby County, Tennessee. This podcast tells the stories of racial terror lynchings and how they connect to racism today.MORE Producer/Network Lynching Sites Project
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Disappearing Ink: A Grownup Story of a Teen Newspaper

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Explore the story of the Teen Appeal, a city-wide newspaper produced by high school students in Memphis, Tennessee. Hear from former students and staff members about their experiences and the program's impact on their lives and career paths. Disappearing Ink discusses everything about the TA from its inception in the late 1990s to the funding cuts that brought about its end in 2015. Join us as we delve into the history and legacy of the Teen Appeal.MORE Producer/Network MeemanPod
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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19. Tangled in Tennessee with Vanessa La Papillon

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Tangled in Tennessee with Vanessa la Papillon is where history, mystery, and culture collide—one hair appointment at a time. If you love the deep roots of Southern history, legendary music, true crime, and a touch of the supernatural, this podcast is for you. From the honky-tonks of Nashville to the eerie legends of the Smoky Mountains, Tangled in Tennessee takes you on a storytelling journey through the past. Whether you're a country music fan, a history buff, or just someone who loves a good ghost story, this podcast brings Tennessee's rich (and sometimes dark) history to life.MORE Estimated listeners
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